The Secretary

@Oliver_Wilson Best wishes for the future. With all those years of accumulated knowledge and wisdom, you're bound to be successful.

Well, it’s been a few weeks since an anticlimactic week at Q School. Even though missing my card was incredibly disappointing, there was also a sense of excitement about what might be ahead & that told me everything I needed to know. I still have status & will play a few events throughout the year, so I’ll keep working on my game but I won’t be chasing it as normal. My priorities have shifted, and I’ll be taking a break from tournament golf for a while. If I’m honest, I haven’t enjoyed the travel for a few years. Part of that is because I’m not getting much back from the game, but also because I’ve got a growing family & I want to be around more for my boys. Recently the constant jet lag of transatlantic flights & rarely feeling fresh or rested has been too much. You can’t compete in elite sport without being at your best & I’ve been nowhere near it. So after 450 DP World Tour events, I’ve decided it’s time to stop chasing & start exploring new opportunities & interests. I’ve learned an incredible amount from 20 years on Tour & I’m looking forward to sharing that knowledge via coaching & various events, hopefully helping others avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made along the way! I’ll be doing this both online on the Skillest platform & in person. Between that & my partnerships with @TRUElinkswear @CallawayGolfEU & Club Condor there’s plenty to get excited about in this next chapter. For many years it felt like I was never going to win; 12 runner-up finishes made me question a lot but two dramatic wins brought a huge sense of pride after some tough times. It’s been an amazing ride & I’m proud of what I’ve achieved. One thing that I never dreamt of was the Ryder Cup. To have earned the right to represent Europe & to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with players I grew up admiring was truly incredible. I’ll miss the highs of this game but I won’t miss the lows, they can drag you into some dark places, and I’ve had my fair share. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey so far, especially. @CallawayGolfEU who have been with me every step of the way. 🙏 I’ve worked with some wonderful people who have helped me immensely & made lifelong friendships that I’m genuinely grateful for. So, here’s to the next chapter…🍾

Congratulations to our Under 16s on their 2nd place finish in the 10 team Midland County Cup today, 3 strokes behind the winners. Theo Nelson won the individual event with an excellent 1 under par 70 in difficult conditions. Well played Theo.

The winner of the Scratch Salver at yesterday's Henderson Trophy was Theo Nelson (Coxmoor), who capped off a fantastic year with an excellent 71. Well done, Theo!

The Henderson Trophy is our final Strokeplay event and was played yesterday at its traditional home, the beautiful Wollaton Park. The winner of the net prize with an excellent 67 was Zak Harrison. Congratulations Zak.

Our boys achieved a very creditable 3rd place (out of 10) in the Midland Golf Union Under 14 Team Championship yesterday. Great camaraderie and promise for the future. Congratulations to Staffordshire on their victory.

Congratulations to Adam Collington (Kilton Forest), winner of the Nottinghamshire Handicap Championship, held at Coxmoor yesterday.

Congratulations to 2025 Nottinghamshire Boys Handicap Champion Sam Bourne (Newark GC). Sam won on countback from Ellis McGregor (Rushcliffe).

Congratulations to the 2025 Nottinghamshire Boys Champion William Psenko (Sherwood Forest), who won the trophy at Radcliffe-on-Trent GC by 2 strokes.

We are delighted to report that two of our junior golfers are the 2025 Club Champions at two of Nottinghamshire's prestigious clubs. Harry Banner is Club Champion at Sherwood Forest, and Theo Nelson is Club Champion at Coxmoor. A great day for the County Juniors!

Good luck to our juniors Harry Banner, Theo Nelson, and William Psenko, who are competing in the English Under 16 Championship McGregor Trophy at its spiritual home, Radcliffe-on-Trent, today until Thursday.

Nottinghamshire achieved a creditable 2nd place in the County Championship Midland Qualifiing at Droitwich last Saturday. Leicestershire were the very worthy winners. Congratulations to George Cordall (-4), who was runner up in the individual event.

Congratulations to Theo Nelson (Coxmoor) on winning the Midland Boys Championship today. Theo shot a brilliant 2nd round 8 under par 62 to win by 4 strokes.

Congratulations to Worksop's George Cordall on his victory in the Midland Youths Championship at @StokeRochfordGC . Well done also to young William Psenko on a top 10 finish.

Congratulations to Oakmere Admirals members Owen Cooper, Cameron Rennie, and Josh Green, winners of the Lamplugh Trophy on their home course today. They progress to the English Champion Club Junior competition at Spalding GC in August.

Congratulations to Rufford Park member BT, winner of the Stan Yeomans Salver, and, with his partner Oliver Crump (Norwood Park), the Wardman Trophy at Oakmere Park today. Pictured with President Colin Bee and Stan Yeomans.

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Congratulations to NUGC Deputy President Rob Sallis (Hollinwell), the 2025 Notts Senior Match Play Champion, who beat Steve Hogg (Rushcliffe) by 2 holes in the final at Hollinwell today.

Congratulations to Jacob Smith (Sherwood Forest), the 2025 Notts Matchplay Champion. Jacob defeated his club colleague Dean Reddington at the 1st extra hole at Hollinwell today.

Our Under 18 and Under 16 gross winners in the Jack Prescott Trophy @ChilwellManorGC are Chas Richardson (Ruddington Grange) and Thomas Bamford (Norwood Park), both shooting 74. Well played, boys.

Congratulations to Tyler Revill (Norwood Park), winner of the Jack Prescott Trophy @ChilwellManorGC this afternoon with an excellent net 63.