West Hill Golf Club

Father and Son Foursomes Tournament

Entries are closed for 2025. To be added to the database ahead of 2026 entries opening, see the information at the bottom of this page.

2024

Final Father & Son Results

Father/Father & Son/Son Results

Valerie Cornish Results

Gallery 2024

Winner John Fletcher's Speech

Information

The Father & Son Tournament was introduced by Major Geoffrey Lubbock, who had two golfing sons, in 1929 when the competition was open to members of Surrey clubs only. The event was made open in 1931 and after Major Lubbock's death at the end of that year, Marguerite Lubbock his widow and owner presented a trophy in his memory which is still played for today.

The foursomes match play event is held over 4 days historically during the Easter holidays but now in late July and attracts amateur golfers from all around the world.

This year's winners were John & James Fletcher from Royal St Georges who beat Andrew (Strawberry Hill) & Tristan (Burhill) Greenleaf.

The field is made up of 128 pairs who compete for the Geoffrey Lubbock Challenge Cup (2023 winners pictured below, Pat & Jack Ashby). A practice day is scheduled the day before the tournament which is then played as shown below:

Day 1 - 128 pairs compete in Round 1

Day 2 - 64 pairs play Round 2 in the morning and 32 pairs play Round 3 in the afternoon

Day 3 - 16 pairs play Round 4 and then the quarter finals

2023 Winners Pat & Jack Ashby from Worthing Golf Club with West Hill Captain Rod Curry

(An additional competition for Round 1,2,3 losers Father & Father V Son & Son stableford)

Day 4 - Semi Finals then Final

(Additional competition, Valerie Cornish Salver stableford takes place for all pairs out of the main event)

There is no minimum or maximum age but Fathers & Sons must have maximum combined handicap indexes of 26 and be affiliated to a golf club.

Tournament dates for 2025:

Monday 28th - Thursday 31st July.

If you wish to be added to the database for 2026 and beyond please email secretary@westhill-golfclub.co.uk with the following information, Father Name, Club, Handicap, Email, & Mobile Number, Son's Name, Club, Handicap, email and Mobile Number.

secretary@westhill-golfclub.co.uk

Testimonials

“Defined by its majestic trees and abundant heather, this is a delightful course that is consistently strong all the way round. With five lovely par 3’s and varied short par 4 holes it plays every inch of its length and more. In an area packed with first-class golf, it deservedly sits proud“

GOLF MONTHLY

"A quick note to say a big thank you to West Hill for hosting the Fathers and Sons competition. We were not only made to feel very welcome but were also treated to a course that was in magnificent condition and a big thank you to all the organisers, volunteers and greenskeepers who not only gave up their time but did so with a smile which in these times was extremely welcome!"

TIM MAYNARD

"We could not have had a better time : such an outstanding course, a beautiful afternoon and friendly service from Ben and the rest of the bar staff. Everything was perfect! Thanks again for hosting us at splendid West Hill. We would be delighted if you would pencil us in again for next year."