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WELCOME
Welcome to the Worcestershire Masonic Golfing Society (WMGS) and thank you for your interest. If you are a golfing freemason, irrespective of experience on or off the course, then we have something to offer.

Golf is not only a sport but also a lifestyle and a passion. Additionally, for many, it’s a way to connect with like-minded individuals who share a love for the game and enjoy a good laugh out on the course. Moreover, joining a golf society can significantly enhance your golfing experience.
Do you want to build lasting relationships & gather new friends?
Do you enjoy playing competitive golf?
Do you like playing different courses?
Do you like Networking?
Do you support and encourage charity?
Do you hate playing solitary golf?
If you have said Yes to any of these then you are in the right place, right now, please read on.

On this website you will be able to view:
Welcome
About Us - Our Remarkable History - Established late in 1962 – Celebrating 60 years plus.
The Annual Event Statistics
Our Golf Trophies.
Provincial Matches.
Provincial Match Results 2025.
The Battle Jug.10 Midland Provinces Annual Trophy.
The Committee.
Application Form.
Contact Us.
2026 Fixtures
If you feel that this social aspect of Freemasonry is for you.

Do come and join us. Click 'Application Form' in the Navigation section above.
ABOUT US
The Worcestershire Masonic Golfing Society (WMGS) was formed in November 1962 and held its first annual meeting at the Worcester Golf and Country Club in May 1963. The Society is open to all Worcestershire Masons, of any order who enjoy good golf competition and companionship.

We hold an Annual Golf Competitions at the AGM meeting.
2026 Venue was Stourbridge GC, on Tuesday 14 July

We also have annual Provincial matches against Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire & Warwickshire.

Objectives of the Society
To promote the competitive spirit of golf among the Masons of Worcestershire Lodges
To hold an annual competition for the ‘Fellows Cup’ ‘Weatheroak Bowl’ and ‘Veterans Cup, ’C V Firminger Memorial Cup’ ‘Price Taylor Cup’ (9 holes for the over 80's)
To hold annual golf matches against all the surrounding Provincial Golfing Societies.
To select and enter the Worcestershire Provincial Team of 4 in the Midlands Masonic Golf Competition. Consists of 10 Provinces competing for the 'Battle Jug'.
To hold such other golf meetings the Committee may decide from time to time.
To raise funds for Chosen Charities.
At the Annual meeting, there is competition for the Fellows Bowl, Stableford, max course handicap 28. Plus the Weatheroak Bowl, a pairs competition. Your pair must be from the same Worcestershire Lodge (Any Order)

The Annual Letter that is sent to all members at the start of the season outlines the 2024 schedule.

If you would like to enjoy friendly, competitive golf with fellow masons, at some of the finest courses in the Midlands, then please return your application form. The Life subscription to the Society is £20 and this includes the purchase of your WMGS tie.

Brief details of the Society may be found on Page 99 of the 2024 Provincial Handbook.
The Battle Jug

The Midland Masonic Golf Competition (MMGC), for the 'Battle Jug' took place at Glen Gorse Golf Club, LE2 4AF on Tuesday 28th July.
Hosted by Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Golfing Association.
The WMGS are responsible for the instigation of the 10 Province, Midlands Masonic Golf Championship back in 2022. Having won it in 2024, sadly it was lost in 2025.
Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Northants & Huntingdonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire were the original 10 Provinces represented.

Our team put on a brave effort to Capture the Battle Jug but were eased down the field against tough competition. We do thank them all for the input and wish them better luck next year.
The results for the day were as follows:

1st – Nottinghamshire with 81 points
2nd – Gloucestershire with 78 points
3rd – Herefordshire with 76 points
4th - Warwickshire with 73 points
5th - Leicestershire with 72 points
6th – Worcestershire with 70 points
7th – Staffordshire with 69 points
8th – Northants & Hunts with 67 points
9th – Cambridgeshire with 66 points

Nearest to the pin on Par 3s:
David Gwynne (Herefordshire)
Nigel Redmile (Nottinghamshire)
Mark Mellor (Staffordshire)
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GOLF TROPHIES
PROVINCIAL MATCH TROPHIES

Merston Culy Cup, Sterling Silver
Presented to WMGS by C.R. Webb, Merston Culy Lodge No.6879, 2005
Awarded to the winning TEAM (Unrestricted number of players per team) in the Annual Provincial match vs Gloucestershire
Individual Stableford competition over 18 holes. Team aggregates to final score.

Hereford Cup
Presented by WMGS, 1994
Awarded to the winning TEAM (Unrestricted number of players per team) in the Annual Provincial match vs Herefordshire
Individual Stableford competition over 18 holes. Team aggregates to final score.

Saucy Cup, Sterling Silver – Value £220 2016,
Presented to WMGS by WMGS & OPMGS, 2016
Awarded to the winning Team (Unrestricted number of players per team) in the Annual Provincial match vs Oxfordshire
Individual Stableford competition over 18 holes. Team aggregates to final score.
This fixture is currently suspended due to lack of Oxfordshire players.

The Edward E Young Cup,
Presented by E.E. Young - 1987
Awarded to the winning Team (Unrestricted number of players per team) in the Annual Provincial match vs Staffordshire
Individual Stableford competition over 18 holes. Team aggregates to final score.

Severn Cup, Sterling Silver
Presented to WMGS by T.P. Battle, 2015.
Awarded to the winning Team (Unrestricted number of players per team) in the Annual Provincial match vs Shropshire
Individual Stableford competition over 18 holes. Team aggregates to final score.

John Loynton Cup
Presented to WMGS by Robin Hood Lodge No.5877, 2015
Awarded to the winning Team (Unrestricted number of players per team) in the Annual Provincial match vs Warwickshire
Individual Stableford competition over 18 holes. Team aggregates to final score.
AGM 2026
This section covers all eventualities of the Annual General Meeting, commencing with 18 holes of golf at Stourbridge Golf Club.
A great test of golf for all but some came through better than others.
Change of Captaincy
As per usual, the captaincy is a reign of two years and this year David Rushforth handed over to Emerson Holder. Even though Emerson was ill and unable to attend. He will be invested at a later date.
There were 26 golfers enduring that emense heat out on the course. The evening then continued with the AGM meeting follwed by dinner and culminated with the presentation of prizes to the worthy winners.
The full listing of winners follows this report. It also allowed the Past Captain David Rushforth, to announce the four-man team for this year’s defence of the Battle Jug. To be played at Glen Gorse Golf Club, Leicestershire, 28 July 2025. We wish Worcestershire all the very best for a great day and thank them as our representatives.
They are listed at the bottom of the following Results Table.

The evening concluded with the presentation of a cheque for £1,000, in aid of the Worcestershire Freemasons Charity. Andy Hill, the Chairman of the WMGS had great pleasure in presenting this to the PGM, who received it with many thanks, stating that it would be put to good use.
Individual Results
Provincial Match Fixtures 2026
Annual Neighbouring Matches
Provincial Match Results 2026
Annual Neighbouring Matches
A resounding victory against the first two Provinces in 2026. An excellent day at the Vale with results to match.
Gallery
Photos & videos from our travels.
THE COMMITTEE
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Worcestershire Masonic Golfing Society

Last update 4 August 2026

Do come and join us. Click 'Application Form' in the Navigation section above.

ABOUT US

The Worcestershire Masonic Golfing Society (WMGS) was formed in November 1962 and held its first annual meeting at the Worcester Golf and Country Club in May 1963. The Society is open to all Worcestershire Masons, of any order who enjoy good golf competition and companionship.

We hold an Annual Golf Competitions at the AGM meeting.

2026 Venue was Stourbridge GC, on Tuesday 14 July

We also have annual Provincial matches against Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire & Warwickshire.

Objectives of the Society

At the Annual meeting, there is competition for the Fellows Bowl, Stableford, max course handicap 28. Plus the Weatheroak Bowl, a pairs competition. Your pair must be from the same Worcestershire Lodge (Any Order)

The Annual Letter that is sent to all members at the start of the season outlines the 2024 schedule.

If you would like to enjoy friendly, competitive golf with fellow masons, at some of the finest courses in the Midlands, then please return your application form. The Life subscription to the Society is £20 and this includes the purchase of your WMGS tie.

The Battle Jug

Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Northants & Huntingdonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire were the original 10 Provinces represented.

Our team put on a brave effort to Capture the Battle Jug but were eased down the field against tough competition. We do thank them all for the input and wish them better luck next year.

The results for the day were as follows:

1st – Nottinghamshire with 81 points

2nd – Gloucestershire with 78 points

3rd – Herefordshire with 76 points

4th - Warwickshire with 73 points

5th - Leicestershire with 72 points

6th – Worcestershire with 70 points

7th – Staffordshire with 69 points

8th – Northants & Hunts with 67 points

9th – Cambridgeshire with 66 points

Nearest to the pin on Par 3s:

David Gwynne (Herefordshire)

Nigel Redmile (Nottinghamshire)

GOLF TROPHIES

PROVINCIAL MATCH TROPHIES

AGM 2026

Change of Captaincy

Individual Results

Provincial Match Fixtures 2026

Provincial Match Results 2026

Gallery

Photos & videos from our travels.

THE COMMITTEE

Application Form

Please Download here and complete your application on line.In case of any difficultes please email Barry Benge, barry1013@sky.com

Contact Us

Don't be afraid to reach out. You + us = awesome.

Please Download here and complete your application on line.
In case of any difficultes please email Barry Benge, barry1013@sky.com