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Kent Golf Veterans League - KGVL
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Golfstream our sole Sponsor
will continue sponsoring our league for an 11th. consecutive year in 2025. Also see below additional news from Golfstream |
[For current news information click News button below]
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Championships 2026 - Dates & Venues
The KGVL Pairs Championship will be hosted by Dartford Golf Club on Thursday 17th. September 2026 The KGVL Singles Championship will be hosted by The Weald of Kent Golf Club on Thursday 24th. September 2026 The Group Winners Championship will be hosted by Boughton Golf Club on Thursday 8th. October 2026 2025 Results are briefly given below Championship Results 2025
Group Winners Championship Hosted by Shooters Hill G.C. on Tuesday 16th. September 2025
Winners: Ashford Golf Club
Winners Left to Right above:
Tony Rubbo, Colin Shaw, Jim Mitchell, Derek Richford [MD Golfstream], David Eldridge, Tony Rawbone [Team Captain], Aron Charles, Jim Betts, Carlo Barbieri, Keith Hopson, Kevin Elvin [not present] Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
The 2026 Group Winners Championship will be hosted by Boughton Golf Club - on Thursday 8th. October.
Singles Championship Hosted by West Kent Golf Club on Monday 22nd. September 2025
Winner: Colin Cook of Royal Blackheath Golf Club Short Results
Colin Cook [above R] with the KGVL Singles Championship Trophy with Derek Richford [L] MD of sponsors Golfstream and Alec Lauder [R] Club Captain of West Kent Golf Club. Colin also received a Golfstream Voucher to the value of £250 & a KGVL medal & voucher. Second, third & fourth placed players received £100, £50 & £25 Golfstream Vouchers respectively plus KGVL medals & vouchers,
Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
The 2026 KGVL Singles Championship will be hosted by The Weald of Kent Golf Club
on Thursday 24th. September 2026 2025 Pairs Championship / Golfstream Challenge Trophy
Hosted by Cherry Lodge Golf Club on Monday 29th. September 2025 Winners: Douglas Mason & Jeff Chadley of Cherry Lodge Golf Club Short results:
Above, Jeff Chadley [middle left] & Douglas Mason [middle right] and Paul Braithwaite - Cherry Lodge Vets Captain [left] and Lee Stelfox - Director of Golfstream - the league sponsor [right] with the Golfstream Challenge Trophy.
Both winners received a £250 Golfstream Voucher each & KGVL vouchers & medals. Runners-up and Third-place pairs also receive KGVL vouchers & medals Additional images & results can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
The 2026 Pairs Championship / Golfstream Challenge Trophy will be hosted by Dartford Golf Club on Thursday 17th. September 2026
Championship Results 2024
Group Winners Championship Hosted by Hever Castle Golf Club on 9th. October 2024
Winners: Sene Valley Golf Club Results:
Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
The 2025 Group Winners Championship will be hosted by Shooters Hill Golf Club on Tuesday 16th. September 2025
Singles Championship Hosted by The Ridge Golf Club on 17th. September 2024
Winner: Andrew Banfield of Sittingbourne Golf Club
Andrew Banfield [above left] being presented with the KGVL Singles Championship Trophy from Lee Stelfox Director of Golfstream. Andrew also received a Golfstream Voucher to the value of £250 & KGVL crystal glassware. Second, third & fourth placed players received £100, £50 & £25 Golfstream Vouchers respectively plus KGVL prizes
Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
The 2025 KGVL Singles Championship will be hosted by West Kent Golf Club
on Monday 22nd. September 2025 Pairs Championship / Golfstream Challenge Trophy
Hosted by Nizels Golf Club on Thursday 26th. September 2024 Winners: Clive Edwards & P.J. Rutherford of Nizels Golf Club Short Results:
Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
The 2025 Pairs Championship / Golfstream Challenge Trophy will be hosted by Cherry Lodge Golf Club on Monday 29th. September 2025
Championship Results 2023Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
Group Winners Championship Hosted by Boughton Golf Club at the Cave Hotel & Golf Resort on 5th. October 2023
Winners: Bexleyheath Golf Club
The 2024 Group Winners Championship will be hosted by Hever Castle Golf Club on Wednesday 9th. October
Singles Championship Hosted by Chestfield Golf Club
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Short Results:
Steve Deacon & John Porter [both right] with the Golfstream Challenge Trophy presented by Golfstream Director Lee Stelfox & both received a £250 Golfstream Voucher
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The 2024 Pairs Championship / Golfstream Challenge Trophy will be hosted by Nizels Golf Club on Thursday 26th. September 2024
Championship Results 2022
Additional results and images can be found by clicking on the Championships button at the top of this page
Group Winners Championship Hosted by Langley Park Golf Club on 28th. September 2022
Winners: Ashford Golf Club
Each winner received KGVL crystal glassware & the team received a Golfstream £750:00 voucher
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Results:
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Winners L to R above:
Melvyn Head [lower], David Bible, James Mitchell, Nagappa Lokesh, Chris Dorsett, Les McAuley- Jones, Tony Rawbone, Derek Richford MD of sponsors Golfstream; James Betts, Colin Shaw & Tony Rabbo [lower]
Melvyn Head [lower], David Bible, James Mitchell, Nagappa Lokesh, Chris Dorsett, Les McAuley- Jones, Tony Rawbone, Derek Richford MD of sponsors Golfstream; James Betts, Colin Shaw & Tony Rabbo [lower]
Pairs Championship Hosted by West Kent
Golf Club on 9th. September 2022
Winners: David Derby & Paul Weaser of Nizels Golf Club
Golf Club on 9th. September 2022
Winners: David Derby & Paul Weaser of Nizels Golf Club
Winners David Derby & Paul Weaser with Stuart Cullum [right Group 2 Organiser] with the Golfstream Challenge Trophy & both received a £250 Golfstream Voucher
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Short Results:
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Singles Championship Hosted by Cherry Lodge
Golf Club on 4th. October 2022
Winner: Chas West of Wrotham Heath Golf Club
Golf Club on 4th. October 2022
Winner: Chas West of Wrotham Heath Golf Club
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Shorts Results:
Winner Right Chas West with the KGVL Singles Cup, KGVL crystal glassware and a Golfstream Voucher for £250 Further images of all three 2022 Championships will be posted on the relevant championship pages
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Championships 2023
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Group 8 will host the 2023 championships and their venues and dates are as follows:
Singles Championship: Friday 22nd. September 2023
at Chestfield [Shrub Hill] Golf Club
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Pairs Championship: Thursday 28th. September 2023
at Upchurch River Valley Golf Club
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Group Winners Championship: Thursday 5th. October 2023 at Boughton Golf Club
More details and entry forms for the Pairs and Singles will be available in due course.
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Group 8 will host the 2023 championships and their venues and dates are as follows:
Singles Championship: Friday 22nd. September 2023
at Chestfield [Shrub Hill] Golf Club
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Pairs Championship: Thursday 28th. September 2023
at Upchurch River Valley Golf Club
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Group Winners Championship: Thursday 5th. October 2023 at Boughton Golf Club
More details and entry forms for the Pairs and Singles will be available in due course.
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* Contact your club's KGVL organiser to receive your Golfstream discount card
New: Demonstration video - its so simple - just click on link and you will be amazed:
https://youtu.be/dBZVn9pJtlo
Championship Results 2021
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Golfstream Pairs
Challenge Trophy
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hosted by Broome Park Golf Club
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Wednesday 8th. September 2021
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Winners: Andy Burton & David Fowler - Redlibbets - 44 Point Runners-up: Dave Jessop & Tony Hastings - Rochester & Cobham - 43 Points
Challenge Trophy
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hosted by Broome Park Golf Club
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Wednesday 8th. September 2021
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Winners: Andy Burton & David Fowler - Redlibbets - 44 Point Runners-up: Dave Jessop & Tony Hastings - Rochester & Cobham - 43 Points
Andy Burton & David Fowler above being presented with their prizes - the Challenge Trophy & £200 Golfstream vouchers each by Derek Richford Managing Director of the Event Sponsor Golfstream
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See also the press release at https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/sport/triumph-for-redlibbets-pairing-254472/
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See also the press release at https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sevenoaks/sport/triumph-for-redlibbets-pairing-254472/
SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Hosted by Canterbury Golf Club
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Friday 24th. September 2021
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Winner: Michael Cunningham - Canterbury Golf Club - 38 Points
Runner-up: David Vidgen - Bearsted Golf Club - 37 Points
Third Place: David Peach - Langley Park Golf Club - 36 Points cb
Fourth Place: Clive Edwards - Nizels Golf Club - 36 Points
Michael Cunningham [L] being presented with his prizes a £200 Golfstream voucher and the KGVL Winners Cup and glassware by Golfstream MD Derek Richford [click on image to enlarge]
Hosted by Canterbury Golf Club
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Friday 24th. September 2021
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Winner: Michael Cunningham - Canterbury Golf Club - 38 Points
Runner-up: David Vidgen - Bearsted Golf Club - 37 Points
Third Place: David Peach - Langley Park Golf Club - 36 Points cb
Fourth Place: Clive Edwards - Nizels Golf Club - 36 Points
Michael Cunningham [L] being presented with his prizes a £200 Golfstream voucher and the KGVL Winners Cup and glassware by Golfstream MD Derek Richford [click on image to enlarge]
GROUP WINNERS CHAMPIONSHIP
hosted by Tudor Park Golf Club
on Thursday 14th. October 2021
Winners: Royal Blackheath Golf Club 200 Points
Runners Up: Hever Castle Golf Club 197 Points cb
Third Place: Bexleyheath Golf Club 197 Points
Fourth Place: Tenterden Golf Club 195 Points
hosted by Tudor Park Golf Club
on Thursday 14th. October 2021
Winners: Royal Blackheath Golf Club 200 Points
Runners Up: Hever Castle Golf Club 197 Points cb
Third Place: Bexleyheath Golf Club 197 Points
Fourth Place: Tenterden Golf Club 195 Points
Above: Winning team Royal Blackheath with Golfstream Representative Lee Stelfox and Tudor Park's Seniors Captain Paul Trigg and their prizes of £50 Golfstream vouchers each and KGVL crystal glassware.
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Championships 2022
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Group 2 will host the 2022 championships and their venues and dates are as follows:
Pairs Championship: Friday 9th. September 2022 at West Kent Golf Club
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Singles Championship: Monday 19th. September 2022 at Cherry Lodge Golf Club
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Group Winners Championship: Wednesday 28th. September 2022 at Langley Park Golf Club
More details and entry forms for the Pairs and Singles will be available in due course.
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Group 2 will host the 2022 championships and their venues and dates are as follows:
Pairs Championship: Friday 9th. September 2022 at West Kent Golf Club
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Singles Championship: Monday 19th. September 2022 at Cherry Lodge Golf Club
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Group Winners Championship: Wednesday 28th. September 2022 at Langley Park Golf Club
More details and entry forms for the Pairs and Singles will be available in due course.
Championships 2020
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 all KGVL leagues matches and the three end of year championships have been cancelled.
Championships 2021
Group 6 will host the 2021 championships and their venues and dates are as follows:
Pairs Championship: Wednesday 8th. September 2021 at Broome Park Golf Club
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Singles Championship: Friday 24th. September 2021 at Canterbury Golf Club
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Group Winners Championship: Thursday 14th. Oct 2021 at
Tudor Park Golf Club
More details and entry forms for the Pairs and Singles will be available in due course.
Championships 2019
The three KGVL Championships were fantastic again this year - all played in differing weather conditions at three superb and obliging Golf Clubs.
Regarding the Group Winners Championship the winning club from several Groups as last year wasn't known until the very last matches of the year - exciting times.
The Championship Winners are briefly given below but click on the Championships button for full results and further images.
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 all KGVL leagues matches and the three end of year championships have been cancelled.
Championships 2021
Group 6 will host the 2021 championships and their venues and dates are as follows:
Pairs Championship: Wednesday 8th. September 2021 at Broome Park Golf Club
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Singles Championship: Friday 24th. September 2021 at Canterbury Golf Club
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Group Winners Championship: Thursday 14th. Oct 2021 at
Tudor Park Golf Club
More details and entry forms for the Pairs and Singles will be available in due course.
Championships 2019
The three KGVL Championships were fantastic again this year - all played in differing weather conditions at three superb and obliging Golf Clubs.
Regarding the Group Winners Championship the winning club from several Groups as last year wasn't known until the very last matches of the year - exciting times.
The Championship Winners are briefly given below but click on the Championships button for full results and further images.
RESULTS 2019
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Golfstream Pairs Challenge Trophy
hosted by Tudor Park Golf Club on Thursday 3rd. October 2019 ********** Winners: Jeff Barnes & Roger Hills - Eltham Warren - 44 Points Runners-up: Lazo Fassolas & Ian Hamilton - Dartford - 43 Points |
Jeff Barnes & Roger Hills being presented with their prizes - lithium powered Golfstream Vision Trolley's and the Challenge Trophy by Golfstream Representative Lee Stelfox
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SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Hosted by Tenterden Golf Club
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Thursday 12th. September 2019
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Winner: Martin Cunningham - Bexleyheath Golf Club - 37 Points
Runner-up: Alan Small - Chislehurst Golf Club - 36 Points
Martin Cunningham [L] being presented with his prizes a Golfstream lithium powered Vision trolley and the KGVL Winners Cup and glassware by Golfstream MD Derek Richford
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Hosted by Tenterden Golf Club
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Thursday 12th. September 2019
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Winner: Martin Cunningham - Bexleyheath Golf Club - 37 Points
Runner-up: Alan Small - Chislehurst Golf Club - 36 Points
Martin Cunningham [L] being presented with his prizes a Golfstream lithium powered Vision trolley and the KGVL Winners Cup and glassware by Golfstream MD Derek Richford
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GROUP WINNERS CHAMPIONSHIP
hosted by Faversham Golf Club on Friday 27th. September 2019
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The winning Captain Roger Witchlow [C] being presented with the 'Founders Cup' from Derek Richford MD of Sponsors GOLFSTREAM & Phil Haynes Captain of Faversham G.C..
Each member of the winning team received a top of the range waterproof trolley bag courtesy of Golfstream and KGVL crystal glasware.
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Full Results of all three 2018 Championships can be seen by clicking on the Championships button
Each member of the winning team received a top of the range waterproof trolley bag courtesy of Golfstream and KGVL crystal glasware.
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Full Results of all three 2018 Championships can be seen by clicking on the Championships button
Championships 2020 - Hosting Clubs & dates
Singles Championship at Bearsted Golf Club on Monday 21st. September 2020
Group Winners Championship at Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club on Thursday 8th. October 2020
Pairs Championship 'Golfstream Challenge Trophy' at Kings Hill Golf Club on Wednesday 30th. September 2020
[Note: This is a revised date]
Singles Championship at Bearsted Golf Club on Monday 21st. September 2020
Group Winners Championship at Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club on Thursday 8th. October 2020
Pairs Championship 'Golfstream Challenge Trophy' at Kings Hill Golf Club on Wednesday 30th. September 2020
[Note: This is a revised date]
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The Kent Golf Veterans League was founded in1978 to provide and promote competitive golf for the over 60's in the County of Kent. Twenty seven clubs in five geographical areas competed in the first year on a home and away basis. Now some thirty eight years later the League has grown to fifty member clubs in eight geographical areas. In addition, there are six Affiliate Member clubs.
The winning Teams of each of the eight Groups compete annually in the Group Winners Championship for the 'Founders Cup' in the Autumn each year.
Eighty players contesting four ball better ball Stableford play.
In addition, also in the Autumn, each member club & affiliate club send a representative to contest the annual Singles Championship and since 2017 a pairing to contest the Golfstream Challenge Trophy.
Championship venues are selected on a strict rota basis to ensure that there is no undue burden on any particular club. Once a club has hosted a Championship the club would not be expected to host for another twenty years.
Any club in the County of Kent wishing to enquire about joining the K.G.V.L. or would like further information should use the 'Contact' tab at the top of the page.
To read the full history of the Kent Golf Veterans League use the 'History' tab also at the top of the page.
The winning Teams of each of the eight Groups compete annually in the Group Winners Championship for the 'Founders Cup' in the Autumn each year.
Eighty players contesting four ball better ball Stableford play.
In addition, also in the Autumn, each member club & affiliate club send a representative to contest the annual Singles Championship and since 2017 a pairing to contest the Golfstream Challenge Trophy.
Championship venues are selected on a strict rota basis to ensure that there is no undue burden on any particular club. Once a club has hosted a Championship the club would not be expected to host for another twenty years.
Any club in the County of Kent wishing to enquire about joining the K.G.V.L. or would like further information should use the 'Contact' tab at the top of the page.
To read the full history of the Kent Golf Veterans League use the 'History' tab also at the top of the page.
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The K.G.V.L. is a non-profit making organisation and is managed by committee members on a voluntary basis
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