After a month’s postponement due to extreme bad weather, this fixture – the oldest in the Golf Society’s calendar – was played at Denham Golf Club on Thursday 24th October. Although rain was forecast for the day, we were fortunate to start in mild, cloudy conditions on a course that was in fairly good condition for the time of year. Unfortunately the promised wet weather did hit mid-round and resulted in some interesting putts on waterlogged greens and 16 very soggy golfers! The three-course Denham carvery lunch restored dampened spirits but, after a run of [...]

Our Autumn Meeting at the County Golf Club near Northampton marked the completion of the 25th season for the CILT Golf Society. The Chairman, Paul Symes, passed on many congratulatory messages and we were delighted to welcome back past captains, Tom Brown (down from Scotland and Captain in 2012-13) and Martin Elliott (Captain in 1999-2000). As is always the case, the date did not suit some - including our organiser, Brian Childs - a field of 21 members and guests enjoyed lovely autumn weather and a golf course in pristine condition. Support for our celebratory [...]

Well we wouldn’t be logisticians if we didn’t move about a bit would we? After a successful visit to Cornwall in 2018, we decided to visit this delightful part of the country again in early September 2019. Using the very well appointed Trevose Golf & Country Club (accommodation suites pictured) as a base, the 26-strong party once again enjoyed a programme that included at least 2 nights B&B, 3 rounds of golf and a lively gala dinner. On Day 1 we stayed close to base and played the Championship course at Trevose in reasonably fine [...]

The unfortunately wet weather conditions didn't dampen the enthusiasm of 16 intrepid golfers who competed in this annual fixture for the 3rd time. Many thanks to Gerrards Cross Golf Club for hosting the event despite the rain and for providing such great hospitality - especially the post-round three course supper when the clubhouse was otherwise deserted! With regard to the match result CILT Chairman, Paul Symes, was quick to point out that 10 of the 16 players were members of the CILT Golf Society and that 1 of our members was 'loaned' to the opposition [...]

Not for the first time, the true but tricky greens at Copt Heath GC proved to be the undoing of many of the 19 members and 2 guests who enjoyed an otherwise terrific day at this first class venue. As confirmation of their belief in the value of networking with fellow logisticians, events sponsors Britannia Bureau and Artko were represented by Mark Taylor and Michael Pestereff respectively. Unfortunately neither of them featured at the prize giving which followed an excellent meal. Returning member Richard Herbage picked up the prize for getting nearest to the 18th [...]

Due to an unfortunate clash with a rescheduled significant industry event, please note that our Summer Meeting will now be held on Monday 1st July 2019 and not Thursday 27th June as previously advised. Once again, and with grateful thanks for their ability to accommodate the change of date, we return to Copt Heath Golf Club, centrally located near Solihull, and with happy memories of the excellent day we had last year. This attractive course designed by Harry Varden and Harry Colt is rated in the Top 100 and home of the Peter McEvoy Trophy. [...]

Hankley Common GC served up another superb CILT Golf Society event with their usual clubhouse hospitality being every bit as warm as the glorious weather we enjoyed on this beautifully presented course. This year, in addition to the wonderful social camaraderie and business networking, there was also a very special presentation to our long-standing Golf Forum Chairman from the Society members as he celebrated his milestone birthday with our help. It was evident that our guests did not require much persuasion to join the party at this quality venue. [...]

Our Spring Meeting on Tuesday 14 May 2019 will again be held at our favourite venue Hankley Common Golf Club. This beautiful high-quality heathland course near Farnham, Surrey, which originated in 1897, is used as an Open Regional Qualifying Course and was voted number 41 in the Golf Monthly Top 100 courses and 46 in the Golf World Top 100 list (see www.hankley.co.uk for more details). The Clubhouse opens from 0730 and, from 0800, coffee and a bacon roll will be available. Play will start at 0900 with an 18-hole Handicap Stableford (off full handicap) [...]

Despite the flowering trees and an iconic clubhouse, it is obvious from the wet weather gear that our first ‘major’ event of 2019 was not held in Augusta! 17 members and 3 guests attended the season opening Members Meeting at Beaconsfield Golf Club on 2nd April 2019. It was especially good to see some new faces who, we hope, will be able to join us at future events. For the time of year, the golf course was in excellent condition – especially the true-running greens. Compensation for the chilly, damp weather came in the form [...]