The Bert Yates Trophy

History

The Bert Yates is sponsored by the BB&O. This trophy is open to the league winners from each of the Junior leagues in the BB&O and therefore takes place at the end of the season. The trophy was presented by Bert Yates (Calcot Park Golf Club) and designed by WFJ Cromwell (Calcot Park Golf Club) and has been played for since 1978.

The 2020 competition was played in October 2021, with TVJGL as the host league. The winners were Cainhoe-Wood from the Vale League. Other representative teams were Maidenhead (Thames Valley), Beaconsfield (Chiltern) and Tadmarton Heath (Oxfordshire).

Venues:

The agreed leagues responsible and selected venues until 2025 are as the table below: -

2015	Vale	Woburn
2016	Chiltern	Beaconsfield
2017	Thames Valley	Reading
2018	Vale	Aspley Guise
2019	Chiltern	Harewood Downs
2021	Thames Valley	Maidenhead
2022	Vale
2023	Chiltern
2024	Thames Valley	Burford
2025	Vale
2026	Chiltern
2027	Oxfordshire
2028	Thames Valley

Format:

18 hole Stableford (full handicap). Each team shall consist of 6 players. Games will be played as 3-balls. The five best scores from each team to count with the sixth score counting in the event of a tie. Handicap certificates are required.

Match Date:

The match date and start time is determined by the host league but it will generally be held in the October half term.

Start Time:

The match start time is determined by the host league.

Players:

Each Club is requested to advise the Thames Valley Junior Golf League Organisers the names and handicaps of their players, no later than 1 week before the date of the event. This enables the Organisers to prepare running order and scorecards.

Catering:

A meal is provided to all players and helpers.

Prizes:

Winning Team is awarded The Bert Yates Trophy and individual medals sponsored by the BB&O.