The Baltic Exchange Golfing Society was established in 1901 and plays a pivotal role in promoting the gregarious nature of the Shipbroker, with our meetings providing active occasions for brokers to get together. We have over 120 members playing regularly in a series of meetings both internally within the Society and against teams from other shipping interests. The strong core of working shipbrokers that make up a majority of the Society will lead to further fixtures against a broader spectrum of shipping interests both here in the U.K. and abroad.

Upcoming events (next 3)
Principals v Brokers
Jul 31
WOODCOTE PARK
Principals v Brokers
WOODCOTE PARK

This is a popular match with the working broker members and this year aftermanh years BEGS is returning to the RAC’s Woodcote Park Country Club.

18 holes followed by a light meal

Cost £105/player excluding drinks.

Match manager Nathan Ellisdon

WOODCOTE PARK
BEGS v Japanese
Sept 21
FULWELL golf club
BEGS v Japanese
FULWELL golf club

This year’s match is being played at the excellent Fulwell golf club, where last year we held the Baltic Company Cup and everyone agreed they were the best greens we played all year. The date (21 September) is a National holiday in Japan (Respect For the Aged Day) and hopefully will keep the market quiet .

10:30 - Bacon roll & coffee on arrival.

11:30 - 18 holes of match-play singles played in 4 balls, followed by light meal.

Smart casual dress code in club house (i.e. no jacket & tie required). After the meal the William Adams trophy will be presented to the winning team.

Match Captain for BEGS Jonathan Bond (SSY).

Match Captain for Japanese Ono san (Sojitz).

FULWELL golf club
Baltic Company Cup
Oct 9
GRIM'S DYKE golf club
Baltic Company Cup
GRIM'S DYKE golf club

18 holes of Stableford format

2 players per team and the best combined team score is the winner.

Light meal after the golf. Cost is £60/player excl drinks.

Match manager Peter Hirons

GRIM'S DYKE golf club

Information:

  • The tournament consists of 2 sections - North & South of the River Thames

    Each section plays out until there is a North & a South winner. These 2 players contest a 36 hole final at a mutually agreed venue, with the winner crowned Gold Cup champion

    The first listed golfer is the “home” player (usually in bold)

    It is up to either player to contact the other and arrange the match, which would usually be played at the “home” player’s club. In the event the “home” player does not have a club, both need to agree on a venue which can include the ”away” player’s club

    The final needs to be completed prior to the Annual Dinner (10 October 2024) so please complete your matches on time

    The “visiting” player receives a courtesy extra shot

    The tournament is singles match-play format over 18 holes, basis full handicap difference. If any player does not have a WHS handicap, then there is no adjustment applied to that player’s handicap.

    Sudden death if the match is all-square after the 18th

    Loser pays for all the green fees (so every player will only pay once)

  • The society AGM, is being held this year by video-conference call on the world wide web. It is an excellent forum for all members to participate and have their say about the Society, as well as hear other member’s points of view and the Committee’s. Your participation is encouraged. Refer to EVENTS page

  • At the end of the season, the society puts on a dinner. Dress code is black tie (or black suit with white shirt & bow tie). In what is the Society’s 125th Anniversary the venue is the iconic Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall.

    Please contact Hon Sec on e-mail (info@BEGS.uk) for any further information or refer to EVENTS page to purchase tickets.