Cyril Blake & Gilbert Print
March 4, 2026
Last Updated: March 4, 2026
CYRIL BLAKE
2026
Match Managers – Gordon Smith, Paul Bodle & Kevin Ruffle
For players over 55 years old, 5 teams playing foursomes matchplay over 18 holes.
If you would like to join the Cyril Blake Squad, please go to ‘Competitions, Matches on IG’, or contact a Match Manager.
Round 1 – bye.
Round 2 – home match against East Sussex National on Monday 18th May.
Ham Manor wins the Cyril Blake Knockout in 2023
Congratulations to the Ham Manor Cyril Blake team who were victorious against Eastbourne Downs Golf Club, 3-1 in the final which took place at The Nevill Golf Club to take the 2023 title.
The team had to see off various teams across Sussex on the road to the final which included Seaford GC, Royal Ashdown, Haywards Heath.
The team; From left to right – Paul Bodle, Graham Hudson, Kevin Haag, Kevin Ruffle, Kim Evans, Gordon Smith (Manager), Nigel Adams, Bob Birkhead and Derek Harnden.
Not forgetting the amazing support the team were given by Lynette Chaney, Lesley Smith, Peter & Barbara Broome, Alan Duffield, Steve Dillamore, Alex Hudson, Paul Roper, Peter Smith and Jon Owen who travelled to Tunbridge Wells to cheer on the team.

A selection of photographs can be found on IG, Information, HMGC Teams 2023.