Left to right – Deputy Provincial Grandmaster David Wynn, Co-Organiser Richard Davis, Provincial Grandmaster Rodney Bignell
On Thursday, 29 May, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia held the Annual Masonic Golf Tournament at Bon Alba Golf Resort in Mutxamel, Alicante. Over 80 golfers in 21 teams from across Valencia tackled the challenging course under beautiful blue skies with its many trees, lakes, fountains, and bunkers.
A key event in the Masonic calendar, the tournament combined enjoyment with fundraising for Masonic charities. The competition was a Texas Scramble format, and the teams also vied for extra prizes awarded for the longest drive on hole 2 and for hitting nearest the pin on holes 4, 8, 11, and 14. Prizes included golf balls, champagne, and vouchers for the Bon Alba Restaurant, hotel, and green fees.
Nigel Parker from Jávea 40 and Alex Henderson from Oliva La Safor 112
Last year’s top team—featuring Nigel Parker and Alex Henderson—returned to defend their title. As the final putts dropped and our golfers headed to the 19th hole, the winners were announced:
- Nearest the Pin – Hole 4: Derek Cruickshank
- Nearest the Pin – Hole 8: Stewart Charlton
- Nearest the Pin – Hole 11: Dave Isaac
- Nearest the Pin – Hole 14: Steve Thorpe
- Longest Drive – Hole 2: Nick Panter
- Best Handicap Team: The Tartan Lions (51 points)
- Best Scratch Team: Green Parrot Tourism (44 points)
- Best Masonic Team: San Juan De España 28 (50 points)
By tradition, the best Masonic team receives the John William Harvey Masonic Memorial Trophy in honour of Worshipful Brother John Harvey of Old Tower Lodge No 49, a founder of the tournament. This year, Provincial Grandmaster Rodney Bignell presented the trophy to the winning San Juan De España Lodge No 28 team—Jason Fowler, Ian Makin, and Rob Baxter.
Left to right – Provincial Grandmaster Rodney Bignell, Bro. Rob Baxter, W. Bro. Jason Fowler and W. Bro. Ian Makin
In addition to the entry fees, fundraising efforts included a Golden Ticket draw (sponsored by Green Parrot Tourism, raising €1,480) and a raffle that collected €750.
Organiser W. Bro. Peter Johnson remarked, “Thanks to the generosity of our players, Lodges from across the Province of Valencia, our sponsors C&M Plumbing, Green Parrot Tourism, Golden Leaves International and Bon Alba Golf, we have raised more than €6,000 for Masonic charities”.
It was a day marked by camaraderie, spirited competition, and community support—a brilliant celebration of golf and Masonic values.
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