John Winter

Golf, photography and travelling. Member @DunstableGolf and @SandMoorGC. Top 100 Panellist @GolfMonthly, Occasional caddy, Long suffering fan @SouthamptonFC.

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

I love this story. Pablo Escobar - the infamous Colombian drug lord - wanted to join his local golf club in Medellin - Club Campestre. When his application was refused, he didn’t answer with an appeal, but sent them three grenades instead. This was in 1989

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

DDGC from above. Drone, Glider or Plane?

Image credit: Ed Smith

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

One day … view from @GleneaglesGolf Queens Course. https://t.co/sLeZGsYaot

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

Found it; thankfully the tide was out @KingsbarnsGL. And with weather like this … and supreme coastal views … what’s not to like

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

What a week in London at @LISWOfficial. Over 1000 pictures taken at some of London’s most iconic venues. Exhausting but great fun. Can’t wait for LISW27

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

A great opening event for @LISWOfficial at the equally impressive @golfatthegrove. https://t.co/FKCGjwS1fJ The course conditioning was really impressive given what we all know has been a rough year. Hospitality always gets 10/10

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

I think the fairways are still to come😂, but the expansive views @HankleyC look spectacular in all weathers. Didn’t faze @darrencharlton1 from @DunstableGolf - 31 on the back nine 👏 without any chip ins or long putts. #31 @GolfMonthly this course just gets better and better.

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

“A huge thank you to @FrannyBenali for the really heartfelt message to my niece’s dad. At a difficult time, it lifted his spirits more than you can imagine and means so much to the whole family. Pure class.”

[𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐔B ⛳️ @MoortownGC]

2005 vs 2025

'Over time there were a lot of trees close to greens, you had a lot of shade issues, you didn’t get the air flow and would get water drop-off, which can generally knock things back. Now the greens and the areas around the greens have significantly improved'

[Sand Moor Golf Club @SandMoorGC]

Hole 2 | Par 4 | 251 Yards

The definition of a risk reward hole.

Longer hitters may decide to take on the green. Alternatively, an accurate tee shot to the right of the fairway bunker will leave a pitch or chip to a small two-tier green, sitting close to the boundary fence

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

Things were so different in 1933. Just look how the Club managed to squeeze in The 1933 Ryder Cup @SandAGolfClub in between a club match v @HuytonPrescotGC and the monthly medal. How times have changed 😂

[Sand Moor Golf Club @SandMoorGC]

For those who appreciate subtle challenge and timeless design.

[Clayton, DeVries & Pont @cdpgolf1]

Aubyn Stewart-Wilson steps down next week from his role as Secretary of New Zealand GC. We would like to thank him for his kindness and support during his time at the helm, and wish him every success in the future.

Photo: @contoursgolf

[𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐅 𝐂𝐋𝐔B ⛳️ @MoortownGC]

Happy 68th birthday to three-time Open champion and Honorary Member Sir Nick Faldo.

@Sir_NickFaldo won the Car Care Plan International in 1984, in front of over 20,000 fans, to defend the title that he had won at Sand Moor. Both times Howard Clark would take second spot.

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

Final day and a climatic ending. Unbeknown to the Northcliffe team they ‘only’ had to score 5 stableford points on the imposing 447 yard final hole to win. They came up one short so the Baildon team waiting in the clubhouse prevailed. So glad we paid the good weather supplement☀️

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

@stringthing75 @fdarena They still have tickets on sell. The @AXS_UK ticketing system doesn’t appear to work … for me at least.

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

@fdarena Hopeless trying to get tickets today on presale for Bob Dylan. Use mobile data, switch off VPN, regular user yet still get targeted as a bot. Selected advertised tickets are sold. Try five alternatives then get blocked out. So frustrating

[Rob Smith @RobGolfBeer]

Wise words from @GolfMonthly !

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

The North Leeds Classic enters its second day @SandMoorGC and we are not last👍 This was the last time I saw my ProV1 having ‘swiped left’ into the trees from back of the 11th. Great event and warm camaraderie. Shout out to Patrick … who just makes the event run so seamlessly.

[John Winter @Redacreuk]

A soil importation success story complete with a new short game area, driving range and full course irrigation. Implementation was no doubt challenging but what an amazing legacy for the next generation of @headingleygolf member. And it shows. Course conditioning was 🔥