Geoffrey Gordon Dearing Bowl

GEOFFREY GORDON DEARING BOWL

In July the East Kent Masonic Golf Association visited the Weald of Kent Golf Club for the annual contest for the Geoffrey Gordon Dearing Bowl. Geoffrey Dearing is a former Provincial Grand Master and currently has a senior role to play as President of the Board of General Purposes at Grand Lodge in London.

Overall, thirty-four Masons from across East Kent took part in this year’s event. We were also delighted to be joined by several guests and prospective members.

One of the highlights of the day was for Phillip Playle (pictured) from United Service Lodge No.3124 who scored a ‘Hole in One’ on the tough, par five, 6th Hole. Honouring the tradition of buying everyone a drink, this turned out to be an expensive day for Phil! The main competition was won by Keith Miller of the Malling Centenary Lodge No.8068 with a score of 39 points. Paul Ames from the Erasmus Wilson Lodge No.1464 came a close second.

Daren Horne, Keith Miller and Geoffrey Dearing

The Best Guest for the day was Paul Knight who had been invited by members of Douglas Lodge No.1725. The charity collection raised another £198.50 for ’Dandelion Time’, captain Daren Horne’s chosen charity of the year.