After a thrilling four days of fierce competition at the stunning Saunton Golf Club, we are proud to crown our 2025 Army Matchplay Champions and celebrate the incredible efforts of every player, official, sponsor, and supporter who made it all possible.
Men’s Championship Recap
58 players battled through Sunday’s qualifier to join 35 seeded players in Monday’s main event. Over up to 108 gruelling holes, we found our new champion:
Champion (Paget Trophy): LCpl Graeme Torrie RE (for the second time)
Runner-Up: SSgt Rob Perrins RA
Semi-Finalists: SSgt Gajendra Gurung RE & Sgt Glen Watt RAC
Plate Winner (Denton Salver): WO2 Ian Mahan Inf
Reserve Champion (Keith Seddon Trophy): WO1 Steffan Gibbs R Sigs
Most Improved Golfer: SSgt Rob Perrins RA
Plus daily Stableford and special trophy winners – huge congratulations to you all!
Women’s Championship Recap
The ladies teed off on Tuesday, battling up to 72 holes for their titles.
Champion (Meechie Trophy): Cpl Niki Sutton AGC(SPS) (for the fourth time!)
Runner-Up: Sgt Emma Dann RCAM
Semi-Finalists: SSgt Abigail Kennedy RE & Sgt Claire Ham AGC(SPS)
Plate Winner (Bowles Trophy): Maj Kate Eastman RAMS
Stableford Winner (Saunton Bowl): Maj Gina Smith REME
Most Improved Golfer: Sgt Emma Dann RCAM
Massive thanks to our brilliant sponsors and supporters:
Thales (Headline Sponsor), Army Sport, PE Solutions, PXG, Heckler & Koch, and Motorola.
To the amazing Saunton GC staff, thank you for your warmth, service, and friendship – on the course, in the office, and behind the bar. To the Saunton members, we’re so grateful for your generosity in sharing your beautiful courses with us.
Finally, thank you to our dedicated officials, committee, and every player who travelled far and wide to make this week unforgettable!
Another cracking year… now roll on the Inter Corps Championship on Thursday and Friday!
All Trophy Winners
Cpl Niki Sutton AGC(SPS)
LCpl Graeme Torrie RE
