We are delighted to introduce ourselves as your Club Captains, and to extend a very warm welcome to all members.
Our photos are included here so you will recognise us when you see us around the club. We very much look forward to meeting as  many members as possible, whether you have been part of the club for years or have only recently joined.
Please do feel free to introduce yourself at any time, we are always pleased to speak with members and hear your thoughts and experiences.

Our priority throughout our year of office is to help foster a welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable environment for all. We are committed to supporting the continued success of the Club and ensuring that every member is able to make the most out of their golf and the facilities available.

We are very fortunate to have several strong and supportive committees working hard behind the scenes to help run the club and organise competitions, handicaps, events, and improvements for the benefit of all members. Their time and commitment is hugely appreciated.

Please also visit our updated club website, which now includes a new Ladies’ section:
👉 https://www.portalgolfclub.co.uk/ladies---welcome

We wish you great golf, good company, and many enjoyable rounds and we look forward to seeing you around the club.

Warm regards,
Your Captains for 2026,

Graham Garner- Jones and Sue Wall

Our contact details can be found on the ClubV1 members hub

Captains’ Charity – Variety, the Children’s Charity

This year, we are proud to support Variety, the Children’s Charity, which for over 75 years has helped improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children across the UK.

Together with local schools and families, we are raising funds for a Sunshine Coach — a specially adapted vehicle that will be gifted to local schools and used within our community. The coach will enable children with special educational needs and disabilities to take part fully in school life, educational trips, and community events.

With the generous support of Macdonald Portal Hotel, we hope to raise enough to make a lasting difference for local children.
Find out more about Sunshine Coaches here:

👉 https://www.variety.org.uk/how-can-we-help/sunshine-coaches/

Captains’ Charity Bunkers
Our chosen charity bunkers this year are:
* The bunker to the right of the green on the 5th hole of the Premier Course, and
* the bunker at the front of the 16th hole on the Championship Course

The “penalty” for landing in one of these bunkers will be a £2 donation to the Captains’ Charity each time you enter — or, if you prefer, you can make a one-off £20 donation for the year and play freely!

Please give generously to this most worthy cause.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CAPTAINS’ DRIVE-IN – Saturday 4th April
Our first tournament of the season, The Perry Cup, is named in honour of the club’s first Captain and President, Gil Perry, who will present the trophy to the winning team (date subject to his availability).
This is always a fun and social day — Texas Scramble format, food, raffles, and the traditional challenge of seeing how far the Captains can hit their drive with an antique hickory club!

CAPTAIN vs LADY CAPTAIN – Monday 6th April
A friendly yet competitive Mixed 4-Ball Better Ball competition — always great fun and full of spirit.

QUIZ NIGHT – Saturday 18th April
Join us in the Castle Suite at the hotel from 7:00 PM for another brilliant night hosted by Mr. Pat Roper, returning once again as quizmaster.

Further details will be shared soon, but please save the date!

There are, of course, weekend and midweek competitions most weeks — so we hope to see you out on the course enjoying your golf throughout the year.

Here’s to a happy, friendly, and enjoyable season ahead!

The 2026 AGM was held on Monday 19th January at the Castle Suite, Macdonald Portal Hotel where incoming Captains, Sue Wall and Graham Garner-Jones, took office from retiring Captains, Amy Lester and Davie Thompson. The meeting was attended by 60 members, Macdonalds Management, led by Ruth Duckworth, and special guests Liam Birchall and Rachel McMullin, representing Age UK Cheshire, who accepted a cheque from the retiring Captains on behalf of the members for £27,910.67.