BDA Golf Day 2026 – Winners Announced

September 14, 2026

The BDA Golf Day 2026 took place on Friday 11 September at The Oxfordshire, bringing together members and guests for a hugely enjoyable day of golf, networking and friendly competition.

With the support of our generous sponsors, Causeway Geotech (Headline Sponsor), JKS Boyles, Robertson Geo, AIPS Insurance, Equipe Group and Boode UK, this year’s event proved to be a huge success. Attendees enjoyed a competitive and entertaining day of golf, networking and friendly rivalry with colleagues from across the drilling sector.

The Winners

• Putting Competition (Sponsored by Equipe Group): James Lloyd
• Closest to the Pin (Sponsored by AIPS Insurance): Bob Finch, 13^th hole
• Longest Drive (Sponsored by AIPS Insurance) Tom Rademaker, 10^th hole
• Longest Drive (Sponsored by Robertson Geo) Martyn Waghorn, 7^th hole and

In addition to these individual accolades, the team and trophy competitions were hotly contested:

Mining Trophy:

• 1st Place: Strata Geotechnics
• 2nd Place: JKS Boyles
• 3rd Place: JKS Boyles

Eddie Burke Trophy:

• 1st Place: Gary Baxter
• 2nd Place: Martyn Waghorn
• 3rd Place: Mickey Mee

Boyles Cup (Sponsored by JKS Boyles}:

• 1st Place: JKS Boyles
• 2nd Place: Strata Geotechnics
• 3rd Place: JKS Boyles

We would like to extend a special thank you to all our sponsors. Their invaluable support helped make the event possible, including Boode UK, which sponsored breakfast for players before teeing off.

Congratulations to all participants and winners, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another enjoyable day of competition and camaraderie.