Wednesday Swindle – Robert Andlaw Trophy 2025

This competition has been played annually by members of The Wednesday Swindle since 2018. Originally billed as “The Alternative Ryder Cup”, two teams of Swindlers have more recently competed for the Robert Andlaw Trophy in memory of our dear friend and Swindle stalwart. The competition, to be organised by David Reynolds, will next take place on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The format will be 9 holes of Greensomes in the morning, first tee at 10.36, followed by a break for lunch then 18 holes of four ball matchplay, first tee at 14.04. Swindle handicaps will be applied. Participants may opt to play only the morning or afternoon session if they prefer.

David takes over organisation from John Cullen and brings a wine themed flavour to team selection! When you register for the event, you will be asked if your preference is for French wine or whether your go-to vino is from elsewhere. You will be put into team “Grand Crus” or “Plonkers” accordingly! Total abstainers, non wine drinkers and those who couldn’t care less will be placed in either team to balance the numbers.

The first step is for you to note the event in your diary and, preferably, register interest though the online form. The draw and further details of the competition will be published nearer the time. Let’s make it a really good turnout for this fun competition in the Swindle calendar.