Captain's Welcome
To all members from Brian Aspin, Club Captain 2025
Welcome to all members and guests to Cumberwell Park Golf Club.
I am delighted to be Club Captain for 2025. The club has become a really valued part of not only my life, but also my family’s. Whether playing, or in our son’s case, working as part of the fantastic hospitality team, we spend a great deal of time at the club and can usually be found on the course, the range or in the clubhouse.
In addition to the great golf available, I see the club as having the best qualities of a really good community village pub. We have a wonderfully eclectic membership which is rich in its variety of personalities and we can all feel a sense of belonging.
As Club Captain I will be working with Jops Melrose, Ladies’ Captain and Brían Dennehy, Seniors’ Captain. As the Captains of Cumberwell Park Golf Club for 2025, we are proud to represent a club that stands for more than just exceptional golf. Cumberwell Park is a place where friendships are formed, community is celebrated, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the game we all love.
We hope to build upon a sense of ‘One club, our Club’ so that the club continues to feel special for everyone; for the really talented golfers, through to the bulk of us who might dream of playing so well, and for those who value a social round and a chat more than the numbers on the card. All whilst never forgetting the friendship and humour which accompany our great game and are so important in the lives of so many who are members here.
Cumberwell Park offers outstanding golf and practice facilities, arguably the best and most wide-ranging in the region. A choice of 45 holes over five courses plus a Par Three course, along with a specialist short game area, putting greens, a range, and soon to open, indoor simulators, provides ample opportunity for golfers of all abilities to enjoy and develop their game. As well as the thriving Ladies and Seniors sections led by their own Captains, Cumberwell Park is keen to provide the opportunity for younger golfers to be introduced to the game through the Junior Academy and to encourage their development on the course under the tutelage of our PGA professionals.
Being a Proprietors’ club, the Captain and the Committee have less to do with the running of the club’s facilities, so can focus more on the aim of ensuring that the members can enjoy their golf. The Committee devote a significant amount of time and energy towards achieving that aim and deserve the grateful thanks of the members for whom much of this work goes unseen.
Congratulations to Robin Allen, for his year as Club Captain for 2024. Robin has been an excellent Captain who has shown a great deal of thoughtful hard-work and planning, positively engaging in a range of tasks and events both big and small and has represented the club with great style and polish. Perhaps less visibly, he has identified and resolved important challenges which have ensured that the Club Committee continues to move forwards and has been left stronger as a result of his efforts. On behalf of the Committee and the Membership I would like to thank Robin for his service as Club Captain. In addition, during 2024 the Club raised £20k for Bath Cancer Unit Support Group through events organised by Robin, outgoing Ladies Captain, Gail Love and outgoing Seniors Captain, Steve Roberts.
This year Jops, Brían and I have chosen Bath Mind as our Charity of the Year - because mental health is a cause deeply close to our hearts. Mental health challenges touch so many lives, including those within our own club community.
Bath Mind provides support, education, and resources essential for removing stigma and creating a brighter, healthier future for everyone. Our club is a powerful aide for supporting good mental health so the fit feels really appropriate and we hope it is a cause that you will feel positive about supporting with us. We are looking forward to seeing you at our fund raising events through the year where we will provide every opportunity to contribute to this fantastic local charity.
My thanks to Brían for being prepared to accept and run with the baton as Vice- Captain, in addition to his duties as Seniors’ Captain.
I’m looking forward to working with the Committee, with the Members, and with Ali James and the Cumberwell team. Let’s all have a great year, let’s have fun and enjoy the company of our fellow members.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or the other captains with any issues or ideas you may have. You can contact us on captain@cumberwellpark.com.
Brian Aspin
Captain
Cumberwell Park
Lady Captain's Welcome
I am truly honored and excited to serve as your Lady Captain for 2025, and I’m looking forward to what promises to be another fantastic year for Cumberwell Park Golf Club. This is a role I embrace with enthusiasm, and I’m committed to working alongside our members and the other Captains to ensure our club remains a welcoming and vibrant community for all.
My journey at Cumberwell Park began in 2019 when my husband, Steve, and I joined the club after moving from the Philippines. Just as we were starting to settle in, the pandemic put golf—and so many other things—on hold. However, once restrictions eased, we were able to fully experience the warmth, camaraderie, and inclusivity that make this club so special. These qualities helped us feel at home. I particularly am deeply grateful for the friendships I’ve made along the way.
Golf has always been an important part of our family’s life. Both of our adult sons are golfers and are proud members of the club as well. As a family, a lot of our holidays involve golf, which has been a wonderful way for us to spend quality time together, exploring new courses, sharing laughs, and strengthening our bond. Cumberwell Park has become an extension of this for us, offering not just great golf but a sense of belonging and shared experiences we deeply cherish.
As we look back on 2024, there is much to celebrate. One of the highlights for the Ladies Section was winning the Wiltshire Golf League Scratch A Championships, a remarkable achievement that reflects the incredible talent, dedication, and teamwork of our players. It is moments like these that remind us of the strength and spirit within our club. Congratulations to all who contributed to this success!
In 2025, I am excited to work closely with Club Captain Brian Aspin and Seniors Captain Brían Dennehy to strengthen the sense of "One Club, Our Club" at Cumberwell Park. Together, we aim to ensure that every member feels included, valued, and connected—whether you’re chasing competitive goals, enjoying a casual round, or simply stopping by the clubhouse for a coffee and chat.
This year, the Captains have chosen Bath Mind as our Charity of the Year. Mental health is a cause close to many of our hearts, and Bath Mind does incredible work in providing education, support, and resources to our community. Cumberwell Park is already a place where friendships and camaraderie thrive, and we hope to harness this spirit to raise funds and awareness for this vital cause. We look forward to seeing many of you at our charity events throughout the year.
I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Gail Love, our outgoing Lady Captain, for her outstanding leadership throughout 2024. Gail’s hard work and dedication helped create a vibrant section that I’m honored to build upon.
I’m also incredibly grateful to Maggie Frost, my Vice Captain, and the rest of our dedicated Ladies Section Committee for their enthusiasm and commitment as we prepare for the year ahead.
As we embark on 2025, let’s celebrate our achievements, embrace new opportunities, and continue to grow together as a club. Whether you’re striving to improve your game, enjoying social golf, or simply soaking up the unique atmosphere of Cumberwell Park, I encourage everyone to get involved and make the most of the year ahead.
Here’s to a fantastic year of golf, friendship, and fun. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or the other Captains with any ideas, questions, or suggestions - ladycaptain@cumberwellpark.com
Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!
Warm regards,
Jops Melrose
Lady Captain
Cumberwell Park Golf Club
Welcome to the Senior's Section
It is an honor to serve as Seniors Captain for 2025.
Having joined Cumberwell Park in 2020 after a long absence from golf I quickly found a welcoming home in the Senior Section. My personal thanks to those members of the Senior Section, particularly the Senior Section Committee, who made me feel so welcome.
The Senior Section is a vibrant community offering a broad range of opportunities to enjoy playing golf throughout the year at Cumberwell and, through our Summer Friendly matches, fourteen of the best golf clubs in our area.
I look forward to working with Club Captain Brian Aspin and Lady Captain Jops Melrose to build on the sense of “One Club, Our Club” at Cumberwell Park. Our aim is to ensure that everyone feels welcome at Cumberwell Park and for all sections get the most from the fantastic facilities available at our golf club. Whether engaging in competitive or friendly golf our goal is to bring all sections of the golf club together whenever practicable.
Brian, Jops and I have chosen Bath Mind as our Charity of the Year. Mental health is an issue close to all three of our hearts. Many of us know someone battling with mental health issues, equally we all may be unaware of someone nearby, even at the golf club, who is suffering silently. Our goal is to breakdown the silence surrounding mental health issues and support Bath Mind in their fantastic work.
For the first time, in 2025, Brian, Jops and I will be hosting a hosting a joint Captain’s Charity Day for Bath Mind which will be open to all sections of the golf club. We hope you come out and support the event on the 28th May 2025.
I would like to extend my thanks to Steve Roberts, our outgoing Seniors Captain, for his hard work and dedication on behalf of the Senior Section throughout 2024. My thanks also to Steve Melrose for agreeing to be my Vice-Captain. I look forward to working with Brian, Jops, Steve and the Seniors Committee in 2025.
Next year promises to be a fun year for the Seniors Section and everyone at Cumberwell Park Golf Club.
Please contact me or the other Captains with any questions or ideas you may have about the Senior Section.
Brían Dennehy
Seniors Captain
seniorscaptain@cumberwellpark.com
What is the Junior Academy?
The junior academy is a thriving learning environment for up and coming juniors that are serious about progressing and improving their golf. The academy is a relaxed learning environment that is split up into 2 different sessions based on age.
Each session will focus on a specific skill within long game, short game and on the course, and a game-based activity will follow the coaching element.
The academy is run by 3 PGA professionals ensuring all the children get excellent coaching and all the adequate help they need. Throughout the year there are many competitions for the juniors including eclectic on course scores and most improved players.
The sessions run in conjunction with term time and are run after school on a Monday starting in March and running through to October.
The academy is a step up from the Junior Roll up sessions and is a great stepping stone into Junior Membership.
We host roll ups each weekend on Saturdays and Sundays FOR £5 (equipment provided).
Please contact us for enquiries about joining Cumberwell, the academy and half term fun days