What is the TBIS?

The TBIS is a golfing society in Sussex with a group of around 50 people. TBIS Events are every 6-8 weeks and there is an ongoing 10 event tournament where players participate in the hope of winning the Race to the Stone.

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Event 8 – Epsom Golf Course | 6 February 2026

Despite a gloomy forecast and a few last-minute dives into the excuses book, 26 loyal golfers committed to Event 8 at Epsom Golf Course — and were richly rewarded. The golf gods delivered a beautiful, warm February day, with just a single passing shower during a four-hour round.

Course conditions were outstanding, with greens playing exceptionally firm and fast — arguably the toughest they’ve been across the TBIS Tour’s five-year history. While Epsom may look short on the scorecard, its tight, narrow fairways demanded accuracy and smart course management. Golfers of all handicaps struggled with the small target areas off the tee, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

A winning score of 33 points led to a four-way playoff, featuring Ash Taylor, Ash Towler, Darren Fuller, and Rich Vaughan, all battling for the event title. The playoff came down to a closest-to-the-pin challenge, with a daunting downhill putt deciding the winner.

Darren Fuller rose to the occasion with a superb stroke to claim victory, narrowly denying Ash Taylor a dream return to the tour after a four-year absence. This marks Fuller’s second career win, both coming in the 2025/26 season, and puts him in a commanding position in the Race to the Stone, with just one event remaining before the April finale.

At the other end of the leaderboard, a score of 21 points was not enough to escape the infamous Pony Hat. Former tour winners John Hearn and Gareth Cook finished with the lowest scores of the day — proof of just how unforgiving Epsom can be. Following countback, John Hearn was crowned Pony for Event 8, making history as the first committee member ever to receive this humbling honors.

The team competition was won by Alf Garnham, Sam Garnham, Kyle Hunt, and Joe Perry, posting a strong 32-point total. Media clips captured clutch putting across the group, with several Augusta-like greens seeing pressure putts drained in style.

Nearest-the-Pin prizes were hotly contested once again, going to Mark Fowler, Steve Farrell, Gav Hammond, and Adam Hunt, each navigating the challenging par-3 pin positions with class.

The final regular event of the 2025/26 season takes place on 13 March at Littlehampton Golf Course, offering players a last chance to secure vital points ahead of the two-day Race to the Stone finale at East Sussex National in April.

Places are still available, with final payments due by 20 February. Members interested in attending should contact a committee member for further details.