Welcome to The NGC Tigers Section
Over the last few years Normanton Golf Club has developed a growing Tigers section, that caters for players with a handicap index up to 15. They enjoy playing friendly and competitive golf throughout the season.
The Tigers Team compete in the Heavy Woollen Golf League (HWGL) and the North Leeds Mid-Handicap League (MHL), where 4 pairs play both Home and Away fixtures throughout the season before enjoying a meal after each round. By competing in 2 leagues, the Tigers section can have up to 16 players representing Normanton Golf Club each week and be able to compete against many local teams with excellent courses.
The Team were champions of the HWGL in 2021, I believe the first time since 1999. We finished second in 2024. We joined the MHL in Division 2. In 2022, the Team won promotion to Division 1. In 2024 we finished second here too.
The Tigers Section is welcoming and friendly and we would love any new members. The section is organised Roy Smith (HWGL) and Gary Varley (MHL).
We also hold an annual Tigers and Rabbits 4BBB Open Day, being held on Saturday 21st June.
We will post regular updates of the Tigers section, including results after each fixture on our website.
If you would like to join the Tigers Section, or would like to take part in the competitions or friendly fixtures, feel free to contact Roy via e-mail at please enable javascript to view
He looks forward to hearing from you.
Meet the Organisers
Roy Smith
I am a Quality and Environmental Manager at a local large multinational manufacturer and supplier of healthcare equipment. I am a very organised and driven person and I believe in a good work-life balance, and golf is a great outlet from the day-to-day stresses of work.
I have been the Tigers Team Captain since the 2021 season. The Team were champions of the HWGL that season, I believe the first time since 1999.
I have been playing golf for over 30 years. Prior to being at Normanton I had been a member at Immingham GC and Lofthouse Hill GC. I am a very competitive person and I like to win!
I previously captained the Tigers sections at Lofthouse and captained the Nett Team from 2011-2019, guiding them from Division 4 to Division 1 in only four seasons!
We have a great Tiger Section at Normanton Golf Club and we look forward to keeping it a thriving section within the club.
Gary Varley
My name is Gary Varley and I help run the tigers section in partnershipwith Roy, I captain the Leeds Mid Handicap league 6 - 13
I have been a member at Normanton for over 20 years and this is my 3rd year running the MHL. As well as my role of membership Director.
Although the League is competitive it is also very friendly and some great courses such, as Bradford GC / Headingley / Moor Allerton / Wetherby / Sandmoor, to name a few
Always looking for new members and the MHL mostly play on a Wednesday, although the odd one is on a Thursday
If your looking to join and partake in a competitive but friendly matchplay competition please don't hesitate to get in touch.