Copes Grabs Back A Point….
On September 11th, the insurance industry came together for a day of camaraderie, competition, and charitable giving at the 5th Annual Sterling Cup, held at the beautiful Stock Brook Manor. With over 90 golfers in attendance, the event once again proved to be a highlight of the calendar — blending sport with purpose in unforgettable fashion.
A Thrilling Contest
This year’s Ryder Cup-style format delivered another nail-biting finish. Team White Hats, captained by Paul Copeland, clinched victory with a score of 805 points, narrowly edging out Team Black Hats, led by Rod Wellard, who finished with 783 points. The overall series now stands at 3–2 in favour of the Black Hats — but the rivalry is alive and well!
Making a Difference
Thanks to the incredible generosity of players and sponsors, the event raised an outstanding £21,250 for UK cancer charities. 👏
We were honoured to welcome Hayley from Maggie’s and Lindsey from Lennox Cancer Charities, whose heartfelt talks reminded us all why this cause matters so deeply.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We’re immensely grateful to all our sponsors who made the day possible:
Headline Sponsor
- Strategic
Gold Sponsor
- Ageas
Silver Sponsors
- J. Safra Sarasin
- Vivo Lifestyle Services
Bronze Sponsors
- AXA
- Auxillis
- Markerstudy
- Gallagher Re
Hole Sponsors
All Broker Services Limited, Eridge Underwriting, Fintern Ltd, Hadleigh Breakdown, ICBureau, Just Kampers, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Maze Media, Meteorwrite, Insurance Times (Newsquest Media Group), Open GI, Percayso, Principal Insurance Ltd, Synectic Solutions, Vast Visibility, Wakam, Premium Credit.
Prize Sponsors
- Hotel Chocolat (Bishop’s Stortford)
- Waitrose (Billericay)
And of course, a huge thank you to the staff at Stock Brook Manor for their exceptional hospitality.
Looking Ahead: Sterling Cup 2026
📅 Save the Date: Thursday, 10th September 2026
Team numbers will be limited to 25, so we encourage early registration to secure your place.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic day of golf, friendship, and fundraising.
Warm regards,
The Sterling Cup Organising Team
The Sterling Cup Organising Team