Lincolnshire entertainer and golfer Reg Robinson marks 98th birthday with another year on the course

A Lincolnshire man who once entertained crowds around the county during World War Two is still enjoying regular rounds of golf as he celebrates his 98th birthday. Reg Robinson, originally from Ashby in Scunthorpe, has signed up for another year at Holme Hall Golf Club, where he continues to play twice a week. For many readers across Lincolnshire, his story will strike a familiar chord - a life rooted in community, hard work and keeping active well into later years.

Mr Robinson, a former farm labourer, only took up golf nearly 50 years ago, yet went on to win the Senior Open at his club in 2017 when he was 89. That achievement alone would stand out, but it is his continued presence on the fairways at 98 that has drawn admiration from those around him. He said he felt lucky to have enjoyed a long and happy life, and spoke warmly about the support of the people he plays with.

In a light-hearted reflection on the practicalities of the game at his age, he said fellow golfers help him out if he ends up in a bunker. That sense of companionship is part of what makes the story resonate beyond one golf club. Across Lincolnshire, sports clubs often serve as social anchors as much as sporting venues, bringing together neighbours, friends and families over many years.

Mr Robinson's experience appears to reflect that tradition. His son, Pete Robinson, said it was an honour at the age of 68 to tell people he was going to play golf with his father. He also pointed to the wider family around Mr Robinson, saying he has two sons, two daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

At Holme Hall, Mr Robinson is described as a popular member whose smile lifts the day for others. The club's general manager said he was a pillar of the community and expressed hope that he could remain a member and still be playing into his 100s. For Lincolnshire readers, there is something especially local in the details of Mr Robinson's life.

From agricultural work to wartime entertainment and now time spent on the golf course, his story reflects several strands of the county's character. It is not simply about age, but about continuity - staying involved, keeping a routine and enjoying the company of others. As birthdays go, signing on for another year of golf is a fitting way to mark the occasion.

In a county where community ties and quiet resilience still mean a great deal, Reg Robinson's latest milestone is likely to be seen as both impressive and warmly familiar.

This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.