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Nottinghamshire are the new English Women’s County Champions, winning the title for the first time -with a match in hand. The county triumphed when they won their fourth match of the week at County Finals and Buckinghamshire did them the favour of defeating challengers Lancashire. The team spent anxious moments in front of the scoreboard checking and rechecking points before erupting into cheers. Their captain Kathryn Horberry beamed broadly as she said: “It’s absolutely fantastic!” Notts shared the morning foursomes and lost the top two singles to Alex Saunders and international Bethan Popel, who beat par, but their remaining four players all won their points. Meanwhile, Buckinghamshire were battling for their first win of the week – and one which proved to be crucial to the outcome of the tournament. By defeating Lancashire 5½-3½ they ended the Northern champions’ title challenge. Buckinghamshire captain Phillipa Cook said: “I knew how crucial it would be but it wasn’t at the forefront of our minds. The big thing for us was to get our win. The team have played really well all week but they haven’t managed to finish the games off.” They again trailed 2-1 after the morning foursomes but they played with great determination in the singles. Four of the matches were all square through the early holes, but the Buckinghamshire players edged ahead in the later stages and held on well for their win. “We are delighted,” said Phillipa. “We don’t like propping up the leaderboard!” Sussex were also delighted with their second win of the week, beating Essex 6-3. They got ahead in the foursomes with a 3/1 win from Jelina Fernando and Chloe Court, and a comprehensive 8/7 win by Katherine Russell – whose putter was hot - and county champion Chelsea Masters. In the singles Sophie Kennard and Aileen Greenfield both had comfortable 5/4 wins, while Jelina won 3/1 and Chelsea and Penny Brown both halved their matches. Team captain Sue Todd said: “It was lovely to play against Essex again. They used to be in our region but we haven’t played them since 2009. It was a very friendly game.” 10 LIFESTYLE & PRODUCTS

Victory for England LADIES GOLF – and another clean sweep

England won a tight match against Ireland 5-3 to successfully retain the Senior Women’s Home Internationals – and complete a second successive national clean sweep. English senior amateur champion Helen Lowe won the 18th and her game to seal the victory for the team at Elm Park Golf Club, Ireland. It’s the team’s ninth win since this championship began in 2003 and it means England have won the complete set of girls’, women’s and senior Home Internationals for the second year in a row. England captain Pat Wrightson, who earlier in the season steered the team to a European silver medal, commented: “It was an excellent effort by the team and it’s been a pleasure to be their captain.” England were put on the back foot on the first day of the tournament when they were held to a draw by Wales. They came straight back with a convincing win on the second day against Scotland; but Ireland, the European bronze medallists, had opened with two good wins. It meant that England had to win the title decider while Ireland – champions in 2012 and 2013 – would take the trophy with a win or a halved result. England set out with a strong foursomes performance and won the top two matches. Caroline Berry and Lulu Housman completed a perfect foursomes record with three wins from three outings and, like Julie Brown and Helen Lowe, were never behind in their game. In the singles, Cath Rawthore won the first two holes and stayed ahead for her game, eventually winning 4/3. Lindsey Shaw, by contrast, lost the first but quickly righted matters and was ahead after the third, never dropping behind again, winning 2/1. Helen Lowe’s match was always tight and there was never more than a hole in it. The players were all square after the 13th, with the next four holes all halved, but Lowe broke the deadlock with a win on the 18th to grab her point and confirm the team’s victory.

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Superb 62 wins Spirit silver for England’s women

A superb closing 62 from Hayley Davis and Bronte Law won the women’s silver medal for England at the Spirit International Amateur Championship in the USA. Their betterball score of 10-under par was the low round of the tournament and moved them up five places and into the medals. They finished on 17-under for the 54-hole event at Whispering Pines in Texas, four behind the champions, Mexico, and two ahead of Finland, Spain, Sweden and Japan, who all tied third.

Davis (Ferndown) started with a birdie on the first hole and Law (Bramhall) signed off with one on the 18th. They had a total of 12 birdies in the round, doubling up on the 10th and 11th.

Davis and Law are both students at US universities – Baylor and UCLA, respectively. Law is the reigning English amateur champion, while Davis has previously held the title, and both are England and GB&I internationals.

Their score also helped England into a share of fifth place on the mixed international leaderboard. The men’s team of Scott Gregory (Corhampton) and Jonathan Thomson (Lindrick) were 13th in their event on 11-under par. The overall team score was 28-under and they tied fifth with Sweden.

The Spirit International is a world class amateur golf event featuring 20 countries from six continents. It is played every other year, alternating with the World Amateur Team Championship and England won the international team event in 2007 and 2005.

12 Why not enjoy a Newquay golf break with Torquay Daish’s in 2016? Weymouth We’ve got hotels in 8 seaside locations, all featuring some great Bournemouth local golf courses. Whether it’s a large group of you, or you just Isle of Wight want to get away as a couple, Daish’s has accommodation to Eastbourne suit everyone. Group bookings call 01202 638841 Single bookings call 01202 638840 Visit www.daishs.com Teeing up the gender-free way

No sex please, we’re golfers! Golf is going gender-free as a growing number of clubs abandon ladies’ and men’s tees. They’re replacing them with tees which any member can play off to suit their ability and inclination. It’s seen as the perfect way

national news national to encourage improving golfers, to retain ageing players and to promote social golf. Golfers who are losing length can move to forward tees; improving players can gain an extra challenge by moving back and social golfers can choose to play together off the same tees. Gender-free tees are common in the USA and the concept is attracting growing attention here. Gemma Hunter, England Golf’s Handicap & Course Rating Manager, said: “It is still very new here but I know of over 30 courses which have rated at least one course for both genders. “This is all about making the best use of your golf course for all your members and for newcomers who want to take up the game. You’re not building new holes or tees, you’re just rating what you already have.” Sheringham Golf Club in Norfolk was among the first to introduce gender-free tees, while Trentham Park Golf Club in Staffordshire is the latest to join the trend. Sheringham took the plunge a couple of years ago when it also introduced a new set of forward tees to create an additional, short course. The club now has three sets of tees, all rated for men and women: from blue, the shortest, through to yellow and white. There is a further set of black tees which are rated only for men, on the advice of the ladies’ county association. Secretary/manager Neal Milton said: “It’s been a great success, particularly with our senior gentlemen and higher handicap ladies, who now have the opportunity to play a shorter course.” Milton first had the idea of gender-free tees when he was junior organiser at another club. “We had a young lady who was in England training and who was only allowed to play off the ladies’ forward tees, despite the fact she could hit it further than most of the men. The club insisted on the status quo.”

14 However, when he proposed the idea at Sheringham national news the club quickly got behind it, while also creating four academy holes for beginners on the practice ground and allowing the use of buggies in competition. “We have increased participation in our competitions and I believe we have better retention of members. We want people to play and to be part of the club for as long as they can,” said Milton. Trentham Park has abandoned the tee colours traditionally associated with the men’s and women’s game. Now the club has a black course (6390 yards), blue (6188), green (5255) – plus a composite blue/green course measuring 5694. Each of the four courses has been measured and rated for both men and women, who now have new scorecards, new tee furniture and new signage. There are also white tees, further down the fairways, for junior beginners. One advantage is that the whole club can play together, off all tees, in special competitions. Club manager Jon Farmer said: “We’re probably typical of the average golf club and want to retain the members we have and bring in new members. We’ve developed the course so that anyone can come and play the game and that’s important to us.” He went on: “This is just fantastic. We can give longevity to the ageing player who might have left because they were losing length and didn’t feel competitive. The complete beginner, who feels embarrassed teeing off in front of the clubhouse, can use the forward tee which is about 100 yards away. As players improve and want a greater challenge they can move back.” County Development Officer Gareth Shaw added: “Trentham Park is a forward thinking club, which is looking to recruit members and, most importantly, thinking of ideas to retain members. I believe gender-free tees tick all the retention boxes.” 15 Rookie Fitzpatrick wins British Masters

Matthew Fitzpatrick held off the challenge of Søren Kjeldsen, Shane Lowry junior G O LF and Fabrizio Zanotti to claim his first European Tour title at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports. The 21 year old rookie was the youngest player in the field but showed all the experience gained from his four previous top three finishes this season as he carded a closing 68 to finish two shots clear on 15 under at Woburn. The Englishman had been in great form all week and became the fourth wire-to-wire winner this year as the event returned for the first time since 2008 with 57,047 fans turning out to watch the action. “It’s not going to sink in for a long time, I know that,” he said. “The fans have just been incredible to me and unbelievably supportive and I can’t tell everyone how appreciative I am of that. Walking down every hole it’s, ‘Come on Matt’ and it’s amazing to have that support.” He added: “This year my goal was to keep my card, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do that after the start of my year. But I managed to start playing well and making more cuts and just picking up cheques, and then the past two months, I guess, I really got going. I made a lot of money and was able to secure my card in The Race to Dubai. It’s great.” Kjeldsen and Zanotti had been battling at the top of the leadeboard all day but had to settle for a share of second alongside Lowry after a pair of 69s, while the Irishman finished with a 67. Zanotti rattled in a birdie on the first from 12 feet to move alongside Fitzpatrick as joint overnight leader Kiradech Aphibarnrat started with back-to-back bogeys. Kjeldsen picked up a birdie on the second to make it a three-way tie at the top and the leading trio then all bogeyed the third and birdied the fourth to leave the leading group at 12 under. Fitzpatrick would then go on a run of six consecutive pars as Kjeldsen and Zanotti went blow-for-blow around the Marquess’ Course. Kjeldsen, after missing two makable birdie putts on the fifth and sixth, made four on the 538 yard par five seventh, but so did Zanotti and the pair also made gains on the ninth to open up a two-shot lead at the turn.

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Lowry had been in the chasing pack with birdies on the fourth and sixth - the latter courtesy of a 35-foot putt - and he drove through the green to set up a birdie on the j u n ior GOLF par four 12th to join the group at 12 under. And that group was soon just him as Fitzpatrick birdied the 11th after an approach to six feet and Aphibarnrat, who had recovered from his poor start with gains on the third and ninth, found the reeds on the 12th and dropped a shot. Fitzpatrick had no such trouble as he put another stunning approach inside three feet and moved into a share of the lead with six holes to play. He had clearly found his range with the irons and was within eight feet again on the 13th but saw his birdie putt lip out as an errant tee shot led to Zanotti dropping to 13 under and Aphibarnrat made double to see his chances disappear. Lowry also saw his hopes take a blow with a bogey on the 14th but he soon made it back on the par five 15th to get back to 12 under where he was joined by Zanotti who made it back-to-back bogeys. Kjeldsen three-putted on the par five 15th to squander a good chance to move ahead and Fitzpatrick capitalised despite finding the sand off the tee as he put another wedge close and made birdie to get to 15 under. Kjeldsen then made a bogey on the 16th as his tee shot ended up behind a tree and all of a sudden Fitzpatrick led the 40 year old and Lowry, who had birdied the 17th, by two. Zanotti birdied the 16th and 17th to get to within a shot of the leader but Fitzpatrick made a two of his own on the penultimate hole to open a two-shot lead which he held on to despite a bogey on 18.

17 The National Golf Club Challenge announces new beneficiary

After a successful association with Help for Heroes, The National Golf Club Challenge team – organisers of the UK’s largest

national news national amateur charity inter-club golf event – have announced a change of beneficiary for their various fundraising initiatives. From 2016 On Course Foundation will be the new National Golf Club Challenge partner and sole beneficiary for a period of 5 years. On Course Foundation supports the recovery of wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans through golf. The charity’s mission is to build confidence and self-belief in its members through golf skills and employment events and set them on the path to meaningful employment opportunities in the golf industry. As a sport, golf offers a unique platform where players of all skills and backgrounds can compete healthily, improving not only their physical but mental strength too. With many lacking self-belief, it’s the Foundation’s aim to help Members realise their potential and set them on a fulfilling career path.

18 national news “The National Golf Club Challenge has enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship with Help for Heroes,” Stacey Jeffries, NGCC Event Director commented, “I am extremely proud of what NGCC has achieved over the last 6 years, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds to support – through the work of Help for Heroes – our brave men and women injured while serving our country. It is a testament to the benevolence of the worldwide golfing community who have united with us during this period.” Stacey went on to say “We are now excited to move on to what we see as a natural progression for The National Golf Club Challenge. Through the wonderful initiatives put in place by On Course Foundation NGCC will continue to support our injured Soldiers, helping to enrich and rebuild their lives through the game of golf we all love.” NGCC Patron, Lee Westwood OBE commented, “The National Golf Club Challenge has done a fabulous job since 2010 and I’m excited to continue as Patron to the event moving forward, supporting On Course Foundation. I am really pleased to see how the game we all love to play can make a significant contribution to the lives of our Heroes as they work to rebuild their lives after suffering life changing injuries protecting our freedoms.” Sam Torrance, OBE also commented, “As a proud Patron of The National Golf Club Challenge, I think the new partnership with On Course Foundation is a perfect fit. It means we can continue the good work of supporting the brave lads and lasses from our Armed Forces who have suffered both physical and mental scars, by providing opportunities within golf. Superb!” Golf clubs all over the UK are invited to take part in the 2016 National Golf Club Challenge, by holding a qualifier at their own club – at the same time as fundraising for On Course Foundation. The aim of the event is to bring hundreds of golf clubs, and tens of thousands of golfers together to compete against each other, at the same time as demonstrating their support for our injured troops. Challenge Patron Marc Warren extended the following invitation, “I challenge golf club Captains, Secretaries, Pros, General Managers and golfers of all levels to get involved and make a difference. Remember, the funds raised will mean more brave individuals can learn new skills, build greater self-confidence and acquire valuable work experience as part of the Great British golfing community.” Star of the Ladies European Tour, NGCC Patron Melissa Reid said, “I’m thrilled to continue to be a part of such a worthy cause. Using golf to provide opportunities for real British Heroes as they rebuild their lives is a win, win for everyone.” There is no registration fee for golf clubs to take part in The National Golf Club Challenge. The only requirement is to raise as much money as possible through fundraising for On Course Foundation in, or around your NGCC event any time in May, June or July in 2016. Golf clubs can register online to take part in the 2016 National Golf Club Challenge by going to www.ngcc.uk or calling 01780 765599.

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David Joy, the Chief Executive of England Golf, is to leave the organisation at the end of this year to become the Chief Executive of British Canoeing. He announced his resignation to the Board and will take up his new appointment on 1 January 2016. England Golf Chairman Graham Yates said: “I must thank David Joy for his enthusiasm and support for England Golf and its aspirations. Significant progress has been achieved during his 2½ years in office, particularly with the launch of the Strategic Plan for England Golf, Raising Our Game. David will remain in office until 31 During his tenure he has overseen the December and the company will launch of the England Golf Strategic continue ‘business as normal’ until a Plan, Raising Our Game, which new appointment is made.” calls on all who are involved in the David Joy joined England Golf in sport to work together to create a April 2013, following the merger of brighter future for the game. It aims the former English Golf Union and to create: more players; more club English Women’s Golf Association. members; stronger clubs; winning He brought with him over 25 golfers; outstanding championships; years of management experience an improved image of the game; and within national and local sports excellent governance. organisations, more than 12 of which have been as a Chief Executive.

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East Berkshire Golf Club Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Ravenswood Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 6BD Telephone: 01344 772041 Fax: 01344 777378 31 BB&O win senior BB&O crown with command performance

BB&O put on a command performance to claim their first win in the English Senior Men’s County Championship at Robin Hood Golf Club, Solihull. BB&O swept past Yorkshire 7½-1½ to take the title in considerable style, with team captain Ashley Brewer scoring the winning point. “This is the holy grail of senior golf,” said Brewer, whose team was making their first appearance at County Finals – and were determined to grasp the opportunity. “BB&O have been trying to win this ever since it started but there are stronger counties in the South East and we have been second seven times in qualifying. To have finally got past our nemesis, Kent, by 22 shots in qualifying and to play at the magnificent Robin Hood Golf Club was our chance.” At the start of today’s play BB&O, Yorkshire and Devon were all in with a chance of winning the title, but the eventual champions started as favourites, knowing that a halved match or better would give them victory. They set out with much determination and, throughout the perfect autumn day, played with great consistency – and with notable mastery of the fast greens. Their result today gave them a perfect score of three wins from three matches, the maximum six points, and put them out of the reach of their rivals. They laid the foundations of their win with a clean sweep in the morning foursomes and took early control of the bottom two matches thanks to Ashley Brewer and David Cromie (winning 5/3) and Malcolm Reid and George Wilson (3/2). The final game involved three senior internationals – David Niven and Andrew Stracey for BB&O, Stephen East for Yorkshire – and was very closely contested, going to the 18th before BB&O secured a two-up win with a par four.

32 The team clearly carried the momentum into the singles and at the halfway BB&O stage a whitewash was very much on the cards. However, Stephen East and Ian Clarke saved Yorkshire’s blushes when they respectively won and halved their games. But the progress of the other matches was relentlessly in BB&O’s favour. George Wilson led the way, steadily increasing his early lead and scoring the team’s first point by the hefty margin of 7/5. Immediately behind him was Brewer who was also a man in a hurry. He was quickly three up and then won the 10th, 11th and 12th to go six up. A steady par on the 13th gave him a 6/5 win and secured the title. His team was far from finished. Malcolm Reid won on the 14th, Andrew Stracey claimed his point on the 16th and David Niven birdied the 16th to get back on level terms and went on to halve his game. In the day’s other match, Devon beat Worcestershire 6-3 and finished the event as runners-up. Devon were always the outsiders to take the title. They needed today’s results to all fall their way - and to win all nine of their games. Neither happened, but they put up a great fight, winning all three foursomes and going on to take three of the six singles.

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There was another cliff hanger of a final with the winners set to be crowned as South East Group Champions Herts played against Hampshire on neutral ground at Knole Park in Kent to battle it out for the title on a dry but cold day. The Knole Park course was extremely good and all players on both teams were enthusiastic in their praise of the layout and condition, which contributed to a great day of golf. Herts found themselves ahead in four matches, but only by 1 hole in two of them and were level in one match, so the lead was tenuous. Hants got a first point on the board with a 7/6 win and were ahead in four more, with two of them by a four hole margin. However, Herts fought hard over the last six holes. Captain Douglas, followed by John Ambridge and Mike Ready, the first three games, all won by 3/2, 2/1 and 3/2 respectively. In game 5, Tye Carter won the 18th par 4 hole with a birdie to win by one hole and Hugh Jenkinson played solidly in game 8 for a 3/2 victory to bring Hert’s points total to 5, so they were assured of halving the match. Everybody was following the last match on the course which was game 9 and was Bob Head for Herts. Bob scrambled a great half on the 15th after a penalty drop. He lost the 16th, but won the par 5 17th after his opponent missed a putt of about 2 feet or so. All square going down the 18th with a half point required. Bob played his second shot first to about 25 feet from the pin. Bob putted to within winning distance, which meant Hants needed to sink their putt to tie the match. The ball shaved the hole so Bob’s ½ point gave Herts the narrowest of victories. An excellent day and a great advertisement for the game of golf, played in the finest of spirit by all players. This caps an excellent season for the Seniors Team and bodes well for an even more successful 2016. (Report from Seniors Manager, John Parsons) West Middlesex win the Rowse Trophy

West Middlesex has won the Rowse Trophy for the first time since the competition changed to its current format. The ten-man team had to come back from being 3 down in the morning foursomes to end up with a 4-0 lead by lunch. The team battled on and took the trophy with some impressive playing. West Middlesex had to overcome Finchles, Ealing and Pinner Hill on the way to the final before taking on Crews Hill in the final at Northwood GC. The West Middlesex team consisted of Chris Wolseley, Mick McCormick, John Piper, Peter Reynolds, Chris Lynch, Jon Baker-Odlin, Frank Toner, Andy Sutton, Matt Alden and David Grabham won the Rowse trophy after coming from being down in 3 of the foursomes matches in the morning to lead 4 - 0 at lunchtime. The valiant Crews Hill team was Tom Griffin, Dan Crouch, Dan Brillus, Dan Sartori, Paul Swindells, Richard Tomlin, Harry Hardy and Chris Bell. 39 The Royal Blackheath Golf Club The English....Scottish Club Est. 1608

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A 12-handicapper from Victoria Park has won an expenses-paid trip to Morocco after qualifying for the final of the 2015 Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo. Rene Hawkins secured his place in the UK regional qualifying at Manor House when he scored 36 points. A total of 32 players will travel to Morocco in February for the competition, which will be played at the five-star Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa hotel. The highly rated Gary Player-designed links-style course, which dates from 2009, demands long carries between tees and fairways, as the vegetation and sand shape the layout. Hawkins told local media “I know Peter Jones, who I played with and who won the event, and he had 13 one-putts, which is phenomenal golf. And the other guy finished fourth with 35 points, so it was a good group to go out in. When you’re playing with good people it makes the game easier.” The Moroccan National Tourist Office’s director for UK and Ireland, Amine Boughaleb, said: “Last year was the centenary of golf in Morocco and, fittingly, the first year our country was the title sponsor of the HowDidiDo Matchplay. The event was such a huge success, however, for both the participants and Morocco, that we were only too happy to renew our association with the competition.”

West Herts team win the Herts Team Cup at Moor Park

The Herts Team Cup event was altered this year for the 1st time and became a club knockout matchplay event for category 2 and 3 golfers and it is fair to say that the event has captured the imagination of clubs and players alike. This year 32 clubs entered, with matches played throughout the year, culminating in the final match taking place at Moor Park on the West course between West Herts and Welwyn Garden City. Both sides had won through to the final by virtue of winning 4 matches. Both had won at least one match away from home. Interestingly, both teams had won at least one match by holes up after drawing 2-2 with their respective opponents too. The final was played in good spirits. West Herts took an early 2-0 lead by winning both the 1st two Category 2 by some margin and actually took an unassailable lead with the two matches remaining on the course due to the size of the wins. 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West Byfleet is a warm and friendly traditional members club established in 1906 and located only 3 miles from Woking. We are very proud to offer one of the best free draining winter courses in the Surrey Heathland area to host a society event and welcome all visitors Monday to Friday. AUTUMN/WINTER SOCIETY PACKAGES Par Package Birdie Package Eagle Package £40 per person £45 per person £50 per person

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All players must choose the same menu. Please advise should vegetarian / other dietary meals be required. OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST West Byfleet Golf Club, Sheerwater Road, West Byfleet, Nr WOKING, KT14 6AA Phone: 01932 343433 Email: [email protected] www.wbgc.co.uk 43 Under 14s County League SURREY Championship Final

In a repeat of last year’s League Final, Surrey Number four was Lewis Brown who had a were again up against Hertfordshire, who fabulous battle with his opposite number had won a very close match. As last and a half was a fair result for both players. year’s final had been hosted by a Although Luke Stock always appeared to be Hertfordshire club this year it was agreed in control of his match he had to dig deep Surrey would host, with Pyrford Golf Club to to hold off his opponent, winning 1up. Ollie be the venue. Kail was next and soon found himself well down, but after nine he had pulled it back to The format for this competition is the six just 1down. He did a brilliant job of taking Counties involved Essex, Kent, Hampshire, control on the back nine and ran out the Hertfordshire, Surrey and Sussex are winner 2&1, a great fight back and a crucial drawn into two zones of three, and play win for the team score. each other three times with each hosting one match. For 2015 the zones were Babar Haq played solid golf in his match Essex, Kent, Surrey in one and Hampshire, and never let the Hertfordshire lad get Hertfordshire and Sussex in the other. The in it, although the back nine was an even format for each match is 12 a side, triple battle, but he eventually ran out the winner singles match play off scratch, although 2&1. Barnes Wallis was in defiant mood the players go out in handicap order. The and totally dominated his match with some winners of each zone then play each other excellent golf taking the spoils 3&2. Ryan to determine the Champions. Griffiths was another Surrey player in a ding dong of a match but came out the wrong In a repeat of last year’s League Final, side of the score, losing 2&1. Abdus-Samad Surrey were again up against Hertfordshire. Banday and Jason Denham unfortunately The format was singles scratch match play both suffered heavy losses. in handicap order, although as the course was busy it was agreed to send the boys With all the other matches finished and out in fours, this would help maintain a the score incredibly tight at 51⁄2pts each sustained pace of play for them. Leading it would be down to match number 11 the way as he has done all season was where Egor Zotov was Surrey’s player. Captain Enrique Dimayuga who once again Egor had been 2 down as he stood on came in with a fine win to get the team off the 10th tee but was full of determination to a great start. Next out was Joe Wood who and confidence. By the 15th he was 1up and found himself down by one at the halfway he then won the 16th to go 2up. With all the stage and despite giving it his all just lost other players, parents, team coaches and 1down. Ben Partridge also found himself on managers watching the two boys played the the receiving end of some good golf and lost 17th par three which Egor lost. his match.

44 Now 1up and in fast fading light, Egor showed maturity above his age in coping with the SURREY pressure of the situation and whilst his opposition found the water, he played the hole perfectly to win 2up and ensure Surrey took revenge for last year’s defeat. The final score was 61⁄2pts to 51⁄2pts, close indeed!

In the non-scoring “playing reserve” match the score was even with Andrew Hinks-Finney losing his match but Calin Rosu winning his. For the second year in succession the final between these two teams had been extremely close, all the matches were played in a super spirit and it has to be said the parents and spectators added to the fantastic match atmosphere that it was.

45 Surrey Juniors retain International Trophy SURREY Surrey junior golfers have pulled off the impressive feat of winning the international Friendship Trophy for the third year in a row. The Friendship Trophy is an international team competition against teams from France, represented by the Midi-Pyrenees area, Spain, represented by the Catalunya area and Germany, represented by a team from Nordrhein Westfallen. Surrey represent England for the fourth time. This year’s event was played at Toulouse Sielh in the south of France. The competition is a 36 hole gross stroke play event with teams of 6 players – 2 girls and 4 boys.

All of the teams had international players and the standard is extremely high and Surry’s combined handicap for all 6 players was +1. The teams played 18 holes on both Saturday and Sunday with the best four gross scores counting from each team.

After Saturday, Surrey led with Spain one shot behind and on Sunday stretched the lead to win by 7 shots with Germany second, France third and Spain fell away to come forth.

46 Surrey’s captain for the event was Max O’Hagan from West Hill Golf Club and the other SURREY members of the team were Lauren Horsford of Wimbledon Park Golf Club, Martha Lewis of St George’s Hill Golf Club, Harvey Byers of Walton Heath Golf Club, Cameron Bell of RAC Club Woodcote Park, and Alfie Fox of Roehampton Club. The course at Toulouse Sielh is a challenging par 72 over 6,900yrds and hosts numerous professional tournaments – Surrey’s best four scores were between 71 and 75 for both days and averaged 72.5 on Sunday and 72.75 on Saturday.

At one point on Sunday Surrey’s best four scores came to a total of 6 under par (-3, -2, -2, -1 and level) but they fell away a bit over the last few holes – Lauren got to -3 and finished with Surrey’s best score of the weekend of 71. Towards the end on Sunday it looked as though the Germans we closing in. Alfie was in the last group and played a fantastic tee shot on a long par 3 18th to within about 6 foot and holed the put for a birdie and that sealed the victory for Surrey.

It was a great experience for the players as they play in four balls with one player from each region – they can practice their language skills and it is played in great spirit but also very competitive.

47 Golfing Great – Sir Michael Bonallack OBE

Born in Chigwell on the last day of 1934, Sir GOLFING GREAT Michael Francis Bonallack OBE learned golf under the tutelage of the head professional at Chigwell golf course, who at the time was Bert Hodson. Bonallack added the Boy’s Championship to his list of early wins in 1952 at the age of 18. Bonallack certainly had the skill to become a pro, however, he decided to remain an amateur in an era when the professional game was booming. Instead, he worked full-time as a salesman in the family business and was allowed time off to compete. Five years after winning the boy’s national he won his first proper adult competition – The Berkshire Trophy. Two years later he followed it up with a win in the Sunningdale Foursomes. But it was in the 60s when he started to win multiple competitions. In 1961 he won The Amateur Championship, The Berkshire Trophy and the Golf Illustrated Gold Vase. His best year ever was 1968 when he won The Amateur Championship, English Amateur, Brabazon Trophy, Berkshire Trophy, Golf Illustrated Gold Vase and the Eisenhower Trophy. But Bonallack was also a veteran of the Walker Cup. In all, he made 9 appearances, although he was only on the winning side of three of them. Bonallack is best known for his activities off the golf course though. Soon after retiring he joined a golf course design company as well as serving in several positions within golf administration. In 1984 he was offered the post as the chairman of the European Professional Golfers Association. He later became the chairman of the Golf Foundation before moving on to serve as the President of the English Golf Union. In 1971, his work within golf administration was recognised with an OBE for services to golf. In 1983 he took up what is arguably the highest position in golf as the secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. He was in the position until his retirement in 1999. A year before he retired he was created a Knight Bachelor in 1998 and in 2000, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. There is also a trophy that bears his name and every two years, two teams of amateur players from different countries play for the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy.

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Golf Clubs IN KENT KENT

Ashford Hilden Park Golf Centre Sidcup Barnehurst Homelands - now Kingsnorth Sittingbourne East Barnehurst Golf Club Southern Valley Bearsted Hythe Golf Club St. Augustine’s Beckenham Place Park Kent & Surrey Staplehurst Park Bexleyheath Kings Hill Stonelees Birchwood Park Knole Park Sundridge Park Boughton Littlestone Warren Tenterden Braeside London Beach Thamesview Broke Hill London Club Tudor Park Bromley Lydd Tunbridge Wells Broome Park Manston Upchurch River Valley Canterbury Mid Kent Walmer & Kingsdown Chart Hills Nizels Weald of Kent Chelsfield Lakes North Foreland West Kent Cherry Lodge Oast Park West Malling Chestfield Park Wood Westerham Chislehurst Pedham Place Westgate & Birchington Cobtree Poult Wood Whitstable & Seasalter Cray Valley Prince’s Wildernesse Darenth Valley Redlibbets Woodlands Manor Dartford The Ridge Wrotham Deangate Ridge Rochester and Cobham Etchinghill Roundwood Hall faversham Royal Blackheath Corinthian (was Fawkham Royal Cinque Ports Valley) Royal St. George’s Gillingham Ruxley Park Hawkhurst Golf Club Sene Hemsted Forest Sevenoaks Town Hever Castle Sheerness High Elms Shortlands

49 Kent win EG South Eastern Group Daily Telegraph County League Final KENT Golfers playing for both Kent and Essex were greeted by a course full of mist for the beginning Husband and wife of the Telegraph County League Final. But that did not dampen the spirits of the two sides, who win Battle of were both keen to get the win. If Kent were to Britain Trophy win, it would be their first in 12 years, so there was a lot to play for. A husband and wife have beaten off Kent started well. The first pairing of Liam Burns other golfers to jointly win both the and George Mullins won a point for Kent with a men’s and the lady’s Battle of Britain 5&4 win. Daniel Byrne and Danny Jones added competition at Wildernesse Golf Club another to the scoreboard with a win of 6&4. The in Severnoaks. Nigel Sheilds took the match played by Freddie Price and Josh Bristow honours in the men’s competition didn’t go as Kent would have wanted with a 4&3 against stiff opposition from 68 loss. Kent did, however, finish the morning on golfers while a few days later, not to top with another win by the final pairing, Dan be outdone, his wife won the lady’s Brown and Mark Collins, with a 3&1, making the competition too. Winners get to share morning rounds score 3-1 to Kent. the trophy with each of them having it The afternoon round was full of sporting tension, for six months. This year though, it can both teams battling it out for the victory and just sit on the same mantelpiece! not giving and inch. Josh Bristow was first out The competition was first played in and it was an Essex win 5&3, taking the overall 2008 and commemorates Flight score to 3-2. Dan Byrne was Kent’s second man Lieutenant Lionel Harold Schwind who up and Essex fought back, winning the game to was shot down in 1940 during the Battle bring the total to 3 a piece. of Britain and crashed onto the golf Mark Collins and Liam Burns gave Kent some course. The wreckage of his Hurricane relief winning their games 3&1 and 4&3. was discovered in the 70s and one of the Meanwhile George Mullins had unfortunately pistons is incorporated into the trophy. lost his match 4&3 bringing the total to 5-4 to Since the early 80s there has been Kent. Danny Jones won his game 4&3, giving a memorial stone on the site where Kent the 6 points needed for the half. However, FLT/LT Schwind crashed and each every member of that first team wanted the win; Remembrance Day, crosses are left to they hadn’t travelled to Dorset and gone every remember him and the other pilots who game that season unbeaten to settle for a half; lost their life in the summer of 1940. so the pressure was on! Nigel’s father was a fighter pilot Kent had two players left, Dan Brown and who flew both Hurricanes Freddie Price. Price had brought his match back and Spitfires during to all square from 3 down and was heading down the war, so the win the last. Freddie Price took a half for the Kent was especially win and Dan Brown won his game down the 18th close to his brining the final score to 7 ½ - 4 ½ for Kent. The heart. score doesnt reflect the battle that took place and the effort that was put in by all players.

50 LIFESTYLE & PRODUCTS KENT

Winter Packages 2015/16 Package Prices from £28.50 per person Bespoke packages on request. Ideal for corporate & large society/charity days To book please call Lizzie or Debbie on: 01959 522944 www.darenthvalleygolfcourse.co.uk

Chelmsford Golf Club

Chelmsford Golf Club welcomes societies and corporate bookings throughout the year. We would be happy to provide a package tailored to your requirements Your day can comprise 18, 27 or 36 holes with flexible reserved tee times for parties of 12 or more. Your experience will be enhanced by our friendly service from all departments at the club and may also include the services of one of our Front of House staff acting as host for the day. Your chosen meals will be served in a private dining room and the lounge bar offers an extensive range of beers, wines and soft drinks. Our Catering team have prepared some delicious menus to make your off-course experience as memorable as your golf. If you would like to have a golf day at Chelmsford, please contact Sarah Smith on 01245 254905 or [email protected].

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52 LIFESTYLE & PRODUCTS Wallis is King amongst Sandwich Royalty KENT

North Foreland’s Richard Wallis has won the PGA Sandwich Links Championship, supported by Callaway and Shepherd Neame, shooting a level par 142 for the two rounds on the Sandwich links at Prince’s and Royal St. George’s. Taking home the richly deserved £1,500 winner’s cheque, the former four time Virgin Atlantic PGA South Order of Merit winner led the event from the start to finish. Chris Gane carded 144 for second place and £1,000, while Benn Barham finished with 146 for third place tying with Hayling’s own links expert, Mark Treleaven. Wallis shot a four-under-par 68 around Prince’s on the first day to finish a shot ahead of Treleaven, and collected an extra £200 into the bargain for the leading score. Two more shots off the pace with cards of 71 were Gane, Barham and the new Virgin Atlantic PGA South Order of Merit champion James Ablett (Lee-on-the-Solent). In the second round, Royal St. George’s bared its teeth with a stiff two to three club breeze giving full effect to The Open venue’s challenge, which was reflected in the second day’s scoring. Ally Mellor (Hype Sports Mgt.) shot the best round, a two-over-par 72 that took the £200 prize for the day’s leading score, while Gane shot a 73 and Barham came in with a five-over-par 75. Such was the wind that Wallis was four-over-par by the time he got to the sixth hole, but a run of pars and a birdie at the ninth got him back on track. A bogey at the 12 th was repaired with an excellent birdie at the canal hole, the par five 13 th. One more bogey at the final hole added up to a four-over-par 74, but his final total of 142 was more than good enough, winning the event by two shots. The two day Pro-Am event attracted 26 teams from all over the UK and even as far away as The Netherlands, coming to relish the links challenge on offer at Sandwich. Many teams also took the opportunity to enjoy the excellent facilities and accommodation at The Lodge at Prince’s. Prince’s Director of Golf Rob McGuirk commented, “The PGA Sandwich Links Championship Pro-Am is now an established annual fixture and it’s great to be able to showcase what Prince’s, Royal St George’s and indeed, our whole corner of Kent has to offer in terms of great golf.”

He continued, “To attract the very best players from the Region and further afield has been our goal through all the work and developments we have made, and will be continuing to make, at Prince’s.” 53 Avington Park Golf Course

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54 Hampshire and Essex share HAMPSHIRE, ISLE OF WIGHT & DORSET Southern Eastern Colts League Trophy Sophie decides to Four Isle of Wight golfers helped the Hampshire Colts to come out even turn pro with Essex in the South Eastern Colts League trophy. There was no space Dorset golfing star Sophie Keech will at all between the two sides, who be chasing after a Ladies European tour ended up in a very close-run draw. card after she announced her decision to Rowlands Castle hosted the event and turn professional. She is currently playing both teams started strongly. Essex on the WPGA International Challenge by accumulated a 5-4 lead but Hampshire invitation and she has chosen the final were still looking strong. In the morning tournament of the Let Access Series at foursomes, Shanklin and Sandown’s Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk to be her Conor Richards, and Sam Day, lost first event as a professional. The 19 year- their match, while Freshwater’s Ryan old Parkstone Golf Club player will be Harmer and Jason Stokes, lost their heading to Morocco for the pre-qualifying game. Sundborg was paired with event to try and win her tour card. Keech Westridge’s Josh Oddy and they won told local press “After the English match their match. It all came down to the play that I won on July my coach said I final hole and while Jordan Sundorg was ready to turn professional and I felt bogeyed it and Essex made par, it was it was the right time to do it, I didn’t feel I actually Sundborg who won the game. had anything to lose. I’d been an amateur This left the match tied at 6-6 so the for a while, finished this season second in title is shared between the two teams. the English rankings, and I always want In the competition’s history Hampshire to push myself, so now I am going to be a have beaten Essex four times. However, small fish in a big pond now!” they were not quite able to make it a 5th Sophie has also got her sights on a this time. Well done to both teams. place in the Olympic team for Rio 2016. She was first introduced to golf by her grandad at the age of eight and she loved it from the moment she first picked up a club. She was soon beating most of her peers, including the boys. For a while she lived in Portugal with her family which offered the chance of an early round of golf every day. In her late teens, Sophie decided to get some experience of the professional tour before deciding to turn professional. She is currently looking for sponsors to help her fulfil her dream.

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Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Club o ers a warm welcome to all societies. Our golf packages can be tailored to your exact requirements and we are delighted to help with all aspects of planning and event management – making the whole experience simple and stress-free.

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The senior golf team took apart in the Alexander Quin Invitational Tournament, on 21st and 22nd September. This was the first time that HCS had been invited, with the top 28 player from Schools, Colleges and Universities in the UK playing 54 holes of golf over 2 days. HAMPSHIRE, ISLE OF WIGHT & DORSET ISLE OF HAMPSHIRE,

The team of Arvind Brar, Henry Sparks and Arun Brar played in some tough conditions and finished 7th overall, a very respectful position considering the level of Universities and Colleges attending.

On the final day Henry Sparks played a fantastic round to finish 3 under par and 14th= overall. With fellow team mate Arun Brar shooting an incredible 8 under par, he was 1 shot off setting the course record, set by a professional golfer. Arun scored consistently well over the three days and finished a very impressive second overall. A fantastic result for HCS golf team, who are starting to compete regularly at a national level. 58 PART OF UNITED LEARNING

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History has been made by the Ladies teams of Long Ashton Golf Club

For the first time in the 101 years since their formation, both Long Ashton’s Bristol & District Ladies A and B Alliance league teams have been promoted in the same year! The ladies A team won Division Two thereby winning the Trill Cup and have been promoted to Division One and the Ladies B team also won their division and been promoted to Division 4 and are also the proud holders of the Bath Salver!

The A team’s promotion to Division 1 has been achieved despite not being able to call on England International golfer Bethan Popel and Gloucestershire County youngster Alex Giles for all fixtures due to their representative duties.

The Alliance team promotions tie in with Long Ashton’s new ‘Get into Golf’ campaign which are a series of small group coaching sessions aimed at ladies returning to golf or for those wishing to take up the sport and meet new friends and hopefully eventually become the next team players! These lessons tie in with Long Ashton’s starter Academy membership packages tailored to suit each individual.

The group Get into Golf coaching sessions started from mid-October and will run throughout the winter using Long Ashton’s excellent short game area and the floodlit covered driving range and will be run by our Assistant Professionals, Roy Holland and Tom Widley. These popular courses start from £25 for 5 lessons and can be tailored for groups of friends, sports clubs or local businesses or alternatively just ring and book your space on one of the group dates already available 64 Long Ashton Golf Club Championship Course

A stunning championship course with unrivalled practice facilities including a floodlit driving range, excellent freshly prepared food and the warmest of welcomes. Full and Academy Memberships available. Book your place now for our “Get into Golf” coaching sessions. Don’t just take our word for it... come and see why everyone is talking about Long Ashton Golf Club.

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Stewart King has recently taken up an appointment as Club Manager at Lilley Brook Golf Club in Cheltenham. Stewart brings a great wealth of experience to the role and is a very good golfer in his own right having represented England at Senior’s International level and was Welsh Open Seniors champion in 2008. Stewart’s most recent role was that of Secretary Manager at The West Lancashire Golf Club, which is an Open qualifying venue and well respected club where he enjoyed fourteen years employment. He is well versed in all aspects of running a golf club and is delighted to be joining Lilley Brook. He sees Lilley Brook as a “hidden gem” that has massive potential and without doubt is a course that will appeal to golfers of all abilities. With the Club Professional, Simon Harrison, moving to Gog Magog, the appointment of Paul Woodham of STRI as the courses consultant agronomist working with Nigel Thompson in looking after the course, there will be a completely new team at Lilley Brook. With the support of a most enthusiastic Board of Directors, Stewart is looking forward to taking Lilley Brook forward and ensuring that the course receives the national recognition that it warrants.

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Dixon’s day at Mendip Spring

Enmore Park touring player David Dixon followed his fine display in the winning PGA Cup team by claiming top place in the Gloucester and Somerset medal at Mendip Spring with a two- under-par 69.

Dixon, playing in the final group, made six threes, including birdies at the first, fifth and ninth, over the front nine to reach the turn in 32. He carded further birdies at the 12th, 15th and 18th to offset a bogey at the difficult 11th and a double bogey seven at the 16th. He also added the birdie sweep money along with the first prize.

Ross Langdon (Gloucester) finished runner-up for the second successive week on 70 but he did move to the top of the Total Triumph Order of Merit. He opened with back to back birdies and made another at the ninth to turn at level par after dropping three shots. His final birdie came at the 16th.

The Somerset venue hosted a medal for the first time on a chilly but sunny day. Former Mendip Spring club champion Dan Toogood, now assistant at Weston-super-Mare, returned to take third on 71. He made a superb fightback after struggling at four over through seven holes.

Louis Boston (Windmill Golf Academy), another player who has shown consistent early season form, shot 72 for fourth. David Haines (Burnham and Berrow), Nick Ellis (Naunton Downs) and Knowle assistant David Williams shared fifth on 74. Haines and Ellis shared the Over 40’s sweep. IMPROVE YOUR DRIVE WITH THE HELP OF THE VOLVO GOLF CLUB.

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The South West team were narrow 8-7 winners in their annual match versus The Midlands which took place at Burnham & Berrow GC. SWCGA and ex Cornwall County Captain Steve Rickard’s team included two Cornish County players in his 10 man team and both Rob MacGregor (Tehidy Park) and Conor Wilson (Perranporth) played their part in the overall win with a fine foursomes win although both lost their singles matches by the one hole.

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The afternoon singles however saw the Midlands Golf Union put up a severe challenge winning the first two singles matches and halving the next two to ensure a nail biting finish with the South West just hanging on to run out winners by that single point.

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Eight Clubs were represented and attendees were given a hands-on approach to understanding and using Twitter as a business marketing tool at a great talk by local sports journalist Ross Reid. Ross was there to guide guests through the reasons for adopting Twitter as a free social medium from which all Golf Clubs could benefit. James, son of Ross, led everybody through the account set-up process, posting messages and photos and provided a very useful insight into Twitter and its applications. All present agreed that his workshop had been most valuable introduction to the commercial world of Twitter.

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www.rushmoregolfclub.co.uk Swindon brothers narrowly miss WILTSHIRE American Golf win Sam and Tom Ruddle from Swindon narrowly missed out on wining the American Golf Nine-hole Championship at the Belfry. With the Wiltshire just first prize of a trip to the Bahamas on miss out on offer, the brothers played some great golf in the first two rounds, which Alresford Cup were held on the Ryder Cup course. They moved through to the semi- On a beautiful autumn sunny morning finals as the fourth-placed qualifiers at Alresford Golf Club in Hampshire, and were in strong contention to take girls’ teams from seven counties the win. However, standing in their gathered to compete for the 2015 way was some strong opposition from Alresford Cup. Represented were some good qualifying teams. Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire with six The brothers took an early lead in the girls competing for each county with matchplay format and pulled away a spread of handicaps from 0 to 36. from the opposition throughout the Wiltshire’s team comprised Seona round. Their excellent efforts put Mauchline (High Post), Ashleigh them up against Yorkshire players Thorne (Wrag Barn), Alex Sadler Luke Eustace and Mark Kelly in the (Tidworth), Lauren Brooks (N Wilts), final. Sadly, the Swindon brothers Laura Curtis (Cumberwell & Whitley) started badly by losing the first and Hattie Dunn (S & S Wilts). two holes and they could not come back against the fierce opposition Each team member played an of the northerners. The match was individual stableford competition eventually won by Eustace and Kelly and the best four scores in each by 3&1. county were added together to produce the final result. The scoring was good and for a while it looked as though there might have to be a countback to discover the winner. But the fantastic Wiltshire team moved ahead to be in the lead, only to be nudged into second place by Kent who put in a fantastic flourish at the end. The competition is a great chance for newer players to experience a competition alongside more experienced players and all competitors had a great day.

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As well as being the #1 of choice of professionals, Bushnell rangefinders are also at the forefront of the amateur game. England South Region and Surrey County coach John Noble has extolled the performance and versatility of Bushnell devices for not only competition but as part of practice regimes for his elite students and indeed all amateurs.

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With its Exchange Technology, the Bushnell Tour X provides the perfect tool for practice, with Noble receiving positive feedback from all his players on the latest market leading Bushnell laser rangefinder, including leading Surrey County player, Simon Crockett: “The Tour X, with its dual function is fantastic and it means I can have all the technology of a slope enabled laser for preparation, as well as a tournament conforming laser for when I am competing. It allows me to create and adjust yardage books for tournaments, ensuring any elevation changes are accurately recorded. In my opinion this is a tool that every serious golfer should have.”

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THE TRICK SHOT SHOW Are you looking for that little something different at your events? Look no further than the Dean Davis Golf Show. Dean will perform his repertoire of trick shots with audience participation and you do not even have to be a golfer to be taken into a world of disbelief! Suitable for golf days, corporate days, charity days and even weddings, Dean’s show can take place on a tee box, on the practice ground or on a driving range, Dean’s show is certainly one not to be missed!

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