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Elementary from Watson at Oulto....

Elementary from Watson at Oulton The Gtour continues to be a success as the second event of the season was another sell out after De Vere Oulton Hall played host on Friday 11th March. The sun shone on what was the first mid-week event ever on Tour which saw a packed field of 56 arrive knowing that a good day will earn them the ever important order of merit points which goes towards the Race to Cyprus. Steve Watson continued his early season form to claim victory with 36 points. Watson, who had a top-five finish at De Vere Staverton Park in the first event of the season, birdied the last hole to claim victory at Oulton: “It was tough out there at times with the wind changing direction, but I was very pleased with the way I scored especially on the front nine. “I needed that birdie on the last, I missed out on a prize at Staverton on a count back and I was playing with Lee (Parham) who finished second and I knew he was having a good back nine so the birdie won it for me in the end.” New to the tour this season, Watson has been impressed with what he has seen so far: “It’s brilliant; I’ve nothing but praise from what I’ve seen so far. I’ve been made to feel very welcome. A friend of mine recommended it to me and I’m glad he did now.” Lee Parnham finished top of the birdie tier and second overall with 35 points to finish a point behind Watson. Third place went to Paul Whiting with 34 points followed by last events winner Kevin King who maintained his position at the top of the order of Merit with another good showing. Players don’t have long to wait before trying to earn more valuable points in their race to Cyprus. Saturday 19th March see’s the Tour head to Cheshire and the Stunning De Vere Wychwood Park. The 7213 yard championship course always brings the best out of the players and to win there is not an easy task. Results: 1. Steve Watson 36 points, 2. Lee Parnham 35pnts, 3. Paul Whiting 34pnts, 4. Kevin King 32pnts, 5. Ian Halliwell 31pnts, 6. Phil Eadsforth 31pnts, 7. John Kelford 31pnts, 8. Matthew Surgey 31pnts, 9. Chris Nuttall 31pnts, 10. Raymond Share 30pnts. For more information on the Gtour visit www.gtour.co.uk

FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE UPDATE...

GLENBRAE BECOME OFFICIAL SUPPLIER TO THE 2011 FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE Concierge Golf, organisers of the Four Nations Golf Challenge, are proud to announce that Glenbrae is to be the Official Supplier of golf clothing to the 2011 and 2012 FNGC Grand Finals. As an Official Supplier, Glenbrae will be supplying all Grand Final competitors with their high quality British made Knitwear, along with range of beautiful coordinating polo shirts, with the appropriate FNGC national crest embroidered on the garments. Roger Brady, Director of Concierge Golf, said; “We are delighted for the Four Nations Golf Challenge to be associated with Glenbrae who represent the highest possible standard in golf clothing and starting with the 2011 Grand Final at The Oxfordshire, our amateur competitors representing the teams of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, will really look and feel like professionals.” Andrew Jones, General Manager of Glenbrae, added; “Glenbrae recognised that the Four Nations Golf Challenge follows the traditions of team golf and as such, we wanted to be part of this unique and quality event.” Open to men and ladies, The Four Nations Golf Challenge will culminate in a Grand Final to be contested by four teams of 12 players representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales at The Oxfordshire Golf Club in the Chiltern Hills from 25 - 28 September, 2011. The 2011 Grand Final will be televised on Sky Sports. To earn their chance to represent the Champion Golf Nation of the Year, a pair will need to win a maximum of four four-ball, better-ball matches, starting in May, in regional brackets consisting of 16 pairs each. If necessary, depending on the number of entries, a one-day final qualifying event will be held to decide which six pairs will represent their country in the Grand Final. The Oxfordshire, a spectacular rolling layout designed by Rees Jones and owned by the Leaderboard Group which also includes Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Sandford Springs, opened its own state- of-the-art four-star hotel last May and every finalist will stay free of charge throughout the four days of the Grand Final. The cost of entry is just £20.00 per person (£40.00 per pair) and entries will close on 30th April 2011. For tournament registration and other information click onto www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.ukor call the Tournament Office on 01276 35505.

Schedule of events for Gtour - Race to Cyprus 2011...

Gtour R2C Oulton Hall De Vere Oulton Hall Golf Club Fri 11th Mar 2011 Stableford 40 view Gtour R2C Wychwood Park Wychwood Park Golf Club Sat 19th Mar 2011 Stableford 40 view Gtour R2C Wokefield Park De Vere Venues Wokefield Park Sat 16th Apr 2011 Stableford 60 view Gtour R2C Slaley Hall De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Club Sat 14th May 2011 Stableford 48 view Gtour R2C Herons Reach De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club Sat 4th Jun 2011 Stableford 48 view Gtour R2C Moor Allerton Moor Allerton Golf Club Sat 2nd Jul 2011 Stableford 48 view Gtour R2C Manning's Heath Mannings Heath Golf Club Sat 16th Jul 2011 Stableford 48 view Gtour R2C Dunston Hall De Vere Dunston Hall Golf Club Sat 20th Aug 2011 Stableford 48 view Gtour R2C Mottram Hall De Vere Mottram Hall Hotel Golf Club Sat 17th Sep 2011 Stableford 48 view Gtour R2C UK Semi Final De Vere Belton Woods - Lakes Golf Club Sun 13th Nov 2011 Stableford 52 view Gtour R2C UK Semi Final De Vere Belton Woods - Lakes Golf Club Mon 14th Nov 2011 Stableford 52 view

Gtour Race to Cyprus....

Gtour Race to Cyprus - King Reigns Supreme at Staverton The 2011 Gtour Race to Cyprus season got off to a fantastic start on Saturday 19 February at De Vere Staverton Park, Northamptonshire. In difficult conditions Kevin King came out on top and gained maximum Order of Merit points as all the players look ahead to the grand final at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus. On a day where everything went right King was happy with his performance: “Today was just a great day for me and one of those days where everything seemed to go right and on the greens which were fantastic, I was holing everything from 10ft which made things a lot easier”. A solid debut performance on tour from Thomas Jones helped him claim the top prize in the Eagle tier followed by Graham Miles and Gary walker respectively. In the birdie tier behind overall winner King, Lee Parnham and Jayson Liu collected prizes on the day and put themselves in good position for the season ahead. The top 52 will head to a two day semi-final at De Vere Belton Woods with the top 10 moving forward to the grand final and booking their place on the plane to Cyprus. With three new dates added already, Friday 11 March at De Vere Oulton Hall, Saturday 2 July at Moor Allerton Golf club and Saturday 16 July at Mannings Heath Golf Club the tour is ever growing in stature. A sell out field of 52 players played in the first event and with the next two already booked up you have to be quick if you want to be involved in the best amateur tour around. Membership is free and all you have to do is log on at www.gtour.co.uk and sign up for the next available event. For further information visit www.gtour.co.uk

The Scottish Disability Golf Partnership (SDGP)

The SDGP is proud to announce its first PGA supervised Golf Training and Tuition day for 2011. It will be held at the Wellsgreen Golf Academy, Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Saturday 9 April and will run from 09:30 through to 16:00. There are initially places for fifty disabled golfers and their coaches, guides or carers The SDGP are providing a golf lesson, use of practice facilities, catering and golf on the adjacent course for each person. A £20 entry deposit, which will be refunded on attendance, is the only requirement for attendees. Anyone of any age or golfing standard, who has a disability, serious health problem or mobility issue that interferes with the playing of the game and their coaches, guides or carers can attend. A brief application form is attached, but if you require the form in another format or you would like more general information about the SDGP, please contact us via the website at www.sdgp.co.uk or by email at info@sdgp.co.uk Notes The Scottish Disability Golf Partnership is governed and operated by disabled people and is the only group in Scotland which actively encourages and involves anyone of any age, with a disability, serious health problem or mobility issue and their coaches, who wish to play golf and includes amputees, the blind, deaf, those with learning difficulties, downs syndrome, stroke and heart attack victims, wheelchair users and anyone with other similar issues, who wish to learn or play the sport. The SDGP are also well into their arrangements for the Worlds biggest ever disabled team, Ryder Cup style event, which will take place at the Westerwood Resort and Hotel in July 2011. Each of the 4 teams participating will have 12 golfers and be played over 4 days. Participants will include golfers with all types of disabilities including amputees, the deaf, blind and those with learning disabilities, as well as wheelchair users. The World Team Cup will follow a brand new 3-day Scottish Championship at the Dullatur Golf Club and, thanks to some wonderful support from the 2 host golf clubs and strong sponsorship from across Scotland the SDGP is pulling together a package of golf, a week's hotel stay, and food and golf carts for golfers from around the world.

Gtour "Race to Cyprus".....

Gtour 'Race to Cyprus' Starts with the Gschool The 2011 Gtour ‘Race to Cyprus’ is ready and raring to go and is set to start with something different this year. The launch event taking place on Friday 18th Feb at De Vere Staverton Park will see the first ever Gschool providing a full days coaching with two of the UK's best coaches. Coaching sessions will be presented by Adam Sprackling of Single Minded Golf who attended the Wokefield Park Gtour event in 2010 and Neil Plimmer who is recognised as one of the UK's top 25 golf coaches by Golf Monthly Magazine. Sprackling is excited to be involved with the tour once again: “It's fantastic to be invited to be Gtour’s official Mind Coach. I’ve loved assisting through online coaching and a live group “Mind Clinic” in 2010 – I’ve been really inspired by such an enthusiastic and friendly tour. I’m now looking forward to kicking off the GSchool in February and helping more players bring out the kind of golf they know they can play.” Following the announcement in January of the 2011 Race to Cyprus format, the UK semi-final and the grand final at Aphrodite Hills Cyprus, further dates have now been added to the calendar including a trip to De Vere Oulton Hall on Friday 11th March. Steve Dacre, De Vere Group Golf Sales Manager said: “De Vere Hotels, Resorts and Venues are supporting Gtour for the 3rd year running following a very successful series of events in 2010. Having personally joined the De Vere Group 6 months ago, it’s refreshing to work in partnership with a well established and polished amateur tour which due to popular demand is looking to increase its event calendar for 2011 and no doubt will be another huge success.” The tour starts in February 2011 at De Vere Staverton Park on Saturday 19th. For further information visit www.gtour.co.uk

Gtour "Race to Cyprus".....

FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE 2011 & SKY TV....

FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE TO BE BROADCAST ON SKY SPORTS! It has been confirmed that the 2011 Grand Final of the Four Nations Golf Challenge, scheduled to be held at The Oxfordshire from 25th to 28th September, is to be broadcast on Sky Sports. Concierge Golf Limited, owners and organisers of the event, have engaged SGTV Productions to produce the programme. SGTV Productions is a sports television production company that supplies quality programming to major UK broadcasters. SGTV has a reputation for delivering quality and affordable programmes with high production values and has an excellent relationship with Sky Sports, having produced many golf programmes for broadcast on Sky over the years. Roger Brady, Director of Concierge Golf Limited, said; “We are delighted to have partnered with SGTV and to have the 2011 Grand Final at The Oxfordshire televised on Sky Sports. This is another indication of the high level of interest in the Four Nations Golf Challenge and adds to the prestige of this unique event for all of our competitors trying to make their National team and experience their own Ryder Cup moment.” Gary Wolstenholme, MBE, added; “I can tell you that there is no better feeling than playing for your Country and being part of a team. When I first heard about the Four Nations Golf Challenge I thought “what a brilliant idea” as it offers that opportunity to Club golfers to qualify for their national team and experience the kind of nail-biting finish witnessed in the final of the recent Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor”. To earn their chance to represent the Champion Golf Nation of the Year, a pair will need to win a maximum of four four-ball, better-ball matches, starting in May, in regional brackets consisting of 16 pairs each. If necessary, depending on the number of entries, a one-day final qualifying event will be held to decide which six pairs will represent their country in the Grand Final. The 2011 FNGC Grand Final venue is The Oxfordshire, a spectacular rolling layout designed by Rees Jones and owned by the Leaderboard Group which also includes Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Sandford Springs, opened its own state- of-the-art four-star hotel last May and every finalist will stay free of charge throughout the four days of the Grand Final. The cost of entry is just £20.00 per person (£40.00 per pair) and entries will close on 30th April 2011. For tournament registration and other information click onto www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk or call 01276 35505.

FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE 2011

GOLF MEDIA RELEASE 17 November 2010 Your Country Needs You! Sign Up for a “Ryder Cup Moment” What pride and passion we all witnessed at Celtic Manor! Now it’s the turn of Club Golfers of all standards to experience the emotion of a “Ryder Cup moment” and represent their Country in the 2011 Four Nations Golf Challenge! The Four Nations Golf Challenge, potentially the most exciting pairs competition for amateur club golfers ever devised, offers the mouth-watering prize of a “Ryder Cup” style finale on one of Europe’s most challenging courses. Open to men and ladies, The Four Nations Golf Challenge will culminate in a Grand Final to be contested by four teams of 12 players representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales at The Oxfordshire Golf Club in the Chiltern Hills from 25 - 28 September, 2011. To earn their chance to represent the Champion Golf Nation of the Year, a pair will need to win a maximum of four four-ball, better-ball matches, starting in May, in regional brackets consisting of 16 pairs each. If necessary, depending on the number of entries, a one-day final qualifying event will be held to decide which six pairs will represent their country in the Grand Final. Roger Brady, Director of organisers Concierge Golf, said: “Even though several national knock-out competitions for amateur golfers take place each year, there are none, as far as we are aware, that offer the chance of an ‘international team’ appearance to club golfers of all standards.” The cost of entry is just £20 per person (£40 per pair). The Oxfordshire, a spectacular rolling layout designed by Rees Jones and owned by the Leaderboard Group which also includes Chart Hills, Dale Hill and Sandford Springs, opened its own state- of-the-art four-star hotel last May and every finalist will stay free of charge throughout the four days of the Grand Final, which is planned to be televised. MORE FOLLOWS The Four Nations Golf Challenge - 2 Since opening in 1993, The Oxfordshire has hosted the Anderson Consulting World Matchplay, the Ladies English Open, and from 1996 to 1999 it was the venue for the Benson & Hedges International Open. The latter boasts an enviable list of winners including Colin Montgomerie, Bernhard Langer and Darren Clarke. The Oxfordshire will provide a proven setting for club golfers to experience the passion and thrill of playing for their countries for the first time. As Roger Brady says: “Just think: it could be you on the last day, all square in the deciding match, your team-mates behind the final green willing you on to hole the putt that gives your country victory! Where else could you feel that ‘Ryder Cup moment’?” Entries are open to every golfer with a CONGU ‘active” handicap and will close on 30 April, 2011. For tournament registration or any other queries, please click on to www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk or call 01276-35505. Ends

Gtour Golf Series...

Run by golfers for golfers the Gtour Golf Series and Order of Merit is the UK's amateur golf tour for wannabe Tigers and Sorrenstams. Whether you play off scratch or 28 (36 for ladies) you are welcome to take part in a great days golf and make many new friends with like minded golfers. Brought to you by Gforce Events Ltd, Gtour is the only UK amateur tour to be played predominantly on the weekends. Gtour will be played out between February and November on some fabulous courses. You can visit the official website at www.gtour.co.uk Gtour Amateur Golf Tour set for Great start in 2010 The Gtour Amateur Golf Events and Order of Merit Tour is back for 2010, bigger and better, with more sponsors, more venues and a new look website. With the first event set to take place shortly on Saturday 20th Feb at De Vere Belton Woods, the season ahead will provide an exciting series of events for the average Amateur golfer wanting to compete in an event of difference, with the aim of bringing the Professional Tour experience to all golfers. For 2010 the team behind the Gtour are delighted to announce Srixon as Tour Sponsor for the 2010 events alongside the 2009 Sponsors of De Vere, Bunker Mentality, Golfbreaks.com and Teeofftimes.co.uk. Colin Astbury, Events Director, said, "The 2009 Gtour was great fun to set up and during the course of the first year on tour we visited some fantastic courses, met loads of avid UK amateur golfers and made many new friends. We are really excited about the 2010 tour, and have taken the opportunity to grab all of the good bits from 2009 and supersize them for the new season. We have kept many of the same great courses from last year and added lots of new venues including top 100 UK courses plus we have new sponsors who are really excited about the UK amateur golf scene." The events take place around the UK at primarily De Vere venues played at the weekends and are open to all golfers with handicaps up to 28 and 36 for men and women respectively. Players can compete in either individual or multiple events which then counts towards the unique points driven Order of Merit leaderboard. Richard Barker, Golf and Leisure Sales Manager, commented, "We are delighted to be Sponsoring Gtour for the 2nd year and 2010 looks set to be another exciting year, offering something different in terms of events to all golfers. The development of golf is key to De Vere and we are fully supportive of amateur golf through our courses, facilities and involvement in Amateur and Professional events throughout our venues." The success of 2009 was a great achievement for all those involved including the Gtour team and the players themselves. The 2009 Order of Merit Gtour Champion was eventually won by Shane Davies after a nail biting final round at De Vere Staverton Park which saw 5 players competing in the final event all with a chance of claiming the 2009 title. Bunker Mentality’s Robert Hart said: “The Gtour was very successful in the first year proving that there are lots of keen golfers out there looking to play in regular, well organised events. The profile of the golfer is changing and this new mindset appeals to those playing on the Gtour. The team behind the Gtour are keen to grow the game, recognising this change and want a sponsor that reflects this, which is why Bunker Mentality is a perfect fit.” 2010 will include some of the popular stops on the 2009 tour including De Vere Oulton Hall , De Vere Slaley Hall in May and this year the tour will visit De Vere Mottram Hall plus the first event in the South West at one of the UK's Top 100 golf courses, the Manor House on Oct 15th. Colin Astbury, added, "Of course Gtour stands for "golf tour" but its not just about playing golf, its about the whole experience from when you first visit the website to attending your 1st, 2nd, 3rd event. Its about making new friends, playing competition class courses, first tee nerves and checking out your tour photos after the event. Its about watching the Order of Merit evolve during the year, second guessing who will lead after the next event, its about the final and the anticipation as the last 2 groups come in off the 18th, but most of all its about the players and ensuring that everybody has a thoroughly enjoyable day regardless of whether they win one of the great prizes on offer. 2010 looks set to be another thrilling and enjoyable year"

The Four Nations Golf Challenge

Ever dreamed of playing for your country? Now it is possible! Have you ever noticed the difference in the behaviour of the world’s top golfers when they play in the Ryder Cup? The noticeable difference in the Ryder Cup is … PASSION! Now YOU have the opportunity to experience this passion, by representing your country in the Four Nations Golf Challenge. This inaugural and unique Matchplay golf tournament will appeal to all members of affiliated golf clubs and will determine the champion amateur golf Nation in the UK’s Golfing Empire represented by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. All you need to enter is a golfing partner who will help you to qualify through a 4 ball better ball Match Play Regional group and one day Final Qualifying. Then, you will both meet your other 10 team members in the October 2010 International Grand Final. The International Grand Final will be held from 17th to 20th October, 2010 at The Oxfordshire, a PGA Championship course which has previously hosted the Anderson Consulting World Matchplay, the Ladies English Open and the Benson and Hedges International Open; the latter boasting an enviable list of winners such as Colin Montgomery, Bernhard Langer and Darren Clarke. All finalists will enjoy 3 nights’ accommodation at The Oxfordshire’s new luxury hotel & spa, including a Welcome Reception, all meals, practice facilities and the Presentation Dinner where they will collect their INTERNATIONAL CAP and lots of other goodies. The Grand Final is planned to be televised, which will add to the excitement and enable your friends and family to watch you make the winning putt for your country. AN ENTRY FEE OF JUST £20 EACH WILL CONFIRM YOUR PLACE IN THE REGIONAL MATCH PLAY QUALIFIERS WHICH WILL COMMENCE IN MAY 2010. VISIT www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk TO ENTER! Good Luck!!

Ever dreamed of playing for your country? Now it's possible! Have you ever noticed the difference in the behaviour of the world’s top golfers when they play in the Ryder Cup? The noticeable difference in the Ryder Cup is … PASSION! Now YOU have the opportunity to experience this passion, by representing your country in the Four Nations Golf Challenge. This inaugural and unique Matchplay golf tournament will appeal to all members of affiliated golf clubs and will determine the champion amateur golf Nation in the UK’s Golfing Empire represented by England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. All you need to enter is a golfing partner who will help you to qualify through a 4 ball better ball Match Play Regional group and one day Final Qualifying. Then, you will both meet your other 10 team members in the October 2010 International Grand Final. The International Grand Final will be held from 17th to 20th October, 2010 at The Oxfordshire, a PGA Championship course which has previously hosted the Anderson Consulting World Matchplay, the Ladies English Open and the Benson and Hedges International Open; the latter boasting an enviable list of winners such as Colin Montgomery, Bernhard Langer and Darren Clarke. All finalists will enjoy 3 nights’ accommodation at The Oxfordshire’s new luxury hotel & spa, including a Welcome Reception, all meals, practice facilities and the Presentation Dinner where they will collect their INTERNATIONAL CAP and lots of other goodies. The Grand Final is planned to be televised, which will add to the excitement and enable your friends and family to watch you make the winning putt for your country. AN ENTRY FEE OF JUST £20 EACH WILL CONFIRM YOUR PLACE IN THE REGIONAL MATCH PLAY QUALIFIERS WHICH WILL COMMENCE IN MAY 2010. VISIT www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk TO ENTER! Good Luck!!

The Four Nations Golf Challenge......

FOURNATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE.......

EXCITING NEW GOLF COMPETITION WITH FOURNATIONS.....

LADIES WINNER OF THE HSBC WEE WONDERS & TAYLORMADE COMPETITION

Debra Parker-Searle from Brampton Park Golf Club in Cambridgeshire is the lucky winner of the golf bag and golf goodies in our 2009 competition held in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and TaylorMade. Our picture shows Debra, on the right, receiving her prize from Managing Director Diane Evans at Brampton Park. Our congratulations go to Debra!

LADIES WINNER OF THE 2009 HSBC WEE WONDERS & TAYLORMADE COMPETITION

Debra Parker-Searle from Brampton Park Golf Club in Cambridgeshire is the lucky winner of the golf bag and golf goodies in our 2009 competition held in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and TaylorMade. Our picture shows Debra receiving her prize from Managing Director Diane Evans at Brampton Park. Our congratulations go to Debra!

LADIES WINNER OF OUR 2009 WEE WONDERS/TAYLOR MADE COMPETITION

Debra Parker-Searle from Brampton Park Golf Club in Cambridgeshire is the lucky winner of the golf bag and golf goodies in our 2009 competition in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and TaylorMade. Our picture shows Debra on the right receiving her prize from Managing Director Diane Evans at Brampton Park. Our congratulations go to Debra!

WINNER OF THE LADIES PRIZE - HSBCWEE WONDERS/TAYLORMADE COMPETITION

Debra Parker-Searle from Brampton Park Golf Club in Cambridgeshire is the lucky winner of the golf bag and golf goodies in our 2009 competition in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and TaylorMade. Our picture shows Debra receiving her prize from Managing Director Diane Evans at Brampton Park. Our congratulations go to Debra!

WINNER OF LADIEWEE WONDER/TAYLORMADE COMPETITION

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Ladies Golf Bag and golf goodies is Debra Parker-Seale. Debra plays off 12 and is a member of Brampton Park Golf Club in Cambridgeshire. Our photo shows Jenny receiving her prize from Diane Evans, Director of Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd, at the Club. Congratulations to Debra and our thanks to the hundreds of you who entered the competition!

WINNER OF HSBC WEEWONDERS/TAYLOR MADE COMPETITION

Gents Winner of the recent HSBC Wee Wonders/TaylorMade Competition

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Gents Golf Bag and golf goodies is Dave Evans. Dave plays off 15 and is a member of Chadwell Springs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. Our photo shows Dave receiving his prize from Diane Evans, Director of Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd, at the Club.

Winner of the HSBC Wee Wonders & TaylorMade competition

Winner of TaylorMade Bag

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Gent's Golf Bag and golf goodies is Dave Evans. Dave plays off 15 and is a member of Chartwell Springs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. Our photo shows Dave receiving his prize from Diane Evans, Director of Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd, at the Club. Congratulations to Dave and our thanks to the hundreds of you who entered the competition!

TaylorMade bag winner

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Ladies Golf Bag and golf goodies is Debra Parker-Seale. Debra plays off 12 and is a member of Brampton Park Golf Club in Cambridgeshire. Our photo shows Jenny receiving her prize from Diane Evans, Director of Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd, at the Club. Congratulations to Jenny and our thanks to the hundreds of you who entered the competition!

Winner of the Mens Competition to win TaylorMade Golf Bag in conjunction with wee Wonders!

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Gent Golf Bag and golf goodies is Dave Evans. Dave plays off 15 and is a member of Chartwell Springs Golf Club in Hertfordshire. Our photo shows Dave receiving his prize from Diane Evans, Director of Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd, at the Club. Congratulations to Dave and our thanks to the hundreds of you who entered the competition!

Winner of the recent WeeWonders/Taylor Made Competition

We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Ladies Golf Bag and golf goodies is Debra Parker-Seale. Debra plays off 12 and is a member of Charwell Springs Golf Club in Cambridgeshire. Our photo shows Jenny receiving her prize from Diane Evans, Director of Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd, at the Club. Congratulations to Jenny and our thanks to the hundreds of you who entered the competition!

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Winner of Gents Driver - TaylorMade Competition

It was my great pleasure to visit Canons Brook Golf Club in Harlow, Essex to meet the winner of our recent competition to win a Taylormade “Burner” Driver - 16 year old Simon White. Simon, who has been playing golf since he was 11, now plays off an impressive 4.5. His father, Karl White, is the Junior Organiser at Canons Brook Golf Club and he has used our website for his Junior Opens for the last couple of years with great success! Our photo shows Simon receiving his prize from Open Golf Club Competitions Ltd Director , Diane Evans, watched by his father. Diane Evans - Director of www.opengolfclubcompetitions.co.uk

WINNER OF GENTS TAYLORMADE BURNER DRIVER

WINNER OF THE TAYLORMADE LADIES BURNER DRIVER

Jenny Gibson is the lucky winner of the Taylormade Ladies Burner Driver that was on offer as one of the prizes of our recent competition in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and Taylormade! Jenny, who plays off 13, has played golf for about 11 years at Collingtree Park Golf Club in Northamptonshire. She was part of the team that won the Northamptonshire County Handicap League in 2006 and was Lady Captain in 2007/20008. Her husband, Alasdair is the current Senior Club Champion and they were third in the Mixed Greensomes County Competition. The Ladies Section of Collingtree Park have used our website for some time for their competitions and are very pleased with the publicity it provides for their competitions. Jenny is pictured receiving her prize from Director of Open Golf Club Competitions, Diane Evans, along with the Assistant Pro at Collingtree Park, Daniel Patton. Diane Evans - Director of www.opengolfclubcompetitions.co.uk

WINNER OF THE TAYLORMADE GENTS BURNER DRIVER

WINNER OF GENTS TAYLORMADE BURNER DRIVER

HSBC Taylormade Competition Winners

We had a tremendous response to our competition, run in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and Taylormade. The winners are as follows -

The ladies driver was won by Jenny Gibson who plays at Collingtree Park Golf Club, Northampton.
The Gents Driver winner is Simon White who plays at Canons Brook Golf Club in Harlow.

Congratulations to both players! A more detailed news item will appear at the end of next week. Look out for more competitions in the New Year! Thank you for entering and using our website.

HSBC Taylormade Competition Winners

We had a tremendous response to our competition, run in conjunction with HSBC Wee Wonders and Taylormade. The winners are as follows -

The ladies driver was won by Jenny Gibson who plays at Collingtree Park Golf Club, Northampton.
The Gents Driver winneris Simon White who plays at Canons Brook Golf Club in Harlow.

Congratulations to both players! A more detailed news item will appear at the end of next week. Look out for more competitions in the New Year! Thank you for entering and using our website.

Ashley Greenham - update...

Ashley Greenham - alias ACE.... Ashley is now 12 years old. She has had a good season so far, Handicap reduced from 17.8 to 9.4 Playing at West Essex still, in the ladies section she has won the Joan Salas Salver, The Wendy Brooke Trophy and all her Silver Team Matches. In the all members comps - she won The Founders Trophy and the Junior Section The under 14 Junior Club Championship ( 36 holes scratch ) Nationally she came 10th in the English Girls under 13 champ in Durham. She also competed in the Callaway World Junior Championships in San Diego. Ashley is a member of the English Girls ( SE ) Birdie Squad and plays for her school ( Forest ) in the first team. She is already looking forward to next season

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Ashley Greenham - alias ACE....

Ashley is now 12 years old. She has had a good season so far, Handicap reduced from 17.8 to 9.4 Playing at West Essex still, in the ladies section she has won the Joan Salas Salver, The Wendy Brooke Trophy and all her Silver Team Matches. In the all members comps - she won The Founders Trophy and the Junior Section The under 14 Junior Club Championship ( 36 holes scratch ) Nationally she came 10th in the English Girls under 13 champ in Durham. She also competed in the Callaway World Junior Championships in San Diego. Ashley is a member of the English Girls ( SE ) Birdie Squad and plays for her school ( Forest ) in the first team. She is already looking forward to next season!

DAVID EDWARDS NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER 2008 Happy New Year Many thanks for supporting my events during 2007 and I look forward to seeing you at events during the 2008 golfing season. Congratulations to the Howley Hall Team of Ray Saperia, Paul Reynard, Charlie Turner and Phil Cowling who managed to win the Christmas Team Challenge at Forest Pines on a countback after returning a superb round of 86 points. Runners up Steve Bestwick,Neil Bestwick, Jamie Pointer and James Appleyard from Howley Hall on 86pts three ahead of North East regulars Addisons Solicitors led by Mike Addison,Billy Morgan,Tom Robinson and Ian Jennings on 83 pts. Due to the weather conditions the Corporate Christmas Challenge was cancelled the following day and will be arranged again in the New Year. In the New Year there are many events being organised as follows: The Villeroy-Bosh Pub/Club Golf Challenge 2007/08 Entry Fee £135.00 per team of 4 players which includes Full English Breakfast on arrival,Golf followed by a Prize Presentation The leading two teams qualify for the Grand Final. Wednesday 16th January 2008 - 3rd Round - Villeroy-Bosh Pub/Club Golf Challenge 2007/08 Wednesday 20th February 2008 - 4th Round - Villeroy-Bosh Pub/Club Golf Challenge 2007/08 Wednesday 5th March 2008 - 5th Round - Villeroy-Bosh Pub/Club Golf Challenge 2007/08 Wednesday 2nd April 2008 - Grand Final of The Villeroy-Bosh Pub/Club Golf Challenge 2007/08 If you have not entered for the Villeroy-Bosh Pub/Club Golf Challenge book your place now! Seniors Golf Event Wednesday 12th March 2008 Seniors Pairs Golf Classic at Forest Pines (Age Limit 50 years and Over) Open to Ladies and Gents Format: Better Ball Pairs Stableford Event Entry Fee £69.00 per pair which includes Full English Breakfast, Golf and Excellent Prizes Entries are now open, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Thursday 13th March 2008 Sportsmans Dinner at Forest Pines Sponsored Charity When You Wish Upon A Star Guest speakers are Wilf McGuinness former Manchester United Player and Manager and Comedian Mick Miller Tickets are £39.00 per person tables of 10 Optional Golf Event to be played over Forest Pines Entry Fee £125.00 per team for guests attending the Dinner Tuesday 1st April 2008 Winteringham Fields Champagne Golf Experience 2008 Mixed Team Challenge Open to Teams of 4 Players at £82.00 per person Your day includes: Coffee & Bacon Roll at Winteringham Fields, Golf at Forest Pines, Champagne Reception and Dinner at Winteringham Fields plus Excellent Prizes The Winteringham Fields Event is very popular and I recommend you book your place as Winteringham Fields is one of the top restaurants in the country and I guarantee this will be an experience not to be missed. www.winteringhamfields.com For details contact David Edwards on enquiries@david-edwards.co.uk The DE Events website is under construction and will be launched very soon.(Full details to be announced shortly!!) The website will have the following information,Golf Events,Golf Tuition Days, Golf Consultancy, Sportsman's Dinners, Special Events, Corporate Days, Entertainment/Speakers, Golf Travel, Gallery,Wish Upon A Star Charity and Latest News. Golf Show News: Visit the David Edwards Website www.david-edwards.co.uk Best Wishes David Edwards

DAVID EDWARDS NEWSLETTER

DE EVENTS NEWSLETTER - November 2007 Recently the Winteringham Fields Champagne Golf Challenge was held which was a success with 72 golfers competing over the two days. More events are to be held with Winteringham Fields in 2008 playing golf at Forest Pines and Elsham Golf Clubs. Dates to be confirmed soon!! The Sportsmans Dinner held on Thursday 25th October attracted over 190 guests and £2920.00 was raised for When You Wish Upon a Star, many thanks to all who came along! Villeroy-Boch have agreed to be the title sponsor of the 2007/2008 Pub/Club Golf Challenge and will provide nearest the pin prizes for all events, together with 5 team prizes for the Grand Final in April. Future Events are as follows: Wednesday 12th December 2007: Christmas Team Golf Challenge at Forest Pines (ONLY 6 TEAM PLACES LEFT) Entry Fee £145.00 per team of 4 players which includes, Coffee on arrival, Golf, Christmas Dinner, excellent prizes plus the magic moments captured on camera to be shown at dinner!! Thursday 13th December 2007: Christmas Corporate Golf Challenge at Forest Pines (ONLY 10 TEAM PLACES LEFT) Entry Fee £150.00 per team of 4 players which includes, Coffee on arrival, Golf, Christmas Dinner, excellent prizes plus the magic moments captured on camera which will be shown at dinner!! The Villeroy-Boch Pub/Club Golf Challenge 2007/2008 Qualifying Round Dates for rounds 3,4 and 5 are as follows: Wednesday 16th January 2008, Wednesday 20th February 2008, Wednesday 5th March 2008 Entry Fee £135.00 per team of 4 players which includes Full English Breakfast on arrival, Golf followed by a Prize Presentation. The leading two teams qualify for the Grand Final played over 27 Holes on Wednesday 2nd April 2008 New Events: Friday 7th December 2007 at Burstwick Country Golf Club in Hull ( Opened in 2007) (Only a few places left!!) The David Edwards Christmas Am/ Am - Entry Fee is £130.00 per team of 4 players which includes Coffee & Bacon Sandwich on arrival, The David Edwards Golf Show, 18 Hole Team Am/Am, Video on Course Commentary, Buffet and Prize Presentation To book your place call Tina at Burstwick on 01964 670112 or call me on 07887 545114 Tuesday 22nd January 2008 Texas Scramble Challenge (Shotgun Start at 1030hrs) Entry Fee £100.00 per team of 4 players Golf Only - This will be a fun New Year Event with prizes- Book Now Wednesday 12th March 2008. Over 50s Seniors Pairs Better Ball Stableford at Forest Pines Entry Fee £69.00 per pair and will include Full English Breakfast, Golf and excellent prizes The date for the event at Elsham is to be confirmed. Sportsmans Dinner: Thursday 13th March 2008 ( Cost £39.00 per person Tables of 10) (Golf Event £125.00 per team of 4 players) Sportsmans Dinner plus optional golf event at Forest Pines Mixed Sports Dinner: Thursday 3rd April 2008 (Cost £37.00 per person Tables of 10) Golf Event Optional Details to be confirmed soon!) Dinner will be at The White Heather at Caneby Corner with guest speaker Bob Champion (Theme The Grand National) Costa Brava Golf Trip in January 2008. Hosted by David Edwards in association with Longmere Travel. Dates are Wednesday 23rd January -Saturday 27th January 2008 3 Nights Accommodation at The Silken Park Hotel San Jorge bed & breakfast included based on two sharing a twin room, 4 rounds of Golf over The PGA Catulunja and Emporada Golf Courses. Transfers: Airport & Golf transfers included. Competitions each day. (I visited the courses last week and they are superb you will not be disappointed!) Price for the package is £399.00 per person excluding flights if your interested please contact me on 07887 545114 I look forward to hearing from you and hope you can join me at one of my events. Kind Regards David Tel: 01724 733 213 Mobile: 07887 545 114 www.david-edwards.co.uk enquiries@david-edwards.co.uk

ASHLEIGH GREENHAM - UPDATE

Ace has just been accepted for the Callaway World Junior Series in the USA, some time in June 2008. We are delighted for her and wish her the very best of luck!! She already has the map books out!!

FIONA BRIGGS - UPDATE

Fiona started the year with a handicap of 12 - it is now 7! She has become Staffs County Junior Matchplay Champion, at her home club of Aston Wood she has become Club Champion for both gross and net (ladies), Ladies Singles Champion, Ladies Doubles Champion with Maureen Green, Mixed Millenium Trophy Winner with a gent called Paul Price, and also runner up in the Club Rose Bowl. Quite an achievement!! She has also entered various Open Competitions winning the following -(all of which are girls sections) Droitwich, Kings Norton, Melton Mowbray,Glen Gorse, Parkhill and Northamptonshire. Well done Fiona - you are a great example to all young golfers! She sent the following message to our Golf Team, which we were delighted to receive - "I would just like to say thank you very much to all your team for their help this year. I have had a fantastic year with it ending up with me now having a manager Simon Smith and with his help and your web site I hope next year will become even better. I am only 15 and i have plenty of years ahead of me. All the best Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all". Fiona Briggs

FIONA BRIGGS CONTINUES TO IMPROVE...

ASHLEIGH GREENHAM -Junior Golf Tour win

Ashleigh Greenham is pictured receiving her winners trophy from Steve Adams at the recent Junior Golf Tour Event held at the C & L Golf Club. Steve is the organiser of the British Junior Golf Tour. Ace - as she is called by her family and friends - has now been invited to join the England Birdie Training Squad in the South East. This will start in November and run through to the end of July. Well done and congratulations from us all!

ASHLEIGH GREENHAM

Ashleigh Greenham is pictured receiving her winners trophy at the recent Junior Golf Tour Event held at the C & L Golf Club. Ace - as she is called by her family and friends - has now been invited to join the England Birdie Training Squad in the South East. This will start in November and run through to the end of July. Well done and congratulations from us all!

HSBC WORLD MATCH PLAY COMPETITION WINNER 2007

The lucky winner of our recent competition to win two hospitality tickets to the HSBC World Match Play at Wentworth, held on Saturday 13th October 2007, was Sue Wickham. Sue, who was delighted with her win, plays golf at Costessey Golf Club. She is a very active supporter of the R.N.L.I. and each year holds a fund raising Golf Day to raise money for this worthwhile cause. She attended the HSBC World Match Play competition on Saturday and had a wonderful day! Thank you to all who entered the competition - hopefully we will be running it again next year so please look out for it on the website www.opengolfclubcompetitions.co.uk

HSBC WORLD MATCH PLAY TICKETS WINNER

The lucky winner of our recent competition to win two hospitality tickets to the HSBC World Match Play, held on Saturday 13th October 2007, was Sue Wickham. Sue, who was delighted with her win, plays golf at Costessey Golf Club. She is a very active supporter of the R.N.L.I. and each year holds a fund raising Golf Day to raise money for this worthwhile cause. She attended the HSBC World Match Play competition on Saturday and had a wonderful day! Thank you to all who entered the competition - hopefully we will be running it again next year so please look out for it on the website www.opengolfclubcompetitions.co.uk

Look out Tiger!

We were delighted to be at Market Rasen & District Golf Club on Tuesday 28th August to see one of the Lincolnshire rounds of the British Junior Golf Tour. The players were in 3 age groups :- Under 12, Under 10 and Under 8 years of age and if this was a typical example of the nationwide competitions we needn't worry about the future of golf! Under 12 Winner : A.Turner Runner Up :J.Warren Under 10 Winner: G.Denton Runner Up : J.Fletcher Under 8 Winner : L.Parkinson Runner Up : R.Hampton

Fiona Briggs scores Hole in One

Fiona Briggs played in a ladies spring open at Beau Desert golf club and had a hole in one on the 10th hole. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! A small prize is on it's way to you! (If you, or anyone you know, scores a Hole-in-One during an Open Competition booked through our website please let us know. A small prize will be sent to the player!)

FIONA BRIGGS SCORES HOLE IN ONE .....

JUNIOR ASHLEIGH GREENHAM reduces her handicap in her first competition

She played in her first competition on April 11th, this was the West Essex Junior Open - 36 holes. She went round in a nett 66 - handicap 33.5, in the morning, lying 5th after the round. In the afternoon, after nine holes at level par, she unfortunately had to retire due to injury - her handicap was adjusted to 29.00. Next day she took part in the Essex Spring Meeting at Hanover Golf Club, a course that she had never seen before and ended the day with a respectable 26 points, good going on a new course!! She then played on the Sunday in the Founders Bowl, at West Essex, a competition that all members can enter and came 2nd overall with 41 points. She was also first in the girls/ladies section. Her handicap has now been reduced to 27.2 and she is raring to go for more and more competitions! Well done Ashleigh - we will follow your progress with interest......

FIONA BRIGGS SCORES HOLE IN ONE .....

JUNIOR ASHLEIGH GREENHAM reduces her handicap in her first competition

She played in her first comp on April 11 this was the West Essex Junior Open ( 36 holes ) She went round in a net 66 ( Handicap 33.5 ) in the morning lying 5th after that round and was level par for the first 9 holes in the afternoon when unfortunately she injured herself and had to retire. Handicap readjusted to 29.0. Next day she took part in the Essex Spring Meeting at Hanover Golf Club a course she had not seen and ended the day with 26 points a respectable start at a new course. She then played on Sunday in the Founders Bowl at West Essex a comp that can include all members and came 2nd overall with 41 points ( and first in the girls/ladies section ). Her handicap has now been reduced to 27.2 and she is raring to go for more and more comps.

JUNIOR ASHLEIGH GREENHAM reduces her handicap in her first competition

She played in her first comp on April 11, this was the West Essex Junior Open (36 holes) She went round in a net 66 (Handicap 33.5) in the morning lying 5th after that round and was level par for the first 9 holes in the afternoon when unfortunately she injured herself and had to retire. Handicap readjusted to 29.0. Next day she took part in the Essex Spring Meeting at Hanover Golf Club a course she had not seen and ended the day with 26 points a respectable start at a new course. She then played on Sunday in the Founders Bowl at West Essex a comp that can include all members and came 2nd overall with 41 points ( and first in the girls/ladies section ). Her handicap has now been reduced to 27.2 and she is raring to go for more and more comps.

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2007 Lee Westwood Trophy at Rotherham Golf Club

Lee Westwood Trophy

29th August to 31st August 2007
Men's Amateur Scratch 72 Hole Strokeplay Competition

Rotherham Golf Club takes another step towards national and international recognition when it holds its annual 72-hole tournament for leading amateur men at the end of August.

The go-ahead South Yorkshire club looks forward to welcoming up to 100 scratch players from Great Britain and abroad to the Lee Westwood Trophy, which will count towards the Ping/English Golf Union "Order of Merit". The event is also included in the newly formed World Amateur Golf Ranking system organised by the R & A.

The four-round tournament is one of only two similar prestige events to be held in the North of England. It will earn points for international and national rankings, similar to long-established events such as the Brabazon Trophy and the Lytham Trophy.

Several England internationals and Elite Squad players are again expected to enter. Last year, David Horsey from Styal GC took the sleek and modernistic Lee Westwood Trophy. Remarking on how well the proceedings went at the Thrybergh course, one experienced player said, " It might have been an amateur tournament, but it was run like a professional event".

The four-round/three-day event takes place from the 28th August with the last 36 holes - after a cut - played on the final day. Commented chairman of the organising committee, John Lomas, "When you get a field of this quality together, competition is bound to be of the highest calibre so we're clearly in for a memorable few days. Thrybergh will provide a stern, but fair test. Although the course is blessed with a tranquil tree-lined setting, there are a number of quite challenging holes".

The tournament is kindly sponsored by Keepmoat Plc, a national construction company.

INAUGURAL EVENT AT COOKRIDGE HALL

Cookridge Hall Scratch Salver
Sunday 12th August 07

The Inaugural 36 Hole Scratch Salver has been introduced by by Managing Director Adam Frontal-Gay and General Manager Gary Day. Their involvement in in Amateur and Professional golf since the mid 80s, fuelled their committment to providing a first class event to the country's top amateur players. Included on the Yorkshire Order of Merit the event has already generated much media coverage. The event precedes the club's annual Pro-Am and is sure to guarantee competitors will leave knowing they have been part of a prestigious event.

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