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Wiltshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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LADIES GOLF New faces in England
women and girls’ squads

Lancashire’s Louisa Brunt, Cornwall’s Georgia Price and Yorkshire’s Olivia Winning are new members of the
England Golf women’s squad for 2016/17.
They will join Cheshire’s Gemma Clews (pictured, below) and British stroke play champion,
Sophie Lamb (pictured, right) of Lancashire, for the winter training programme.
The England girls’ squad has five new members, including Surrey’s Annabell Fuller
who will join her sister, Sammy, in the squad. The other new squad members are
Lily May Humphreys of Essex, Sophie Johnson of Shropshire & Herefordshire, Mimi
Rhodes of Somerset and Hannah Screen of Hertfordshire.
They will train alongside Martha Lewis of Surrey, Emily Price of Worcestershire, Bel Wardle of Cheshire and
Amelia Williamson of Norfolk.
The women’s squad players:
Louisa Brunt, 17, (Royal Birkdale) is an England girl international who won the Pleasington Putter, was third
in the Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters and ninth in the English women’s stroke play.
Gemma Clews, 22, (Delamere Forest) represented England in the world team championships and has
had a string of high finishes, in events including English women’s amateur and in the English and Welsh

stroke play championships.
Sophie Lamb, 18, (Clitheroe) is the British women’s
stroke play champion and was fourth in the English
amateur and sixth in the English stroke play. She
also helped England win the Women’s Home
Internationals, alongside Clews and Winning.
Georgia Price (Bude and North Cornwall) was
runner up in the English stroke play and third in the
British stroke play. She tied for the Royal Birkdale
scratch trophy.
Olivia Winning, 21, (Rotherham) won the Helen Holm
Scottish stroke play this year for the second time.
She was in England’s winning team at the European
championships and the Home Internationals.
England Girls’ Squad
Annabell Fuller, 14, (Roehampton) won the Sir
Henry Cooper Junior Masters and was runner-up
in three Scottish girls’ championships, at U14, U16
and U18 level.

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Samantha Fuller, 17, (Roehampton) was third in the English girls’ championship and 11th in the English LIFESTLYALDEIE&S PGROOLDFUCTS
women’s stroke play. She tied for the Irish girls’ stroke play last year.
Lily May Humphreys, 14, (Channels) has won the Fairhaven Trophies, the English U16 girls’ open
championship and the North of England U16 championship in 2016. She was also third in the European Young
Masters.
Sophie Johnson, 15, (Telford) was third in the Scottish U18 championship, fourth in the North of England U16s
and eight in the Scottish U16s.
Martha Lewis, 16, (St George’s Hill), helped England U16 girls beat Switzerland. She was also 11th in the
English U16 girls’ championship, 15th in the Scottish U18 girls’ championship and 22nd in the English
women’s amateur.
Emily Price, 17, (Cleobury Mortimer) is the English women’s stroke play champion, the Scottish U18 champion
and the winner of the Leveret and the Whittington Trophy. She was runner-up in the English girls.
Mimi Rhodes, 14 (Burnham & Berrow) has had impressive results in women’s competitions including top
30 finishes in the English amateur and the Spanish stroke play. She was runner-up in the West of England
amateur.
Hannah Screen, 16, (Berkhamsted) won the Scottish U16 championship, was third in the North of England
U16 girls and fifth in the English U16 girls’ championship.
Bel Wardle, 16, (Prestbury) was runner-up in the British girls’ championship and tied first in the Royal
Birkdale Scratch Trophy. Her other high finishes include 5th in the English girls’ championship and
eighth in the St Rule Trophy.
Amelia Williamson, 16, (Royal Cromer) is the English schools champion and runner-up in the Fairhaven
Trophies, the English U16 championship and the North of England U16 girls.

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Victory for Meghan MacLaren LIFESTLYALDEIE&S PGROOLDFUCTS
on LET Access Series

England amateur Meghan MacLaren beat the hole after that so that settled me down
the professionals with an impressive final again. I just kept in control as much as I
round of six-under par to win the Santander could, but it was pretty tense out there.”
Golf Tour LETAS La Peñaza in Zaragoza,
Spain. The 22 year-old international from This was MacLaren’s second event
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, on the LET Access Series, following
improved each round, with 69, 68 and 66, to her appearance in the recent WPGA
finish at -13, two ahead of Sarah Schober International Challenge at Stoke by Nayland
from Austria. Hotel Golf & Spa, where she tied 10th.

MacLaren’s 66 was her best-ever round and MacLaren has relished the opportunity to
she said afterwards: “I’m a little bit in shock. compete against a professional field.
I felt comfortable out there, I knew that I just “It’s great experience whether I had done
had to keep playing my own game because well or not. No matter how good amateur
it was so tight between all of us. I knew we events are there’s nothing like playing
were all close but I wasn’t a 100% sure on the professional events, which is what I realised
scores. at Stoke by Nayland.
“I said to myself after the first round that I
just wanted to keep improving each day and I “I played well there with a few mistakes and
knew if I did that I would have a chance.” came 10th so I knew if I could just cut out
In the final round she had to wait until the the mistakes this week that I might have a
fifth for her first birdie but she knew her chance and I knew the course suited me as
rhythm was good on the greens and said: “I soon as I played it. I don’t know, it was just
putted really, really well. I missed one short my week I guess, 66 is the best round of my
one on 12, the par three, but I made birdie on life, I still can’t believe it.”

MacLaren adds this latest success to a
remarkable season in which she holed the
winning putt for GB&I in the Curtis Cup
match against the USA and helped England
to become European team champions for the
first time.

She’s a past British and Irish stroke play
champion and won eight times on the US
college circuit.

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LADIES GOLF

Costa Brava – the
ideal golf getaway

Sarah Forrest from Red Tee Breaks explores the golfers (and girl’s)
paradise that is the Costa Brava.

Contemplating what makes Spain on the journey Passing through villages we reach Torremirona
North from Barcelona, being driven through the Golf Club, you almost stumble upon Torremirona
concrete jungle glancing around the cars from all with its low rise building spreading out to welcome
over the world; Japan, Germany, American, Italian, you into this landscape lending itself as a great
one could be anywhere in the world. Relaxing watering hole and a place to catch up on some local
back enjoying the ride, the real Spain starts to flirt food. A gentle start to the few days in Costa Brava,
with the eyes, tantalizing you with glimpses of the Torremirona has an 18 hole golf course in the heart
country between the harsh concrete lines with of Emporda an unfussy Spanish lush oasis. A large
its splashes of colour dancing in the sunshine. terrace overlooks the par 3 10th, and strip of water
Multicoloured traditional flat top buildings tumbling to the left of the hole menacing in appearance but
down the hillside like a spilt bag of dolly mixture easy to avoid, its simply purrs not barks warnings
candy replace the grey uninspiring roadside blocks to the approaching golfer. Lunch consisted of the
as we speed towards the Pyrenees. The scenery local Catalan dish, similar to paella but with noodles
takes on a different appearance, monuments rather than rice; fideuà showcases the variety of fish
replace buildings sitting atop hillsides bathed in available in the region. A relatively flat course with a
sunshine. Spain is vast, buildings blend into the backdrop to die for. The pyrenees in the background
brown earth, despite their bright colours, they just make the most stunning backdrop, almost false in
merge together as one, buildings with tiny windows, appearance; like a ‘poster’ on a boring office wall of
coppices of trees gently dotting the landscape like the mountains covering the old bits of sticky tape to
freckles on a child’s face, to give you simple beauty. try and brighten up the dull office walls of magnolia
Tall Cyprus trees give the roadsides structure, paint. But these are real, and stunning with shades
waving gently with purpose if only to give the of grey to purple back to grey contrasting with the
roadside an end and the countryside a start. foreground of the lush green golf course. Long

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straight fairways, tree lined in places and water to LIFESTLYALDEIE&S PGROOLDFUCTS
navigate around the golf course offered a true test
for our new to golf ladies as well as those who have
played many times before. It has to be noted that
golf balls do not float, neither do they pop over the
other side of the bank despite taking on Barnes
Wallis tendencies. Island green par 3’s, subtle
doglegs Torremirona golf course offered the arriving
visitor a fair test of golf.
Next stop Hotel Peralada Wine, Spa and Golf resort,
a 5* resort known to me as a golf resort already, so it
was fantastic to see what else it offered. Big sliding
doors open in front of you as you enter through the
sweet smelling Jasmin, the open doors envelope like
a friendly hug. The scene has been set and doesn’t
disappoint thereafter. Once checked in we had a
yoga class. Yoga not only nourishes the body and
sole but is designed to bring peace and tranquility
into ones life of chaos and disorder. Some unnatural
positions were held for what seemed like an age
then we’d endeavour to bend the other way - all done
with a smile. The young lady teaching us enthused
confidence and her ability to speak English clearly
delighted her (and us) as we did what was asked.
The direct translation of toes from Spanish to English
is feet fingers, being fully grown, worldly-wise adults
this made us giggle, and decided that actually that is
a much nicer description than toes anyway.

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LADIES GOLF Feeling stretched yet relaxed a quick shower was hole golf course as well as a driving range with the
followed by dinner in the main restaurant. The most mountain range in the background, in fact the gym
Northerly golf course in Costa Brava and only a overlooks the driving range which has the Pyrenees
short drive to France and Girona Airport it is easily in the background, layers of delight to satisfy the eye.
accessible. Offering a vast variety of ‘activities’
Hotel Peralada is a must when golfing in the area, Eating food in the main restaurant the previous night
following recent renovations the hotel has had a total was by way of a small carefully chosen menu to
revamp. The new decor doesn’t scream opulence; no showcase the local area and the specialities of the
gold menacing looking statues following your every resort, lunch in contrast was tapas, a smorgasbord of
step with wandering eyes it simply emits a relaxing mini this and mini that with taste explosions of their
welcoming feel to the hotel with an understated own happily colliding together.
earthy opulence. The spa facilities are one of the
best and are open to guests of the hotel offering not Perlada has its own castle, a vin yard selling quality
only a pool, sauna and steam rooms, but a variety of wine and cava worldwide, and a casino. We didn’t get
treatments to indulge in. There is a separate area the opportunity to visit these elements of the resort,
where you can have ‘parties’ everything is in double, and probably as well as I know very little about
- so small intimate parties! The outside pool relaxes gambling thinking that backing a horse each way,
the eyes with the backdrop of the Pyrenees, a subtle meant it had to run back again!
reminder of life outside this haven. For golfers there
is an 18 hole golf courses on site, leaving the hotel Fully fed, nicely relaxed and feeling pretty happy
at the first and returning after 9 and 18, the course (maybe that was the cava?) we left Peralda with
meanders itself around the landscape passing promises to return and made our way to PGA
traditional buildings. A challenging yet playable 18 Catalunya for a show around their newly decorated
holes golf course which is fairly flat didn’t let you and renovated hotel passing the golf courses with
walk away with birdie after birdie, it is enough to lustful glances. The PGA Catalunya Hotel has now
challenge the visiting golfer without it being unfair moved from its original 4* category to a 5* by doing
and giving rewards for good play. Open holes to have some simple tweaks and an awful lot of decorating.
a good hit, par threes over water (save yourself for Sat in amoungst the two golf courses, its a great
the 18th hole!) We were joined by the golf Pro for the location for a quick weekend of golf with your buddies.
back nine. Of course my game went down the drain,
but my playing partner, Kaia held the team together. Silken Park Hotel San Jorge a 4* coastal hotel
Paul, the friendly French (with a bit of Irish mixed was our next stop arriving just in time for a body
in) is the golf pro at Perlada, his approach to playing treatment synonymous to the area called Gerunda
mirrors the golf resort - relax and have fun. After Fuga. We only has a taste of the treatment which is
play Paul joined us for lunch, and what was the topic the story of a girl making her way from the Pyrenees
of conversation? Fawlty Towers - what else would you to the coast the ‘massage’ is designed to experience
speak to a French Man about! There is a par three 9 the elements on her journey. With the story playing
in the background, it is difficult to listen to as you
do get engrossed in the treatment, but sadly it was
over too quickly. Interestingly the Gerunda Fuga

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massages are not the same at each hotel you might being high up affords the most delightful views. I LIFESTLYALDEIE&S PGROOLDFUCTS
visit along the route from the Pyrenees to the coast, played a golf course in Colombia once, it has always
with each hotel adopting their own ‘take’ on the story. been etched in my mind as a good play and a beauty,
Mas Nou is now challenging my senses and vying for
Relaxed and ready for dinner we were taken to Espai top spot in my list. It is important during ones game
del peix the Museum of Fish in Palamos. Not having of golf to stop and take stock of that view - each turn
any preconceived ideas about what this might be we it seems to improve and you have a feeling of being
were taken into a small cinema room and watched a swallowed up in beauty. A pretty course itself with
short video about the history of fishing in the area, it monoliths to circumnavigate not to mention the usual
was actually really good flicking back and forth from bunkers which were pretty hard but very ‘putable’!! it
present day to bygone days of fishing. Opening the really didn’t matter as they were just a by-product of
big doors in a disney way, the group was shuffled an amazing setting, a little stunner.
into another room which can only be described as a
slightly upmarket school cafeteria with long tables Lunch on the terrace of Mas Nou was tapas - love
set for the diners. Cameras poised over the chef tapas, love Spain. Postcard cats being a bit cheeky
preparation areas we were given demonstrations of came close for food, keeping us entertained
the preparation for dinner, which came in a number of throughout lunch as we sat on the sun soaked
dishes, a good experience as we not only got amazing terrace watching the golfers come up the 18th.
food but got shown how to prepare the food by the ever
capable chef. An experience worth considering. The final night drew to a close with dinner at the
Silken Park Hotel San Jorge we were treated to an
The next morning the sun was shining through the extensive menu to choose from, being served more
window and you could really appreciate the vista cava pre-dinner watching the Ryder Cup on the TV,
views over the ocean from the balcony. Cleverly I realised life was pretty good in this beautiful part
designed the hotel rooms all seemed to face seaward of Spain, Costa Brava. An area where couples could
being built on tiers without losing privacy. come and relax, a get-away from the hum drum of
busy lives, a place where the girls could come and
Transferring to Club Golf d’Aro- Mas Nou took us be treated to some of the best golf, food and cava
up into the hills to the highest course of the area. I or a place when all golfers can challenge the big
played Mas Nou a few months previously and to be named courses whilst appreciating some of the
honest was less than impressed as it was grey and lesser known ones. A place where friendships are
raining, however this day to was blazing sunshine cemented, a place for golf, a place to try new things
and what seemed like a relatively ordinary course and really get what you want from your golf holiday.
previously took on a whole new life. It just goes to This is Spain.
show that one cannot judge a book by its cover and
you really do need to read into the various chapters Sarah Forrest [email protected]
to get the full feel as the story unfolds. Simply
stunning is a phase I use quite often, why because its
appropriate and one I can use for Mas Nou. Buggies
are recommended as it is quite hilly in places, but

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LADIES GOLF Ladies golf initiative goes from
strength to strength in the North East

The North East sense of humour is well known in the hit a golf ball! These ladies are now playing 9 holes
UK. Cheeky fun people to be around, Sarah Forrest of golf and are keen and eager to do more. The ladies
from Red Tee Breaks had a great excuse to be in who played 18 holes ‘on the big course’ had improved
Newcastle recently and the pleasure to host and run and spent as much of their time laughing as they
the Active Newcastle new ladies into golf scheme once did striking the golf ball with ease. Whilst the day
again, for a second time this year. Active Newcastle provided a variety of activities, from spa treatments
came about to encourage inner city workers to to leisure time in the pool, the majority chose to
get out and about a bit more, whether that is pole stay out on the golf course and play either the full
walking, cycling, swimming or in this case, golf. The 18 holes or the 9 hole course twice. Matfen Hall,
ladies regularly meet throughout the year under the with its own hotel on site, is an ideal venue to host
guidance of Su and Marguerite and the growing team the Active Newcastle event. It offers not only good
to encourage activity, appreciating that there isn’t one 4* accommodation and great food, but also the spa,
size fits all when it comes to sport and activity. Not gym and leisure facilities. A fantastic 27 holes of golf
that these girls need much encouragement, once plus a 9 hole par three course complete the package.
they were bitten by the golfing bug the rest is history, Everything under one roof in a relaxed atmosphere.
arranging their own get-togethers outside of the pre-
arranged ones in the Active Newcastle calendar. Being Newcastle, the hardy ladies were tested once
again with the great British weather, and once again
Active Newcastle activities are diverse and can came back smiling asking for the date of the next
be found under the hashtag thisgirlcan. The one (next Spring incidentally if anyone wants to join
golf element started a couple years ago and is in, you will be welcomed.)
steadfastly driven by the two ladies who are golfers
themselves and have a passion for the sport, as is Maybe it was the cream tea that swayed their decision
often the case in these situations, the success is (and they were delicious), but possibly it is the relaxed
down to people who have the drive and ambition to atmosphere and willingness to get involved that
carry the idea forward from an idea to a reality. makes this group so special, with golf being the best
vehicle to achieve this. Active Newcastle is proving to
In Spring the first Active Newcastle golf event was be a massive hit for the ladies getting into golf in the
held and had a great response, so piggy backing on North East and we wish it continued success.
its success, Sarah travelled back up to Newcastle
to manage the Autumn meeting, a final fling for the Interested in growing golf for the female participant,
season as it were and what was overwhelmingly don’t hesitate to contact Sarah. Or join the lovely
obvious was how much these ladies had progressed. ladies in Newcastle who I am sure will welcome you
It was only in Spring that some of them first wheeled with open arms. #thisgirlmostdefinitlycan
a golf club, having no idea how to hold a club let alone
Sarah Forrest [email protected]

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Big win for England’s national news
U16 boys

England’s U16 boys have scored another big win in their autumn international series by defeating
Scotland 17.5-7.5 at Rockliffe Hall Golf Club, Durham They have already beaten Wales 15-5 and
will play Ireland early next month. Another win there will see them repeat last year’s record of
three victories in these matches.
Team manager Nick Over described the boys’ latest result as a solid performance. The highlight
of the match was Barclay Brown’s level par 72 in very difficult conditions on the opening day
of the 54-hole match. Two England players had 100% winning records in all three games:
Michael Gilbert (Chelmsford, Essex), who was in England’s winning team at the Boys’ Home
Internationals, and Hugo Kedzlie (Spalding, Lincolnshire).
In addition three England players were unbeaten: Barclay Brown (Hallamshire, Yorkshire),
Dominic Clemons (Gog Magog, represents Hertfordshire) and Charlie Daughtrey (Rotherham,
Yorkshire). The other team members, who all contributed to the scoreline, were: James Cooper
(Cumberwell Park, Wiltshire), Matthew Freeman (Worksop, Nottinghamshire) Conor Gough
(Stoke Park of Berks, Bucks & Oxon), Callum Macfie (Lindrick, Yorkshire) and Tom Stagg
(Salisbury & South Wilts, Wiltshire).
The match began with individual stroke play matches which England won 7-3. This was followed
by foursomes which England won 4-1, and by individual matchplay which England won 6.5-
3.5. Brown, Cooper, Daughtrey, Gilbert, Gough, Kedzlie, Macfie and Stagg will play Ireland at
Castletown on October 8 and 9.

17

national news Yorkshire win 21st English
men’s county championship

Yorkshire won the English Men’s County Championship for the 21st time, beating Hampshire
5.5-3.5 in a final day showdown at Sandwell Park in Staffordshire. Although Yorkshire
dominate the list of past winners, this is their first victory for nine years and the victory was
sweet, especially after the boys’ and women’s teams narrowly lost their county finals.
Team captain Darryl Berry, who has previously played in two winning sides, said: “This is
great for the team and for all our supporters. It’s been a brilliant team effort, the lads have
been great. Yorkshire set up their win with a great foursomes performances, winning 2.5 of
the three available points. “That was massive,” said Berry, who sent his top players out in the
singles with instructions to get their points as quickly as possible. Steve Robins and Kealan
Lowe, playing in the first two games, duly obliged and both won 3/2.
Robins was bogey free and five-under when he finished, continuing his fine form of the
championship. “I think I’ve had three bogeys in the three days,” he said. “I’ve played well
this week and had six wins from six games, so I’m chuffed with that.” Yorkshire will also be
pleased to hear that the 23-year-old plans to stay amateur next year.
Lowe, the Yorkshire order of merit winner, sank a 4ft putt to close out his match and ensure
that the team would win the title. His win gave them a total of 4.5 points and, even if they lost
the remaining games, they would draw the match and become champions on a countback of
points won.
“It’s special to get the winning point, really good,” said Lowe, who won all his singles this
week. He was playing at Men’s County Finals for the first time, having previously been in the
boys’ version and he said: “This is a bit bigger and scarier with more people watching! But it’s
been good.”
But all of the team - and their many supporters - wanted an outright win and they were
determined to get at least one more point. However, Hampshire got the momentum in the
next three games with Billy McKenzie fighting back from three down at the turn to beat Bailey
Gill 2 up. He was followed by Ryan Harmer who, having been up most of the way against
Yorkshire champion Ben Hutchinson, was pulled back to all square with two to play but
managed to win one up.
Then, English champion Dan Brown was beaten 3/2 by Hampshire’s Mark Burgess and
Yorkshire’s hopes of that extra point were pinned on the close match between Will Whiteoak
and Hampshire captain Martin Young. Whiteoak held a one hole advantage for most of the
back nine, helped by holing a monster putt for a half on 14. He held on to that slender lead,
holing a good 10-footer on the last to finish 1up.
“We wanted to win outright and that’s why I put Will at the back,” said Berry. “He’s a pressure
man and he brings it home every time.”

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national news

The result meant disappointment for Hampshire who have now come away empty-handed
from seven County Finals since 2002. Team captain Martin Young said: “I’m disappointed now,
but we’re getting closer and I’m proud of what the team has done and we’ve got four young
lads who have never played at this level before.”
The play-off for third place was won by Warwickshire who beat Cornwall 5.5-3.5. It’s the first
time they’ve finished above fourth in their last five visits to County Finals and team captain
Stuart Bloxham said: “Hopefully this will be good momentum to take us forward and we’ll get
back to County Finals next year, when the qualifier is on home ground.
“Today we played some great golf, we had a very good foursomes (winning 2.5-0.5) and we had
some fantastic performances from the players in the singles. It was a hard fought and a great
win, especially after the losses of the previous two days.

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national news New report highlights golf
club secrets of success

The secrets of successfully running a golf club and attracting members are identified in a new report from
England Golf. The results of the 2016 Golf Club Membership Questionnaire shows that 30% of clubs increased
their membership this year and it highlights trends and ideas which are working.

It recommends:

A warm welcome – a dedicated reception area, and highlights ideas and solutions which clubs are
welcome packs and new members’ events are all using to grow their membership and which work.
winners. I hope that by sharing this information we will
encourage and inspire other clubs to become even
Catering for different needs – a range of flexible more successful.”
membership packages to suit different lifestyles can
attract more members. A major trend over the past The biennial study was carried out by SPORTS
two years has been for clubs to offer junior, adult MARKETING SURVEYS INC for England Golf and is
academy and trial memberships. based on responses from over 600 clubs.

Regular communication with members and visitors – Richard Payne, Senior Manager of Sports Accounts,
this will help to retain as well as recruit members, but commented: “This is an insightful and challenging
it’s important to use the right contact methods. One- piece of research that has clearly demonstrated the
third of clubs are missing the opportunity to connect benefits to clubs that have embraced strategies aimed
with visitors who could be potential members. to widen the appeal of the game and welcome golfers.

Making more use of the club to increase income – “In an age where consumers speak with their feet,
opportunities include weddings and conferences, but ensuring that clubs deliver what golfers are demanding
these must be balanced with the members’ needs. A is critical to the future success of the game.”
coffee shop is a big plus for attracting members, as
is a crèche or children’s play area. Findings for the last two years show that the average
number of club members has stayed largely the
Becoming part of the local community – using a same at 460 in 2016, compared to 466 in 2014. The
social media strategy will help to connect with local number of members aged 65-plus increased by 13%.
schools, clubs and other organisations. Highlighting
beginner coaching, academy membership and added This year, 30% of clubs increased their memberships
value deals can help to increase membership. and their new members tend to play more frequently.
Overall, there’s a slight decline in weekly golfers but
England Golf Chief Executive Nick Pink said: “The an increase in those playing monthly.
report gives us a snapshot of the golfing landscape

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New England U16 regional national news
squad players are named

Champions and teenage internationals are among 130 talented young players selected for the England Golf
U16 regional squads for the 2016/17 training programme. They follow in the footsteps of players such as
Masters champion Danny Willett and the world number two amateur Bronte Law, who both came through the
England regional squad system.

This winter’s selection includes English under 14 champion Conor Gough (pictured) of Berks, Bucks & Oxon
(BB&O), and Scottish U14 champions Caitlin Whitehead of Cumbria and Dominic Clemons of Hertfordshire.
Among those who played in this season’s U16 boys’ internationals were Matthew Freeman of Nottinghamshire,
Hugo Kedzlie of Lincolnshire, Charlie Hilton of Sussex and the Yorkshire trio of Barclay Brown, Charlie
Daughtrey and Callum Macfie.

South South West

Girls: Rafiah Banday (Royal Mid-Surrey, Surrey), Girls: Laura Curtis (Cumberwell Park, Wiltshire),
Lauren Gooding (Roehampton, Surrey), Olivia Lilli Horn (Ferndown, Dorset), Ebonie Lewis
Horsford (Wimbledon Park, Surrey), Pavani Kumar (Knowle, Gloucestershire), Seona Mauchline (High
(Royal Mid-Surrey, Surrey), Olivia Ripiner (Meon Post, Wiltshire), Evie Stone (East Devon, Devon),
Valley, Hampshire), Madeleine Ripiner (Meon Valley, Scarlett Williams (Parkstone, Dorset). Coach Martyn
Hampshire). Coach Alex Saary, Manager Charles Thompson, Manager Sheila Davidge.
Sandison-Woods.
Boys: George Leigh (Trevose, Cornwall), Will Lewis
Boys: Enrique Dimayuga (Cuddington, Surrey), (Long Ashton, Gloucestershire), James Reed (Exeter,
Jamie Markwick (Corhampton, Hampshire), Darragh Devon), Joe Reynard (Truro, Cornwall), Dom Walter
Monaghan (Walton Heath, Surrey), Ben Partridge (Cumberwell Park, Wiltshire), Dylan Xanh (Mendip
(Epsom, Surrey), John Richardson (Royal Mid-Surrey, Spring, Somerset). Coach John Jacobs, Manager
Surrey), Aman Uddin (Meon Valley, Hampshire), Joe Mark Powell.
Wood (West Hill, Surrey). Coach John Noble, Manager
Steve Parrish. Thames Valley

South East Girls: Emmanuelle Hewson (Mid Herts,
Hertfordshire), Isabella Holmes (Stoke Park,
Girls: Nicole Amos (Faversham, Kent), Chloe Burdon Buckinghamshire), Zainab Jeppe (Mill Green,
(Nevill, Kent), Katie Field (Bognor Regis, Sussex), Hertfordshire), Daisy Kennedy (Stoke Park,
Yasmin Hang (Golf at Goodwood, Sussex), Salysa Buckinghamshire), Thalia Kirby (Stoke Park,
Mason (Cottesmore, Sussex), Ellen Nicholas (Ham Buckinghamshire), Ye Hee Lee (Moor Park,
Manor, Sussex), Megan Simmons (Sundridge Park, Hertfordshire), Diya Patel (Moor Park, Hertfordshire),
Kent), Lille-Beau Thorpe (Cowdray Park, Sussex). Millie Pratten (Essendon, Hertfordshire). Coach Harry
Coach Matt Antell, Manager Kat Chaszczewski. Scott, Manager Mark Knight.

Boys: Zack Bacon (Ham Manor, Sussex), Oliver Boys: Dominic Clemons (Gog Magog, represents
Dickman (Cuckfield, Sussex), Billy Groom (Worthing, Hertfordshire), Conor Gough (Stoke Park, BB&O),
Sussex), Charlie Hilton (Ifield, Sussex), Alfie Robinson Tom Gregory (Stoke Park, BB&O), Max Hopkins
(Pyecombe, Sussex), Oliver Smith (Royal Ashdown (Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire), Gregor McKenzie
Forest, Sussex), Joe Sullivan (Chartham Park, Kent), (Curtlington, BB&O), Taylor Paul (Stoke Park, BB&O),
Henry Warnock-Thompson (Littlestone, Kent). Coach Ben Pierleoni (Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire). Coach
Steve Orr, Manager Alan Covey. Rob Watts, Manager Pete Dickson.

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BB&O Golf Clubs

IN BUCKINGHAM, BERKSHIRE & OXFORDSHIRE

Berkshire Buckinghamshire Whiteleaf Golf Club
Windmill Hill Golf Centre
Bearwood Lakes Golf Club Abbey Hill Golf Course
Billingbear Park Golf Club Aylesbury Park Golf Club Woburn Golf Club
Beaconsfield Golf Course
Bird Hills Buckingham Golf Club Wycombe Heights Golf Centre
Calcot Park Golf Club Buckinghamshire Golf Club
Castle Royal Golf and Country Burnham Beeches Golf Club Oxfordshire
Chartridge Park Golf Club
Club Chesham and Ley Hill Golf Club Badgemore Park Golf Club
Caversham Heath Chiltern Forest Golf Club Banbury Golf Club
Datchet Golf Club
Deanwood Park Golf Club Denham Golf Club Bicester Golf and Country Club
Donnington Grove Country Club Ellesborough Golf Club Burford Golf Club
Donnington Valley Hotel Flackwell Heath Golf Club
Downshire Golf Complex Gerrards Cross Golf Club Carswell Golf and Country Club
East Berkshire Golf Club Harewood Downs Golf Club Cherwell Edge Golf Club
Goring and Streatley Golf Club Chipping Norton Golf Club
Hennerton Golf Club Harleyford Golf Club Drayton Park Golf Course
Hazlemere Golf Club Faringdon Golf Club
Hurst Golf Club Hedsor Golf Course Feldon Valley Golf Club
Lavender Park Golf Centre Huntswood Golf Club Frilford Heath Golf Club
Hadden Hill Golf Club
Maidenhead Golf Club Iver Golf Club Henley Golf Club
Mapledurham Golf Club Kingfisher Country Club Heythrop Park Resort Golf
Little Chalfont Golf Club Hinksey Heights Golf Club
Mill Ride Golf Club Magnolia Park Golf Club Huntercombe Golf Club
Newbury and Crookham Golf club Mentmore Golf & Country Club Kirtlington Golf Club
Oakland Park Golf Club North Oxford Golf Club
Reading Golf Club Princes Risborough Golf club Oxford Golf Centre
Royal Ascot Golf Club Richings Park Golf and Rye Hill Golf Course
Sand Martins Golf Club Southfield Golf Club
Country Club Studley Wood Golf Club
Sonning Golf Club The South Buckinghamshire
Sunningdale Golf Club Tadmarton Heath Golf Club
Sunningdale Ladies’ Golf Club Golf Club The Oxfordshire Golf Club
Swinley Forest Golf Club Stoke Park Golf Club The Springs Hotel and Golf Club
The Wychwood Golf Club
Temple Golf Club Stowe Golf Club
The Berkshire Golf Club The Lambourne Golf Club Waterstock Golf Club
The West Berkshire Golf Course Witney Lakes Golf Club
Thorney Park Golf Club
Theale Golf Club Three Locks Golf Club
Winter Hill Golf Club Wavendon Golf Centre
Wokefield Park Golf Club Weston Turville Golf Club

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BB&O David Youens: inspiring
more disabled golfers

David Youens, 53, from Oxfordshire has played professional rugby and golf, enjoying the competitive nature
of top-level of sport. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005, David struggled with his health,
becoming reliant on a wheelchair to support daily activity for a year.
During this time David also sought grief counselling to help come to terms with a life-changing condition and
the realisation that he would not be able to play elite sport again. During bouts of poor health David was also
unable to work for long periods, eventually becoming homeless for a short time.
David tried his hand at several different disability sports in an effort to try and rediscover the competitive edge
he enjoyed in sport earlier in his life. After stints playing wheelchair tennis, basketball and rowing, David tried
out for the Paralympics GB shooting team in 2012, ultimately just missing out on selection.
In 2015, after 10 years away from the game, David was encouraged to get back into golf by his family. Despite
initially finding it difficult not to be able to play to the same standard as earlier in his life, David quickly picked
up where he had left off before his illness. He has regained his form and is aiming to get his handicap into
single figures.
David said; “I have always taken my sport very seriously, so learning about my diagnosis was a massive shock
to the system. It took a long time for me to be confident in my health and ability to get back out on the golf
course. I’m really pleased that I have got back involved in the game. Although I’m not playing to the same level
as before, I’m enjoying my golf and my handicap is improving all the time. I can play with family and friends and
have really competitive games again.”
“It is so important that people with conditions like mine can stay involved in activity, and golf is a brilliant way
to do that. You can go out and play sport at your own pace without it being to physically demanding if you aren’t
feeling well.”
Dr David Schley from the MS Society said: “MS is an unpredictable condition but research suggests that
exercise can help manage symptoms, such as fatigue, as well as improve the overall health of people with MS.
It’s really important to find an exercise that works for you and you’re more likely to stick with it if it’s something
you enjoy and find worthwhile. There’s plenty of information and support out there on exercising with MS,
including on the MS Society’s website.”
Visit www.getintogolf.org to find out about beginner courses, taster lessons and special events at clubs and
ranges nationwide.

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BB&O Lancashire topple BB&O to
win English senior crown

Lancashire are playing so well and he just kept coming back and
the new English back at me. It was a fantastic game of golf.”
Senior Men’s
County Champions His win meant Lancashire had 3.5 points and
– regaining their needed just one more to secure at least a halved
crown in a thrilling result and an overall victory, thanks to a slender
finale at Chipping advantage from their previous two matches. They
Sodbury Golf Club in had to wait a while when BB&O’s Tim Whittaker
Gloucestershire. They beat defending champions came back from four down after eight to win on
BB&O (Bucks, Berks & Oxon) 6-3 in the title the last. But Andrew Westwell’s fighting finish took
decider, but the scoreline sounds much more Lancashire over the line when he won 16, 17 and
comfortable than the reality. Lancashire, who also holed a testing downhill 3ft putt to halve the 18th
won in 2014, got ahead early on by winning the for a one-up result.
morning foursomes 2-1. But BB&O made them
fight every inch of the way in the singles, with five Westwell, who is playing at County Finals for the
of the six games going to the 18th – and the sixth first time, left the last green in tears after the
decided on the 17th. emotion of the occasion overcame him. But he
paid tribute to his ‘brilliant’ caddy and team-mate
“It was unbelievable,” said team manager Robert Fox. Alan Gillespie added another point to
Mike Gray. “They are just a great set of guys, the Lancashire tally when he beat BB&O captain
a wonderful team. This was a fantastic game Ashley Brewer 2/1 and the scoreline was completed
between two good teams.” when Tony Holt halved his game with BB&O’s
George Best Wilson.
Both teams fielded an international player in
the top singles with Ian Crowther representing Brewer said afterwards; “We gave them a run for
Lancashire and David Niven leading the BB&O their money and it was a close battle, but the right
challenge. Their battle was typical of the team won. Lancashire are very, very strong and
afternoon’s play: close and hard fought with congratulations to them, they deserved to win on
Crowther edging one up on the 17th, which he won the day. But we will be doing our best to try and
with a superb up and down from behind the green. relieve them of the trophy next year!”

But on the 18th, Niven won the hole with a In the play-off for third place Devon overcame
par which included a penalty drop and a holed Worcestershire 5-4. The South West team also led
25-footer. Crowther described it as the five of the 2-1 after the foursomes and completed the win
century and said the halved match was “a fair with successes from Tim Aggett, Tony Allsopp and
result overall.” Next was the fiercely contested Rick Pillow.
game of Lancashire’s Trevor Foster and BB&O’s
David Cromie. Foster was dormie two up but lost Team manager Jon Gynne was in charge for the
the 17th to a textbook par, before halving the 18th last time and he was delighted to finish on a high.
in par for his point. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “The success is in getting here,” he said. “Then, you
“It was as good a match as I have ever had. In the know you are going to come up against top players
first 12 holes David holed everything, I felt I was and you do as well as you can. We have done that
and so I can’t ask for any more.”

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Nike Futures concludes BB&O
at Frilford Heath

A season that started in early April and culminated at Frilford Heath produced a nail biting
climax to 2 of the 3 Orders of Merit. Melan Dhaubhadel (Calcot Park) had secured his top
spot in the Under 15s by early August. He played in every event and secured 5 wins, 3 tied
1st places and 4 second places. Well done Melan. Oscar Fuentes (Bearwood Lakes) was
second and Harry Oddy (Buckingham) took third place.
In the Under 14s, things were very much tighter. Going into the last round either Carl Banner
(Stoke Park) or Taylor Paul (Stoke Park) could finish top. Taylor produced a great round of
level par 72 on the Blue Course pushing Carl back into a tie for second. As the best 9 from
12 events calculation was made - Taylor pipped Carl by just 2¼ points. A tiny margin over the
season. Tom Gregory (Stoke Park) - winner of last year’s U12s OOM - finished 3rd and will be
hunting down this Trophy next year.
In the Under 12s, all season long it had been a
battle of the giants between Tom Stephenson-Green
(Studley Wood) and Ben McFadden (Stoke Park).
Coming to Frilford Heath it could go either way with
a win essential for Tom to win the OOM and with
Ben needing to finish 4th. In the end, Tom got his
win but Ben finished tied 3rd and took the Trophy
by 1½ points. Both Ben and Tom had 6 wins each
in the season and in the end the number of podium
finishes carried the day for Ben. Simon Mead
(Newbury & Crookham) also had a very good season
finishing 3rd.
Well done to all the competitors and the best of luck with your golfing careers.

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Visit, play & enjoy
Studley Wood Golf Club

this Autumn & Winter

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Enjoy our Super Value

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from only £20.00 per person

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To book your tee-time phone us on: 01865 351144
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T: 01865 351144 E: [email protected]
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“The greens at Studley Wood Golf Club are
in the finest condition, arguably some of the
best putting surfaces in Oxfordshire”

Contact Details “History tells us that some 480 years ago,
no less a person than Henry VIII used
Studley Wood Golf Club to enjoy his sporting afternoons here,
The Straight Mile, Horton-Cum- hunting deer and wild boar”
Studle, Oxford, OX33 1BF
As our name suggests, woods play All the tees and greens meet USGA
Telephone: 01865 351122 an important part in the topography specifications and the irrigation
[email protected] of the course. Designed by Simon system is fully computerised.
www.studleywoodgolfclub.co.uk Gidman, the par 73 course is set in
170 undulating acres of what was The result is a course which,
How to find US once an extensive woodland. History framed by an ancient and beautiful
tells us that some 480 years ago, no landscape, combines a feeling
From M40 (Northbound): At less a person than Henry VIII used to of maturity with the prospect of a
junction 8, exit onto A40 enjoy his sporting afternoons here, rewarding round of golf.
toward Oxford/Cheltenham. hunting deer and wild boar.
Turn right onto Headington Studley Wood is a friendly family
Roundabout. Two loops of nine holes play in golf club with a superb modern
Take the 1st left onto opposite directions around a 30 acre clubhouse offering extensive food
Bayswater Rd. Go through 1 wood, which lies at the centre of the and beverage.
roundabout. Turn right onto course. Testing natural hazards come
B4027. Take the 1st left onto courtesy of 13 lakes, some impressive We look forward to welcoming you at
Horton Rd. Continue onto ground vegetation and a richness of the golf club soon.
Woodpery Hill. Continue onto fine, mature trees, most of which are
Straight Mile Rd. specimen oaks. Great care has been Signature Hole: 15th, Par 4, 373
Turn right, arrive at golf club. taken to set out the 18 holes in such yards The ideal tee shot is a draw to
a way that each fairway and green a fairway that is notoriously difficult
has its own distinctive character and to hold. Uphill second to probably
offers its own particular challenge. the trickiest green on the course.

CHRISTMAS
AND

NEW YEAR 2016

DONNINGTON GROVE COUNTRY CLUB

“Its the most wonderful time
of the year”

ANDY WILLIAMS

CHRISTMAS IN THE RESTAURANT
Festive menu available everyday throughout December.

ALL THAT GLITTERS
DECEMBER PARTY NIGHTS

£40.00 per person

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NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS

Bid farewell to 2016 at Donnington Grove, celebrate by enjoying a sumptuous four
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£65.00 per person

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We have a range of accommodation to suit all at Donnington Grove,
from traditional rooms in the Manor House,

to modern Lake View and Summer House rooms.
Preferential rates are available when you book your party night

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Over night stay with Full English breakfast
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Middlesex, HertFORDSHIRE & GREATER London Golf Clubs IN MIDDLESEX, HERTFORDSHIRE & GREATER LONDON

Middlesex Cheshunt Coulsdon Manor Hotel and
Chorley Wood GC Golf Centre
Airlinks Golf Club
Ashford Manor Golf Club Dyrham Park Cranfield Golf at Sandown
East Herts Croham Hurst Golf Club
Brent Valley Golf Club Crowlands Heath Golf Club
C and L Golf and Country Club Essondon CC
Centenary Park Par 3 Golf Course Great Hadham Cuddington Golf Club
Hadley Wood Dukes Meadows Golf and
Central London Golf Centre Hanbury Manor
Crews Hill Golf Club Tennis Club
Denham Golf Club Harpenden Dulwich and Sydenham Golf Club
Ealing Golf Club Harpenden Common
Enfield Golf Club Hartsbourne Country Club Eltham Warren Golf Club
Fulwell Golf Club Fairlop Waters Golf Club
Grim’s Dyke Golf Club Knebworth
Haste Hill Letchworth Finchley Golf Club
Heathpark Golf Club Little Hay Fulwell Golf Club
Hillingdon Golf Club Manor of Groves Hainault Forest Golf Club
Mid Herts Hampstead Golf Club
Horsenden Hill Golf Club Mill Green Hampton Court Palace
Hounslow Heath Municipal Moor Park Hendon Golf Club
Old Fold Manor High Elms Golf Club
Golf Course Oxhey Park Highgate Golf Club
Northolt Golf Club Panshanger Horton Park Golf and
Northwood Golf Club Ltd Porters Park
Perivale Park Golf Club Potters Bar GC Country Club
Pinner Hill Golf Club Radlett Park Ilford Golf Club
Playgolf London Redbourn Langley Park Golf Club
Ruislip Golf Centre Rickmansworth London Scottish Golf Club
Stanmore & Edgware Golf Centre Sandy Lodge Malden Golf Club
Stanmore and Edgeware Shendish Manor Maylands Golf Club
Shire London Metro Golf Centre
Golf Centre South Herts Mill Hill Golf Club
Stanmore Golf Club Stevenage Mitcham Golf Club
Stockley Pines Golf Club Stocks Golf Club Muswell Hill Golf Club
Strawberry Hill Golf Club The Grove North Middlesex Golf Club
Sunbury Golf Club The Hertfordshire Oaks Golf Centre
Uxbridge Golf Course Orpington Golf Club
West Middlesex Golf Club Verulam Purley Downs Golf
Whitewebbs Park Golf Course Welwyn Garden City Richmond Park Golf Club
Wyke Green Golf Club Risebridge Golf Centre
West Herts Roehampton Golf Club
Hertfordshire Whipsnade Park Golf Club Romford Golf Club
Royal Epping Forest Golf Club
Aldenham Golf Club Whitehill Royal Wimbledon Golf Club
Aldwickbury Park Shooters Hill Golf Club
Arkley Greater London Shortlands Golf Club
Ash Valley Sudbury Golf Club
Ashridge Addington Court Golf Sundridge Park
Batchwood Hall Addington Palace Golf club Thamesview Golf Club
Batchworth Park The Addington Golf Club
Berkhamstead Aquarius Golf Club The Royal Blackheath Golf Club
Bishops Stortford Barnehurst Golf Course Top Meadow Golf Club
Brickendon Grange Beckenham Golf Course Trent Park Golf Club
Brocket Hall Bexleyheath Golf Club Upminster Golf Club
Brookmans Park Wanstead Golf Club
Bromley Golf Centre Wimbledon Common Golf Club
Bushey Country Club Bush Hill Park Golf Club Wimbledon Park Golf Club
Bushey Hall Central London Golf Centre Woodford Golf Club

Chadwell Springs Golf Club Chingford Golf Park
Chesfield Downs Chislehurst Golf Club
Coombe Hill Golf Club
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James Ellis secures Middlesex, HertFORDSHIRE & GREATER London
Gowland victory

It took a birdy on the 21st hole for Robbie In a match that was almost over before it
Johnson (Northwood) to win the 2016 begun, Johnson raced out of the blocks,
Gowland Finals and put to rest memories winning the first seven holes and leaving
of his defeat last year. Bush Hill was the Maxwell with a near impossible task.
venue for the 2016 finals and James Ellis Maxwell was able to steady the ship
(Hendon) took on Dylan Gadhia (Pinner Hill) and pulled one back, but Johnson was
in the first of the morning’s semis. A close able to navigate his way to a comfortable
match, the play was back and forth over the 6&5 victory.
first 9 holes. Ellis then took an early lead
but was reigned back by the young Pinner
Hill star.

However, Ellis quickly took command of
the match on the back 9, winning a string
of holes in quick succession. Although,
Dylan fought to get himself back into the
match, James was able to keep him at
bay, eventually winning 4&3. It was an all
Northwood affair in the other Semi-Final,
with Sean Maxwell facing Robbie Johnson.

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The home of the Ryder Cup
SOCIETY PACKAGES
WINTER 2016/17

THE SEVE THE LANGER
Enjoy a warm welcome with coffee Coffee & breakfast rolls followed
by 18 holes of golf, return to the
& breakfast rolls followed by 18 clubhouse for a bowl of home-made
holes of golf. soup of the day with crusty bread.
Priced at £28.00 per person
Priced at £25.00 per person

THE FALDO THE SAMUEL RYDER
Coffee & breakfast rolls followed by CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Coffee & bacon rolls followed by 18
18 holes of golf, return to the club holes of golf, return to the club house
house for a 1 course lunch. for a two course Christmas Dinner

Priced at £30.00 per person with all the trimmings.
Priced at £45.00 per person

Winter green fee rates from £20 per person
To book or discuss your day please call Fran Grice on 01727 853327

Option 4, or email [email protected]

The Verulam Golf Club
226 London Road
St Albans, Herts
AL1 1JG
www.verulamgolf.co.uk

Bishops Stortford make good Middlesex, HertFORDSHIRE & GREATER London
showing at U16 Champs

The season in Hertfordshire ended with the
popular Boys Under 16 Championship which was
held at the well-presented course of Harpendon
Common Golf Club. A full field of 72 junior
golfers from around the county took part on a fine
autumnal day with little breeze to contend with and
very mild temperatures for the time of year. The
early starters did have to contend with some foggy
fairways first thing, but thankfully this burnt away
quickly without disrupting the event.
The best gross score was achieved by 16 year old 2 handicapper Matthew Green (pictured) of
Bishops Stortford who shot an excellent round of 68 (-2) with 5 birdies on holes 4, 7, 9, 13 and
17 and blemish bogeys on holes 6, 14 and 15. Matthew finished in fine style with a 3,3,3 finish
on holes 16, 17 and 18. Matthew’s nearest rival was Ben Pierleoni of Berkhamsted, current
Boys U14 Champion, who shot a round of 70 (lvl) and despite missing out on the main prize
did pick up the Harkett Cup for the best U14 gross score.
Ryan Wood of East Herts won the James Cup for the best U15 gross prize with a
commendable 71 (+1), after starting with a triple bogey 7 or the par 4 1st hole. While his
playing partner, George Albone of Essendon, picked up the Duke Trophy for the best U16
gross score with a 72 (+2). U16 England Boy International Dominic Clemons of Hanbury
Manor finished just out of the prizes with a gross score of 71 (+1).
The best nett score on the day was won on a back 9 countback after 2 players had returned
nett 65’s (-5). Sam Linskey of Essendon, who also won the same prize at last year’s event at
Letchworth, won on the countback from Louis Altham of Bishops Stortford. Louis did instead
win the U14 Handicap prize for his efforts. Worth noting that Bishops Stortford, who also
had the most competitors in the field on the day with 13 of the 72, had a winner in each of the
categories! Well done Bishops Stortford!

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SURREY Golf Clubs IN SURREY

Abbey Moor Hankley Common Golf Club Rusper Golf Club
The Addington Hersham Sandown Park Golf Centre
Addington Court Hindhead
Addington Palace Selsdon Park Hotel and
Ashford Manor Hoebridge Golf Centre Golf Club
Banstead Downs Golf Club Horne Park Golf Club
Betchworth Park Golf Club Hurtmore Golf Club Shirley Park Golf Club
Bletchingley Golf Club Kingswood Golf and Silvermere Golf and
Bowenhurst Golf Centre Leisure Complex
Bramley Golf Club Country Club
Burhill Golf Club Laleham Golf Club St George’s Hill Golf Club
Camberley Heath Golf Club Leatherhead Golf Club Surbiton Golf Club
Chiddingfold Golf Club Limpsfield Chart Golf Club
Chipstead Golf Club Lingfield Park Golf Club Surrey Downs Golf Club
Chobham Golf Club Merrist Wood Golf Club Surrey National Golf Club
Clandon Golf Club Milford Golf Club
Clandon Regis Golf Club Mitcham Golf Club Sutton Green Golf Club
Coombe Hill Moore Place Golf Club Tandridge Golf Club
Coombe Wood New Zealand Golf Club
North Downs Golf club Thames Ditton and Esher
Cranleigh Oak Park Golfing Complex Golf Club
Crohamhurst Oaks Sports Centre
Cuddington Pachesham Park The Cranleigh Golf and
Dorking Golf Club Leisure Club
Drift Golf Club Golf Centre
Effingham Golf Club Penny Hill Park Hotel and The Hindhead Golf Club
Epsom Golf Club The Richmond Golf Club
Farleigh Court Golf Club Country Club
Farnham Golf Club Pine Ridge Golf Course The Wisley Golf Club
Puttenham Golf Club Traditions Golf Course 1999
Foxhills
Gatton Manor Pyrford Golf Club Tyrrells Wood Golf Club
Godstone Golf Club Redhill and Reigate Walton Heath Golf Club
Guildford Golf Club
Hampton Court Palace Golf Club Wentworth Club
Reigate Heath Golf Club West Byfleet Golf Club

Reigate Hill Golf Club West Hill Golf Club
Richmond Golf Club West Surrey Golf Club
Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club Wildwood Country Club
Windlemere Golf Club
Roehampton Windlesham Golf Club

Woking Golf Club
Woldingham Golf Club
Woodcote Park Golf Club
Worplesdon Golf Club

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Surrey beat SURREY
Hampshire in
annual friendly

The final U13 match of the year was the annual friendly
against Hampshire. This year, Chobham played host to
the match, which saw a strong Hampshire team take on
an enthusiastic Surrey team. The format for this match
was 12 a side, four ball better ball match play off scratch,
with the players going out in handicap order so they play
against other players of a similar ability. With the match
split into 3 ways to score, 1 point for winning the front nine,
1 point for winning the back nine and 2points for a winning
the match overall the matches can swing backwards and
forwards and points are always up for grabs.
Surrey had a couple of regulars missing and supplemented
the team with 5 current U12’s. Nevertheless, the matches
were really close and at the halfway stage it was hard to pick
a winner in any of them. Every Surrey pairing won the 9th hole
to post valuable points and stand on the 10th hole all square
in 3 matches and up in 3 matches. The 9th hole was definitely a
turning point in both the matches and the scores.
Hampshire pushed hard on the back 9 to win the first match
and made a great fight back in the second, however Surrey
ended up winning matches 2-5 and losing matches 1 & 6. When
the combined scores were added up Surrey had 15.5 points and
Hampshire 8.5 points. After play the teams sat in their four balls for a two course meal and the
usual speeches by the Captains. Usual with the exception of a fit of giggles by both Captains
which amused both teams.

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SURREY John Ling Salver played
at Clandon Regis

The John Ling Salver is a Seniors Club team knockout
competition played for by those Clubs knocked out in the
first round of the John Ling Trophy. In this year’s Final
played at Clandon Regis Golf Club, Shirley Park and
Traditions battled it out and what a great match up it proved
to be. Traditions took the first of the five matches, then
Shirley Park the second to level things up, Traditions then
went back in front winning the third but Shirley Park came
straight back taking the fourth to again level things up.
So it was all on the last match and as they came down the 18th the Traditions pair had the
advantage of being 1up and they duly closed the match out taking the hole to finish 2up
and secure a fantastic win for the Club. What is even more amazing is that the Traditions
team had only 22 Senior players to pick from, unlike other Clubs who have very much larger
sections, which only goes to show that whatever the size of the Club anyone can win! Well
done to both Finalists.
The course was in excellent and this commented on by all the players, so our thanks to
Clandon Regis for not only hosting the Final but presenting the course in such pristine
condition and looking after all the players with some fine food after play. The presentation of
the Salver was made by Clandon President Ian Mitchell.
Words by Steve McNeill (Assistant County Secretary)

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West Byfleet Golf Club

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 courses in the Surrey Heathland area

INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

West Byfleet Golf Club now offers the exciting option
to take up a 3 month introductory membership.

As a golf club member you would have the opportunity to meet new friends
in a relaxed and informal atmosphere and take advantage of the many
opportunities to play golf and participate in social activities.
The 3 month Introductory membership can be taken up for any period
between October 1st 2016 and January 1st 2017.
Those interested in this exciting opportunity are invited
to contact Jill Brine for further information.

West Byfleet Golf Club, Sheerwater Road, West Byfleet, Nr Woking, KT14 6AA
Phone: 01932 343433 (opt 6) Email: [email protected] www.wbgc.co.uk

GOLFING GREAT Golfing Great – Alister MacKenzie

Although Alister MacKenzie was born in Leeds During the Boar War, MacKenzie joined the
in 1870, his roots are distinctly Scottish. His Somerset Regiment and worked as a surgeon.
mother was born and raised in Glasgow and While in Africa, he became interested in how
his father was a native of the highlands before the Afrikaaners used their native environment
they both moved to Leeds. Alister himself would as camouflage. When the First World War broke
spend long summer holidays near Lochinvar on out, he re-joined the army again, but this time
land that used to belong to the MacKenzie clan. as an expert in camouflage.
It is thought that on these early holidays he first
tried his hand at golf. Between the wars, MacKenzie had designed his
first course. One of the founders of Alwoodley
However, it was in the field of academia where Golf Course, MacKenzie designed the basic lay-
MacKenzie excelled. He passed the entrance out. The committee were concerned as this was
exam for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School his first design, and so they called in established
in Wakefield where he showed an aptitude designer Harry Colt to check his work. Colt was
for science. Following in the family tradition, impressed and noticed MacKenzie had designed
MacKenzie settled on a career in medicine the courses with the latest ball technology in
and so he matriculated to Cambridge to study mind. When MacKenzie returned from the war,
a degree and two Masters qualifications. He he gave up his job as a surgeon and joined harry
finally graduated in 1897 and returned to Colt’s design company for four years to learn
Leeds to work in his father’s medical practice more about golf course design.
as a surgeon. It was around the time of his
graduation that MacKenzie is first recorded MacKenzie’s design echoed his interest in
as being a member of Leeds Golf Club. The camouflage. All of the features of the course
records show he also took part in a few were built around what was naturally there
competitions there, although he seems to have to begin with, giving all of his courses a very
been a fairly average golfer. People who had natural feel. He won a competition by Country
seen him play commented he was a fantastic Life magazine in 1914 to design the perfect hole
putter, but sadly lacked the other skills to back and he also famously charted the course at St
this up. Andrews, so accurately in fact that his drawings
are still used today.

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LIFEGSTOYLLFEIN&GPGROREDAUTCTS

Arguably his biggest design job though was Cavendish Golf Club
when Bobby Jones approached MacKenzie
to design the Augusta National Golf Club. “Derbyshire’s Augusta”
Although his initial layout remains, over 15
architects have worked on the course since. For more details on booking your
But all of them stay faithful to MacKenzie’s perfect golf day on a MacKenzie
belief that the course should stay faithful
to the natural contours and features of the Masterpiece contact:
landscape.
Rachel on 01298 79708
With the majority of MacKenzie’s work coming or visit the website
from courses in America, he decided it was
time to make the move across the pond and in www.cavendishgolfclub.com
1920 he moved permanently to California. He
lived and worked there for many years and was
never short of jobs. Sadly, MacKenzie died just
two months before the first ever US Masters,
meaning that he never saw how influential his
design would become within the world of golf.

After his death, a manuscript of a book he had
written was found. The book was published
long after his death and it is still an essential
read for any budding course designer today.

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What to look for in
selecting a golf club....

When choosing a club, consider a number Addington Palace Golf Club is situated 40
of factors. Check the club’s demographics. If minutes from central London with good bus
you want to improve, you will need to play with and tram links from East Croydon Station and
better players. How many members have a plentiful on-site parking. Our stunning course is
handicap of 5 or less? What is the age profile? free-draining and we have not had a temporary
Then consider course quality. Try to play the green for over 20 years. Our online reviews and
course in the winter when courses aren’t at website demonstrate the year-round quality of
their best. the greens and the facilities we offer.

A golf club is more than just the course. Are the We boast 75 members with handicaps of 5
staff helpful and able to answer your questions? or less, thriving sections at all age levels and
Is the website professional, informative and a growing ladies section. Currently, 5 day
easy to navigate? Is the car park large enough membership is available and there is a short
or will you have to rely on street parking at waiting list for men’s 7 day membership. We
weekends? Are there good transport links from also offer “flexible membership” which is ideal
home and work? Visit the club house and see for those with time constraints.
how you are welcomed.

See our website for details or speak to our helpful office staff.

The Hidden Gem 25 minutes from central London

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
AVAILABLE

No joining fee • No winter greens • No booking tee times

7­DAY MEMBERSHIP ­ £1,620
NEW 5 DAY MEMBERSHIP FLEXI MEMBERSHIP OFFER

£1135 £650,
Full access to golf course at all times during Flexi membership includes 35 rounds per year
Monday ­ Friday (incl Bank Holidays) (Monday to Friday & Sunday after 12 noon)

Players of all abilities welcome

Addington Palace Golf Club
Gravel Hill, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5BB

Tel: 020 8654 3061
[email protected]
www.addingtonpalacegolf.co.uk
@AddingtonPGC • Find us on Facebook

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HAMPSHIRE & DORSET County Sevens resorts
to emergency scoring

For a competition that seems to constantly gripping showdown on the 18th. In fact, the
suffer at the hands of the weather, it is fair players couldn’t work out who had won until
to say the Hampshire County Sevens ran to the score cards were scrutinised some five
form again this year! The players were all hours after the first drive was hit
set and ready to go at Stoneham, but the
rain had other ideas and from the outset Oak Park was fielding a team with two players
it looked like a washout. Just like in 2010 off six and the rest over 11. But this did not
when play was suspended and in 2013 when get in their way as the virtual matchplay
the finalists had to brave the weather and matches were calculated. The cards showed
just about finals the competition, 2016 was two of the matches went to the 18th and the
looking to be a wet one! other four were decided on the 17th, which
makes it all the more annoying that they ere
Organisers called an emergency meeting virtual match-ups and not real nail-biters.
and decided that matchplay was simply not
going to happen. Instead, they decided to However, Oak Park were happy to walk
send the players out in eight two-balls in away with a victory and were delighted
handicap order so that play could be swift. with the trophy, even if it was gained in a
This did mean that sadly there was no roundabout way.

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PETERSFIELD Set in the Heart of the South Downs National Park
GC Petersfield Golf Club can offer you full play - All year round.

In an area of outstanding beauty this Martin Hawtree
designed Course offers you spectacular greens, stunning

terrain, and a truly unique challenge.

DOES YOUR CLUB CLOSE IN THE WINTER?
DO YOU GET 12 MONTHS OF PLAY?

Membership at Petersfield gives you 12 months of golf!
Flexible membership from only £445.00

For less than £100 per month
Contact us to arrange a FREE membership tour.

Come and give us a try! Discounts available
when booking on-line.

Petersfield Golf Club, Tankerdale Lane, Liss, Hants GU33 7QY
| Telephone 01730 895165 | Web: [email protected] |

www.petersfieldgolfclub.co.uk 

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Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club, Sway Road, Brockenhurst, Hants, SO42 7SG

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GOLFING DAYS OUT AT LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT GOLF CLUB

SOCIETY DAYS

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.
Our exible half or full -day packages, with summer and winter variances,
include challenging golf, refreshing drinks and ne food. You can also be
guaranteed the friendly and e cient service that is at the heart of the Club’s

customer-centred philosophy.
We very much value the friendships that have grown over the years with
returning society members and look forward to meeting friends, old and new,

in the future.
www. leegolf.co.uk
Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Club
Brune Lane, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire PO13 9PB
Please telephone 023 9255 1170 Option 1 or e-mail [email protected]