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Golf: Captain's Log: Kevin Young, Cirencester Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2024 at 09:00

Roger Jackson 24/05/2024

Kevin Young retired some five years ago but he remains a very busy man.
The 62-year-old is approaching the halfway mark in his 12-month term as captain of Cirencester Golf... Kevin Young retired some five years ago but he remains a very busy man.
The 62-year-old is approaching the halfway mark in his 12-month term as captain of Cirencester Golf Club and he’s also chairman of the Cirencester and Stroud branch of Parkinson’s UK.
And the two roles are closely linked... Kevin Young retired some five years ago but he remains a very busy man.
The 62-year-old is approaching the halfway mark in his 12-month term as captain of Cirencester Golf Club and he’s also chairman of the Cirencester and Stroud branch of Parkinson’s UK.
And the two roles are closely linked because, as you'd expect, Parkinson’s...

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Golf: Captain's Log: Sue Bull, Brickhampton Golf Club

Roger Jackson Wed, 22nd May 2024 at 09:00

Sue Bull has been playing golf for fewer than six years. But she’s clearly a fast learner because she’s now club captain of Brickhampton Court, the 1,200-member golf club in Churchdown. She’s also captain of the... Sue Bull has been playing golf for fewer than six years. But she’s clearly a fast learner because she’s now club captain of Brickhampton Court, the 1,200-member golf club in Churchdown. She’s also captain of the... Sue Bull has been playing golf for fewer than six years. But she’s clearly a fast learner because she’s now club captain of Brickhampton Court, the 1,200-member golf club in Churchdown. She’s also captain of the...

Golf: Darrell Dymond looking forward to his year as captain of Lilley Brook Golf Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 18th Mar 2024 at 09:00

Darrell Dymond takes over as the new captain of Lilley Brook Golf Club on Wednesday and he’s looking forward to hitting the ground running. And it’s a good job that he is because on Sunday he’s got the Captain’s... Darrell Dymond takes over as the new captain of Lilley Brook Golf Club on Wednesday and he’s looking forward to hitting the ground running. And it’s a good job that he is because on Sunday he’s got the Captain’s... Darrell Dymond takes over as the new captain of Lilley Brook Golf Club on Wednesday and he’s looking forward to hitting the ground running. And it’s a good job that he is because on Sunday he’s got the Captain’s...

Golf: Derek Newcombe is looking forward to his year as captain of Cotswold Edge

Roger Jackson Wed, 28th Feb 2024 at 09:00

Derek Newcombe will take over as the new captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club next month. The 57-year-old will succeed Alan Taylor on Thursday 21st March having served as his vice-captain for the past year. “I’m looking forward to... Derek Newcombe will take over as the new captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club next month. The 57-year-old will succeed Alan Taylor on Thursday 21st March having served as his vice-captain for the past year. “I’m looking forward to... Derek Newcombe will take over as the new captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club next month. The 57-year-old will succeed Alan Taylor on Thursday 21st March having served as his vice-captain for the past year. “I’m looking forward to...

Golf: Captain's Log: Jono Massey, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 29th Jun 2023 at 09:00

Jono Massey, the captain of Stinchcombe Hill, goes through the same ritual before every round of golf that he plays. And no, he doesn’t head to the driving range or spend time on the putting green to make sure everything is in sync,... Jono Massey, the captain of Stinchcombe Hill, goes through the same ritual before every round of golf that he plays. And no, he doesn’t head to the driving range or spend time on the putting green to make sure everything is in sync,... Jono Massey, the captain of Stinchcombe Hill, goes through the same ritual before every round of golf that he plays. And no, he doesn’t head to the driving range or spend time on the putting green to make sure everything is in sync,...

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Golf: Naunton Downs golfer Mike Stradling aiming to play 100 holes in a day

Roger Jackson Wed, 21st Jun 2023 at 09:00

Mike Stradling is taking on a marathon golfing challenge at the beginning of next month. And by the time he’s completed it he could be excused if he feels a little under par because the 32-year-old is aiming to play 100 holes in... Mike Stradling is taking on a marathon golfing challenge at the beginning of next month. And by the time he’s completed it he could be excused if he feels a little under par because the 32-year-old is aiming to play 100 holes in... Mike Stradling is taking on a marathon golfing challenge at the beginning of next month. And by the time he’s completed it he could be excused if he feels a little under par because the 32-year-old is aiming to play 100 holes in...

Golf: Richard Salter's golfing journey has taken him to all parts of the world

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th May 2023 at 09:00

Richard Salter has played golf all around the world. He reckons he has played on more than 100 courses over the years, even though he has been a big supporter of what is now Cleeve Hill Golf Club for the best part of four decades. Richard is in... Richard Salter has played golf all around the world. He reckons he has played on more than 100 courses over the years, even though he has been a big supporter of what is now Cleeve Hill Golf Club for the best part of four decades. Richard is in... Richard Salter has played golf all around the world. He reckons he has played on more than 100 courses over the years, even though he has been a big supporter of what is now Cleeve Hill Golf Club for the best part of four decades. Richard is in...

Golf: Gloucestershire Golf Union president Dereck Buttler champions everything that is good about the game

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2023 at 09:00

“Golf in Gloucestershire is very, very strong at the moment.” So says Dereck Buttler, who is well qualified to make a judgement because he’s been playing the game for 40 years. He also just happens to be the president of the... “Golf in Gloucestershire is very, very strong at the moment.” So says Dereck Buttler, who is well qualified to make a judgement because he’s been playing the game for 40 years. He also just happens to be the president of the... “Golf in Gloucestershire is very, very strong at the moment.” So says Dereck Buttler, who is well qualified to make a judgement because he’s been playing the game for 40 years. He also just happens to be the president of the...

Golf: Captain's Log: Paul Mansell, Gloucester Golf Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd May 2023 at 09:00

Paul Mansell, the new captain of Gloucester Golf Club, has a pretty impressive sporting CV. As you’d expect he’s a good golfer – he plays off 5.3 – and he was also a very good rugby player back in the day. Good enough, in... Paul Mansell, the new captain of Gloucester Golf Club, has a pretty impressive sporting CV. As you’d expect he’s a good golfer – he plays off 5.3 – and he was also a very good rugby player back in the day. Good enough, in... Paul Mansell, the new captain of Gloucester Golf Club, has a pretty impressive sporting CV. As you’d expect he’s a good golfer – he plays off 5.3 – and he was also a very good rugby player back in the day. Good enough, in...

Golf: Captain's Log: Howard Jones, Naunton Downs Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Jun 2022 at 09:00

Howard Jones started playing golf regularly pretty late in life, but as with most things he has taken on over the years he has proved to be a good learner. The now 60-year-old didn’t have his first golf lesson until he was past 50, and... Howard Jones started playing golf regularly pretty late in life, but as with most things he has taken on over the years he has proved to be a good learner. The now 60-year-old didn’t have his first golf lesson until he was past 50, and... Howard Jones started playing golf regularly pretty late in life, but as with most things he has taken on over the years he has proved to be a good learner. The now 60-year-old didn’t have his first golf lesson until he was past 50, and...

Golf: Lilley Brook's 100-year celebrations are in full swing

Roger Jackson Sun, 29th May 2022 at 09:00

“It’s an amazing achievement for the club to reach its 100 years.” Those are the words of Tim Clink talking about Lilley Brook Golf Club’s centenary year, the celebrations for which are now in full flow. And there’s... “It’s an amazing achievement for the club to reach its 100 years.” Those are the words of Tim Clink talking about Lilley Brook Golf Club’s centenary year, the celebrations for which are now in full flow. And there’s... “It’s an amazing achievement for the club to reach its 100 years.” Those are the words of Tim Clink talking about Lilley Brook Golf Club’s centenary year, the celebrations for which are now in full flow. And there’s...

Golf: Captain's Log: Paul Jolley, Brickhampton Court Golf Club Seniors

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th May 2022 at 09:00

Paul Jolley is a West Ham football fan. Nothing too unusual about that, there are a few about. He was born in the East End of London just 100 yards from the club’s old Upton Park ground and grew up watching the great Bobby Moore, Sir Geoff... Paul Jolley is a West Ham football fan. Nothing too unusual about that, there are a few about. He was born in the East End of London just 100 yards from the club’s old Upton Park ground and grew up watching the great Bobby Moore, Sir Geoff... Paul Jolley is a West Ham football fan. Nothing too unusual about that, there are a few about. He was born in the East End of London just 100 yards from the club’s old Upton Park ground and grew up watching the great Bobby Moore, Sir Geoff...

Golf: Tewkesbury Park Golf Club president Mike Slatter joined club when it opened in 1976

Roger Jackson Wed, 25th May 2022 at 09:00

It was very much a case of right place, right time when Mike Slatter joined Tewkesbury Park Golf Club back in 1976. That was about the time that Slatter’s rugby career – he played for Tewkesbury and Cheltenham – was coming to a... It was very much a case of right place, right time when Mike Slatter joined Tewkesbury Park Golf Club back in 1976. That was about the time that Slatter’s rugby career – he played for Tewkesbury and Cheltenham – was coming to a... It was very much a case of right place, right time when Mike Slatter joined Tewkesbury Park Golf Club back in 1976. That was about the time that Slatter’s rugby career – he played for Tewkesbury and Cheltenham – was coming to a...

Golf: Ian Perry excited by his new role as chairman of Cirencester Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Jan 2022 at 09:00

Ian Perry, the new chairman of Cirencester Golf Club, readily admits that he plays the game for fun, but he also says that when it comes to the business of managing a golf club he is very serious. And that’s very important in his new role at... Ian Perry, the new chairman of Cirencester Golf Club, readily admits that he plays the game for fun, but he also says that when it comes to the business of managing a golf club he is very serious. And that’s very important in his new role at... Ian Perry, the new chairman of Cirencester Golf Club, readily admits that he plays the game for fun, but he also says that when it comes to the business of managing a golf club he is very serious. And that’s very important in his new role at...

Golf: Captain's Log: Nick Morris, Gloucestershire Seniors

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Dec 2021 at 09:00

Nick Morris hasn’t changed in nearly 45 years. The long-time golfer was playing off three at the age of 17 and he’s still playing off three at the age of close on 62. That’s something of which he is understandably proud and what... Nick Morris hasn’t changed in nearly 45 years. The long-time golfer was playing off three at the age of 17 and he’s still playing off three at the age of close on 62. That’s something of which he is understandably proud and what... Nick Morris hasn’t changed in nearly 45 years. The long-time golfer was playing off three at the age of 17 and he’s still playing off three at the age of close on 62. That’s something of which he is understandably proud and what...

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