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Golf: Captain’s Log: Dean Vernon, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club.
The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his... Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club.
The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain.
He took over in March and admits that when he first took on the new role he thought, ‘What have... Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club.
The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain.
He took over in March and admits that when he first took on the new role he thought, ‘What have I taken on?’
...[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Linda Seaton, Naunton Downs Golf Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Linda Seaton is just over halfway through her year-long term as captain of the ladies’ section at Naunton Downs Golf Club. Ask her how it’s going and she gives The Local Answer the same reply that she gives any of the club’s lady...Linda Seaton is just over halfway through her year-long term as captain of the ladies’ section at Naunton Downs Golf Club. Ask her how it’s going and she gives The Local Answer the same reply that she gives any of the club’s lady...Linda Seaton is just over halfway through her year-long term as captain of the ladies’ section at Naunton Downs Golf Club. Ask her how it’s going and she gives The Local Answer the same reply that she gives any of the club’s lady...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Chris Smith, Brickhampton Court Golf Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 25th Sep 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Chris Smith played golf at Brickhampton Court on the very first day that the club opened. That was way back in August 1995 and it’s fair to say he’s never looked back. This year he’s captain of the men’s section and...Chris Smith played golf at Brickhampton Court on the very first day that the club opened. That was way back in August 1995 and it’s fair to say he’s never looked back. This year he’s captain of the men’s section and...Chris Smith played golf at Brickhampton Court on the very first day that the club opened. That was way back in August 1995 and it’s fair to say he’s never looked back. This year he’s captain of the men’s section and...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Nick Andrews, Naunton Downs Golf Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jun 2019 at 11:30 Captain's Log
Nick Andrews has been playing golf for half his life. The men's captain at Naunton Downs Golf Club is 54 so he’s been playing for a long time now. It’s a sport he absolutely loves but, strangely, he admits he doesn’t really know...Nick Andrews has been playing golf for half his life. The men's captain at Naunton Downs Golf Club is 54 so he’s been playing for a long time now. It’s a sport he absolutely loves but, strangely, he admits he doesn’t really know...Nick Andrews has been playing golf for half his life. The men's captain at Naunton Downs Golf Club is 54 so he’s been playing for a long time now. It’s a sport he absolutely loves but, strangely, he admits he doesn’t really know...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Sean Dunne, Gloucester Golf Club
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jun 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Sean Dunne is three months into his year as captain of Gloucester Golf Club and he’s loving every minute of it. Not that he’s been a golfer all his life, far from it, because he took up the sport only 10 years ago. The recently turned...Sean Dunne is three months into his year as captain of Gloucester Golf Club and he’s loving every minute of it. Not that he’s been a golfer all his life, far from it, because he took up the sport only 10 years ago. The recently turned...Sean Dunne is three months into his year as captain of Gloucester Golf Club and he’s loving every minute of it. Not that he’s been a golfer all his life, far from it, because he took up the sport only 10 years ago. The recently turned...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Richard Brock, Cotswold Edge Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Peter Meadowcroft, Puckrup Hall Golf Club
Roger Jackson Wed, 22nd May 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
When Peter Meadowcroft met his wife-to-be it changed his life. And while that may be obvious, it wasn’t just his personal life because his sporting life went in a different direction as well. That’s because his then future... When Peter Meadowcroft met his wife-to-be it changed his life. And while that may be obvious, it wasn’t just his personal life because his sporting life went in a different direction as well. That’s because his then future... When Peter Meadowcroft met his wife-to-be it changed his life. And while that may be obvious, it wasn’t just his personal life because his sporting life went in a different direction as well. That’s because his then future...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Frank Nolan, Tewkesbury Park Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Feb 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Frank Nolan, the new captain of Tewkesbury Park Golf Club, is a sensible bloke. When he was invited to become the club’s vice-captain – golf captains always spend a year as someone else’s deputy before becoming the main man...Frank Nolan, the new captain of Tewkesbury Park Golf Club, is a sensible bloke. When he was invited to become the club’s vice-captain – golf captains always spend a year as someone else’s deputy before becoming the main man...Frank Nolan, the new captain of Tewkesbury Park Golf Club, is a sensible bloke. When he was invited to become the club’s vice-captain – golf captains always spend a year as someone else’s deputy before becoming the main man...
[read more]Golf: Unsung Hero: Ann Smith, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Apr 2018 at 14:20 Unsung Hero
It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: David Soar, Cirencester Golf Club
Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Jan 2018 at 09:00 Captain's Log
David Soar is one of life’s achievers. He worked in a variety of top jobs for British Airways for 33 years, played rugby at a very decent level, has realised a dream by living in France and has captained two golf clubs. The 72-year-old has...David Soar is one of life’s achievers. He worked in a variety of top jobs for British Airways for 33 years, played rugby at a very decent level, has realised a dream by living in France and has captained two golf clubs. The 72-year-old has...David Soar is one of life’s achievers. He worked in a variety of top jobs for British Airways for 33 years, played rugby at a very decent level, has realised a dream by living in France and has captained two golf clubs. The 72-year-old has...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...
[read more]Golf: Rising Star: Matt Bell, Lilley Brook Golf Club
Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star
It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log: Rita New, Cleeve Cloud Golf Club, ladies’ section
Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case... It’s generally accepted that film sequels are rarely, if ever, as good as the original. Think Jaws 2, Hangover II or even more recently T2 Trainspotting. Things just aren’t as good second time around. However, that is not the case...
[read more]Golf: Captain’s Log – Morag Roberts, Forest Hills Golf Club ladies’ section
Roger Jackson Tue, 27th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log
Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...Morag Roberts played at Forest Hills Golf Club on the day it opened on July 2nd 1992 and she has never looked back. Now in her third stint as captain of the club’s ladies’ section, the 62-year-old enjoys the sport as much now as she...
[read more]Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club
Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son
A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...
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