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Golf: Rising Star: Matt Bell, Lilley Brook Golf Club

Golf: Captain’s Log – Rodney Williams, Cirencester Golf Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘If you’re good enough, you’re old enough’… well, Rodney Williams is proving that if you’re good enough, you’re young enough. That’s because at the age of 74 he is...We’ve all heard the phrase ‘If you’re good enough, you’re old enough’… well, Rodney Williams is proving that if you’re good enough, you’re young enough. That’s because at the age of 74 he is...We’ve all heard the phrase ‘If you’re good enough, you’re old enough’… well, Rodney Williams is proving that if you’re good enough, you’re young enough. That’s because at the age of 74 he is...

Golf: Naunton Downs ladies dress to impress for a good cause

Contributed Sun, 22nd Oct 2017 at 09:00

Thirty-nine ladies from Naunton Downs Golf Club looked pretty in pink as they raised money for a good cause. They took part in a Pink Day Bowmaker team competition and raised £325 for Breast Cancer Now. There was even a prize for the pinkest...Thirty-nine ladies from Naunton Downs Golf Club looked pretty in pink as they raised money for a good cause. They took part in a Pink Day Bowmaker team competition and raised £325 for Breast Cancer Now. There was even a prize for the pinkest...Thirty-nine ladies from Naunton Downs Golf Club looked pretty in pink as they raised money for a good cause. They took part in a Pink Day Bowmaker team competition and raised £325 for Breast Cancer Now. There was even a prize for the pinkest...

Golf: Lindy Shurmer and Cass Wright take the honours at Naunton Downs Golf Club

Contributed Thu, 28th Sep 2017 at 12:00

The weather was a good and the players responded in kind at the Naunton Downs Golf Club Ladies’ Section’s Invitation Day. Forty ladies took part, with some travelling from as far afield as Kent, Surrey and Berkshire. The ladies played...The weather was a good and the players responded in kind at the Naunton Downs Golf Club Ladies’ Section’s Invitation Day. Forty ladies took part, with some travelling from as far afield as Kent, Surrey and Berkshire. The ladies played...The weather was a good and the players responded in kind at the Naunton Downs Golf Club Ladies’ Section’s Invitation Day. Forty ladies took part, with some travelling from as far afield as Kent, Surrey and Berkshire. The ladies played...

Golf: Mother and son – Claire and Ryan Wood, Sherdons Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00

Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three-and-a-half years ago that she realised...Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three-and-a-half years ago that she realised...Claire Wood only took up golf because she didn’t want to sit at home on her own. Her husband Richard started playing some 16 years ago but it was only when their son Ryan started swinging a club three-and-a-half years ago that she realised...

Golf: Rising Star – Brandon Skidmore, Brickhampton Court Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Sep 2017 at 09:00

Brandon Skidmore’s nan bought him a golf set for his fourth birthday and there have been many happy returns ever since. Now 11, the Brickhampton Court youngster plays off 10 and there is plenty of time to get that handicap down even further,...Brandon Skidmore’s nan bought him a golf set for his fourth birthday and there have been many happy returns ever since. Now 11, the Brickhampton Court youngster plays off 10 and there is plenty of time to get that handicap down even further,...Brandon Skidmore’s nan bought him a golf set for his fourth birthday and there have been many happy returns ever since. Now 11, the Brickhampton Court youngster plays off 10 and there is plenty of time to get that handicap down even further,...

Golf: Cleeve Cloud are playing golf in the fast lane

Contributed Sat, 9th Sep 2017 at 09:00

Cleeve Cloud Golf Club are shooting their own version of the magnificent seven. While the 1960 classic film starring the likes of Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson was a huge box office hit back in the day, the top brass...Cleeve Cloud Golf Club are shooting their own version of the magnificent seven. While the 1960 classic film starring the likes of Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson was a huge box office hit back in the day, the top brass...Cleeve Cloud Golf Club are shooting their own version of the magnificent seven. While the 1960 classic film starring the likes of Yul Brynner, James Coburn, Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson was a huge box office hit back in the day, the top brass...

Golf: Captain’s Log – Gill Ashton, Naunton Downs Golf Club

Roger Jackson Sat, 26th Aug 2017 at 09:30

We all have big moments in our lives. For some people it may be a charity parachute jump, for others it may be taking on a triathlon or an Ironman challenge. For Gill Ashton, it was the drive-in on captains’ day at Naunton Downs Golf Club. ...We all have big moments in our lives. For some people it may be a charity parachute jump, for others it may be taking on a triathlon or an Ironman challenge. For Gill Ashton, it was the drive-in on captains’ day at Naunton Downs Golf Club. ...We all have big moments in our lives. For some people it may be a charity parachute jump, for others it may be taking on a triathlon or an Ironman challenge. For Gill Ashton, it was the drive-in on captains’ day at Naunton Downs Golf Club. ...

Golf: Grandad, 80, organises golf day in memory of son at Gloucester Golf Club

Contributed Thu, 17th Aug 2017 at 14:10

An 80-year-old grandad from Gloucester is organising a special golf day in memory of his son, who always wished to score a hole in one before he lost his battle to cancer. The memorial golf day, arranged by Bill Turner for his son Arthur, is...An 80-year-old grandad from Gloucester is organising a special golf day in memory of his son, who always wished to score a hole in one before he lost his battle to cancer. The memorial golf day, arranged by Bill Turner for his son Arthur, is...An 80-year-old grandad from Gloucester is organising a special golf day in memory of his son, who always wished to score a hole in one before he lost his battle to cancer. The memorial golf day, arranged by Bill Turner for his son Arthur, is...

Golf: Captain’s Log – Neil Smith, Tewkesbury Park Golf Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 25th Jul 2017 at 10:00

So often you hear about how the pressure of captaincy affects a player’s form. That is certainly not the case with Neil Smith, however, who took over as captain at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club at the start of the year. The 45-year-old was...So often you hear about how the pressure of captaincy affects a player’s form. That is certainly not the case with Neil Smith, however, who took over as captain at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club at the start of the year. The 45-year-old was...So often you hear about how the pressure of captaincy affects a player’s form. That is certainly not the case with Neil Smith, however, who took over as captain at Tewkesbury Park Golf Club at the start of the year. The 45-year-old was...

Golf: Captain’s Log: Rita New, Cleeve Cloud Golf Club, ladies’ section

Golf: Puckrup Hall Golf Club Captains’ Day raises £9,400 for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Contributed Thu, 20th Jul 2017 at 10:50

Members of Puckrup Hall Golf Club and their families turned out in force in support of its Captains’ Charity Day, raising an incredible £9,400 for a local hospice. Around 200 members with friends and families attended the annual event...Members of Puckrup Hall Golf Club and their families turned out in force in support of its Captains’ Charity Day, raising an incredible £9,400 for a local hospice. Around 200 members with friends and families attended the annual event...Members of Puckrup Hall Golf Club and their families turned out in force in support of its Captains’ Charity Day, raising an incredible £9,400 for a local hospice. Around 200 members with friends and families attended the annual event...

Golf: Naunton Downs golf pro Nick Ellis gets ready to celebrate 25th anniversary

Roger Jackson Sun, 9th Jul 2017 at 09:00

When it comes to Naunton Downs Golf Club, Nick Ellis has been there, done it… and is still doing it. The club’s current head professional – he took on the role in 2000 – was an assistant pro when the first ball was struck...When it comes to Naunton Downs Golf Club, Nick Ellis has been there, done it… and is still doing it. The club’s current head professional – he took on the role in 2000 – was an assistant pro when the first ball was struck...When it comes to Naunton Downs Golf Club, Nick Ellis has been there, done it… and is still doing it. The club’s current head professional – he took on the role in 2000 – was an assistant pro when the first ball was struck...

Golf: Cleeve Cloud golfers qualify to play at Woodhall Spa

Roger Jackson Sun, 2nd Jul 2017 at 09:30

A team of four golfers from Cleeve Cloud have earned themselves a day out at the home of English golf next month. The team of Hugh Fitzsimons, Rita New, Trevor Martin and Barbara Smyth will be playing at Woodhall Spa after winning the...A team of four golfers from Cleeve Cloud have earned themselves a day out at the home of English golf next month. The team of Hugh Fitzsimons, Rita New, Trevor Martin and Barbara Smyth will be playing at Woodhall Spa after winning the...A team of four golfers from Cleeve Cloud have earned themselves a day out at the home of English golf next month. The team of Hugh Fitzsimons, Rita New, Trevor Martin and Barbara Smyth will be playing at Woodhall Spa after winning the...