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

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

Roger Jackson 28/01/2022

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... 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 a club that was established as long ago as 1893, because the job... 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 a club that was established as long ago as 1893, because the job of chairman involves dealing with the...

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Golf: Ben Pauling and his wife Sophie have big plans after buying Naunton Downs Golf Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 30th Mar 2020 at 08:00

When a National Hunt trainer wins a race at Cheltenham it’s fair to say that everything has gone off to a tee. And that’s especially true of Gloucestershire handler Ben Pauling, who knows what it’s like to win at the four-day... When a National Hunt trainer wins a race at Cheltenham it’s fair to say that everything has gone off to a tee. And that’s especially true of Gloucestershire handler Ben Pauling, who knows what it’s like to win at the four-day... When a National Hunt trainer wins a race at Cheltenham it’s fair to say that everything has gone off to a tee. And that’s especially true of Gloucestershire handler Ben Pauling, who knows what it’s like to win at the four-day...

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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...

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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...

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Golf: New Gloucestershire Fourball Betterball League to launch in March

Roger Jackson Thu, 31st Jan 2019 at 10:30

A new competition for golfers in Gloucestershire is being launched at the end of March. It is called the Gloucestershire Fourball Betterball League – or G4L – and Alan Stenton, who is entering his last month as captain of Naunton Downs...A new competition for golfers in Gloucestershire is being launched at the end of March. It is called the Gloucestershire Fourball Betterball League – or G4L – and Alan Stenton, who is entering his last month as captain of Naunton Downs...A new competition for golfers in Gloucestershire is being launched at the end of March. It is called the Gloucestershire Fourball Betterball League – or G4L – and Alan Stenton, who is entering his last month as captain of Naunton Downs...

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Golf: Captain’s Log: Dawn Rimmer, Naunton Downs Golf Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Oct 2018 at 09:00

Dawn Rimmer, the ladies’ captain at Naunton Downs, plays a lot of golf with Gill Ashton, her predecessor as captain. Good golfers both of them and they can often be seen in deep conversation as they walk the fairways together. But if you...Dawn Rimmer, the ladies’ captain at Naunton Downs, plays a lot of golf with Gill Ashton, her predecessor as captain. Good golfers both of them and they can often be seen in deep conversation as they walk the fairways together. But if you...Dawn Rimmer, the ladies’ captain at Naunton Downs, plays a lot of golf with Gill Ashton, her predecessor as captain. Good golfers both of them and they can often be seen in deep conversation as they walk the fairways together. But if you...

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Golf: Naunton Downs Ladies’ Open is a big success

Roger Jackson Mon, 9th Jul 2018 at 16:00

Naunton Downs Ladies’ Open day is always a very special occasion for the club and this year it was just that bit more special as the club are celebrating their 25th anniversary. The club played host to 90 ladies from clubs as far away as...Naunton Downs Ladies’ Open day is always a very special occasion for the club and this year it was just that bit more special as the club are celebrating their 25th anniversary. The club played host to 90 ladies from clubs as far away as...Naunton Downs Ladies’ Open day is always a very special occasion for the club and this year it was just that bit more special as the club are celebrating their 25th anniversary. The club played host to 90 ladies from clubs as far away as...

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Golf: Captain’s Log: Alan Stenton, Naunton Downs Golf Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Jun 2018 at 09:00

Alan Stenton has played golf all over Europe, in the Middle East and Australia but Naunton Downs, in the heart of the Cotswolds, is very special to him. He has been a member for close on 14 years, is the current captain and is loving every minute...Alan Stenton has played golf all over Europe, in the Middle East and Australia but Naunton Downs, in the heart of the Cotswolds, is very special to him. He has been a member for close on 14 years, is the current captain and is loving every minute...Alan Stenton has played golf all over Europe, in the Middle East and Australia but Naunton Downs, in the heart of the Cotswolds, is very special to him. He has been a member for close on 14 years, is the current captain and is loving every minute...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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