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Entries for the Seniors Championship at Ellesborough on 12th/13th May, open on 22nd February. Click on the link below for an entry form.
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Entries for the Junior Championship, at West Berkshire on 8th April, open on Monday 25th January. Click on the link below for an entry form.
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I am pleased to report that Cheshire, Devon, Durham and Hampshire have now joined the scheme and we expect a couple more of the Northern Counties to join soon. Over 990 courses to play. Why join any other scheme? Use the menu above 'County-Cards' 'Participating Clubs' for the up to date listings. Remember - you must call to confirm availablity and price. New booklets for 2010 will be issued in March. Existing members will be sent a renewal at the beginning of February. Members of Participating Clubs wishing to join can download a form from the link below.
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A draft Fixture List for 2010 can be found by clicking on the link below. More updates soon. Hillman Trophy entry forms were sent to Clubs in early December. Entry Forms for all other events will be available for downloading 12 weeks before the Championship.
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For a round up of the latest news, click on the link below.
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The Final of the Hillman Trophy Plate was played at Sonning on 31st October. West Berkshire prevailed 4-3 after getting off to a great start by winning the first 3 games. Despite a good fightback from the Buckinghamshire tail it was too little too late and the West Berkshire Captain, Charles Dixon, had the honour of winning his game to take the Trophy for the first time.
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| The West Berkshire Team |
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| The Buckinghamshire Team |
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On a delightful day at Maidenhead on 26th October, 30 Boys battled it out to decide the last Championship of the season. A number of the players struggled to play to their potential as nerves got to the better of them. Many were playing in an event of this type for the first time. However, Will Cooper (Woburn) continued his impressive form this season and despite a stuttering start, played the last 16 holes in 2 under par to finish with an excellent 71 and take the title, by 5 shots from Jake Dines (Hinksey Heights), with Alistair Cameron (Beaconsfield) another shot back. Adam Dewji (Woburn) looked a certainty to win the Handicap prize after a great net 64 only to be thwarted at the last moment by Max Nicholls (Newbury & Crookham) who eased his way round in 78 off 16 handicap. Not for much longer! Well done to all the Boys, who as ever, were a credit to their respective Clubs.
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| Will Cooper (Woburn) |
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We came up against a strong Hertfordshire side in the morning semi final at Orchardleigh on 20th October. Good performances from the top pairings were outweighed by the strength of the Herts last 3 pairs. We lost each game comfortably and had to be satisfied with beating Suffolk in the afternoon to secure 3rd spot. Herts went on to take the title by beating Gloucestershire in the final.
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In an exciting match at Dunstable Downs on 15th October, we just managed to beat Hampshire to the title. The score of 7-3 did not indicate the closeness of the games and we scored 3 birdie 2s at the last to win three of the games. Rod Crisp had the biggest win of the day and had the honour of getting the winning point. Adrian Donkersley beat 'Red Five' who was making his first appearance in the Hampshire Seniors. I promised to leave all the motor racing puns out - they were the pits anyway!
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| The Team at Dunstable Downs |
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The Semi Final round has been completed and West Berkshire will play Buckinghamshire on 31st October. The venue will be Sonning GC at 11.00 on 31st October. Last updated 16th October.
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The Final of the Hillman Trophy was played at Frilford Heath on 10th October. Studley Wood and Calcot Park battled it out around the Green Course on a glorious Autumn day. Studley Wood gained a solid advantage after 3 games and the Calcot Park team struggled to hold on. The vital point for Studley Wood came on the 17th green in game 5 and they secured their first win in the Championship. A wonderful final played in the best of spirit and congratulations to all the players for their performance over the season.
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| The Studley Wood Team |
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| The Calcot Park Team |
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The draw for the Under 14's Championship has been sent to competitors. Click on the link below for details.
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Seniors Championship
