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Home and Visitor triumphs at the Yeovil Senior’s Open Competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/20/2021 - 8:44pm

This year’s Senior’s Open Bowmaker competition had sufficient entrants to allow the allocation of two prize funds: one for home teams and another for visitors.

The best score of the day was recorded by Rich Stevens, Andrew Vickery, and Chris Hazelwood of The Warren Golf Club, which is located on the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve. Their score of eighty-three stableford points saw them tied with the Moors Valley Golf Club trio of Alan Newman, Gary Rogers, and Graham Cherrett who ended up in second place by virtue of a countback.

Played over Yeovil’s eighteen-hole...

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The best golf holes in Europe

Have you ever seen pro golfers smashing their clubs in frustration? Bet you haven’t yet, but these challenging golf holes in Europe have witnessed it.

Those looking to challenge themselves on some of Europe’s most challenging courses, travel to these courses, and prepare to make difficult shots and get creative.

The Heart and Soul of Spain

Spain’s highly ranked and touted course, Las Brisas, challenges golfers’ abilities on every hole. A combination of length, bunker placement, and water hazards creates challenging eighteen holes. Holes 12 and 14 are two of the most...

Free treat for golf fans!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:30am

Golf fans will be in for a treat when an At Home Social is aired live on the internet.

The webcast is being hosted by events and management company Champions and The Lord’s Taverners and features Ryder Cup stars Ian Woosnam, Paul Lawrie and Peter Baker.

BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter will be the host and it's free to view.

If you've been missing action from the green, this is a must-see event.

To be in the audience simply register here At Home Social

Improve your golf swing with these 2 tips

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 04/10/2020 - 9:31pm

Golf can be an incredibly rewarding sport. It also can be one of the most frustrating sports. It's amazing how you can get to the point in a round where you convince yourself you are never golfing again. Then on the next shot, your swing is buttery smooth, the contact is clean with an amazingly pure sound, and you land the ball within a few yards of the pin from 170 yards out. In an instant you forget every terrible shot leading up to that one, extremely gratifying shot.

Unfortunately, for most golfers those moments of gratification after a good shot are few and far between. They...

Guide to survive quarantine as a golf fan

Has coronavirus made it impossible for you to go on your usual Algarve Golf Holidays ? Whether you are in quarantine for your state or you are trying to be responsible by practicing social distancing, you might have gotten cabin fever and missed your golf courses.

However, there are ways that you still enjoy golfing while you are on quarantine. One of those ways is to play golf games from the comfort of your home. What are these golf games that you can play? We have provided a list of some of the best golf games and aids that you can enjoy during your quarantine.

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Darren Everett appointed Director of Golf at Exeter Golf and Country Club

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:03am

Exeter Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional has been appointed Director of Golf to amalgamate the administration, management and commercial aspects of the facility and membership.

Darren Everett, who has been the Golf Professional at Exeter Golf and Country Club since May 2016, will take over the responsibilities of Golf Manager, from Ben Martin on 4th August. After three years as Golf Manager and a previous three working in the Pro Shop, Ben is due to start his new role as the South West Regional Manager for England Golf.

The creation of the new role of Director...

Devon golf day raises more than £12,000 for charity which helps keep local children safe, healthy and happy

A charity golf day in East Devon, made possible through the support of local businesses, has raised £12,109 for Life Education Wessex, a charity which delivers vital health, wellbeing and drugs education in Devon’s schools.

The event at Woodbury Park Golf Club in July raised much-needed funds to support the charity’s work with children in schools.

A great day was had by all. For the second year running, CAP Ceilings & Partitions generously sponsored the event and the ‘hole in one’ competition, ensuring the day was a great fundraising success. Barclays provided match-...

Exeter Golf and Country Club celebrates 96 year old Terry’s hole in one with free sport for over 85 year old members

Exeter Golf and Country Club’s oldest member, Terry Smythe aged 96, proved age is just a number when he scored a hole in one on the golf course in November. In a week that researchers from Birmingham University confirmed that exercise is the holy grail of anti-aging, Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced that members aged 85 and over can enjoy free golf, tennis, squash or gym when they have been a member for over 10 years.

Exeter Golf and Country Club has 15 eligible members aged over 85 who regularly play golf, tennis or squash, or use the gym, and it is hoped this will...

New Junior Golf Scholarship Programme at Exeter Golf and Country Club

As with any sport, the future of golf lies with the investment made in young players. The development of junior golfers has always been a priority for Darren Everett, Head Golf Pro at Exeter Golf and Country Club and so he has launched a brand new initiative, the Junior Golf Scholarship Programme.

With over 20 years experience developing junior golfers and helping them to reach their golfing potential, Darren has selected four junior golfers for a unique coaching programme. The programme focuses on installing the key values that makes golf so unique, as well as technique and skills...

Ashwoods Electric Motors to exhibit at 2018 PGA Merchandise Show in Florida

Ashwoods Electric Motors, based in Exeter, Devon in the UK have announced they will be exhibiting for the first time at the 65th PGA Merchandise Show on the 23rd to 26th January 2018, in Orlando, Florida.

Jim Winchester, Commercial Director, said “We are pleased to join the industry to debut our products to golf’s most influential retailers from around the world. Showcasing our innovative and highly efficient motor technology at the show is an exciting prospect.”

From Wednesday 24th January to Friday 26th January, Ashwoods will be at Booth 3027 showcasing their Interior...

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