The Over 50's Championship played on the East course was full to bursting as usual on Sunday, in this very popular event. The Scratch prize The Shortlands Trophy, was won by Andrew James with a gross 72, with Richard Tomlin taking the runner-up spot with a 75, Michael O'Rourke was third with a 79.

The winner of the handicap prize and The Giddings Trophy, was Don Harrington with a nett 69, with countback deciding that Neville Price was the runner-up with a nett 72, Paul Johnson was third on the same score.

Dewanne Puddick shot a nett 71 to pip Tita McCart who shot a nett 72 to the Division One of the Ladies Medal, with Ingrid Long taking third place with a nett 75. Gilly Ashley won Division Two with a nett 74.


 

The European Tour has a week off this week, so I thought I would give you a treat with some lovely photos of the course taken by our resident photographer David Brenes. 

  

  

  

  

 

Heroic Henrik

The golf world has run out of superlatives for Henrik Stenson, who claimed his first Major title at Royal Troon last weekend - what a final round we were treated to. Has there ever been a more impressive final round in Open Championship history? 

Both the Swede and 2013 Open champion, Phil Mickelson carded 63s around the famous links, but it was Stenson - who shot his 63 on Sunday - who prevailed, despite the American posting a hugely impressive 65. 

On any other day, Mickelson would have been celebrating his sixth Major. To put their scoring into perspective, Mickelson (-17) finished three shots shy of Stenson but 11 clear of JB Holmes in solo third. 

It was a two-horse race for the Claret Jug before they teed off on Sunday, but few people could have expected them to surge further clear in the manner they did. If you've been on holiday and haven't checked out the highlights yet, be sure to do so, it was something else. 

Hopefully that's got the juices flowing for many of you to get out and play, no doubt these two super pros have inspired many young golf fans watching on, it really was sport at its very best. 

So, three down, one to go… that's the PGA Championship next week. 

Throw in the Olympics and the Ryder Cup and there's still a lot of fantastic golf to look forward to. If they're half as entertaining as events at Royal Troon, we're in for a treat.

If you have been inspired to get out and improve your game during this weekend's action then get in touch here and we can book a session in to help you on your way. 

This week is meant to be superb so come down and enjoy the sunshine.