Hello golfers, 


 

Holland Trophy

On Sunday 13 September, Janet Ball and Tita McCart won the Holland trophy, Kent foursomes KO (off handicap) at Gillingham 3 and 2. Janet and Tita have now won the trophy 5 times since 1990. During the summer they had to win 5 rounds to reach the final vs. Mid Kent. 

Having never played at Gillingham before their practice round on Thursday prooved pivotal in playing well on Sunday. The course was in an excellent condition with the greens running pure and true. 

Congratulations again to Janet and Tita.

Liam Burns...so close

It was a case of so near but yet so far for Liam Burns recently. He finished runner-up on consecutive days to Michael Saunders. Firstly at the Kent Cob at Knole Park, then at the Bishops Bowl played at Wildernesse Golf Club, an excellent performance indeed.
 
Midweek Stableford

Keith Elvin produced a steady 37pts to win the Midweek Stableford played over the East course on Thursday. In close pursuit was Neil Fitzgerald who pipped Joe Wallis on countback to the runner-up spot both having shot 36pts. 


 

European Tour Qualifying

Two of our attached professionals are throwing their hat in the ring at 1st stage of tour school over the next couple of weeks. The gruelling quest starts at Fleesensee Golf Club in Germany for Adam Hedges this week and Ribagolf in Portugal for Michael Lawrence on the 29th September. Fourteen rounds separate them from the European Tour, with the lucky 25 and ties picking up their cards for the 2016 season on the 19th November. 

This week follow Adam's progress as he looks to secure one of the 25 spots up for grabs at Stage 2 by clicking here. 

This week on Tour - The 72nd Open D'Italia

A strong field has assembled to contest this prestigious event: A mixture of on-form European Tour players and star names. Amongst those teeing it up are Major champions Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington and Martin Kaymer. 2016 Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke will also play. The home nation will be well represented with Matteo Manassero, Marco Crespi, Francesco Molinari, Edoardo Molinari and young Renato Paratore heading the Italian challenge. 

It's the 72nd running of this historic tournament. It was first contested in 1925 when Francesco Pasquali took the title. Since then many famous players have triumphed in the event, they include Sir Henry Cotton, Peter Thomson, Tony Jacklin, Bernhard Langer, Greg Norman and Sandy Lyle. Last year Hennie Otto held off charges by David Howell and Stephen Gallacher to win by two shots. It was a second victory in the tournament for the South African - he also triumphed in 2008. 

The event is returning to the Golf Club Milano for the first time since 1990. It's a tricky, tree-lined track that will test the players' accuracy, particularly from the tee. Straight driving will be at a premium this week. The weather looks like it could be a little troublesome at the start of the tournament. Thunderstorms are a real possibility on both Thursday and Friday and these could well disrupt play. 

Player watch: 
Eddie Pepperell - The talented Englishman has been enjoying a good season and he comes into this event on the back of a top-five finish in the KLM Open last week. 
Rafa Cabrera-Bello - He's been struggling to finish off tournaments in recent months and he let another chance slip away last week in Holland. But he's clearly playing well and if he can put it all together he'll be a contender again this time out.

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