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November 2013 / Issue 228
News in Brief PORTELLI’S POT
Verulam professional Glen Portelli won the Herts PGA Captain’s Day held at Harpenden. His two-underpar 68 beat Paul Hetherington of (Great Hadham) by one shot.
MARSHALL LOWERS ASHDOWN RECORD European Tour player Andrew Marshall claimed an impressive victory in a 36-hole TP Tour Series event at Royal Ashdown Forest on October 16-17. The Norwich-based pro shot a course record 65 in the second round at the East Sussex venue, to add to an earlier level-par 72, and win the tournament by six shots from Van Phillips, Greg Hughes and Chris Jess.
Q SCHOOL DATE Next year’s PGA in England (East) Order of Merit qualifying school is to be held on March 18-19 at Essendon Country Club in Hertfordshire.
Bag yourself a slice of Beatles history!
Stonelees PGA pro receives honour for 50 years’ service
Golfers with a passion for pop history – and very deep pockets – might be tempted to put in an offer for a house that once belonged to John Lennon and which overlooks St George’s Hill Golf Club in Surrey. The beautiful mock Tudor mansion in Weybridge was home to Lennon and his first wife Cynthia between 1964 and 1968. The 1920s-era estate boasts six bedrooms, a swimming pool, 1.5 acres of landscaped garden – and a hefty £13.75 million price tag. Originally called the Brown House, it was designed by architect T.A. Allen, and built in 1913 by local builders, Love & Sons. It was re-named Kenwood by Ken Wood, founder of the famous food mixer company, when he owned the
Kent PGA professional David Bonthron has been awarded honorary life membership of St Andrews Golf Club in Scotland. Bonthron, who was born in St Andrews, was invited to a presentation lunch at the St Andrews clubhouse in recognition of his 50 years’ membership of the club and his long career in golf. David, who has been the professional at Stonelees Golf Centre in Ramsgate
John Lennon with wife Cythnia
Kenwood is for sale for £13.75m
The house overlooks St George’s Hill
property. John Lennon bought the house for £20,000 in 1964 and sold it for £400,000 four years later. At the time, the St George’s Hill estate was home to a veritable hive of pop stars, with Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, and Ringo Starr all living there during the 1960s. During his time at Kenwood, Lennon wrote a number of tracks for The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. The house also appears in scenes from a home movie which featured in the film Imagine. In addition to its Lennon connection, the house also enjoys a superb plateau position set around St George’s Hill’s renowned golf course, tennis club and leisure amenities. The property is being sold by Knight Frank.
David Bonthron
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for the past 18 years, was presented with a gold badge and clip fashioned in the style of the club. It is the third honour that Bonthron, who lives in Eastry, has received in the past three years. In 2011, he was presented with a scroll to recognise his 50 years’ membership of the Professional Golfers Association, and in the same year Thanet Sports Council presented him with a plaque for his long service to sport in the area. Bonthron, who is still teaching parttime at Stonelees, said: “I was naturally delighted to return to my hometown to receive this award from the R&A. I would also like to thank Stonelees Golf Centre for their support over the years. In all probability, without them none of this would have been possible.”
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