TEE ON THE

with County Secretary

STEVE MCNEILL

Well here we are in our 100th year as Surrey County Golf, as I mentioned in the last issue, there is an array of events and competitions happening throughout the year that give the opportunity for all players affiliated to Surrey County Golf to get involved in some way.

Starting with the Centenary Stableford Competition. Each club has been asked to nominate a Stableford Competition with the winners going onto represent the club in one of several second-round events held by the county, the top ten from each of these will go forward to the Grand Final.

The competition will include two handicap categories for men and one category for junior boys, meaning with well over 100 affiliated clubs in Surrey there will potentially be three players from each club that’s 300+ competitors in the second-round!

In addition, each club can enter their captain and professional into another Stableford, with two qualifying events held by the county and those who make it through competing in a Grand Final.

In September we are holding a Pro Am at Burhill Golf Club with all the professionals who have been invited to take part having played for the Surrey 1st team whilst they were amateurs.

Each club in the county has been asked to hold a draw and put forward two affiliated members to fill the amateur places, with one player from each club guaranteed a spot, the other, put into a draw to fill any spare spots. Those who are lucky enough to get a place will play as a guest of the county.

At the end of the year, we will be hosting a celebration Gala Dinner, which will be a fitting way to end our centenary year.

Each club has been asked to supply information on their history along with pictures, to be included in a ‘coffee table book’ currently being produced on the history of Surrey County Golf.

Each club will be given one of these limited-edition numbered books with others being available at cost price for any members who wish to purchase one.

I have no doubt this will be an amazing year for Surrey County Golf and all the affiliated clubs and members.

May your drives be straight, your approaches be close, and your putts holed.

If you would like any further information on any of the events mentioned that we run for golfers of all ages and standards throughout the year, please visit the Surrey Golf website www.surreygolf.org or call us at the office on 01483 755788 and either Caroline, Sam, Sue or myself will be more than happy to assist you. We are here to help all our affiliated members and future members. I really hope to see you at one or more of our events. And remember the kettle is on!