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Delegates meeting Annika at the Congress: L-R: Dr Roger Hawke, Joyce Warburton, Moira Hoath, Annika Sorenstam, Dr Susie Wilkinson, Paul Muckelt, Claire Kane, Irene Reed
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Annika Sorenstam, a 10 time major champion and a legend in the world of ladies golf. Annika is an Ambassador for golf and health and travels the world encouraging young people to take up golf and live an active lifestyle as part of her Annika Foundation. So it’s no surprise she was invited to attend the First International Congress on Golf & Health held recently at the Houses of Parliament. This refreshing initiative brings together Government, Medical Research, R&A, WHO and other key organisations to highlight the proven health benefitstoofcompare the game more people play. Did It’s interesting the and encourage miserable partner. Theytoconsider it faryou more know golfers are healthier live 5 years longer thana the person? differences between someoneand starting important to have goodaverage day out with mates out playing golf andsports an experienced a pleasant but forgiving course. Clearly a talented woman, Annikaonplayed tennis, football and skied as their twilightuntil golfing agolfer childinbut it wasn’t sheyears. moved back to Sweden, at the age of 12, she Beginners can sometimes struggle with took up golf. Before being allowed on the golf course, she had to earn her For instance, newbies are keen to play as long carries and dog-legs due to Green Card which basically meant she was able to hit the ball and know the much golf as possible so they’ll play in any inexperience and misjudgement. Sadly, etiquette and basic rules. When she did venture onto thealso course, conditions. Whereas, older golfers are some elderly golfers fail to she copewas with awarded hefty handicap of 63if the and aslong someone in they the audience quipped, it reluctant toaventure onto the course carries as lose their muscle must havelooking madea bit herdodgy an extremely popular partner when it came to doubles! weather’s and are more power and distance. than happy to while away time in the She recalled her days as a junior where she, her sister Charlotta and other clubhouse until the clouds passtoby.chill out and New golfers are prettybetween naïve when it comesin juniors (mainly boys) used play activities, games, to course management but they gradually a junior room. Annika attributes this fun, relaxed environment as helping to When beginners initially enter competitions learn where to place the ball, nevertheless, encourage the youngsters to thrive and remain in the game. they realise they need more lessons to they tend to remain bullish and optimistic Despite not playing professionally 2008 shethey stillareplays socially improve their scores. The difference withsinceeven when in deep trouble.and clearly retains her competitive edge, although not always her older golfers is they’ve already developed However,may senior golfers knowrepeat precisely the techniques but of it’s59 just–a50% question of where place100 the ball, even if they can’t stunning record of golfers don’t tobreak consistently! whether their hips, knees or shoulders will reach it, or see it! They’re These days she also plays golf with her always children, aged 7 and 9 although cope with the challenge. experienced and realistic enough to know if no longer coaches them. Occasionally they ask her advice as to which iron they’ve just played a lousy shot it’s toInitially, use but been itknown for her guidance to be ignored and end up as ait’s beginner, can be difficult probably unrecoverable andthey the chance of using a completely different club. Well, that’s after all, what do Mums trying to remember how many shots you’ve scoringkids, is pretty remote. and takenDads – let’sknow! face it, multi-tasking is tricky when you’re so focused on passionate striking and about Beginners soonofunderstand a good itpart Annika clearly remains the game golf and sums upofby tracking“it’s the ball. notinvented… the pleasure of golf for is about friendship but saying the Interestingly, best gameit’s ever and a game the people” elderly golfers to alsocan relate it’sto. the senior golfer who appreciates the auncommon statementforthat many golfers ‘mislay’ the odd shot due to short term ‘good feel’ factor of the constant cracks We mayloss. not all be talented PGA Playerswith butawe definitely from golf memory bunch of fellowbenefit golfers, regardless so should do our bit to increase participation, whether introducing children of how dire they play. so theyyou’re develop lifegolf, skills or encouraging other adults. There are health When fresh into you’re keen to sign up foreven any games, don’t 80s! It just shows you that regardless of your age, benefits if youeven startif you in your clue what you’re entering, or who the benefits of golf are huge for everyone. Ifhave youaare male, aged over 65, play 18 holes a week (walking) then this you’re playing with. Whereas the wiser, older isgolfer yourchooses chance to give something back to the game, as the University of carefully to avoid slogging Southampton urgently study.Kane over long courses,are through soggyseeking meadowsvolunteers for their golf health © Claire For further information contact David Wilson at D.A.Wilson@soton.ac.uk or having to climb cardiac hills with a Follow my tales on twitter@golfsnippets © Claire Kane
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After 2 practice rounds the wait was over and Romsey found out who they would be facing in their group stages.
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They were drawn with England Home nations Tel: 01597 822 champions Cuddington, Bothwell Castle from247 Scotland and Pyle & Kenfig from Wales. Day 1 of main tournament saw Romsey V Cuddington in a 6 person Matchplay format on the Morgado course. It was a tough match with some fantastic golf. Romsey triumphed with a 4-2 win.
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Day 2 saw Romsey v Bothwell Castle in a thrilling match on the Alamos course. Romsey once again win 4-2, and now go top of their group! This meant that they only needed a draw in the final group match to qualify for the final.
Day 3, Romsey v Pyle & Kenfig was to be Romsey's finest performance with a 5-1 victory! They make the final against the other group winners Beadlow Manor from England. So it was to be an all England affair with neither team expected to make it past the group stage.
into the team at the last minute. There was not a lot Romsey's Josh Hannam could do and the match went to Beadlow Manor to halve the match 3-3.
Unfortunately the tournaments rules state Membership Available that if a Match is halved then the winner will The final was held on the Morgado course be decided on the number of holes won. and Beadlow Manor took an early lead on Societies Welcome the front 9. Things changed on the back Beadlow Manor were to crowned champions nine with Romsey's Owen Grimes bringing in as they won 10-7 on countback. Romsey Friendly Atmosphere the first win, followed by George Nicholsonwere gutted as they lost on a technicality. Jack with a nail biting win on the last, Romsey 2up. Beadlow Manor came back with winning the next two matches with some stunning golf, now all square. It was down to the last two matches, and Romseys Aaron Danson took the next match making a draw most likely.
This was a great match and Romsey did themselves proud as runners up. They never lost a match the whole week, the only team to achieve this.
No one expected a small club to do so well Contact and to be the second best team in the Uk is quite an achievement. This has been an The last match saw Beadlow Manors junior experience that the whole team will never have a hole in one after only beingSecretary@brokenhurst-manor.org.uk brought forget. Well done Romsey Juniors.
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