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Gloucestershire Golf Union

E-Newsletter -  July 2021
 

This month's contents:

A message from GGU

We've had another busy month at the GGU! Congratulations to the Boys U18s Team who won The South West Counties Association Boys Championship beating Devon in a nail-biting play-off. You can find out more about the team's achievement below.

Well done to all the boys who took part in the U18 Championship this month, everyone played exceptionally on what was an extremely hot day. Congratulations go to Charlie McKinnes from Minchinhampton Golf Club on becoming the 2021 U18 Boys Champion. You can find out more below. 

Two of our County Championships are still open for entries, should anyone at your club be looking to enter. Our next event, the Seniors County Championship, closes for entries on Friday 30th July so please send the link to anyone thinking of attending. Details for this event and the final event of the year can be seen below and found on our website.

Tickets are now on sale for our County Ball taking place on Friday 15th October 2021 at Lilley Brook Golf Club, Cheltenham. Subsidised tickets are available for county players and this year everyone is welcome so bring a partner or friend to dance the night away! If you are looking to reserve a table please get in touch, more information is below.

Have you downloaded the County App and registered your County Card? If not, sign up this month and you'll be entered into a draw to win a pair of shoes from the Adidas Golf Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Find out more below.

As always, we love to see and hear how you're all getting on, simply tag @GlosGolf in your posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Congratulations to the Gloucestershire U18's team on winning the U18 South West County Championship this month at Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club.

The morning round produced some fine scoring with Louis Ross (Long Ashton Golf Club) finishing one under par with a round of 70 and both Milan Reed (Long Ashton Golf Club) and Alistair Curnock (Minchinhampton Golf Club) finishing just one shot behind.

At lunch Devon led by six shots from Gloucestershire, but, throughout the afternoon round the lead was gradually whittled down and the final scores returned brought the two counties together on a tie on 727 (+17). It was a battle to the end and we took the title on the sixth card play-off. 

We wish them all the best of luck as they prepare for the national finals to be played at Coxmoor Golf Club, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire next month.

A summary of the day and all the scores are available to read on the SWCGA website.
Joe Long from Lansdown Golf Club who after an outstanding amateur career, has made his first professional outing this month at the Cazoo Open on the European Tour.

Joe said "Today is a new chapter of my golf career as I make my pro debut on the European tour this week. I would just like to take this time to thank all my friends and family, England Golf, Adidas Golf, The R&A and Gloucestershire Golf Union for all the support over my amateur career to get me to the position I am in today"

Mark Powell our Under 18's Team Manager said "Another member of "The Gloucestershire Way", who we wish every happiness for a long and successful career - we will watch your professional journey Joe with pride - you will always be part of the family".

Do you have any young aspiring players in your club that could become the next Joe Long? Find out more about our coaching and development programme and how they can play at county level by visiting our website.

Charlie Mckinnes crowned Gloucestershire Golf Boys Champion
Congratulations to Charlie McKinnes from Minchinhampton Golf Club on becoming the 2021 U18 Boys Champion. Charlie took the title at The Ross-on-Wye Golf Club with a very credible 72 (Level) 1st round and added a 2nd round of 72 in the afternoon.

Charlie also won the U17 Championship to pick up The Leslie Cox Trophy and will represent Gloucestershire in the England Golf Champion of Champions event at Woodhall Spa in September.

Congratulations also go to Fred Dineen from The Ross-on-Wye Golf Club on winning the Scott-Cooper trophy to become the Boys Net Champion. Fred added an impressive net 65 to his morning score of 69 to give him a 36 hole total of 134 (-10).

Thank you to everyone at Ross-on-Wye Golf Club for their hospitality throughout the day and for presenting the golf course in excellent condition.

You can read the full news story from the day on our website.



Seniors County Championship
Wednesday 4th August 2021
Cirencester Golf Club
Entry closes Friday 30th July
The Knowle Gold Medal (36 holes)
Sunday 15th August 2021
Knowle Golf Club
Duchess Salver Qualifying Event

City & County of Bristol 35 Hole Scratch Open
Sunday 5th September 2021
Henbury Golf Club
Duchess Salver Qualifying Event



West of England U16 Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship
19th September 2021
Lansdown Golf Club
Entry closes Friday 3rd September

Join us for this year's County Ball to celebrate its 60th year. 

Tickets are now on sale for the ball taking place on Friday 15th October 2021 at Lilley Brook Golf Club, Cheltenham. Join us for a drinks reception, gourmet three-course meal, live entertainment, and raffle. Then dance the night away with music from the resident DJ.

Everyone is welcome to attend, so bring your partner, a friend or relative and get your dancing shoes ready for a night to remember!

Tickets are £40 each (with a subsidised price of £20 for GGU players). Single tickets are available to book online or email us if you would like to reserve tickets for a group or table of 10. Under 18's are by invitation only and must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information and to book your tickets visit our website. We are looking forward to seeing you all! 

We are giving you the chance to win a pair of shoes from the Adidas Golf Spring/Summer 2021 collection kindly donated by Adidas Golf.

All you need to do is register your County Card on the County App to enter! 

The winner will be selected at random from everyone who has registered on the App by midnight on Tuesday 31st August 2021. 

Good luck!

The English Boys Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Carris Trophy) took place at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club last week.

Founded in 1935 by Austin Carris and adopted in 1988 by England Golf the Carris Trophy returned to Gloucestershire for the 2nd time in its history (previously at Long Ashton Golf Club in 1991).

Gloucestershire players Louis Ross and Milan Reed both from Long Ashton Golf Club made the cut to play the final 36 holes but were up against tough competition in very hot conditions. 

Harley Smith from The Rayleigh Golf Club became only the second player in history to win the Carris Trophy and McGregor Trophy in the same year. 

You can read the news story from the event and view the leaderboard on the England Golf website.

Applications are now open for the Engand Golf Regional Squads.

Young golfers in Gloucestershire (U18s) are invited to apply for the boys’ and girls’ regional coaching programme and DiSE program.

Applications close on the 27th August at 12pm. For more information visit the England Golf website.

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