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New Year Message

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2021 Tour Update

With the new year upon us Peter wished to set out the current position with our trip planned to start on 16th May:

At present we have 21 participants who have paid deposits / paid in full / or somewhere in between for a booking in Lodge accommodation and breakfast & dinner plus 4 rounds of golf on site plus an away day at Bridport on the Tuesday.

Having spoken to the venue & Your Golf Travel I am told that, whilst the resort is closed due to Covid at the moment, they are hopeful that by May things will have returned to some sort of normality.

I do hope that things will work out and we can meet up again.

If you have reservations or wish to be added to the event please let me know.

Stay safe

Peter

Bridport 6th
Let’s hope we can tee it up here in May.

2020 Tour Announcement

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A Message from Peter

To my very good friends,
With the C virus likely to peak at/during/near to our proposed visit, and the certainty that some of our group will not be present for very good reasons, I have bitten the bullet and arranged with Your Golf Travel (our agents) to postpone the trip for 12 months.
This will mean that deposits/payments already made will not be lost. Of less importance, it means we also secure more advantageous tee times for next year.

New date for 2021 is Sunday, 16th May. Full running order to follow.
In the meantime we have those who have paid a deposit – who will not be affected – and others who have paid in full. If this is you, please let me know if you would like a refund/part refund or whether you are happy to leave things as they are for the interim.
In the short term I will play things by ear in respect of the planned away-day on 18th April  and hope that something can happen – probably on a golf-only basis.
Also, and depending on how things pan out, I will look for a get together over one weekend in August/September.
Stand by for more news.
All the best, and please take care.

Peter

Autumn Away Day Report & Birthday Bash 2020!

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Whittlebury Park – Sunday, 29th September, 2019

The September away day took place under stressful circumstances not helped by a gloomy weather forecast that led to some absentees. The forecast proved to be disappointingly accurate and the predicted rainstorm and high winds arrived as play took place. Winner on the day was Mike Stannard with 29 points who also took nearest the pin on the 5th hole. Martin Sykes struck the longest drive of the day.

Birthday Bash!!

Looking ahead into 2020, we’re looking forward to the annual “Birthday Bash” that will take place this year at West Berks Golf Club on Sunday, 16th February with a first tee time of midday (meet at 11am). The cost for golf and prize kitty is a very reasonable £20. Please let Peter know if you’re able to attend and please note that there is no requirement for up-front payment on this occasion.

We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Autumn Away Day

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Whittlebury Park – Sunday, 29th September 2019

Our final away day of the year will see a return to Whittlebury Park where we have been assured of buggy availability and fine course conditions.

First tee time is 10:00am and the cost is £25 including coffee and bacon roll on arrival. The cost to hire a buggy is £25.

Whittlebury Park have asked for payment in advance, so if you’re able to join us please transfer funds to the normal Harris Golf trip account asap. Peter will send a text with the account details for those who have misplaced it.

Finally, a small update regarding our May trip next year – a 9 hole “Woodland Walk” has been added to the itinerary for Monday with a tee time of 4:30pm. Perfect for those who would otherwise spend the entire afternoon and evening in the bar – yes Phil, that’s you!!

Summer Away Day Report – 21st July 2019

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South Cerney Golf Club

The day was once again hosted by Dave Mitchell and saw some fine scoring with Frank Tanner winning with 39 points closely followed by Paul Needle with 37 points.

No team event was held, but spot prizes were awarded as follows:

Nearest the Pin on the 15th – Dave Mitchell

Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 12th – Paul Needle

Longest drive on the 18th – Martin Sykes.

Congratulations also to Reg Brown who recorded the only birdie 2 of the day.

Summer Away Day

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South Cerney Golf Club, Sunday 21st July

Our next away day will see us return to Dave M’s stomping ground with a first tee time of 1:00pm.

The cost is £25 – please let Peter know if you’re able to attend.

Charity Golf Day

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As many will have heard during the 2019 tour, Steve Mulford is organising a charity golf day at Goring & Streatley Golf Club on Friday, 12th July to raise money for the Day Oncology Unit at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Full details can be found below. Please contact Steve to take part, sponsor a hole or support with a raffle or auction prize.

Golf Day Details

Our 2019 Champion

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It’s been a long time coming…

23 years in fact. That’s how long it’s been since Steve Christie first introduced Dave to the annual Peter Harris golfing expedition. After coming close on numerous occasions, the stars finally aligned and our 2019 Champion is Dave Scott with a very creditable score of 38 points. The Trophy and the Harris Hat of Glory were presented to Dave by last year’s champion David Wain.

Champion Davids