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Autumn Away Day Report & Birthday Bash 2020!

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

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

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

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

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

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

2020 Tour Information

New Year – New Country

Peter has already been busy organising our venue for the 2020 trip. The dates for your diary are 17th – 20th May and it will be held at The Dorset Golf & Country Club near Bere Regis in Dorset.

Dorset 7th Hole

The agenda is as follows:

Sunday – The Dorset – 1pm – 4BBB team match

Monday – The Dorset – 11:16am – The Championship

Tuesday – Bridport & West Dorset – 12:00pm – 4BBB

Wednesday – The Dorset – 10:20am – Singles team match

Please contact Peter with a minimum deposit of £35 to secure your place.

Mystery Course

Having baffled many visitors to our site, we can finally announce the winner of the “Where actually is that golf hole?” competition.

Winner of the Mystery Course Competition