Tee off with County Secretary Steve McNeill

ON THE TEE

with County Secretary STEVE MCNEILL

As we look forward to starting a new year, we reflect on what was a mega busy year in the county in 2022...

There is no doubt things are now definitely back to normal after Covid, with a full calendar of events, Championships, RookieTour, Knock Outs, County Card events, Matches for all ages from U12 to Seniors.

Not to mention the day-to-day workload of assisting clubs and members, something that gives us the opportunity to keep up to date and understand what is happening throughout the county.

The Surrey office team and our fantastic volunteers work tirelessly to ensure we get all the events organised and played and in a professional way. 2023 will be even busier for us as Surrey County Golf celebrates its Centenary, there is an array of events and competitions being planned, such as a Pro-Am, Stableford Competition, Captain & Pro, a dinner and a fantastic ‘coffee table’ book about the history of Surrey Golf.

All the details will be on the Surrey website in the New Year as well as being sent to every club to share with its members so we can enable as many players as possible to be involved.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the clubs who supported the county by hosting our championships, matches and other events in 2022 and those who will be doing so in 2023.

COUNTY CARD DATES 2023

The County Card Meetings are organised for the benefit and enjoyment of affiliated (adult male) Surrey members, they are run on the basis of a society day and are non-profit making for the County. Entry will be available from January onwards.

Each event includes, coffee, bacon roll, an eighteen-hole Stableford Competition (max handicap index allowance of 28), followed by a two-course meal, plus prizes for the lucky winners!

West Hill Tuesday 11th April

Burhill

Wednesday 3rd May Hindhead Thursday 18th May West Byfleet Tuesday 20th June West Surrey Thursday 27th July Tandridge Wednesday 30th August Hankley Common (First) Tuesday 3rd October

Hankley Common 4BBB (Second) Wednesday 18th October Effingham Thursday 2nd November Walton Heath 4BBBWednesday 29th October

CCs of 2022

County Champion: Charlie Crockett (Addington Palace) Club Champions: Reigate Hill Mid-Age Champion: Peter Crocombe (Roehampton) Seniors Champion: Tom Hawkings (Sunningdale) Colts Champion: Harry Uzzell (Wentworth) Club Foursomes Champions: Chris Matthews an James Boyle (West Surrey) U18 Champion: Nathan Woodham (West Hill) U17 Champion: Leo Vorobyev (Wentworth) U16 Champion: Oliver George (Worplesdon) U15 Champion: Oscar Lent (Walton Heath) U14 Champion: Aaron Moody (Burhill) U13 Champion: Aaron Moody (Burhill) U12 Champion: Charles De Blonay (Royal Mid-Surrey)

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

Cheers, Steve

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!

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