COUNTY TALK
ON THE
TEE with County Secretary STEVE MCNEILL
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t the time of writing, along with several county card events (Surrey Golf Society) we have had several county championships; Charles De Blonay won the U12’s, both the U13 & U14’s was won by Aaron Moody, The Seniors by Tom Hawkings and the ultimate title, the County Amateur was claimed by Charlie Crockett. It would be amiss of me not to mention the fantastic U14 RookieTour, that after a two-year absence due to COVID is now back with a bang, details about this series of events for both boys and girls can be found on the Surrey Golf website, as are reports on each championship and matches. My thanks to all our volunteers and the clubs who support the county by hosting these days. On top of this, as I mentioned in the in the previous edition, we moved office in April to Clandon Regis Golf Club. Based on past experience, moves are never easy, but I have to say this one was fairly smooth, and we have
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Well, just where has the time gone? It’s already mid-June and the Surrey team are in full flow running championships, matches, knock out competitions, coaching sessions, on top of the day to day calls about rules, handicapping, WHS, course rating to name but a few things. been made so welcome. If you are ever passing the office, please feel free to call in to say hi and meet the team, we are more than happy to put the kettle on! One hot golfing topic that has people talking at the moment is about the LIV Tour, is it good for golf or the opposite, only time will tell. As some might say, are the golfers who are taking part greedy or just making the most of an opportunity to secure their families future? There are a lot of views on this, for once I am sitting on the fence, for those of you who know me it is obviously a very strong fence! On the one hand my thought is, haven’t most of these golfers earned enough riches to ensure financial security? On the other hand, if another employer came to you and offered to quadruple your salary and more would you stay or go? Food for thought and discussion. Finally, I am incredibly pleased to report that club membership is still very solid with no drastic downturn as some thought might happen with the relaxing of COVID rules and people going back to work be it in an office or elsewhere. I have never known so many clubs
with waiting lists, which just shows the strength of this great game and the number of new people coming into it. Great to see and long may it continue. If you would like any further information on any of the above events 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 at one or more of our events. And remember the kettle is on! 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 above, please visit the Surrey County Golf website www.surreygolf.org, or give the office a ring 01483 755788
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