South East Disabled Par 3 Championship, Sponsored by Richard Overall Trust
Thursday 23 June 2011
Billingbear Park Golf Club
The Straight Mile,
Wokingham,
Berkshire RG40 5S
The Disabled Golf Society held it’s first par 3 competition at Billingbear Park Golf Club in Berkshire on Thursday 23rd June 2011. This also doubled up as a charity day to raise money for the MS Society. There was an excellent turn out, there were 19 players travelling from as far afield as London and Essex.
The weather was fine, a few showers were forecast, but were very light. There was a shot-gun start so everyone headed off to their various starting holes. The format was 9 holes stableford and it was a keenly contested event with 7 players within 3 shots at the top of the leaderboard. The winner was Paul Cunningham (24 points) with Keith Dolman, Lorraine White and Jacki Witt all tied for second on 22 points. A special thanks to Anne Ridge from the MS Society for all her help on the day, counting the money raised and drawing out the raffle tickets.
The total raised came to £347.37 and thanks to everyone. Among the raffle prizes were a Motocaddy golf bag, Mizuno towel, champagne, Morrisons voucher and a 4 ball at Bird Hills Golf Club. Thanks to Martin, Jackie, Andy and all the staff at Billingbear for all their help and support, to all volunteers and to Holly Robertson (aged 5) ,Graeme and Sue’s daughter, for her collecting of money at Morrisons. A special thanks for those who donated prizes - Motocaddy, Bird Hills Golf Club (Hannah Edwards), Morrisons (Wokingham)
About Billingbear Park Golf Course – The New Course (Par 3)
This is a truly beautiful Course to play on. It is a test for experienced and novice disabled golfers alike. There are two lakes that test your nerve and precision, but if you do not feel up to the challenge, then you can play off the red tees and avoid the water hazards. With a great setting to learn, improve your short game and the quality of the New Course make this one best par 3’s on the South Coast.
