Hill Valley Captains Golf Day

24th June 2008

The top prize at the annual Captain's Golf Day at a leading Shropshire venue was shared between two members.

Toasting the success of the
Captain’s Driver event at the
Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel,
Golf and Country Club are
men’s captain Martin Fowles (left)
and women’s captain Diane Teates
with general manager Iain Gray.

Duncan Hall and John Williams were joint winners of the Captain's Driver after shooting 74 gross 69 nett at the Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa in Tarporley Road, Whitchurch.

Nigel Ashley was the runner-up with 88 gross 70 nett and John Cooper was third with 83 gross 70 nett in the 70-strong competition.

Helen Beard won the ladies competition with 38 points, Gwen Thomas was second with 33 points and Anne Wilson secured third spot with 32 points.

In the under-18s junior contest, Phil Weston claimed first position after finishing with a round of 93 gross 75 nett, James Wainwright came second (94 gross 80 nett) and Ollie Croller-Parkhouse was third (98 gross 83 nett).

Guest prizes were also presented to Keith Marsh (87 gross) and Paula Reynolds (33 points).

Current captain Martin Fowles said the winners had been presented with crystal wine glasses or decanters during a three-course dinner and presentation evening in the Shropshire Suite at the hotel which was also attended by leisure club members.

"It is unusual for the Captain's Driver to be tied but Duncan and John could not be separated on the back nine, back six, back three or back one," he said.

"It was a really good day's golf and everyone enjoyed themselves.

"We raised around £250 during the Captain's Day for the men and women's adopted charities for this year - the County Air Ambulance, Hope House Children's Hospice and Whitchurch Cottage Hospital.

"Later in the year we will be holding a Captain's Charity Day to raise further funds for the three charities."