East Kent League News

The clubs endeavors to retain a top division spot in the EKL faltered over the last two weekends with a defeat away to Sheerness 4/1 and a white wash 5/0 at the hands of north foreland away. This slump was mainly due to the clubs better players lack of availability and that both matches were away in tricky condition.

However, the team manager was grateful for those club members who came into the side at late notice with Bob Wight, Lenny Brooker and junior Leo Jones making their league debuts this season. The club fared better in the EKL Cup and kept on track to retain the trophy gaining a place in the semi-finals defeating Tudor Park at home 3/2. Credit to all players, but a special mention must go to Mark Penfold ending his round with three birdies (which included two sandy birdies).

There are four league matches to go this season, three of which are at home (Canterbury, Sittingbourne and Princes) and a full commitment is required by the clubs lower handicap players is required if we are to turn our season around and maintain our status in the top division.

Team Sponsored Shirts

Would those players who have yet to receive their new team shirts, please contact Mark Lawrie in the pro shop and he will endeavor to obtain the correct fit and size for you. The club is grateful to Stuart Biden for gaining sponsorship from exact construction Ltd who is covering the cost.



Moral of The Story? Never Give Up

It most likely went under the radar for many of you but last weekend saw the Amateur Championship take place at both Royal St George's and Princes. Not only does the winner join a stellar list of past champions including Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria Olazabal and more recently Matteo Manassero, but they also secure a place at that year's Open Championship as well as the following year's US Open and Masters Tournament.

After 18 holes stroke play at both Royal St George's and Princes, 288 of the world's best amateurs were whittled down to just 64, going on to compete in match play golf at Royal St George's until only one remained.

The 36-hole final was fiercely competitive with no golfer able to build more than a one-hole lead over the opening 18 holes. The second 18 was a different story, with Australian Dylan Perry winning four holes in a five-hole stretch to find himself 4up with just nine holes remaining. With one hand on the trophy, Perry's grip started to slip as he lost four of the final five holes to finish the match A/S, eventually going on to lose at the 38th hole to Englishman Harry Ellis - an outcome which seemed highly unlikely a couple of hours prior.