COME RAIN, THUNDER OR SHINE!
Awdry Bailey Douglas recently hosted their Golf Day Event at the magnificent Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf resort. The weather was set to be a fabulously hot and sunny September day…
It was coffee and bacon butties for starters in the Clubhouse Brasserie followed by a welcome speech from ABD partner Andrew Douglas and off they went. The format was easy!
PGA Pro – Simon Shanks was on hand to give advice at the Pro Clinic Driving Range and there was putting practice on the green beforehand.
And then they were off...
Perfect for a round of golf on the magnificent 18 hole course, starting off from the 1st tee in their four ball teams.
Not just a simple round of golf
Rain, thunder and lightning were thrown in too!
Back at the Clubhouse Paul McLean Director of Golf/PGA Head Professional at Bowood was busy checking out the weather conditions which didn’t look too good. The clouds were turning a sinister grey and a cool breeze had started up! Finally, as the sound of thunder boomed overhead and lightning struck, the horn sounded and everyone came off the course as quickly as they could adding excitement to the game! After 40 minutes they were off again but this time with gloriously warm and sunny weather.
Course competitions included:
Individual Stableford competition, silver tees
Longest Drive
Nearest the Pin
Straightest Drive
Putting Competition
Pre-drinks were served in the Clubhouse Brasserie afterwards followed by a delicious 3 course meal, speeches and prize-giving.
Winners of the day whilst former ABD champions
looked on were;
Individual Stableford Competition Winner - Paul Goodman.
Nearest the line and most birdies - Andrew Gale.
Nearest the Pin – Chris Elias
Longest Drive – Will Fuller
ABD Putting Champion – Steve Smith,
ABD Golfer of the Day – Paul Goodman
Many congratulations to the winners and everyone that took part!
Gross Two's Competition
Thanks to everyone who entered the Gross Two's Competition. £115 was raised and will go to a locally chosen charity.
A good night and a TRULY memorable day was had.
Photos
For more information about this event go to ABD Pinterest where you can scroll down and take a snapshot look...
