The County Zone Golf Magazine Issue 3 | Page 21

News A new golf league involving some of the county's top clubs is up and running in Kent. The Shepherd Neame Invicta Golf League is organised in a Ryder Cup-style format, with teams of 10 players from each club playing in pairs. Kevin Still, general manager of West Malling Golf Club, is one of the league's founders. He said: "Existing leagues are organised along inflexible lines. We wanted a more informal approach to build friendship and camaraderie between clubs and golfers." He praised Shepherd Neame for sponsoring the league, saying: "The brewery's sponsorhip has been invaluable in bringing the league to fruition." . Other clubs in the league are Canterbury, Chart Hills, Hever Castle, North Foreland, Redlibbets, The Nevill, and The London Club. Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said: "We are delighted to be involved in a competition which promises to bring the county’s golfers together in a spirit of friendly rivalry. “This sponsorship underlines Shepherd Neame’s commitment to promoting sport in the county." Kent County Playing Fields Junior Open This year’s Kent County Playing Fields Association Junior Open golf tournament, held in association with the Kent Messenger, will take place at Canterbury GC on Tuesday, August 12. Entry forms may be obtained from the Kent Messenger or by downloading a form from the KCPFA website at www. kentpfa.org.uk under ‘Services’. KCPFA secretary Paul Peacock said: “Last year’s competition had to be cancelled at the last moment due to the huge storm on competition day and the fact that the host club, Gillingham GC, had little choice ISSUE 3 The County Zone SOUTH EAST other than to close the course as trees were being blown over and uprooted. “We are obviously hoping for better luck this year, when the 2012 winners, Connor O’Reilly from Sheerness GC and Charlotte Copeland of Prince’s GC are expected to defend their titles. “ Gift bags and mementos will be given to all entrants on the day. “T