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News Open Day at Faversham harles Wilson from Littlestone narrowly missed out on winning the prestigious Powerade PGA Assistants’ Championship at Coventry Golf Club. KENT Littlestone Pro loses in Championship Play-Off Faversham Golf Club are holding an Open Day on Sunday, August 17, in conjunction with Golf Mark and England Golf, to encourage people of all ages to take up the game. C The first year assistant was beaten at the first play-off hole by former European Tour pro Gareth Davies (Abbeydale) after both players had finished on 12-under-par 207 for the 54hole tournament. Wilson, who like Davies carded a final round 68 to earn his play-off place, was upbeat and determined to take the positives from the experience. “I was happy to get in the mix, it was the first serious competition I had played in for a while so I can’t complain,” he said. “When it came to the playoff, I’ve hit driver off the 18th every time I’ve played it this week but blocked it. It’s one of those holes where the percentage shot is probably hitting iron off the tee but for three rounds the driver has stood me in good stead. “I’m always one to attack so wasn’t going to sit back and try and cosy it in, I’d rather go for the win than sit back. “It didn’t come off this time but hopefully in future it might.” Davies, meanwhile, joins an illustrious list of former winners of the PGA’s oldest national tournament that includes Tony Jacklin, Peter Alliss and Barry Lane. His efforts earned him £5,000, an additional £1,000 from principal sponsor Powerade, a year’s worth of products and Glenmuir clothing. Rob Sayle, the club’s chairman of membership and marketing, said: “Golfers will be able to play a few holes with members and beginners will get lessons with our professional, Stuart Roakes. Juniors can try the Tri golf net, and we will also have putting practice for all if needed. The day runs from 2-5pm and refreshments will be available.”  Marathon Charity effort by Upchurch River Valley Duo How would you fancy the idea of playing a round of golf every day for 30 days in a row – especially if you were aged 81? Well, that’s exactly what Upchurch River Valley Golf Club member Joan Murphy accomplished in June in aid of charity. Joan, who plays off a 23 handicap, suggested to the Upchurch ISSUE 3 The County Zone SOUTH EAST club captain, Tony Pereira, that she would be willing to play a round every day throughout June to raise money for Tony’s chosen Captain’s Charity, the Court Regis Care Home in Sittingbourne, which specialises in dementia care. And Tony felt it was such a good idea that he decided to accompany Joan throughout her marathon effort. Tony, who plays off 14, said: “To be honest, it’s been a privilege to play with Joan because she’s an amazing lady. She insisted that there would be no buggies, and that we would have to return a proper medal card for each round. “We had been hoping to raise over £1000 but the final figure will be around the £2000 mark, which is brilliant”. www.countyzonegolfmag.co.uk 23