The County Zone Golf Magazine Issue 3 | Page 25

News Gane and Blakemore find form H OT off his victory at Tandridge, Chris Gane shot 68 in the Farnham Charity Pro-Am to set another blistering target for a very strong field, but this time Torie Blakemore (Merrist Wood) was able to match it and split the top prize in one of the top events of the season. Forty-four teams comprising the strongest field of the season so far came to Farnham to compete for one of the top prize funds, and raise money for The Alzheimers’ Society. and runner-up cheques. They edged Lee Cooper’s (Burgess Hill Golf Academy) 69 into third spot, and the 70s of David Callaway (Foxhills), Chris Rodgers (Drift) and Paul Newman (East Berks) into tied fourth. Gane added: “Tandridge showed I’m playing well, and the form’s continued here. Farnham was in terrific condition, and while it was annoying to three putt and drop a shot on the home run, with any luck it’ll help me stay focused when we go to the Drift for the Virgin Atlantic PGA Southern Open.” Gane commented: “This is one of the highlights of the season where you really want to play well.” Blakemore was delighted that he’d shot his first winning score of the season, as he remarked, “I’m really buoyed up now. With both players carding four-under-par, play well they certainly did, sharing the £1,000 and £800 winners Everything came nicely together today and proved to me that I’ve got the game to win.” Surrey Golf Union President: S. Mostyn (Tyrrells Wood) Past Presidents: Richard G Humphrey (Bramley) David A Basham (Burhill) Peter J Saies (Royal Mid-Surrey) John WM Ling (Betchworth Park) William Bryce (Royal Mid-Surrey) Martin Christmas (R- M-Surrey) Roger Vincent (Burhill) Captain: Mark Booker (Royal Wimbledon) Board of Directors: Jack Buchanan (Hindhead) Terry Christy (West Byfleet) Stuart King (Reigate) Alan Page (Purley Downs) Steve Parrish (Burhill) Ken Schofield (West Hill) Secretary: John A Davies (Reigate Heath) Treasurer: Stewart Simpson (Effingham) Royal opening for Richmond Park’s new £3m clubhouse THE new clubhouse at Glendale Golf ’s Richmond Park has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra. The Queen’s cousin cut the ribbon at the clubhouse, which was built following a £3million investment from Glendale Golf. The investment coincided with Richmond Park Golf Course’s 90th anniversary last year, and also provided a new driving range and academy courses, as well as a redevelopment of two 18-hole courses. ISSUE 3 The County Zone SOUTH EAST www.countyzonegolfmag.co.uk www.surreygolf.org Sutton Green Golf Club, New Lane, Sutton Green, Surrey GU4 7QF Telephone: 01483 755788 Fax: 01483 75177125