CGU Fund Raiser Hailed a Great Success

Saturday 21st September saw the staging of a Team Stableford Am-Am at Tehidy Park Golf Club in which a total of 80 competed with the aim of raising funds for the Duchy Mens Team.

20 teams of 3 had entered and each team ultimately received a fourth player made up of members of County Captain Ian Veale’s squad. More on that in a moment.

CGU Vice President Andrew Clotworthy welcomed those present to Tehidy Park and outlined that monies raised on the day would be used to better prepare the Men’s team for South WestWeek 2020 which will take place at Burnham & Berrow GC, Somerset next June. He thanked Veale and Vice Captain Charlie Phillips for all the work they had put in ahead of this event. He thanked all those supporting the event and wished everyone the best for the day.

First off all those present were treated to a brunch prepared in their customary wholesome fashion by the TPGC Caterers and then the respective teams were invited to bid for their fourth team member.

This auction, conducted by Phillips, caused considerable amusement with a lot of audience interaction and banter filling the air in a crowded clubhouse. Not only were County First team members allocated to teams but also Newquay based PGA Professional Chris Gill and Seniors Tour Professional Mike Reynard.

Once the final teams were complete it was time to set foot on the course in the 2 scores to count stableford which commenced with a shotgun start format. Despite the fact there were 20 teams on the well prepared course some 4 hours later the clubhouse was again full as all those present enjoyed another meal together and some liquid refreshment before a further auction of donated items took place. These included a surfboard signed by Britain’s highly ranked Newquay based surfer Luke Dillon. Once again the clubhouse atmosphere was electric as Charlie Phillips presided.

The day’s prizewinners were then announced and invited to select their rewards from amongst waterproofs, wedges, shoes balls and headcovers.

On the day the top 5 teams were;

88 points - Andrew Clotworthy, David West, Derek Michell and Conor Wilson - mention was made of how good it was to see Michell involved in a full round of golf!

87 points - Simon Gregor, Jason Rowe, James Barnard and Matt Richards

86 points - Matt Lamb, Ben Lamb, Lee Chambers and Josh Chapman

84 points - Steve Buse, Russell Combellack, Mark Meneer and Steve Davies

84 points - Dave Stephens, Dick Rundle, Mike Leech and Tom Fox

The lowest gross prize was shared between Justin Barnard (Tehidy Park) and Chris Gill who both returned excellent 3 under par 68s. Third spot went to Conor Wilson (Perranporth) with a 70 whilst Tom Fox, Josh Greenaway and Veale himself recorded level par 71s. The three nearest the pin prizes were won by Graham Hill, Paul Clahane and Clotworthy whilst Justin Barnard also claimed the longest drive. A total of thirteen 2s were also rewarded.

Closing the event Clotworthy, Veale and Phillips all spoke. There was no doubt the event had been a success and it was clear all had enjoyed the format from start to finish. All those participating were thanked for their support and generosity. In addition specific thanks were addressed to Tehidy Park GC for so generously making the course available. This had been much appreciated and was evident from the round of applause which followed. Veale thanked Katherine Clotworthy for the sterling effort she had made in running a raffle the proceeds of which had swollen funds generated. In total Veale indicated a sum in excess of £2500 had been raised, He assured the audience these monies would be put to good use.

A number of others were also thanked for their support of the day - these were

PROQUIP, CHRIS GILL, SCOTT READMAN CONCEPTS, St AUSTELL BREWERY, RICHARD SADLER, KIM PINER (Winners Recruitment), LUKE DILLON, FIFTEEN CORNWALL

GRAHAM RUTH (Brittany Ferries & Golf Tee Time Service), BOWOOD PARK GC (Max Stockwell), FISTRAL BEACH BAR, JONATHAN LAMB (PGA Professional, Tehidy Park)

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