The 2019 Golf Classic teed off a couple of weeks ago and participants have faced challenging conditions so far in round one of the competition.
Strong winds caused by Storm Freya and Storm Gareth were said to have made for difficult play, but Anthony Searle (Burnham Plastering) and his partner Martin Hayward (Fastglobe), battled against the elements to win their first round. Anthony is a Golf Classic Veteran having enjoyed the tournament many times and this year was for the first time partnered with Martin.
Commenting on their win, Anthony said: “We weren’t looking forward to playing in such windy conditions and the cross wind proved to be problematic throughout the game. I thought I was going to go to the 18th but Martin sunk a good putt to par at the 17th putting pressure on Ron to putt out to halve the hole but missing it only for us to win!”
Entrants are playing for the chance to win a place in the Grand Final, which will take place in September at The Belfry, a historic golf resort which has hosted the Ryder Cup four times on its legendary Brabazon Course. All finalists will also enjoy free golf, a gala dinner, prize-giving and an overnight stay.
The Golf Classic has said it wishes everyone playing in the second round the very best of luck and has asked participants to send pictures and stories from games as there will be a prize for those that appear in print.
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