Good Friday 2th March
On a very busy course, the Swindle split into various tee slots, with Wayne, Mushtaq and Colin playing in an early social 3ball.
If the news that Colin nearly holed out wasnt enough, we then learnt that Mushtaq went one better on what we understand to the the 7th. (To be confirmed)
Described by Wayne as a 'dirty' one, ...
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Archives for March 2013
All Aboard the Good Ship Loveless
Huge congratulations to Swashbuckler's Mr Graham Loveless on being appointed Captain of Surrey National Golf Club for 2013/2014.
We all wish him the very best. ...
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UPDATE: Mr Feasey vs. London Marathon 2013
One month to go - pop something Lee's way if you feel so inclined.
Lee's running the London Marathon and is open to abuse, p*sstake and of course, sponsorship....
The charity I am running for is Macmillan Cancer Support, I chose this charity because the amount of help and support they gave to my Grandad and also other people I know, they are truly ...
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“Kirk for female officer” Evening Standard
Source Evening Standard, 20th march 2013 ...
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12yr old qualifies for China Open
Aged just 12, Ye Wocheng will become the youngest golfer to play in a European Tour event after he qualified for the Volvo China Open. “I’ve dreamed of this since I was a boy,” he said.
Source: Daily Telepgraph.
“I’ve dreamed of this since I was a boy,” he said.
Fair play as he's the talent but jeebus, 12!
At 12 I think I'd just figured out ...
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Ryder Cup Standings going into last day (14th April)
Here are the standings as we go into the final day on Sunday 14th April.
As I understand it, 4-balls made up from one player from each of the Swindles will head out playing full handicap using stableford. The winner from each 4-ball will win 3pts, 2nd 2 points, 3rd gets 1point.... and wooden spoon gets a back on the back.
Early birds have ...
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Round2 Mail on Sunday Golf Classic – SN take a close win
On a damp, foggy Saturday morning in early March, the next round of the Mail on Sunday knockout matchplay took place on the 9th March. Playing at home this round, we entertained the gents from Goal Farm, who play at an independent 9 hole par3 course near Pirbright.
In another close match played in an excellent atmosphere, Surrey National came out ...
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Simon’s 50th Birthday Golf Day – Sat 6th April
Posted on behalf of Mr Bailey.
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Dear Swashbucklers,
Following the snowed-off attempt at a golf day in January I am now organising "Take 2" and have booked some tee times from midday at Surrey National on Saturday 6 April 2013.
I will provide prizes for nearest pins etc and best (and worst) scores, probably in a bogey ...
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Callaway Demo Day on 16th March at Surrey National
Surrey National is hosting a demo/fitting day on Saturday 16th. I think its 12-5pm and Matt said the club fitting/swing sessions have to be booked, but there maybe a chance to have a 'quick' review without booking.
However, Matt also said that he now has all the equipment and software to do club fitting/swing analysis in-house. (I didn't realise ...
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Swashbucklers enjoy more success
Posted on behalf of Mr Adams...
So it seems Swashbucklers are taking over Surrey National!
Saturday's comp was 3 of us in the top 10, with Mick coming a very creditable second. Sunday saw 5 Swashbucklers in the top 11 with Mark just being pipped at the post to come second as well. All we have to do is retain the Ryder Cup and win the Club Champs ...
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