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On 22nd November 2021

Brilliant Champagne Golf

Champagne golf took place on Sunday 21st November (this was the 20th year that this event has been taking place), a fun filled 9 hole, 6 player Ambrose with some quirky novelty holes, like “hit the champagne bottle” putting competition.  Each player got the chance to putt 3 balls to hit the bottle or French Champagne.  A larger than life picture of Ryan Fox was halfway down the driving range so all participants had the opportunity to have 3 shots at hitting the target.

90 players (including 29 guests) took part playing around the North Course.  This great event allowed complete beginners to try the wonderful, but frustrating game off golf.

The morning began with a delightful buffet breakfast poolside along with a few mimosas to get the heart started.  The siren sounded at 10.30am and 9 holes of fun golf commenced on the North Course.  The drinks cart was in big demand as it was a warm morning and there were some thirsty golfers out there.  Presentations and prize giving took place in the courtyard post-golf with many choosing to take the opportunity to stay on for lunch given the lovely weather.

Results of the day below:

Encouragement Award – Davyd Batt, Jan Batt, Greg Thomas, Jenny Thomas, John Brennan, and Susan Brennan.

Third Place – Jake Taylor, Alisa Taylor, Soph Sabatino, Brooke Taylor, Ashley Taylor, and Patrick Howe.

Second Place – Damien van der Meer, Kelly Nash, Damon James, Hailee James, Phillip Bowen, and Shannon Bowen.

Winners & Grinners – Julia Griffiths, Andy Griffiths, Ben Griffiths, Mark Giggins, Delia Giggins, and Mark Colthart.

Nearest to the Pins – 4th Hole (Robert Pala) & 9th Hole (David Pringle)

Putting Challenge – Alisa Taylor, Lucy Gent, Shannon Bowen, Jan Batt (Twice), and Lyn Saint.

Range Challenge – Anne Richards, Jenny Thomas, Col Lees, Shane Kaptein and Brona Myles.

Thanks to Ainslie Cartwright & the Social Sub-Committee, Executive Chef Jonny and his team and of course Amy and her fabulous food & beverage team – a great day was had by all involved and the staff did a great job looking after them. 

Thank you to all of the members who took part and to those that introduced guests, I’m sure they were impressed with the course and the facilities.  We are already looking forward to hosting another Champagne Golf in 2022.