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Awards for England’s top golf volunteers

England’s top golf volunteers were recognised this week with awards for their inspiring work which encourages people to take up and enjoy the sport.

Bawburgh crowned GolfMark Club of the Year 2012

Bawburgh Golf Club, near Norwich, has won the GolfMark Club of the Year Award 2012, supported by COBRA-PUMA GOLF.

Devon Centenary President receives Micklem award

Philip Parker, President of the Devon County Golf Union in 2011, its centenary year, has been presented with one of the top England Golf honours - the 2012 Gerald Micklem award. He received the trophy at this week’s Annual Meeting at Woodhall Spa.

Joint Presidents at the helm of England Golf

Following the recent merger of the English Golf Union with the English Women’s Golf Association to form England Golf, joint presidents for 2012 were voted into office at yesterday’s (Wednesday) Annual Meeting at Woodhall Spa.

Clare and Orrin seek success in South Africa

Jamie Clare (Burnham & Berrow, Somerset), runner-up in last year’s English Amateur Championship, and Max Orrin (North Foreland, Kent) will represent England Golf in the KeNako South African World Juniors at Kingswood Golf Club in George on 6th – 8th March.

England's Raymond wins in Australia

England international Neil Raymond became the second English golfer in a week to triumph on foreign soil when he won the weather-curtailed New South Wales Medal after a tense playoff in Australia.
 

Busy duo head for the sunshine of Australia

Josh Loughrey (Wrag Barn) and Jordan Smith (Bowood G&CC), both members of Wiltshire’s 2011 County Championship-winning team, face a busy schedule over the next few months as they prepare for the 2012 British and European season.

England quartet seek elusive American title

Four members of the England Squad will attempt to create history by winning a US title that has continually eluded English players.

Tree triumphs in South Africa

Toby Tree, a member of the England boys’ squad, gained his first individual triumph on foreign soil when he won the Gauteng North Open at Pecanwood Golf Club in South Africa.

Fuller's take pride in continuing partnership with England Golf

England Golf and Fuller’s London Pride have announced an extension to the current partnership that will see Fuller’s London Pride continue as the Official Beer of England Golf until 2016.

England Golf County Rules Schools heading to the North and South of England

England Golf has announced that it will be running another two County Rules Schools this spring, at venues in Cheshire and Devon.

EGP seeks manager to launch new social golf game

The England Golf Partnership (EGP) is seeking to recruit a manager to roll out the pilot phase of a project to get adults playing a new form of quick, social golf.

Surrey Golf seeks young volunteers for BMW PGA Championship

The Surrey Golf Partnership has launched an exciting European Tour Legacy project to recruit young volunteers to work during the week of the BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club from May 21-27.

Seaton Carew and Saunton head 2014 venue list

Two prestigious clubs with challenging courses at opposite ends of the country have agreed to host the blue riband men’s events on England Golf’s calendar of venues for 2014 just released.

John Petrie appointed as England Golf Chief Executive

Following the merger of the English Golf Union and the English Women’s Golf Association on the 1st January 2012 it has been announced that John Petrie has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new organisation, England Golf.