Police World Edition 4 2014

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The hosts: Steve Jennings, Pete Coley, Andy Hughes and Neil Offord

Tournament Report Steve Hunt reports on the 2014 IPA National Golf Tournament - hosted by 10 Region. O n 2 July, excited participants from Regions 1, 6, 10 and 11 descended on the famous Stoke by Nayland Golf Club for the 2014 National Golf Tournament. The venue is situated on the borders of Essex and Suffolk - not too far from ‘Constable Country’. After registration there was just enough time for some chat and to renew old friendships before the day’s play. Golfers teed off on the Gainsborough course. With near, if not perfect, playing conditions the first thought for some players was identifying an appropriate excuse for non perfect play. The challenging course meant some players were out for a draining five hours so the sumptuous three course meal at the venue’s hotel was more than welcome. Following that ‘servo per ameko’ kicked in with members enjoying a party like atmosphere until late in the evening. The following morning, players teed off at just after 1000hrs. Thankful of being on the less demanding Constable course. The players set off in even warmer conditions but at least there was a breeze this time - which was a saving grace. It did mean that I was kept busy in the ‘water buggy’ - keeping all the thirsty players well hydrated. After a cracking lunch, of ham off the bone, egg and chips, the participants settled down for prize giving by the event organiser, and Chair of 10 Region, Steve Jennings. Paul Fenn, 6 Region, the overall event winner, was presented with the Tournament Trophy. The winning team this year was 6 Region. See the table (right) for the full list of results. Steve Hunt , 10 Region Secretary

The winning team: 6 Region B - Martin Roache, Dick Clinch, Andy Lamb and Paul Fenn

Andy Wilkin receives his prize for overall Stableford format winner

Paul Fenn receives the Tournament Trophy from Steve Jennings

Tournament Results

Prize

Event

Player

Golf balls Golf balls Golf balls Golf balls

DAY 1 Nearest the pin on 7th

S. O’Brien

DAY 1 Nearest the pin in 2 on 12th S. Jennings

DAY 2 Nearest the pin on 8th

A. Hughes

DAY 2 Nearest the pin in 2 on 16th P. Fenn

Cup, voucher and golf balls Overall Stroke

P. Fenn

Voucher and Golf balls

Overall Stableford

A. Wilkin (146) N. Offord (41) P. Fenn (36) A. Wilkin (35) N. Offord (66) P. Fenn (72) S. Jennings (73)

Voucher Voucher Voucher Golf balls Golf balls Golf balls Voucher Voucher Voucher Golf balls Golf balls Golf balls

Stableford Day 1 winner Stableford Day 1 2nd place Stableford Day 1 3rd Stroke Day 1 winner Stroke Day 1 2nd Place Stroke Day 1 3rd Place Stableford Day 2 winner Stableford Day 2 2nd place Stableford Day 2 3rd Stroke Day 2 winner Stroke Day 2 2nd Place Stroke Day 2 3rd Place

To view a selection of images from the tournament visit: www.ipa-uk.org/ 2014 National Golf

C. Dines (39) P. Fenn (36) A. Wilkin (35) C. Dines (71) P. Fenn (72) A. Wilkin (73)

Wine and towels

Winning Team

Region 6 Team B

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POLICE WORLD Vol 59 No. 4, 2014