It was a cold and windy day, 10 wannabe British open champions met up at Rufford Park Golf course to be crowned Nott’s caravan club golf champion 2008.
The day started really well for me, yes, we tucked into a full English breakfast, eat as much as you like. I even remembered to go to the little boys room, as not to have a repeat of last years performance at the fifth.

Now for the golf, as usual Mike Darnell, Dave and Jason Shreeves teed off looking like true professionals. Then it was my group that also included Dave Wharton, Barry Daley and Darren Pilgrim.
Dave hit a nice shot, as did Barry. I lined up in my full ping gear ( at least I looked the part) and drove straight down the middle, "what a start" this was defiantly going to be my year. It’s just a pity it all went wrong at the second, third, fourth and every other bloody hole after that. Anyway I looked good at the first with a dozen or so spectators watching.
Darren was also just as unlucky; his first tee shot did not even reach the ladies tee, which is only 8ft in front of the men’s. The best driving Darren did that day was driving from Rufford Park back to the caravan site.
Tom's group followed up at the rear, I’m sure he drew the short straw as he was constantly being held up by our group "looking at each others balls", sorry "for each others balls."
Nevertheless it was a great day enjoyed by all.
Many thanks to Tom for organising the event.

The Winners:
Longest Drive: Mike Darnell (a short distance of approx 160 yards). I even heard that Tom drove his ball into the water, that will teach him for having an illegal driver.
Closest Pin: Barry Daley, the only golfer to land onto the green.
Eventual Winner: Mike Darnell, with 33 stapleford points. WELL DONE!! (Lucky B******)

Booby Prize: Darren Pilgrim, 3 years running Darren has collected this prize and Tom figured that he already had too many sets of plastic golf clubs, so he gave him a good piece of advise and gave him a catch ball set. Apparently Darren has now chopped 4 inches off all his golf clubs, he has found that they fit inside his wheelie bin better.

Many Thanks again to Tom Mead
Written by- The Sports Officer