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Mixed Nine Hole Championship Coming to Cheshire

By: Golfshake Editor | Wed 12 Apr 2017


In what is a groundbreaking event for golf in England, Cheshire is the first county in the nation to organise a mixed nine-hole championship, which will see men, ladies and juniors competing on the same day in a tournament that promotes the shorter version of the game.

The event, initiated by the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs, will take place at Alderley Edge Golf Club on Thursday, August 31, with entries now open.

On the day, the men and women will play from separate tees in a Stableford competition that awards points per hole depending on the player’s score and shot allowance under their handicap.

It is being organised by the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs and the Cheshire Ladies County Golf Association.

Says Gareth Shaw, England Golf regional manager: “Golf Express has been a successful campaign to highlight that you do not need to play the traditional full round of 18 holes to enjoy all the health and social benefits that the sport can bring.

“In many people’s lives, time is at a premium so nine-hole golf is a great way of staying active and keeping in touch with people.

“This new event recognises that and shows that golf is breaking down the barriers and the old perceptions – here is a great competition that will bring together male and female players of all ages in the shorter format of the sport, which shows it can be enjoyed competitively, if you wish, just as much as a friendly game which still provides some welcome exercise.”

Get into golf is a national campaign run by the England Golf Partnership through its network of County Golf Development Groups, supported by Sport England and National Lottery funding.

Get into golf opportunities include FREE taster sessions and low-cost beginner courses with PGA professionals. They are a fun and sociable way to start golf – and a great way to make new friends.

To find your nearest centre visit getintogolf.org and look at the activity map or call 0800 118 2766

You can follow Get into golf on Twitter twitter.com/getintogolf or on Facebook at facebook.com/Getintogolf

For more details on the work of the Cheshire GDG visit www.cheshiregolfpartnership.com.


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