We are pleased to announce the 2008 North vs South team competition after the success of last year's event.

The event will take place on the Monday 14th April in Grantham at the Devere Belton Woods which is centrally located and within 5 minutes of the A1.

We are also delighted to offer an overnight package in conjunction with our travel partner golfbreaks.com for those wishing to travel up on the Sunday and take advantage of getting some practice on the course with the added bonus of watching the US Masters final day on the Sunday evening. 

The event will be a combined team event in a Ryder Cup style with each group competing in a 2 team fourball matchplay against 2 competitors from the other side.  Further information will be posted at a later date.

Last year's event was thoroughly enjoyable and a great days golf for the teams from the North and South, we look forward to this year's event and meeting some new golfshake.com members. 

More information below, entry can be made via the event links from the 'groups & events' section.

North vs South 2008 Competition Information 

The eagerly awaited North vs South golfshake.com team matchplay competition will take place on the 14th April 2008 at the Devere Belton Woods in Grantham on the Lakes course. The event is open to all golfshake.com members.

The golf competition only is £35 per person but we are delighted to be able to offer an overnight package in conjunction with our travel partner golfbreaks.com. For only £99 per person play the Woodside or Lakes course on Sunday, stay over for dinner and then spend the night in the 4* hotel and leisure complex and get up for the Monday competition with 5 minutes traveling!

Cost

£35.00pp for golf competition only

£99.00pp for Sunday golf, dinner bed and breakfast and 18 hole organised competition on the Monday.

Fourball matchplay competition off 3/4 handicaps between teams from the North and the South.

A four-ball (Rules 30 and 31) is also played between two teams of two players each, but every player plays his own ball and for each team, the lower score on each hole is counted. Four-balls can be played as match play or stroke play.

Individual stableford competition off 3/4 handicaps, further info TBC

Longest drive included TBC

Nearest the pin included TBC

Additional information

Team colors of Red for the North and Blue for the South.

South Team Captain : TBC
North Team Captain : TBC
 

Course

Host of the PGA European Seniors Tour 1995-1998 and current holders of the Midland PGA Championships, Belton Woods is a golfer's paradise. It is also now recognised as one of the only PGA approved championship golfing venues in the East Midlands.

Lakes (De Vere Belton Woods)

The superb 6,831 yard championship Lakes Course has been beautifully sculptured and shaped with plenty of water making for many a testing approach shot. With so many prominent water features, the golfer has to think on every shot played. The course also boasts the par-5 9th, one of the longest holes in the country at 609 yards.

Woodside (De Vere Belton Woods)

The second course is the Woodside which is another challenging championship track measuring 6,623 yards. It is probably more forgiving to the higher handicapper and features gently undulating fairways and natural hazards.

Location

Belton, nr Grantham, Lincolnshire (2 miles north of Grantham). 1 hour from East Midlands Airport, 20 mins Grantham Train Station.

Accommodation

Belton Woods is the complete resort for health, golf, sport and leisure. Set in 475 acres of rolling Lincolnshire countryside the 4* hotel provides guests with an excellent level of service and comfort. Two restaurants offer a choice of dining experiences from the fine cuisine in the "Rosette Award" winning Manor Restaurant that has breathtaking views over the golf courses, to the more informal atmosphere of the Stantons Brasserie restaurant. For those just looking for a light snack and a refreshing drink between rounds there is always the Tappas Cafe Bar! Guests are welcome to make use of the superb Leisure Club which includes a large indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, sunbeds, gym and a crèche and play area for the children. A complete range of health and beauty treatments is also available and additional outdoor activities include tennis, quad biking and archery. Furthermore Lincolnshire is a county rich in history, period architecture and showpiece villages. Attractions such as the magnificent Belton House is only a short walk away and Belvoir Castle and Lincoln Cathedral, the third largest in England, are close by.