HRH Duke of York Opens Silvermere's New Driving Range

To celebrate the opening of their new two-tiered driving range, Silvermere Golf & Leisure in Cobham, Surrey held an official opening event on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May. The Driving range was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York.  Before cutting the ribbon he said:

"I am really pleased that not only has this been done, but it has been delivered on time to budget and ready for occupation in record time. So congratulations. I wish you all every continued success, and I hope that this is a fantastic local facility".

Several of the world's top professionals, from both the mens and womens tours, took part in a range of activities throughout the course of the day.

Thomas Bjorn interacted with young golfers by taking part in a Callaway Challenge which saw him compete against budding golfers from the audience by hitting balls over the Silvermere lake. Bjorn signed autographs and posed for pictures, before heading to Silvermere's new Driving Range which he described as a "pretty impressive building".

Francesco Molinari held a clinic on the new driving range and responded to questions from the audience, before heading to one of the new fitting studios to give a private lesson to a Silvermere competition winner.

Victor Dubuisson socialised with customers in the Golf Superstore, posing for photographs and signing autographs before joining the rest of the players and staff on the new Driving Range for the official opening.

Trick shot artist Paul Barrington wowed the audience with his skills. Speaking after the event he said: "Congratulations on opening your new two tier 52 bay Driving Range - best around by far!"

The Ladies Tour was represented by Solheim Cup veteran Trish Johnson and rising Welsh star Becky Brewerton, who gave a short game clinic on the new Driving Range and course. Speaking of her experience at the launch event Brewerton said: "Great morning at Silvermere with Thomas Bjorn and Victor Dubuisson opening the new Diving Range. Awesome facility!"

As well as Monday's golfing activities a huge multi brand golf equipment demo and fitting weekend took place across the whole Bank Holiday weekend. All major brands including Pung, Titleist, Callaway, Vobra, Mizuno, Yonex, Cleveland and Nike were in attendance with their latest kit and fitting tech ology, plus Taylor made and Wilson trucks parked up for the weekend, so custom fitted clubs were made on the day.

Silvermere Golf and Leisure, Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1EF 01932 58430 silvermere-golf.co.uk