| What they say |
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| Written by Pam |
| Wednesday, 09 December 2009 13:07 |
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This is why International Pairs is the best competition of its kind in the world.
Comments from participants and golf stars, worldwide regarding the International Pairs competition: "I had heard rumours about the International Pairs competition and thought 'wow what a great idea'." "Now I have seen it in action I think it is without doubt the best competition for amateur club golfers around." "I can't believe there is a golf club in the country that would not want to give its members a chance to take part in this great competition." "It is so easy to enter, such good value for money, and offers such a tremendous chance for people to experience competitive golf at the very highest level. I'm not surprised it is being launched in the States and being heralded as the biggest amateur golf competition in the world." John Daly, former Open champion. "This is going back to the old way of golf. Wonderful! What I like about it is not just the low entry fee, but also having the three different formats: men's, ladies' and mixed - all in one competition. There is also the fun aspect." Christy O'Connor Jnr, European hero of the 1989 Ryder Cup at The Belfry "Everybody concerned with this event, including all the sponsors, and all the participants are striving to make this tournament a global success. I am sure it will live up to its billing as the biggest competition for club golfers in the world." Sam Torrance, winning European Ryder Cup captain "I haven't come across anything like this and I am proud to be associated with an event that gives competitors so much for so little. It is the best format you can get for club golfers." "The better-ball Stableford format allows for people to play a few bad holes and not to feel they have let their partner down too much. Nobody is going to feel too bad." Trish Johnson, 28 times Tour winner and former European number two What the competitors say about the International Pairs: At this year’s English National Final at St. Mellion:
“Really enjoyed the experience, good courses, met good people.” Gary Ferrar, Greetham Valley GC “Very exciting, to reach the English Final is a real honour and I shall be spreading the word.” Nick Haigh, Old Thons GC “Awesome experience, would love to do it again. Best play well next year to come again!” Lewis Campbell, Louth GC From this year’s regional finals: The Players Club: “We made some great friends; thoroughly enjoyed the course and the organisers were welcoming and friendly. See you next year!” Michael Breeze, Cottrell Park GC “A fantastic experience which every club golfer should aspire to play in.” Pete Horwat, Broome Manor GC “Met some charming people, all games played in good spirit. I thoroughly enjoyed the event from start to finish.” Simon Brouard, Ferndown GC Selsdon Park: “A fantastic opportunity to play golf in a prestigious amateur event.” Dean McNamara, Les Ormes GC “An exciting journey with excellent competition and enjoyable company.” Andy Simpson, Herne Bay GC “Great 2 days out, lovely golf, lovely company and organised very well. I’d definitely love to do it again.” Ross Turner, Aldenham GC Forest Pines: “Thanks for providing a wonderful opportunity to a couple of old time golfers.” Chris Matthews, Cottingham Parks GC “I could not have enjoyed anything better.” T. Jones, Sitwell Park GC “First time at International Pairs and found it a very enjoyable experience and will enter again.” Vance Brown, Boston West GC “I found the competition fantastic. The format was excellent, really well run and staff brilliant. Overall fantastic.” Craig Gibbon, Laceby Manor GC Wychwood Park: “The International Pairs competition enables the club golfer to experience a professional’s lifestyle for a weekend.” Richard Fisher, Ormonde Fields GC “Good tough competition, good playing companions from different areas of the country.” Mark Bryant, Breedon Priory GC “A well organised, fun event for all handicappers” Harry Coe, Longcliffe GC. Half of English National Champions 2009 Slaley Hall: “Great format for handicap golfers to play in competition conditions.” Norman Sleeth, Wychwood Park GC “It was great that we won our local event at Howley Hall and then to come to a great venue and enjoy the experience was great.” Martin Priestley, Howley Hall GC “Got to play on a great course, great experience for average golfers.” Joesph Ball, Headley GC These club golfers all travelled as their club representatives:
"What's £5? A packet of fags? You'd have to be stupid not to enter really..."
Mark Phillips, Deangate Ridge GC, UK Champion 2003, World Champion 2004 "I've had the time of my life..." Wally Nelson, USA, at 80, the oldest competitor at the inaugural World Final 2004 "It's a first-class event all the way and a unique opportunity for weekend warriors to represent their clubs and ultimately their countries. I strongly recommend participation in the event. We paid just $25 to qualify at Thornhill and that got us all the way to Wales." David Bell, Canadian competitor at 2004 World Final "It's a great tournament because people can come from all over the world. We're proud to be here representing Russia and we hope there will be a lot more clubs playing at home next year." Valery Tarakanov, Russian competitor at 2004 World Final "It's wonderful to play here and great for us to come from Argentina. We are very happy." Luis Alberto Parodi, Argentinian competitor at 2004 World Final "Fantastic experience, superbly organised competition. Brilliant accommodation, friendly staff (and very helpful) All round a superb experience. Definitely trying again next year." David Hawksworth, Crow Nest Park "Probably the best golfing experience I've ever had. Super setting, great country." Neil Hoar, Hoebridge GC "What the International Pairs has given, money cannot buy. Great company, venue, experience, accommodation and the chance to represent your club internationally." Jayne Freeman, Redditch GC "It has been fantastic. The venue's great, the company's great and we have been looked after superbly. Why more golf clubs don't put teams forward I really don't know." Malcolm Wilkie, The Glen GC "It has been an excellent tournament to play in, organised in a friendly way and has given us the opportunity to play a superb course and meet new friends. Many thanks for the experience." Jim Urquart, Bognor Regis GC "It's the best experience of my life." Gabriel Bollard, Mullingar, GC, County West Meath "The whole experience was great." Martin Hodder, Southampton Flemming Park GC "A good event, well organised, with an excellent mix of players from all walks of life." Ross Munro, Lincolnshire GC "First time entry in this event, but will try to qualify each year from now - love it." Ivan Hurst, Lee-on-the-Solent GC "Excellent experience in a good competitive format with a great prize at the end." Paul Amphlett, Styal GC "A chance for the intermediate golfer to rub shoulders with the aces. A fiver worth of fantasy island with like-minded folk." David Williams, Wickham Park GC "Great fun. Met some great people and can't wait to do it all again." Gary Martin, Farnham Park GC "The two days (at the final) were two of the best days of my life and everything there was done to make the finalists feel like they were living a golfing dream. I would urge every golf club to enter this event and give their members the chance to experience the golfing trip of a lifetime." Martyn Ashcroft, Teign Valley GC - Champion 2002 |
