Many people from Brigg and district belong to Elsham Golf Club, which has opened its latest initiative - a driving range.
Members of the sub-committee who developed the project watched as Club President John Harris cut the tape to open the new facility. The project had been led by Sarah Harris and her team, writes Peter Thompson.
John Harris said: “To get us to this point has been a long and at times difficult road with many setbacks, but finally we have reached the point where we can open the range, which hopefully will be the first stage of developing and improving the practice facilities.
“I would like to thank all those whose involvement and hard work have made this possible as well as our sponsors Will Whittaker Land Agency and Nunn’s Mitsubishi.”
The range is open to members only with full Coved-19 Health and Safety rules in place.
Club Captain Robert Adcock was keen to stress the value of the new facility in enhancing the membership experience at Elsham, saying: “Elsham is a great place to be a member and the work by Sarah and her team in setting up this practice facility in these challenging times, is testament to the club’s commitment to improving every facet of the golf club for the members. The practice ground now stands alongside what is a great course and I feel there is no better place to be a golf club member.”
Winner of the Club Championship 2020 was Callum Bruce. After two consecutive rounds of 18 holes only one shot separated the top two players. Bruce won with scores of 69 and 72. Ben Lowery was second but won the Nett Championship with a score of 142.
The battle between Bruce, Lowery and Jonny Kittle was keen throughout with Bruce holing from two feet to win on the final hole.
Organiser Neil Roberts said: “Well played to all those who took part, there was an excellent turn out and some great scoring.”
The seniors raised £150 for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance in the Senior Captains' Charity Stableford won by Richard Murgatroyd with 42 points."
Pictured: Elsham Golf Club President John Harris and Project Co-ordinator Sarah Harris celebrates the opening of the club’s new driving range with the committee members who made the development possible. Picture credit: Peter Thompson.