At the beginning of the 2009 season there were over 3,000 teams nationally taking part , all playing for the coveted Winner's Trophy and a chance of playing the Finals in Spain. Stoneleigh Deer Park's team played their way through the rounds, these were initially local, regional, national and then onto Quarter Finals in September. It was there our win over Lymm GC at Worsley Park GC, Manchester clinched our place in Spain for the November Semis & Final.

There were good performances from the Woolerton Brothers, Mark & Steve in the semi-final and solid performances in both games by Neville Gardner & Shaun Young ? both being the rock & backbone of the team.

Steve Woolerton almost pulled off a remarkable win against John Aldridge (+1 player), he was 4 down through 5 holes and pulled back to A/S halving the match.

Mark Woolerton also played a fantastic game against Nick Algate (scratch player) although he finished 2 down, he was 4 up at one stage in the match, then Nick got his game back and slowly pegged back into the game to win.

Neville Gardner was playing 6th hole, in rough greenside, he couldn?t see the pin, he chipped up to within 3? of the hole . Shot of the weekend!!! Throughout the tournament Neville only lost 1 game, he gained the nickname of ?Mr Steady?

Shaun Young earned the nickname ?Mr Cool?, he had an outstanding competition, all through the rounds has not lost a game. After a solid start with birdies in 1st two holes, his game against Danny West got progressively better, and by the 12th hole he was 6 up, took his foot off the pedal a little and won 4 & 3.

Will Smith, the youngest player in the squad, just 18 yrs old made history for Stoneleigh in the final by holing the winning putt on the 18th green.

Ron stated that the scores don?t reflect how close the games were, some excellent golf was played throughout the final by both teams.

Ron Edmondson, Team Captain would like to thank John & Cherry Reay and Avon Timber for their sponsorship of the team also their Mascot & Caddy, Johnny Reay (Junior Captain) and to the Caddies ( Ken Wykes - Club Captain, John Lewis, Kevin Ariss and Harry Smith) & all the supporters who travelled to Spain to cheer them on to the tremendous win. Thanks also to Chris Dougill, Andy Richter & Ron Edmondson who played their part early on in the preceding rounds.

A very Special thank you to the Mail on Sunday who organised the competition, especially Victoria who managed the travel arrangements and the looked after team whilst in Spain. The Staff of El Rompido Golf Course & Hotel provided a superb course and an excellent service to our team, caddies and supporters over the whole weekend.

The Mail on Sunday National Golf Final Results: Stoneleigh Deer Park 3? Moor Park 1?.

Winners - Stoneleigh Deer Park Golf Club