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Sunday 20th March is first action for 2005 |
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In a repeat of what was the last competitive match for Warwickshire teams in 2004, Warwickshire Boys take on the beaten finalists for the Midland League title Notts at Stanton-on-the-Wold whilst the 1st and 2nds have friendlies against Northants on the same day. In the Warwickshire Union section you will find full details of these matches and the AGM . This Home page introduction includes news of all of this and of the editorial you can find in ‘Features’ for the beginning of March. |
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ITS JUST WEEKS TO THE GOLF SEASON |
| Tuesday 8th February 2005 - With the golf season barely seven weeks away, this site has lots of features and editorial of interest to golfers of all standards. Below are entry forms for the Warwickshire Boys Trials and the U11s. There is news of the County Squads and their preparations for 2005, and the Quarter Final draw for the Warwickshire Cup. |
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WARWICKSHIRE SCHOOLS U11S |
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This Championship will be held on Tuesday 16th August 2005 at Marston Lakes, on the 9 Hole Par 3 Course. The age qualification date is U11 on 31st August 2004 and its open to any Junior Golfer, whether they have a handicap or not. They need to have the basic skills of golf, be able to hit the ball in the air and understand how to play the game (scoring and the basic rules). It could be the first competition for many young golfers so if you know of someone who might like to play, please print off an entry form and the 'read me' notes. |
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Preparations well under way for 2005 |
| 6th February 2005 - Andy Kearns (1st Team Captain) gathered together at Stratford Oaks GC 18 of the players under consideration for County golf for 2005, for an intensive short game and pre play preparation day. Aided by Graham Hargreaves (WU Executive member who has managed much of the new County intitiatives behind ‘Team Warwickshire’) and prospective new County Secretary Graham Hayes, this was a first chance to see the results of individual players’ work during the off-season as Warwickshire prepare to defend the Midland title and look to making County Finals. |
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The 2005 Warwickshire Junior Delegates Meeting |
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Copt Heath GC – Thursday 3rd February – Brian Fish, retiring Chairman of Junior Golf for the Warwickshire Union, chaired the 2005 Junior Delegates meeting after another highly successful season for the County’s best players and one which has seen several significant initiatives set in place to ensure that the development of players continues in the future. There were a number of guest speakers and this editorial is an overview of some of the presentations throughout what was a very successful evening. |
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DUNLOP HEADLINE WITH THE DAILY TELEGRAPH |
| The Marriot Forest of Arden – February 3rd – At a press conference hosted by the European Tour, a VERY famous name returned to sponsorship of a Tour event. Dunlop will be the new co-sponsor of the British Masters which now has the title ‘The Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters’ – a return to prominence after 23 years in which one of the most famous brands ever in golf has seen mixed fortunes but which is now very much rejuvenated. |
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