September 4th 2006

                  Today was the Rotary National Golf Final for all districts ( 34 ) in RIBI . This was the 20th year of the competition organised by the Rotary club of Sutton-in-Ashfield District 1220. The winning team of 3 from each district is invited to compete in the final at the magnificent Notts Golf Club, Hollinwell. ( venue of many International golf tournaments )

                   Last year our team won the District 1080 and entered with a team of Alan Spinks, John Clark and Ian Tilley. We had a lovely day but at a very difficult course we were not successful in winning a donation for the Club but received a cheque for £100 for being District winners of 1080.

                   This year Alan Spinks was the District representative for the competition and congratulations go to the winning team from Ipswich East.

                   As a result of organising the event in the district, an invitation was accepted to play a team in the Guest Tournament with participation of all the prizes (nearest pins, longest drive etc. ). There were 14 guest teams.

                  Our Haven team was Alan Spinks, John Clark and guest Richard Manning. This time the team played exceptionally well, probably as a result of knowing the course from last year, and WON the Guest Competition with 77 points ( best from 2 at each hole ) . This score was in fact the best score of ALL the teams taking part on the day. The team were each presented with a lead crystal commemorative glass tankard and an invite to enter the Final next year. ( assuming we don't win the district again ! )

                  The winning team was Wolverhampton St George with a total of 74 points and received a cheque for their Rotary charities of £3000. Runners up were Reading with 71 points.

                   An excellent event, well supported and thanks to Tim Alderton and Stuart Tryner for all their hard work in organising the event.