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THE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Open took place at the Belton woods hotel on Tuesday 11th through Wednesday 11th. A good course but extremely tough with the poor weather that came through on those two days.
We had players from 7 countries from around the world, with the youngest being 16 from Australia, the eldest 86 from England.
31 players took part, sadly 5 withdrew shortly before the tournament through illness. Speed of play was good, with most completing in just over 4 hours on the practice day and just over 4 1/2 on the two competition days. This was helped greatly by spotters out with each group. Supplied mostly from CADENT a company based in the East Midlands, we were most grateful for their support and assistance.
We also had Referees kindly supplied by England Golf which again helped speed of play.
EWBG are most grateful for the support of Dr Handa and the IBGA. Additionally the R&A. We should never forgot that blind golf would never happen without the guides so again a big thank you. We also had many people who give generously of their time which is greatly appreciated.
Countries represented:- Australia, Austria, England, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland and Spain.
Of the 32 players who turned up, 7 were B1, 12 players B2 and 13 category B3. Adjusted gross scores have been sent out. Results have been sent through England Golf to the R&A for WR4GD. All U.K. and Ireland players had their WHS through Golf Genius software. Snapshots of players from outside those countries will be sent out.
For many this was their first time playing in an IBGA sponsored event and we hope this continues. The winners are shown below and a spreadsheet is also supplied with details of scores.
Prizes for this 36 hole Strokeplay Competition were awarded as follows:
Nett Winner: British Open Champion. Stuart Hutcheson B2 with guide John Smith
Runner-up: Billy McAllister B1. with guide Tony Waller
Ladies Nett Winner: Ladies Open Champion - Amanda Large B3. With guide Emily Kinloch Large
B1 Gross Winner: Billy McAllister with guide Tony Waller
Runner-up: Alejandro De Miguel with guide Javier Pamilia
B2 Gross Winner: Andy Gilford with guide Melanie Gilford
Runner-up: Allan Morgan with guide Ian MacClean
B3 Gross Winner: John Eakin with guide Christopher Vaughan
Runner Up: Oliver O'Connor with guide William Clark
Stableford Winner: Danny Daniels with guide Di Daniels
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