Marriott Lingfield Park Course Review

Hear the words ‘Lingfield Park’ and you’re more likely to think of horse racing than golf.  But for anyone who hasn’t played the championship Surrey golf course, it’s worth highlighting that this tight, undulating parkland layout has regularly hosted the Surrey PGA and Europro Tour, which serves as a testament to its quality. It’s a very good and enjoyable course that makes a visit to the Marriott Lingfield Park something to consider even if you don’t enjoy a flutter on the nags. As you’d expect of a four star Marriott hotel, the facilities…Read more …

The Open Career of Maurice Flitcroft

I can’t help but take an interest in the scores of Regional Open Qualifying at this time of year.  I’d love to tell you it’s because I’m keen to see who’s qualified, who’s played well and who’s a rising star, but in truth it’s in the vain hope of finding a modern day Gene Pacecki, Gerald Hoppy or a James Beau Jolley.  Sadly, it’s always a fruitless search.  Gate crashing The Open clearly isn’t what it used to be. If you’re familiar with these names already, you’ll  know they were all aliases of…Read more …