After the trials and tribulations of the last two years, it was fantastic once again for the club to host the team from Ashbourne County Meath on the weekend of 13-15 May. It was a great weekend, well organised and enjoyed by everyone who participated. The weather was glorious on Saturday, with some rain on Sunday, but the golf was played in great spirit throughout. There were a few bevvies and plenty of banter exchanged after the matches each day and the evening meal and entertainment on Saturday proved to be equally enjoyable.
Not only that, after four long years, Ashbourne Derbyshire was successful in reclaiming the Ashbourne Trophy. Leading 7½ - 2½ after Saturday's fourballs, the Sunday fourballs did not disappoint, winning 6 -4 for an impressive final result of 13½-6½.
Club Captain Barrie Ritchie was the proud recipient of the Ashbourne Trophy on Sunday afternoon and thanked all those who had assisted in organising and preparing for the weekend for all their efforts, as well as those who had played in the teams. It was also a wonderful weekend for members of both sides to rekindle past friendships and make new ones.
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If you are a beginner and fancy trying golf, we have coaching sessions for beginners on Tuesdays 1-2p.m. and Saturdays 9-10a.m.
If you are interested, just contact our professionals Steve or Will on 01335 347960.
Incoming Club Captain Barrie Ritchie was piped to the tee by Lisa Gregory at the Captains' Drive in on 1 January.
Also driving off were Seniors' Captain Mark Courtney and Junior Captain Jamie Naylor.
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The September 2019 edition of 'Today's GOLFER' has rated Ashbourne Golf Course in its 'must play' list of golf courses in the East Midlands and the East of England. The magazine describes its setting in the most 'picturesque of open countryside', with views over Dovedale and The Peak District 'living long in the memory'.
The demanding opening drive on the left hand dog leg 1st hole is also mentioned as well as the 'thrilling finale', where players have to hit into an 18th green guarded by a lake and a nest of bunkers.
To book a round, log on to BRS or contact our Professional Steve Clancy on 01335 347960
