WELCOME. We choose fantastic venues that are enjoyable for golfers across the handicap range and that come at a cost that doesn t break the bank.

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1 OUR SPONSORS 2017

WELCOME The Comms Business Golf Society (CBGS) was formed in 2008 with the aim of bringing golfers working within the ICT Channel together on a regular basis for some friendly competition and relaxed

2 WELCOME The Comms Business Golf Society (CBGS) was formed in 2008 with the aim of bringing golfers working within the ICT Channel together on a regular basis for some friendly competition and relaxed networking. We choose fantastic venues that are enjoyable for golfers across the handicap range and that come at a cost that doesn t break the bank. We have trophies for individual winners, best team, nearest the pin and longest drive at each event and every year a Channel Golfer of the Year is crowned. Just to make things interesting we use Golf Genius, a live scoring app which allows members to keep up with who s at the top of the leader board in real time which adds a professional tournament feel to the event. Our Sponsors generous support is always appreciated by our members who represent all types of Channel business including resellers, distributors, service providers and manufacturers. Anyone working within the Channel is welcome, typically our members are board level but don t let that put you off!

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY GC THURSDAY 6TH APRIL A hidden gem, Northamptonshire County is a golf course even avid golf fans

First opened in 1910, and designed by the renowned course architect Harry Colt who also designed Wentworth and

Described as a traditional heathland golf course with undulating woodland, gorse, heather and fine pine woods it is a

5 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY GC THURSDAY 6TH APRIL A hidden gem, Northamptonshire County is a golf course even avid golf fans could be excused never to have heard of. First opened in 1910, and designed by the renowned course architect Harry Colt who also designed Wentworth and Sunningdale, this venue definitely eserves its place in the Top 100 Golf Courses listing. Described as a traditional heathland golf course with undulating woodland, gorse, heather and fine pine woods it is a beauty to behold. DETAILS Details Registration/networking breakfast Tee times Drinks/networking Dinner & Prize giving 1830 Departure Address: Golf Lane, Church Brampton, NN6 8AZ Price: 85

CARDEN PARK, CHESHIRE THURSDAY 13 TH JULY 2017 Carden Park Hotel is located within 1000 acres of stunning Cheshire countryside, with a mile long drive leading through the Nicklaus golf course, just

Famously designed by the great Jack Nicklaus and son Steve, the Nicklaus golf course at Carden Park is a must for all golfing enthusiasts. A picturesque start at the first hole awaits.

6 CARDEN PARK, CHESHIRE THURSDAY 13 TH JULY 2017 Carden Park Hotel is located within 1000 acres of stunning Cheshire countryside, with a mile long drive leading through the Nicklaus golf course, just one of the two championship golf courses onsite it truly is Cheshire s Country Estate. Famously designed by the great Jack Nicklaus and son Steve, the Nicklaus golf course at Carden Park is a must for all golfing enthusiasts. A picturesque start at the first hole awaits. Located next to the onsite vineyard and offering beautiful views of the Welsh hills, your game leads you around the front of the Cheshire country estate. Beware: there are many strategic moves required to avoid the hazards along the way during your golf game. The double option holes of the 7th and the 15th offer a choice of fairways from which to approach the green. Your game is almost complete when you play in front of the full hotel on the 17th. Can you hold your nerve? DETAILS Start Time: Registration Tee times Drinks/networking Dinner & Prize giving 1730 Departure Address: Broxton Road, Nr Chester, Cheshire CH3 9DQ* Price: 85 *SY14 7HZ when using a sat nav

FOXHILLS, SURREY WEDNESDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER Surrounded by Scots pine, beech and silver birch trees, the Longcross is one

Its 14th hole was voted by BBC Radio 5 Live as one of the greatest holes ever played, while the course was also named in

The 408-yard par 4 first hole sets the tone for your round and is particularly tricky for wild hitters; fire your drive

The final hole is uphill, with a large tree narrowing the fairway for your second shot.

9 FOXHILLS, SURREY WEDNESDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER Surrounded by Scots pine, beech and silver birch trees, the Longcross is one of Surrey s top tree-lined golf courses. Its 14th hole was voted by BBC Radio 5 Live as one of the greatest holes ever played, while the course was also named in the top 100 golf courses in England in The 408-yard par 4 first hole sets the tone for your round and is particularly tricky for wild hitters; fire your drive between a funnel of trees, then negotiate two bunkers which protect the front of the green. The final hole is uphill, with a large tree narrowing the fairway for your second shot. After a partially blind approach shot, you can reach the green shared with Bernard Hunt s 18th in view of the Clubhouse. DETAILS Start Time: Registration Tee times Drinks/networking Dinner & Prize giving 1800 Departure Address: Stonehill Road, Ottershaw Surrey, KT16 0EL Price: 95

OUR COMPETITION FORMAT Each event offers two different competition formats, individual stableford and team better ball for which trophies are presented.

The winners from each of our three rounds will go forward to a final round where they will contest for the title of Channel Golfer of the Year.

10 OUR COMPETITION FORMAT Each event offers two different competition formats, individual stableford and team better ball for which trophies are presented. Both formats are run simultaneously and using the Golf Genius app, the scores entered automatically calculate the stableford scores and eventual winners. The winners from each of our three rounds will go forward to a final round where they will contest for the title of Channel Golfer of the Year. This round will be played with a member of the Comms Business team and a representative from each of our sponsors and will be at no cost to the player. The prestigious venue hosting the event will be announced after round three. If a round winner is unable to attend the runner up from their round will be offered the place. Typically teams are randomly selected however if a member invites a guest we will of course ensure they are in the same team. Channel Golfer of the Year Stuart Davenport of IP Integrity Some CBGS Rules In 2017 our competitions will be played with 9/10 of handicap applied New members cannot win their first event Individual winners will receive a handicap cut of 1 shot for players with handicap 1-9, 2 shots handicap and 4 shots handicap The Channel Golfer of the Year will receive a handicap cut based upon the above scale Players scoring under twenty four points at two consecutive events can appeal for a handicap increase of 1 shot handicap 1-18 or two shots handicap 19-28

HOW TO JOIN Becoming a member of our society is easy. Email Leanne@ cbmagazine.co.uk or call 01892 538348 to be added to our mailing list.

New members are not permitted to win the first event that they play however we would ask that you provide an honest representation of a suitable handicap.

11 HOW TO JOIN Becoming a member of our society is easy. Leanne@ cbmagazine.co.uk or call to be added to our mailing list. Members are asked to supply a current official handicap certificate if possible. If you do not have an official handicap it is not a problem. New members are not permitted to win the first event that they play however we would ask that you provide an honest representation of a suitable handicap. Your handicap will be assessed based upon your performance and a society handicap will be awarded. Remember the main function of the society is to have fun and enhance your business contacts! All members are encouraged to invite a guests so that our numbers grow and the networking opportunity for all involved increases.

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The Bulgarian Golf Association invites you to the 4 th President s Cup in Vilamoura, Portugal

The Bulgarian Golf Association invites you to the 4 th President s Cup in Vilamoura, Portugal Dear Golfers, We have chosen Faro, Portugal, as the host for the 14t h President s Cup 2019. The flight options