Tour Reports

The Addington- 31st August

A quality field including former European tour stars Gary Evans and Ronan Rafferty were at The Addington. The course proved very popular but tough to master as only two players could beat par over the 36 holes. Mike McLean came close to another win, finishing two shots behind winner Lee James who recorded fine scores of 67 and 68. Gary Evans finished in a tie for third with the UK’s’ No. 1 long driver Adam Stacey.

Farnham – 16th August

Our first ever 36 hole event resulted in a good win for former European Tour player Mike McLean. The veteran showed his class on the day as he fought off the challenge of David Griffiths and James Sheffield with rounds of 67 and 71 [ six under par] for a two shot victory margin. The Farnham course was in outstanding shape, and with the addition of several new bunkers and back tees created a challenging test for the tour players.

The Berkshire [Red] – 1st August

A strong field gathered for the 66 Pro Tour event at The Berkshire, one of Britains’ finest inland venues. Fresh from victory in last weeks’ European Challenge Tour event, Dan Gaunt secured his fourth win on the tour with a bogey free 64, closely followed by Paul Maddy [Gog Magog] on 65. The Red course was a delight to play presented in immaculate condition.

Burhill Old Course- 19th July

Daniel Gaunt shot another new course record, this time with a flawless score of 60 [ten under par] blowing away the field. His round included eight birdies and an eagle. This year has been Dan’s finest season to date, he has established a large lead at the top of the order of merit by winning three events. Runners up at Burhill were Mike McLean, Lee James and Paul Nessling on 68.

The Grove- 4th and 5th July

In the Pro am on Sunday 4th July, Nick Redfern’s team were the winners with a score of 18 under. They picked up special prizes courtesy of Taylor Made Golf and The Grove.
The next day saw Lee James[ Broadstone] win the event with an excellent 5 under par 67. Fellow Challenge Tour player Dan Brooks almost forced a play off with a 68.

Back to Back – Royal Cinque Ports, 13th June and Camberley Heath, 14th June

On the 13th June at Royal Cinque Ports Kent, Callum Scott (Wildwood Golf Club) shot a new course record 69 to win the fourth event of the series. This was the first time that new championship tees were used in competition. Adam Scallon (Woolston Manor/Sparks) was runner up with a 2 under par 70.

The 66 Pro Tour players all appreciated the opportunity to play a tournament on one of the most famous links courses in England.

On the 14th June the Tour visited the Camberley Heath club in Surrey. The fabulous heathland layout was in tip top condition. David James (Bridgnorth) recorded a brilliant five under par 66, a great effort considering he had to contend with the wind and rain late in the afternoon. James won by one from Guy Woodman (East Berkshire) and picked up a cheque for £3000. He also secured a spot at the 66 Pro Tour’s special event at The Grove on 5th July.

Remedy Oak – 13th June 2010

Matt Ford won the event after a tense play off with Challenge Tour stalwart Lee James. Former PGA Assistants champion Ford rolled in a 10 foot birdie putt at the par three ninth to secure victory. Ford said “It was a great day, this venue is the best course I have played in a long time!’

Nick Dougherty’s four year old course record was broken by Ford and James who both shot 69’s. Order of merit leader Daniel Gaunt finished third with a 2 under par 70.

Purdis Heath – 12th May 2010

Purdis Heath Golf Club, Suffolk, was the recent host of a 66 Pro Tour event, where Australian Daniel Gaunt won his second event of the series, matching the course record of 66, to finish ahead of Francis McGuirk and Lawrence Dodd.

The stunning heathland golf course at Ipswich was quite a revelation to many of the players who were there on a first time visit. The high quality field included established players such as local star Jamie Moul and former European Tour No.1 Ronan Rafferty.

Prince’s Golf Club – 12th April 2010

The first series event of 2010 was held over the superb Shore and Dunes layout which now stretches well over 7000 yards. The Open qualifying venue for 2011 was in fine shape and the staff and members at Princes once again made the Tour very welcome. A fierce wind on the day made scoring a real challenge, with only three players managing to match the par of 72.

In the subsequent play off Daniel Gaunt (Burhill) stroked in a four foot par putt to secure victory.

Rob McGuirk (Princes) and Callum Scott (Wildwood) shared the runners up spot. The 66 Pro Tour will be returning to Princes in 2011 for a special event and we highly recommend golfers to visit this legendary piece of linksland, which has undergone renovation this winter under the management of Troon Golf.

Castle Royle Golf Club, 31st March 2010

50 players competed in a special four-ball, better-ball to commence the 66 Pro Tour series of 2010. Despite very testing weather conditions, the golf course played to an excellent standard, as was the play by members of a high class field.

Mark Laskey and James Ruebotham were worthy winners with a score of 65 [-7]. Scoring under par 66’s were runners up James Conteh and David Griffiths along with the Berkshire duo of Matt Woods and Guy Woodman.

The tour was honoured by the presence of boxing legend John Conteh, who presented the prizes, and Warren Clarke, renowned film actor and producer. The pair appeared on behalf of the Sparks Childrens Charity, the official charity beneficiary of 66 Pro Tour.

2009 Tour Final – Princes Golf Club, 10th November 2009

Daniel Brooks (Mill Hill) fired a sensational seven under par 65 to win the final event of 2009 along with the £3,000 cheque at the famous Princes links.
Francis McGuirk, the local favourite, shot a superb 66 and there were excellent performances from Richard Edginton (Effingham ) and former European Tour winner Raymond Russell on 67.

A high quality field made the most of the unusually benign conditions, which saw over twenty five players break par.

East Sussex National, 28th September 2009

78 players competed on a fine day at the East Course for the first prize of £3,000. Ben Banks sealed his second consecutive win on the 66 Pro Tour, shooting a great round of 65 including a scorching 29 on the front nine. Michael Bush came close, just one shot back with a 66.