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2022 National Golf Competition Yvonne McGregor , Section UK VP (Social)

I would be delighted for non-golfers to join us for the social side of the event. The cost for non-players is £175 for two nights DB&B, Soup and sandwiches. There are

Our Section UK National Golf Competition was cancelled for the last two years due to Coronavirus, but I am delighted to announce that we are back on course for 2022. It will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa and Golf Resort, Broughton, Brigg, Lincolnshire. The dates will be Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th June 2022. The Hotel has a 27 hole Championship Golf Course consisting of 3 x 9 hole courses, each named: Forest, Pines and Beeches. I have secured an excellent deal with the Hotel for Dinner, Bed & Breakfast each day, and with soup and sandwiches for Thursday’s lunch. One night’s stay with two rounds of golf is £125, and two nights with three rounds is £215. The price includes a subsidy from Section UK. Our Practice Round tee time is 13:04 hours on Tuesday 7th June, on Pines and Beeches courses. The first round on Wednesday is 13:04 hours on Forest and Pines courses, and our final round is 10:32 on Thursday, on Beeches and Forest courses. Stableford Format will be played on both days. Only one Team per Region will be entered into the Team competition. The teams must be named prior to the start of the two day competition. There is no restriction on the number of players from each region competing for the individual competition and prizes.

spa facilities at the hotel and also a swimming pool, gym, a walking track and games room for you to enjoy. To reserve your accommodation please email VP Yvonne McGregor: yvonnemmcgregor@gmail.com

Scottish Golf Qualifier Competition

During September, 12 golfers from No 1 Region played at Ladybank Golf Club to select a Team of four to represent the Region at the National competition in June 2022. The successful players who will make up the Team are : Yvonne McGregor (Tayside Branch), David Moffat (Central Scotland Branch), Douglas Ogilvie (Tayside Branch) and Jim Westwood (Central Scotland Branch). Longest Drive & Nearest the Pin were won by Jim Westwood.

Darren and Arron in practice

The team after successful completion of their journey

PD Swoop welcomes our rowers to Hawaii >

A Waikiki Welcome In the last issue of Police World, we read about two Hertfordshire police officers and IPA members; Darren Clawson and Arron Worbey, who were part of a crew of four, taking on a world record challenge to row 2700 miles unsupported, from Monterey Bay in California to Honolulu in Hawaii. They hoped to break the world record of 39 days 12 hours and 20 minutes to complete the crossing and if successful, they would also be the oldest crew to do it, as they are all in their 40s. The rowers did complete their epic challenge, arriving in Hawaii just after 10pm on 13th July, where despite the unsociable hour, the Waikiki Yacht Club gave the team a fabulous Hawaiian welcome.

Their 43 days at sea did not break the overall record, but they should be proud at achieving their goal of being the oldest crew to complete this daunting adventure. Their superhuman effort has raised money for three charities close to their hearts, including the Saint Elizabeth’s Centre, which cares for more than 200 vulnerable children and adults with severe learning disabilities and complex medical needs. The rowers also donated to the Marine Conservation Society, and raised awareness around the issue of ocean plastics during their crossing.

POLICE WORLD Vol 66 No.4, 2021

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