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Golf: Captain’s Log: Dean Vernon, Painswick Golf Club

Roger Jackson Tue, 26th Nov 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Roger Jackson 26/11/2019 Captain's Log

Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club.

The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his... Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club.

The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain.

He took over in March and admits that when he first took on the new role he thought, ‘What have... Dean Vernon likes playing golf at Painswick Golf Club.

The 47-year-old has been a member for some four years and is close on three-quarters of the way through his 12 months as club captain.

He took over in March and admits that when he first took on the new role he thought, ‘What have I taken on?’

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Golf: Captain’s Log: Rob Stephens, Gloucestershire Seniors

Roger Jackson Tue, 23rd Jul 2019 at 09:00

Rob Stephens is well known in Gloucestershire golf circles. First and foremost he’s a very good player and, secondly, he’s also captain of the county’s seniors team. It’s a role that the just turned 58-year-old took on at...Rob Stephens is well known in Gloucestershire golf circles. First and foremost he’s a very good player and, secondly, he’s also captain of the county’s seniors team. It’s a role that the just turned 58-year-old took on at...Rob Stephens is well known in Gloucestershire golf circles. First and foremost he’s a very good player and, secondly, he’s also captain of the county’s seniors team. It’s a role that the just turned 58-year-old took on at...

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Golf: Captain’s Log: Richard Brock, Cotswold Edge Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th May 2019 at 09:00 Captain's Log

It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...It’s not difficult to see why Richard Brock is captain of Cotswold Edge Golf Club. He likes his golf and plays the game for exactly the right reasons. He’s a decent player – he plays off 16 and admits some say it should be lower!...

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Golf: Vernon Chappell is a major player at Cotswold Edge and for Gloucestershire seniors

Roger Jackson Wed, 19th Dec 2018 at 09:00

Vernon Chappell is a very good golfer. You certainly don’t become captain of Gloucestershire’s seniors team if you can’t navigate your way round a golf course. And that is something that the 59-year-old member of Cotswold Edge...Vernon Chappell is a very good golfer. You certainly don’t become captain of Gloucestershire’s seniors team if you can’t navigate your way round a golf course. And that is something that the 59-year-old member of Cotswold Edge...Vernon Chappell is a very good golfer. You certainly don’t become captain of Gloucestershire’s seniors team if you can’t navigate your way round a golf course. And that is something that the 59-year-old member of Cotswold Edge...

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Golf: Gloucestershire Golf Union president Mike Doyle-Davidson is one of the sport’s big cheerleaders

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th Oct 2018 at 09:00

Mike Doyle-Davidson has been a member of Minchinhampton (New) Golf Club for over 30 years. So when he was moving house some four years ago, one of the big requirements was that his new home was still within commuting distance of the golf club that...Mike Doyle-Davidson has been a member of Minchinhampton (New) Golf Club for over 30 years. So when he was moving house some four years ago, one of the big requirements was that his new home was still within commuting distance of the golf club that...Mike Doyle-Davidson has been a member of Minchinhampton (New) Golf Club for over 30 years. So when he was moving house some four years ago, one of the big requirements was that his new home was still within commuting distance of the golf club that...

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Golf: Captain’s Log: Rod Helps, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th May 2018 at 09:00

There aren’t too many club golfers who have caddied on the European Tour, but that is something that Stinchcombe Hill captain Rod Helps can lay claim to. His chance to walk a course alongside some of the biggest names in the sport came in...There aren’t too many club golfers who have caddied on the European Tour, but that is something that Stinchcombe Hill captain Rod Helps can lay claim to. His chance to walk a course alongside some of the biggest names in the sport came in...There aren’t too many club golfers who have caddied on the European Tour, but that is something that Stinchcombe Hill captain Rod Helps can lay claim to. His chance to walk a course alongside some of the biggest names in the sport came in...

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Golf: Unsung Hero: Ann Smith, Painswick Golf Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Apr 2018 at 14:20 Unsung Hero

It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...It’s often said that behind every good man there is a good woman. Well the men at Painswick Golf Club – and the ladies for that matter – have been very lucky in recent times because the club have got a first-rate secretary in Ann...

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Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00 Captain's Log

Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...Nigel Hudson had just come down a ladder when he spoke to The Local Answer. The self-employed builder and electrical contractor had been working on a roof all morning, and the 47-year-old has certainly been hitting the heights since taking up golf...

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Golf: Father and Son – Simon and Kenny Overthrow, Painswick Golf Club

Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son

A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...

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Golf: Minchinhampton professional Stuart Little always had a natural talent for golf

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Back In The Day

A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in... A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in... A journey that started with walks on Minchinhampton Common at the age of five with his grandad Dick has seen Stuart Little rub shoulders with some of the greatest names in golf over the years. The Minchinhampton Golf Club professional, 50 in...

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