What is the Single Golf Club?
Aimed at single people who either live on their own, are divorced or widowed, SingleGolfClub is a multi-national network of golfers who enjoy regular events at high quality venues throughout Europe.
SinglesGolfClub was the brainchild of Gerhard Koch, a former International Service Manager for a leading German company. Having launched the club in Switzerland in 2004, Gerhard expanded into Germany, Austria, the French-speaking part of Switzerland and, this year, launches in the UK.
For details of Membership, see www.singlegolfclub.co.uk
Is it now running in the UK?
Yes! SingleGolfClub has a network of experienced Event Managers who run competitions in their respective territories. Former PGA Tournament Director and Ryder Cup referee Andrew Thorp recently took on the task of managing the UK operation, and events are already in place for this summer (see schedule below).
“SGC has a great reputation in Europe and I intend to build on that in the UK”, explains Thorp, a qualified golf teacher. “If you enjoy golf and want to meet like-minded people, this is a great opportunity. We have some amazing venues across the UK, with top quality facilities.”
What sort of golfing experience is required?
SGC events are open to anyone with an interest in golf, and even novices are welcome. As well as running a competition for the more experienced golfers, we also organise tuition for beginners at the same venue. That means that novices can learn some skills, and enjoy the spa facilities of the resort, while the golfers battle it out on the course.
This parallel activity means that everyone is together at the start and the end of the day, making the event totally inclusive and great fun.
Event Schedule 2008
The following are a series of ‘Introductory Events’ which give single golf enthusiasts a flavour of what the SingleGolfClub is about. The events are appropriate to ALL levels of golfing experience, from expert to novice (see below).
The UK Final at Hawkstone Park Hotel is a qualifier for the European Singles Golf Cup in Majorca in November (see below).
These are high quality venues and our aim is to provide the very best experience to all our guests.
All the UK events will be run by former PGA Tournament Director Andrew Thorp, the UK Manager for the SingleGolfClub.
Andrew is a qualified teaching professional and at each event, competitors will have the chance to have their swing analysed by Andrew and will receive some valuable tuition. In addition, Andrew will provide all competitors with a personalised DVD of their golf swing and a photographic memento of their day.
That means that all the attendees can be together at the start, and the end of the day – and in the middle each does the golf activity appropriate to their experience level.
INTRODUCTORY EVENTS
ENGLAND (NORTH)
Date: Tuesday 5th August 2008
Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, Tarporley, Cheshire
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/ThePortal/index.htm
Tee off from midday
Coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes, prize giving dinner
Cost: £90
SCOTLAND
Date: Monday 11th August 2008
The Fairmont Hotel, Devlin Course, St Andrews, Fife
http://www.fairmont.com/standrews
Tee off from midday
Coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes, prize giving dinner
Cost: £125
NORTHERN IRELAND
Date: Wednesday 13th August 2008
Hilton Templepatrick Golf Hotel, Belfast
http://www.hilton.co.uk/templepatrick
Tee off from midday
Coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes, prize giving dinner
Cost: £75
WALES
Date: Tuesday 19th August 2008
Vale Hotel Golf & Country Club, Cardiff
http://www.vale-hotel.com
Tee off from midday
Coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes, prize giving dinner
Cost: £95
ENGLAND (SOUTH)
Date: Wednesday 20th August 2008
The London Club, Ash, Kent
http://www.londongolf.co.uk
Tee off from midday
Coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes, prize giving dinner
Cost: £130
UK FINAL
Date: Tuesday 9th September 2008
Hawkstone Park Golf Hotel, Shrewsbury
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Tee off from midday
Coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes, prize giving dinner
Cost: £99
HOW TO BOOK
To reserve a place at any of the above UK events, contact Andrew Thorp direct on info@singlegolfclub.co.uk. A full explanation of booking procedures and payment methods will be provided.
Please note that at this time the above dates/venues are provisional.
