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KENT CLINCHES FIFTH ENGLAND SENIOR MEN'S TITLE BUT DEVON MAKE THEM WORK

Kent are back on top in men’s senior golf after regaining the English County Championship by beating Devon 5½ - 3½ on the final day at the RAC Club in Epsom. Lancashire did what they had to do by overcoming Lincolnshire 7-2 to finish runners-up.   “It’s wonderful to be champions again,” said Kent captain Mark Singfield (image copyright Leaderboard Photography). “I’ve had some fantastic guys under my control this week and they have produced some gutsy performances. This is the premier team event for senior golfers and to say we are the champions again is a delight. “I believe this was the first time we have faced Devon and they are a tough team which is what you would expect. This was a superb venue for the event but the key this week was how well you could master the greens. They were tremendous.” Having found Devon were a tough nut to crack in the foursomes, which finished in a tie, Kent knew they were in for a battle in the singles if they were to regain the crown and they came through superbly. At one stage Devon were up in more games than Kent but the south east champions gradually turned it around, but it wasn’t easy. Richard Partridge led the way with a 4 and 3 victory over Phil Lyons, the Kent man’s success containing an eagle-two at the 12th where he holed his approach from 50 yards. Chris Hurst was as solid as a rock in getting past Brian Medlam 5 and 4 while Kent can always rely on their senior international Chris Reynolds. In a game that contained six birdies, Reynolds bagged four and completed a 3 and 2 win. Ricky Moore added to the Kent collection with a 2-hole win over Devon skipper Paul Vicary but Devon were not to be denied and did their best to cause an upset. Rick Pillow was always ahead against David Weighton and ran out a 5 and 3 winner, while Richard Ward built a 3-up lead against Ross Galgut at the turn only to see the Kent man gradually pull back to all square with three to play. But Ward came through in the end with a par on the final green to win by the narrowest of margins. Lancashire were praying that Devon would shock Kent and they secured an insurance policy by beating wooden spoonists Lincolnshire 7-2. But in the end it wasn’t enough. “Congratulations to Kent but we are getting closer,” said Lancashire skipper Norman Fletcher. “We’ll be back next year and we’ll have that title.”    In the top single, Stewart King went out like a train and was 3-up through seven holes against Ray Pauley. His lead was accrued with an eagle-two at the sixth where he holes a six-iron approach from around 180 yards and a 20-foot birdie putt at seven. But from then it went downhill for the West Lancs man as he three-putted the next four holes to be just 1-up then found himself all square when Pauley birdied the short 13th. The game went all the way and finished, appropriately, in a half. There were three more games that went to the par five 18th green which proved to be a happy hunting ground for Lancashire as they won all three. Glyn Rees romped 3-up against Des Robbins through 11 holes only to be pegged back to all square playing the last but a par was enough to see Rees home by the narrowest of margins which was also the situation for Robert Fox. He was involved in a tight tussle with Dave Quincey but managed to win the last, again with a par, for another 1-hole win, while Terry Brown was 3-down to Dave Keen after eight but he battled back to level twice before going ahead with a par at 16 and wrapped up a 2-hole win with a birdie on the last. The bottom game finished early with Alan Gillespie romping to a 5 and 3 win over Clive Skinns but Lancashire were denied a full house by Robin Horseman, who gained Lincolnshire’s consolation with a 2-hole victory over Mike Gray. After an even start, Horseman won five holes in-a-row from the fourth and while Gray pegged him back with some sterling golf including a couple of conceded birdies, Horseman won the last, also with a conceded birdie to win by 2-holes.  It was no more than Lincolnshire deserved for their endurance in what was a chastening week for the Midlanders, tasting the finals for the first time. For full scores, images and more information visit the championship webpage. Press Office England Golf pr@englandgolf.org 01526 354500

SPAIN'S EVOLVE PRO TOUR EVENTS AT CORVERA PRIOR TO STAGE 2 EUROPEAN TOUR SCHOOL EVENTS

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Spots still available - Corvera GCC October 24-25 and 28-29 Spain's Evolve Pro Tour is staging two events prior to Stage 2 of the European Tour School (open to all professional or low handicap golfers).  These will be held on October 24-25 and 28-29 at Corvera GCC, an excellent Olazabal designed layout, with arguably the best practice facilities in the Murcia area.   To help you keep your competitive edge and to make sure you are ready for Q school, we have a flexible 7 or 11 night preparation package available, you will receive accommodation, unlimited rounds of golf, and unlimited range balls.  Come down and join us in beautiful Murcia, make use of the great weather, first class practice facilities and also get competitive rounds of golf under your belt.  Arrive on the weekend of the 18 October or latter and depart on either 29 or 30 October and have plenty of time to arrive and prepare for your Q school tournament - with all Q school venues a comfortable drive from Murcia.    Below Fantastic Greens and excellent practice facilities at Corvera GCC     CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or view more information  All Q School Venues - Easy To Get To From Corvera GCC !

ASIAN TOUR ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR 2014 QUALIFYING SCHOOL

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Kuala Lumpur, October 11: The Asian Tour has announced the dates for its 2014 Qualifying School, which will be held in Hua Hin, Thailand from late January till mid-February next year.

Sponsored by the Sports Authority of Thailand, the Qualifying School will be held over two stages, the First Stage and Final Stage.

The First Stage will be held over two sections, with Section A to be held at the Imperial Lakeview Golf Club and Royal Thai Army Sports Center, Suan Son Pradipat from January 29 to February 1.

Section B will be staged over three courses - the Imperial Lakeview Golf Club, Springfield Royal Country Club and Royal Thai Army Sports Center - from February 5 to 8.

The all-important Final Stage, where players will fight for top-40 finishes to earn playing rights on the premier Asian Tour in 2014, will be held at the Springfield Royal Country Club and Imperial Lakeview Golf Club from February 12-15.

Players who wish to receive the 2014 Qualifying School Entry Form should write to Q-School2014@asiantour.com. The form will also be made available on www.asiantour.com in due course. Closing date for entries is January 8, 2014.

Officials said players can expect to enjoy the opportunity to play in between 26 to 28 Asian Tour tournaments next year.

 

With golf returning into the Olympic programme in 2016, the Asian Tour will also provide the best opportunities to collect Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points which will be used to determine the 60-man field in Rio De Janeiro.

 

Players who compete in the 2014 Qualifying School will also be eligible to play on the region’s secondary circuit, the Asian Development Tour (ADT), which has grown into a record 15-tournament Schedule in what is only its third season this year. Since the start of 2013, the ADT also receives world ranking points which is a huge boost for the development of the game in Asia.

 

Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han said: “The strong turnout of players at the Tour’s Qualifying School over the years is a strong testament towards the Asian Tour’s stature in world golf and it shows that players from all over the world view the Asian Tour as the main destination in the region to build their careers.

 

“Through our full membership in the International Federation of PGA Tours and as the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, we will endeavor to deliver playing opportunities for players to enhance their careers in Asia and their chances to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.”