VICTORY FOR ERROL.
It was dream come true for Errol. He cancelled his original entry to this competition but in the last minute he called up to re enter and ended up with the spoils. He shot a magnificent score of 34 points to win the Challenge Shield by one point from Tony Philippou and Chris Antoniou. This was Errol’s third Major win. He won the Liveras Foundation trophy and the Cypressa Cup in 2008 and last year he won the fourball better ball KO competition with his partner Melis Menelaou. To celebrate his win he bought from the pro shop one of those loud coloured John Daly trousers.
The Challenge Shield was played at the Addington Golf Club, Croydon on Thursday 24th May. This golf course is rated in the top 70 in England. Taking part in this event were thirty one very enthusiastic members of the Cypriot Golf Society. The weather was fantastic, blue skies, sunshine and nice and warm. The Challenge Shield was sponsored by Dinos Capsalis and Hornsey Agencies, 7 Topsfield Parade, London N8 8PR. Tel. 020 8348 1111. Website: www.hornseyagencies.com . The Captains sweepstakes raised £240.00 for his favourite charity Breathing Life. The Captain, Michael Tsangarides was the first to tee off followed by the sponsor, Dino Capsalis, Michael Falekkos and Peter Sandamas.
After the evening meal and the speeches the Captain, Michael Tsangarides and Dino Capsalis presented the Trophies to the winners:
ERROL AHMET WINNER OF THE CHALLENGE SHIELD WITH 34 POINTS
Tony Philippou runner up, 33
Chris Antoniou third, 33
Kyriacos Kyriacou winner of best gross score, 99
Chris Antoniou }
Chris Kalli } best team winners, 95
Kyriacos Skaros}
Errol Ahmet }
Chris Antoniou winner of the seniors prize, 33
Tony Koureas winner, nearest to the pin
Liam McKiernon winner of the guest prize, 26
Abe Basri winner of the Bottom prize, 20
The draw for the fourball competition was also done with some interesting pairings.
The golf lessons for the young began on Saturday 12th May. There will be a break for the next two Saturdays because of half term but they will resume once again on Saturday 16th June.
The next event for the Cypriot Golf Society and the most prestigious is the Captains Cup on Thursday 21st June at Northwood Golf Club.
For more information about the Cypriot Golf Society, the competitions, membership or the golf lessons contact Peter Sandamas on 020 8365 8505, by email: info@cypriotgolfsociety.com or log on the website at www.cypriotgolfsociety.com