2017

OUR SPONSORS

WELCOMEThe Comms Business Golf Society (CBGS) was formed in 2008 with the aim of bringing golfers working within the ICT Channel together on a regular basis for some friendly competition and relaxed networking.

We choose fantastic venues that are enjoyable for golfers across the handicap range and that come at a cost that doesn’t break the bank.

We have trophies for individual winners, best team, nearest the pin and longest drive at each event and every year a Channel Golfer of the Year is crowned.

Just to make things interesting we use Golf Genius, a live scoring app which allows members to keep up with who’s at the top of the leader board in real time which adds a professional tournament feel to the event.

Our Sponsors generous support is always appreciated by our members who represent all types of Channel business including resellers, distributors, service providers and manufacturers.

Anyone working within the Channel is welcome, typically our members are board level but don’t let that put you off!

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY GC THURSDAY 6TH APRILA hidden gem, Northamptonshire County is a golf course even avid golf fans could be excused never to have heard of. First opened in 1910, and designed by the renowned course architect Harry Colt who also designed Wentworth and Sunningdale, this venue definitely eserves its place in the Top 100 Golf Courses listing.

Described as a traditional heathland golf course with undulating woodland, gorse, heather and fine pine woods it is a beauty to behold.

www.countygolfclub.org

DETAILSDetails

0900 - 1030 Registration/networkingbreakfast

1030 - 1200 Tee times

1630 – 1700 Drinks/networking

1700 – 1800 Dinner & Prize giving

1830

Departure

Address: Golf Lane, Church Brampton, NN6 8AZ

Price: £85

CARDEN PARK, CHESHIRETHURSDAY 13TH JULY 2017Carden Park Hotel is located within 1000 acres of stunning Cheshire countryside, with a mile long drive leading through the Nicklaus golf course, just one of the two championship golf courses onsite it truly is Cheshire’s Country Estate.

Famously designed by the great Jack Nicklaus and son Steve, the Nicklaus golf course at Carden Park is a must for all golfing enthusiasts.

A picturesque start at the first hole awaits. Located next to the onsite vineyard and offering beautiful views of the Welsh hills, your game leads you around the front of the Cheshire country estate.

Beware: there are many strategic moves required to avoid the hazards along the way during your golf game. The double option holes of the 7th and the 15th offer a choice of fairways from which to approach the green.

Your game is almost complete when you play in front of the full hotel on the 17th. Can you hold your nerve?

www.cardenpark.co.uk

Address: Broxton Road, Nr Chester, Cheshire CH3 9DQ*

Price: £85*SY14 7HZ when using a sat nav

DETAILSStart Time:

0845 - 0945 Registration

0945 - 1105Tee times

1600 – 1630 Drinks/networking

1630 – 1730 Dinner & Prize giving1730 Departure

Address: Broxton Road, Nr Chester, Cheshire CH3 9DQ*

Price: £85*SY14 7HZ when using a sat nav

FOXHILLS,SURREYWEDNESDAY 27TH SEPTEMBERSurrounded by Scots pine, beech and silver birch trees, the Longcross is one of Surrey’s top tree-lined golf courses. Its 14th hole was voted by BBC Radio 5 Live as one of the greatest holes ever played, while the course was also named in the top 100 golf courses in England in 2015.

The 408-yard par 4 first hole sets the tone for your round and is particularly tricky for wild hitters; fire your drive between a funnel of trees, then negotiate two bunkers which protect the front of the green. The final hole is uphill, with a large tree narrowing the fairway for your second shot. After a partially blind approach shot, you can reach the green shared with Bernard Hunt’s 18th in view of the Clubhouse.

www.foxhills.co.uk

DETAILSStart Time:

0830 - 0930 Registration

0930 - 1050 Tee times

1600 – 1630 Drinks/networking

1630 – 1800 Dinner & Prize giving

1800

Departure

Address: Stonehill Road, OttershawSurrey, KT16 0EL

Price: £95

OUR COMPETITION FORMATEach event offers two different competition formats, individual stableford and team better ball for which trophies are presented. Both formats are run simultaneously and using the Golf Genius app, the scores entered automatically calculate the stableford scores and eventual winners. The winners from each of our three rounds will go forward to a final round where they will contest for the title of Channel Golfer of the Year. This round will be played with a member of the Comms Business team and a representative from each of our sponsors and will be at no cost to the player. The prestigious venue hosting the event will be announced after round three. If a round winner is unable to attend the runner up from their round will be offered the place. Typically teams are randomly selected however if a member invites a guest we will of course ensure they are in the same team.

Some CBGS Rules

� In 2017 our competitions will be played with 9/10 of handicap applied

� New members cannot win their first event

� Individual winners will receive a handicap cut of 1 shot for players with handicap 1-9, 2 shots handicap 10-18 and 4 shots handicap 19-28

� The Channel Golfer of the Year will receive a handicap cut based upon the above scale

� Players scoring under twenty four points at two consecutive events can appeal for a handicap increase of 1 shot handicap 1-18 or two shots handicap 19-28

Channel Golfer of the Year 2017 - Stuart Davenport of IP Integrity

HOW TO JOINBecoming a member of our society is easy. Email Leanne@cbmagazine.co.uk or call 01892 538348 to be added to our mailing list.

Members are asked to supply a current official handicap certificate if possible. If you do not have an official handicap it is not a problem. New members are not permitted to win the first event that they play however we would ask that you provide an honest representation of a suitable handicap. Your handicap will be assessed based upon your performance and a ‘society handicap’ will be awarded. Remember the main function of the society is to have fun and enhance your business contacts!

All members are encouraged to invite a guests so that our numbers grow and the networking opportunity for all involved increases.

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The White House, Commercial Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN1 2RRTel – 01892 538348 Fax – 01892 515724 www.commsbusiness.co.uk