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- Gatton Manor Hosts New Years Captains Drive in -
Fifty members assembled on the first tee, to celebrate John Scotcher and Jan Winser’s Drive-in as the new Captains of Gatton Manor Golf Club.
Both John and Jan thanked everybody for coming and pledged to lead a successful and friendly year of golf, before each hitting a perfectly straight drive down the fairway!
This also was the beginning of a 9 hole golf tournament.
Despite the formidable weather, members were as always, competitive and full of spirit each competing to be the first winner of the season.
Lunch and the formalities took place in the clubhouse after the drive-in. Outgoing captain David Tackley-Goodman handed over the badge of office to the new captain John Scotcher. In addition to this, Mick Gleeson was also confirmed as the new vice-captain for 2008. Janet Winser was commended for being voted the Ladies Captain for the second year running.
With the day drawing to an end, the new Captains announced the winner of the day being Leon Taylor with 24 points, a popular winner.
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