Norfolk PGA - Message from the Secretary

The Hon Secretary of the Norfolk Professional Golfers' Association is John Paling. Any questions relating to the Association will be answered by John who can be contacted on 01603 741301 or on his mobile on 07778 577596 John took over this role when Ron Evans retired in December 2006 after many years of great service to the Norfolk PGA.

John will be providing news and up to date information for members throughout these pages.

Email: Secretary

jandjpaling@uwclub.net

Millennium Trophy

The Millennium Trophy is a biennial tournament involving PGA professionals from Suffolk and Norfolk played on a home and away basis.

This year it will be held at Hintlesham Golf Club on Monday, May 14th over 36 holes medal. Both county PGA’s contribute £1000 towards the prize fund the rest being made up from the £45 entry fee. The first prize will be £1000 with a sudden death play-off over holes 17 and 18 to determine the winner should scores end level. The holder of the trophy is Norfolk’s Tony Varney. There will be 10 professional prizes to be finalised when the number of entries is known.

In 2008, the last occasion it was held at Hintlesham, Danny Barton (Suffolk) beat Michael Few (Norfolk) in a play-off.

The scores of the leading eight players from each county will be used to decide the winner of the wine that has become a tradition at this event.

There will be complimentary coffee and bacon rolls as well as a light lunch provided between rounds.

Ron hands over the to John Paling from 1st of January 2007

Retiring Ron(right) passes on the reins to incoming new Secretary John Paling at the Pro Am at Theford during December 2006

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chairman: Mike Jubb
Norfolk PGA Representative: Michael Few
Captain: Gary Potter
Vice Captain: -
Committee: Lee Patterson, Ian Ellis & Neil Lythgoe

CONTACT THE ASSOCIATION

SECRETARY

J.G.R. Paling,
"Squirrels Reach"
Folgate Lane,
Old Costessey,
Norwich, NR8 5EF.
Tel 01603 741301
Mobile 07778577596

Email: Secretary