Stars come out in support of The National Golf Club Challenge

Stars from the world of golf, television and sport are coming out in a massive show of support for The National Golf Club Challenge. The challenge which takes place on the 24th or 25th July 2010 aims to raise over one million pounds for Help for Heroes who provide vital support to our wounded troops.

From the world of golf stars such as Ian Poulter, Christie O’Connor Jnr, Oli Fisher and Andrew Coltart have all added their support to the challenge

Oliver Fisher has good reason to support Help for Heroes as some of Oliver’s close friends are currently serving on the front line in war zones across the world and he goes on to say:
“Help the Heroes is a hugely worthy charity and a charity close to my heart. I have displayed the website on my tour bag this season in an attempt to raise awareness of the cause. The National Golf Club Challenge is a great initiative to raise money for our injured soldiers. With the backing of Sky Sports and other great partners I am certain the event will be a great success.”

Ian Poulter’s passion for golf is legendary, often showing his love for his country through his unique dress on and off the golf course. Ian goes on to say: “I am so proud of our troops, their commitment and dedication is something that needs recognition. As a sportsman I can only imagine how difficult it is to deal with the debilitating injuries, both mentally and physically.

Help for Heroes provides an incredible support for these tough and inspiring people and I am proud that British golf clubs and golfers are giving their full support. I hope the National Golf Club Challenge raises a huge amount of money and that men and women all over the country have fun participating”

Golf legend Christie o Connor Jnr took time out to add “Help for Heroes is a wonderful way to support the men and women who risk their lives every day in order to make the world a better place, by participating in The National Golf Club Challenge you can help give a better quality of life to those who have been injured in the line of duty. In association with Glenbrae Golf I am delighted to support this very worthy cause and I would encourage you to please play your part.”

Scottish Golfer Andrew Coltart who is managed by ISM says: “To all you heroes, I would just like to say a massive thank you to all of you, men & woman (& your Families) for doing the things you do! I play golf around the world in a safe environment and go home to my family at the end of each tournament, so I cannot comprehend the sacrifices you make for our country on a daily basis. The National Golf Club Challenge in support of Help for Heroes is a great way to show our appreciation to our troops through our love of golf.”

From the world of television the likes of Gary Lineker, Jodie Kidd and Chris Hollins have all wanted to lend their support to the challenge

Gary comments:  “The National Golf Club Challenge is all about bringing the entire golfing community of the UK together on one day to show our support to our wounded service heroes whose selfless acts are an inspiration to us all. We may not be able to stop our service personnel from getting injured, but we can try to make sure they receive all they need when they arrive back from active duty. Our passion for golf can make a massive difference to the lives of our injured heroes, please be a part of it.”

Nobody will ever forget those long Wimbledon nights watching Tim Henman in his epic battles that left the nation on the edge of its seats. Now Tim has retired from professional Tennis he has become a keen golfer and is happy to support the challenge. Tim says:   “The courage and commitment of our troops on the front line are an inspiration to us all; they risk their own lives so we might lead better ones and in doing so ask for very little in return often quoting they are just doing their job.

Help for Heroes is a wonderful initiative which provides vital support to our injured soldiers and The National Golf Club Challenge is a meaningful way for us as golfers to show our appreciation to the men and women who have received horrific injuries whilst serving our country. Please do all you can to make the challenge a great success.”

For more celebrity support and how to get your club involved in the biggest charity golf event the UK has ever seen please visit www.nationalgolfclubchallenge.org.uk.

The Final of the UK’s Biggest Charity Amateur Golf Event will be Played at The Belfry

The Belfry, UK headquarters of the PGA and spiritual home of the Ryder Cup will host The National Golf Club Challenge 2010 Final, in aide of the Help for Heroes charity. The Grand Final, to be held on 11th and 12th October 2010, will be the conclusion to what is expected to be the largest charity golf event the UK has seen.

“We are delighted to be hosting The National Golf Club Challenge final in October 2010 and to be involved in this very worthwhile cause.” Adam Ward, Golf Account Manager, The Belfry. Thousands of golfers, from hundreds of golf clubs around the UK, will compete in The National Golf Club Challenge by playing at their local Help for Heroes charity fundraiser on 24th or 25th July 2010. The six top scoring clubs will then go forward to the final, where they will compete for some fantastic golf prizes, and to be crowned the 2010 National Golf Club Champions.

The two day Grand Final will be hosted by The Belfry, one of the world’s leading golf resorts and four times host to the Ryder Cup. The two day event will include a practice day, golf clinic, overnight accommodation, the final competition, a gala dinner, guest speakers and the prize presentations.

“We are thrilled to work with The Belfry in making The National Golf Club Challenge a resounding success,” said event organiser, Stacey Jeffries, “The Belfry is synonymous with golf, having played host to many of the greatest players to grace the game.”

“Holding the Grand Final at The Belfry will provide a superb conclusion to the 2010 National Golf Club Challenge, and will help us raise much needed funds for our wounded armed forces.” The National Golf Club Challenge Champions will win a luxurious golfing holiday to Marriott Taba Heights, and get to play on the prestigious Taba Heights Golf Resort.

Second place will win a golf break courtesy of Your Golf Travel.com, with numerous other prizes on offer from the likes of Titleist, Motocaddy, American Golf, Peltours, Glenbrae, Marriott Sawgrass Resort Florida and YES! Golf. Meaning the golfers that make it to the National Final will be playing for some fantastic golfing prizes, as well as having the privilege of playing on the same course as some of the greatest players including Ballesteros, Woods and Faldo.

For more information on The National Golf Club Challenge, including how to enter your golf club, go to http://www.nationalgolfclubchallenge.org.uk.

GB & Ire double Vivendi Trophy lead

They were supposed to be strong underdogs, but it seems no-one told Paul McGinley’s Great Britain and Ireland Vivendi Cup team of their role and they are now threatening to rip up the script after the second day’s play.

The first day’s play saw Great Britain and Ireland take a slender 3-2 lead into day two after the opening fourballs despite the absence of big guns Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, Paul Casey and Ian Poulter.

First blood on the opening day went the way of McGinley’s men and it was rookies Anthony Wall and Chris Wood who comprehensively beat the strong pair of Henrik Stenson – fifth in the world – and compatriot Robert Karlsson with a 6 and 5 margin. Next, Northern Irish pair Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy doubled the lead with a 4&3 win over Soren Kjeldsen and the big-hitting Alvaro Quiroz of Spain.

Continental Europe got off the mark and narrowed the lead when Anders Hansen and Francesco Molinari beat English duo Robert Rock and Steve Webster 4&3 but Simon Dyson and Oliver Wilson restored the lead, winning 3&2 against Soren Hansen and Peter Hanson.

The final match saw Spanish duo Miguel-Angel Jiminez and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano win 2&1 over Ross Fisher and Nick Dougherty to leave only one point between the teams.

However, the second day has seen McGinley’s team hit the ground running and they will take a 2-point lead into day three’s foursomes and greensomes after winning three of Friday’s fourballs to take a 6-4 lead.

Anthony Wall and Chris Wood have continued their fine partnership by beating Miguel-Angel Jiminez and Soren Kjeldsen 3&2 while Simon Dyson and Oliver Wilson also maintained their 100% partnership with a 2&1 victory over Stenson and Quiros. Nick Dougherty and Ross Fisher scored their first point with a 3&2 win over Peter Hanson and Soren Hansen, while Continental Europe’s winning points came from Anders Hansen and Francesco Molinari, who defeated McDowell and McIlroy 3&1, and Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and partner Robert Karlsson who defeated Robert Rock and Steve Webster on the final hole.

Great Britain and Ireland are seeking a fifth straight win in the competition which is the brainchild of Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, who gave his name to the trophy before it was changed to the Vivendi trophy earlier this year.

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