The volunteers
Incredible organisation, fantastic camaraderie and a great work ethic ensure a successful European Open at The London Golf Club
Will Bowden - Cannington College John Millan - Hadlow College Tom Wear - Knowle Park GC Philip Copsey - Orpington GC Lewis Steadman - Student
Here are just a few comments about their experience.
Nick Nottingham, Luffenham Heath GC
I saw the advertisement for volunteers for the European Open and thought I would give it a go. I was not disappointed. The Heritage is a fantastic course and it was very enjoyable to work there. Everything was planned to perfection. It was good to help and observe them prepare the course to absolute perfection. The greenkeepers compound was just as good as any I have seen in America. Peter
Todd, Glen Kirby and their staff worked well and I think everyone was ready for a good sleep by the end of it!! It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
George Jones, Pike Hills GC York
The four days I spent at The London Golf Club as a volunteer greenkeeper enabled me to increase my knowledge of greenkeeping and, in addition, I met a great bunch of lads.
I noticed that The London Golf Club
greens staff worked to very high standards, which is undoubtedly why the course looked so good.
Ben Goodyear and David Rustell, Arlesford GC
“The chance to work at a top golfing event and gain some valuable experience has been well worth all the hard work
Laurence Gale
and long days. The camaraderie between the staff and the volunteers has been fantastic. The chance to learn from top greenkeepers and experience at first hand the level of intensity required to produce top quality playing surfaces has been invaluable” said Ben.
Phil Copsey, Orpington GC
I volunteered for the European Open because I wanted the experience of working with a group of people that I did not know and produceing a course to the highest standard. I have learned so much. My bunker raking technique especially! I also got an inside look to how much effort is required to make an event like this work. Every time I watch a sporting event now, whether it be golf, football, tennis, cricket or rugby. I wil have an idea of the time spent making it that good for the short time that it will be used.
Thanks to Peter and Glenn I can take the experience back to Orpington and try to apply it there and see what difference it makes.
And I would have to agree. The four days I spent working alongside so many dedicated and committed Greenkeepers was a fantastic experience and one I will not forget for a long time. The sheer amount of effort and organisation to bring this successful
tournament to
fruition was astounding. Peter and Glenn must be congratulated for their work ethic and professionalism in delivering what was deemed a successful European Open at The London Golf Club.
After the tournament Peter and Glenn debriefed the team and thanked them all for their hard work throughout the event. All the staff enjoyed some post tournament celebrations including a team photograph with the winner, Englishman Ross Fisher, and celebrities including former boxer and The London Golf Club Member Sir Henry Cooper.
Bunker raking
A spot of ironing
Hand watering
Monty teeing off
Ross Fisher with team and trophy
Team with our ’Enry
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