http://www.thepennychallenge.org A golfing venture to support 3 children's charities Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just off the A449, south of Raglan is Raglan G.C., this parkland course was converted from farmland in 1975. The existing outbuildings were re-developed and adapted to form a clubhouse, professional shop and changing rooms but in keeping with the character of this historic town. A 6,615 yard par 72 course ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-22-raglan-parc-golf-club/ A couple of miles south of Haverfordwest is a little village of Rosemarket where you will find a nine hole course with a difference. In front of the clubhouse, to my surprise, where a couple of small planes. Yes, this club has a parking area for light aircraft, and a ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-22-dawn-till-dusk-rosemarket/ A leisurely two hour drive brings us into the heart of the Isle of Mon, or Anglesey as it is more commonly known. An 18 hole links course surrounded by an abundance of wildlife, being in a conservation area, with heathland and dunes to contend with too makes for an ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-21-anglesey-golf-club/ It makes a change to pop down the road to a course that is only 20 minutes away. This is a nice parkland course that has all the ingredients to test your abilities. Not a long course, but one that you have to think your way round. Like most courses, ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-21-hawarden-golf-club/ Situated on the Aisle of Anglesey just outside Benllech, this little nine hole course can treat or trick you depending on which way the wind blows, so to speak.Only 5589 yards off the white tees, par 70 you are open to the elements with the island being so flat, so ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-21-stowys-wen-golf-club/ One gets a very nice impression as you approach the club and clubhouse. This mature parkland course has all the ingredients of a Victorian country estate and mansion house of bygone times known as Penoyre park. The mansion house has been completely re-developed and restored to its ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-20-cradoc-golf-club/ Celtic Haven has been re-scheduled for March 2009 http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-19-celtic-haven-golf-club/ The last time I came to the Rolls was back in 1986 not long after it had been established in 1982 as a golf course even then, the mansion still looked as if time had stood still as it is today. The clubhouse is still in the garage building that ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-19-rolls-of-monmouth/ This will be re-scheduled to week 25 on 15/09/08 due to fog and very wet conditions. http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-19-rhonddu-golf-club/ Today is not in the "Penny" challenge, but one that is just as important. It's in support of a ten year old little boy named Joseph, who lives with his parents in Wellington.Joseph has DMD , Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. It's a progressive illness that causes all the muscles to waste ... http://www.thepennychallenge.org/index.php/week-19-telford-hotel-spa-golf-club-the-joseph-franks-trust-golf-day/