Just 15 minutes drive makes a refreshing change to get to Chirk Golf club. Established in 1990 on the Chirk estate owned by the Myddleton family this parkland course was one of the new generation type courses. Boasting a 660 yard par 5 at the time reckoned to be the longest in the U.K. even today the 17^th is 632 yards off the white tees.

A course that is long, 6541 yards off the yellow tees, and 7045 yards off the whites with seven holes into the prevailing wind. Some wide and liberal fairways and not too many trees give all a chance to open ones shoulders and go for it.

Playing with the Captain John Capper I was made very welcome, and a good sociable round of golf was had. Out in 43, and back in 44 meant I was two over handicap on the day, with the conditions being windy, a good day was had.

To my surprise I was presented with a cheque for £134 raised on the day from the senior section of the club with a further cheque to follow from the members, totaling £184 in all.

The kindness that was showed to me was most gratifying, and I can say that from the children of the hospices a great big “Thank you” to all of the seniors and members. Well done.

Chirk Golf Club Seniors Section with “Penny” the dragon mascot

Conditions: Sunny spells, overcast and windy

Results: Lost against the course

Out: 43
In: 44
Gross: 87
H/Cap: 13
Net: 74
Par: 72
Putts: 18 / 16 = 33
Stableford: 17 /17 = 34

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