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West Ham United legends are reunited at Frinton Golf Club

Cheque - Colne Valley Golf Club ladies captain Ruth Eyre-Pugh and men's captain Steve Leak handed the cheque to Cathy Chambers and Ann from the MNDA

Cheque - Colne Valley Golf Club ladies captain Ruth Eyre-Pugh and men's captain Steve Leak handed the cheque to Cathy Chambers and Ann from the MNDA

Colne Valley Golf Club raises thousands of pounds for charity fighting rare disease

Braintree's Todd Clements lands maiden DP World Tour win

Memorable moment - Forrester Park Golf Club touring pro Dale Whitnell celebrates after winning the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed in Stockholm

Memorable moment - Forrester Park Golf Club touring pro Dale Whitnell celebrates after winning the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed in Stockholm

Dale drives to impressive Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed victory

Scott Myles Interiors were the winning team on the day (Picture: Daniel Robinson and Sons)

Scott Myles Interiors were the winning team on the day (Picture: Daniel Robinson and Sons)

Firm's annual charity golf day raises record-breaking £47,000

Honour - new PGA captain Sarah Bennett with her predecessor, three-time Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher

Honour - new PGA captain Sarah Bennett with her predecessor, three-time Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher

'Role model' Sarah part of elite group after becoming PGA Captain

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 27 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 27 (PA/Canva)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 27

Ready to upgrade - David Melvin and Jen Wass are both looking forward to the refurbishment

Ready to upgrade - David Melvin and Jen Wass are both looking forward to the refurbishment

Golf and country club set to tee off with new high-tech £225k driving range

Halfway there – Oscar Finch at Harwich and Dovercourt golf club, where he played his 45th round of golf out of 90

Halfway there – Oscar Finch at Harwich and Dovercourt golf club, where he played his 45th round of golf out of 90

Golfer's epic fundraiser for charity Mind is above par

Talent - Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson won the Male Sports Personality of the Year award in 2019

Talent - Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson won the Male Sports Personality of the Year award in 2019

Colchester's Sports Personality Of The Year Awards cancelled again

Going with a swing - Connor Worsdall during the practice day at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich Picture: RICHARD SELLERS/PA WIRE

Going with a swing - Connor Worsdall during the practice day at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich Picture: RICHARD SELLERS/PA WIRE

Worsdall finishes strongly in his first Open Championship

Big achievement - Copford's Connor Worsdall after qualifying for The Open Championship

Big achievement - Copford's Connor Worsdall after qualifying for The Open Championship

Copford's Connor set to take on the world's best at the Open Championship

Going with a swing - Dale Whitnell in action at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet Estate golf course Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Going with a swing - Dale Whitnell in action at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet Estate golf course Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Dale Whitnell in superb form at Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

MP 29 Jul 2020 GOLF Colchester GOLF Mark Westall winner of Sunday's Competition at CGC

MP 29 Jul 2020 GOLF Colchester GOLF Mark Westall winner of Sunday's Competition at CGC

Westall is euphoric after stableford glory

Success story - Clacton Golf Club's Cameron Curtis won his category at the Junior Open, hosted by Colne Valley Golf Club

Success story - Clacton Golf Club's Cameron Curtis won his category at the Junior Open, hosted by Colne Valley Golf Club

Riley takes honours in club’s July Medal

Division two winner - Paddy Hanvey

Division two winner - Paddy Hanvey

Nine-handicapper Paddy continues his sparkling form

Captain's Cup winner Roger Warren flanked by last year's winner Norris Silk, left, and men's captain Philip Reeve

Captain's Cup winner Roger Warren flanked by last year's winner Norris Silk, left, and men's captain Philip Reeve

Roger and Jane take the Colne silverware

Romy Bozier won the ladies' weekend stableford

Romy Bozier won the ladies' weekend stableford

Romy puts together superb round to win ladies’ stableford

Milestone moment - Dale Whitnell following his hole in one at Forrester Park

Milestone moment - Dale Whitnell following his hole in one at Forrester Park

'It's great news that the Tour is back up and running'

Home comforts - Dale Whitnell has set up golf facilities at home to help him keep his game sharp, during the lockdown period

Home comforts - Dale Whitnell has set up golf facilities at home to help him keep his game sharp, during the lockdown period

'Everyone's chomping at the bit to get back out there...it's our livelihood'

Golf clubs, courses and facilities are forced to close

Nicky Withycoombe winner in Ladies division one

Nicky Withycoombe winner in Ladies division one

Withycombe secures narrow victory in Ladies' Stableford Rose Bowl

Andy Pestell receiving his prize from club captain Jim Wilkinson

Andy Pestell receiving his prize from club captain Jim Wilkinson

Pestell produces a record-breaking display in Pro-Am

Dale Whitnell Troia Golf - Setubal - Portugal

Dale Whitnell Troia Golf - Setubal - Portugal

Whitnell claims victory in Portugal

All together now - the Ryder Cup teams prior to tee-off at Colchester Golf Club

All together now - the Ryder Cup teams prior to tee-off at Colchester Golf Club

Colchester Golf Club host their own Ryder Cup - and the outcome is the same

All together now - the Ryder Cup teams prior to tee-off at Colchester Golf Club

All together now - the Ryder Cup teams prior to tee-off at Colchester Golf Club

Colchester Golf Club host their own Ryder Cup - and the outcome is the same

Michael marvels in Braiswick Cup

Colchester Golf Club's Inter-Club Youth Shield Scratch team

Colchester Golf Club's Inter-Club Youth Shield Scratch team

Shield success for Colchester youngsters

Star name - Sweden's Emma Nilsson, the urrent leader of the LETAS Order of Merit, will be in action at Stoke by Nayland GC Picture: LETAS

Star name - Sweden's Emma Nilsson, the urrent leader of the LETAS Order of Merit, will be in action at Stoke by Nayland GC Picture: LETAS

Stoke by Nayland ready to host prestigious women's tournament

Colchester Golf Club's Curry Cup team at Colne Valley

Colchester Golf Club's Curry Cup team at Colne Valley

Colchester's Curry Cup team are hot stuff

On par - Playgolf Colchester's Greenkeepers Day winner Alan Pearman

On par - Playgolf Colchester's Greenkeepers Day winner Alan Pearman

Pearman sweeps up in greenkeepers competition

Hintlesham Mixed Open Playgolf Pair Carol Farrance (right) Sam Durrant (left)

Hintlesham Mixed Open Playgolf Pair Carol Farrance (right) Sam Durrant (left)

Excellent Elder seals Senior Championship title

Triumph - Richard Watts won the VJ Cup at Colchester Golf Club

Triumph - Richard Watts won the VJ Cup at Colchester Golf Club

Watts powers to VJ Cup win

Waiting game - Luke Bennett and Ian Todd by the 17th tee

Waiting game - Luke Bennett and Ian Todd by the 17th tee

Stoke just lose out after close Norman Plum contest

Success - John Jackson-Smith was among the nearest the pin winners

Success - John Jackson-Smith was among the nearest the pin winners

Charity Golf Day raises funds for worthy causes

Runners-up - the Colchester juniors who came second in the team competition at the Pro-Am. The team name was Junior Coconuts and pro Tom Wiskin, Cai James, Dan Nicholls and Charlie Allison are pictured with club captain Mike Withers

Runners-up - the Colchester juniors who came second in the team competition at the Pro-Am. The team name was Junior Coconuts and pro Tom Wiskin, Cai James, Dan Nicholls and Charlie Allison are pictured with club captain Mike Withers

Mitchell and Beadles share the winners' pot at Pro-Am

Success - Playgolf Colchester division one winner Darren Kerr

Success - Playgolf Colchester division one winner Darren Kerr

Kerr is a worthy winner in Medal competition

Trophy triumph - winner Charlie Hatley with the Charles Bland Cup and Colchester Golf Club ladies' captain Renate Clarke

Trophy triumph - winner Charlie Hatley with the Charles Bland Cup and Colchester Golf Club ladies' captain Renate Clarke

Charley clinches cup win

Team effort - Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Ladies' Pro-Am winners at Golf Week

Team effort - Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Ladies' Pro-Am winners at Golf Week

Moul plays his part in Pro Am triumph

Silverware success - pictured from left are Jamie King, who won the Paul Partridge Trophy, club champion Eric Bushell, club captain Keith Morris and category three and four championship winner Steve Lyons

Silverware success - pictured from left are Jamie King, who won the Paul Partridge Trophy, club champion Eric Bushell, club captain Keith Morris and category three and four championship winner Steve Lyons

Bushell is crowned club champion for 2018

Trophy triumph - Bob Foster receives the Past Captain's Trophy from Peter Cross. They are surrounded by past club captains and present club captain Alfie Smith

Trophy triumph - Bob Foster receives the Past Captain's Trophy from Peter Cross. They are surrounded by past club captains and present club captain Alfie Smith

Bruce secures victory in Clacton's Seve Trophy

Bringing his A game - Playgolf Colchester Members Cup winner Sam Southernwood

Bringing his A game - Playgolf Colchester Members Cup winner Sam Southernwood

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Super Sam sweeps to Members Cup success

Staying positive - Colchester golfer Jamie Moul just missed out on qualifying for this year's Open Championship

Staying positive - Colchester golfer Jamie Moul just missed out on qualifying for this year's Open Championship

Moul philosophical after missing out on Open qualification

Jamie Scott on the 14th green

Jamie Scott on the 14th green

Big-hitter Scott secures Victory Cup qualifier triumph

Milestone moments - Alan Hands (left), captain John Wheatley (centre) and Keith Oxborrow following Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Seniors Captain's Charity Day

Milestone moments - Alan Hands (left), captain John Wheatley (centre) and Keith Oxborrow following Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Seniors Captain's Charity Day

Milestone moment for duo at Stoke by Nayland

Pamela cashes in on victory in Windfall Trophy

Team work - Carol Irving, Wendy Smith, Liz Reid and Trish Wilson with Colchester GC Ladies captain Renate Clarke

Team work - Carol Irving, Wendy Smith, Liz Reid and Trish Wilson with Colchester GC Ladies captain Renate Clarke

Ladies competition proves popular at Colchester

Winners all - Stoke by Nayland Golf Club's RBL team. Left to right, Max Toombs, Nathan Thompson, Justin Toombs, Harry English, Sam Nixon

Winners all - Stoke by Nayland Golf Club's RBL team. Left to right, Max Toombs, Nathan Thompson, Justin Toombs, Harry English, Sam Nixon

Success for Stoke by Nayland in team competitions

Winning duo - Ginny Richardson (left) and Sally Caerns (right) with Frinton lady captain Marilyn Clarke

Winning duo - Ginny Richardson (left) and Sally Caerns (right) with Frinton lady captain Marilyn Clarke

Richardson and Caerns are a winning combination on Ladies' Guest Day

Cup king - Cai James won Colchester Golf Club's Coronation Cup men's competition with a nett score of six under par

Cup king - Cai James won Colchester Golf Club's Coronation Cup men's competition with a nett score of six under par

Duo in fine form in Coronation Cup

Double delight - Ian Carter was successful in two competitions at Stoke by Nayland

Double delight - Ian Carter was successful in two competitions at Stoke by Nayland

Double delight for Carter at Stoke by Nayland

Trophy time - Jason Levermore with the spoils of his London Open triumph Picture: RushmerPR

Trophy time - Jason Levermore with the spoils of his London Open triumph Picture: RushmerPR

Ice-cool temperament is the key to Levermore's London Open success

Close thing - Ivan Southernwood was runner-up in Playgolf Colchester's Gazette Trophy

Close thing - Ivan Southernwood was runner-up in Playgolf Colchester's Gazette Trophy

Success for Simons in Playgolf Colchester Gazette Open Singles

Double delight - Matt (left) and Thomas Durrell who won the Curtis Cup at Colchester Golf Club

Double delight - Matt (left) and Thomas Durrell who won the Curtis Cup at Colchester Golf Club

Double delight for Durrell twins after Curtis Cup triumph

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