CONGRATULATIONS...4 COUNTRIES IN 1 DAY!

Congratulations to Captain Martin Mann and Ladies’ Captain Sheila Fenwick on completing a round of golf in each of 4 countries in 1 day and all in aid of charity … truly a marvellous achievement.

All proceeds from their magnificent efforts and the generosity of their sponsors go to Helsby Golf Club Powered Wheelchair Appeal … expected to be between £7,500 and £8,000. Our thanks also go to the other golf clubs involved for their superb generosity in hosting and supporting the events at their clubs.

Martin and Sheila, ably supported by Kath Wilkinson and James Mann, began the day at 3.25am at Cairndhu Golf Club in Northern Ireland, finishing at 6.00am and after the ferry crossing began their next round at 10.05am at Wigtownshire County Golf Club in Scotland, finishing at 12.00pm.

They then set off south to Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club in North Wales, arriving at 4.20pm to play their third round before finally arriving at their home club Helsby Golf Club in England at 7.30pm to complete their final round at 9.45pm.

While they were toiling around the 4 countries, members of Helsby Golf Club had organised further fundraising events in the form of a 9-hole Fancy Dress Competition and BBQ.

On the captains’ 72^nd hole, they were greeted by the sight of scores of members and guests – many in fancy dress- cheering them on as they came in to a champagne reception (see slideshow below).

Celebrations continued late into the evening before Martin, Sheila, Kath and James retired to their beds for a well earned rest.

Very well done to them and a big thanks to everyone for their support and generosity in aid of this worthy charity.

You can see a short SLIDESHOW of photos from each of the 4 countries plus some of the fun at Helsby by clicking here.

Pictured in the photos below are:-

1. Kath Wilkinson, Sheila Fenwick, Martin Mann & James Mann

2. Sheila Fenwick, Brian Haverton (Captain of Cairndhu Golf Club, Larne, Northern Ireland), Martin Mann, Kath Wilkinson, Hugh Logue (Secretary of Cairndhu Golf Club) & James Mann

3. Sheila Fenwick, Jimmy Caldwell (Manager of Wigtownshire County Golf Club, Glenluce near Stranraer) & Martin Mann

4. Martin Mann, Mike Holland (Captain of Padeswood & Buckley), Sheila Fenwick, Kath Wilkinson & James Mann

(Click on photos to enlarge)