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4th Annual World Golf Teachers Cup®
WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP 2000
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Another World
Golf Teachers Cup has come to an end, but for those participants
the magnitude of the event lingers throughout the year. Nearly
200 teachers from around the world represented the World Golf
Teachers Federation with pride. The week in Spain was truly
educational and many thanks go out to our host Peter Dunne and
the host professional Nigel German . Oliva Nova Golf Resort,
designed by Seve Ballesteros, on the east coast of Spain was a
grand location with excellent facilities, hotel, golf course,
and staff .
The days had many highlights and special moments topped o ff by
Team Europe’s victory. Everyone was pleased with the week and
the camaraderie with old friends. The following are some of the
best moments that I encountered. I hope that this encourages
everyone who missed this year’s World Golf Teachers Cup to
attend next year.
Saturday began with the opening evening welcome cocktail party
where Peter Dunne, European Golf Teachers Federation president,
gave an introductory speech on the week’s events. I reacquainted
myself with many European friends of mine including Mick Quaid,
Steve McHenry, Keith Warring, Gerry O’Gorman and Douglas
Boreland. Always a highlight is the Irish and Scottish
contingent with their unique sense of humor. Team Asia were
certainly not hard to spot that evening as they are all
sported sharp looking red jackets. Peter Dunne of course, could
not let this pass and commented that the band had just arrived!
It is always fun for me to visit with my World Golf Teachers
Federation friends. For some, it seemed that the night lasted
well into the morning .
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Team USA |
Team
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On Sunday the competition began. It was the beginning of the
European Championship. I played with a great guy named Dean
Davies from London, England who played a serious game until I
made him laugh uncontrollably on the 7th hole when I
sank to my knees in the mud as I hit a shot out of the creek .
Along with Chris Gilmore from Cyprus, we had a relaxing but
competitive round of golf.
Monday’s game was very special for me. I will never forget it. I
had the honor to play with Mick Quaid from Ireland. Not only is
my Irish friend a good golfer, but one heck of a guy. It was the
highlight of the week for me. Monday was also the final day
culmination of the European Golf Teachers Championship. Henri
Brulhart of Switzerland won the European Championship ending the
three year reign of Pat Trainor from Ireland .
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Team
Europe |
Team
Asia |
Tuesday began the World Golf Teachers Doubles Championship. My
partner was Charles Simon from Germany. We did not win but we
may have laughed more than anyone that day. Charles played well
but one shot that he hit I will always remember. Charles teed
off on the fourteenth hole. He hit a real low Texas-type shot
that hit a pot of sand that the greens keeper mistakenly left
near the ladies tee. It left a perfect hole in the pile of sand
for all to see.
Wednesday was the final of the World Doubles Championship. I had
the honor of playing with Nigel German who not only is a fine
golfer but a gentleman. It was another great game that only
happens at the World Golf Teachers Cup. Douglas Boreland of
Scotland and Jack McCullars of Morocco won the competition.
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Team
Event Photo |
Thursday’s competition was the World Golf Teachers Cup
Individual event. Douglas Boreland of Scotland won the
competition with a great round of one under par. I had the honor
of playing with Milan Sur of Czechoslovakia and Ron Mitchell of
England.
Friday was the World Golf Teachers Cup Team event. Six person
teams from Europe, United States, Canada and Asia were
represented. The event was a combined total point stableford
format with the lowest five of six team scores determining the
victor. Europe won in a close match followed by the United
States, Asia, and Canada. Congratulations are certainly in order
for Team Europe.
Friday night was a true gala banquet with excellent food and
entertainment. Awards were given out for all of the events.
Douglas Boreland, the World Golf Teachers Cup Champion gave a
very moving speech and then donated his prize winnings to the
Turkish relief fund. It was a wonderful gesture of generosity,
and another example of the many fine people that re p resent our
global family of golf teaching professionals. Afterwards,
everyone chatted well into the night.
As you can see, the 2000 World Golf Teachers Cup was a true
success. The competition was great but the camaraderie and
friendship were the highlights for me. I feel lucky and proud to
be a part of the World Golf Teachers Federation. I learn so much
from each and every member every time I attend one of these
events. It is a great opportunity for golf teaching
professionals to compete with one another.
I would like to give a special thanks to Geoff Bryant who made
the week special for me and who helped us look on the bright
side after having to relinquish the coveted cup to Europe . Also
I would like to mention some other people who made the week
great: Peter Dunne, Bob Wyatt, Morten Mortensen, Charles Simon,
Dave Hill, Kenny Butler, Sammy Oh and all of Team USA as well as
Team Europe, Canada and Asia. Also, Keith Warring, Peter
Schmitdner, William Kiely, Dieter Lang, Nigel German, Kern
Doucet, Tony Ransford, Douglas Gray, Henri Brulhart, and Georges
and Jocelyn Derval. Thanks to you all and everyone else who made
the week one to remember. See you in 2001!
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