A warm welcome for golfers

Jan 13 2010 by Tim Taylor, The Journal

THERE will be plenty going on in the 2010 Journal Champion of Champions at Rockliffe Hall on Sunday, September 5.

Provision has been made for a field of over 100 with every men’s club champion in Northumberland and Durham, plus the top county players, invited to compete.

Rockliffe are doing their utmost to make every golfer taking part feel as if he is in a professional tournament. This is what they are laying on:

:: A free practice round plus free entry to the tournament.

:: A Rolex clock and official starter on the first tee for the duration of the tournament.

:: Ball spotters located around the course.

:: On-course marshalls, who will remain in contact with the clubhouse to keep the leaderboard up-to-date.

:: Vouchers for a two-course buffet lunch for the players.

:: A prize table worth £1,500, with the winner receiving the Journal Champion of Champions trophy and individual trophies for the top five.

:: Players wishing to take advantage of the facilities at Rockliffe Hall might like to consider bringing their partner or a friend to stay at the hotel. They will be offered the discounted rate of £130 per room per night on a bed and breakfast basis in a standard room (based on two people sharing).

Additional non-tournament golfers accompanying competing individuals are offered bed and breakfast rates of £180 per room per night in a standard room (based on two people sharing).

Players and their guests staying overnight at Rockliffe Hall will have complimentary use of facilities, including the 50,000sq ft spa and fitness centre.