Kingswood G&CC to host Golf and Poker Challenge

In April, Kingswood Golf & Country Club will host the Golf and Poker Challenge, a new competition which amalgamates the two different sports

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In April, Kingswood Golf & Country Club will host the Golf and Poker Challenge, an exciting format which amalgamates the two different sports.

The motivation behind the event was the desire to bring the image and enjoyment of golf into the 21st century.

"Personally I still love the odd round of foursomes and the challenge of strokeplay Medal in 30mph winds, but golf needs a little something to get everyone excited, like T20 has in cricket," said Mark Stewart, Kingswood's Secretary.

"After hosting two successful Poker evenings in 2012 I made a decision to host a Golf and Poker Challenge.

"The idea is that the amount of Stableford points you get over nine holes will determine how many poker chips you start with during the poker element of the event.

"There will also be bonus chips for longest drive and nearest the pin, and a bonus ball will be used on one hole, which will allocate you double points on that particular hole."

TaylorMade has generously donated its latest R1 driver as the first prize.

"The idea of the day is to offer something to both Kingswood members and to visitors in the area who enjoy golf, and most importantly, a good laugh on a Friday evening!" said Mark.

Nick Bonfield
Nick Bonfield
Features Editor

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

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