Winning Team Photo

Fortified by an early breakfast of bacon rolls and hot drinks, the teams braved the early morning rain to make their way to their designated tee, ready for a 9am shot gun start.

Making a strong start and keeping the momentum going for eighteen holes is never easy but the team was able to dig deep and with the sun coming out midway through the round, things became much more enjoyable.

The Fair Oak Suite was the setting for a 3 course late lunch and following the meal, excitement mounted when Mark White, Botely Park’s Golf Pro joined the gathering to announce the prize winners.

 
The winning team were announced as Widenet Computer Services with the trophy awarded to Managing Director Nigel Powell (far right) and the rest of his team consisting of Kevin Morris, Mike Whittaker and Lloyd Winters.

Congratulations were extended to all the teams involved and especially to Widenet who, in addition to winning the overall team trophy also scooped the best individual (Mike Whittaker) and individual runner up (Lloyd Winters) prizes.

Having won the competition in 2006 followed by a 3rd place in 2007 and runner up position last year, Nigel Powell was pleased that his team was able to take the top slot once again.

Asked about the event, Nigel was quick to point out how his team had looked forward to the day and what the win had meant to them.

“We really wanted to win the first Hampshire wide tournament – the key was teamwork and tactics, ensuring that when someone had a bad hole, the other players did not attempt impossible or high risk shots.

The golf challenge is a great way to meet other firms in a relaxed setting and we were impressed by the organisation and quality of the day which everyone enjoyed taking part in”