Marco Penge and Sophie Lamb take on Mark Wharton and John Kemp in the semi final of the 2016 Sunningdale Foursomes. The 2002 winners have a 66 year experience advantage over the young favourites.
Marco Penge and Sophie Lamb favourites for Sunningdale 4somes 2016?
Plus 3 and plus 4 golfers Sophie Lamb and Marco Penge play from 4 handicap in the Sunningdale foursomes nearly an eight shot advantage over normal play.... the only condition being that Sophie has to play from the men's tees. BUt she is not holding back!
Through to the 4th round in the 2016 tournament, these young stars could be on their way to a trophy on Friday afternoon.
Photos from Sunningdale Foursomes 2016
What a great tournament, the Sunningdale Foursomes that allows all golfers to compete.
2002 winners still in the hunt at Sunningdale
As play was suspended today, the 2002 winners John Kemp and Mark Wharton are engrossed in a tight match with French tour pros Raphael Marguery and Nicolas Techer, both based at La Boulie. All square at the turn they need to finish they way they did in the second round when they came back from a deficit at the turn to win 3&2 against Ross Kellet and David Lawwho play on the challenge tour.
Sunningdale Foursomes head wound
Glynn Harris sustained a head wound in the first round of the Sunningdale foursomes but went on to win the match after receiving first aid after playing the 7th hole on the Old course which has a blind driving hole. But no....it was not what you were thinking, he actually hit himself with his ball, playing a shot that hit a tree root and flew back into his forehead!
The injury probably took its toll as Glynn and his partner Jack Frances went down 7&5 in the afternoon.
Sunningdale Foursomes 2016, just enough light
After a one hour delay due to frost on the first day the play was still completed to schedule but players needed good eyesight.
Live scoring is available this year http://www.sunningdale-golfclub.co.uk/tournaments/open-competitions
Is it fair that some courses have a natural backdrop?
Golf Course Photography of natural courses
Read MoreThe start of a year of one image a day of great golf
This is the start of a 365 day project using images to show how privileged we are in the UK&I....the best courses in the world, especially the natural links courses. This is a great example of an unusual start to a links course, a par three approx 190 yards. Heading North from here is a tremendous stretch of natural golf divided by a railway line... any idea where it is?
Great gallery of Rory pics at the BMW PGA
All images here http://kevindiss.com/bmw-pga-wentworth-2015/56847z49g4ealuxhgvxsh254iril8y
Who would want a house here?
Some fun at the BMW PGA
Great fundraising for children in need by Chris Evans, and he likes to have some fun on the golf course.
All images are here http://kevindiss.com/bmw-pga-wentworth-2015/56847z49g4ealuxhgvxsh254iril8y
US Open Qualifying Walton Heath
Great day at the US Open Qualifying at Walton Heath, won by Alexander Levy
Alexander Levy, (-11) 66-67=133
Shiv Kapur, (-10) 67-67=134
John Parry, (-9) 66-69=135
Alex Noren, (-8) 72-64=136
Lucas Bjerregaard, (-7) 67-70=137
Jason Palmer, (-7) 69-68=137
Marcel Siem, (-6) 70-68=138
Garth Mulroy, (-5) 73-66=139
Thomas Aiken, (-5) 71-68 (139)
Marcus Fraser, (-5) 69-70=139
Tjaart Van der Walt, (-5) 72-67=139
Sunningdale Foursomes
John Kemp and Mark Wharton the winners of the tournament in 2002 progressed to the 4th round with a comfortable 4&3 win this afternoon.
More photos here
http://kevindiss.com/new-sunningdale-foursomes-2015/
Scottish Mid Am at St Andrews
The Scottish Mid Am at St Andrews was a great event last week with Paul Moutrie winning.
I am sure everyone will have great memories of some fantastic weather and awesome views.
Breezy conditions added to the great test of golf.
Golf Magazine world top 100
Interesting American view of the top 100
Renaissance club deep rough get in the bunker
You hear tour players say "get in the trap" as they are better from there than the rough, but everyone would say that at Renaissance!
Great place to sit and enjoy the world after a round
A special place to enjoy a cold drink after a round.
Stunning view of the 18th hole at The Carnegie Club Skibo Castle. Now allowing green fee payers.