I would just like to thank you, and Jennian Homes for the wonderful opportunity given to the six of us, who won the “Tee off with a Legend” competition. The whole thing was just a wonderful experience from start to finish, and Stu was the ultimate host, very generous and well organised.
I know that most of us really couldn’t believe that we had actually won a coveted spot in the competition! Clearwater was just wonderful, a stunning course, a beautiful resort, and we had a lovely meal together in the evening. Shirley Golf Course too was also great and I know we all really enjoyed both days and the opportunity to meet each other.
To finish the experience with a visit to Bob Charles special trophy room at Shirley, really topped the whole thing off and Sir Bob, … well, he is just the ultimate gentleman. What a great ambassador for golf that he is for all New Zealanders, always thinking about the game and how it can be bettered for the masses, a legendary great player, a role model in terms of a healthy lifestyle, and his conduct on the course is impeccable.
All in all an experience that none of us will forget, – not many people can say they have played a round with Sir Bob Charles. I have come home with a renewed enthusiasm for my golf, believe me, I’m always keen… but if he can still shoot a par round and better in his 80’s… there is still hope for me yet.
Knocking on the wrong side of 50 these days, I keep thinking I had better hurry up if I want to improve a bit more, …. well if he can do it at his age, I think I just may still have a bit more time up my sleeve! Thanks so much for your generosity and the opportunity of a lifetime – I’ll be working on that overswing and I’m planning on getting that handicap down a bit further yet!
Thanks again for such a great experience.