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2008 Events at Denver Golf Club

We have listed on these page some of the events that we have held in 2008, so that you can get an idea of the range of events that we put on at Denver.

"Hawthorn Open" Competition - 2008

This is a knock-out competition played during 2008 for a new trophy. All players play from scratch (i.e. no handicap) in matchplay format. The first round matches will need to be played by 20th January 2008, so please register your name and contact details with us at Reception before 5th January 2008.

It is planned that the second round matches should be completed by 3rd February 2008, so that there will be two weeks available in which to play each round.  As the competition is a knock-out, we will not know when the final round will be, as that is dependent on the number of competitors who start.

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St. Valentine's Day Event 2008

Thursday 14th February 2008

Come and enjoy our St. Valentine's Day competition event - it's open to everyone!

Here are the details for the day...

	9.30 am	Arrive for a bacon roll with tea/coffee for everyone
	10.00 am	12-hole morning competition round - shotgun start (all at the same time from different tees) - mixed greensomes (two drives off then alternate strokes from the better drive shot) - in Valentine's (blind draw) format!
	~12.00 noon	3-course lunch in the Clubhouse

This will be a great fun day, so come along and enjoy it with us.

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Denver Juniors' Day 2008

Friday 15th February 2008

Come and join us for a fun-filled day - with a tuition, fun games and a competition! Here are the details...

Please note that sharing clubs is not permitted, but we do have clubs for hire.

Parents are welcome to stay all day if they wish. This will be a great fun day, so come along and enjoy it with us.

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Mothering Sunday 2008

Sunday 2nd March 2008

Why not treat your Mum or your wife to lunch at the Club on Mothering Sunday?

On the day, you can choose from:

Sherry on arrival

Beef, Lamb, Steak Pie, Salmon and Prawn Gratin or Nut Roast

served with fresh locally-grown vegetables, complete with all the trimmings

Selection of Desserts

Coffee and Mints

Two courses and Coffee. Please book as early as you can, as numbers are limited - telephone Downham Market (01366) 385716, or book at Reception.

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Club Match: Ladies Home v Ely

Saturday 15th March 2008

9.30 am. Registration and Coffee

18 holes Greensomes and Matchplay golf

followed by a 2-Course Lunch with Coffee

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St. Patrick's Day Cross-Country Event 2008

Monday 17th March 2008

9.30 am Registration and Coffee

6-hole Irish Team format cross-country golf

followed by a 2-Course Irish Banquet with Coffee

Please book in advance either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or by booking at Reception.

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Ryder Cup Match: Denver v Ely

Friday 21st March 2008

This competition is open to ladies, gentlemen and juniors whether Members or non-members. It is a four-ball better ball match, both singles and matchplay formats.

Please book in advance either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or by booking at Reception. Please ensure you have paid your entry fee before 21st March in order to confirm your place.

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Children’s Easter Sunday Egg Hunt and Lunch

Sunday 23rd March 2008

During the day there will be a Driving Range competition, which is open to all.

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Easter Monday Monthly Open Club Competition

Monday 24th March 2008

This competition is open to all Members, guests and Non-Members alike. Teams of four will be drawn at random on the day!

Ball Sweep on the day.

To enter please book either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or at Reception.

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Easter Junior Half-Term Day Camps and Competitions

Competition Day - Thursday 27th March 2008

Individual and Team format over 12 holes with competition for Nearest the Pin, plus team and individual prizes up for grabs!

	1.00 pm	Registration
	1.30 pm	Tee-off
	4.00 pm	Prize-giving - Nearest the Pin, Team and Individual prizes

To enter, please book either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or at Reception.

One-Day Camps - Monday 31st March and Friday 4th April 2008

From 9.30 am to 4.00 pm on both days.

• Golf clinic and swing instruction with video and the Junior Explanar

• Short game competitions with prizes

• Hot lunch followed by Rules and Etiquette session

• 12-hole competition - individual and team format

• Main prize presentation at the end of the day

Clubs are available if required and juniors of all ages and standards of play are most welcome on these days.

Any parent who would like to be a marshal for the day, please let us know either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716 or by telling at Reception.  You will be fed and watered on the day!  Thank you.

Please book for either day or both days by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or at Reception.

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U.S. Masters Breakfast & Golf

Sunday 13th Apri1 2008

There will be prizes awarded for Nearest the Pin and for the individual round.

To enter, please book at Reception. Please note that we need to have your payment in full before the day of the event.

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Monthly Open Competition: Texas Scramble

Saturday 19th April 2008

This competition is open to all members, guests and non-members. It will be played over 18 holes with teams being drawn on the day.

9.00am

Registration

9.30am

Tee-off: Texas Scramble (the format and rules of the competition will be explained on the day)

There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams and Nearest the Pins prizes.

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St George's Day Cup

Wednesday 23rd April 2008

On the day a blind draw for partners will be made and handicaps applied. The format will be fourball better ball - with a twist! - over 18 holes.

There will be prizes for Nearest the Pins and some hidden prizes.

To enter, please book at Reception. Please note that we need to have your payment in full before the day of the event.

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Monthly Open Competition: Greensomes

Saturday 17th May 2008

Open to all members, guests and non-members

9.00am

Registration

9.30am

Tee-off: Greensomes (the format and rules of the competition will be explained on the day)

There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams and Nearest the Pins prizes.

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Team Pro Swindle Open Evening

Friday 23rd May 2008

Jason and Karl have teamed up to throw down the gauntlet to all comers!

Teams of four (if you can't make a up a team of four, don't worry - we'll sort out the teams before the start) will play a 12-hole competition in greensomes format with 1st, 2nd and 3rd team prizes. "Greensomes" will be explained before the start. Your team also places a bet against the Pro Team winning - and your team will be given a handicap to help even things up!

This event is open to Members and Non-Members alike. 50% of each team's entrance is their stake and if your team wins, your bet is doubled and the team goes through into the Pro Swindle Final at the end of the year.

Tee-off will be at 6.00 pm. Afterwards, you can stay for a barbeque (starting at about 8.00 pm, depending on how fast the golf is), so why not bring the rest of your family along to enjoy the fun afterwards?

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Denver Juniors' Half-Term Event 2008

Tuesday 27th May 2008

Junior Ryder Cup Match v Ely On Par:

18-hole (2 x 9 holes) competition with Nearest the Pin prizes and winning team medals.

Wednesday and Thursday 28th and 29th May 2008

Junior One-Day Golf Camps from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm on both days:

• Golf clinic and swing instruction with video and the Junior Explanar

• Short game competitions with prizes

• Hot lunch followed by Rules and Etiquette session

• 12-hole competition - individual and team format

• Main prize presentation at the end of the day

Clubs are available if required and juniors of all ages and standards of play are most welcome on these days.

Discounts for a two-day ticket and for two or more Juniors booked at the same time.

Any parent who would like to be a marshal for the day, please let us know either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716 or by telling at Reception.  You will be fed and watered on the day!  Thank you.

Please book for either day or both days by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or at Reception.

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HSBC Wee Wonders Qualifying Day

Friday 30th May 2008

The HSBC Wee Wonders Championships is a junior golf tournament that gives boys and girls aged five to twelve a way to progress from coaching competitions into competitive golf.

Playing on par- 3 golf courses, in ‘flag format’, children will get the chance to see how they score against others their age. They will have 36 shots to get as far round the course as possible. Where the ball stops, they plant their flag. If they get further than others their age, they’ve won!

Please see the HSBC Wee Wonders Web site for full information about the Championship.

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Macmillan Cancer Support Charity Day

Saturday 7th June 2008

	Denver Golf Club is holding this fund-raising event in aid of the work of Macmillan Cancer Support.  Here are the details of the day's events:
Morning Golf Competition There will be a Golf Competition of 12 holes, with prizes and certificates for the winners. The competition is open to anyone and everyone is welcome to enter. Teams of four play Pro-Am format (best two net scores out of the four count) with individual handicap strokes awarded to each player for each hole by the Club professionals. The scores are carried over to the afternoon competition. Bring and Buy and Car Boot Sale Commencing at 12.00 noon, we will have a Bring and Buy sale along the driveway to the club.  Stall holders or boot sale entries can sell any items (but please provide your own stalls). Pitch/ stall fee goes to Macmillan Cancer Support. Please ring the office on 01366 385716 to book. Refreshments will also be available from the clubhouse. Afternoon Golf Competition Macmillan Cancer Support Day 2007 © Denver Golf Club 2007 12 hole competition following the morning format. Food, drinks and ice creams will be available from the clubhouse. Fundraising During the afternoon, amongst other activities there will be a tombola stall and raffles to raise money for this wonderful cause. All profits will be presented to Macmillan Cancer Support. Please ring the office on 01366 385716 for further information.   If you want to join in and help raise some money for this wonderful charity, please discuss it with our staff. If you have something to sell yourself, why not book a pitch and put up your own stall?  All fees will go to the charity. We're looking forward to a wonderful and worthwhile day, so do come and join in and help us raise as much money as we can.  We'd love to see you - even if you don't want to play golf.

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Club Match: Ladies Home v Ely On-Par

Saturday 14th June 2008

9.30 am. Registration and Coffee

18 holes Greensomes Matchplay golf

followed by a 2-Course Lunch with Coffee

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Friday 20th June 2008

9.30 am. Registration and Coffee

18 holes Greensomes Matchplay golf

followed by a 2-Course Lunch with Coffee

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Monthly Open Competition: 18-hole Team Play

Sunday 22nd June 2008

Open to all members, guests and non-members

9.00am

Registration and draw for teams of two.

9.30am

Tee-off: Team Play (the format and rules of the competition will be explained on the day)

There will be prizes for the the best two scores over six holes; best three scores over six holes; best four scores over six holes.

There will also be Ball Sweep on the day.

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Friday 27th June 2008

Once again, Jason and Karl - undefeated so far - have teamed up to throw down the gauntlet to all comers!

Teams of four (if you can't make a up a team of four, don't worry - we'll sort out the teams before the start) will play a 12-hole competition in greensomes format with 1st, 2nd and 3rd team prizes. The "Greensomes" format will be explained before the start. Your team also places a bet against the Pro Team winning and - under the Pro Swindle Handicap Allowance system - your team will be given a handicap to help even things up!

This fun event is open to Members, Guests and Non-members alike. 50% of each team's entrance is their stake and if your team wins, your bet is doubled and the team goes through into the Pro Swindle Final at the end of the year.

Tee-off will be at 6.00 pm. Afterwards, players can stay for a barbeque-style buffet (starting at about 8.00 pm, depending on how quick the golf is), and are welcome to invite the rest of their family and their friends along to enjoy the fun.

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Monthly Open Competition: 18-hole Team Competition

Saturday 12th July 2008

Open to all members, guests and non-members

9.00am

Registration and draw for teams of two.

9.30am

Tee-off: Foursomes Team Competition (the format and rules of the competition will be explained on the day)

There will also be Ball Sweep on the day.

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Team Pro Swindle Open Evening

Friday 25th July 2008

Once again, Jason and Karl - undefeated so far - have teamed up to throw down the gauntlet to all comers!

Teams of four (if you can't make a up a team of four, don't worry - we'll sort out the teams before the start) will play a 12-hole competition in greensomes format with 1st, 2nd and 3rd team prizes. The "Greensomes" format will be explained before the start. Your team also places a bet against the Pro Team winning and - under the Pro Swindle Handicap Allowance system - your team will be given a handicap to help even things up!

This fun event is open to Members, Guests and Non-members alike. 50% of each team's entrance is their stake and if your team wins, your bet is doubled and the team goes through into the Pro Swindle Final at the end of the year.

Tee-off will be at 6.00 pm. Afterwards, players can stay for a barbeque-style buffet (starting at about 8.00 pm, depending on how quick the golf is), and are welcome to invite the rest of their family and their friends along to enjoy the fun.

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3 x Junior One-Day Camps

Friday 1st August
Friday 15th August
Wednesday 27th August 2008

From 9.30 am to 4.00 pm on all days.

• Golf clinic and swing instruction with video and the Junior Explanar

• Short game competitions with prizes

• Hot lunch followed by Rules and Etiquette session

• 18-hole competition - individual and team format

• Main prize presentation at the end of the day

Clubs are available if required and juniors of all ages and standards of play are most welcome on these days.

Any parent who would like to be a marshal for the day, please let us know either by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716 or by telling us at Reception.  You will be fed and watered on the day!  Thank you.

Please book for either day or both days by telephoning Downham Market (01366) 385716, or at Reception.

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2 x Young Masters' Junior Golf Four-Day Camps

4th, 5th, 6th and 7th August - 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
18th, 19th, 20th and 22nd August 2008 - 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm (note: NOT on 21st August)

Young Masters' Golf (YMG) is a unique, comprehensive and structured tuition programme, guaranteed to make your introduction to the great game of golf exciting and fun.

When you join YMG you will receive a great course folder with colourful notes to enhance your daily sessions that cover specific topics, such as swing, rules and etiquette or general knowledge topics each day as well as a lesson task.

On the final day there is a competition with prizes and presentation certificates for your course.

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Monthly Open Competition: Stableford

Sunday 17th August 2008

This competition is open to all members, guests and non-members. It will be played over 18 holes with teams being drawn on the day.

Optional ball sweep on the day.

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Team Pro Swindle Open Evening

Friday 22nd August 2008

Jason and Karl have teamed up to throw down the gauntlet to all comers again! Take heart - six teams have managed to beat them now...

Teams of four (if you can't make a up a team of four, don't worry - we'll sort out the teams before the start) will play a 9-hole competition in greensomes format with 1st, 2nd and 3rd team prizes. "Greensomes" will be explained before the start. Your team also places a bet against the Pro Team winning - and your team will be given a handicap to help even things up!

This event is open to Members and Non-Members alike. 50% of each team's entrance is their stake and if your team wins, your bet is doubled and the team goes through into the Pro Swindle Final at the end of the year.

Tee-off will be at 6.00 pm.

Afterwards, you can stay for a barbeque (starting at about 8.00 pm, depending on how fast the golf is), so why not bring the rest of your family along to enjoy the fun afterwards?

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Denver Golf Club Junior Open 2008

Friday 29th August 2008

The Denver Junior Golf Summer Programme finishes on 29th August 2008 with the Denver Golf Club Junior Open. The competition is open to all Junior players, whether Members or not.

The day's programme will be:

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Club Match: Ladies Home v Ely On-Par

Saturday 13th September 2008

9.30 am. Registration and Coffee

18 holes Greensomes Matchplay golf

followed by a 2-Course Lunch with Coffee

Please book your place at Reception or telephone us on Downham Market (01366) 385716.

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Seniors' Ryder Cup Match Play

Thursday 18th September 2008

9-hole competition open to all over 55s - Members, friends and guests - starting at 4.00 pm followed by a barbeque.

The event is being organised by the 1st-of-the-Month Tuesday Club group, which is subsidising the cost of the barbeque. The day's menu will consist of a range of barbeque meats with various salads and bread rolls with Martini and lemonade and tea/coffee after play.

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Ryder Cup Match: Denver Golf Club v Ely On Par

Saturday 20th September 2008

This competition is open to all Members, guests and non-members. Currently, Denver Golf Club is one point up for the year's event.

This match will consist of a fourball, better ball round at Ely On Par Golf Club and a singles matchplay round at Denver Golf Club, with a Nearest the Pin competition.

The timetable for the day is:

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Inaugural Denver Ladies' Open Competition

Monday 22nd September 2008

Entry forms for this event are available at reception.

Closing date for entries is Monday 15th September 2008.

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Charity Golf Day 2008 Friday 26th September 2008

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the only charitable organisation in the world with the primary objective of finding the cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. It was founded by a small group of parents of children with type 1 diabetes who recognised that insulin injections are not the cure for this life threatening and lifelong condition.

JDRF recognises the challenges of living with type 1 diabetes and advocates to ensure that the condition is fully understood. It provides information for families affected by the condition and encourages them to become directly involved in supporting research for the cure. Denver Golf Club is therefore proud to be supporting JDRF's fund-raising efforts through this Charity Golf Day.

The programme for the day will be:

During the day, there will be an opportunity to run stalls along the drive (or inside if the weather is not suitable). A small cost is requested (100% to JDRF) - please provide your own stall and telephone 01366 38 5716 to book a place.

JDRF volunteers and staff have been responsible for raising over £600 million to support type 1 diabetes research since the charity’s inception. JDRF raises money to drive world-class research to prevent, treat and cure type 1 diabetes and its serious and debilitating complications. For 30 years it has been fundamentally involved in the delivery of advances in this field; seeking out, assessing and monitoring the best science to drive the breakthroughs that improve management of type 1 diabetes and will ultimately cure the condition.

For further information about JDRF and type 1 diabetes, please go to http://www.jdrf.org.uk.

JDRF is an independent charity with its own Board of Directors and registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, number 295716.

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Team Pro Swindle Open Competition - the final one of 2008!

Saturday 27th September 2008

Jason and Karl have teamed up to throw down the gauntlet to all comers again! Take heart - somehow, there are now six teams that have managed to beat them...

Teams of four (if you can't make a up a team of four, don't worry - we'll sort out the teams before the start) will play a 9-hole competition with 1st, 2nd and 3rd team prizes. The format of the competition will be explained before the start. Your team also places a bet against the Pro Team winning - and your team will be given a handicap to help even things up!

This event is open to Members and Non-Members alike. 50% of each team's entrance is their stake and if your team wins, your bet is doubled and the team goes through into the Pro Swindle Final at the end of the year.

Tee-off at 2.00 pm - please note the change from the usual time.

Afterwards, you can stay for a barbeque (starting at about 5.00 pm, depending on how fast the golf is), so why not bring the rest of your family along to enjoy the fun afterwards?

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Ladies' Club Match: Denver Golf Club v Ely On Par - Away

Saturday 11th  October 2008

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Monthly Open Medal Competition

Saturday 18th October 2008

Optional ball sweep.

Open to all Members.

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Denver Golf Club Beaujolais Day

Wednesday 15th October 2008

Come and join in the fun and play a Texas Scramble on the Hawthorns Course.  This will be followed by a French style lunch - including mussels, cheeses, French sticks and, of course, a Beaujolais.

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Seniors' Club Match: Denver Golf Club vEly On Par - Away

Friday 31st October 2008

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Denver Golf Club Quiz Evening

Saturday 8th November 2008

Come and join us for an evening of fun starting at 7.00 pm!

Proceeds to charity.

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Denver Cross-Country Open Competition

Tuesday 11th November 2008

Booking in advance required, please.

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Monthly Open Competition: Fourball Better Ball

Sunday 16th November 2008

Optional ball sweep 2's available.

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Seniors' Christmas Competition and Lunch

Tuesday 9th December 2008

We hope you will be able to join in the fun. Non- players are welcome to just enjoy the meal with the players, so perhaps you can invite some of your friends from other clubs.

Please advise your menu preferences (available at the Club) a week before the event. Thank you.

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Monthly Open Christmas Competition

Saturday 13th December 2008

Please register at the Reception desk.

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Christmas Competition (Parent and Child fun game)

Sunday 21st December 2008

This will be a pairs competition in greensomes format over 9 holes on the Hawthorns Course.

There will be an optional family Christmas lunch after the game and we ask you to make your bookings for this in advance, please.

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If you have an idea for an event you would like to see held at Denver Golf Club, please let us know either by telephone on Downham Market (01366) 385716 (international telephone +44 1366 385 716) or use our on-line e-mail service.

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