Haywards Heath Golf Club celebrate George’s 90th birthday

On a bright clear winter’s day and despite the awful ground conditions a great many Haywards Heath Golf Club members turned out to play golf in tribute to George Chandler on his 90th birthday.
By Frank Bretland
Published 5th Mar 2015, 08:15 BST
George with captains Kathy Honeysett and Mark Gerken cutting the cakeGeorge with captains Kathy Honeysett and Mark Gerken cutting the cake
George with captains Kathy Honeysett and Mark Gerken cutting the cake

The club had arranged a fun competition to be followed by coffee and cakes in the afternoon to recognise George’s contribution to the club over his many years has a member.

A shotgun start at 9:00am began the team competition with George, Club Captain Mark Gerken, and his wife Julie with Mark Bawden completing George’s team.

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George’s team managed a credible 70 pts to come third. Second were Tony Jones, Tony Henocq, David Shore and Graham Abbott with 72 pts

Poster for George ChandlerPoster for George Chandler
Poster for George Chandler

The winning team consisting of Martin and Margaret Jones, Mike Abbot and Brian McCully managed an outstanding 81pts.

George’s thank you speech to the club was quite an emotional one and it was no surprise that at times he was lost for words. In all is was a great day for all who took part, and a reminder to everyone that no matter how old you are good friends and good company are priceless.