Greetings golfers,

Well I've written some of my 500 previous newsletters from differing places around the world, but today's comes from probably the most beautiful location ever. Jo and I are taking a week's holiday prior to the MacKenzie in Winnipeg and are in Deep Cove Vancouver. Sat on the terrace at our apartment, we are renting the view is beautiful - what do you think?

The Home Internationals at Moortown GC...

We certainly had a great week at The Home Internationals at Moortown last week, with Ireland pipping England in the closest of matches. The praise of the course and the club from everybody was unanimous, and for once we even had pretty good weather for a Major tournament at Moortown.

Thanks to all the members who helped make it a great week. The official photographer snapped a few great pictures of the members on duty, which can be seen by clicking here.

My favourite was posted on twitter by England Golf of Moortown's Scoreboard Triplets 

Pete storms to victory...

Past Captain Pete Wilson obviously picked up some good tips while helping out as he stormed to victory last Saturday in the August Stableford. He scored 40 points even with a penalty shot on the 16th hole due to hitting himself with his ball! 

Ian Botterill was second with 39 points with a fine 22 points on the back nine. Stuart Santon continues a really solid season winning Division one with 38 points, playing the back nine in two under par. It was a Callaway Apex 1-2 in Division one as Richard Brown was second, with both Richard and Stuart having been fitted for new Callaway irons this year.

Right I'm off for a bit of kayaking and then fly to Winnipeg to join the team to try and win the MacKenzie. I think we've got a really strong team this year and if we can't win it, we surely must beat Alwoodley and get revenge for last year!

Hope the weather is better for the rearranged R&A Trophy on Saturday.