James Gibb and Miguel Marquez went to Camberley Heath Golf Club to attempt the mammoth task of qualifying for the Senior Open. After a few practice rounds at this famous Harry Colt course designed through the pine trees and heathland at Camberley, they teed off alongside 120 others in a strokeplay shoot-out for 6 places at the main event in Sunningdale.
Miguel was playing alongside an Aussie golfing legend Noel Ratcliffe who has 15 professional tournament wins under his belt. Noel finished 5 over par having taken seven shots on a par 3, so he missed the cut by six shots. Miguel, having parred the course in practice suffered an early double-bogey which set him back. Nothing went his way and he came in 12-over par while James came in 11-over. Both agreed it was an amazing experience.
As Miguel's caddy and manager I got to meet some golfing legends like Ryder Cup star Manuel Pinero and the great Miguel Angel Jimenez.Rubbing shoulders with golfing greats is one thing, whether any of their skills rubs off on me is another matter.

Friday 10th July was a hot and sunny day and around fifty players took part in the 3rd annual Musketeers Charity Day competition.

The course was in good condition with soft greens and hard fairways and some good scores were recorded. 
Nearest the pin on the 10th was John Schoenemeacker and the longest drive (18th) was won by Lucy Hole.

The proceeds of the day go to the Junior Golf Academy at Château de Pallanne so it was good to see several of the academy students taking part. The Junior section put in some good performances with George Coleman coming 4th, Benjamin came 3rd, Louis 2nd and young Alexis the Junior winner with 34 points.

In the main competition the ladies did well filling two of the top three places. Third prize went to Aude de Casteneau with 38 points, second prize went to Maximilien Cracchi with 41 points and the winner of the perpetual Charity Day trophy was Jennifer Lee with 42 points. (See picture above).

48 people sat down to lunch and afterwards we held a charity auction. Restaurant meals, green fees, golf clubs, training aids, trolleys, bags, fine wines — you name it we auctioned it. It is too soon to know exactly how much has been raised for the Junior Academy as there is still money coming in, but thanks to everyone's generosity and Roland Lafargue in particular, it looks as though we will be handing over around 3,000€. Many, many thanks to all those who gave prizes, auction lots, donations and their time. Another superb Musketeers day.