The Golf At Goodwood Invitational returned to The Downs course on Saturday 29 July in our annual event for members to invite a guest and showcase Golf At Goodwood and what the Estate has to offer.

26 members and their guests took to the course in the pairs betterball format whilst being able to try out different activities that are available to do on the estate.

Players arrived at The Kennels car park to drop off their golf bags before they were put in our unique woody buggies before the 11am shotgun start.

Whilst out on the course, there were various on-course challenges which had prizes which were supported by the wider estate. On-course activities included:

    - A James Braid Lounge on the 1st with the chance for golfers to Beat James Braid
    - Nearest the pin competition on the 8th
    - Double pin challenge on the 12th
    - Nearest the pin and Flop Shot Challenge on the 17th
    - Nearest the pin in two on the 18th

Members had the chance to try out something new with team members from the Clay Shoot around to give golfers the opportunity to give Clay Shooting a trial run. For more information on the Goodwood Clay Shoot, please click here.

Once golfers had returned from the course, there was a Trackman Longest Drive competition onto the Duchess’ Paddock.

A big thank you to The Kennels for our buffet breakfast which included English Sparkling Wine from Gusbourne. There was also the opportunity to try some Goodwood produce from around the estate during their round with Goodwood cheese on the 1^st and the chance to enjoy a tipple of Goodwood Beer and Goodwood Gin on the 12^th.

With all of these activities on the course, there were plenty of points to be won. Congratulations to Simon Hutchin and Matthew Hutchin who won with a score of 43. Mark Lacey and Derek Power finished 2^nd with a score of 42, followed by Steve Brookwell and Gill Brookwell who also had a score of 42.

Top 10 points score results as follows:

1. Simon Hutchin + Matthew Hutchin - 43 points

2. Steve Brookwell + Gill Brookwell - 42 points

3. Mark Lacey + Derek Power - 42 points

4. Brian P Saunders + Mark Tapply - 41 points

5. Daniel Sykes + Jordan Byrne - 41 points

6. Ben Pope + Mark Gordon - 40 points

7. Robin Trippick + Simon Trippick - 39 points

8. Darren Brewer + Ian Mills - 39 points

9. Rick Plowman + Peter Hill - 39 points

10. Sean Friedman + Paul Healy - 39 points

The on-course activity winners can be found below:

1st Hole - Beat James Braid - William Sutton

8th Hole - Nearest the Pin - Paul Healy

17th Hole - Nearest the Pin - Jeremy Wilkins

17th Hole - Flop Shot Challenge - Pete Ferguson

18th Hole - Nearest the Pin in Two - Gregor Myles

Thank you to everyone who took part and we look forward to seeing you next year.