Set in 1000 acres of glorious Northumbrian countryside, Slaley Hall Hotel and Golf Resort provided the stunning backdrop to this year’s Golf Classic Grand Final, which proved to be one of the most challenging, in terms of weather, but ultimately most rewarding.
Finalists and sponsors swapped tales of miraculous drives and noble near misses as they enjoyed, drinks, a gala prize giving banquet and luxury overnight stay.
The Golf Classic has become a must-attend event for those working in the construction industry and continues to attract golfers of all abilities from every corner of the country. Amongst other trades and professions, plumbing and heating engineers, builders, architects, and electrical contractors were represented in this, the tournament’s thirtieth Grand Final.
Huge congratulations go to heating engineer Troy Birkett and his team-mate Richard Batte of Assent Building Control who were worthy winners of the competition.
Not too far behind them were Tony Ball of Madigan Hill, Construction Logistics and his playing partner Chris Smith of the Considerate Contractors Scheme. Aliaxis Sales Director Richard Vidler presented the winners and runners up with their trophies and gift vouchers.
Aliaxis UK were very pleased to continue their long association as corporate sponsors of the Golf Classic. This truly national tournament is also supported by several specialist construction sector titles by leading industry publishing house, TSP Media.
The sponsors took part in their own competition which was keenly fought with Richard Viddler and his team-mate, Trade Plumbing Supplies MD Lawrence Shanks, taking home the coveted Golf Classic Sponsors Trophy, which has been competed over for an extraordinary thirty years. Runners up in the Sponsors competition were Martin Sneddon, Freaser Mcnaughtan and Ross Hannah of Burnawn, together with Aliaxis Regional Key Account Manager Scott Conaghan.
There are more winners! Chris Smith of the Considerate Contractors Scheme won Nearest the Pin, sponsored by TSP Media and Stirling Council forklift driver Mark Hill achieved the Longest Drive. Each was awarded with a trophy and gifts by Jamie Pursey of competition organiser, Mainspring.
We also took time to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding commitment to the Golf Classic of John Digney and Mark Hill who have each played in the tournament throughout the last decade!
Well done to everyone who took part!
The Golf Classic is open to those employed within the UK Mainland construction industry. Each year they take part to enjoy playing golf, meet new people and forge beneficial business associations.
