Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of participants in the regional finals of the Building Services Golf Championship. Now it’s on to the the Belfry for the grand final…

The inaugural Building Services Golf Championship has been an overwhelming success, despite one of the wettest summers in history. Players from across the m&e industry battled it out in the three regional qualifiers for a place in the Grand Final at the Belfry on 23 and 24 September.

EMC made sure competitors were well looked after. Bacon rolls at breakfast ensured everyone made it to at least the ninth hole, where fresh fruit refuelled them to carry on to the 18th. A drink or two in the clubhouse was followed by dinner, during which the winners were announced.

Post-competition education and entertainment were provided in equal measure by the PGA’s golf professional Simon Wordsworth, whose swing analysis was a highlight for many.

And so to the final. Sponsors and qualifying readers will see the final day of the European Tours Quinn Direct Masters and play the same course the next morning.

EMC wishes each of our qualifying pairs and our much-valued sponsors the very best of luck at the Belfry. The results of the final will be published later in the year.

"First class venue, great surroundings and a course in perfect condition. Organisation was smooth and professional. A very cheery welcome from the team and a hearty breakfast. Après-golf was just as good, gathering in the bar for expert tuition/tips from the professionals, along with some laughs."

Ian Twydell, winner at Bowood Park

"I and my partner won the Division 1 prize at Hanbury Manor and are looking forward to playing at the Belfry. The event was very well organised and the sponsor gifts were welcome. Compliments are due overall. Many thanks."

Steve Faulkner, Team Q Maintenance

"With BSj and EMC magazines behind it, the Building Services Golf Championship will clearly be a regular event in the industry calendar, and Potterton Commercial is delighted to be involved. The heats were a perfect opportunity to entertain key customers."

Richard Walker, Potterton Commercial

Mere Golf & Country Club, Cheshire

Tuesday 19 June
Northern Region

Mere has developed from its earliest mentions in the Doomsday Book into Cheshire’s finest private membership and corporate hospitality venue. The championship-standard parkland course, designed by Open champions James Braid and George Duncan in 1934 and opened on 11 May 1935, is set around the Mere (lake), and provides some of the most challenging holes in professional golf.

Bowood Golf & Country Club, Wiltshire

Thursday 28 June
Midland & South-West Region

Voted among the top 10 new courses in Britain and the top 50 golf destinations in Europe by Golf World Magazine, Bowood boasts one of the finest 18-hole courses in the south of England. It competes for length as well as difficulty with the toughest championship courses. Numerous tree and water barriers, plus cunningly placed bunkers, ensure you have more to think about than just cutting the corners.

Marriott Hanbury Manor, Hertfordshire

Tuesday 3 July
Southern Region

Built around the family home in 1890, the original Harry Vardon golf course has since been sympathetically redesigned by Jack Nicklaus II. With its cleverly sited trees and picturesque water hazards, the course at Hanbury offers a true challenge to anyone who enjoys their golf.
It is a PGA European Tour venue and has played host to many important championships including the English Open.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor