01 August 2024
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Once again, the picturesque Old Thorns Hotel and Resort in Liphook was the esteemed venue for the Hampshire Refrigeration Society’s annual Golf Day on 25 July. The event, which drew in over 160 enthusiastic participants, was graced by the presence of ACR Journal and Heat Pumps Today’s own Juliet Loiselle, who lent her support as the media partner.
A stunning course and scenery, with only a slight drizzle throughout, meant everyone enjoyed the competition. I spent most of the day whizzing around in my little buggy, getting plenty of team photos. The day started with a Texas Scramble, which saw ‘The Four Divets’ (OCB) winning the 9-hole competition from the 1st Tee. Javac swooped in to win from the 10th Tee.
After a filling brunch, the 18-hole stableford commenced! Competition was fierce. The gross score of the individual winner was Marcus Pugh, who won a £100 golf voucher donated by Diversitech. Runner-up was John McEvoy, who was presented with x2 VIP tickets to the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards, donated by ourselves as media partners.
An air fryer and bottle of champagne went to the winning team, A-Gas, with a score of 82, beating second-place Cool Designs Team 1 by one point, with third and fourth places a further point behind, tied on 80.
My favourite presentation of the evening was to Simon Hammond, who scored zero and won the ‘Needs to play more golf’ prize. In my book, it’s all about ‘taking part’.
Many thanks must go to all of our generous sponsors who donated some magnificent prizes, which were greatly received by the winners and runners-up at the well supported evening meal.
TEXAS SCRAMBLE Sponsored by Prize Winner
1st TEE
Nearest the Pin (Hole 4) CuporiOy Copper Bottle Champagne Matt Potten
Nearest the Pin (Hole 7) iCool Refrigeration Ltd Window Vac Rob Vine
Longest drive (Hole 3) Carrier Solutions UK Cap & Prosecco Tom Luff
9 Hole Texas Scramble
Runners Up HRS 8 bottles Wine iCool Refrigeration Winners Fujitsu Goody bag & brolly OCB
10th TEE
Nearest the Pin (Hole 10) iCool Refrigeration Ltd Window Vac Russ Booth
Nearest the Pin (Hole 16) Carrier Solutions UK Cap & Prosecco James Brooks
Longest drive (Hole 14) Pumps2go/ SICCOM Vodka and Golf Balls Ian Parker
9 Hole Texas Scramble
Winners Fujitsu Goody bag & brolly Team Javac
AFTERNOON COMPETITIONS
18-hole Stableford nearest the pin and longest drive competitions
Longest Drive Sponsored by Prize Winner
Hole 3 Old Thorns Overnight stay for 2 Marcus Pugh
Hole 14 iCool Refrigeration Ltd Window Vac Liam O'Donovan
Hole 17 Cross Rental Services Bottle Whisky Matt Potten
Hole 18 Beijer Ref HRP Cheese board & Wine Dan Ayres
Nearest the Pin Sponsored by Prize Winner
Hole 4 Evomart Vehicle A/C cleaner Tony Holland
Hole 7 iCool Refrigeration Ltd Window Vac Sam Tait
Hole 10 Beijer Ref HRP Cheeseboard & Wine Bruce Oliphant
Hole 16 Hawco Gin & golf balls Adam Dyne
20-28 H/C 18 Hole Stableford
INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Prize Winner
Runner Up Climalife Regency Hamper Kevin Tickle (34)
Winner Carel UK Vax Spot Washer Dave Crate (34)
12-19 H/C 18Hole Stableford
INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Prize Winner
Runner Up Beijer Ref HRP Air Fryer Liam O'Donovan (38)
Winner We Maintain Group Golf Bag Ashley Taylor (43)
1-11 H/C 18Hole Stableford
INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Prize Winner
Runner Up Beijer Ref DW Air Fryer Marcus Pugh (37)
Winner We Maintain Group Golf Bag John McEvoy (38)
Best Nett Score
18 Holes Sponsored by Prize Winner
Runner Up Climalife Regency Hamper Liam O'Donovan (38)
Winner Carel Uk Vax Spot Washer Ashley Taylor (43)
Best Gross Score 18 Hole Stableford
INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Prize Winner
Runner Up ACR JOURNAL VIP Awards Tickets John McEvoy (28)
Winner DiversiTech £100 voucher golf Marcus Pugh (33)
18 Hole Stableford
TEAM Sponsored by Prize Winner
4th Place HRS 4 x Polo Shirts Team Javac (80)
3rd Place Old Thorns Old Thorns 4 ball Carel UK (80)
2nd Place Aspen Group Veto Bags & Torches Cool Designs Team 1 (81)
Winners A Gas Air Fryer & Champagne Team A-GAS (82)
Need To Play More Golf
INDIVIDUAL Sponsored by Prize Winner
Winner LU-VE Book, cap & wine Simon Hammond (0)
