Promoting stroke awareness

And supporting the

THE SOCIAL GOLFER

S G RATING SCHEME

Hole in 1.. Out of this world, a truly unbelievable place

Hole in 2.. ALBATROSS, exceptional, very enjoyable, must visit.

Hole in 3. EAGLE  very good, would revisit, recommended

Hole in 4. BIRDIE Quality day out,enjoyable

Par 5.. Nothing exceptional but worth the visit

BOGEY Bit of a disappointment but would give another go

DOUBLE BOGEY.. Major disappointment, been there done it, not bothered about returning.

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THE SOCIAL GOLFER BOOK

 

Published by Bridge Books

 

The Social Golfer is the travel and golfing journal of stroke victim Ian Halliwell.

Prior to his stroke in December 2006 at the age of 48, Halliwell, an avid golfer had enjoyed many boys’ trips to Spain, Tenerife, Tunisia and South Africa. Playing off 8 he still harboured dreams of retiring and trying for his card on the Seniors Tour.

Following his stroke which left him critically ill and severely disabled for three months. the desire to return to golf despite being repeatedly told he was unlikely to swing a club again, remained as strong as ever.

When within six months he returned to the golf course, it became abundantly clear to him that he would be unable to reach a standard approaching that required to obtain a Seniors Card. So he turned his attention to organising Celeb-Ams and participating in Pro- Ams raising funds for The Stroke Association and raising stroke awareness. To date he has raised over £15,000.

Heeding advice received from old golf pro Bernard Hunt, Halliwell aspired to become the best damned social golfer on the planet, playing on all five major continents, at the best courses in the best cities and in the best amateur competitions,

This is his story so far…

 

THIS WEB SITE will promote THE SOCIAL GOLFER RATINGS and Invites Golfers to send in their stories and pictures of any Golf Trips which will form the basis of future publications and ratings.
The Stroke Association

Ian Halliwell Social Golfer presents Rick

Cressman Proprietor Nailcote Hall with the Prestigious ALBATROSS Award

 

What is Social Golf?…..it could be camaraderie with the boys or gals, a piss up in the 19th hole, playing well in good weather on well-manicured and prepared courses or perhaps it is Golf played in the best places, where your partner and friends feel equally at home away from the golf course. It is on pleasing-to-the-eye courses, where nature and sport combine in harmony. It is where history has been made, and you are walking in the footsteps of heroes. It is where you meet new friends, get a new understanding on life, where the competitive side is the last ingredient and how you perform is frankly irrelevant.