The fan-favourite GDG Singles Open returned to a sun-soaked Grove Golf Club, a familiar and fitting home for some of our most iconic events. With several more occasions lined up at The Grove this summer, the venue once again proved why it’s a GDG favourite.
The competition was fierce as previous champions returned to defend their titles, but this year belonged to Mark Kingdom. On a day when legends are made (or at least added to the tongue-in-cheek GDG Gold Jacket Hall of Fame), Mark rose above the field to become only the third winner of the coveted Gold Jacket, joining Paul Nash and Simon Hopkin in exclusive company.
A special mention goes to Ethan Goddard, an incredibly talented 10-year-old golfer who competed on the day. It was brilliant to see Ethan and his father take on the course together at their first GDG event. Ethan impressed everyone with his skill and composure, becoming our youngest ever golfer to compete, definitely one to watch for the future.
While the competition was serious, the atmosphere remained fun and relaxed, with plenty of laughs and camaraderie enjoyed by all.
A big thank you as always to Buffoon Media and Riley Sports for capturing the action in style on what was another fantastic day at The Grove.
