John Tanner - Scottish roots
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John is 10 handicap member of
Donnington Grove ('Best course in Berkshire) near Newbury and as well as Kingussie ('any course that starts with a par-3 is a match for anyone'), he featured reviews of
Boat of Garten ('Gleneagles of the North'),
Welcombe Hotel ('Pleasant place to enjoy your golf'),
Deanwood Park ('Charming little nine-holer') and
Bishopswood (' A test for any golfer').
" I have been playing golf for years, starting off at the age of five with my grandfather who taught me in the Highlands of Scotland," he recalls.
" I have been very fortunate having had the opportunity to play in many countries while serving in the RAF, including Norway, Belgium, Germany, Sardinia, Spain, Northern Ireland, Holland, France and even the Falklands where 'out of bounds' was a mine field."
This year he achieved his first hole in one while on holiday in India, but says highlight has been to play with both Colin Montgomorie and Lee Westwood in Wales Open Pro-Ams.
He adds: "I'm delighted to wins the shoes and believe Golfmagic to be an excellent forum for golfers throughout the world."
Justin Richards from Walthamstow, London, reviewed
Epping Forest Golf and Country Club ('now called Woolston Manor and great course') and
Ilford Golf Club ('A great socially oriented course')
Aged 35, Justin works as as a computer
programmer and started playing golf only two years ago when a friend convinced him to play nine holes 'on one of the most hilly
and muddy courses I've ever played (Portmore, Barnstaple in North Devon).' I managed to get round in 85 shots and had to return the next day to better it!
He adds: "When I did (with an 83) I was hooked and within two
months joined my local club in Ilford."
