USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Frank maclintock at south herts, and Capello at the grove. He wasn't playing, just walking the cart path.
Ever Bumped Into Someone 'Famous' Whilst Playing Golf??
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Forgot about that - that was the Powerplay thing wasn't it?
Rooter
Money List Winner
I played with a famous person called Smiffy at west sussex.
Not this one below though.. i was mis-sold it.. Knob
Not this one below though.. i was mis-sold it.. Knob
Moquillo19
Assistant Pro
Mr Ludders!!!!
I know who you are!!!! LOL
Fancy seeing you on here!!!
Get your name on the forum members map and we'll have cornered the South East corner!!!
Do ya know who I am????
No real names though cos I like to go incognito!
:thup: LOL
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arnieboy
Challenge Tour Pro
Years ago when he was about 13 I played a round with Stephen Gallagher at the Belfry, he hit it a mile even then! Played in a Pro Am with Sammy Nelson (ex Arsenal) at the London Club but the best moment was when I stood on the first tee at Royal Dornoch with Jimmy Greaves, my all time sporting hero.
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
The society I belong to is run by a guy called Mike who is a right wind up merchant. and he tells the story of how he and another member Doug Bryant were hacking around Wycombe Heights one day, when Doug hit his ball into the woods and they were both looking for it.
A male dog walker joined in the hunt and whilst searching Mike tells the dog walker that " You wouldnt expect a professional athlete to hook his ball so badly", went on to explain that his partner was "THE Douggie Bryant, Used to play for Arsenal back in the late 60's"
"You must remember him" "Charlie George used to clean his boots"
Anyway they managed to convince this chap that he had met an old footy star, signed an autograph and the bloke goes off happy as larry
1 minute later the howls of laughter could be heard for miles.
A male dog walker joined in the hunt and whilst searching Mike tells the dog walker that " You wouldnt expect a professional athlete to hook his ball so badly", went on to explain that his partner was "THE Douggie Bryant, Used to play for Arsenal back in the late 60's"
"You must remember him" "Charlie George used to clean his boots"
Anyway they managed to convince this chap that he had met an old footy star, signed an autograph and the bloke goes off happy as larry
1 minute later the howls of laughter could be heard for miles.
Most random would be Brian Blessed walking his dog while we played Sunningdale Old once, 'Gordon's alive!' echoing through the undergrowth... okay, I made that bit up but you certainly knew what his dog's name was (though I can't remember now!)
Piece
Tour Winner
Minor celebs for me - Peter Crouch, Tony Cottee, Heidar Helguson, Doug McClelland (!) at Silvermere range.
richart
Major Champion
Damon Hill lives round the corner from me, and I did invite him to play in the H4H day, but he was working for Sky.
When I was a junior I met Max Bygraves on the first tee at Parkstone. Also played in front of Michael Parkinson at Swinley. Met Bob Wilson, Arsenal keeper at charity day at Ferndown. For some reason the celebrities seem to play the nicest courses.:mmm:
Caddied for Frank Carson at Calcot Park in a Pro Am. Sandy Lyle played as an amateur, and was hitting a one iron further than the Pro's drivers. First time I ever saw Seve play. Must have been shortly after the 1976 Open when he came second to Johnny Miller.
Mike King (Queenie) who played in the Ryder Cup was a member at my Club Reading, but only ever played with his dad. Had lessons from Roy Mason at Goring and Streatley, Carl's dad.
GB72
Money List Winner
I played with Bob Wilson (and the illustrious MikeH) at a charity golf day a couple of years ago. It was a forum opporunity and I have to say that Bob was a pleasure to play with, very chatty and friendly. The event is an annual one at Belton Park (I was not a member then) arranged by Rory Underwood and there were plenty of famous sportsmen there. Loads were ex Leicester Tigers as well as the likes of Willie Thorne (did a very funny auction) Chris Akabusi (a giant of a man), Gladston Small to name a few. Was a great day and everyone was really approachable, happy to sign autographs etc.
Stuart_Wales
Assistant Pro
So just a few of you then hahahaha
golfcitydweller
Q-School Graduate
can top all of the above ....prince andrew , when he was captain of r & a ....joined us on 1st tee ...m8 and i both had 4 `s ,andrew has a 5 ...2nd tee... andrew pegs it up 1st and m8 says ...well sir ,don`t know what company u play in but a 4 beats a 5 ...sheepish andrew tells minder to pick up his tee....i didn`t know where to look ..classic
Slime
Tour Winner
I once bumped into Roy McFarland, Derby County, whilst playing in Spain and one day when I was lucky enough to be playing Swinley Forest we saw Peter Senior on the course and Tom O'Connor arrived by helicopter..............flash *******.
Slime.
Slime.
richart
Major Champion
I am sure I remember Smiffy saying he played with King George V, and that is when he started calling people nobs.:mmm:
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Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I always thought him as a bit of a pratt.....not quite as big as his son in law Brian Barnes though.
richart
Major Champion
Max Faulkner joined Blackmoor after he won the Open in 1951, before moving on to St Georges Hill the following year. Just read that in my Centenary book.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Max Faulkner joined Blackmoor after he won the Open in 1951, before moving on to St Georges Hill the following year. Just read that in my Centenary book.
You could call him the Ian Poulter of his time.
Not sure if I would want him as my club pro.
Sion
Assistant Pro
I was in a driving range on New Year's Eve, I had no idea how to use the ball dispenser. I turned to the guy queuing behind me and it was Jason mcateer. As a huge LFC supporter that was cool. He was in the bay next to me, nice guy. I also managed to shake hands with tiger woods and co in the 2010 Ryder cup!!
Fyldewhite
Tour Winner
Yes, I was there and they came through us on 13th. Very nice chaps the pair of them too. Played at Mere in front of the whole Liverpool FC squad in April last year (Kenny again, just before they sacked him!!). Then when the open was on at Lytham, Isao Aioki turfed up at our place with full entourage and played behind us. Funny thing was that my mate nearly made him play off the yellows but saw the name on his bag just in time!!
Was playing Ardglass at the same time as Bill Murray (Off the telly Ghostbusters fame) last year during the Irish open week, in fact in one of the photos published, my motors boot spoiler was in shot 
more famous than me! haha.
in fact, here it is, I believe we were going out the 3rd or 4th hole when he was returning back past us towards the 15th.
more famous than me! haha.in fact, here it is, I believe we were going out the 3rd or 4th hole when he was returning back past us towards the 15th.
