The beginning
The story of how 'the shires golf society' came about
It all began with Mick Masters meeting Joe and David White at Ingatestone Golf Society in 1988. After two years of playing together they decided to go to Foxhills Golf Club for a weekend in June 1990. Mick brought along Ron Bontoft, even though he didn't play golf! After borrowing clubs and three very drunken days they decided to form their own Society. Each put in £1,000 and bought four cups.
Mick: Rufford Masters
Ron: Rushcliffe Cup
Joe: Bedfordshire Cup
David: Captains Cup
In the first year there were twenty five members, all through Trust House Forte and Associates.
At the A.G.M in 1992 it was decided to invite wives and partner to a "Black Tie Dinner" and presentation of Trophies, Golf Weekend.
As they say the rest is history I hope it will continue for many years to come (Mick Masters)
Sample presentation dinners (more to follow!)
