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Sir Bob Bows Out of International Competition30 July 2010 Below is the text from a great article on the NZPGA website:
There was no celebration, hardly any cheer, and no presentation when New Zealand's greatest ever golfer ended his competitive career on the 18th green at Carnoustie on day two of the British Senior Open.
On the first tee he was introduced without undue fuss by the European Tour's official starter, Ivor Robson.
"Next on tee. From New Zealand. Bob Charles."
Sir Bob easily found the first fairway on his final event on the world stage.
A career that burst into the public eye when, as an 18-year-old amateur he won the 1954 New Zealand Open, ended with Sir Bob, 74, shooting a seven-over-par 78 on the famed Scottish golf course where in 1968 he finished joint British Open runner-up to South African Gary Player.
Sir Bob won the British Open in 1963 courtesy of his silky putting, the first left-hander to claim a major.
Forty-seven years on it was a lot different as Sir Bob carved his second shot out-of-bounds down the last at Carnoustie before signing for an eventual 16-over par tally.
After the customary handshakes, he headed to the scorer's hut, as he has done now for 52 years.
There waiting for him after he had signed his score card was Sky TV golf reporter David Livingston.
His first question: "Sir Bob. You have just completed your round here at Carnoustie and it's a kind of special day because we understand it's the end of era of international competition for you?"
Sir Bob told Livingstone he was correct.
"I made the decision some time ago that this week would be my last Senior British Open and my last competitive international round of golf.
"I have played in all 24 Senior British Opens starting in 1987 so I feel after 50 odd years - and in fact I have been travelling since 1958 - that it's about time to take a break and sit back and enjoy life a little bit, and not have these early morning starts and late finishes.
"But today was not an emotional occasion for me, no not at all, as I only get emotional with my family. Not with my golf.
"Golf has been good to me as I have had a great innings and I have won a lot of tournaments around the world so I have been one of the fortunate ones. It's been a great ride and I have enjoyed the success but then I haven't enjoyed the poor tournaments.
"But you are looking at a 74-year-old who is not a kid anymore, and I actually feel like I am playing against 50-year old kids out here and I am old enough to be the father of a good percentage of them.
"Fortunately, my body has held together pretty well and, as I said, I've had a great innings."
Aside from looking forward to taking his wife on cruises off Alaska and on the Mediterranean, it was his desire to return to Scotland and play courses at Macrinhanish Dunes and Castle Stuart, which he did not manage to get to on an extensive journey last year to some of the country's golfing gems.
"I've played most of the others so I will be back for the next St Andrews Open, and I will bring my clubs."
Former Ryder Cup captain Mark James of England walked up to congratulate him on a superb golfing career.
"I just want to say how wonderful you have been to the game of golf," said James.
"You have played the game as it has deserved to be played and thank you for the joy you have brought to everyone."
Sir Bob was able to offer only a simple 'thank you', then he walked from the scoring compound to be mobbed by children seeking his autograph.
Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quadrangular Seniors26 July 2010 The Canterbury Metro team were the overall winners of the annual quadrangular tournament between Buller/Westand, Canterbury Metro, Canterbury North and Canterbury Central. The Metro Senior team pictured from left of Shaun Jones, Tom Turner, Keelan Kilpatrick & Owen Burgess won each of their three games to finish on 6 points and 10½ games. Canterbury North were runners up on 3 points and 6½ games. Full results can be found under Representative/Canterbury Men. Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quadrangular Masters26 July 2010 Pictured from left are the winning Metro Masters team of Murray Turnbull, Ian Carruthers, Andrew Dufton & Davitt Lavery. The team finished on 5 points and 10 games with Buller/Westland taking 2nd place on 4 points and 6 games.Full results can be found under Representative/Canterbury Men. Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quadrangular Juniors26 July 2010 The Metro Junior team from left of Regan Kilpatrick, Sam van Hulten, Michael McAuley & Jordan Bakermans had a clean sweep in their three matches to finish on 6 points and 10½ games. Canterbury North were runners-up on 3 points and 5 games. Full results can be found under Representative Golf/Canterbury Men. Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quadrangular Central26 July 2010 The Canterbury Central team defeated the Buller/Westland team overall to win the Gorges Cup. Pictured are some of the Central players. Full results can be found under Representative/Canterbury Men McGuire Hendon/Ashby Bergh26 July 2010The McGuire Hendon trophy was won by Hawarden by 5/3 over Lincoln. The Ashby Bergh winners were Waimakariri B by 4½/3½ over Weedons A. The matches were played at Hororata in fine conditions. Applications Sought For Canterbury Golf Tournament Director19 July 2010Canterbury Golf are seeking applications for the contract position of Tournament Director.
The objective of this position is to deliver key Canterbury Golf tournaments in the 2010/2011 season. This includes preparation responsibilities, and overseeing delivery of each tournament day. The role is for a fixed term from 1 September 2010 to 31 March 2011.
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Applications close Friday 6 August 2010. Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quad North Team19 July 2010The Canterbury North team for the Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quadrangular in playing order is:
Seniors
Matt Adam
Scott Fox
Jamie Mead
Jason Merriman
Masters
Jason Sincock
Ross Forbes
Kevin Jones
Keith Shipston
Juniors
Shaun Allan
Jackson Bayliss
Shane Blakely
Andrew Murdoch Buller-Westland Quad Team19 July 2010The Buller-Westland team to compete against Canterbury North, Metro & Central at Rangiora on 24th/25th July in playing order is:
Seniors
Glen Drummond
Jamie Burnett
Jeremy Clayton
Nick Berry
Masters
Wayne Robbins
Peter Bourke
Richard Green
Murray Marsh
Juniors
Ryan Coll
Daniel Hyndman
Cameron Day
Matthew Day
Manager
Geoff Day Canterbury/Buller-Westland Quad Central Team16 July 2010The Central Team in playing order is:
Seniors
Paul Bailey
Michael Berry
Daniel Hobbs
Roy Stieller
Reserve Bevan McGibbon
Masters
Mike Creagh
Dan Cusiel
Neil Robertson
Steve Vivian
Reserve Brent Berry
U 19
Tyler Vivian
Jake Hallinan
Hayden Payne
Darryl Joyce
Reserve William Oberg
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