Team Titleist Community Day – Purdis Heath
There’s always a special atmosphere surrounding a Team Titleist Community Day, and our visit to Purdis Heath was no exception.
Members travelled from all corners of the country to come together for another fantastic day of golf, catching up with old friends, meeting new faces and sharing the excitement that makes these events so special. The day started in the traditional fashion, with bacon rolls, coffee and plenty of conversation. Stories from previous events were exchanged, new friendships were formed and everyone looked ahead to the challenge that awaited them.
Of course, there was one subject that dominated the morning discussions: the weather.
We all knew rain was forecast, but like golfers everywhere, we remained hopeful that the forecasters may have been exaggerating. Unfortunately, they weren’t. What started as a drizzle soon became steady rain, which then became the sort of rain that has golfers checking whether their waterproofs are still under warranty. By the end of the day, it was fair to say that everyone had received a thorough testing of their wet-weather gear.
Thankfully, the welcome from Purdis Heath more than compensated for the grey skies. From the moment we arrived, the club made everyone feel incredibly welcome. The Head Professional took time to speak with the group, sharing how well the course was playing following its recent hosting of the Senior PGA Open and highlighting the fantastic condition in which it had been presented. His enthusiasm for the course was infectious and only added to the anticipation of getting out there.
The catering team were equally impressive throughout the day. Friendly, welcoming and always happy to help, they ensured everyone was well looked after and provided a welcome retreat whenever players returned to the clubhouse a little wetter than when they had left.
The competition itself was a Stableford event, bringing together golfers of all abilities. Whether low handicappers chasing every point or higher handicappers looking to put together a memorable round, there was plenty to play for throughout the field. Additional competitions, including Longest Drive, Nearest the Pin and Best Approach, ensured that everyone had an opportunity to compete for a prize and enjoy a moment in the spotlight.
As for the course itself, Purdis Heath was simply outstanding.
Having recently hosted the Senior PGA Open, the course was presented in superb condition. The tee boxes were immaculate, the fairways looked pristine and the greens rolled beautifully despite the relentless rain throughout the day. Every hole offered its own unique challenge, while several provided stunning views from the tee that reminded everyone why Purdis Heath enjoys such a highly regarded reputation.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect was how well the course stood up to the weather. While umbrellas were working overtime and waterproof manufacturers were undoubtedly receiving some excellent publicity, the course remained a pleasure to play from first tee to final green.
The prize presentation rounded off the day perfectly, celebrating some excellent golf played in difficult conditions. The standout performance came from Simon Smith, who produced a remarkable finish when it mattered most. Knowing every point could prove crucial, Simon signed off in spectacular style with birdies on each of his final three holes. The late surge proved enough to secure victory by a single Stableford point and provided a fitting climax to a closely contested competition.
As if a fantastic day’s golf wasn’t enough, the raffle once again proved to be one of the highlights of the event. In fact, this year’s prize table was arguably the best we’ve seen at a Team Titleist Community Day.
There was an incredible selection of prizes available, including a GTS 3 Wood, a round for two at the St Andrews Castle Course and a two-ball at Princes Golf Club. With prizes of that calibre on offer, there were plenty of hopeful faces as the winning tickets were drawn.
The headline prize was a full Tour Fitting at TPC Woburn, and in a wonderful twist, the lucky winner was attending his very first Team Titleist Community Day. Not a bad way to introduce yourself to the community and proof that sometimes a raffle ticket really can change your day.
A huge thank you must also go to Will Sutton for attending and supporting the event. It was fantastic to have him with us and, true to form, he generously added even more prizes to an already impressive raffle table. The support that Will continues to show the Team Titleist community is greatly appreciated by everyone involved, and events like these are all the better for it. Thank you, Will.
As always, the day finished with smiles, stories and plenty of laughs about missed putts, unfortunate bounces and miraculous recoveries that seemed to improve with every retelling.
At its heart, Team Titleist is about far more than golf. It’s about friendships, shared experiences and bringing together people who simply love the game. Days like this are a perfect reminder of what makes the community so special.
Rain or shine—or, in this case, mostly rain—it was another memorable Team Titleist Community Day. We may have left Purdis Heath a little wetter than we arrived, but we also left with great memories, new friendships and plenty of stories to tell until the next event comes around.