Support Ioan Drosinos Jones at Abersoch Golf Day Event
The golf day will be held on Saturday, 7 June and will included an 18-hole Am-Am tournament for teams of four people (gents, ladies or mixed), Pro Challenge on hole 18, yellow ball competition, evening dinner, prize presentation, auction and a free draw for all participants to win one of six, 30 minute coaching lessons with Ioan.
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Support Ioan Drosinos Jones at Abersoch Golf Day Event
The golf day will be held on Saturday, 7 June and will included an 18-hole Am-Am tournament for teams of four people (gents, ladies or mixed), Pro Challenge on hole 18, yellow ball competition, evening dinner, prize presentation, auction and a free draw for all participants to win one of six, 30 minute coaching lessons with Ioan.
Belfast Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
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