News Archive

Polish Visit

On February 18th we had a visit by 17 Rural Development delegates from Poland. They were keen to hear about disc golf and Quarry Park. They are considering installing a course in Poland.

Robins Wins 13th Quarry Park Open

Course pro, Derek Robins, came out on top in a field of 48 players from around the UK, plus 3 from Sweden. 13th QP Open and draft results in Excel format are here.

Charity Total

Despite horrible weather, the disc golfers of Quarry Park, and friends, raised an amazing £479.06 for Myton Hamlet Hospice. Thanks to everybody who helped play a part. This amount was doubled thanks to Legal and Generals's matching sponsorship.

Tournament Wins

Quarry Park regular, Frank Redmond, shot some of his best golf to win the Amateur title. Meanwhile in the Open division Bruce Webber (London) birdied the final hole to snatch victory from QP Pro, Derek Robins. The Spring Fling tournament at Quarry Park was the 3rd event on the BDGA National Tour. Results posted here. See the video on youtube, and don't miss this comedy moment

Robbie Coltrane visits Quarry Park

Robbie and a TV film crew visited Quarry Park on April 24th. They were filming for "Robbie Coltrane's Incredible Britain" which will be on ITV1 in late summer. Robbie had a great time and was very impressed with the sport and with Quarry Park. Thanks to the many players who came to help with filming.

Wilson Takes Matchplay Title

Jester Wilson won the BDGA National Matchplay Title in an exciting final where he played defending Champion, Derek Robins. It went to the last hole, where Derek narrowly missed a putt and Jester narrowly made one. Congratulations Jester! Details here. October 21/22

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BBC Question of Sport - 22nd September 2006

Tune in to BBC 1 at 7.30pm on Friday for Question of Sport when you will see Derek Robins playing some disc golf with a mystery celebrity sportsman.

Tournie Victory for QP Pro

The Quarry Park Extra tournament took place on September 2-3rd. Course pro Derek Robins took top honours from a field of over 40 competitors. The Amateur title was claimed by Paul Cooper from Essex. Danny and Adam Willetts from Netherton won the Junior and Under 12 divisions Sept 2006

TV Feature

Transworld Sport filmed Del and Fernando at QP. The programme was broadcast in July. You can see the disc golf clip at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NvHNOTHvAU

Previous news items can be found in the archive

12th QP Open

The 12th Quarry Park Open took place on the 1st and 2nd July. Gwyn Wilden and Derek Robins battled it out for top honours, with Derek clinching his 10th title in a play off on hole 1. In the Amateur Division John Bruce from Ullapool beat fellow Scot Callum Peterson.
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QP opens to the public with Charity Fundraiser
The event, called "Worlds Biggest Disc Golf Weekend" took place on May 6-7th. We had about 80 people take part, including quite a few first timers. Big thanks to Frank and many others who helped make the weekend a real success. Details of cash raised for Myton Hospice will be announced soon.
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March 25-26, 2006
BDGA National Doubles Champions for 2006 are Double Eagle. Fernando Brown and Rick Hoffa beat Kilburn Massive in a close match which went to the 18th hole.
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Working weekend on March 18-19th was a great success with 15 people completing more than 20 tasks THANK YOU ALL!!
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BBC radio Coventry and Warwickshire took some pictures at the course on Wednesday 22nd June 2005 and these (together with their Report, unflatteringly referring to me as "Derek Bennett"!) can be seen on their website
They also did a live broadcast on Monday 27th June from the course.
A transcript of the Report may also be found here