GOLFERS revelled in a day of sport and entertainment at the hugely popular Jim Davidson Classic in September.

Held at the beautiful Gatton Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club in Surrey the British Forces Foundation celebrity golf day was sponsored by ITT Industries Network Systems & Services.

Some 31 teams took to the tees for a shotgun start to this stableford competition. The weather held fine for the majority of the day as the players - of all standards - made their way around the18 hole course.

At the end of the day two teams finished in joint first place on 120 points - the Hurtwoord Harriers and the Hurtwood Academicals. In third place were Clubline Promotions of Gosport.

Following a champagne reception guests enjoyed dinner in a magnificent marquee. The evening included live music, comedy, the golf prize-giving and The British Forces Foundation auction.

Jim told thanked guests for their show of generosity: "Your support today to the Foundation sends a very clear and positive message to our Armed Forces - it says you care and support what they are doing and the sacrifices they are making," he said.

"I cannot tell you just how important that message is but I can assure you it has a dramatic effect. I am therefore very grateful to you for supporting one of our events and helping to send that message to our Armed Forces who are, I believe, the best in the world."

The British Forces Foundation would like to thank all those who supported the event and especially the sponsors, ITT Industries Network Systems & Services, HSBC, Gatton Manor Hotel, Golf and Country Club and staunch BFF supporter Brian Tripp of Spectrum Projects Limited.

Plans are already underway for next year's event, which will be held in September. Anyone interested in entering a team should please contact the BFF office on 020 7436 3007 for more details.

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BFF chairman Jim Davidson OBE with members of HMS Dryad

Snooker ace John Virgo with BFF supporter Brian Tripp and singer Jess Conrad

The team from Clubline Promotions celebrate their third place