Golfer secures tee time at Hillside thanks to club connection

A golfer secured a tee time at Hillside Golf Club during the Open Championship week, facilitated by a reciprocal arrangement established through connections at Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The arrangement allows members of both clubs to play at each other's venues. The golfer was able to play for £40 instead of the usual £300 visitor fee, highlighting the benefits of inter-club relationships. After the round, club officials joined the golfer for drinks in the clubhouse, and a return visit from Hillside members is planned for October, further fostering cross-Atlantic ties in golf.

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