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The Swerdshank Redemption Invitational Open

The Swerdshank Invitational Open is an amateur golf tournament held at irregular intervals, with special invitations sent out by the founders to announce the details of the next competition.

History

The Open Tournament was founded by Robert Swerdlow and Mark Garner in August 2010. The origins of this are currently shrouded in secrecy awaiting for clarification to be met by the founders. But the jist of it being a clash of egos, prowess and healthy macho rivalry!

The Initial Open resulted in a cash prize at the expense of the loser with the following:

- £1 per hole

- £1 on the front 9

- £1 on the back 9

- Overall loser buys the first round of celebratory beers.

However, due to the heavy loss incurred by Messr Swerdlow, this gentlemans agreement was subsequently put on hold.

Longest Drive

To date the longest recorded drive in all tournaments has been 351 yards. This was achieved by Mark Garner, with a 3 wood...

Closest to the pin

To date this has not been recorded - currently awaiting update.

Past Scandals

Prior to the implementation of the "Swerdshank Mulligan" special rule, one competitor unlawfully claimed to have scored a Birdie at the last during the Open at Etchinghill 5/2011. After debate this special rule was added, but only due to the outcome of the scores having no direct consequence of doing so.

05/2011 the occurance of purposeful amnesia.

Special Rules

- The tournament conforms to The USGA and The R&A Rules of Golf

- Both founders needing to play for the tournament to occur

- Players are allowed an additional Mulligan on the 18th hole, known as the "Swerdshank Mulligan"

- The founders get an extra mulligan compared to invitation players (at their own discretion as stipulated in the invitation)

Winners

Date	Venue	Conditions	Champion	Country	Score	Handicap	Points	Victory Margin	Opponents
08/2010	Drayton Park Golf Club	Dark & Damp	Mark Garner	United Kingdom	84	20	a lot	tbc	Rob Swerdlow
04/2011	Boughton Golf Club	Sunny	Athol Manning	South Africa	101	22	29	3	Rob Swerdlow, Mark Garner
05/2011	Etchinghill Golf Club	Sunny, force 8 wind	Mark Garner	United Kingdom	98	20	29	9	Rob Swerdlow, Athol Manning