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Annual Golf & Networking Day Is A Resounding Success

Updated: Sep 5

More than 50 Golden Keys Concierge and business affiliates took part in this year’s Golf Day, raising a record-breaking amount for the event.

Concierge and business affiliates who took part in the Annual Golf & Networking Day. Photo: The Society of the Golden Keys
Concierge and business affiliates who took part in the Annual Golf & Networking Day. Photo: The Society of the Golden Keys

A sunny day attracted 32 golfers and 22 'Learn To Love Golf' participants to Foxhills Club & Resort in Ottershaw, Surrey, on Tuesday. The event, including a raffle and auction, raised £2,300 for Hospitality Action.


Organiser Darren Winter, CEO at Air Courier International Ltd, said: "Air Courier was delighted and honoured to be asked to once again take on the organising of the annual Golden Keys Golf Day on behalf of the Society’s committee.


Left to right: The Society of the Golden Keys President Binoy Nair, winning golfer Ruairi McDowell and Air Courier's Darren Winter
Left to right: The Society of the Golden Keys President Binoy Nair, winning golfer Ruairi McDowell and Air Courier's Darren Winter

"Foxhills turned out a magnificent course for us, and the competitions for individual and team prizes were hotly contested.  As a golfer myself who really doesn’t get to experience the Learn To Love Golf clinic, I was so happy to get so much positive feedback at our prize-giving and dinner from the non-golfers who took part in the clinic. The PGA pro’s really looked after everyone and the feedback has been amazing."


Darren added: "Most importantly, everyone had a really fun day, with invaluable networking opportunities, and we managed to raise an incredible £2,300 for Hospitality Action, the most that this golf day has ever raised. 


"I must thank all the Society’s business affiliates that sponsored teams, buggies, first tee and 18th green, and donated fabulous gifts for our raffle, competition prizes and auction on the evening. And let us not forget Evan Evans’ incredibly generous offering of coach transport to and from the venue from central London.  Without their contributions, the day could not have taken place." 


Darren added: "We are already looking forward to an even bigger and better day in 2026!”


And The Golfing Winners Were...


Winning Concierge: Ruairi McDowell, Head Concierge, Six Senses London, The Whiteley.

Winning Affiliate: Laurent Boudlet, MD of Top Tasting Tours.

Winning Team: Air Courier International.

Learn to Love Golf Winner: Chiara O'Connor, of Evan Evans Tours.

Longest Drive Winner: Jamie Moore, Europe Sales Manager at Alliants.

Nearest to the Pin Winner: Bob Carey, Head Concierge, London Hilton Park Lane.

Heads and Tails Winner: Ronnie McDowell, Senior Concierge, The Marble Arch Hotel.



Some of those who took part in the golf day. Photos: The Society of the Golden Keys.


Event Sponsors:


  • Air Courier International

  • Albemarle

  • Alliants

  • Beautii

  • Big Bus Tours

  • Eagles Chauffeurs

  • Evan Evans Tours

  • Sophie’s Steakhouse

  • The Knightsbridge Clinic

  • The Tourism Media Group

  • Today Tickets/Encore

  • Top Tasting Tours

 

The following provided prizes:

Foxhills Club & Resort; Evan Evans Tours; London General Practice;Tattu; Tony Rossi; Albemarle; Binoy Nair / St James' Court, A Taj Hotel; Alberts Schloss; Matteo Delrio / Nomad; TTG Encore; Coya; Joseph Buckstone / Kimpton Fitzroy; Fortnum and Mason; Cubitt House; Doctorcall; Sixt; Global Luggage; QDrive; Hospitality Action; Biscuiteers; Golden Tours; The Tourism Media Group.


DON'T FORGET...


Summer BBQ

Where: Princess Royal Pub, 47 Hereford Road, W2 5AH.

When: Friday, 15th August 2025, 7pm-11pm.

 

 
 
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