Britain's Oldest Competitive Golfer?

Howard Singleton, a 97-year-old member of Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, could become the oldest competitive golfer in Britain when he takes part in the Lawrence Batley Over-80s tournament at Royal Mid Surrey on June 5.

The former captain and president of the Dorset Society of Golf Captains still plays at least three times a week off a 27 handicap.

Among the other over-90s taking part in the tournament are Tom Galloway and brothers Bert and Thomas Truckle.

Over-80s tournaments are often viewed as social events but playing standards can be high with 36 points more often than not outside the prizes.

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