WIN A TRIP TO THE MASTERS… IN SECRET

 With a reputation as one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world, Augusta National may not seem the most likely destination for members of the Secret Golf Society, but that’s exactly where the free-thinking organisation will be sending one lucky golfer.Following its launch and ‘secret’ golf course at April’s London Golf Show, the Secret Golf Society has announced its calendar of events for the second half of 2008.

Five competitions are lined up, taking in a host of locations from a major music festival to what is being described only as a ‘world-famous Midlands venue’, and the champion of champions will win a trip to the US Masters 2010.

The schedule kicks off with a purpose-built agricultural course around the site of this month’s Wickerman Festival on Scotland’s Solway Coast, followed by some heavy medal golf at Stockley Park, Middlesex, in August.

From there the roster takes in a 70s themed sawn-off shotgun start competition, where all entrants will receive a free can of Skol, before introducing the Steve Challenge – it’s not quite Seve but who is? – and concluding with a round of night golf.

The winner of each event will be invited to a special contest next summer where they will play for a fantastic trip for two to the 2010 US Masters, courtesy of YourGolfTravel.com.

Tom Cox, the society’s co-founder and committee member for past-captains’ car parking spaces, said: “We’ve been away, a lot has happened during that time and we’ve even learned to accept, almost love, utility clubs.

“But the important thing is we’re back, we still love golf and we still aren’t keen on being told we can’t change our shoes in the car park or that blue or white or whatever colour socks are completely unacceptable.”

Jay Tyson, a co-founder of the society and committee member for sock length, said: “We’re cranking things up a notch and throwing our arms open to all golfers, secret or otherwise, who hate the archaic rubbish that so often goes with golf.

“If you think you can shoot your handicap with your shirt untucked then come along and join us for a bit of golf and a bit of fun – what more could you want?”

The Secret Golf Society is dedicated to playing golf by the rules and in the spirit of the game but “eschews the archaic protocols prevalent in out-dated golf clubs such as demands for long socks or the tucking-in of shirts”.

The organisers want like-minded people to join them for golf, irreverent banter, uber-cool goodie bags, the odd bit of retro F&B and sartorial garb – and the peace of mind to know that if your shirt does come slightly untucked you’ll still be welcome.

For more information on the Secret Golf Society email jay@secretgolf.co.uk.