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MAY 2016 PRO INSTALLER
PRO SPORT
www.proinstaller.co.uk
CLEARVIEW
THROWS DOWN
GOLF CHALLENGE
The directors of Clearview Group are keen golfers - and
have thrown down a golf challenge to other companies
in the industry with a chance to win a great prize.
Directors Steve Sidebottom and
Rob Exley are inviting competitors
to play a four-ball at a venue of
their choice or take a trip to the
Clearview home course, Silkstone
Golf Club in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, to put their golfing skills to
the test.
Steve said: “Every month we will cover
the matches in both Clearview and Pro
Installer magazines – and if you beat us
then we add a full page for your company
at no cost. What have you got to lose?”
The idea came about following a Clearview golf challenge at Worksop Golf Club,
Nottinghamshire. Steve and Rob took on
Chris Bailey and Dave Stockwell from
Business Micros – the company which
provides world class software solutions
for the window and door industry. The
four golfers met for a match play competition at Worksop, home course of golf
legend Lee Westwood.
Lee is one of the few golfers who has
won tournaments on five continents, and
in 2010 he became the world number one
golfer, ending the reign of Tiger Woods.
On the day of the Clearview competition, the match teed off at 10.30am with
Business Micros receiving seven shots
From Clearview. Conditions were tricky
including sun, rain and wind, with the
course layout featuring tight fairways and
dog legs.
A par at the first got Clearview ahead
but this was quickly overhauled as
Business Micros went two up after seven
holes.
Clearview pegged them back to all
square then moved ahead after a run of
pars and a birdie. Clearview was now two
up with four to play, surely only a matter
of time? Chris and Dave then moved into
overdrive with pars at 15 and 16, so all to
play for over the final two holes. The 17th
was parred by Rob for Clearview leaving
Dave a four-footer for a half - it lipped
out so Clearview was dormie.
The final hole was a tricky par 3, 170
yards. Both Business Micros’ tee shots
were left of the green, while Clearview
tee shots were on the green but a long
BUSINESS MICROS
way from the hole. Chris played a nice
chip to five feet, Steve putted up to three
feet - could Chris hole the putt to put the
pressure on? No, unfortunately it missed.
Steve knocked in the par putt and the
result was two up to Clearview.
A great game going to the final green
in a smattering of hailstones. Then to the
19th for post match discussion and beverages. Steve said: “Our thanks to Business
Micros for their company and competitiveness – a return match at Silkstone Golf
Club to be advised.”
Dave Stockwell from Business Micros
said: “Chris and myself were excit ed to be
playing a prestigious course while under
pressure to perform in this challenge
match with Clearview. The game started
well enough and from our perspective we
were just about holding our own. It all
came down to the final two holes.
“All in all a very enjoyable day with
great company and hopefully something
that can become a regular fixture.”
Companies who want to take Clearview
up on its golf challenge should email
[email protected] or call 01226
321450. Contact us today to organise a
date and time.
Business Micros began in the IT
industry in 1979 and concentrated its
energies on developing market leading
software for all levels of manufacturer.
Initially supplying to the aluminium
market, the company created a reputation for quality of product, service and
price. It continued to adapt through the
1980s and 1990s as PVCu began to
take market share, creating more options for manufacturers and incorporating greater flexibility into the Business
Micros product range. During this
period the company saw rapid growth
and became firmly established as a
software house.
The real renaissance came in recent
years with the ground-breaking Evolution software and EvoNET tracking and
management systems.
With three locations across the UK
- head office in Dumfriesshire - and
over 30 employees, Business Micros’
investment in the industry pays off
year after year.
Internationally the business is now
active in the Asia Pacific region and
has developed strong relationships
in the Australian and New Zealand
markets.
www.businessmicros.co.uk