Footballing legends came to Kent this week to compete in the inaugural Marriott Mancini Trophy at Tudor Park’s golf course near Maidstone.

Over twenty famous faces took to the course in teams of four as they went head to head, with the likes of Glenn Hoddle, Ray Clemence, Paul Walsh and Clive Allen rubbing shoulders with local golfers.

With a shotgun start, golfers and their footballing legends were out on the course as one as they competed for the coveted prizes with former Southampton and England Under 21 defender Jason Dodd scooping the best footballer on the day with 39 points.

He was closely followed by Cardiff and Wales defender Andy Legg who came home with 37 points and former Wigan Athletic manager Paul Jewell was in third with 37 points.

The teams competition was just as tight with Gillwall winning the trophy with 91 points, Ruby’s Boys scooped the second prize for scoring 90 points, whilst the Kent Sports News side including Jewell and former Gillingham trialist Josh Stanford came third with 89 points.

Having seen so many famous faces take to the course, Michael Reagan-Hart, MD of Marriott Tudor Park was pleased with how the day had gone:

“This truly was a day to remember for everyone at the hotel and for all its visitors on the day.”

“Having top international iconic footballers such as Glenn Hoddle, Ray Clemence, Luther Blissett and many more agree to be part of this inaugural event for Marriott and experience our hospitality and professionalism was superb.”

“The fun and friendly atmosphere generated by all the footballers throughout the day was a credit to them and nothing was too much trouble for them with regards pictures, autographs and relaying personal stories from days gone by.”

“This is going to be an event to treasure for years to come and we look forward to hosting a great event on behalf of Kent in 2015”

Meanwhile, Terry Mancini, Director of Mancini Events was pleased that the partnership with Marriott Hotels and Tudor Park had been such a success:

“The partnership between Marriott Hotels & Mancini is in its infancy and this event provided the perfect setting to demonstrate the professionalism of both parties in hosting such a great event in Kent.”

“Our commitment to providing a great experience with our ex international footballers sees great memories created for everyone involved with these events and this inaugural Marriott Mancini Trophy was no different.”

“I’m proud to have associations such as these and on behalf of all the ex professional footballers involved, we look forward to many more future events of this kind alongside Marriott Group & Kent Sports News, our media partner”

After coming home third in both the individual and team competitions, Paul Jewell spoke of his delight at being involved in such a great event:

“It was a superb day with top class hospitality provided by both Marriott Tudor Park and as normal, Mancini Events.”

“I’m fortunate enough to be invited to many golf days, however those such as Marriott Mancini Trophy are eagerly anticipated by all the ex professional footballers both in terms of the golf as well as social aspect to it. A great experience and thank you to everyone involved”

To find out about more events planned by Mancini Events, click here: www.mancinievents.co.uk