‘KING of the Jungle’ Harry Redknapp swung into action to officially open new entry gates at a Dorset golf club.
The former football manager, who won the hearts – and votes – of millions in the hit ITV programme I’m a Celebrity took to the wheel of a buggy at Ferndown Golf Club.
The club’s new entrance was funded anonymously by two club members and is part of a five-year improvement programme costing more than £500,000.
Harry, who became a member of the club last year, described the new entrance as “terrific”.
He added: “Nice people, good atmosphere, iconic golf course and now an impressive new entrance. What more could you ask?”
Future projects at Ferndown Golf Club, which has over 800 members, include a new car park, covered driving range and ongoing improvements to the course and club house.
Matt Fleming, club captain, said: “The new entrance is a clear statement of our future ambitions for Ferndown.
“We already consider ourselves to be one of the top golf clubs in Dorset but, through a programme of planned improvements, our intent is to become one of the leading clubs in the country.
“It’s a tough time for golf clubs and, ultimately, only the best will survive. We’re determined that Ferndown will be one of those clubs.”
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