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Who will your money be on?
The Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is one of the most popular sporting events of the year. Invitation-only, the golf tournament is always the first major of the PGA Tour season, and is played at one of the most iconic venues in all of professional sports: Augusta National Golf Club. The annual tournament is full of history and tradition, and the illustrious green jacket that the winner receives may be the most prestigious individual honour a professional golfer can get.
So, who are the favourites to come away with the green jacket this year? Here's a look at the seven golfers with the best odds of winning the 2016 Masters
Phil Mickelson - 20/1
Mickelson is one of golf's all-time greats, and anytime "Lefty" is in the field at Augusta National, he has to be considered a legitimate contender. He will be attempting to win his fourth career green jacket this year, and based on his strong play so far this season (five top-25 and three top-10 finishes), we like his chances.
Rickie Fowler - 16/1
Fowler is one of the best young golfers in the world, and despite all of the success the 2010 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year has enjoyed during his professional career, he is still out to capture his first major championship title. Fowler has had his sights set on winning the 2016 green jacket for some time now - he even had his equipment provider, Cobra, design him a new club specifically with the par-5 15th hole at Augusta National in mind - and with the way he has played over the last two months, we like his chances.
Adam Scott - 11/1
Scott is currently sitting at No. 6 in the Official World Golf Rankings, and is currently in 1st-place in the 2016 FedEx Cup standings. The 35-year-old Australian already has a green jacket on his resume (he won it in 2013), and with the way he has been playing in 2016 - he already has two wins and four top-10 finishes - Scott has to be considered one of the front-runners at this year's Masters.
Bubba Watson - 10/1
With wins in 2012 and 2014, Watson is no stranger to success at Augusta National. And he is absolutely one of the favourites to take home the green jacket in 2016. He is currently the No. 4 ranked golfer in the world, and with four top-25 and three top-10 finishes - which included wins at the Hero World Challenge and the Northern Trust Open - it is clear that Watson is currently playing near the top of his game. That said, even if he does indeed end up winning the Masters in 2016, he will have a hard time hitting a shot that would top his recovery out of the trees, which is arguably the greatest shot in Masters History, to set up his 2012 win.
Rory McIlroy - 7.5/1
Anytime McIlroy is in the field at Augusta National he has to be considered one of the favourites to come away with the green jacket. His game and style of play match up well with the course, and let's not forget, the 26-year-old Northern Ireland native thrives on the game's biggest stages. If McIlroy can come away with a Masters win in 2016, he will become the seventh player in golf history to complete the career grand slam.
Jordan Spieth - 7.5/1
Spieth's win at Augusta in 2015 set up the Texas native for one of the greatest seasons by an individual golfer in recent memory. While he hasn't been playing particularly well (by his standards) as of late, we still like his chances to defend his title at Augusta National in 2016, especially now that he has a Texas-sized chip on his shoulder after losing his spot at the No. 1 player in the world to Jason Day.
Jason Day - 6.5/1
Day recently leapfrogged Spieth for the No. 1 spot in the World Golf Rankings, and based on his play as of late, it should come as no surprise that the 28-year-old Australian is the favourite to win the green jacket in 2016. Day has won each of his last two events - the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the World Golf Championships-Dell Match Play - and in total, he has two wins, three top-10 and five top-25 finishes this season. All said, don't be surprised if Day comes away with the second major championship title of his career at the 2016 Masters.
Golf Express
Start your season with 9 hole competitions starting at 4pm. Take a look at the poster below to see the dates and times of these events which start on Friday April 1st at Trentham Park Golf Club.
Masters Coaching Offer
We have some great offers available during the 2016 Master week. Lessons and lesson vouchers are available to purchase now and are valid for 1 month from date of purchase. Plus! Top up your range card during Masters Week 4th - 10th April and receive 25% extra FREE credit.
See the poster above for our great offer. Click here to book your coaching.
Short Game Clinic
After a very successful first short game clinic of the season last Thursday with 10 very keen golfers turning up wanting to improve on the most important part of their game we have decided to put another one on. This session will again cover all parts of the short game.
Thursday 14th April 10am-1pm £15.00 per person
If you would like to book on please contact the performance centre on 01785 712 888 ext 2
Places Limited
Junior Coaching
The Chase Golf Camps promise to be incredible days of fun, excitement and achievement, with prizes and certificates to be won. A fun camp for boys and girls of all ages & abilities covering all aspects of the game.
Tuesday 5th April and Thursday 7th April
10.00am - 4.00pm £25 per day
BOOK NOW - PLACES LIMITED
For more details or to book contact The Chase Professional Team on 01785 712 888 ext 2
Weekend Stableford - 27/03/2016
Division 1 (1-15) 1st. Matt Tranter - 35 (BB9), 2nd. Daryl Mason - 35 and 3rd. Kevin Bell - 34
Division 2 (16-28) 1st. Ray Kidner - 42, 2nd. Mark Hall - 40 and 3rd. Steve Littlewood - 37
Two's - 3
Hole in 1 - 1 - Well done Steve Littlewood on getting your first hole in 1 on the 6th hole!
Leading Edge Competition
Last week saw the first Leading Edge Competition for 2016. 84 senior members took to the course. The results are below.
Division 1
1st Noel Mack 41 pts, 2nd Stephen Fountain 39 pts c/b and Charlie Dodd 39 pts c/b
Division 2
1st Mr T Cavanagh 41 pts, 2nd Barney B Griffiths 38 pts and 3rd Mr G Bathurst 37 pts
Congratulations to the above.
The sheet for the Senior Captains Away Day on the 28th July 2016 is now on the board. Total cost is £36 which is for a bacon roll on arrival and a 2 course meal after the golf. A £10 deposit in an envelope with your name on to be handed to the Leading Edge Desk (not in the Senior Captains box).
The following Sheets are now on the Seniors Noticeboard
- Order of play for Leading Edge 2 on the 4th April 2016.
- Leading Edge 3 on the 11th April 2016.
- 1st Interclub Match Home to Hilltop on 7th April 2016.
- The 1st Mixed Pairs (Diamond Cup) 5th April 2016 is now on the Board.
Further Interclub Matches will be shortly on the Board.
Barrie Morgan Senior Secretary
Junior Stableford
Out first stableford of the Easter holidays saw some great scores from some of our juniors. Olly Rimmer won division 1 with 45 points and his brother Jack Rimmer came 2nd with 44 points. Olivia Whittle won division 2 with 50 points.
Well done juniors, Keep up the hard work.
Custom Fit News
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- Progressive CG
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- TX4 Grooves
The 100% inspected grooves feature a new parallel face texture that creates a more consistent groove edge and tighter quality tolerances for more spin
- SM6 Grinds
Bob's tour proven grinds provide every player with enhanced shot versatility to fit their swing type and course conditions
Click here to book your fitting so that we can help you get the right wedges for your game and to ensure the best 'gapping'.
Nike Vapor Fly Demo Day
Wednesday 6th April
15:00 - 19:00 Driving Range
The Brand New Vapor Fly Range, already proving a very popular choice by customers will be available for trial. There will also be a custom fitting facility on the day, fine tuning the club specification to suit your game!
To book your appointment for both demo days please contact the Golf Performance Centre on 01785 712888 ext.2 or click here to send us an email.
Shop Offer
The most exciting week in the golfing calendar is fast approaching us with the masters just round the corner. If you spend £100 or over in this week starting on Monday 4th April you will receive a £20 voucher to spend in the shop in April.
Golden Balls
In Masters week, 1 golden golf ball will go in per day with 7 prizes up for grabs.
Starting on Monday 4th April one gold golf ball will go in every day until Sunday 10th April with the chance to win the following prizes.
- A lesson with PGA Professional Tom Cheetham
- A lesson with PGA Professional Katrina Holford
- Woodlands meal voucher
- Green fee for 2 people
- Dozen golf balls
- Range card with £25 credits
- Club gapping session on the Simulator
If you have found one of these balls in your basket please return to the main office to collect your prize.
