Greetings golfers,


 

This week saw the passing of the legend Arnold Palmer at the age of 87. He changed the face of golf and grew the game in popularity just as television was coming of age. Not only was he a legend in golf winning countless amounts of tournaments and majors but he did so much away from the game, opening hospitals and helping others. 

Arnold, Jack Nicholas and Gary Player were known as the Big Three and grew the game to prime time television viewing. These three battled it out in the majors and made golf interesting. Palmer won The Masters 4 times, The Open once and the US Open twice but never got the USPGA under his belt. 

On Monday morning we woke up to the news of his passing with all of 'Arnie's Army' paying tribute to The King of golf, among the millions were President Obama and George W Bush. 

With the Ryder Cup starting this week I'm sure we will see both teams paying tribute to Palmer in some way. 

R.I.P Arnold Palmer #TheKing

Therese and John Douglas met 'The King' 

"Arnold Palmer dying brought back wonderful memories for John and I and of his 65th birthday trip to Florida. We visited a long lost priest friend of ours, Fr Boyle who happened to be working in Orlando at the time. It turned out he was a member of Bay Hill Golf Club and one afternoon he took us to the club to have a look around and for a bite to eat. On the tour of the practice area, to our surprise Arnie was practicing and we were privileged enough to be introduced to 'The King'. What a wonderful ordinary man, when Fr Boyle asked him could we have a photograph taken with him Arnie asked us if we're enjoying our trip, chuckled put his arm around us saying "sure no problem, ready?" 

So still with my shopping from the club Pro shop in hand, we had our photo, it was obviously the icing on the cake for John's 65th Birthday and an experience we will never forget." 

Therese Douglas


 

This week is almost everyone's favourite week of the golfing calendar with the Ryder Cup starting on Friday. Here are some interesting facts about the Ryder Cup and the venue - Hazeltine Golf Club 

•  The official Ryder Cup trophy is exactly 17 inches tall, 9 inches wide, weighs 4 pounds and was modelled to resemble British golfing great Abe Mitchell 
• Between the years of 1935 & 1985, Europe only won the Ryder Cup once! 
• In 1977, Englishman Peter Dawson was the first left hander to play in the Ryder Cup 
• Sir Nick Faldo holds the record for the most match wins with 23 victories! 
• Colin Montgomery has the record for the highest overall points in singles history with 6 wins and 2 halves " There have only been 6 holes-in-one in the history of the Ryder Cup, just one of these was by an American 
• Captain's picks were introduced in 1979, since then it's been Europe who have benefited the most by winning 52% of their matches involving captain's picks 
• The club that hosted the Ryder Cup the most times (4) - The Belfry 
• Justin Leonard's famous 1999 putt to take the half against Jose Maria Olazabal was 45 yards long! 
• Hazeltine has hosted every US Major USGA & PGA of America Championship. Since the course opened in 1962, the Robert Trent Jones designed course has hosted every championship available in the United States. It is one of two courses in the world that has hosted a U.S. Open, PGA Championship, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Amateur Championship, and now a Ryder Cup. 
• The course has been rerouted for the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has rerouted the setup of the course for the 2016 Ryder Cup from the way it played at the 2009 PGA Championship. 

After playing the first four holes, the rest of the front nine will consist of holes 14 through 18. Then the back nine begins with the original holes 10 through 13 before jumping back to the original holes five through nine. The new setup will improve the viewing experience of fans and help spectators coming on and off the property.


 

FedExCup 

Last weekend saw the finale of the Fed Ex Cup with the Tour Championship being played and what an exciting and thrilling finish it was. For those who don't follow golf the winner of the FedEx wins a whopping 10 Million US dollars. It was very close, going to a 3 man sudden death playoff between Rory McIlroy, Kevin Chappell and Ryan Moore. Dustin Johnson had a nervous hour waiting in the club house as if Chappell or Moore won the Tour Championship then he would win the FedEx and the 10 million dollars but if Rory won then he would claim title.

With Chappell parring the first play-off hole and the others birdying it, he fell at the first hurdle, Moore and McIlroy battled on for another 3 holes. Rory sunk a good 12 foot birdie putt at the 4th extra hole to claim the Tour Champion and the Fed Ex Cup winning a total of 11.5 million dollars.

Well done Rory!


 

Dont Forget The End Of Season Summer Sale

Please join us on Thursday 6th October for a drink and nibble and our end of season sale. All men's/ladies summer apparel will all be at a discounted rate of 50% off. There will also be other items on sale including clubs, bags and shoes at a great price. Tom will be offering free 10 minute swing checks throughout the night on the simulator. Anyone is welcome to come down from 6pm with the night wrapping up around 8.30pm. Competition vouchers can be used on the night. See below for a more detailed look on what will be on offer: 

- Men's Under Armour, FootJoy, Galvin Green & Nike T- Shirt's - 50% Off
- Nike Hardwear, Bags, Balls & Gloves - 30% Off
- All Ladies Clothing - 50% Off
- All Bags - 30% Off
- All Shoes - 25% Off

 

Short Game Clinic 

We still have a few spaces left on the short game clinic on Monday 10th October 11am - 2pm. The short game is where you will see the most improvement in your game and the area where you will see your handicap reduce. 

The aim of the One Day Short Game School is to help lower your scores by giving you a better understanding of the techniques required for an effective short game. There will be a mixture of tuition and practise on the most important components of the short game. You will leave the school with knowledge of a range of practise drills and exercises to further improve your skills.

During the afternoon we will be covering the following areas: 
- Short game handicap 
- Long & short putts 
- Chipping 
- Pitching 
- Awkward lies

All this for just £20 per person. Places are limited. To reserve your place please call the professional team on 01785 712888.

Ryder Cup Coaching Offer 

To celebrate the 2016 Ryder Cup we have a fantastic lesson offer available. 

2 x 30 Minute golf lessons - Only £25 

Offer available on lessons booked during Ryder Cup Week Monday 26th September - Monday 3rd October 2016 

To take advantage of this fantastic lesson offer please contact the professional team on 01785712888


 

DON'T FORGET CUSTOM FITTING IS FREE TO MEMBERS! 

Why not get yourself booked in and see if the latest equipment is going to benefit your game, giving you the best opportunity to play better golf. Click here to book your fitting.


 

Night Golf Returns

Have you ever played golf in the dark? Have you ever played golf in a Halloween costume? If your answer is NO then this is the night for you. It's back with popular demand. Night golf returns with a scare this October with a Halloween themed evening on Friday 21st October 2016. £15 for members and £20 for non-members, this includes all the glow in the dark equipment for the night and a meal off the specials menu in the bar before play. Shot gun start commencing from 7pm and food from 5pm. 

Everyone welcome, bring friends and family. If you would like to play please sign up on the membership information board or contact Katrina.


 

Greensomes Cup 

Congratulations to the winners of the Greensomes cup which was held last Sunday. 

1st Rob Day & Matt Swift Nett 66 
2nd Gary Cooper & Kevin Sherriff Nett 67 
3rd San Timmins & Pete Day Nett 68


 

Thursday 22nd September it was the Senior's team in action with a visit to Barleston GC. On a fine and warm September day the Senior's lost by 6 to 2. With very enjoyable company and the course at Barleston in excellent condition it was an excellent match followed by a fine meal.

There are still places for the Seniors Texas Scramble on 10th October. Please enter via the noticeboard.

The next mixed competition is on 18th October both men and ladies are require, please see the noticeboard.

Competitions for the next month please see the noticeboard.

29th September - Seniors v Stafford Castle GC Away 
3rd October - Leading Edge 11 
10th October - Seniors Texas Scramble. 
17th October - Leading Edge 12 
20th October - Seniors v Uttoxeter Home


 

Food & Beverage Department

We are currently looking for causal staff 18 and over. If you're interested please contact Clare Whittle via events@thechasegolf.co.uk
 

  

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