Greetings from Dave,

This week we welcome in the new autumn/winter Under Armour stock, have a member's discounted driver, report on weekly competition results along with the final standings from the TNL and remind you of our upcoming PING demo day. Enjoy the read.

Professionals Prize – 02/09/2017

Saturday saw the Professionals Prize take place at the golf club. 99 Golf club members took part on what was a decent day of weather. Once again the course looked great out there, with lots of very positive comments in the bar after play. Congratulations goes to Pete Bryant on winning with a superb score of nett 69 (gross 75!), well done Pete. Also congratulation to Michael Matthews on getting a hole in one on the 11th hole! Please see below for full results:

• 1st. Pete Bryant – 69
• 2nd. Ryan Hughes – 69
• 3rd. Paul Thacker – 69
• 4th. John Leishman – 70
• 5th. Matt Tranter – 70

Best gross was Graham Donohoe with a 73 and there were an amazing 14 two’s!

Final TNL

Last Thursday concluded the end of the Thursday Night League for 2017, we would like to thank all the members that have supported the event this year and made it successful with over £2,000 paid out in prizes. Hopefully you use your shop vouchers wisely! Please see the results for the final week below:

1st – Ross Alcock - 20pts, 2nd - Nick Higginson - 20pts, 3rd – Mike Baynham - 20pts

NP 3rd – Mick Martin, NP 6th – Graham Donohoe, NP 9th - Pete Day

The final league table is calculated by your best 10 scores over the summer, added to your bonus points for winning nearest the pins or beating the nominated professional each week. A massive congratulations goes to the winner Dave Salkind! Dave was unable to play in the final two weeks but just about managed to hold on with Matt Swift only needing one more point to take the victory on the final week. Both Dave and Matt finished on a very impressive 199 points total, but with Dave having the highest weekly score he managed to take the top spot! The closest Thursday night league for many years… Please see the top 15 below, you all have winnings to collect from the Golf Performance Centre…

On course playing lesson special - 9 hole 2 hour session from only £20pp

This month we are offering an on course playing lesson special offer for up to 4 people per session. Our on course playing sessions are the perfect opportunity to improve your game as well as - course management, pre shot routines, those awkward lie shots, decision making plus much more. Our on course sessions not only offer you the chance to improve you game but also ask our experts about any part of your game and brush up on the rules. With this special offer you can now spread the cost of your session with your playing partners.

Special offer 9 hole – 2 hour session for only £80 (£20pp for 4 or £40pp for 2)

To book you’re on course session please contact the Performance centre or speak to one of our PGA Professionals or click here.

Senior Open

Monday 4th September the annual Chase GC Senior Open took place. The day started with fine rain but brightened up as the day went on. 108 golfers from the Chase and 22 other golf clubs took part, 67 golfers were from the Chase and 41 were guests.

• 1st - F Butler, Coventry Hearsall and B Platt (Forest of Arden) = 48pts
• 2nd - J McMorran, Bloxwich and R Wiggin (Walsall) = 43pts*
• 3rd - P Jones, Chase and D Bennett (Chase) = 43pts*
• 4th - R Allison, Chase and M Stevenson (Sandwell) = 43pts*
• 5th - W Muir, Chase and D Roger (Bloxwich) = 43pts*

(*after countback)

4 players had prizes for a Two.

Nearest the pin on the 6th - R Burton (Chase)

Nearest the pin on the 11th - P Pritchard (Chase)

Nearest the pin in three on the 18th - W Muir (Chase)

The day was a tremendous success, and thanks go to Tony Archbold for organising the day, the Ladies Section for their help on the day and the Ladies from North Staffs Asperger’s and Autism association for the drinks and Cakes in the halfway hut.

Senior Matches

The senior’s had two matches recently, on Wednesday 23rd August, we visited Hilltop GC and lost by 4 matches to 2. On Tuesday 29th August, the seniors hosted the visit of Calderfields GC. The seniors ran out winners by 4.5 matches to 3.5 with the result in doubt till the last hole of the last match.

• Monday 11th September - Senior Autumn Trophy
• Thursday 14th September - Seniors v Stone GC Away
• Thursday 21st September - Seniors v Barlaston GC Home
• Monday 9th October - Leading Edge 11
• Monday 16th October - Leading Edge 12