Matt Southwell

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we have all the latest news, events and offers from here at The Chase Golf Club.

Enjoy this week's read.

Shop news

May is a special month

The Performance Centre is looking well stocked now ready for it all to be moved into our brand-new Shop on the first tee very soon.The clock was put on last week which most of you will have seen now. Everyone who I have spoken seems to love the clock which is great to hear. As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter we have lots of things on special offer for the whole of May. Please see these offers below.

The new Spring/Summer clothing ranges are out in the Performance Centre and will be for sale in the new Golf Shop. These include Under Armour, FootJoy, Galvin Green and Sunderland. Hardware for sale and fitting in the new shop stays the same, PING, Titleist, and Wilson Staff.

Great prices available

As we are nearly due to move into our brand new pro shop, we are selling off some items at great prices. These offers will run throughout the month of May and competition vouchers can be used.

All Nike clothing 40% off
2017 FootJoy & Skechers golf shoes 50% off
Last year’s summer shirts 50% off
Titleist SM6 Vokey wedges £79
Titleist SM6 Vokey demo wedges £50
All Galvin Green clothing 20% off
2017 Nike shoes reduced to trade prices
Vega wedges 30% off

Battery Trade-In ends this Sunday

If you haven't taken advantage of this promotion yet then you only have a few days left to get £25 OFF a new Lithium battery when you trade-in your old battery. Just to remind you, Lithium batteries charge quicker, last longer and work out far cheaper in the long run than standard Lead Acid alternatives. What are you waiting for?

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Coaching news

For one week only

Finding it difficult to judge bunker shot distance? Struggle for awkward lies in the sand?Well….. if the answer to any of these questions is yes then we have a great offer available for this week only.

Bunker Lesson - 30minutes - £15

Learn all the basics, techniques and skills required to get you out of any bunker from any position. Our PGA pro’s will take you out on the course (dependant on course availability) and show you everything you need to know to execute the perfect bunker shots.

This great offer is available for one week only! Only available on lessons booked this week and lesson must be taken by the end of May.

To claim your offer please contact the professional team or book via our online booking system here.

Fitting news

PING comes to The Chase

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a PING Fitting Day on Wednesday, 16 May. The day will run between 16:00 - 19:00 at The Chase Driving Range.

A representative from PING will be on hand to take you through the very latest PING equipment. PING have had a very successful release with the G400 range and G700 irons, both will be available on the day to try..

If you are interested in seeing how the latest equipment can benefit your game, then book yourself a slot for the day.

To book your complimentary appointment, please contact a member of the professional team on 01785 712888 Opt.1

Competition news

Thursday Night League

1st – G.Higginson = 26 Points
2nd – A.Hodgetts = 22 Points
3rd – J.Conlon = 21 Points

Nearest the pin 6th – winning a FREE pint – Geoff Clarke
Nearest the pin 9th – winning a FREE meal – Graham Donohoe

£20 Card draw was won by Mick Martin

For those of you who are unaware of how the £20 card draw works, here is a brief description:

To win the £20 card draw you have to participate in the Thursday Night League and be present for the presentation approx. 8pm following play. One card will be drawn from the pack, If the winner isn’t present the money will roll over to the next week. and so on. you’ve got to be in it to win it!

Weekday Stableford - Friday, 4 May

Overall Winner - Conrad Thompson = 35

Division One:
1st- Ron Logan = 35
2nd- Adam Hodgetts = 32

Division 2:
1st - Brian Bateman = 36
2nd- Ricard Sears = 34

There was 1 two plus a special hole in one for Conrad Thompson

Seve Trophy - Sunday, 6 May

The Seve Trophy competition took place last Sunday on a glorious day with very little wind, quite unusual for The Chase. Huge congratulations to the winner Phil Cross with a fantastic score of Nett 68, beating a large field of 114 players. Thank you to everybody who took part supporting the Captains charity. Please see below for the full results :

1st - Phil Cross = Nett 68
2nd - Jack O’Neil = Nett 71 (Count back)
3rd - Darren Hill = Nett 71
4th - Rhys Morgan = Nett 72
5th - Wayne Booth = Nett 73 (Count back)

Best Gross - Andy Keen = 79

There were 14 twos on the day.

Senior news

Vets – Report from Ray

A fair result was achieved on Tuesday with a 6 all draw against Barlaston golf club here at The Chase Golf Club, well done the team and once again thanks for playing.

The sheet is on the board for the Emery Price Hughes memorial trophy (to be played on Tuesday 5th June) for those wishing to play. It’s a greensomes match play consisting of three teams of two.

Please note that the away match at Alsager due to be played in August has been rearranged to Thursday, 20 September due their course maintenance week. Due to a rise in the cost of the catering at The Chase the decision has had to be made that away games will also have to be £5.00 per player, I do apologise for this but it has to be done to cover all of the overheads including the fees to be a part of the league.

Sincerely hope this does not deter anyone from playing the away matches as it is still golf at a bargain price. Hope to see you on the course soon, take care and play well.

Senior Captains Charity Day

The Senior Captains Charity day is on June 4th. A Senior Pairs Competition open to seniors, Ladies and guests. A list of tee times to enter is on the noticeboard for you to enter. This is our main Charity fund raiser so please enter. Hole sponsors and donations for raffle prizes are required.
If you wish to play and don’t have a partner, contact a committee member and we will try to pair you with someone.

Senior open

The Senior open is on 3rd September. Entry forms are now on the noticeboard. Again a pair’s competition open to all over 55 with a current handicap.

Future events

17th May - Seniors v Barlaston Home
21st May - Leading Edge 5
24th May - Seniors v Greenway Hall GC Away

Trust = Power

Let’s face it: we all want to hit the ball further. Being able to hit longer drives gives you less club into the green, making everything that little bit easier. There are many ways you can try and generate more power during your swing, and nearly all of them start from the ground up.

Trust your footwear
Despite his small frame, tour star Rickie Fowler is renowned for his power. As you can see in the three images above, he pushes off from his right foot through impact and relies on great grip and stability to ensure the power his body is creating doesn’t come at the cost of control.

Having a strong base is something we should all aspire for. The Under Armour Spieth 2 can help you do this thanks to its unique Rotational Resistance cleats that will give you traction in every direction across all terrains.

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Replace your long irons

We want to make this game as easy and as enjoyable as possible for you, so if we had one piece of advice for you it would be to replace your long irons. The further up your irons you go the harder they become to hit, which is why golf brands have a range of fantastic alternative options for you to try…

Versatile and forgiving
If you struggle for distance and consistency with your long irons, this Wilson Staff D300 hybrid offers a large head size that makes it very forgiving and easier to launch off the deck. It also boasts Micro Vortex Generators that reduce drag on the crown to aid fast head speeds and more distance.

Powerful and adjustable
If you prefer a more compact look at address, this Wilson Staff C300 hybrid could be a great long iron replacement option. It offers modern distance with a safety net of forgiveness, plus we can use its adjustable sole weights to counter your bad shot to improve your accuracy off the tee and into greens.

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Video of the Week

Golf’s a game of fine margins of which luck plays a huge part. In this video, we’ve gone over the history books and come up with the luckiest shots ever on the European Tour. How many do you remember?

Have a great weekend, Dave

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