Matt Southwell

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition of our weekly newsletter. We hope you've had a good week on and off the course. This week we take a look back on the competitions that were held last week, we have some exciting news coming from the pro shop and we have a few dates for your diary. Enjoy the read!

Club news

The Club Championship 2018

Last weekend saw this year’s Club Championship take place on what was a mixed few days of weather compared to what we have had in recent months.

The single figure golfers were first off bright and early on Saturday with members competing for the men’s nett trophy close behind.

Lee Harper led day one of The Nett Championship with a great score of nett 69 with Steve Earll only two behind. Sunday saw more players competing with the ladies and seniors 18 hole championship also taking place.

Rachel Bishop won The Ladies Club Championship shooting a Gross 80 to win by five shots. Theresa Douglas won The Ladies Nett Championship with a nett 74. Well done ladies!

Phil ‘Spanish’ Sermon won The Seniors Club Championship with a gross 84. Adrian Edwards won the seniors nett championship with a nett 71. Good shooting guys!

Liam Bills shot a second round 76 to win the Mens Club Championship for the second time. Great win for Liam as he hasn’t played much golf over the last 12 months. Overnight nett championship leader Lee Harper shot a net 76 to win The Mens Nett Championship by two shots.

Great golf lads!

Mixed Trophy

Well done to Lesley and Kevin Seager on winning the Mixed Friendship Trophy yesterday.

Some great golf was played on the day. We hope everyone enjoyed the day.

Competition news

Thursday Night League

1st - S. Hough - 26 Points.
2nd - K. Bell - 23 Points.
3rd - I. Lawley - 22 Points.

Nearest The Pin

3rd Hole (FREE Pint) - S. Hough.
9th Hole (FREE Meal) - D. Banks.

The £20 card draw is still yet to be won. The rollover is up to £80.00 this week, remember you need to be at the presentation to claim the prize!

Shop news

Wilson Staff demo day - Tuesday 21st August

We will be holding a Wilson Staff demo day on Tuesday 21st August, this will be taking place on the driving range from 14:00pm - 18:00pm.

Like fingerprints, every golfer is unique with an individualized swing and approach to the game.

Wilson Staff understands those subtle differences and syncs golf club technology with individual playing styles. Whether you desire ultimate shot feedback, shot-shaping control, pure distance, or somewhere in between, Wilson Staff has got you covered.

We invite you to come and try the latest equipment from Wilson Staff, to avoid disappointment please book your FREE appointment by clicking here or contact a member of the professional team on 01785 712888 Option 1.

Seniors news

Leading Edge (number 9)

Division 1

1st - Phil Pritchard (68).
2nd - Brian Preece (71).
3rd - Charles Dodd (72).

Division 2

1st - David Thornecroft (74).
2nd - Thomas Jones (74).
3rd - Alan Richardson (74).

The rearranged Leading Edge (number 1) is now scheduled for Monday 6th August.

Senior Captain's Open - Monday 3rd September 2018

Our big open event is starting to get nearer. We have a good number of entries but there are still places available. So if you have not entered now is the time to do so.

The available tee times are now on the noticeboard so please sign up or speak to Graham McLeod or another committee member.

The format is a pair’s better ball Stableford and it would be wonderful if we could fill the available spaces.

Future Events

Monday 6th August - Rearrange Leading Edge (number 1).
Monday 13th August - Senior Captain's away trip to Wishaw Golf Club.
Thursday 16th August - Seniors v Stone Golf Club (home).
Monday 20th August - Vets Trophy.
Tuesday 28th August - Seniors v Calderfields Golf Club.

Coaching news

Online lesson bookings

Did you know you can check availability and book golf lessons online?

Book your golf lessons online for your chance to win a trip to the 2019 Masters.

Follow this link or visit the club’s website to book.

What does it mean?

Golf jargon can be confusing. Take drivers for example; why is there a 460cc limit set by golf's governing bodies and what does this actually mean?

Why is driver head size limited?
Driver heads are measured in volume and are limited to 460 cubic centimetres (cc). This limit is enforced to stop technology diminishing the skill level needed to play well off the tee.

What are the benefits of larger heads?
Playing a 460cc driver, like the Titleist 917 D2, gives you the biggest head possible, which means you can miss the middle of the face now and then and still hit a good shot because they tend to be extremely forgiving.

What about smaller heads?
Smaller heads, like the 440cc Titleist 917 D3, create less drag as they move through the air, so should give you faster swing speeds, which translate to faster ball speeds and more distance, but are a little less forgiving than a larger 460cc headed driver.

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The Galvin Green Marty Tour polo below is just one option for you to choose from. It features extremely breathable and UPF 20+ protected fabric, plus you don’t need to worry about someone else in the club wearing the same shirt as it comes in several different colours, as you can see below.

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Have a great weekend, Dave

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