Are we all getting excited?? The Ryder Cup is finally here. The European Team is being built up to be slight favourites and in all honesty we probably are but that’s not always a good thing. Just look at Manchester United last weekend being comprehensively beaten 5-3 by Leicester City.. Sorry had to get that in this week.

I’m sure you have seen at some point all the Ryder Cup build up programmes and at some point all of the players mention how nervous they will be or have been hitting that first tee shot. There are many techniques we can use to combat these nerves but I have made a short video here to give you something to try next time you stand on the first tee.

To celebrate the Ryder Cup we will be running a few in store promotions over the duration of the tournament.

Here are just a few of the Ryder Cup Specials..

• 3 for the price of 2 on all FootJoy Gloves
• 25% OFF all carry bags in store
• FREE Dozen Project A Golf Balls with every TaylorMade Putter

Don’t forget our summer clothing SALE is still on with some massive reductions on our summer shirts and trousers, don’t miss out as the sale will end soon. The sale includes Men’s and Ladies products.

We had a great entrance for the roll up Medal last Sunday with over 80 players on the day. Full results can be found on www.howdidido.co.uk and the winners are listed below. There were a total of 6 players getting a 2.

Competition winner – Martyn Davis - 42

Division 1

Winner – Anthony Rogers - 38
Runner up – Ross Taylor - 38
3rd place - Paul Nicholls - 36

Division 2

Winner – Sam Timmins - 39
Runner up – Peter Day - 39
3rd place - Darren Jones 37

Division 3

Winner – Ivor Hale - 41
Runner up – Ray Kidner - 41
3rd place - Ben Porter – 38

The conclusion to the summer knockouts takes place this Sunday with the first final teeing off at 9.04am. Please come along to support the matches being played even if it’s just to see a couple of holes before you settle down in the bar to watch the Ryder Cup Singles match’s. Good luck to all those competing on Sunday.

The rescheduled Ladies and Seniors "Friendship Trophy" competition was held on 16th September. Third place with 39 points was Rita Miller and Tom Jones with second place going to Sue Brindley and Peter Milner with 40 points. Overall winners were Eileen Hackett and Mike Reed who amassed a total of 41 points.

The next mixed competition is the Charity Cup on 14th October, entry forms are posted on both Seniors and Ladies notice boards.

• Tuesday 23rd Interclub at home to Calderfields
• Thursday 25th Interclub away at Barlaston
• Monday 29th September - Veterans Trophy 
• Monday 6th October - Seniors Autumn Trophy

Ryder Cup Lesson Specials (Available with Tom or Katrina)

2 x 1 hour individual golf lessons for only £50
2 x 1 hour joint golf lessons (2 golfers) for only £70

All lesson vouchers must be purchased by the 30th September 2014 and redeemed by the 30th October 2014.

To take advantage of this special offer please contact the Performance Centre on 01785 712888 (ext 2).

TaylorMade Fitting Day - Friday, 3 October

We have been lucky enough to secure the services of TaylorMade for a second fitting day to be held on Friday 3rd October. This is a free of charge event and there are 8 fitting appointments available. These slots normally get booked up very quickly but you can still come along and try the latest TaylorMade equipment with me or Dan. The appointments start at 2pm and the last appointment will be 6.30pm. If you would like to come along then please click here to request your appointment.

Have a great Ryder Cup weekend