Greetings from Dave
The South African Open took place last week at Glendower G.C. Andrew Sullivan won after a melt down by Charl Schwartzel. Andy admitted he never expected to be in with a chance of winning his maiden European Tour title going into the final day.
The 28-year-old entered the final round at Glendower Golf Club seven shots behind leader Charl Schwartzel, but a final round of 67 combined with a two-over-par 74 from the South African saw the pair tied at the top of the leaderboard.
Sullivan then birdied the first hole of a sudden-death play-off to secure his first European Tour title and become the first Englishman to win the South African Open in 45 years. Charl said in his interview "I had one of my worst years last year and came back and found myself in a play-off. Unfortunately some of those old habits came flying back into the game today."
It just shows that even major champions have bad days and their old habits can creep back in to haunt them!
Weekday Stableford – 07/01/15
- R Martinez – 34
- L Horan – 33
- R Burke – 32
2’s - 0
Weekend Medal – 10/01/15 (Reductions Only)
- C Dodd – 73
- E Saunders – 74
- P Grant – 77
2’s – 3
Winter League – 11/01/15
- K Morris/R Day – 36.5
- L Bills/T Beasley - 35
NP – L Horan
2’s – Neil Whitehouse
Diary changes
Two changes of dates in the 2015 diary:
Vale Royal Abbey
Unfortunately our reciprocal agreement with The Vale Royal Abbey has come to an end. We are currently in talks with other courses where we are looking to arrange similar reciprocal agreements.
Online Booking
Please note when trying to book for Saturday 31st on Monday morning the opening time to book will be from 7.30am not 6.30am. This is due to the power having to be turned off for 1 hour early Monday morning.
14th green update
I thought I would give you all an update on the current situation with regards to the 14th green. The drainage that was installed during last year’s reconstruction is not working as anticipated and consequently the green is remaining wet for long periods. We believe this is a result of the work being carried out during the extreme wet weather of last winter and the drains becoming capped with silt. As soon as conditions are favourable we will be carrying out work to rectify the situation and once it has dried sufficiently the green will be brought back into play.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Simon White - Course Manager
10 Questions - David Morgan – PGA Assistant Professional
What’s the best course you have ever played? Southport & Ainsdale
What football team do you support? Manchester United (greatest team in the world!)
Who’s your favourite golfer? Rory McIlroy
What’s your favourite food? BBQ Chicken and Chips
What’s your dream car? Lamborghini Gallardo
If you could place any golf course, what would it be? Augusta National
Your favourite golf brand? Wilson Staff
Favourite city? Munich
Interesting fact about yourself? I won the Junior Club Championship and Men’s Club Championship in the same year on two different occasions at Brocton Hall G.C. This had never been done in the 100 year history of the club.
Have you ever had a hole in one? Yes - 2 on the 17th hole at Brocton Hall G.C. and 1 on the 3rd hole at Penrhos G.C.
Night Golf
On Thursday 8th January we held a Night Golf event, for those who are not aware Night Golf is where you play golf in the dark with a glow in the dark golf ball with the greens, fairways and bunkers lined with glow sticks. All the members thoroughly enjoyed it with bursts of laughter heard throughout the course.
Congratulations to Chris Simmons on winning with 21pts
2nd place - Adam Hodgetts 19pts
3rd place - Ray Jackson 18pts
If anyone has found any clear golf balls with a yellow insert on the course could you be so kind as to hand them to one of the professional staff so we can hold another night. Would like to thank all the members for their support. The next night will be on Friday 20th March, food from 5pm with shotgun start at 7pm. This will be a Texas scramble team. The team sheet will be going up this weekend. £15 per person including a meal and all equipment required, if you would like to bring a guest along there will be an extra charge of £5.
All guests welcome!!
WC 12th January 2015
Monday the 12th Jan saw the return of the Winter Fun Competitions with a 9 hole, 3 clubs and a putter comp. The results were:
- Alan Smith 22 points
- Mike McGuire 19 points*
- Bob Edwards 19 points
It is rumoured that Alan has now got 11 clubs for sale at a cheap rate and that Mr McGuire has volunteered to a 3 shot handicap reduction!!!
The next fun competition is planned for Monday 26th January - notice on the board
Winter League: Games are progressing steadily but please note the final date for league matches to be completed is February 22nd
Note that posters have now been placed on the notice board inviting volunteers for both the Vice Captain role and Committee Membership for the forthcoming year.
Also posted is the date and agenda for the forthcoming AGM with instructions how to raise questions at the AGM meeting
Any queries relating to these notices please contact Keith Palmer, the Seniors Section Secretary.
Custom Fitting/Repair Services
Is it time to start preparing for the new season?
Do you want your game and your clubs to be ready?
Do you understand how important it is for your clubs to be the correct lie?
During the week commencing 19th January we will be offering;
Please call the Golf Performance Centre to book an appointment: 01785 712888 ext 227/option 2
Have a great weekend, Dave
