Congratulations to world number 1 Rory McIlroy on winning the WGC Matchplay championship in San Francisco on Sunday.
On the way to winning the title Rory beat inform Paul Casey in the quarter finals on the 22nd hole. Rory missed a 5ft putt to win the match in the dark on Saturday night which meant play could not carry on due to darkness.
They came out early Sunday to finish the match. Rory had ringside tickets for the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, hoping he would beat Casey 7&6 and could fly to Vegas to watch the flight then fly straight back to play his semi final match the following day.
He did give his 2 tickets away to Lee Westwood to save £200,000's worth of tickets going to waste!! Rory went on to beat big hitting Gary Woodland in the final 4&2.
Bank Holiday Stableford - 04/05/2015
Liam Bills - 41! (New handicap 0.9!)
Tom Beasley - 34
Steve Earll - 34
Two's - 1
Foursomes Cup
Roger Brown & Graham Swinney - 66
Dave Foley & Dave Whitehouse - 68
George Brookes & Pete Caswell - 72
Ladies/Mixed News
The mixed sight savers competition was played on Tuesday 7th May and was won by Mike Whitehouse and Pat Redpath with 35 points. A big thanks to everyone who played and also to Phil Wilson and Julie Wright for organising it. The days entrance fee and raffle money raised a total of £159 for Sightsavers.
The Chase ladies played in the county inter-team knockout (handicap 12-24) away at Stone G.C on Sunday 3rd May. The conditions were challenging and unfortunately the Chase lost. However the girls enjoyed the experience and will look forward to competing in the competition next year.
Seniors News - WC 28th April 2015 - North Staffs Vets League
In our second match we were at home to last years Division 1 winners, Alsager. On a rather cold and windy day, with three front line golfers withdrawing, new blood was called for, and this demonstrated the depth of talent available to the team. With 3 wins, 2 halves and one loss, the overall result was 8pts to 4pts. Very few of our visitor's had played The Chase before, but were full of praise for the course and the friendliness of all the staff and playing partners. The chips were good too. Our next match is away at Wychwood Park on Wednesday, 13 May, a very long and testing course. We hope that we can continue with our current vein of form.
Interclub Matches
Once again the interclub team came down to earth with a bump at Perton GC, losing 5.5 to 1.5. The only team to win was a pair made up of our favourite lefties with Charles and Wayne showing how the game should be played. Two home games next week should help steady the ship, perhaps we need to consider pairing up more of the lefties together?? Answers on a post card to FA.
Forthcoming Competitions:
Thursday 7th May - Seniors at home to Stafford Castle
Monday 11th May - Seniors at home to Lichfield
Wednesday 13th May - Vets away to Wychwood Park
Thursday 14th May - Seniors away to Patsull Park
Keith Palmer: Seniors Section Secretary
The PGA Midland 2015 Chase Golf Club Pro Am will be taking place on Friday, 5 September. The teams are filling up rapidly as this is always a popular event for both visitors and members to play with a top midland professional. The format of the competition is a team event with 3 amateurs and 1 professional playing in each team. The team score is the 2 best medal scores on the hole to count using ¾ individual handicaps. The professional also is playing for an individual competition against all the other professionals. The member's price per team is £150 which includes competition entry with the chance of winning some great prizes and a 2 course meal after the round. The amateur prize fund is £2500! The visitor's price is £210 per team . Cooperate sponsorship is available from £295 . If you would like to play in this fantastic event then please speak to a member of the professional team.
10 Questions - Lesley Simmons - Golf Club Member
Well done to Lesley on shooting under her handicap in the ladies Competition on Wednesday in the heavy rain and strong winds. The standard scratch was 77! Your new handicap is now 32.
1. What's the best course you have ever played? Royal Birkdale
2. What football team do you support? Man United (Only because I get to have a nice 3 course meal there)
3. Who's your favourite golfer? Seve
4. What's your favourite food? Steak
5. What's your dream car? Aston Martin DB7
6. If you could play any golf course, what would it be? Wentworth
7. Your favourite golf brand? PING
8. Favourite City? Seville
9. Interesting fact about yourself? I have Wing Walked
10. Have you ever had a hole in one? No
New In - Nike Luncar Control - £135
Nike's Lunar Control model has been around for many seasons now however the Lunar Control 3 dramatically improves on any of the previous models by having a lighter and more stable design to give you even more performance on the course from the ground up. This shoe has a 2 year waterproof guarantee. Rory helped Nike design this shoe so it could be the perfect golf shoe not only for him to wear but for other tour pros and amateur golfers like yourselves around the world. Please pop in to the Performance Centre and see a member of the professional team to find out more about this great shoe and try a pair on so you can see how comfy this shoe really is.
Please note the Performance Centre opening times have now changed.
Seniors coaching morning
Our seniors coaching morning takes place every Thursday morning 10-11am. The session is a perfect way to meet new people, pick up a few handy tips from our PGA professionals and socialise with others. No booking required just turn up to the driving range at 10am only £5pp members AND non members welcome.
Ladies coaching morning
Ladies coaching morning takes place every Tuesday morning 9-10am. At only £5pp a great way to get into the game, pick up some handy tips and meet new people. No booking required open to both members and non members.
