Greetings from Dave

TaylorMade Aero Burner Driver - £229.99

Technology:

The new Speed Pockets flexes more at impact, resulting in a sweet spot that's bigger to help protect ball speeds on mishits and reduces spin for added forgiveness. The new Speed Pockets also features a red insert that keeps debris out, without affecting performance. An Aero hosel - small fins located at the rear of the hosel - also works alongside the raised centre crowns and rounded toe sections to lower drag and increase clubhead speed for longer distance. The 460cc driver features a matte-white finish, black PVD face, crown graphic that makes alignment easy, and a Matrix shaft and Lamkin UTx grip. The TaylorMade Aeroburner driver comes in 9.5?, 10.5?, 12? and HL (high loft) options, while the TP driver comes in 9.5? and 10.5? only. 

Throughout JULY we are offering 15% discount off TaylorMade Aero Burner drivers. That would bring the driver down to £195! (£34 cheaper than direct golf). Free fitting included. This offer is only available for drivers in stock.

Midweek Challenge - 26/06/2015

1st) Bob Smith - 69
2nd) Matt Tranter 70
3rd) Lee Harrison 72

Two's - 2

Handicap Committee notice - Interim Handicap Review

The handicap committee has met to review all handicaps in line with CONGU guidelines. The review is carried out using recommendations supplied by CONGU and other factors. Appeals may be made. Adjustments are detailed below and come into effect immediately.

North Staffs Vets League:

The vets team travelled to Brookfield on Thursday 18th June to face their 'B' team, having a more knowledgeable feel for the course with the slowest greens imaginable. This proved to be of little advantage as they were comprehensible beaten 5 games to 1 (10 points to 2). With 4 league matches still to play and 3 of those at home, we are still in with a shout to finish in the top 2.

Leading Edge No 7, 29th June

Division 1 Result
1st Michael Whitehouse 37
2nd Frank Wood 36
3rd Charles Dodd 36

Division 2 Result
1st Derek Hadley 37
2nd Harold Beddow 35
3rd Melvyn Smart 34

28 Handicap Group
John Douglas

Mixed Competition

The latest mixed ladies and men's seniors charity competition was held on 16th June for the Jubilee Cup. In ideal playing conditions a number of good scores were returned with two teams tied at the top on 40 points. Runners up were Julie Wright and Fred Ainsworth but the winners on count back were Lily McLeod and Mike Potts. The next competition is on 14th July for the Remembrance Trophy.

Inter Club Competitions

The inter club team continue to produce erratic results with defeats to both The Castle GC on 23rd and Lichfield GC on 25th both played away and both by a score of 4 games to 3. However some good news has emerged in that:

• The Seniors Captain appears to have found himself a batman to provide the inspiration needed to up his game and start winning
• The Seniors vice Captain provided the shot of the season when he holed in one on a par 4 at Lichfield GC (an Albatross) The exact distance is somewhat uncertain with the hole registered as 320 yds. But showing on a watch GPS as 280 yds. Yardage was irrelevant, however, when it came to a celebratory drink and beware if you are at Lichfield GC, the price for a bottle of Whisky was quoted at £84!!!!!

External Competitions

Congratulations go to the "Sultans of Swing" a group of 4 Chase golfers comprising Wayne Moore, Keith Bayliss, Peter McDonald and a late reserve Margaret Burns who were triumphant in the afternoon session at this year's Brocton charity competition on 18th June. They emerged with a total of 79 points and as well as being the afternoon winners they were only narrowly beaten for the overall winners spot by the morning group winners.

Forthcoming Competitions:

Wed 1st July Senior Captains away day at Leek GC
Thursday 2nd July Interclub match at home to Perton
Tuesday 7th July Interclub match at home Izaak Walton
Thursday 9th July Vets at home to Brookfields A
Tuesday 14th July mixed Remembrance Trophy
Monday 20th July Senior Captains Cup More

Entry Sheets are now on the board for July events 

Spain Pro-Am -

The Annual Midlands PGA Overseas Pro-Am will be taking place 1st-6th November 2015. If you are interested in taking part at the event please contact PGA Professional Tom Cheetham to register your interest. The format of the event is 3 amateurs plus myself in a team format. The trip will include the following:

• Welcome drinks reception
• 4 x competition days of golf
• 5 nights' accommodation
• ALL INCLUSIVE food and beverage (including alcohol)
• Car hire
• Buggies for all rounds
• Branded prizes on all days of golf
• Prize presentation dinner

To total cost of the trip is £780 per player for more information please contact Tom

Get Into Golf

If you're new to the game, just starting out or need some more out of your practice then our new Academy Membership is for you!

Designed for non club members a 12 month academy membership brings you lots of benefits to help your game.

For any more info please don't hesitate to contact a member of the professional team.

LADIES GET INTO GOLF A new class is starting on Tuesday 14th July 7pm - 8pm. £20 per person for 4 weekly 1 hour lessons in a group. Including coaching, equipment and golf balls.

Free Junior Golf Taster Session - Our next free junior golf taster session will be taking place on Sunday 19th July 1pm-2pm. The session is a perfect opportunity for you to bring your child along to give golf a go. To book your child's place please call the professional team on 01785 712888.

10 Questions -  Fred Hackett  - Golf Club Member

1. What's the best course you have ever played? Little Aston 
2. What football team do you support? West Brom
3. Who's your favourite golfer? Lee Westwood
4. What's your favourite food? Pork Roast 
5. What's your dream car? Bently Sport 
6. If you could play any golf course, what would it be? Augusta National
7. Your favourite golf brand? PING
8. Favourite City? Hong Kong
9. Interesting fact about yourself? Ran the line for Spain V Sweden in 1989
10. Have you ever had a hole in one? No

This week saw the NIKE 10 Yard Challenge, the objective was to increase your current driving distance by 10 Yards with the use of the New Nike Vapor Range! This sounds like quite a challenge but the New Nike Range impressed me, only losing to one non-conforming driver. The biggest yardage gain was by Paul Crane who managed a massive 26 yards!! Well done Paul (according to his playing partners he would have benefited from the new driver the following day in the Simmons Trophy!!!)

Have a great weekend!