Wallasey G.C You probably haven't played Wallasey G.C or even heard but what a great golf course it is that is only 90 minutes north of the Chase. Myself, Dan and Matt took a trip up there on Monday to have a game as we were all off and the forecast looked good. The summer midweek greenfee for visitors is £80.00 which is good value but they will let you use your county card which reduces the greenfee to just £40.00!! We got on for free as we are PGA Professionals which allows us courtesy at most golf courses around the country. But I would of happily payed £40.00 to play as the golf course is amazing. It's an old fashioned links course right on the coast in Liverpool only 10 minutes down the road from Hoylake G.C (Royal Liverpool) where they played the Open in 2014. An interesting fact about Wallasey Golf Club is that it was where stableford was invented back in 1932. The club captain at the time Dr Frank Stableford devised the stableford scoring system and it has stood ever since. They were also one of the venues for final qualifying for the Open Championship back in 2006.
We let a heavy downpour of rain pass just before our 11.20 tee time. We had a competition between the 3 of us which was an 18 hole stableford format with bits included. Some of you reading may be thinking what are bits???
Birdies = £2
Nearest the pin on par 3's = £2
Par 5's in 2 = £2
Par 4'sin 1 = £2
Up and down from a bunker for par or better = £2
Winner of front nine = £3
Winner of back nine = 3
Winner overall = 3
So basically if you're having a bad game it can cost you a lot of money! Me and Matt tied in the end with him making an awesome birdie on the last and me 3 putting. It was a great day out and I would definitely recommend a visit.
Wilson Staff SALE!!!
M3 Tour Adjustable Driver - £89.00 (were £229.00)
Only 3 Available - Stiff Shaft - All loft adjustable from 8.5 - 11.5
M3 Tour Adjustable Fairway - £79.00 (were £199.00)
Only 2 Available - 15 Degree Stiff + 17 Degree Regular
M3 Tour Adjustable Hybrid - £69.00 (were £159.00)
Only 5 Available - 19 Degree Stiff & Regular + 21 Degree Stiff + 23 Degree Regular x2
Fybrid - 18 Degree & 21 Degree - £49.00 (were £115.00)
D100 Fairway - 21 Degree Regular £59.00 (were £119.00)
1 Available
D100 Ladies Hybrid 5 - £49.00 (were £10.00)
1 Available
FG M3 Tour Forged Irons 4-PW - £419.00 (Were £529.00) + get a free £109.00 Nexus cart bag.
Only 1 set Available - S300 Stiff Steel Shafts
C100 Irons 4-PW - £299.00 (Were £429.00)
Only 1 set Available - Regular Steel Shafts
Weekend Medal - 08/08/2015 (css 72)
Overall Winner - B Hassall - 67
Division 1
1st. Liam Bills 70 (gross 72!)
2nd. D Foley 71 3rd. D Whitehouse 72
Division 2
1st. J Leishman 71
2nd. M Abella 71 3rd. P Till 72
Division 3
1st. D Barker 69
2nd. A Watler 73
3rd. A Sumner 73 Two's - 3
10 Questions - Mac Withers- Golf Club Member
1. What's the best course you have ever played? Rolls of Monmouth
2. What football team do you support? Manchester United
3. Who's your favourite golfer? Seve
4. What's your favourite food? Steak
5. What's your dream car? Porche Carrera 911
6. If you could play any golf course, what would it be? St Andrews
7. Your favourite golf brand? PING
8. Favourite City? Barcelona
9. Interesting fact about yourself? I won The Fireman Super Sportsman Competition 3 years running.
10. Have you ever had a hole in one? No
WC 10th August 2015
Vets - North Staffs League
The Vets team suffered a slight hiccup in their pursuit of top place when they came up against a strong Barlaston team on their home track on August 11th.The result was 3 losses and 3 halves giving a 9 points to 3 points defeat, However with 2 home games still to come, top spot is still within our sights..
Senior Interclub Matches
Nothing until next week
Leading Edge Results
LE no 9 was played on 10th with those going out early certainly having the better weather. . The later ones suffered a torrential downpour midway through the round but still emerged with a smile at the end of it. Results were:
Div 1
1st Chris Ball 40 pts
2nd Nick Hancox 39
3rd Graham Bunch 37
Div 2
1st Brian Hartshorne 39 pts
2nd Melvyn Smart 37
3rd David Walley 33
28 handicapper Harold Beddow 31 pts
Mixed day Out
On Monday 10th August six teams of four played a Mixed Away Day at Patsull Park in lovely conditions and surroundings. A venue to be recommended with a three course evening meal of salmon mousse, breast of chicken with peppercorn and brandy sauce, and Black Forest gateau followed by coffee and mints. Unfortunately the Senior Captain had not envisaged a tie and had only provided four prizes of bubbles and chocolates. On countback the winning team were Mike Whitehouse, Richard Davis, Keith Bayliss and Tony Archbold. I know!! No ladies? who pipped the team of Ian Lawley, Sue Pipe, Ivan Poole and Marlene Painter who all took home some of the spoils. A great day out.
Forthcoming Competitions:
Tuesday 18th August Ladies and Seniors friendship Trophy Thursday
20th August Seniors away at Dartmouth Monday
24th August Combined LE no 10, plus Vets 70+, plus octogenarian's trophy
Thursday 27th August Vets at home to Brookfields B
Entry/team sheets are now on the board for August events
On Friday 21st August between 5pm - 7pm we will be giving you the opportunity to try the brand new PING I-Iron & GMax Iron which has featured in the newsletter over the last few weeks.
In the GMax Iron PING have engineered their longest iron through COR-Eye Technology - increasing face flexing, producing faster ball speed across the face to generate incredible distance.
PING have made a big change and decided to use 431 stainless steel for the first time for a softer feel allowing workability and trajectory control with the right amount of forgiveness.
Lengths and lofts are optimized to increase distance with proper gapping, resulting in a clean players style iron with a high MOI.
"Let us help your game"
There were several successes for the Ladies in July.
1st July - Stableford Qualifier
Div 1 - 40 pts - Eileen Hackett
Div 2 - 37 pts - Sally Dreaves
7th July - BMW Day
Shirley Roycroft went forward from the June completion to play in this event. She had a wonderful round and very disappointingly for her - and the ladies - missed out on winning by only one point. She posted a great score of 33pts. Well done Shirley - sorry we won't get a ride in a new car!!
8th July - Lady Captains Day Fun Stableford Competition 7/8 handicap
This proved to be an interesting fun day - a bit like a sandwich - a slice of dry bread; a very soggy filling; with a toasty end! Where did that sudden heavy rain come from? Refreshments at the half way house were superb and enjoyed by all, as were the on course treats. There was a delicious meal of fish and chips after the competition, at which successful players were presented with their awards, including those for the sponsored challenges placed on selected holes.
12th July - Mactier Cup Stableford Qualifier
Div 1 - 36 pts - Brenda Davis
Div 2 - 32 pts - Sue Price
Going forward to the Area Final for the Mactier Cup are:
Silver Division - Rachel Bishop
Bronze Division - Wendy Orgill
22nd July - Medal Qualifier
Div 1 - 69 nett - Rachel Bishop
Div 2 - 75 nett - Marlene Painter
9 hole Stableford Qualifier
Lorna Brookes with 19 pts
29th July - Fun Waltz competition
Everyone enjoyed this fun format and had a great day. Winners were Gill Lees, Rosemary Walley and Coral Blair
30th July - Ladies Away match at Penn
The ladies lost 2, Drew 1 and Won 1
Diary Dates to note
19th August - Lady Captains Away Day to Perton
26th August - Millenium Bowl Qualifier We hope you will join in with these events.
2nd Sept - Competition to be announced...watch the boards!
9th Sept - Breakthrough Brooch Qualifier
16th Sept - Lady Captain v Lady Vice Captain team competition
23rd Sept - Ladies Foursomes
30th Sept - Competition Winners Medal Ladies Matches
1st Sept - Ladies host Beau Desert
24th Sept - Ladies host Isaac Walton Remember to watch the Notice Boards.... and the ball!
