Our Midland PGA Pro Am took place last Friday for the 6th year running with 38 teams playing. The day kicked off early with me teeing off at 8.00am with my 3 amateur partners. I was then followed by Dan and his team and this continued with 10 minute intervals throughout the day until 14.30pm with Tom teeing off last. The day ran very smoothly with lots going on everywhere in the club.

The presentation took place at 8.30pm in which lots of people stayed for. Kat took the money off me and the lads shooting a very good score of two under par. Matthew Cort and Daniel Wood won the pro's individual competition on the day both shooting 5 under par. Dan said in his speech afterwards that it's the best he has ever seen the golf course and that the greens were one of the best surfaces he has played on this year! In fact throughout the day the comments from other professionals and the visiting amateur players had lots of very positive comments about the whole golf club.

   

The winners of the team event on the day was won by professional Brian Rimmer and his 3 sons Oliver, Charlie and Jack who are all members of the golf club. This was the first time the Rimmer brothers have played in a competition with their dad. Brian said it was a proud moment them just playing with him never mind winning it! I would like to thank everyone that played and supported the event and if you didn't play then make sure you get a team in next year as it's a great day of golf and banter.

 


Weekend Medal

Winner with nett 68 Martin Cartridge

Division 1 Winner Tom Beasley 71
Division 1 Runner up Carl Brogan 71

Division 2 Winner Mark Hall 75
Division 2 Runner up Mark Granner 75





The junior section has gone from strength to strength this summer and I think you would all agree that it's a breath of fresh air seeing all the junior dotting around the club. We now have a total of 42 junior members with a lot of those very active playing within the junior section and with friends and family.

Within the past couple of weeks we have had a few new additions to the section therefore I have arranged a junior open afternoon to meet some of the juniors, their parents and potential new members. This will take place on Sunday 25th October at 1pm. There will be free coaching and competitions with prizes to be won. It will be open to all members and non-members. Please let Katrina Know if you would like to come along.

Junior Summer results

Daily Telegraph - Kieran McCarthy
Junior Chase Chalice - Olly Rimmer
Junior Chase Clalice division 2 - Shae Bance
August Stableford - Jack Bywater
Junior Professionals Prize - Charlie Rimmer
Professionals Prize Division 2 - Alfie Goodwin
Captains Trophy - Sam Ruston

Some exceptional scores have been posted by the junior section this summer, the following juniors have really reduced their handicaps:

Jack Bywater hcp 28 - 23
Olly Rimmer Hcp 28 - 19
Chris McCarthy hcp 38 - 17
Zach Tallent hcp 28 - 12
Shae Bance hcp 24 - 49
Kieran McCarthy 28 - 14

There are still a few competitions left in the season to get your handicaps down a few more shots. Sunday 20th September - Stableford Good luck to all the juniors for the rest of the season.




Short game clinic

The short game may be the most overlooked and misunderstood part of the game for most players. As a part of a defined road map to become an advanced, well-rounded player, the short game can be the most important step in the process.

The short game can form the foundation for greatness, or if neglected, it can mean we will never reach our full potential.

Average golfers don't realise how important this part of the game can be nor how much it can reduce your scores. To maximise your potential why don't you come along to one of the short game clinic we have coming up and see how many shots you can knock off your scores.

Sunday 5th October 12.30 - 3.30pm
Tuesday 6th October 10.30am - 1.30pm
3 hour short game camp for just £15 per person

Ladies Tuesday Morning Coaching

Come along to our ladies coffee morning held every Tuesday at 9am. It is designed to help new golfers improve their technique and jog some memories for the more established golfers of things that may have slipped their mind. Anyone is welcome to come along and it is an ideal way to improve your golf.

Just £5 per session including tuition and golf balls

Tuesday 15th September Swing check
Tuesday 22nd September Bunkers
Tuesday 29th September Putting
Tuesday 6th October Driving (gain 10 yards)
Tuesday 13th October Chipping



 

North Staffs Vets League

The vet's team hosted Wychwood Park at home on Thursday 3rd September and despite the weather providing an excellent golfing day the team recorded a defeat by 7 points to 5. This left the team in the position of a tie for first place with Brookfield A and we now have to find a neutral ground for a play off or send 6 players to Brookfield and host 6 from Brookfield at the Chase, all before 5th October as this is the end of season date. Negotiations are on-going.

Seniors Open

The Seniors Captain chose an excellent day to play the Seniors Open with the course in superb condition and the weather being like in the Med.

Results of this competition were:

120 people took part -- 66 Chase, 54 guests

Chase members unless stated:

1 M Withers & K Morris 41
2 K Secker & R Price, both Kidderminster GC 40 (count back)
3 S Fountain & A Cooke 40
4 I Lawley & R Swaries, Barlaston GC 39
5 R Brown, C Ball 38 (count back)

Nearest pin 6th John Johnson
Nearest pin 11th Fred Hackett
Nearest pin in 3 on 18th Rob Hughes

Fred Ainsworth (Senior Captain) and Tony Archbold (event organiser) would like to thank our sponsors St James's Place Wealth Management and Barclays Bank for their generous support.

They would also like to thank Matt and the owners for their support with this event, Simon and his team for the preparation of the course, bar and kitchen staff for keeping us watered and fed and last but not least for the generous support from the Ladies' section for helping to keep things running so smoothly throughout the day.

Forthcoming Competitions:

Thursday 10th seniors at home to Uttoxeter
Monday 14th Leading Edge No11
Tuesday 22nd seniors at home to Calderfields
Thursday 24th seniors away to Barlaston
Monday 28th seniors away to Izaak Walton

Entry/team sheets are now on the board for September events.

Keith Palmer Seniors Section Secretary





10 Questions - Alan Chambers - Golf Club Member

1. What's the best course you have ever played? The Brabazon (The Belfry)
2. What football team do you support? Aston Villa
3. Who's your favourite golfer? Sergio Garcia
4. What's your favourite food? Indian
5. What's your dream car? Jaguar XF
6. If you could play any golf course, what would it be? St Andrews
7. Your favourite golf brand? Callaway
8. Favourite City? Auckland
9. Interesting fact about yourself? I used to be a paramedic and also was in the Forces and served in the Middle East
10. Have you ever had a hole in one? No





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