Greetings from Dave
Solheim Cup
Sorry can sometimes be the hardest word to say, but not for Suzanne Pettersen who used it four times in her lengthy apology to the American team regarding a dispute that broke out in the Solheim Cup competition on Sunday morning in Germany between Europe and the U.S.A.
Pettersen who is our highest ranked female golfer at No.8 in the world sparked controversy during the Solheim Cup after refusing to concede a putt on the 17th hole of the final fourballs match. American Alison Lee missed a putt for birdie and then scooped the ball up with her putter believing Suzanne and Charley Hull their opponents, who had started walking towards the 18th tee, had conceded the putt.
Pettersen appealed to the match referee saying she hadn't conceded the putt because it was more than three feet. The claim drew widespread criticism but under the rules the hole was awarded to Europe. This showed very bad sportsmanship in a game that is known for high etiquette and good sportsmanship. It appears that after Europe had lost the Solheim Cup that Suzanne reflected back on her actions and was disappointed and truly sad.
Below are a few words from Pettersen: "I've never felt more gutted and truly sad about what went down Sunday on the 17th at the Solheim Cup," "I am so sorry for not thinking about the bigger picture in the heat of the battle and competition. I was trying my hardest for my team and put the single match and the point that could be earned ahead of sportsmanship and the game of golf itself!
So in the end it was a disappointing battle for Europe with a 10-6 lead at one stage and then to get hammered in the singles and lose the Solheim Cup and the shocking seens on the 17th green before the singles started.
I guess KARMA is real after all.
Throughout the next couple of months we will be offering you all special offers on clothing and footwear in a slightly different way to normal.
Instead of doing the normal and saying 25% of all clothing with week or 50% of shoes for this week only we will be doing a different size on offer each week.
So the offer for the first week which will run from Friday 25th September - Friday 2nd October will be:
All size 8 golf shoes that we have in stock will be 40% off!!
We have plenty to choose from including different styles from FootJoy and Nike. So if you're a size 8 then head down to the Performance Centre and grab a bargain! T's & C's Apply
Knockout Winners
On Sunday most of the finals of the knockouts took place, with a few being left to play over the next week or so. Results are as follows:
Mixed Pairs - Winners - Fiona Southwell & Andy Keen Mens
Singles - Winner - Peter Ward
Mens Pairs - Winners - Oliver Higginson & Steve Conroy
Mens Seniors Singles - Winner - Tony Mabbley
Mens Seniors Pairs - Andy Keen & Malcolm Withers
Ladies Pairs - Winners - Shirley Roycroft & Rita Miller
10 Questions - Noel Mack - Golf Club Member
1. What's the best course you have ever played? Southport and Ainsdale
2. What football team do you support? Wolves
3. Who's your favourite golfer? Luke Donald
4. What's your favourite food? Roast Beef
5. What's your dream car? Audi R8 Spyder
6. If you could play any golf course, what would it be? Pebble Beach
7. Your favourite golf brand? PING
8. Favourite City? London
9. Interesting fact about yourself? My brother is call Leon which is spelt Noel backwards and Noel spelt backwards is Leon
10. Have you ever had a hole in one? No
- Have you struggled with your game this season?
- Not achieved your goals?
- Looking to prepare for next season?
Our Winter Coaching programs come into effect from Thursday October 1st. If you're looking to work on your game during the winter months we have some great programs in place to help you improve. We have a state of the art warm indoor teaching studio with GC2 Simulator for those cold and wet nights. For more information, please click here.
Vets North Staffs League
The vets team travelled to Barlaston Golf Club on Thursday 17th September to face Brookfield 'A'. This was the playoff match held on a neutral venue to decide who would top Div. 1, after both teams had finished with the same number of points and number of wins. The weather was good although the course was showing signs of its muddy fairways history. The team, however, showed great composure and grit to win the match by 4 games to 2 with a special report of a long; difficult 4ft 11" put being holed by one of our experts securing one of the vital wins on the 18th hole. This really was a terrific result following last season's victory in topping Div. 2 in our first year, and not forgetting that this year we also reached the final of the Memorial Trophy. These results really do put The Chase Golf Club firmly in the spotlight and highlight the strength in depth of our senior players related to other Senior Teams of North Staffordshire.
Seniors Interclub Match
As the season starts to draw to a close the seniors, on Thursday 24th, entertained a strong Calderfields side rumoured to have lost only 1 match all season, The Chase side was a mixture of regulars, battle weary vets players together with a hint of new blood. An excellent contest ensued and although the size of handicaps was discussed afterwards with some fervour, the final result was an honourable tie of 4 games all. A solid result.
Forthcoming Competitions:
Thursday 24th Seniors away to Barlaston
Monday 28th Seniors away to Izaak Walton
Monday October 5th Seniors Autumn Trophy
Monday October 12th Final Leading Edge match
Entry/team sheets are now on the board for these events
Keith Palmer
Seniors Section Secretary
PING DEMO DAY Wednesday 7th October 2015 3pm - 7pm
Location - Driving Range
Giving you the opportunity to get custom fitted for the following PING models;
BRAND NEW GMAX Irons
BRAND NEW i-Iron
G30 Woods & Irons
Rhapsody Woods & Irons
Glide Wedges
To Book your FREE 30 Min Appointment Please Contact the Golf Performance Centre on 01785 712888 Ext.2
Congratulations to Josh Proudlock and Jay Sedgley who both shot 45 points in the junior weekend Stableford. Josh beat Jay on bb9. Josh is a young junior who has recently joined The Chase from Stone golf club after starting his lessons with Katrina. Welcome Josh and good with your golf here. The juniors were all on fire at the weekend with 5 of them reducing their handicaps. Well Done.
Next Junior Competition is the Junior Terry Edwards on Saturday 10th October at 12.32pm
Have a great weekend
Dave
