Greetings from Matt

The Masters

It's no secret that The Masters is my favourite golf tournament of the year. It's not just another week on tour, it's the biggest week of most players lives.

Aside from the Ryder Cup I think the players put themselves under the most pressure during this tournament. The Masters is the only Major of the year played on the same golf course, Augusta National. Golfers all over the world are fascinated by the golf course and even the Professionals seem a little star struck on their first visit which makes it no surprise that this tournament has only ever had three debutant winners, do you know who they are?

There are some exciting debutants this year but it is surely a big ask to go out and win the Masters on your first appearance. Maybe Jordan Speith or Victor Dubuisson have got what it takes?

Every year I give you my picks for who I would be putting my money on and I will forgive you for not following suit as I often get it wrong. It has got to the point that my wife Fiona has now banned me from backing Lee Westwood as she so desperately wants Lee to win his first Major but nether the less here are my Masters Picks. I've gone for a few each way bets this year in a hope to cover myself but if I had to pick one winner I think it would be 'Koooooooccchhhh'.

• Matt Kucher
• Peter Hanson
• Louis Oosthuizen
• Henrik Stenson
• Jamie Donaldson

Next week I will be putting the same curse on my picks for our very own Masters weekend. I have a few ideas already but why don't you click here and let me know who you think will win the Penkridge Masters!

Look out for our Masters Shop Specials

From Monday look out for our Masters shop Specials.

• Our sale rail for one week only will have an extra 20% off so all items on the rail will be at least 50% OFF
• Buy a dozen balls and get a half price glove and a free cap (selected models)
• Free pair of FJ Socks with every pair of shoes
• Buy any Galvin Green 2014 spring/summer clothing and get another piece half price!
• Like a gamble? Choose any putter over £100 and we will give you five 10ft putts, for each one you hole we'll knock £5 off!

Don't forget our bag trade in continues until the end of the month. We are giving you £20 off any bag we have in stock when you trade in your old bag.

The postponed St Patricks Day was played last Sunday and aside from the winners of the competition someone had a very special day. Mel Edwards scored an ace on the 14th hole. Congratulations Mel I hope you got the drinks in??

1st Place - 127
John Johnson, Wayne Dickson, Pete Wood and Bob Smith

2nd Place - 129
Lance Round, Callum Jenvey, John Brogan and Mitch Coleman

3rd Place - 131
Brad Hill, Sam Timmins, Steve Bate, Daz Hill

The weather turned out to be kind for the second in the Leading Edge series with the promised showers barely making an appearance.

The competition was won by Dennis Horton with a nett 67 playing off 25 (now 23!!!) followed by a four-way tie on nett 71's from Alan Smith, Alan Richardson, Dave Brace and Dave Milligan.

Full results will be posted as soon as the vagaries of the office printer have been resolved. The draw for the next round on 14th April can be found on the notice board.

Billy Foster

Only 3 tables left now for the Billy Foster evening, If you would like me to reserve you any tickets then please click here and I will be in touch.