Open Week
Don't forget our Open Week starts on Monday, 20 June and there are still some times available, just give me a ring on 90483825 to book. The week closes with our very popular Mixed Greensomes on Sunday, 26 June in the afternoon and we are then having a Jazz Sunday event from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm with superb background music from the Kyron Burke/Linley Hamilton quartet. Good food and easy listening after golf or why not just call in for a meal or a drink? Perfect for a summer evening.
If you can't make Open Week this year why not get a few friends together and make up a fourball, our rates are only £18 mid-week and £20 at weekends when playing with a member which is great value for money, especially when the course is exceptional. The more visitor revenue we take in the lower our subs are! I ask all members to try and generate extra income and have a great day out at the same time.
Ladies British Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship
Here at Knock we are hosting the very prestigious Ladies British Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship from Sunday, 31 August - Tuesday, 2 September. There are many roles required to assist with the smooth running including flag waivers, ball spotters, starters, car park supervision and assistance with the practice area to name but a few. The organizing committee are asking for your support by volunteering to assist during this tournament. Those interested, both ladies and gents, are asked to indicate this by filling in their names and contact numbers on the sheet provided on the noticeboards.
Let's make this Ladies British Amateur Champs at Knock something worth talking about.
TaylorMade Fitting Day
I'm pleased to announce that we have a TaylorMade Fitting Day coming up on Wednesday, 27 July. Any member interested in trying any of the new M1 or M2 ranges of woods or irons or the new range of putters and wedges give me a call at the shop or click here to send me an email. I will have up to eight appointments available, so book now before it's too late.
Ulster schools success for our Knock Lads
The Regent House Grammar school golf team made up of Jared Magee, Robbie Davidson, Matthew Gibson and Lee Mitchell all from Knock and Cameron Thompson from Shandon Park as reserve won the Ulster Schools Under 16 Golf Championship today at Tandragee Golf Club. Course was par 71 and the scores were as follows: Jared - 41 points, gross 77, Robbie - 39 points, gross 87, Matthew - 38 points, gross 81 and Lee - 36 points, gross 86.
Team News
The marvelous Ladies Minor team are one step closer to the quarter finals by securing 3.5 matches and 10 holes at home against Balmoral. So proud of you all, well played ladies!
Captain's Day
Captain's Day went brilliantly last weekend with a huge turnout over the two days. The winner with 40 points was 9 handicapper Mark Graham. Runner up spot went to David Brown and the best gross with a fine 69 went to James McVicker. Full results were as follows:
Category One - First place - Andrew Finlay and in second place - Alan Kinnier.
Category Two - First place - Neil McCread and in second place - Tom Hughes.
Category Three - First place - Mo Brown and in second place - Maurice McKensie.
Category Four - First place - David Fitzimmons and in second place - Mark McKelvey.
The Anno Domini prize was won by Roy Williamson with 35 points, the Team Captain's Prize went to Berkeley McMonagle and Robin Pooke picked up the Past Captain's Prize. Our very own Junior Captain Jonny Linter took the Junior Prize with 36 points. The twos club paid out £15.76 each and all monies have been added to your pro shop accounts.
Junior Competition
Last Sunday the big winner with a brilliant 43 points was young Charlie Parke. Good to see your new driver is working well Charlie. Second place on the better back nine went to Ross Latimer with 38 points. Congratulations to the prize winners and all monies have been added to your pro shop accounts.
Neillie Garett Foursomes
Eleanor McMonagle dove tailed effectively with young Katie Poots to win the Trophy on Tuesday with 36 points. They beat Evelyn McCracken and Alison Sinnamon 35 points into second place. The twos club paid out £30 per two with Sinead Murray and Ethel Ruddock collecting the loot. Congratulations to all the winners and all monies have been transferred into your pro shop accounts.
Father's Day
If you have something in mind you would like for Father's Day, drop me a line and then send your spouses along to the shop and I will point them in the right direction. We always have vouchers available if you are saving up for something bigger.
We've got so much great stock in the shop at the moment, there couldn't be an easier place to get your Father's Day gifts. If your Dad has all the golf equipment he needs, why not get him a lesson? We offer a variety of different lesson options and, unless your Dad is Jason Day or Jordan Spieth, then there is no reason not to come and try a lesson.