Hello golfers,

I hope you all had a fantastic week on and off the golf course and welcome to a new edition of our weekly newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest news and gossip within the walls of Knock Golf Club.

Ella update...

My gorgeous little daughter Ella has been moved from intensive care to special care at the Ulster Hospital. As I write this on Tuesday, 17 October Ella is now 120 days old! She is gradually putting on weight, learning how to breathe on her own and starting to feed well... Keep fighting Ella.

Order of Merit titles

The 2017 Order of Merit winner was scratch golfer Ross Latimer who has shown consistent performances all year. Second place went to James (10/10 McVicker) with David Cook finishing in third place.
Our Hon Sec Robin Pooke snatched the Seniors' Order of Merit prize (Not bad for someone who can't carry the river at the 5th). Norman Johnston finished in second place.

Weekend Sweeps

Last weekend was the start of the Weekend Sweeps running from Friday to Sunday. The sweeps are over 16 holes stableford (14 and 15th not included). Michael Johnston with 39 points was this week's winner with Jamie Ashenhurst second with 37 points. Young Jared Magee snatched third on the better back nine from Ian McClure in fourth both shooting 35 points. Fifth place went to Paul Jackson 34 points (BB9)... Yes Jacko... we must arrange a lesson? That result has put that off for another season.

The best gross went to Michael Sinclair 62 (Level par) and the twos club paid out £9 each... all monies have been added to your pro shop accounts. Thanks for participating.

Ladies 12 Hole Stableford Competition

Helen Anderson backed up her victory last week with another winning score on Tuesday with 24 points. Alison Sinnamon took second with 23 points and Katie Poots came third with 22 points. Katie had double success by recording the only two of the day to win £37. All monies have been transferred to your pro shop accounts.

Junior Competition

The Junior Competition this Sunday was won by Jared Magee with 35 points over the 16 holes.

Storm Ophelia 

The storm hit us hard. Pictured below is Lee Eager and a few photos of the damage after the high winds on Monday night. A few trees around the greenkeeper huts came down along with a few at the 7th hole and 9th. If you look on the bright side it means a few less leaves and a few more logs for the members.

Social Events at Knock

Don't forget to book for our Halloween weekend events at Knock. Friday, 27 October is party night and Sunday, 29 October is Jazz Sunday with Bob's delicious carvery and top class background music. Book tables on 90480915.

What's in the shop?

Autumn/winter goodies continue to arrive and I always find it hard to know when to first mention the "Christmas" word. There I've said it, it is only 10 weeks away so start preparing.

At least you don't need to worry about the long queues at the checkouts or finding somewhere to park when you have us on your doorstep or the use of our "Click & Collect" service through Foremost, it really shouldn't be hard for you or your loved ones this year.