Richard Whitford

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition to Knock Golf Club's weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

President's Day

Don't forget that Drew Blackburne's President's Day is a few weeks earlier this year- on Saturday, 18 August. Please book as soon as possible, on 90480915, for the evening dinner, prize giving and entertainment.

Upcoming competitions

Thursday, 9 August - Ladies/Gent's Open Stableford
Thursday, 16 August - Men’s Seniors' Open (over 50yrs). Arrange a fourball with a few friends and have a great day out

Social events at Knock

Saturday, 18 August - President’s Night - call 90480915 to book your table
Throughout August - Special Curry and Steak nights. Keep an eye out for the dates
Sunday, 30 September - Jazz Sunday Carvery - First of the season

Competition news

Back to back wins for Gibson

Matthew Gibson has had a great week winning the competition on Thursday, 2 August with 37 points and backing it up with another ‘W’ on Monday, 6 August with 40 points.

Junior competitions take place every Thursday and Sunday’s and if we have demand I am to run one on a Monday also... so spread the word boys and girls.

Sunday Sweep Results

Ben Graham shot 41 points to take the spoils this week with the next three spots being separated on the countback all on 38 points. Runner up went to Robert Irvine with Andy Lawson snatching third from fourth placed Neill Adamson.

The twos paid out a massive £20 each and all monies have been added to your Pro shop accounts.

J.J Hogg OBE Trophy

Gordon Campbell is at it again, a few weeks ago he recorded a hole in one, and this week he shot 42 points to lift the trophy. John Carmichael took second place on 41 points on the countback from third placed Trevor Gilliland (also 41 points). Fourth place went to Peter McClelland 40 points and Sam Kennedy fifth with 39 points.

The best gross with -1 69 went to Simon Miskelly and the Anno Domini prize with 38 points

Category One winner: Matthew Perry - 38 points
Category Two winner: Ryan McGread - 39 points
Category Three winner: L. Cathal Grant - 37 points

The twos club paid out £17.33 each and all monies has been added to your Pro shop accounts.

Lady Presidents Day

Pictured below is this year’s winner Patricia Todd with a great score of 40 points. Rosemary Hamilton gave out a Titleist golf ball to each competitor on the first tee which was a lovely touch (pictured below).

This is the last year of presidency for Rosemary who has been a fantastic President for the last three years .... and I would like to personally thank her for everything she has done for the club.

Second place with 39 points went to Lady Captain Helen Anderson with Jill Adrain third with 37 points on the countback. The best gross with 23 points went to Sharon Crozier.

The 9-hole prize went to Maureen Graham with 15 points. The twos paid out £11.80 each and all monies have been added to your Pro shop accounts.

Rosemary Nixon, Lady President Rosemary Hamilton, Doreen McVitty and Sharon Crozier

Club Championships 2018

The Club Championship (Scratch Cup) will be played on the weekends of 17, 18 and 25, 26 August.

The overall winner will be decided over the best 36 gross score with prizes for runner up, third place, Best nett score (combined two rounds) and Best second round gross.The Scratch medal is open to players with a handicap of nine and below.

Shop news

Scotty Cameron and Vokey Fitting Day

Last Friday I held a Scotty Cameron and Vokey Wedge Fitting Day on the putting green. Pictured below is Nigel Graham having his putter fitting under the watchful eye of Titleist fitter Peter McClelland.

If you would like a putter or wedge fit get in touch. Call us on 028 904 83825 or click here to book today.

Skechers 2018

The Skechers range of golf shoes goes from strength to strength. Pictured below is my stock of both ladies and gents Skechers golf shoes.

Pop in store to have a look at both the pimpled sole and the new studded sole type.

Click here for more information on the full range.

Second hand sets

We have two second hand iron sets up for grabs in store. Pictured below is a set of TaylorMade M1 irons 5 - PW + AW in mint condition and a set of Callaway X Hot 5 – PW. Both sets come with good condition grips.

If you are interested in either of these sets then call 028 904 83825.

TaylorMade M1: 5 - PW + AW

Callaway X Hot: 5 - PW

TaylorMade TP5 FREE dozen offer

TaylorMade are promoting a nationwide promotion giving away a dozen of the TP5’s with a driver, fairway or rescue. This is a great money saver for anyone looking to upgrade; remember we have the fitting studio with the GCQuad Launch Monitor on hand to give you the best fitting and service around.

Click here to request a fitting.

Groovy

When tour pros are playing in big events, like the PGA Championship this week, they’ll always have relatively new wedges in their bag to maximise their spin, because worn wedges mean less control.

Why do grooves matter?
The grooves are the sole contact point between your ball and the club, imparting backspin to help lift the ball into the air.

How does decay affect you?
All grooves will decay slowly over time, however manufacturers have worked hard to ensure today's wedges are durable and last longer than ever before. Vokey recommend changing your wedges ever 60-70 rounds, or more often if you play out of bunkers.

Need to upgrade?
If yours are looking worn like on the first image above, why not consider the Titleist Vokey SM7 wedge (above), which has Spin Milled grooves.

This design sees sharp, consistent groove edges combined with a rough Parallel Face Texture to create maximum spin control in all scenarios. A heat treatment is also applied to all SM7 wedges to enhance groove durability through the life of the wedge, helping them to stay in the bag for longer.

watch our video >

Our top picks for 2018

With all of FootJoy’s polo shirts you know that you’re getting a top that’s had a lot of thought go into its design, including things like breathable fabric and a comfortable fit. With that in mind, take a look at these latest options and think about which one would make you feel and look the best on the course.

Add some cool detail to your outfit with a top like this FootJoy Smooth Pique with Pin Dot Print Placket polo, which fuses a classic look with an eye-catching touch.

If you prefer a bolder look come and try on this FootJoy Smooth Pique with Heather Pieced Stripe polo. Its chest stripe means it stands out for all the right reasons.

This FootJoy Lisle Colour Block with Space Dye polo uses a modern two-tone design to give it a colourful, modern twist that we really like.

view FootJoy's shirts >

Video of the Week

Callaway's Rogue and Epic drivers have taken the golf industry by storm in the last couple of years, but there's another option in their range that has gone under the radar: XR Speed.

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend. Richard

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