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. |
Tiger is back!
At the start of the year, 14-time Major winner Tiger Woods was ranked 1,199th in the world, following a fourth back surgery amid fears that he might never be able to compete on a golf course again. Fast-forward nine months and Woods has completed what will go down as one of the finest comeback seasons across sporting history. |
Now ranked 13th in the world, he topped off a remarkable year with his first victory since 2013 at the TOUR Championship, finishing second in the FedEx Cup and has once again shown that he may be the most talented golfer to ever play the game (we'll save that debate for another time). Particularly striking was the control Woods had over the whole tournament. Leading from start-to-finish, he never once looked as if he was going to lose his composure, sailing serenely through the final round whilst the likes of Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy crumbled under the pressure. The Big Cat is truly back. A gutsy birdie on the 72nd hole saw Justin Rose finish in T-4, which was good enough to see him crowned FedEx Cup champion, the first Englishman to do so, and in the process taking home a tidy sum of $10m (£7.6m). Not too shabby! |
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September Tankard
Phil Eager produced a fine 40 points to snatch the last monthly Tankard of the year and qualify for the end of season McMullen Cup played on Friday, 5 and Saturday, 6 October. Runner up with 39 points went to Gary Skelton and Michael Crooks took third prize with 38 points on countback from fourth placed David Cook. Neil Adamson shot 37 points to snatch fifth place. Philip Davidson shot a solid level par round of 70 to win the best gross (it helps when you play four times a week to be fair) and Maurice Brown took the Anne Domini prize with 34 points. Category One winner - Chris Brannigan 37 points Category Two winner - Ian Killen 36 points Category Three winner - Chris Berry 34 points The twos paid out £12.45 each and all monies have been transferred to your Pro Shop accounts.
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Fitzhugh Mixed Trophy
The final Mixed silverware was played for on Sunday with Heather Ward carrying her husband Trevor around for the full 18 holes of foursomes to collect the trophy with 32 points.
Runner up spot went to Stephen and Eve McCracken on 31 points beating third placed Rosemary Greene and Lee Mitchell on countback. Congrats to the ‘Wards’, foursomes is a difficult format and well done to Heather it’s usually Trevor with the bad ‘back’.
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Sunday Sweep results
Ian Bothwell won this week’s Sunday Sweep with a fine 40 points with Camillus Fitzpatrick taking runners up spot with 39 points. Trevor Watty took third on countback from Nigel Graham, both men shooting 37 points. The twos club paid out £7.50 each and all monies have been transferred into your Pro Shop accounts.
The Sunday Sweep will continue to run throughout the winter and will be 18 holes and handicap qualifying for as long as the weather and course conditions dictate. Remember, it’s open to all category of members with an official handicap.
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Junior Centenary Cup
Charlie Parke continued his fine run of form to take home the trophy with 38 points, runner up was Robbie Davidson with 35 points. The Best Cadet with 20 points over the 12 holes was Zach Thompson. |
Winter League entries now open
It’s horrible to be thinking about the Winter League starting after such a great summer season but it’s not for a while yet. Entries can be filled in at the Pro Shop. It’s £20 to enter and starts on Friday, 12 October. The Winter League can be played any day of the week with each week starting on a Friday and ending on the Thursday. Weekly prizes are on offer in the low, mid and high handicap sections and the twos competition will run as normal. Each competitor will be allocated a team and at the end of the Winter League overall and team prizes will be awarded. If you would like to find out more about our winter playing season just give me a call on 028 904 83825. I would encourage everyone to enter this year, you sometimes need a good excuse to get out in the cold mornings, and remember it’s only the best 10 cards to count.
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Social event at Knock - Friday, 28 September - Curry Club
- Sunday, 30 September - Jazz Sunday Carvery - only a few tables left.
- Friday, 12 October - Wine Tasting
- Sunday, 28 October - Jazz Carvery Sunday - Ken Haddock
Please book for all events on 90480915.
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PING Fitting Day
We will be hosting a PING Fitting Day on Thursday, 11 October. The day will run between 10:00 - 14:00.
A representative from PING will be on hand to take you through the very latest PING equipment. We will have the latest i210 and i500 irons to try, along with the new glide wedges. If you are interested in seeing how the latest equipment can benefit your game, then book yourself a slot for the day.
To book your complimentary appointment, please contact the Pro Shop on 028 904 83825 or click here. |
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Time to invest
With the weather turning colder, is it the right time to invest in some new footwear.
We have a vast range of golf shoes to choose from, pop in and have a look at the new range of FootJoy and Skechers.
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Not just for golfers
I have taken stock of the new 2018/19 base layers from FootJoy, these multi-functional garments will keep the heat in whilst making turning and playing easy. The new colour is the navy to compliment other garments in the range, pop in and have a look. Many cyclists, hockey players, runners, rugby and footballers all wear this garment also so it’s not just for golf
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TaylorMade GAPR arrives
The new GAPR rescue/ driving irons from TaylorMade have landed in the Pro Shop. Pop in and have a look, some amazing gains during the fitting day was had. Click here for more information.
Call us on 028 904 83825 or click here to book a fitting today. |
Shoe MOT
With the course condition becoming softer and wetter, now is the time to check your studs in your shoes.
It can get slippy out there especially when the leaves start falling, we have most type of studs to fit your shoes. Pop in and have a look,and If I have time I can change them whilst you wait. |
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New irons to improve your game |
Buying a set of clubs is exciting, but can be a tricky decision - you might love the look of the short irons, but feel a bit daunted by the longer clubs further up the set. However, you can always mix and match your clubs so that your long irons are more forgiving and your short irons are more workable, allowing you to strike approach shots from any distance with confidence. |
Mix & match with PING Why not try combining the long irons of PING's G700 series with the short irons of the G400? The G700 contains low and deep weighting, which gives you higher launch and more forgiveness - ideal for your long irons. Combine this with the G400, which has a hydropearl chrome finish to help maintain the launch and spin rates of your short irons in all conditions, and you'll be feeling confident through the whole bag. Could mixing sets be the answer you've been looking for? |
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