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. |
A full house
Gary Patterson will be hosting a Poker Night at the club on Friday, 2 November.
Rock up at 7.30pm for an 8:00pm start, we have invested in new Poker tables for card schools. It’s always a good fun night.
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Logs for sale!
We have the very popular log deal for members.
£3 for a bag or four bags for only £10.
They are available at the front entrance, you can pay the Office/Pro Shop or behind the bar.
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Winter League
Although the weather was horrific we managed to get the first week of the Winter League played. Here are the results from all divisions:
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Low Section:
1st place - S. Hughes - 35 points
2nd place - P. Jackson - 32 points
3rd place - J. Wright - 31 points
4th place - D. Bennett - 30 points
Mid Section:
1st place - N. Johnston - 32 points
2nd place - M. Browne - 30 points
3rd place - G. Brown - 29 points
4th place - L. Carson - 29 points
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High Section:
1st place - D Blackburne - 33 points
2nd place - H. Kirkwood - 31 points
3rd place - D. Doherty - 29 points
4th place - W. Ferguson - 29 points |
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The twos paid out £15.10 each and all monies have been transferred to your Pro shop accounts
(The weekly section prizes are 1st = £40, 2nd = £25, 3rd = £15, and 4th = £10) |
Woolly Hat
Last Wednesday, 17 October saw Don Wright Snr take home the spoils with 31 points over the 14 holes. He pipped runner up Seamus O’Hare on the countback. Mark Graham shot 29 points to pick up third and Julian Patterson took fourth spot with 28 points.
The twos club paid out £8.50 each and all monies has been transferred to your Pro Shop accounts.
A special mention must go to Harry McKee as he had a magnificent back to back twos. Harry made a two at the fourth and backed it up by holing his 5 wood to the fifth hole to record another two. What a great achievement, well done Harry! |
Weekend Sweep
Each weekend I will be running the ‘Weekend Sweep’ a 14-hole Stableford Competition run over Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week and is open to ladies and gents.
This week’s big winner with 32 points was Raymond Caskey. Runner up with 31 points on countback was Brian Long, he pipped third placed Mark Graham. Adam Magill took fourth place with 30 points. Michael Sinclair took the Best Gross prize with a level par total of 54.
The twos paid out £8.75 each and all monies have been transferred into your Pro Shop accounts.
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Ladies 12 Hole Stableford
The winner this week with 26 points is Christine Owens, runner up and keeping her fine run of form going is Alison Sinnamon with 25 points. Third place went to Sinead Murray with 24 points. Helen Anderson and Ann Mcivor each won £22 for their twos.
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Winter League start times Shown below is the new Saturday Winter League tee times starting at both the 1st and the 10th. As it’s a two tee start we cannot put the tee times onto the BRS Tee Booking System.
Can I ask if you are not playing on a Saturday can you call the shop or contact me here to take your name off the sheet, that way the time sheet can keep up to date and run more efficiently.
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Junior competitions over Halloween
On Monday we have a competition starting at 11.00am and on Thursday at 11.00am. If any parents need any more information just give me call in the Pro Shop.
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Social event at Knock - Sunday, 28 October - Jazz Carvery with the outstanding vocalist Ken Haddock, with John McCullough on piano. Only a few tables left!
- Friday, 2 November - Poker Night - 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start
- Saturday, 3 November - Murder Mystery Dinner - Still spaces available
Please book for all events on 90480915.
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McVicker wins the Irish Varsity Championship
Pictured is our member James McVicker who won the Irish Varsity Golf Championship at Rosapenna Golf Club last week in tough blustery conditions. The field was very strong with a number of Irish internationals involved.
A great way to round off the season James, congratulations from us all on this fantastic achievement. |
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Are you due an upgrade?
If any member is thinking about changing their clubs remember in the swing studio I have fitting carts for PING, Callaway (shown below) Benross, TaylorMade and Titleist. We have all the heads and shafts for you to try with the latest launch monitor, the GC Quad.
If you just fancied taking a few away with you to try on the course at your own leisure we can offer that service also. Call us on 028 904 83825 or click here to book your fitting or reserve any clubs for your next round.
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Are you winter ready?
Pictured below is a selection of the new woolly hats, snoods and warmer chill out tops from FootJoy along with the compression tops to keep the heat in. Pop in and have a look at the new stock. |
| A little help from my friends... |
Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away. |
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1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person |
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Penina Hotel and Golf Resort The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise. Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person |
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We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?
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