Richard Whitford

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

There are some important questions we're asking of you in this week's email - but don't worry, it's nothing too taxing! We also have a fantastic Video of the Week from the European Tour where a golfer attempts to break a Guinness World Record! This one's definitely worth a watch.

As always, if there's anything that you see in this week's email that you'd like to give a try or get your hands on, get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Check out the hail stones on Wednesday afternoon, when will the temperatures improve!

Competition results

Members Week

The members week has got off to a slow start due to the horrific weather. Many ladies braved the cold wintery showers on Tuesday in their 18 hole Stableford.

Overall winner with 37pts went to the ever consistent Sharon Crozier.... runner up with a fine 36pts went to Ruth Buckley. Best gross with 30pts went to Katie Poots.

Div 1 winner Lynne Anderson 33pts
Div 1 runner up Susan Craig 31pts

Div 2 winner Joan Sinclair 35pts (BB9)
Div 2 runner up Patricia Jordan 35pts

Div 3 winner Linda McWhinney 35pts (BB9)
Div 3 runner up Jane Gibson 35pts

Div 4 winner Sharon Fulton 34pts
Div 4 runner up Eleanor Mc Monagle 33pts

The draw for the twos paid £11.50 each

The 9 hole Stableford

Lesley Barkley shot 20pts to romp to victory this week. Runner up with 16pts went to Hilary Rush and Erin Poots shot 16pts to win the junior prize.

The twos draw paid out £6

Sunday sweep results

Ken Lucas shot 38pts to win this weeks sweep on the count back from runner up Colin Russell (also 38pts). 3rd prize went to Ross Gowdy 37pts who beat 4th placed Liam Corr on the countback (also 37pts). 5th prize went to Alan Murray with 36pts

The twos club paid out £12.50 each.

Thursday/Friday 9 hole Stableford

Does McCausland shot 19pts to snatch victory from runner up Lee Mitchell on the countback (also 19pts). 3rd prize went to Drew Emery with 16pts.

The twos paid out £24.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts.

Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.

Competition news

Challenge Cup Qualifying (Fri 30th April & Sat 1st May)

Some nett 74s qualified for the matchplay stages.... the draw is now up on the main noticeboard. It is up to both players to arrange the matches before the deadline date.

Course news

Practicing on the golf course

Can I remind members that it is against the rules of golf to practice on the course before they enter a competition that day. This includes chipping around the 9th or 11th greens.

Visitors return

Can I remind members that visitors are now welcome again. You can book them online or just give me a buzz at Pro shop and we can add their names to the time sheet (we need to record this for track and trace purposes). If any members are involved in organising a society, work golf events or a charity day etc... give me a buzz and we can arrange the best deals possible.

Club news

The BBQ will be back this weekend

It was great to smell the wonderful BBQ last weekend. Colin Barnes the owner and BBQ chef of Barnes BBQ was on site and will be for the next few weeks to serve his amazing BBQ food.

The burgers cooked over applewood and his Beef brisket was exceptional. Colin is the BBQ chef and trainer for Hillmount Nurseries and also has his own outside catering business .... why not try one of his handmade burgers etc next week.

Golf on Tour

Hovland set for Ryder Cup debut

Sam Burns took the fight to Florida’s famous Copperhead course, staying in the 60s all week to win the Valspar Championship with a -17 total. Finding the water on the par-3 13th cost Keegan Bradley his shot at the title, while Victor Hovland continued a fantastic season with a T3 finish; now sitting third in the FedEx Cup rankings. He’s a special talent and looks likely to be part of Europe's Ryder Cup team come September.

It also takes something special to beat a Major champion, and Hyo Joo Kim has that in abundance. The young South Korean soared past five different Major winners, including Inbee Park and her seven titles, to claim the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship in stunning style at the weekend.

If your golf still isn't up to scratch then maybe it's time to book in for a check-over? We have a wide range of lesson options available, from packages to one-off coaching.

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Pro's news

Top golfers working on their games away from the course

Check out the great picture below of Jordan Speith and Will Zalatoris working on flexibility... it’s not just about hitting balls on the range!

So so true... eh ?

Shop news

Product continues to be a challenge

I would like to thank all those customers who have waited patiently for their clubs etc to arrive. A mixture of Covid, Brexit and the worldwide demand in golf has made it very difficult to order goods in the short term. Many manufacturers are quoting months for a custom fitted set of irons. In the past what would have taken a week at most is taking much much longer. There is no way round this at present but I will be striving to make the wait as short as possible. Thanks again for all your support since we have reopened it really is appreciated.

Limited Edition PING Hoofer light bags now in stock

Pop in and have a look at the limited edition PING Hoofer bags. There is only 250 of each bag produced for the UK.

New range of TaylorMade caps now in stock

We have a great range of TaylorMade caps available in the pro shop that are great for out on the course.

Pop in and have a look!

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A little gift from us

Free shoe bag with Skechers

As a little thank you for shopping with us, we are giving away a FREE shoe bag with any pair of Skechers shoes bought from the pro shop (whilst stocks last).

These shoes are so incredibly comfortable that you'll enjoy each and every step you take out on the course. From the brand new Pro 4 Legacy to the popular women's Pro 2, pop by the shop to see our collection for 2021.

find out more >

Drivers: what's in your bag?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be looking at what you’ve got in the bag and where there’s room for improvement. There’s only one place to start, though, right? The one we all love letting rip and hate watching fly out of bounds… It’s the driver!

How are you getting on with your driver?

What sort of driver have you got in the bag right now: a friend, an enemy or simply an acquaintance? If you can pummel a drive dead-straight down the fairway, lucky you! If not, maybe it’s worth looking at what your driver isn’t giving you. Distance? Forgiveness? Control?

Callaway Epic Speed drivers

Callaway has a solution for all of those! If it’s distance you’re after, the Epic Max driver generates more speed and, in turn, more distance than any previous Callaway model. The Epic Speed Max merges easy distance with a lovely high launch and, as the name suggests, maximum forgiveness. Finally, the Epic Speed Max LS gives you the lowest spin and most control over the shape of your shot.

Driver fitting session

Are you not quite certain? That’s absolutely fine because we’re here to help! Take advantage of our custom-fitting service by trying out different drivers with various set-ups under our watchful eye until we find your perfect match.

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Putters: what’s in your bag?

A putting stroke may look like there’s less going on than when you swing any other club in your bag, but there’s a lot at play when you’re nudging that ball towards the hole. So, how can we get a putter in your bag that works in tandem with your own stroke?

Do you have confidence on the greens?

Does your current putter fill you with confidence or are you finding far too many putts going awry? If, like many of us, it’s the latter, then what’s standing in the way of you holing more putts? It could be stability through your stroke, the angle of your putter face at impact or simply not finding the right line at address.

Scotty Cameron Phantom X putters

Whatever it may be, the answer lies in Scotty Cameron’s Phantom X range. The collection boasts an array of models, including four new mallet shapes for 2021, with each one offering unique characteristics for individual stroke types. There really is something to suit everyone.

Finding your perfect putter

Like I said, there’s a putter in this range to help every golfer’s game, but finding the right one for you can be tough. That's where we come in, with our years of experience and training.

browse Scotty Cameron putters >

Product spotlight

ProQuip Pro-Flex EVO 2 quilted tops

Longer days, better weather and evening rounds. Is there a better time of year for golfers? Either way, let's make sure we take advantage!

ProQuip certainly had this in mind with its Pro-Flex EVO 2 collection. The quilted gilets & jackets that you can see here are lightweight, with insulated panels that keep you warm but swinging freely.

If you’re planning on getting out on the course more often this spring, a quilted top is a perfect addition to your golf bag.

ProQuip quilted garments available in store

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Video of the Week

The image here gives the game away slightly, but a new Guinness World Record was achieved by Marcus Armitage recently. Want know what? Well, what this video from the European Tour to find out! Enjoy.

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend. Richard

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