Pro Sweep

The dry weather at the weekend encouraged many golfers to play in my Pro Sweep. The entry was the biggest of the winter so far hence the extra placing and the increased prize fund, so thank you to everyone who played!

The big winner was plus one handicapper Michael Sinclair who had 37 points (six under gross) he beat second placed Micheal Crooks on the better back six holes. Third place was picked up by Simon Swail also on 37 points (he was pipped on the better back nine) and fourth place went to Gareth Howes on 36 points on the better back nine. Chris FIGJAM Branigan collected the best gross with a 61 (-1) and the twos club paid out £9. All monies have been added to pro shop accounts.

It was nice to see Micheal Sinclair and Simon Swail in the prizes this week, both players have been having a series of lessons with me over the last few months and the hard work is paying off. Congratulations to both! If any reader is wondering what FIGJAM stands for you will have to ask Chris!

Ladies Stableford

This weeks the ladies 12 hole stableford competition was won by Alison Sinnamon with 24 points, Ann Mcivor picked up second place with 23 points and Helen Knight took third place with 22 points on the better back six from Sharon Crozier. Ann Mcivor and Sharon Crozier had the only twos paying out £17.50 each and all monies have been added to pro shop accounts. A reminder that ladies are very welcome to play in the weekend sweep which is a 16 hole stableford running from Friday to Sunday.

Men's Woolly Hat

This week's Men's Woolly Hat was won by Robin Pooke with a rather impressive 34 points over the 14 holes. Second place was picked up by David Brown on 29 points who pipped Tom Hughes also 29points on the better back nine. The twos pot paid out £8 each and all monies have been added to pro shop accounts. It's nice to see Tom Hughes in the prizes again, his new Titleist irons are obviously working well.

Ladies Woolly Hat

The Ladies Woolly Hat was won this week by the ever steady Alison Sinnamon with 24 points. Elaine Hanna snatched second place with 20 points on the better back three from Aileen Wilson. All monies have been credited to pro shop accounts. Congrats to winners and remember the Ladies Woolly Hat runs each week from Friday to Thursday.

Winter League

Week four of the Winter League actually took place as we had enough people playing this week to make it count. Each week we have a quorum of 120 players needed for it to stand. The results were as follows:

Low section - First place - Johnny Wright (40 points), second place - Micheal Sinclair (37 points), third place - Don Wright Knew (37 points) and in fourth place - Stephen Finlay (37 points).
Mid section - First place - Micheal Crooks (38 points), second place - Simon Swail (36 points), third place - Don McKeeman (35 points) and in fourth place - Joe McGuire  - (35 points).
High section - First place - Colin Petrie (35 points), second place - Frank Kirk (35 points), third place - Norman Johnston (34 points) and in fourth place - Paul Bryans (34 points).

Congratulations to all prize winners and what a score from Johnny Write! The first 40 pointer of this year's Winter League! The twos pot paid out £14 each and all monies have been added to pro shop accounts.

 

The greenstaff have been busy again this week...

Below are pictures of the bunker reconstruction going ahead at the 8th hole. This is to primarily help with the drainage in and around the 8th green and also to increase the playability and aesthetics of the hole.

   

 

Ulster PGA Winter Alliance

On Monday I travelled to Spa Golf Club for the Ulster PGA Winter Alliance, the under-estimated course, and we were put through very long and heavy rain for the last eight holes. However I did manage to get the head down to shoot 73 (+1) and finish in fifth spot, again only a few putts away from top spot. I'm looking forward to the next three venues all of which are Links courses. Pictured is my team at Spa. From left to right we have Harry Mckee, Simon Swail and Colin Mckeown... Believe me they didn't have smiles like that by the 18th haha.

 

Titleist Ball Personalisation

For the golfer who has everything, why not make use of Titleist's Christmas golf ball personalisation special offer. You can now purchase a single dozen Titleist balls (any model) and have them personalised FREE of charge. Some people have put there initials, full names, nick names etc. You can have up to 17 characters in a line and have up to three lines of text. 

For more information click here to visit my website or call into the pro shop.

Deal of the week!

For a limited time only we are offering you £30 OFF the GolfBuddy WT4 GPS watch! Distance measuring devices offer you the chance to remove any indecision from your pre-shot routine, and GolfBuddy’s WT4 watch is one of the easiest to use. Come down to the pro shop this weekend and buy yours for just £149, an ideal gift this Christmas!

Christmas Gift Ideas

If your stuck for Christmas ideas why no treat that special someone to a Knock Golf Club pro shop voucher. Vouchers can be bought for any amount you wish. We also have some ladies and gent's Glenmuir box sets featuring fleece hats and snoods and also cashmere and cotton quarter zip tops. Pop in store and have a look for yourself!