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Gary Stubbington

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Course news 

It's been a while since my last newsletter, I always underestimate just how tricky this period of the year can be. The weather begins to warm, spring showers are upon us and everything except the greens seems to be going crazy stretching myself and my team to the limit. Time is a valuable resource, and during these periods there simply isn't enough of it for me to achieve everything I'd like to on the course. 

Hopefully we're getting the balance right, but there are certainly some things we haven't committed the time too. 

One of those is member communication - I am trying to address the balance by putting some "Video Blogs" on our blog page http://hockleygc.blogspot.co.uk/. These are quick and easy for me to do and I can update them regularly. 

If there's a subject you'd like me to cover, please let me know in person or via the Pro shop or Office.

We are also arranging a course walk with myself to discuss the course, agronomics, the future and anything else that springs to mind, the first one is Monday, 6 June at 2pm. Please come and join us.

Two of our team are at Wentworth for a few days this week helping out as part of the Greenkeeping support team, so keep an eye out for them on the TV. It's a valuable experience that adds a lot to our team's strength.

Thanks for being patient, but now we're through this tricky period as I'm confident by the time you read this you'll be enjoying Hockley at its best. 

Glenn Kirby 
Golf Course Manager


Shop news 

New in the pro shop

Just in time for the US Open we have the latest clothing from Under Armour. Some of the new shirts are already proving popular, and Jordan Spieth will be wearing some of the collection at Oakmont next month. I can't guarantee you'll play like Spieth, but you could look as good as him in some of the kit below.

   

Anyone going to Wentworth this week? Drop by the 'Activation centre' in the tented village and say 'hello' to Jack who is working there for the week.


Members news 

I just had to take this picture of Nigel Newman and Paul Spooner enjoying a 'cuppa' out the back of the shop with me. 

Take a closer look, they are both ardent Saints fans drinking from Pompey mugs! 

As you can see Nigel is really pleased.

I thought I would have another caption quiz, and am sure you can all think of plenty, only good clean ones please. 

Best caption will win a signed Pompey mug! No really a sleeve of balls.

Click here to leave your caption.


Restaurant news 

Get your thinking hats on and join the Quiz night on Saturday, 18 June. A Summer BBQ will be available from 6.30pm and the quiz will commence at 8.30pm. 

Teams of 4/6 and only £10 per person, please book in advance at the bar.


Junior golf

A first for junior Ollie Newcombe on Sunday, he had a Hole in one on the 12th Hole using a 9 iron. Well done Ollie.


Pictured here are some of my Sunday junior group celebrating junior member Riley Miller's 12th birthday, 

Riley is second in from the left. 

Happy birthday Riley.


New junior lessons commence on Saturday, 11 June and I have spaces on the 10.30am session and a few on Sunday at 9.30am. Please contact one of the Pro team if you have a youngster interested in taking up golf.


Juniors, please help Colin and use the junior notice board! Currently there is a notice asking for players for the remaining three triangular matches, all during the summer school break so please put your name forward for any that you can play in.


Ladies section

Another hole in one was had on the 12th this time for Liz Platt using her driver. This was Liz's first Hole in One. Well done Liz.


North Hants Trophy 

Our ladies' North Hants Trophy team made it through to the quarter finals of the North Hants Trophy this weekend beating North Hants at Hockley 2-1. Chris, Beth and Jo and their opponents were the only people out on the course due to the torrential rain. 

We would like to give a massive vote of thanks to Jean White (our wonderful Ladies' Captain who has supported us at all our scratch matches to date) and Kay Walshe for caddying in the horrendous weather. We couldn't have done it without you. 

Jo Russell 


The Ladies Championship and Fuchsia bowl on Sunday, 12 June is now open for entry on the psi in the changing room.


 Seniors section 

Basingstoke - Dodging much of the foul weather, Hockley Seniors achieved a draw 3-3 at home to Basingstoke Vets on 18th May. The return match is on 26th August at Basingstoke, and we are reliably informed the course will still be open; whether For Sale or not! 

Geoff Charnley 
Seniors Captain


Octogenarians Cup - (from Mike Wells) 

Exclusive to our VSOPs age 80 or over, this stableford yellow tees competition (non-qualifier) will be held on 6th June. Sign up on the day in the Pro's Shop. 

See Seniors' notice board for further information.


Competition news 

Knockouts 

Another reminder to you ALL, please ensure you record the results on the draw sheets AND on the psi. By recording the result on the psi members are able to see the results by logging into the member's area of the website. 


Steel Charity Plate

On a very wet Saturday the winner of the Steel Charity Plate was new member Keith Bloxsome with a nett 73, Runner Up was Declan Fahy with a nett 74.


Upcoming events 

Friday, 27 May - the Hockley Pro Am, please note the course is CLOSED until 2.00pm. 

Saturday, 28 May - the Men's Tutt Salver, an 18 hole medal played from the white tees, enter on the day in the Pro shop. 

Junior Greenjackets v Blackmoor, the tee is reserved from 2.00pm - 2.45pm. 

Sunday, 29 May - Men's Long Course stableford and Ladies Pope Cup

Monday, 30 May - the Satterthwaite Salvers, the tee is closed from 11.45am - 1.40pm, click here to view the start sheet. One more pair is required to even up the pairings. Contact the Pro team if you would like to play. 

TaylorMade Trial day - Tuesday, 31 May from 4 - 6pm, no need to book a time just come along and try all the latest products from TaylorMade. 

Club Championship on Saturday, 11 June, entry is now open on the psi in the changing room.
 
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