A great 2 weeks for Team GB finishing second in the Rio 2016 medals table, winning an amazing 27 golds! These victories came in a variety of sports and whether it was on the track, in the pool, on horseback, on the golf course or anywhere else, we can all be proud about the performances of our athletes.
The countdown now begins to the next exciting sporting event, The Ryder Cup at Hazeltine Golf Club, USA on 30th September.
I was very pleased to see young Matthew Fitzpatrick nail down the ninth and final automatic spot for Europe on Sunday, by finishing fifth in the Czech Masters, giving him enough world points that no one can catch him when European qualifying ends next week in Denmark.
He posted this tweet:
'2 years ago I was sat watching the Ryder Cup at home with no status on tour... 2 years later and I'm in the team! Cannot wait.'
There's Only 1 week left on our Summer Sale with 20% OFF all Summer Clothing, excluding logo lines.
- 15% OFF Golf Bags
- £50 OFF Nike Waterproof trousers
- £50 OFF adidas Boost shoes
- £150 OFF Ladies Cobra Irons
- £120 OFF TaylorMade AeroBurner Irons
Great savings to be had in store.
Drop into the pro shop while our sale stocks last.
The weather forecast is looking good for this coming Bank Holiday weekend, perfect for relaxing on the new patio furniture.
What the Pros Know: Don't Cheat Your Finish
This week Chris has put through another useful tip to help you ensure you are rotating your body effectively through the swing.
Click here to read his tip...
More juniors are needed for the junior championship on Tuesday, 30 August, please enter on the psi in the changing room.
A date for your diary, the Triangular Match at South Winchester will now be on Saturday, 17 September first tee time 1pm. Please contact Junior Organiser Colin Field if you are able to play.
Rowlands Castle were on their mettle yet again! Following our defeat at Rowlands and in spite of a stirring team talk from me(!) they beat us again fairly and squarely on a fine day, with the course in good condition at Hockley. Nuff said.
However, only two days later, our Seniors' Vice-Captain Tony worked his magic yet again in following up with an away win against Stoneham with a 6:0 wipeout at Hockley. For example, filled with the fear of embarrassment on 13, John Mintrum and Doug Remnant came back from 5 down to win their match 1 up..
PS - great things expected this Friday when Tony again captains our Hockley men at Basingstoke.
The Jack Everard Final, had its ups and downs for Henry Cooper and Graham Light v Martin Chapple and Godfrey Shearing (pictured left to right). Dormie down on 17, Henry putt a birdie away from off the green to win the hole, but alas a par half on 18 wasn't sufficient to rescue the pair; Martin and Godders winning 1 up ... and buying the drinks!
Geoff Charnley - Seniors Captain
James Braid Medal On a very blustery and damp day The James Braid medal was won by
Russell Clayton with a nett 70, closely followed by
Laurie Tennant with a nett 71.
A Small entry into Sunday's medal so this was processed as one division, the winner with a nett 71 was
Richard Arrowsmith.
Runner Up with a nett 72 was
Sean Dolphin, hopefully aided by the new Odyssey putter he purchased last week.
Bowker Cup And Salver - A Right Royal Beating
Last Sunday our hopes were high for a victory over local rivals Royal Winchester in the Bowker Cup, played at Hockley, and the Bowker Salver, played at Royal. However, we came crashing down to earth with 2 demoralising defeats by 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 in the Cup and by 8 1/2 to 3 1/2 in the Salver.
As usual both matches were played in a competitive and friendly spirit with all players enjoying a 2 course meal, with the traditional banter at Hockley in the evening.
Pictured are Club Captains
Adie and
Don with the Captains of Royal's Bowker Cup and Salver teams.
Saturday, 27 August - The Winchester Triangular draw has now been made. Please
click here to see which course you are playing at. The tee at Hockley is reserved from 10.30 am - 12.15pm
Sunday, 28 August - Men's Long course stableford Tuesday, 30 August - Cobra Demo day - 2 - 6pm.
Sunday, 11 September - the Sonny Sharpe Trophy, a 36 hole event and entry can now be made on the psi in the changing room. Please note a start sheet will be produced for this event and the closing date is Saturday, 3 September.
Sunday, 25 September - the Champion of Champions an 18 hole stableford will take place, this is a shot gun start at 9.00am and a draw will be made for starting holes before the event. A 2 course meal is included and the presentation of the trophies won during the year will also take place.
This invitation goes to all winners of stablefords, medals, scrambles, trophy competitions and knockouts. Please sign up in the foyer, and if you are unsure if you have qualified please ask a member of the pro team.
