Ryder Cup Captains Picks
I don't think it came as any surprise who the picks were going to be...
Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Thomas Pieters secured the final 3 of Clarke's picks. Pieters who missed out narrowly on automatic selection for the Europe team, was fourth in the Olympics and second in the defence of his Czech Masters title last week to force his name into contention. We now wait 2 weeks for the American Captain's picks, personally I believe they should all be chosen at the same time, what do you think?
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Enjoy reading the newsletter and make the most of the glorious weather.
Members of staff and their families enjoyed a BBQ last Friday to say 'Goodbye' to Jess, Jacob and Leigh, who were also presented with their leaving gifts. Thank you to all those members who contributed to the gifts, they were all gratefully received.
I am sure you will join me in wishing them the very best for the future in their new ventures.
As Leigh leaves, our new recruit
Richard Marchmont joins us. If you see a new face around please take the time to make him feel welcome.
The sustained dry period we've had recently has at last put a stop any significant grass growth and is giving us time to focus on some other areas such as cutting and collecting some of the long grasses in regularly visited areas. This is an ongoing process and now we have suitable machinery to do this task efficiently these areas will be cut 3 to 4 times a year at appropriate times to help golfers find golf balls whilst still providing a suitable challenge and promote the fantastic flora and fauna at Hockley.
We have also done an early renovation on the putting green and will keep this closed for the next 2 to 3 weeks. The putting green on the practice ground remains open for members to practice on.
Glenn Kirby Golf Course Manager
Alignment is always a common problem with Putting. This week I have put together a short video that I hope will give you a few pointers in the right direction.
Click here to view this week's video
Click here to get in touch if you would like further help, or would like to arrange a lesson.
The SALE has now ended, but we still have some great bargains in store.
- Ladies summer clothing and selected Men's Shirts reduced.
-
£20 OFF selected Cleveland and Nike Wedges.
- Nike Vapor Pro Combo Irons - Were
£699.99 Now
£499.99, Saving £200
- New winter stock and waterproofs (sorry) arriving soon from ProQuip, Under Armour, Puma and FootJoy.
Drop into the pro shop to check these great offers out for yourself.
Hull Shield The Hull Shield is a Hampshire Ladies County Association aggregate medal event which was hosted at Hockley on Wednesday, 24 on what turned out to be the hottest day of the year so far.
Both scoring a nett 72,
Chris Quinn and
Judie Lewis won the Hull Shield for Hockley with a combined score of 144. Only 4 ladies scored level par or below with many of the representatives from 39 clubs struggling with the speed of the greens.
It is many years since Hockley have won this event, and as consequence of their great scores Chris is now back to scratch and Judie back to 5. Well done Ladies.
If you have any youngsters that have been inspired by the likes of Justin Rose or Matthew Fitzpatrick, then sign them up for the next group of junior lessons starting this Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 September,
contact the Pro Team for times and dates.
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.
John Charles SalverRecognising our juniors as an important section of the Club, the John Charles Salverwas played for in mixed teams (Junior + Lady + Senior) based on combined team stableford scores off full handicaps.
Six teams named after Hockley butterflies competed and Red Admiral won, comprising
Bethany Goater, Carole Cullen and
Graham Light - pictured testing their gold medals (!) and with the other participants.
Highlights included
George Hoarton driving 380yds on both 14th. and 18th. making a birdie and eagle respectively!
This match was "a first"; it was well received and the John Charles Triangular was endorsed as a firm fixture for future years...
Following our 6 - 0 victory against Stoneham at home last week Seniors' Vice-Captain
Tony Crawford again captained our stalwart Seniors away to BASINGSTOKE achieving a 3.5 to 2.5 win for Hockley! Seniors' Captain Geoff said he expected to be made redundant by 14th October at the latest!
Geoff Charnley Seniors' Captain
When the wind doth blow, Hayling doth know!
Saturday of the bank holiday weekend was calm; Monday of the bank holiday weekend was benign; but the Sunday of the bank holiday weekend was blowing a hoolie! Well at least on Hayling Island and at Hayling Golf Club.
So, local knowledge and vast experience of winds never experienced on the Hockley downs led to a sad defeat of the Hockley mixers. We even drafted in super pairings of the
Gleadows and
Eames/Walsh, even they could only manage halves. Having said that, many of the matches went to the late holes so a brave attempt was made. That was it folks a 7:1 defeat, but we beat them in the bar after stunning catering and superb hospitality.
We sincerely hope that the same team can come together next year at Hockley to reap revenge and repay the hospitality.
Carole and
TonyKnockoutsWhen you have reached the finals please decide your date to play the match and then let
Paul Brown in the office know, as a referee will need to be organised for the match.
Winchester Triangular - The Dream Team Delivers! 
On Saturday, 27 August the Hockley dream team were pitched against the local rivals of South and Royal in the Winchester Triangular trophy.
Final results were:
3rd place South Winchester - 831 points
2nd place Royal Winchester - 843 points
And winners by a whopping 28 points was Hockley with 871
Special congratulations go to
Wendy Evans and
Luke Hodgetts for winning the individual prizes on the day and our Captain
Adie whose 41 points unbelievably wasn't enough to win him an individual prize.
Our Thanks go to South Winchester for the hosting the event this year and a special big thank you for all the Hockley players that played and for bringing the trophy home!
Nick Goater
Hockley vice-captain
Sunday's Long Course Stableford results
Division One Winner was
Russell Clayton with 40 points, beating
David Bannell on a countback.
Division Two Winner was
Shane Andrews with 39 points, Runner Up
Harry Weston with 35 points
Only 2 winners in the 2's sweep each winning a sleeve of Pro V1 balls.
Saturday, 3 September -
Men's Long Course Stableford and the 2nd round of the Ladies Habin Cup.
Sunday, 4 September - The Course is
CLOSED until 5pm for the Courage and Mid-amateur event.
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 this 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.
