Enjoying the return of 'Bake Off?'

If so then join us and bake a cake for the MacMillan coffee morning on Friday, 30 September. Enjoy coffee and cake and make a donation to the MacMillan Charity, why not bring a friend along as well? 

Your donations of a cake or cakes would be much appreciated.


 

There is definitely an early morning chill now we have moved into September, so you may be wanting an extra layer. 

I have taken delivery of the Under Armour winter hats, mitts and zip fleece's, as modelled by Jack.

The soft, thermo-conductive coating on the inside of the fleece absorbs and retains your own body heat, without any extra weight or bulk. It also has a water repellent finish and built in wind barriers. 

Arriving soon, Under Armour and Puma base layers for added warmth.




Although a little chilly in the morning I have just read that we are going to expreience an Indian Summer over the next few weeks! So now is the perfect time to come and snap up some of the summer bargains we have left:

- Ladies summer tops and Men's Nike Shirts have been reduced by 25%. 

- £20 OFF selected Cleveland and Nike Wedges. 

- Nike Vapor Pro Combo Irons - Were £699.99 Now £499.99 Saving £200


 

Junior Championship

8 juniors took part in the Junior championship last week and our overall winner was Junior Captain Bethany Goater with a gross 147. The nett winner was Tom Chalk with a nett 134. 

Full results have been posted on the junior notice board, everyone picked up a prize.

My thanks go to Tracy and Jack for co co-ordinating the event and to our junior organiser Colin Field for giving up his day to start the juniors off for both rounds and staying for the prize giving along with Captain Adie Nicol.

     

Ex Saints player, Matt Le Tissier paid a surprise visit to Hockley and kindly had his picture taken with the juniors before they set off for their afternoon round.

It was a pleasure to welcome the juniors back at the weekend to their group lessons and to listen to their holiday tales. I still have a few places left on Saturday and Sunday, so if you know any children aged 6 - 16 years that maybe interested in beginning golf please get in touch.

The lessons incorporate all aspects of the game and are a great way to make new friends and develop personal skills. 

The 1-hour lesson costs £8 per child and will continue through the autumn and winter months.


 

First, further congratulations to Chris Quinn and Judie Lewis for winning the Hull Shield, pipping RWGC by one point. 

Chris Quinn, Helen Bailey (back in action again) and Beth Goater are playing for the North Hants Trophy at RWGC on September 19th. Supporters welcome. We wish them very good luck.


Congratulations to the knockout winners: Kay Walsh for winning the Pope Cup 

Helen Vidal Allen winning the Ellington Knife from runner up Jo Russell 

Alex Pugh winning the American Tournament with Wendy Francis the runner up. 

Wendy Evans, Gill Quick, Olivia Colvin and Angela Gradidge represented the club in the Hayling Eclectic and came in with a respectable 73 points. 

Jean White 
Ladies Captain


 

Not only did John Walton get a birdie then later an eagle on 14! 

Not only did one of our pairs get an 8:6 win during the round BUT Hockley Seniors turned round a 5:1 defeat at Brokenhurst Manor earlier in the season to a 5:1 victory at home last week! 

This week the Seniors Open (excellent uptake on entries!) and our return friendly to High Post at Hockley should keep us busy!


 

There was a great win for Hockley in the Addison Bowl at Hayling Golf Club on Saturday. The Addison Bowl consists of 3 players with their combined nett scores and we were successful in winning by 3 shots over Hayling Golf Club. 

The team of Mark Gillard off of 4 shot a nett 71 & 78, Jack Warren off of 1 shot nett 75 & 73 and finally Mike Cranswick off of 6 shot nett 72 & 72. 

Considering the weather on Saturday conditions were not good, but our team proved their consistency and ability in adverse conditions. I cannot recall Hockley ever winning this prestigious competition, and congratulations go to Mark, Jack and Mike who each must have played to the top of their games, well played. 

Gary Whitfield 
Match organiser


Knockouts 

When 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.


Aggregates 

With only one more medal to be played before the Champion of Champions event, Mike Andrew is leading both the Chairman's cup and the Aggregate cup from Mike Archer, all to play for this weekend chaps? 


Saturday's Long Course Stableford results: 

Division One Winner was Mark Abel with 41 points. Runner Up - Damian Cain with 39 points 

Division Two Winner was Scott Ingram with 36 points. Runner Up - Nigel Newman with 35 points 

Winners of the 2's sweep have had their Pro Shop accounts credited with £4.80.


 

Thursday, 8 September - Men's Long Course Stableford and the 2nd round of the Ladies Habin Cup. 

Saturday, 10 September -  Men's Medal incorporating the Ladies Captains Cup. 

Sunday, 11 September - the Sonny Sharpe Trophy, due to a very low entry this will now be a one tee start only from the 1st tee. The course will be CLOSED until 10.30am and again from 12.30 to 3.30pm. Click here to view the start sheet. 

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 stableford's, 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.


Hockley Winter Foursomes 

The popular Hockley Winter Foursomes returns in November and entry can now be made using an entry form available in the foyer or from the club website.