I had a bit of a touch last Friday winning the PGA in Hampshire Short Course Championship at Ampfield Golf Club by 3 shots. Considering my short game, I'm sure many of you will be surprised (I certainly was). Many thanks to George and Jill Hoarton for playing with Jack and myself, it was a great day out.

Demolition of the old Pro Shop and adjacent buildings will commence on Monday, 8 September and during this time the area will be securely cordoned off.

A little sad to see this piece of history go and the shop served us all well, but we must move on and are very happy in our new home.

Bar And Catering Survey - a reminder

It would be much appreciated if you could spend 10 minutes with Dan, either individually or as a group, to answer some questions constructively.

The summer SALE will end this weekend, so this is your last chance to stock up on the summer clothing at bargain prices and our huge reductions on selected shoes.

The new range of wet weather gear and autumn clothing from Nike Golf, FootJoy, JRB and adidas is gradually arriving and will be out very soon.

Di Broughton won The Peggy Mahony Salver last week with a great score of 35 points, Runner Up was Kay Free with 34 points, and third Carole Cullen with 32 points.

I was delighted to hear that another of my star pupils Louise Spruce broke 80 for the first time on Saturday and was very pleased with herself, but this did come a day too early for Louise as she finished 5th in the Pope Cup, behind the winner Sue Poulter who had a nett 76.

Well done to Sylvia Peach who had a hole in one at Edgbaston GC.

Jo Russell finished second in the St Enodoc Ladies Championship, well done to both Ladies.

A good entry into the Stubby Stableford on Saturday and the winner of Division 1 was Alex Olney with 38 points and runner up Phil Nelson 37 points.

Division 2 winner was Matt Wetton with 38 points, Runner up Colin Johnson with 36 points, beating Mike Ellis on a countback.

Sunday was a much quieter day with 31 entries into the stableford, and the Division 1 winner with 39 points was Vince Holmes, beating the past Captain Mike Eames on countback.

Division 2 winner was Dave Tullet with an amazing 41 points, the runner up was Andy Cole with 38 points.

Hockley's mixers come second

On a glorious Sunday, at the finest links course west of Rye, the team of Hockley's mixed pairs came second to Hayling Golf Club. (5/3) The conditions could not have been better for the encounter but even though all matches went to at least the 17th, and the home experience won out. Hayling GC have made many improvements to their estate - additional bunkering, longer championship tees (which we were made to play off!) and the removal of much scrub has made the views from the course over the channel, the Solent and Langstone harbour even more spectacular. A match fought in true golfing spirit with great post-match banter made it a very memorable day.

Saturday, 6 September - Ladies Medal - 2nd round of the Habin Cup and The Men's Medal incorporating the Ladies Captains Trophy.

Sonny Sharpe Trophy

This is your very last chance to enter the Sonny Sharpe Trophy on Sunday 14th September. Please note when you enter on the PSI you are just registering your intention to play, this is NOT your TEE time. The start sheet will be produced and posted on the website and in the foyer on the Monday preceding the event. Click here for more information about the competition.

30th Autumn visit to Etretat

This weekend (6/7th September) 40 members of Hockley will make the autumn visit to our twin club Etretat in Normandy, France. This is the return match to the one held in Hockley in May this year - a match which Hockley won rather convincingly. For those members new to Hockley the twinning is now in its 30th year and the envy of many other English clubs. All Hockley members are welcome to try this experience of golf, gastronomic food and tasty wines; ideally, if you wish to go to France in the autumn one should participate in the home event but this is not essential.

There is a serious golf match on the Saturday against the French but on the Sunday we have a more light hearted competition playing with the French. We suspect that after the drumming in May the French with want revenge so fielding their best players this weekend, and they do have some very good players. As in our sister sport 'rugby' the match is serious and so is the eating and drinking. You don't have to speak French, it helps but they all speak our native tongue very well. Please join us, we have fun and we want this twinning (jumelage) to continue for many more years.

Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Come and enjoy a coffee and cake on Thursday, 25 September and make a donation to the Macmillan Charity. Your donations of a cake or cakes would also be much appreciated, please contact Emma in the bar for more information. I will remind you again nearer the date.

New Event - Champion of Champions Competition on Sunday, 28 September

This year your Golf Committee are introducing a new format to the annual "Presentation Evening" in an effort to make it a more enjoyable and prestigious event.

All Men, Ladies, Seniors and Juniors who have won a Monthly Medal or Stableford, Cup, or a knockout winner (individual or pair) will be eligible to enter the "Champion of Champions Competition" on Sunday, 28 September, entry via the PSI machine.

A shotgun at 8:45am will start a Stableford for both Ladies and Men, these will be separate competitions.

A lunch at 1:30pm will follow play during which a prize giving ceremony will be conducted for all Championship, Knock Outs and Major Trophies. Of course you will be able to stay and watch the final day of the Ryder Cup as well. The cost all inclusive will be £6.

Your support for this new event would be very much appreciated and if you are unsure if you qualify for the event please check with one of the Pro Team or on the list soon to be posted on the notice board.