Welcome to another week which is going to be chilly, be prepared before you go out and play. We have everything you need to keep you warm.
I hope you’ve all had a good week on and off the course? Enjoy another edition of our weekly newsletter bringing you up to date with all the latest news from Hockley Golf Club.
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Sunday Roast
Bookings are being taken for the Sunday Roast on Sunday, 2 December, please book your table with any member of the Bar team.
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Children's Christmas Party
On Sunday, 16 December the Club will be holding a Children’s Christmas Party from 3:00pm. The cost is £10 and includes a buffet, games and you may even get to meet Santa. Please contact any member of the bar team for more information. |
Course update Work has now commenced on the bunker works on holes 6, 11, 13 and 14. All greenside bunkers on these holes will be fully refurbished, apart from those on the left-hand side of the 11th which were completed last winter. |
Once this is finished, we will move onto the 13th, then onto 14. Once the work commences a temporary hole will be in place for the duration of works on that particular hole, as soon as we move onto the next hole the flag will be returned to the main green. 18a will be played as the first hole on Tuesday and Friday next week. As we move into winter and recovery slows, could I please ask that you take time to repair your pitchmarks.
Doug Tate
Course Manager
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Winter is coming!
Expect some ‘chilly conditions later this week.
Playing golf during the winter is not everyone’s cup of tea, weather is often horrible with lots of rain, cold winds, poor visibility, let’s just say it can be a challenge to shoot your best scores with these issues presented when playing.
Regardless though of all these things, there are plenty of people who choose to brave the elements in order to practice the game they love. If you’re going to master the course and keep your handicap coming down over winter, you will need help to do this.
Having a lesson on a regular basis will help you to play better consistent golf, but also having the right equipment will give you the edge you need to beat the elements and play better golf.
Don’t get caught out, we have everything to keep you warm out on the course from handwarmers, base layers, lined jumpers, woolly hats, snoods and mitts. Stay warm like Chris!
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Hitting a shot with cold hands can not only be very painful, but your overall feel of a golf shot will be affected therefore affecting performance.
Mittens are easy to put on and take off and are used when walking between shots from tee to green. Most have velcro cuffs stopping the wind and rain getting inside meaning your hands will be nice and warm when playing your next shot.
Motocaddy even make Fur Lined Winter Mitts to keep on your trolley, a brilliant invention and no gloves left out on the course.
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A thank you from us
As a thank you for your continued support throughout 2018 we will soon be issuing ‘money off vouchers’.
If you spend over £50 you receive £5 OFF your purchase at the till, spend over £100 and you will receive £10 OFF, and when spending over £150 we will take £15 OFF.
You need to print off the voucher which will be in next week’s newsletter, one voucher per person and all vouchers must be spent by Monday, 31 December 2018.
Click here to download your voucher. |
Christmas Draw
Our Christmas Draw is now up and running here at Hockley, tickets are £2 each or 3 for £5.
Some fantastic prizes available, the more we sell, the bigger the prizes.
Come and take a look at our Christmas gift table ready to inspire you, however if you can’t decide then why not purchase a Gift Voucher for shop goods or lessons.
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Give a Garmin this Christmas You've probably seen TV adverts in the past promoting Give a Garmin at Christmas. Well, we will be running it this year, too! So, for a limited time only, you can save up to £50 on selected Garmin golf GPS products, including the very popular S10 and S60 watches. Simply click on the link below, fill out the order form and we'll let you know when it's ready to collect.
Your chance to claim a FREE bag!
We all love getting something for nothing, and that's why we're sure you'll love this current offer in-store.
Are you looking for a new Electric trolley? Both Motocaddy and PowaKaddy are offering a FREE golf bag when you purchase a new Electric trolley.
The next time you’re up why not pop in the shop and take a look, or feel free to take one of our rental trolleys out for a spin, you won’t be disappointed.
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Tip of the week
This week look at how you can maintain a good transition period between backswing and downswing.
We have two drills to try which will help you find the correct wrist angles to produce solid contact.
If you would like to work on any aspect of your game, get in touch. Call us on 01962 713165(2) or click here. |
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Christmas Lesson Offer
- 1 x 40 minute video lesson + playing lesson - £70 - SAVE £10 To book speak to any member of the Pro team. All lessons must be used by Sunday, 31 March.
(This offer is only available until Monday, 31 December) |
Latest results
Saturday’s Stableford attracted a large entry of 81 members and the results were:
Division One - Tony Davies - 42 points
Division Two - Steve Stanbridge - 39 points
A quieter day on Sunday so the stableford was processed as one division, the winner was David Gillespie with 37 points, beating Dan Mould and Mike Andrew on a countback.
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Winter Knockout
A reminder that the FIRST ROUND of the WINTER KNOCKOUT is to be played by WEDNESDAY, 5 DECEMBER and there will be NO EXTENSIONS. If your match has been played, please ensure the result has been recorded on BOTH the DRAW SHEET and the PSI. If the winners are not posted by the round completion date the game could be assumed not to have been played and therefore both teams could be subject to elimination. WINNERS: please check that the win has been posted.
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We need you!
More juniors are needed for the Turkey Trot on Sunday, 9 December, please note the entry into this is FREE for juniors.
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A thank you from the Elizabeth Foundation
Following on from June’s article last week we have now received a photo and thankyou from the Elizabeth Foundation.
‘We have been extremely lucky to receive an amazing £1728.61 from Hockley Golf Club from all their fundraising efforts this year. This could fund preschool sessions for 28 deaf children, helping them listen well and speak clearly in readiness to moving up into mainstream school. A very BIG thank you from everyone at TEF’.
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On the Course...
17 ladies took part in the 9-hole Stableford last Thursday and the winner was Joan Powell with 19 points, beating Di Broughton on a countback. |
Feeling festive
The Ladies Christmas Lunch will take place on Thursday, 13 December, the menu and sign up list has been posted in the Ladies locker room. |
Turkey Trot players needed!
More ladies are needed for the Turkey Trot on Sunday, 9 December, remember you will receive four additional shots.
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Christmas Lunch
The Seniors Christmas Lunch will take place Tuesday, 18 December, the menu and sign up list has been posted in the Men’s locker room.
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Thursday, 22 November - Ladies Stableford
Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 November - Men's Short Course Stableford Sunday, 25 November - Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Turkey Trot - MORE ENTRIES NEEDED - The Turkey Trot is on the main noticeboard in the foyer and taking place on Sunday, 9 December, shotgun start at 9:00am. To sign up please put your name on the sheet provided. Hearty soup with selection of bread rolls, with festive mince pies and prizes all included. Winter Foursomes - The foursomes will now be held on one day, Sunday, 3 February 2019. Entry forms are available from the website or in the main foyer. |
We all want to emulate our golfing heroes. From the shots they manage to hit on the course to the latest apparel they wear with such great style, we'd give anything to be in their shoes for a day. Whilst the former might take a little longer to accomplish, you can certainly look like them in an instant. |
The ProQuip Pro-Flex EVO jacket is one of the most stylish products on the market today. Its classic design will have you looking extremely sleek out on the course, plus it's packed with golf-specific technology such as four-way stretch and Teflon coating for complete waterproofing you can trust. What's not to love? |
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