Welcome to the first newsletter of 2019, I would like to start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year and hope you all had a great Christmas?
Can I please encourage you all to read the weekly newsletter as it contains Ladies news, Captain’s news and forthcoming events. We also aim to include important information concerning the course and clubhouse which may affect you all.
If you have any news you wish to share from sporting triumphs, funny quotes or happenings to family news, then please send them to us in the Pro Shop at hockleygolfclub@btconnect.com. Enjoy this week’s read
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And the winner is?
The winner of the Captains Christmas Hamper was Terry Azor, thank you to all those that purchased tickets we raised £305 for the charities.
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Mother nature to the rescue
Sent in before Christmas by our President Bob Stilwell, the photo is not particularly good but it shows the "cold full moon" at 4.30 pm on Saturday, 22 December. A fairly rare occurrence.
Many people should recognise where it was taken from and might feel impressed that some members were still playing to get a result, and that mother nature was there to help.Our match was halved.
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Win a Fourball
Still up for grabs, and for only £5 a go, the Captain is now offering you the chance to win a fourball at Camberley Heath Golf Club where a Summer green fee is £85 each, it’s got to be worth a go?
It appears that some of you think £5 is too much to pay to play at Camberley? Then have a go at the New Forest GC fourball on offer for only £2 a go, this also includes lunch. Enter on the draw sheet in the bar.
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Captain/Pro Challenge
Our Christmas period matches started badly with defeats in our first four games, against Steve Moore and Rob Wood with Paul Spooner and Stuart Humphries, Course Manager Doug and greenkeeper Neil Stephenson, but we are now on a nice run, winning our last four, against Grant Russell and Dave Bannell with Nigel Bray and Kevin Unsworth and the ladies pairing of Gill Quick and Monica Finlayson.
We had two big matches during this time against Jack and Scott which we played well in, but lost on 17, and the other BIG game, which is the only game we get supported from the membership, was against John Walton and his very nice partner Rob Stevens which you will be glad to hear we managed to win!
Our next opponents are old foes Dave Gregory and Mark Denton with Roy Andrews and Mike Gandy.
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Christmas Draw
Thank you to all those that took part in the Christmas Draw, the winner of the first prize was Dan Bradbury, pictured here with the Titleist Cart bag. We had over 27 prizes most of which have now been collected.
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January Sale
Our January Sale is now in full swing with reductions across the shop. This is the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain before the season gets well and truly underway. These offers include;
- 25% OFF Under Armour and FootJoy clothing
(excluding logo lines)
- FootJoy Dryjoy and Pro/SL shoes now only £99
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- £15 OFF Stromberg Wintra trousers
- £300 OFF Men's Cobra King Forged Tec irons
- PING G400 woods reduced to clear - up to £50 OFF drivers and £30 OFF fairway woods
- Further reductions have been made to Callaway Cart bags with £40 OFF the Chev Org bag
Pop into store to see the fantastic offers we have available this January. |
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Price Match Promise
Please remember we DO endeavour to price match reputable golf sites and shops, just give us the chance, you do of course have the added value of expert advice from our trained professional and friendly staff.
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Exciting times ahead
We have lots of new lines coming in this Spring including adidas shoes and clothing, Skechers shoes and Swing Out Sister clothing for Ladies. Keep an eye on your newsletter for updates.
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New year, new you
Get on plane with this great exercise shown below.
Don’t forget to tell us your ‘Golfing Goals’ for 2019, we are here to help you achieve them. Whether is just reducing your handicap, help with putting, chipping or your overall short game, we can help you.
Click here to get in touch and coming soon, online lesson booking. |
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Keeping you up to date
The ladies section ran five nine-hole stableford competitions during the Autumn months with those during the weekdays very well attended with up to 19 entrants for three of the competitions and have proved popular with the members. Joan Powell won two of the competitions, and Viv Stevens; Kay Free and Kay Walshe each won one. The next one will take place Thursday, 10 January.
The Ladies Christmas Lunch was superbly organised by Viv Stevens and Binnie Hopkins, the ladies enjoyed a welcome glass of fizz before sitting down to a delicious two/three course lunch. A Christmas Quiz helped with the festive atmosphere and the event was very well attended and enjoyed by all.
In the New Year there is a New Rules Morning on January, 15 at 10:00am. This is an informal meeting with coffee and biscuits where members can ask the four ‘experts’ questions on the different topics where there have been significant rule changes.
Please sign up in the changing room to give the organisers an idea of the likely numbers, the meeting is due to last for approx I hour and 30 minutes, so some ladies might like to play golf afterwards.
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SALE
- 25% OFF ALL ladies Winter clothing in store
- Ladies PING GLE woods reduced to clear - £30 OFF the driver and £20 OFF the fairway woods
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On the Course...
The winner of the final Stubby Stableford on Sunday, 30 December was David Bannell with 44 points. Many thanks to all those members who took part in the stablefords.
The John Simpson 3rd card was played from Friday to Sunday and the overall winner was Brad Barber on Saturday with 44 points.
After three cards Jonathan Hillier is leading with 121 points only four points ahead of Mark Rookyard. The 4th card will be played from Friday, 25 to Sunday, 27 January.
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Winter League
All of the matches in the league stage of the Winter League are to be played by Thursday, 31 January. If a competitor fails to complete all of their match commitments, then all of their previous results will be void.
Please ensure all of your matches are played. If they are not, then this would result in competitors who have won their matches having their points deducted.
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What's coming up?
Thursday, 10 January - Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Saturday, 12 January - Men’s Short Course Stableford Sunday, 13 January - Ladies Stableford Wednesday, 16 January - Men’s Short Course Stableford
Friday, 18 January - The New Year Quiz evening is to include a Ploughman’s supper. More information can be found on the special notice board in the entrance to the bar. Sunday, 3 February - The Winter Foursomes will now be held on one day. Entry forms are available from the website or in the main foyer.
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A new year always brings with it a sense of renewed motivation when it comes to improving your golf game – and 2019 isn’t any different. So, before you head to the course next, go into the garage and give your equipment the once-over to make sure all is in order for the year ahead. |
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Is it half-broken tees and scuffed golf balls galore in there? Perhaps your glove is so tattered you don’t know which holes are for your fingers? |
What about your grips: have they worn away so badly that you have a better chance at holding on to the shaft? Or maybe the leather upper on your shoes is beginning to crack? |
Whatever it is, come and speak to us – we can fix you up with the best the golf industry has to offer, from tees to shoes to any accessory you can think of. |
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