I hope you've all had a fantastic week on and off the golf course and welcome to another exciting edition of the weekly newsletter bringing you up to date with all the latest news and offers from Hockley Golf Club.
After a mild start to January, apparently, we are in for an ‘Artic Blast’ from tomorrow, so be prepared before you go out to play. We are fully stocked in warm layers, woolly hats, mitts and handwarmers.
Enjoy this week’s read.
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Hole in One alert!
Congratulations to Adie Nicol, who whilst playing in his Winter Knockout match on Saturday holed out on the 8th. He crunched a driver with a baby fade and his playing partners watched in awe as the ball disappeared into the cup, he and Paul Brown went on to win the match.
On the same day Keith Doyle also had a ‘Hole in One’ on the 12th, he used a 9 iron, this is his first ever hole in one. Well done to both members.
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Captain/Pro Challenge
Well our run continues, another two wins this week against Mark Denton and Dave Gregory with Roy Andrews and John Stobbart. Both games were close with all sorts bizarre stuff going on. The Captain and I losing holes to double bogeys, winning holes with bogeys, getting used to putting with the flag in, which looks weird at the moment, but anyway back to the golf.
We turned 2up on the youngsters and level with Roy and John, due to me giving a 25ft putt for a 7 nett 6, feeling confident we could two putt from 15ft, unfortunately I hit it 8ft past and we missed the return. Then on 13 I hit our approach 30ft past the hole (schoolboy error) and Nigel and Mark both hit it 20 ft past the hole, regrettably our ball hit Roy and John’s ball, so we were out of that hole. We ended our game with Mark and Dave on 16 winning 3&2, but Roy and John won 17 with a four so we were all square playing the last. I’ll spare all involved the details, but we halved 18 in 7's! So, onto the 1st, nearest in three, and after John hit a lovely pitch to 4ft, Nigel rolled our putt to within inches to sneak a win. Mike Cherrett and Trevor Atyeo with Steve King and Dave Dumper are our next opponents, so onward we go.
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Callaway's new 2019 products ready to demo
Epic Flash The new Epic Flash driver uses a new Callaway technology called ‘Flash Face’ to help golfers get more ball speed for more distance. |
Flash Face’s unique, internal mapping consists of dozens of subtle ripples flowing from heel to toe.
Though the size, height and configuration of the ripples appears random, they in fact work together cohesively to elevate COR in the face’s center region.
That results in a significant ball speed boost for a noticeable distance increase when you make solid contact, helping make your longest drives go even longer.
Click here for more information. |
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Apex irons Callaway have combined tradition with technology in a timeless premium, forged iron to create the latest Apex 19 irons. Some of their key features are;
- Extremely soft feel
- Long, consistent distance with playability
- Optimum ball flight and control
- Premium craftmanship and components
Click here for more information. |
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We have the new demo drivers, fairway woods and irons available to either get fitted or take on the course. Get fitted before the release in February, just in time for the golfing season.
To book call 01962 713165(2) or click here. |
NEW IN - FootJoy Superlite XP shoes
The spikeless Superlite XP shoes have synthetic uppers and a waterproof membrane layer. These shoes are very lightweight and athletically designed which can be worn on and off the course. Come and give these shoes a try when you are next at the golf club, you will not be dissapointed.
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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
(stock lines only) |
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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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What are your golfing goals?
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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Quinn and Quick prevail
A good start to the New Year for two of our ladies - congratulations to Chris Quinn and Gill Quick, winners of the Toogood Trophy Knockout competition, which was completed at the end of December. In a close final, Chris and Gill won on the 16th and will now go forward to represent the Club in the Daily Mail Foursomes, while the worthy runners-up, Monica Finlayson and Margaret Jacobs, will represent Hockley in the Knight Cup.
Last Thursday saw the first of the year's 9-hole competitions and it was won by Lesley Milne with 17 points, Viv Stevens the runner-up with 16 points. There will be four more of these popular 9-hole stablefords during the winter months.
Another Fun Morning organised by Helen Vidal Allen will be held on Tuesday, 22 January. If you would like to play, please sign up in the Ladies Changing Room. These are always popular events where ladies are 'mixed up' and play in teams of three with the first start time at 9.45am. The cost is £3.
Early days yet but before we know it, the first of the friendly fixtures of the 2019 season will be upon us:
- Tuesday, 19 March - vs Arlesford(away) 10:30 for 11:00 start (4BBB)
- Tuesday, 9 April - Triangular vs Highpost & Bramshaw (home) 11:30 for 12:00 (Stableford)
- Monday, 29 April - vs Basingstoke (home) 11:30 for 12:00 (7 singles)
These matches will be organised by Lesley Milne and Nicky Stilwell who encourage you to sign up either in the Ladies Changing Room or by email to lesmilne_4@hotmail.com.
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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
- FootJoy Emerge shoes - NOW £55 |
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On the Course...
59 members played in the Short Course Stableford on Saturday and the results were good in both divisions:
Division One winner was Tony Davies with 43 points and the Division Two winner also with 43 points was Mark Badley.
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Winter Knockout
A reminder that the THIRD ROUND of the WINTER KNOCKOUT is to be played by WEDNESDAY, 30 JANUARY 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 result has been posted.
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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, 17 January - Ladies Stableford Saturday, 19 January - Men’s Long Course Stableford (white tees) Sunday, 20 January - Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Tuesday, 22 January - Ladies Fun Morning
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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There’s no such thing as bad weather for golf – just a poor choice of clothing. You might have got away with the old ‘raincheck’ excuse a few years ago, but golf clothing has come a long way since then. All you need to do is make sure you’re properly layered up with golf-specific garments and you’re good to go. |
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