Gary Stubbington

You've got to be in it, to WIN it...

We now countdown to The Masters, only three weeks away and our Masters' draw is now up and running. (second attempt this year!)

Who are you tipping to win? Will Tiger defend his title? Or could Rory surprise us, if you’re not sure then why not enter our Masters' sweepstake. Only £5 per ticket for your chance to WIN the 1st prize of over £100 to spend in the Pro Shop.

This would certainly knock a dent in the new driver or trolley you may be considering purchasing. We will also be running daily prizes of £10 each for the best and worst scores and the main prizes will go to 5th place.

Want to play?

The Capt/Pro challenge dates have now been posted on the notice board in the foyer, Kay and I look forward to some new challenges.

Competition update

The Captain's Drive-in competition

Saturday in the drizzle wasn’t the best start to the year of our new captain's. A full field played in the Team Stableford and competition were underway from early morning.

The beer, sausage rolls and prosecco (not to mention the tea and coffee) that was available to players at the 11th were enjoyed.

Congratulations to the winners:

1st Brad Barber, Mark Bradley, Dan Mannion and Adam Kempthorne each winning £30 Pro Shop vouchers.

2nd Daniel Keyworth, Matt Chalke, Neil Carstairs and Iain Arrowsmith each winning £25 Pro Shop vouchers.

3rd Paul Mantell, Danny Francis, Paul Horton and Paul Balackburn each winning £20 Pro Shop vouchers.

Winners of the Ladies/ Mixed team prize were:

Viv Stevens, Susie Lilley, Rob Stevens and Nigel Lilley each winning £20 Pro Shop voucher.

Delighted to say we raised £365 for our charity MacMillan Cancer Support thank you.

My congratulations to all winners and thanks to all who participated.

We look forward to seeing you at the Captain's Putt Out and Drive-In on Saturday, 31 October at 10.30am - socially distanced of course.

Kay Walshe

Sunday's Short Course Stableford results

Division one winner: Jack Bateman with 43 points. I had the pleasure of playing with Jack and witnessing this great six-under score.

Division two winner: Lee Oswald with 39 points.

Congratulations to Luke Hodgetts on winning the Scratch Salver Knockout.

Kelly Salvers

Twelve seniors and twelve ladies played this drawn Greensomes Stableford event on Tuesday, 20 October. When reviewing the weather forecast in advance, we all heartily thanked whatever fortune had the diary fixed for the Tuesday, not Wednesday this week. The day was warm yet windy, and the course looked beautiful with the autumn colours.

Having been required to miss almost all of the social and mixed events during the summer, it seems the players were universally happy to play and then chat, eat and drink for an hour or so. Social distancing worked well in tables of four, the kitchen and bar staff did us proud and the greenkeepers all received our thanks too.

The results were:

Third place - Wendy Greenhalgh and Grant Russell (36 points).

Second place - Nicky Stilwell and Danny Francis (38 points).

The winners - Val Jones and Paul Mantell (also 38 points) who won on countback on the back 9.

Sadly, there were no actual presentation of the salvers due to Covid-19 restrictions, but congratulations Val and Paul.

It seems new friendships were started and old ones renewed, not least your two new captains. Altogether a good day: thanks to all who took part.

Monica Finlayson and Steve Hill-Cousins
Ladies and Seniors Captains

Ladies Update

Autumn Meeting

There was a great turnout on Tuesday when forty-six ladies played in the Autumn Meeting.

The winner of Division one was Jill Hoarton with 39 points, and runner up was Kathie Killingley with 36 points.

The winner of Division two was Andree Richardson with 35 points, and the runner up was Marion Vincent with 31 points.

In order to mark the last major competition, the ladies enjoyed a coffee and Danish pastry at the 11th tee served by Olivia.

Annual Meeting

The Ladies held their first Annual Meeting via Zoom after the competition. Thirty-one ladies participated, including the committee members. It all was a very successful venture and enabled us to welcome our new Ladies Captain, Monica Finlayson, and two new members, Val Jones and Sue Blackburn to the committee for 2021. I am sure that our new committee will ensure that the Ladies Section continues to run smoothly.

President’s Prize

Every year, our president, Robert Stillwell, gives a President’s Gift to a lady who has supported the ladies section, over and above any official duties. This lady is generally an ‘unsung hero’. It is with great pleasure that I can inform everyone that the winner this year is Joan Powell in recognition of all her hard work throughout this year.

Winter Eclectic

The Eclectic competitions are back! The new winter eclectic will start on 1st November 2020. In order to comply with Covid regulations, it will run through the IG App, in addition to the traditional cards posted in the box. Players enter through the App (in upcoming competitions), pay £3 in an envelope placed in the safe in the locker room, and then can enter scores via the app, supported by the completed white cards placed in the box as usual.

Birdie and Par Trees

These competitions will also start again in the near future. Players will need to complete the white cards when scoring a birdie (all ladies) or par (bronze division) in a competition, as they have done in the past.

Finally, I would like to say thank you Tracy Stubbington and Chris Kilgannon for their invaluable advice during the last 6 months. They have been a real help and support to our section as we tried to balance having golfing competitions whilst staying safe. I would also like to thank the catering team for putting together my snacks at the 11th for the Past Captain’s Match and the Autumn Meeting.

It has been a privilege to be your Ladies Captain for the last twelve months, and I wish Monica all the best for 2021.

Gill Quick

Past Ladies Captain

Our Click & Collect service

Are you shopping online?

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the shopping habits of many people, with lots turning online for everything from groceries to clothing.

This is why we want to make you aware of our fantastic Click & Collect service.

By clicking on the link you'll be taken to our online shop where you can browse thousands of golf products and get them delivered (for FREE) to our pro shop to pick up at your convenience. It couldn't be simpler!

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Forthcoming events

What's coming up?

Saturday, 24 October - Autumn Texas scramble. Please note start times have been moved on by ten minutes due to the later sunrise. Scorecards are to be placed in the green box outside the Pro Shop and will be processed on Wednesday, 28 October.

Tuesday, 27 October - Men's Short Course Stableford.

Thursday, 29 October - Ladies 9-hole Stableford.

Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November - The John Simpson 1st card played from the yellow tees. This competition is played over the winter months and is the best four scores from six cards.

Information on The Masters' Par-3 event on Sunday, 15 November will be posted soon.

Treat your feet

Some cynics (or golfers having a bad round) often say ‘Golf is a good walk spoiled’. In our opinion, golf only makes that walk better! Either way, if the walk must be spoiled then it should be by errant tee shots and three-putts, not by uncomfortable shoes.

Skechers Torque Twist golf shoes

Well, apparently Skechers feel the same way. Their lightweight GogaMax midsole cushions your feet and supports your heel with every step. When you’re walking 18 holes, this cushioning feels like a real blessing.

You'll find this comfort across the brand's range, including the ever-popular Torque Twist model. These are also made with H2GO waterproof protection and a Stealth PIN SoftSpikes system on the sole that can grip any turf. Ideal for winter golf!

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adidas Autumn Winter Clothing Collection

Bounce made simple

You’ll often hear golf commentators say “the bounce is your friend” but what is ‘bounce’ on a wedge? Well, it refers to the angle of the leading edge and plays an important role in how your wedge interacts with the turf through impact.

As the image shows above, the higher the wedge bounce the more the leading edge is off the ground and pointing upwards.

But how does this help you? Well, having the correct bounce for the course conditions and your swing type will offer additional forgiveness and promote a better strike, which is something that we can talk you through more in-store.

One thing we will say is that getting the correct bounce - as well as grind and loft - on any new wedges is really important.

This is where we can help. We can talk you through the options available within Cleveland's new RTX ZipCore range and ensure you walk away with a wedge system that is designed to help you get up-and-down more often.

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Video of the Week

As part of our informative series aimed at bringing you up to speed with the new World Handicap System, here's another R&A video explaining both Course and Slope Ratings and how they work. If you have any questions, pop by the shop for a chat.

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Gary, Tracy, James and Adam.

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