The gamble of October renovations has appeared to have paid off again. We were blessed with a dry week which allowed us to get a lot of work done. The weather since has been mild enough to stimulate some growth so recovery of the surfaces will progress slowly but steadily. The next week or so we will utilise the drier afternoons to continue improving them. 

Thanks to all of you golfers who put up with a few temporary putting surfaces last week and I'll thank you in advance for waiting if we get in your way this next week whilst cutting greens in the dry afternoons.

Assuming this dry weather stays with us, by the time you read this newsletter we should have commenced the cutting and bailing of the long grasses. Again bear with us this is a time consuming process.

As always keep an eye on the blog for more detailed updates.

Glenn Kirby 
Course Manager


 

Last chance to win your very own parking space for a year 

Well for only a £1 it's well worth a go, all you need to do is guess the combined drives of all 4 captains, the entry sheet is on the bar and good luck. 

The draw will take place after the 'Drive In'


 

The next Sunday roast will take place on Sunday, 1 November, please book in advance with a member of staff.



 

Going away for some winter sun? Then why not take advantage of our 20% OFF Oakley sunglasses until the end of October.

Click here to find out more about our Oakley range


Nike Hardware Special offer

We now have huge savings on all our Nike hardware. 

Save £100 on a set of Nike Vapor Pro Combo - The Ultimate combination of precision and power. 

The sublime Nike Golf Vapor Pro Combo Irons offer the golfer a modern muscle design that balances the CG in the center of the face for maximum ball speed, the highest stability and the purest feel.

Click here to find out more about the Nike hardware line up for 2015.


 

This week's tip of the week is all about the importance of your lie angle, which we believe is one of the most important, yet most overlooked aspects of the golf club.

Click here to view this week's tip.


 

There has been another case recently where a golfer has won damages after being hit by a golf ball. 

This article was published in a Scottish newspaper, please read and make sure you have adequate cover. 

Click here to take up GolfCare cover and receive a sleeve of Srixon AD333 balls FREE of charge. 

'A golfer hit on the head by an errant golf ball has won £10,000 in damages after a judge ruled that the incident was "reasonably foreseeable". Lord Brailsford ruled in favour of John Ure, 46, after a hearing at the Court of Session. Stewart Muir, a member of Bellshill Golf Club since 2005, was found to be liable for the injury caused when his ball went "out of control". 

He was playing on the ninth fairway and struck Ure on the tenth. Another player in Mr Muir's group had already played an errant shot towards Ure's group, prompting calls of "fore", leading the judge to conclude Muir should have realised Ure was playing in range of an errant drive. 

Mr Muir told the court: "I wouldn't have thought of any problem arising. I wouldn't have surmised anything that far right that would create a problem. "It never came into my mind as any sort of risk. If it came into my mind as a risk I would not have played the shot." Mr Ure suffered a head injury after being struck by the ball, which knocked him to the ground and led to him reporting nausea and physical sickness for the rest of the day, forcing him to go to hospital. His counsel, Geoff Clarke QC, said damages in the action had been agreed at £10,000 if liability was established'.

Don't leave yourself at risk, and get insured today!




On a slightly more light-hearted note, here is a picture taken by Steve Hill-Cousins showing you are never too young to start playing golf!






 

The Roger Gaines trophy hasn't been played for the past 2 years and we would love to reinstate it this year. Roger was a very proactive junior organiser when Ben and Jack were juniors, the trophy was generated and is played in his memory.

Only 3 juniors have signed up for this competition which is very disappointing, if we do not get more of you signing up by Friday then we will have to cancel the event and perhaps try again in the February or Easter holiday break.


 

One more lady is needed to play in the Men v Ladies event this coming Sunday, with the first tee time at 12 noon. The format is a 4BBB stableford and 16 Men and Ladies are required, please sign up in the foyer. 

The cost is £8.50 which includes coffee before play and a 1 course meal after. More details and the sign-up sheet are on the notice board in the foyer.


 

During the past week Gordon Dewis (team skipper), Trevor Scott, Dave Davies (2) and Seniors Captain Geoff fought hard against some 20 other teams in Hayling's charity Texas Scramble. 

Finishing with 66.8 in excellent course conditions, wasn't good enough to beat the winners (Hayling) with 59.6. 




There are still a few places left for our mixed pairs greensomes match with Hockley Ladies in the Kelly Salvers next Tuesday, 27 October . 

Time: 9.30am pairs draw for 10.00a.m. tee off followed by lunch 
Cost: £6.50 

Please sign up on the Seniors' notice board by Saturday this week!


 

A quiet week due to the course maintenance programme, but the winners of the weekend's short course stableford's and some excellent scores were:

Saturday, 17 October 
Division One: Mark Abel with 42 points 
Division Two: Martin Chapple with 42 points 

Sunday, 18 October 
Division One: New member Andrew White with 43 points, glad to see the lessons have paid off Andrew.
Division Two: Harry Herd with 42 points


 

AGM 

The AGM will take place this Friday, 23 October at 7pm.


Saturday, 24 October - Captains Drive In Competition - Please note this is a shotgun start at 8.30am and the Course will be closed until 2.30pm. There will be NO early morning play before 8.30am.


Sunday, 25 October - Men v Ladies - tee reserved from 11.45 - 1.15pm 
Men's Short Course stableford - played from the yellow tees and enter on the day in the Pro Shop.


Please note now the mornings are darker, competition golf cannot be started until 8am, this is to allow the greenstaff to prepare the course.


The Captain/Pro challenge dates will be posted after the AGM, sign up early for this popular event.


Winter League 

This competition is open to all seven day members (Men, Ladies & Juniors) with active handicaps and entry will be via the PSI system as individuals, £6 per player. Closing date for entries is November 1st. Click here for more details.


Hockley Winter Foursomes 

The popular Hockley Winter Foursomes is now open for entry and the closing date of 27th October is fast approaching. 

Full details are on the club website or click here for an entry form and more details.

Please remember to put your clocks back an hour this Saturday evening, more time in bed but, unfortunately this means less time to play golf!