This week sees the start of our biggest ever Summer Sale. We are clearing stock in readiness for the Autumn/Winter 2014 ranges arriving daily throughout August. We have over 70 pairs of shoes in all sizes with good reductions, plus gents clothing ranges from Ashworth and Puma Summer apparel are also well marked down, once they have gone they have gone. If you are thinking of treating yourself to a new putter then we are selling our Rife range of putters at 30% OFF discount. Dwyers gents trousers are at half price and Lynx carry bags also at half price. In the hardware section we have demo PING clubs on sale and both gents and ladies Lynx irons and woods at prices to clear. This is a genuine sale of stock that has been in our store all summer and not old lines bought in especially for a sale.

COURSE MAINTENANCE & COURSE ETIQUETTE

Head Greenkeeper, Rob Boyce and his team would like to thank members for their understanding and co-operation whilst the annual maintenance of the greens took place this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Each year the type of work varies depending on the condition of the greens. Following soil and organic matter tests carried out by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) on our greens they have advised us to reduce the amount of organic matter. This has been carried out by scarifying, then hollow tining with 12mm tines followed by reseeding and sanding. The benefits of controlling the thatch in the top 40mm of the greens is firmer, free draining, disease resistant surfaces. Rob has been able to carry out the work in good time due to the courtesy that has been shown by the members. The greens should recover within a week or so due to the fact we are still very much in the grass growing season.

Ollie Joins Greenkeeping Staff

Also in the picture below is Oliver Kirk, who has joined the greenkeeping team as a trainee. Ollie, a junior member at the club, plays off a handicap of 16 and has helped Rob over the last couple of summers on work experience. He enjoyed his time so much he has decided to try greenkeeping as a career path. It has been a good week for Ollie as he has also received a very pleasing set of exam results. Welcome to the club and all the best for the future.

ABBA Entertainment Night.

Tickets are still available for the ABBA tribute band booked for Saturday 6th September. The group Sensation come very well recommended and along with a two course meal the evening looks to be one not to be missed.

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