Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week sees us take a look at how Kevin Kisner bounced back from disappointment at the WGC Match Play, explain (with an example) why you should never jump the gun with your playing partner, and we have a brilliant Video of the Week as some of the game's best golfers attempt to recreate a Monty special.
Enjoy the read!
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Colin hits the jackpot
Colin Harris hit the jackpot last Saturday when he aced the 17th hole playing in the medal with playing partners Joe Hulyer and Mark Blayney. Having entered the Two’s comp Colin used his 3 wood for this special shot and was able to claim £500 from the hole in one pot into the bargain. This year we have seen an upturn in holes in one by members with 7 already recorded the exact same amount achieved throughout all of 2018.
Well done Colin!
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Get ready for charity week
6th - 11th May 2019
Charity week will soon be upon us and, as usual, we are holding two events during charity week to support this year’s chosen charity, the Stroke Association, and we’re hoping to raise as much money as possible.
Every year, you the members very generously support both events by donating prizes for the bottle raffle held on the Midweek Charity Day (Tuesday, 7th May) and tombola prizes for the main Charity Day, which is on Saturday, 11th May. So may we ask you all to be generous once again and bring your donations and leave them with Matt or Amanda in the office? Matt will also place a notice on the main entrance door in a couple of weeks to request these prizes.
Full details and entry sheets will be up on the MAIN noticeboard outside the office at the end of this month. The Midweek Charity Day on Tuesday, 7th May will be a 10-hole Texas Scramble – but with a difference! Head Greenkeeper Simon and his gang will have set the course up under “Greenkeeper’s Revenge Rules”, with a number of “hazards” and unusual pin positions. It’s all about having a fun day.
You can enter in teams of three in any combination of Men, Ladies and juniors. There will be a few money raisers in the clubhouse when you pick up your cards. In addition, Jonny will be running a nearest the pin competition in the swing studio. The entry poster will up on the MAIN noticeboard on 27th March, so get your teams of three in soon.
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Sergio gets some lip...
If you ever needed a lesson in not jumping the gun and sticking to the rules, Sergio Garcia showed us all what not to do over the weekend.
Playing against Matt Kuchar in the quarter-final of the WGC Match Play Championship, the Spaniard's makeable putt to win the 7th hole finished inches wide of the mark.
But rather than waiting for Kuchar to concede the putt, Garcia took matters into his own hands and it didn't end well. Watch this video to see what happened. |
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If at first you don’t succeed…
12-months ago, American Kevin Kisner woke up on the Monday after the WGC Match Play Championship nursing the disappointment of a thumping 7&6 final round loss to Bubba Watson.
However, this Monday, the mood in the Kisner camp was quite different after the 35-year-old overcame fellow American Matt Kuchar 3&2 to win his first WGC title and stake a major claim for a Ryder Cup berth ahead of next year's contest at Whistling Straits.
Victories over Tony Finau, Keith Mitchell, Ian Poulter (in a playoff), Haotong Li, Louis Oosthuizen and Francesco Molinari proved Kisner has the ability to go toe-to-toe with the world's elite - maybe he should have been at Le Golf National last year? The wonders of hindsight.
A world-first at the Jordan Mixed Open...
This week sees the start of a revolutionary new tournament, where 40 players from each of the Ladies European Tour, Challenge Tour and StaySure Tour (over 50s) will compete against each other for one trophy and the same prize fund.
The likes of Carly Booth, Jarmo Sandelin and Phillip Price will tee it up over three rounds in a tournament that is sure to snatch the headlines. Keep an eye on next week's newsletter for our report.
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New buggy fleet - Ready for action
We have just upgraded our Buggy fleet in time for the busy season ahead.
They look really smart all in blue with the club crest emblazoned on the front.
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| Boa constrict your footwear |
There's been two major trends in the golf footwear market in recent years: the first is the surge in spikeless shoes, and the other is Boa. So, what actually is the Boa Fit System and is it anything to do with snakes? |
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No, it's nothing to do with snakes. Phew. Rather, the Boa Fit System has revolutionized footwear for the better and we absolutely love it. Instead of using traditional laces, Boa utilises a steel wire (virtually unbreakable) that is effortlessly tightened via an easy-to-use dial strategically placed on the shoe (seen above). To loosen, simply pull out the dial and open up at the tongue. |
With FootJoy's UltraFIT Boa, which is available in-store now, you will be guaranteed a comfortable fit every time safe in the knowledge that your laces will not come undone or get tangled throughout your round. If you haven’t already experienced Boa, then we implore you to come down to the store and try on this fantastic option today - no obligation. |
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