Double Success for Links in the Junior Open
The Junior Open held at the Club on Monday was well supported with 41 junior golfers competing from 14 Clubs. The field included 8 from the Links. Junior Organiser, Jonny Sharkey, expressed satisfaction with the excellent attendance, especially considering that the event last year had to be cancelled because of lack of entries.
The Men's Captain, Ray Bolton and Ladies Captain, Diane McDonnell acted as starters, then presented the prizes later in the day.
For the first time in the history of the event there was a play-off for the Scratch Trophy between our Junior Captain, Jordie Allen (7 h'cap) and Joseph Timms (10 h'cap) from Nene Park. Both were tied on a gross 78 and had to play two extra holes to decide the winner. After a nervous opening hole down the 1st when both players halved in 6, Jordie gained the advantage at the 2nd extra hole to secure victory after his opponent had played into trouble near the green. 3rd place went to Callum Brookes from Saffron Walden with a gross 79.
There was more success for the Links players with 10 year old Teddy Hall scoring a nett 67 and reducing his handicap to below 28 to gain his CONGU recognition and to win the Handicap Cup. A great day for the Links junior section, well done to everyone who played.
Easter Shoe Promotions
After our successful Motocaddy bag trade in we are now offering some special Easter promotions on golf shoes. adidas, ECCO and FootJoy are offering trade in discounts and special free gifts on shoes brought in April.
We are running a £20 OFF trade in promotion on selected FootJoy and adidas footwear. In addition buy a pair of ECCO shoes and recieve a FREE set of shoe trees worth £20.
Masters Sweepstakes
The first major of the year is now upon us with the US Masters taking place next weekend. As in previous years we will in conjunction the Ladies Medal on Tuesday 7th April and the gents Lord Wolverton Trophy being played on Sat &Sun 11th & 12th April will be running our sweepstakes once again.
To take part all you need do is enter either of these competitions draw a player from the hat who is playing in the Masters add your scores together and the best aggregate scores will win a prize. Enter in the Pro Shop as usual.
Juniors v NAGS match
The annual game between the NAGS and the Juniors for the Hensby Trophy was played on Wednesday this week. The match was played in cold and windy conditions and ended in an honourable half, but the juniors retained the trophy as they are the current holders.Well done to Junior Captain Jordan Allen and his team.
Ladies v Aldeburgh Mail on Sunday
Hot off the press- Congratulations to our Ladies Mail on Sunday team who won their match against Aldeburgh Golf Club on Wednesday this week 3-2 and are now through to the next round. The team was made up by Lynn Lambert, Sarah Greenall, Marcella Tuttle, Jane Monk and Sarah Reardon. Very well done girls!
Short Game Area
The short game area is now officially open and the early signs are that it has been very well received by the members, judging by some of the comments in the Pro Shop this week. The winners of the competitions held on the opening morning where for the men - John Quigley, ladies Marcella Tuttle and juniors Jordan Allen. The adult winners will receive a bottle of champagne and Jordy will have to make do with a £20 Pro Shop voucher. Thank you to Sarah Greenall, Mark Dunwoody and Frank Young who all helped run the event on the day. Keep an eye out for some short game clinics that we will be running over the coming months.
From Richard, Jonny, Linda and myself, we look forward to seeing you at the club soon and have a great Easter weekend.
