Andrew Myers

Work party

Several members have got involved with helping out on the course recently, which is great to see and much appreciated!

The main tasks have been clearing and tidying overgrown areas such as the left of the 7th, left of the 18th and in front of the 14th tee.

Have a look next time you play and you will notice the difference.

Here are a few general pictures of the course taken this morning just to remind you how beautiful the course is, even in winter!

Competition news

Better ball Stableford – Saturday 12th December

1st - Bob Little & John Booth - 34cpo

2nd - Tom Walker & Ian White - 34cpo

3rd - Josh Short & David Manners-Jones - 34

4th - Jeff Crewdson & Tim Crampton (again) - 33

2’s worth £9.60 each, so that’s £4.80 per person.

Pro’s Stableford - Sunday 13th December

Sunday was a truly foul day, and only the hardiest players teed off on Sunday morning.

Ade Ord (our ex-Olympic decathlete) showed his stamina with 38 points to win, from Mark Plaskett in second. Mark also got the only ‘2’ worth £13.00.

For voucher winners and 2's click the button below.

Sunday 13th December Pro's Stableford results >

Pro’s Stableford – Wednesday 16th December

Wednesday wasn’t much better but the entry and the scores were surprisingly good. Tim Mason’s 42 points was the winner, thanks to an exceptional 25 points on the back nine. Kevin Seaton finished second with 41.

Loads of 2’s, worth just £3.00 each!

For voucher winners and 2’s click button below.

Wednesday 16th December Pro's Stableford results >

Order of Merit

Here is the current leaderboard in the Winter Order of Merit after Saturday's competition results.

Order of Merit leaderboard >

Events over the festive period

Have a lovely Christmas before working off the turkey and Christmas pudding with a round or two…

Saturday 26th December – 3-man team competition. Enter on BRS in the usual way.

Sunday 27th December – Pro’s Stableford.

Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31st December– Pro’s ‘goodbye 2020’ running Stableford

And looking forward to 2021, Pro’s comps will continue in the usual way on Sunday’s and Wednesdays.

Shop news

Christmas in the pro shop

So, with a week to go until the big day, is your Christmas shopping done and dusted yet?

If not, there's no need to take a last-minute trip to the high street this weekend. Instead, pop by the pro shop and take a look at our collection of fantastic gift ideas - we've' even got stuff for the non-golfers in your family.

The best bit is that you'll avoid the Christmas hustle and bustle elsewhere, whilst seeing our friendly faces!

Christmas Draw

Someone will win the £300 voucher and nine other prizes very soon and it could be you. We will be doing the draw sometime over Christmas which isn’t far away now. Thank you to everyone who is in the draw and best of luck.

If you haven’t yet bought a square on the board they are 50p each, 12 for £5 or the star buy is 30 for £10.

Please come into The Pro Shop and have a go!

‘New’ stock

Pro V1 lake balls are back into stock after something of a shortage due to demand this year. This is a 100% recycled product which offers fantastic value.

Gift vouchers available here

We supply lesson or swing studio vouchers (4 for the price of 3 at the moment) or buy a shop voucher leave it up to them to decide!

Quotes of the week

David Wallworth ‘You were right about that 9 wood Andrew, it’s the best club I have ever bought’

John Booth ‘It’s all thanks to the new irons pro, nothing to do with the extra few shots’

Sorry, I can’t remember them all because there are just so many!

eBay sales

Turn your unwanted clubs into new equipment. Loads of stuff has come in this week thank you, and we are listing them as quickly as possible!

We sell clubs for you and credit your account with the proceeds. Any decent second-hand clubs such as sets of irons, drivers, putters and wedges are selling well and for good prices!

contact the team >

Studio news

Swing studio – practice matters

If you play to an island green it’s far more captivating than hitting balls into a field! If you wish to transfer practice to the course, put yourself under the pressure of practising on a course where concentration is easily maintained and the results are quite clear cut. You may be on the green or in the water.

With 18 top-quality courses to choose from, you can practice whatever the weather in our indoor swing studio. We are doing 4 hires for the price of 3 over the winter so now is a good time to make a plan.

If you would like to make a booking or have any questions, contact us by clicking the button below.

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Golf on Tour

Westwood and Fitzpatrick taste glory

The season-ending DP World Tour Championship lived up to expectations over the weekend, delivering an incredible tournament with the European Tour’s best golfers battling it out until the final hole. In the end, it was Matthew Fitzpatrick who won the event and took home a cool $3 million for a second time, paring his final hole after a nervy bogey at the 17th to win by one.

But it wasn’t just a one-off event. The Dubai-based finale also saw the Race to Dubai – the tour’s order of merit - come to a close. For much of the week, it looked as though Patrick Reed would secure the title and be the first American to do so. However, after Fitzpatrick’s blistering start on Sunday, he was in pole position. Yet, come to the 72nd hole, it was a certain Mr Lee Westwood who went on to celebrate his third order of merit title at the age of 47.

A fantastic achievement. Maybe his Ryder Cup career isn’t over just yet?

Waterproofs to wear anywhere

It’s no secret that buying a good-quality waterproof jacket is a worthwhile investment; perhaps even more so when it comes to golf since you want to not only stay dry but also move comfortably for 18 holes. That being said, our jacket shouldn’t be restricted to just the course, right?

FootJoy's HydroKnit waterproof jackets

Style is an important factor, too. We want to feel confident in the way we look whatever we’re doing. That’s why FootJoy designed their HydroKnit waterproof jacket to look great both on and off the course.

Whilst the HydroKnit jacket boasts all the golf performance you need, like stretch fabric and breathability, it also has a very smart and stylish appearance that works wherever you go. So, if you’re investing in a waterproof jacket this winter, this is one that you should definitely be considering!

shop FootJoy waterproofs >

It's in the bag!

You’ve got to be prepared for anything on the golf course, whether that’s somebody shouting ‘FORE!’ behind you or a sudden downpour. Given our local climate, I’d say the latter is a particular worry at the moment.

PING Hoofer Monsoon Waterproof Stand Bag

PING Hoofer Monsoon carry bag

PING has you covered. Well, they have your golf clubs and on-course accessories covered, at least. Both the PING Hoofer Monsoon stand bag and Pioneer Monsoon cart bag are made with a completely waterproof construction to shield your valuables from any weather.

PING Pioneer Monsoon cart bag

These bags also give you an abundance of spacious pockets, with seam-sealed protection for everything you need on the course, from a spare jacket to your on-course valuables. Take a look at the options available within the range by visiting our website below.

view PING bags >

2020's big Christmas quiz

Time for some festive fun (& quizzing)

As this is our final newsletter of 2020, we thought it would be fun to round off the year with our Christmas quiz.

We've gone through this year's golfing highlights and put together some easy (and some not so easy) questions for you to get your teeth stuck into!

P.S. it's an acrostic quiz where certain letters from each question make up a word - can you work out what the hidden word is?

take our Christmas quiz >

Video of the Week

There are many people both home and abroad who we'd love to thank for helping us get through the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. This week's video from the European Tour does exactly this, surprising a front-line doctor in Dubai at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. What a special moment.

I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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