Greetings golfers,
It was a fairytale story down in South Africa this week for Graeme Storm, who lost his card last year only to be reprieved after Partick Reed hadn't played enough events. The 'journeyman' found himself leading after 54 holes and playing on the last day with Rory McIlroy. There was nothing to choose between them after 72 holes where Storm saw off one of the greatest players ever to lift the trophy at Glendower.
Justin Thomas really is on top form this year already. His opening round of 59 in Hawaii set him on his way to a second victory in as many starts in the Sony Open, Can anyone catch him?
January Winter Stableford
The seniors played their January Winter Stableford last Thursday. Not to be outdone by Justin Thomas' last few results, Peter Brown also made it 2 wins from 2 starts with a superb 40 points. Runner up with 38 was Steve Chantler, with Dave Holgate carding the best of a host of 37s.
Ladies Midweek Stableford
The Ladies Midweek Stableford was won by Wendy Smith with a level par 24, runner up with 18 was Liz Grayson.
Ladies 12 Hole Stableford
The ladies battled around the first 12 holes in a stableford competition on Tuesday. In division one, Clare Palmer was the only palyer under par with a winning 25 points, runner up with 23 was Christina Hornsby, third with 21 was Sue Totty.
A card playoff was needed to separate Pam Holden and Liz Grayson at the top of division two, Pam's 24 just edged it. Third with 23 was Marilyn Jones.
Ann Scriven stormed to victory in division three with 28 points, 3 back in second was Alka Tank, and third with 24 was Jean Breckenridge.
There was another count back in division four on 25 points, Mary Holgate coming out ahead of Margaret Nicholas, third with 23 was Thea Cornford.
No fog on Saturday meant the Winter League went ahead. There were some superb scores in both leagues.
In the Chris Kenrick, Mike Roberts took top spot on card countback with 42 points, the unlucky runner up was John Reid, third with 40 was Dave Holgate (again!).
In the Blair Salver, Paul Jamieson recorded 7 birdies and just one bogey for a phenomenal 6 under par gross and 45 points. Rick Austin also had a more than steady round of 41 points to come second. Third with 37 was Peter Vine.
The January sale is going strong. There are still lots of bargains to be had on winter wear.
Don't forget also that there is 40% OFF Oakley Sunglasses, perfect for the ski season and then for golf once the sun reappears.
Come and have a FREE Hybrid Fitting and take advantage of our limited time offer:
Titleist 816 2017 Hybrids
RRP : £205 - NOW ONLY £159 (saving £46)
Club SweatersI have set a deadline of
31st January to place your order for the ladies club sweaters. They are available in Crew, Vee, Zip neck or slipover. There are samples in the shop so please try on for size to make sure.
Click here to see just how great these sweaters look 
Next Saturday's Srixon ball fitting session has been postponed, we will reschedule it closer to the start of the season as people get back into the swing of things.
Good news - the weather remains mild so my first
Short Game Half Day Clinic has been arranged for next
Wednesday,
January 25th.
9:30-12:30, with a half time coffee break. The cost will be
£30 per person, and a first come first served basis limited to 10 people We will cover all aspects of chipping and putting in a clinic based format. Please sign up in the Pro Shop.
