Hello Golfers,

 

Tour News

The Trophy Hassan II on the European Tour has been kind to local golfers over the past few years with Cheshire's David Horsey winning it twice. This year it was former club member Paul Waring that gave himself a great chance of claiming his maiden tour victory being just 3 shots back of leader Paul Dunne going into Sunday. A 3 under par final round from Waring was a great score, but Italian Eduardo Molinari with an eagle on the last, came tearing through the field with a closing 67 to lift the trophy after a playoff. 

The PGA tour was over at Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage. Ian Poulter was trying to play himself into a position to keep his card, but had alligator trouble on Saturday. Jason Dufner, fresh from a missed cut in the Masters, found his form at the right time, but a faultless final round from rookie Wesley Bryan saw him win the famous checkered jacket by one shot from Luke Donald.


 

Summer Tees Open

On Wednesday we put the summer tees back out on the course and all tees are open for any member at anytime. In years gone by the blue tees have been reserved for special medals and matchplay competitions, but if you want to challenge yourself then please give them a try. Summer conditions will be in place as soon as the new greens are open which is still expected to be during the first week of May. 

Please help to keep our course in the best condition possible by taking a divot bag out with you and repairing not only yours, but other pitch marks along the way.


 

Winter Competitions Draw To A Close

As members are preparing themselves for 18 hole medals, new greens and summer conditions the winter tee competitions are drawing to a close. Brian Vincent won the men's 18 hole stableford with 28 points on Thursday while Phil Taylor beat Sam Austin into second on countback with 25 points. In the women's event, Anne Scriven topped the list with 24 points ahead of Wendy Smith on the same score and in third was Jackie Walker with 23 points. 

In Saturday's 18 hole stableford it was Ethan Smith's day in division one as the 2 handicapper carded a winning 40 points. Runner-up was Paul Jamieson with 38 points and in third was Dave Green with 37 points. Jeremy Stephens had to rely on his back 9 to win division two. Jeremy's 38 points just edged out Stephen Shepherd in only his second competition since joining the club. In third was Mike Brown with 37 points. 

Hole-In-One Alert

Congratulations to chair of golf, John Body, for his hole-in-one on the 7th! 

First Mixed Competition Of The Year

Bank Holiday Monday saw the first mixed competition of the year take place. The foursomes competition was won John & Jaquai Hynes with a huge score of 40 points. Runners up were Paul & Anne Chadwick with 39 points and in third were Lady Captain Heather & Ray with 36 points. 

Spring Sunshine For Clare

The spring weather we've been expecting was back again on Tuesday for the women's 18 hole stableford. Clare Palmer was the winner in division one with 38 points and runner up, on the same score, was Barbara Jamieson. In third was Barbara Garratt with 36 points. Christine Hancock claimed division two with 37 points, with Sue Pogson in second with 36 points and third was Jo Ratcliffe with 33 points. It was the same winning score for Alka Tank in division three. Anne Scriven was 4 back on 33 points and in third was Liz Lewis 32 points. Sue Jones won division 4 with 36 points with Trish Lee in second with 35 points and in third was Jenny Jackson with 34 points. 

Father & Son Are Victorious

Congratulations to Father & Son team of Ray and Dave Lawless for winning the winter foursomes after the final against Dave Cederholm & Rich Knowlson went to extra holes. A winter win is always warming when thinking back to the long, cold slogs around the course in December and January! 

Well done also to Neil Scott who defeated the Captain (is this allowed?) to win the seniors singles matchplay title


 

More Energy Down The Strech?

We now have in store four brand new lightweight push trolleys. Motocaddy's award-winning S1 Lite at £99, Motocaddy's space saving M1 Lite at £149 and two Masters iCart 3 wheelers at £149.99, which come with all the extras for FREE! 

If you still carry your golf bag and don't want to make the transition to an electric trolley, then these lightweight trolleys are for you. The energy levels that you will have in reserve for the last 5 holes versus carrying your bag will make the difference!

How light is light? Click here to find out more about Motocaddy's S1 Lite or pop in store.  

Battery Trade In

Looking to upgrade to a lighter, quicker charging Lithium battery? Now is the time. Take advantage of Motocaddy's battery trade in and you will get £25 towards a new lithium battery. 

But this trade in offer ends 14th May. So don't delay. To learn more why it pays to go with a lithium battery click here.