Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone for their concern and support since the club was broken into on Sunday morning. The pro shop will be back to normal by the end of this week as I try and replenish the stolen stock. 

I have heard a few people chatting about how the internet is a much better place to buy kit from. Come in and speak to me as you'd be surprised at how competitive we can be. Don't forget buying online means you won't be able to get expert advice on what club is best for your game, as well as a fitting to ensure you get the perfect club for you - all of which you will get from buying with us! 

Shop News

We have now taken delivery of our Titleist 915 demo/custom fit drivers, woods and hybrids so please come in and be one of the first to try this new technology! The new design gives a record 98% return for one off centre strikes making this range is super forgiving whilst giving maximum performance for all handicap levels. Click here to learn more about the range.

As the winter sets in it is time to start gearing up. A number of members have taken advantage of our Nike Hyperadapt trial jackets and have experienced the quality of them first hand. Be sure to keep warm and 'layer up' with our base layers and insula technology from Galvin Green. If your hands are too cold you won't be able to perform so make sure you have the necessary winter gloves and mitts. A woolly hat is essential as the majority of heat loss if from the head!

What's in your bag?

I was due to do a section on 'what's in the bag' this week but for obvious reasons I've not been able to find the time! I do want to explain what I will be doing in this feature to give you something to look forward to next week. I am sure you are all aware of this feature in various golf magazines and on the TV.

I would like to run this feature in a different way, whereby instead of focusing on the top professional's bags I will look into your bags, our Heswall members! Once I have been through your bag, I will say what I like about the bag and make any suggestions that I think would improve your set! We will see the first of these in next week's edition.

Competition News

Last Thursday's Mini Trotter was as popular as ever. Congratulations to Dave Harland on winning with nett 43, ahead of Jeff Bowes in second with a nett 44 and Mark Dewhurst in third with a nett 46.

Saturday was the first round of the Winter League series with members competing for the Blair Salver and Chris Kenrick Cup. In the Blair Salver, Steve Skupski was a comfortable winner with 42 points, five ahead of the field. In second place, with 37 points, was James Smethurst, one ahead of Dave Cederholm in third. In the Kenrick Cup, Paul Chadwick's 39 points was two clear of Brian Kearon in second with Mike Green carding 36 for third place.

Ladies' News

Ladies' Day on Tuesday was another really mild day as they enjoyed a texas scramble team event. The winners, with a score of 68, were Barbara and Lucy Jamieson with Christina Hornsby. Runners-up on the day were Ruth Walker, Hillary Sharpe and Sue Pogson with 76.8 and in third, with 78.6, were Trudi Harris, Kath Milligan and Judith Brown. Well done to all!

Congratulations to Eileen Kilgannon who has been appointed Lady Captain elect for 2015.