Hole Six - 367/295 yards (Par 4)

The 6th hole is one that people are often relieved to get to because of its low stroke index. This one is all about the tee shot, it's not a long hole but placement is key. Anything finding the fairway will set you up with a good look at the green which is long and narrow but fair. Anything off target from the tee will leave some doubt in your mind as to going for it or not as pretty much every pitch or chip onto this green is a difficult one.

I would always tell you that distance control into a green is paramount, however being pin high off this green, especially to the right side, can be treacherous. An approach finishing in-line but either long or short will often grant you best access to the flag. The 6th hole's defence against the longer hitter who could drive it with a good shot is definitely its green. The undulations leave no flat putts what so ever which is why we don't see hundreds of birdies on the hole by hole statistic sheet.

Thicker grips have definitely been the order of the week with a few sets of irons being gripped with oversize grips and more than a few putters having thicker SuperStroke grips fitted. If you've not tried one of these or you feel you need bigger grips on your clubs then pop in and we will talk you through it.

We are about to take delivery of a comprehensive range of junior equipment from clubs and bags to clothing from YMG Golf. No one wants to spend a fortune on something that their child or grandchild will grow out of in six months, so we are offering single clubs from as little as £14.99!

Last Thursday was February's Senior Winter Stableford. Congratulations to winner Brian Fisher with 43 points and runner-up Rick Austin with 41.

We were back playing the Winter League on Saturday. In the Blair Salver John Farrell was the clear winner with 41 ahead of Brian Edwards, Pete Vine and Steve Skupski who all had 37. In the Kenrick, Mark Prosser went one better carding 42 points ahead of Jim Rymer (41) and Dave Harland (38), some great scoring this week proving testament to the condition of the course

The ladies played a 13 Hole Stableford on a glorious day on Tuesday. In Division One, Barbara Garratt made her lessons pay to win with 26, from Kate Dean and Barbara Eyers with 23 points for second and third, respectively. Division Two was won by Chris Lloyd with 24 points, one ahead of Sandra Jones in second with Wendy Smith in third with 22 points. Brenda Dooney was on top in Division Three with 26 points from Hazel Ridge (24) and Hilary Sharpe (23); and in a high scoring Division Four, Jacqueline Walker stole the show with 30 points from Margaret Hetherington (28) and Jayne Dixon on 25.

Congratulations to Club Member Ally Macdonald for successfully getting through round one for team Rita Ora on BBC1's The Voice as part of duo 'The Mac Brothers'. We will be routing for him in the battle stages later this month.

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