Well we hoped it might be a little sooner but at least we have some light at the end of the tunnel and a date to set our sights on to get back out on the golf course. So make sure you ink Monday 29th March into your calendar! Phil and I are really looking forward to welcoming you back to the club – let’s hope the weather will be kind to us 🤞
I was obviously shocked to hear the news about Tiger Woods following his car crash in Los Angeles on Tuesday. As I write this he is described as being “awake and responsive”. It looks like the recovery ahead will be a long one and we wish him well.
On the actual golf course, Rory McIlroy missed his first cut in 30 events at the weekend as Max Homa beat Tony Finau in a play off to win the the Genesis Invitational at Riviera on the PGA Tour. Thirty events pales into insignificance when compared with Tiger in his prime, who put together a magnificent run of 142 consecutive cuts made.
Regripping Service
Poor grips affect your ability to play your best golf. If they are worn and shiny, you’ll end up gripping the club too tightly which will affect wrist hinge and ultimately the distance and direction you are able to achieve.
During the last few weeks of lockdown, I am offering a collect and return service (within the Hale GC vicinity) to those of you who would like your clubs in tip top condition for the 29th March. Grip prices start from £8 and I offer a 10% discount if you get 8 or more clubs regripped in one go. I have putter grips too.
As you can see from the photos below, there are lots of options. I have samples in my car boot that I can show you and discuss when I pop round to collect them.
Please reply to this email or call me on 0161 249 8427 (if I’m not at the club it rings through to my mobile) to take action.
First Tee Progression
Here’s the latest update on how the first tee and practice net area is coming along. I even managed to capture it in some sunshine…
Videos
There are a couple of short video links below that might be of interest. The first demonstrates just how ridiculously talented the current world number one male golfer is and the second celebrates the 25th anniversary of Happy Gilmore and his infamous technique – there can’t be many of you who haven’t tried it?! Enjoy…