This week’s missive is a bumper read (hence the headline) catching up on lots of results and other news. And what about Bryson’s US Open victory at Winged Foot hey? As a result, Ben Hogan style flat caps, single length irons with grips as thick as cricket bat handles and protein shakes are now selling fast from the Pro Shop… 😂
Medal Final
Congratulations to Jonny Gray for winning Saturday’s Medal Final with an excellent 65. His gross score of 75 was also the lowest of the competition on a day that many found scoring difficult. This was reflected in the CSS rising to 70, two higher than the SSS. Commiserations to Bill Dixon who was just one behind with a nett 66. George Rowland was third with a nett 68.
Ping Demos
For just a couple of weeks, I have lots of Ping demos in store with many different options for you to try. There are mens and ladies drivers, woods, hybrids and wedges – there’s even some left handed items. Please pop in to take a look before the Ping ASM has to take them back.
Ladies Competition Results
Lady captain Irene Kirk romped home to victory in the 18 hole Par with a cracking score of four up. Congratulations LC! Second place went to Louise Gerald with her score of one up.
Eighteen ladies played in the nine hole stableford which was a very good turn out. Vicki Wells finished as the winner with her score of seventeen points. Second place went to Lynette Lodge, just nudging Gail Sampson into third on account of a card play off.
Clothing Sale
The clothing sale has been going well. I have both men’s and ladies’ items. More ladies items were added at the weekend so please take a fresh look when you are passing.
Adult Junior
Well done to Ben & Chris Hinton for winning Friday’s Adult Junior competition. Sadly because of Covid, the season was condensed from the usual five events to just one so winning the claret jug (beware of imitations!!) was based on just one event. The Hintons scored 21 stableford points over the nine holes from the forward tees to gain top spot. Second place was shared between Jack & Phil Hickson and Marcus & Neil Thompson with 20 points.
We had a great turn out of seventeen pairs and many stayed for drinks and a bite to eat afterwards. I always say this but these are truly great events which the players involed love. In fact, it’s often tricky to tell who has the broadest grins at the end of the rounds – the experienced adult golfers or the newbie juniors 😀
Junior Stableford
Dan Turkington scored 19 points to win Tuesday’s nine hole stableford. Well played Dan. Charlie Hindle finished runner up. Ten juniors took part.
Titleist Tour Speed
Titleist have launched a new golf ball, the Tour Speed. Click here to read more.
Titleist now provide seven different models for you to choose from which can be a little bewildering when trying to select the best ball for your game. However their ball fitting link (you can find it here) is very simple and helps you to narrow it down with just a few clicks.
Ladies Away Win
Thanks to Jim Mossop for sending in the following prose and photo.
“A rapturous, spontaneous ovation greeted four Hale Ladies as they arrived in the marquee to join the double birthday celebrations of Andrew Kay and Keith Thompson on Thursday. Word that they had won the prestigious Prestbury Ladies Open Fourball Am Am Stableford had preceded them. Step forward Sally Wright, Tracey Thompson, Mandy Gilbert and Gill Kay. Our Gentleman Captain, Johnny Yates, was soon on his feet to add to the congratulations. What was already a joyful birthday dinner soared to another level when the enchanting quartet took their places. They have decided not to give up their amateur status.”
Gentleman Captain’s Challenge
The other Sunday saw a special Captain’s Challenge – a putting competition with Andrew Richards and John Acratopulo. Unfortunately “the Best Putter In The Club” wasn’t quite in the groove (he’d not putted for 5 years!) so Andrew and gentleman captain Jonny were defeated!
