Bogey 4 was cancelled on Saturday and rearranged for this Saturday so fingers crossed that can go ahead. Thursday’s ladies competition was cancelled because of the snow and frost.
As I write this storm Jocelyn is making it’s way across the country so let’s hope that passes through without too much carnage. I guess that will have a significant bearing on this week’s ladies comp.
Below please read about a couple of exciting Trackman competitions we have lined up for you and news of the 2024 HGC pro AM.
Trackman 9 Hole Comp and Nearest the Pin
From now until the end of February, we are running not one but two indoor golf competitions for the membership.
The first one is going to be a nine hole stableford challenge. We’ve decided to use the back nine of the Olympic Club Lake Course in California. This course has hosted six US Open Championships and the womens US Open in 2021. This fun competition is open to any members that have a WHS handicap. We’ll be playing from tees that make it just over 3,000 yards but remember handicaps will be involved so this should ensure a level playing field, whatever your ability.
Just book some time in the studio and you can enter. You can play as a single or as a two, three or fourball. Will or I will advise you as to how much time we think you’ll need.
There will be an additional £2 per player added to the room hire fee to go into the prize pot for the winner. Simulator hire charges are £22 per hour for one player and £26 per hour for two or more players (so that’s £6.50 each if there are four of you).
The second one is just a Nearest the Pin competition. That will be £2 for three goes and it is going to be played over the 17th hole at Hualalai Resort in Hawaii. The hole will be 135 yards. I have chosen this hole as it’s not too long, it’s looks great and also because there is a chance to run the ball on the green for those golfers that don’t carry their pitching wedge over 130 yards… which most definitely includes me!!
For this one just pop into the shop and have a go! It should only take a couple of minutes. If the room is already in use, we’ll tell you when a good time to pop back might be or alternatively just try us again when you’re next at the club!
Hopefully we can get a few of you to try these initiatives and hat tip to James Munnery for helping me set this up. Thank you.
Pro Am 2024
We have finalised this year’s Hale GC Pro Am date and it’s taking place on Saturday 13th July. The event as always is open to gents and ladies. The price to enter is £240 per team if all three amateurs are HGC members and it’s £270 if one or more of the amateurs are not HGC members.
This is a great event in the club’s calendar so don’t miss out! If you’ve not played before don’t take my word for it, just speak to anyone that has played previously and they’ll tell what a fun day it is!
If you require any further information, please just pop into the shop or send us an email.