Well it’s a busy newsletter this week and what a few days of sunshine we’ve had – everyone seems to have a bit more of a spring in their step as we move towards the golf season!
First of all, a couple of admin items. Just a reminder that we accept American golf vouchers (and potentially other big golf retailers, please ask in store for more details). So if you have say a £50 AG voucher, we will credit your HGC Pro Shop account with £50 for you to spend at your leisure on golf equipment or coaching
Also I have a new EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) till system which is very similar to my last one but thankfully less expensive to run. One of the few downsides to this is that the Xpos Caddie app which a few of you use to see what the balance of your Pro Shop account is no longer functional.
However my new system will automaticaly email out a statement to any customer at the beginning of the month (starting in April) who has credit, is in debt or has made a transaction in the Pro Shop over the last 30 days… or at least that is the theory!! One or two accounts do not have an email address against them so obviously that would prevent it from being sent out.
If this is a service that you would enjoy, please check that we have your email address on our EPOS system when you are next at the club. Additionally, any time you’d like to know what your balance is, please ask in the shop or drop me an email.
Captains’ Drive In Sweep
The three Captains to be are running a sweep on the day of their drive ins (Sat 23rd March). The idea is to guess the cumulative length of the gentleman, lady and junior captains drives (in yards). The price is £5 to enter.
Half of the proceeds are going to Gill Kay’s charity, Prevent Breast Cancer, that she has nominated for her year. The other half is going into the pot and the winner will take all, in the form of Pro Shop credit. Your support would be much appreciated.
Please enter in the Pro Shop, by replying to this newsletter or on the day.
Trackman Nearest the Pin Comp and Nine Hole Stableford
The nearest the pin prize was played on the 17th hole at Hualalai Resort GC in Hawaii. Brian Greenbank put it to 12’5″ to win three Titleist Pro V1s golf balls. Second went to lady captain Jan Ravenscroft (15’2″) with who wins a sleeve of Callaway SuperSoft golf balls.
The nine hole stableford played over the back nine at the Olympic Club in California was won by junior Ollie Grieves with a whopping 25 points. He wins a sleeve of Srixon SoftFeel golf balls. Thanks to everyone who has supported these comps ao far.
The next events are already underway….. This time there are two nearest the pin prizes. One is on the 8th hole at Royal Troon, the venue for this year’s Open Championship – you might know it better by it’s name, the Postage Stamp. It’s just 114 yards but it requires a flighted shot to a tricky green. The other one is the 11th hole at the Old Course at St Andrews which is longer at 147 yards but the ball can be run onto the putting surface. The price is £1 per go or you can have six goes for £5.
The nine hole stableford is over the back nine at the Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club in the Dominican Republic. It’s a spectacular course located by the ocean. It is £2 to enter (this is on top of your hire fee to use the room). There are five sets of tees that you can play from ranging from yards to yards and you can choose which ever set you’d like to play from because the further back the tees, the more shots you’ll be getting. You can enter it by yourself or as part of a two, three or fourball.
All these events run until Masters Sunday (the 14th April) so please get in touch to book. Please note that it might be possible to have a go in the Nearest the Pin competition when you are passing if the room is not already been used for coaching or hasn’t been hired by someone else.
Bogey 5
Danny Fox shot a truly extraordinary score on Saturday of 7 up to win this event. He was playing in the afternoon when the hail pelted the course and the greens were practically flooded. Young Olly Mills’ score of 4 up was also incredible and that secured his the runner up spot. Jonny Gray battled round for a very good score of one up to finish third. Bogey 6, all being well, will be taking place this weekend.
Ping Glide 4.0 Ex Demo Wedges For Sale
Now that the Ping S159 wedges have just been launched, I have four RH Ping Glide 4.0 ex demo wedges for sale in the following specs:
54 S 12
58 S 10
58 W 14 (great for getting out of bunkers)
60 S 10
The first number is the loft, the letter referes to the sole type (S is standard and W is wide) and final number refers to the degrees of bounce. They are priced at £79 each. They are in good condition and they won’t stick around for long!!
Gentleman Captain’s Dinner
What a fabulous evening Friday was! I was very lucky to attend. The photos below show the future, current and immediate past captains (the duck tape was a “gift” from Ben to Roger!!) and also a great panaromaic shot of the dining room, courtesy of Tom Sloan.
Ex Rental Motocaddy M1 Electric Trolley For Sale
In good condition. Was serviced at the end of November in 2023. It comes with an umbrella holder, accessory station, 18 hole lithium battery & charger are included in the price. The winter wheels are not icluded. The price is £379.
Sold as seen but with the added security of knowing that if there are issues that are pre existing and warrant a repair within three months of the purchase date, I will cover the cost. I’m keen to make the transaction fair and reasonable for both parties.
Seniors
We have two events to report on. Most recently a three player Texas Scramble played from the red tees over the front nine took place yesterday. The winners by four points with a truly excpetional 27 points were Ian Hunt, Andrew Fishwick and Andy Veitch. Three teams then tied with 23 points. Following a card play off there was nothing between Graham Jones, Lee Bramley, & Tarik Rashid and Roger Spark, Dave Swale & Alan Bradley so those two teams were declared joint runners up.
Last week Bradley 6 took place and Glyn Isaac was the winner with 19 stableford points. Bob Siddle finished second with 17 points and Roger Fielding was third having lost out to Bob on a card play off.
Masters Sweepstake
Don’t miss out on your chance to get involved! Details below.
Ladies Three Clubs and a Putter
Congrats to Kairen Seaton for scoring 19 stableford points over the front nine to win this competition last Thursday. Second place went to Diana Harris with 18 points.