I’ve heard so many comments recently about the quality of the course at the moment and having been out there myself a couple of times recently I can see why. The condition really is first class and so the greens team of Russel, Dave and Phil should be very proud of themselves.

This week, we have more results, news of a Ping demo day here at HGC in July and a plug for the Nine & Dine which is taking place on Friday 20th May. The format is pairs betterball stableford. Please contact Peter or Vanessa Veitch if you would like to play.

Ping Demo Day

I’m thrilled to announce that we have secured another visit from an experienced Ping club fitter. It’s taking place on Tuesday 19th July with slots between 1100 and 1500. Please let me know if you would like to book an appointment. There’s no obligation to buy but please only book in if you are serious about making a purchase as spaces are limited.

Medal 2

Congratulations to Alex Mills for shooting an excellent nett 65 to win Medal 2 on Saturday. Alex has had lessons with me and so I’m hoping my input has helped. Paul Simpson finished one shot back in second place but scored the best gross of the competition with 74. Bob Siddle also recorded a nett 66 (the same as Paul) but was beaten into third place on count back.

There were plenty of twos with fifteen being recorded and three players even had two twos!

Ladies Competitions

Well done to Jo Bryant for winning what i think is her first 18 hole competition last week. She scored an excellent 40 points to finish in pole position. Min Fishwick was two points back in second place. As was Mary Cockbain but she was beaten into third spot via a card play off. And congratulations to Irene Kirk who recorded a hole in one on the 7th.

Sally Wright won the nine hole competition with 22 points, having just had her clubs regripped – clearly a solid investment! Lorraine Thompson was two points back in second spot.

Seniors Summer Stableford 2

Well done to John Bacon for skipping out enthusiastically to the first tee yesterday morning despite the rain and returning with 21 stableford points to win this event! Rob Manley was was second with 20 points and Mike Massey claimed third spot with 19 points. The competition was played over the front nine from the tees of the day.

Bank below the 12th Tee

Thanks to Jane Perks for sending in this lovely photo of the bank below the 12th tee. Well done to everyone involved in making it look so fantastic.