The Boycott Trophy

The Boycott Trophy was presented by Mrs H Boycott in memory of her husband who was killed in France during the First World War 1918. The trophy has been played for since 1919 by members who have served in any of H.M. Services. Last Friday s event had 31 members playing for this prestigious trophy. As Tradition following the days play 36 members enjoyed meal before the presentations. The Royal Air Force returned the best combined scores in the inter forces competition.

18 hole Trophy Winners 

1st Malcolm Pounds 37 pts 
2nd P Starcevic 35pts 
3rd Richard Halliday 34pts 
4th Keith Archbould 

For the older Vets a 9 hole Stableford took place 

1st Fred Matthews 
2nd John Bernstein 
3rd Robin Patterson 
4th Oscar Gammans

Scratch League

The Scratch League continue their 100% win record with a 5-3 victory over Northampton Golf Club. Captain Harry Larkins going out first and lead the way with a comfortable 5 and 3 victory. He was soon followed by Michael Farr with an 8 and 6 win in the second match against Dean Roberts. Michael added to his impressive winning record for the club since his move to NCGC from Priors Hall last year. Charlie Slater clinched his game on the last with a tough 3 footer down the hill. Tom Bullough Scratch League form continued with a 4 and 2 win over Alex Izzard. With the final few holes in sight the last 3 games were all looking like they going to Northampton. Tom Duck dug deep to close out his game and the Match in a closely fought game with Dom Jessup. The next game will be against Peterborough Milton at Home on the 1st June.

Spring Meeting

Matthew Myers did the double for both the Wallis Cup and the Spring Vase on Saturday with a tremendous aggregate score of 139. The rough was as penal as ever for the first major of the season and the tees as far back as they go it was a tough day for most. Matthew kept the mistakes to a minimum with only 4 bogeys for the whole day and only 1 on his second 18. Tying 2nd place on 152 in the gross section was last year’s champion Jack Brown and Michael Farr.

Spring Meeting Name Score 3th May 2014

Spring Vase 

Winner Matthew Myers 139 
2nd gross overall Jack Brown 152 
3rd gross overall Michael Farr 152

Wallis Cup

Winner Matthew Myers 139 
2nd net overall Jack Hall 146 3
rd net overall James Dunkley 148 

1st am gross Reece Greenhill 76 
1st am net Reece Greenhill 72

1st pm gross James Dunkley 75 
1st pm net Dan Lewindon 71

The Ladies Cecil Leitch team had their second match last week when they had a great win against Rushden at Home.

The team won 5 games to 2. There were some extremely good matches with one being won on the 21st hole and the losing matches going to the 19th.

The match venue had to be reversed owing to the poor condition of Rushden’s new greens, but hopefully we shall go there on the 7th July.

Days Out this summer

Adding value to your membership is the clubs reciprocal deals with other clubs. On the members page of the clubs web site is a list of the membership’s reciprocal courses. Including the USA , Scotland, Ireland and other parts of the world there are some great courses to play whether your away for a week or just a day. We would like feedback on any of the courses you play from the list so we can pass on and help advise other members on a visit. Look on the clubs web site under

Reciprocal Courses

James Braid Reciprocal Courses - UPDATED FEB. 2014 
Courses in this listing offer discounted green fees to NCGC Members ...More

Moor Park. Hertfordshire is one of the better know course and played by allot of our members offers NCGC members a discounted fee of just £30 , this is a considerable saving on the £90 normal green fee.

Aberdovey in Wales is another popular course at £32.50 for those who like the sea side.

The old course at Hawkstone Park is another popular venue and great value at just £18 to our members.

Coming up

• Friday 09 Team Seniors vs. Woburn 12.00 – 13.00
• Saturday 10 Competition Medal 08.10 – 14.00
• Sunday 11 Competition Social Junior Stableford
• Sunday Lunch 11.00 – 12.10 12.30

The 4th Hole will now become a talking point as some members struggle to stop the ball on the green.

In my opinion players often get too close to the green to control the ball. A well positioned tee shot to leave you with a second shot you can hit with spin and lift is the best way to hold the green. Distance is not everything from this tee.

You should rarely take more than three shots to get down from 110 yards or less and should be expecting to get down in 2.

While suspect putting may account for some of these shots on this green more often the damage occurs - when you have a WEDGE or short iron in your hand. With these clubs you face the challenge of half and three-quarter swings, ‘knock-downs’, ‘flops’, ‘lobs’, ‘drop and stops’, ‘bump and runs’ and ‘splashes if you brought the bunkers into play’. Add to this the challenge of an uneven or a tight lie on the fairway and it becomes a real point of frustration; because you KNOW that you SHOULD be hitting the green.

My suggestion 'position your tee shot right side of the fairway, from here the green sits up more towards you and you have the full length of the green to work with. Then leave yourself your favourite wedge distance, a distance were you can hit a shot with height and spin. Distance measuring devices should help you, if not simple maths ,if your best distance is 80 yards out take 80 off the tee of the day and that’s the distance your tee shot should finish.'

If this is where most of your shots are lost, then ask yourself the following questions: 
a. Do you have a solid technique? 
b. Do you practice your shots from 110 yards in? 
c. Do you have a spaced set of Wedges to go with your short Irons? 
d. Have you put equipment in your bag that makes the game a little easier?

After your next round think back to each shot you played from 110 yards or less and count how many times it took you more than 3 shots to get down from that distance. With the right equipment – in the form of a properly fitted Wedges – and some instruction, could the 4th hole play a little easier.

As your Professionals we offer a comprehensive range of lessons that cater for the beginner through to the most experienced of players that seek to play to their full potential.

We will help you understand your game more fully, helping you to apply your own swing to every phase of the game. The facilities at the club such as the Colt course and the range will help you discover the best short irons and wedge distances for you. Regardless of your level, age or experience our coaching along with a little practise may take you to an entirely new level of enjoyment. To view our coaching prices click here.

‘Need’ for a straighter, more consistent, longer iron shot.

As qualified Professionals we don’t need electronic equipment to fit player with irons . We are trained in ball flight recognition and understand feel better than any computer. Lie angle, length of shaft, swing weight and grip size are all part of what we do daily. Still the most important thing for us is how they feel in your hands and how they perform (which means seeing the ball fly). We can custom fit on the range using real golf balls and showing you the results.

Note for Craig we stock Callaway, PING, TaylorMade, Titleist A three-week iron series designed to support the ‘Complete Equipment Solution’ for irons promotion. The articles have been designed to talk not only about equipment but to subliminally explain why your readers should consult you when considering an iron change to maximise game improvement from their investment. Product placement from your EMP equipment brands – Callaway, PING, TaylorMade, Titleist

FootJoy Medal: FootJoy is running a free glove promotion in May, if you purchase a FootJoy glove on the day of the medal and beat your handicap you will receive the same glove for FREE. What have you got to lose!

Battery trade-in: Trade in your old battery and receive £25 Off your new Motocaddy battery. This offer ends mid-may so be sure not to miss out! Click here to message me and make sure we have your new battery in stock. New battery for a new season!

Callaway bag: A FREE X2 Hot stand bag with any purchase of Callaway Irons continues. To book your fitting for a new set of Callaway irons click here.

Last year a number of golfers moved to a softer more comfort based shoe following tour players the succsess of tour players such Fred Couples and Justin Rose who wore them in major events.

Now the course is at its full length members are again looking for comfort . The Ashworth and Ecco shoes have been favourites with members and come in a number of different colours for Men and women.

Ladies and Gents Cardiff Golf Shoe is designed to deliver ultimate walking comfort both on and off the course.

The new Cardiff ADC not only looks great, it features a premium leather upper, versatile spikeless outsole, and is built on an advanced comfort last that will make you want to wear them everywhere.

• Premium leather upper with contrast stitch detail provides durability and superior feel 
• Built on a newly designed comfort last
• Soft PU sockliner provides enhanced cushioning and support
• Poured PU midsole delivers all-day walking comfort
• New wear-anywhere spikeless outsole delivers more traction, additional cushioning and increased flexibility.
• 2-Year Waterproof Warranty

The Cardiff spikless shoe, was £89.99 now £79.99