The Pro Shop Northamptonshire County Golf Club

Hello golfers,

I hope you enjoyed a lovely Bank Holiday weekend and welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter here at Northamptonshire County Golf Club. Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Round up

Last week we mentioned that John Goodrham had won the Colin Green Trophy, please find the full results below:

Nearest The Pin 3rd – Lewis Scott
Nearest The Pin 15th – Lee Bonney
Best Gross – Gary Purton (73)

Colin Green Trophy – John Goodrham (nett 68)

Division 1
1st - Gary Purton - 68
2nd - Richard Peters - 71
3rd - John Cox - 71

Division 2
1st - Lee Bonney - 69
2nd - Elliott Metcalfe - 70
3rd - Jon Wilton - 70

Division 3
1st - Ken Stroud - 71
2nd - Colin Miles - 72
3rd - James Nunn - 72

Invitation day

Saturday was the Gents Invitation Day, with the course in excellent condition and the weather on our side it was an enjoyable day for all who played. Thank you to those members who oversaw starting, check in and results.

Well done To Rob Woolacott and his guest Laurence Ryan for winning with 45 points on countback from Ian Menzies and guest Alan Johnson.

1st - Rob Woolacott & Laurence Ryan - 45
2nd - Ian Menzies & Alan Johnson - 45
3rd - Harry Larkins & Jack Bullough - 44
4th - James Nunn & Gavin O’Callaghan - 43
5th - Colin Miles & Hugh McLean - 43

Nearest The Pin 3rd - Dennis Walker
Nearest The Pin 15th - James Nunn

Ladies news

Captain's away day

The Ladies were away at Stratford on Avon Golf club this week for Captain's away day.

Blessed with good weather the winners were Pam Oliver & Ruth Corby.

Member's news

Ben Jones picked for GB&I Jacques Léglise Trophy

• Great Britain and Ireland name nine players to play in Jacques Léglise Trophy match which includes 2 players from Northamptonshire

• GB&I aiming to win the match against the Continent of Europe for the first time since 2014

The Great Britain and Ireland boys team to face the Continent of Europe in the Jacques Léglise Trophy match at Ballybunion in Ireland this week.

The nine player GB&I team for the match on Friday, 1 and Saturday, 2 September is:

Ben Jones (18)
Robin Williams (15)
Alex Fitzpatrick (18)
Luke Harries (18)
Darren Howie (17)
Thomas Plumb (18)
Mark Power (17, Captain)
Charlie Strickland (18)

Reserve:
Conor Gough (14)

Northamptonshire Co, England
Peterborough Milton, England
Hallamshire, England
Tenby, Wales
Peebles, Scotland
Sherborne, England
Kilkenny, Ireland
Ham Manor, England

Stoke Park, England

Junior news

Junior Captain's day

Saturday, 9 September is the first Junior Captain's day to be held in 5 years. The Junior Captain’s Day will be a 9 and 18 hole competition, both Stablefords, with a few ‘spot’ prizes (longest drive etc.) also on offer. For those playing in the competition there will be a complementary halfway house and burger and chips in the Clubhouse after play, with prize giving at 3.45pm.

The cost will be £5 per person payable in advance by signing into the competition in the Pro Shop, so please make sure there are sufficient funds on your competition account. The competition is open on BRS for those of you that are able to book your tee that way, though the competition will run in handicap order, so regardless of your booking time, please arrive at the Club for an 11am start.

It is important for those of you who are unable to book on BRS, please contact the office by email.

Champions Cup qualification

Three of our members have qualified to represent Northamptonshire in the England Golf Champions Cup taking place at East Devon Golf Club on 23rd & 24th September. Congratulations to Charlie Salter, Danny Roberts and Ben Jones.

Course news

Playing host

We are hosting the England Golfs Boys County Championships.

This week is all based around presenting the course for the tournament week. Feedback from players, coaches and officials has been good.

Regards,
Rob Hay
Course Manager

England golf all set up at around the Clubhouse

The week begins…

The new screen in the foyer showed live scoring for, a rather good touch I think you’ll agree

Seniors news

Competition report

3 more fixtures to report on and they show a continuation of the poor results I am afraid.

We visited Ashridge and gave a good account of ourselves being edged out by 3.5 to 2.5. This was followed by a defeat in the local derby with Northampton this time the score was 4 matches to 3. Tadmarten then visited us and were victorious by 3.5 to 3.5.

Each match was therefore very close and there were some impressive scores in those games yet in the end we were frustrated!

Dennis Walker

ProCoaching

Playing host

Click on the video image to view the club hosting the Championships.

Coaching appointments are booked through the Pro shop, visit our website for current charges and offers.

Email tim.rouse@foremostgolf.com

ProFitting

The secret of spin

Find out more in this week's video by clicking on the image to view.

The Fitting Centre is by appointment only. All appointments are booked through the Pro shop, and there is normally a charge for the service.

Tel 01604842226

In addition to Lewis' demonstration and testing with wedge wear, Titleist use their very own robot to analyse how many rounds your wedges should be used for before replacing them for a fresh set.

Please watch this video by clicking here, for a more in depth information on Lewis' topic this week.

ProShop

The countdown has begun

We’re only one month away from the launch of Titleist’s 718 irons and 818 hybrids, and we can’t wait for you to try them. Titleist has produced an impressive line-up of irons that deliver more distance more often, whilst the hybrid will allow you to take dead aim when out on the course. Not only are the 718 irons an upgrade on the previous generation, but they also include the brand new AP3 iron which you’ll definitely want to try.