The Pro Shop Northamptonshire County Golf Club

Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we explore how often you hit the fairway compared to tour pros, we review all the latest news from the club, and we also have a video from a European Tour favourite. Enjoy the read.

Competition news

English Champion Club event

Our team of Danny Roberts, Charlie Salter & Ben Jones were in Devon last week.

The event was open to the men’s Champion Club of each County Union. The three-man teams played 36 holes of scratch stroke play over two days.

The winning club was the one with the lowest combined score of all three players over 36 holes. The winning club will represent England in the European Men's Club Trophy.

Our team managed the conditions well on a windy opening day on a tough course to tie 3rd 6 shots back in good position for the 2nd day. Despite a big effort and good scores from the team on the 2nd day it wasn’t quite enough to take the number one spot. A fantastic effort by the team however to finish 2nd from the 33 counties.

Well done Danny, Charlie and Ben.

Thursday Medal results

Congratulations to William Shearer for winning last week’s Thursday Medal. An impressive 66 not only saw William take the top prize for the day, the score also saw him cut 3 shots down to 25, a good day’s work.

Overall winner - William Shearer - 66
Best Gross - Gary Purton - 75

Division 1
1st - David Kerr - 67, 2nd - Anthony Elderton - 69, 3rd - Gary Purton - 70

Division 2
1st - Rob Lamb - 72, 2nd - Bill Smith - 72, 3rd - John Wardrop - 72

Division 3
1st - William Shearer - 66, 2nd - Neil Mason - 68, 3rd - David Crossley - 72

Scratch League results

A big win away from home on Sunday at Overstone and a loss for Peterborough Milton makes it 3 wins on the bounce and means a 5.5-2.5 home win on Sunday, 8 October against Wellingborough will be enough to take the title. Well done to the team and a special mention for Paul Harris who won the last 4 holes to take his match 2up when the scores were not looking favourable.

Junior news

Junior Stableford results

Jake Richmond off 52 got 23 points winning on countback from Reuben Sanchez off 35 who also got 23pts.

Joe Jaggard off 47 got 22 points, Jack Wilson off 44 got 21 points, Aidan Jaggard off 45 got 20 points, Toby Sharman off 54 got 14 points and Max Wilson off 54 got 13 points.

Amy Nunn scored 23 points in the 9 hole copper division to complete her 3rd win of this season on the Shires Tour.

This event was played at Market Harbourough Golf Club in the last of this year’s regular Shires Tour events.

Member's news

It can't be done without them

As we approach finals day give a thought to the many members that will volunteer to make the day special.

A new study on physical, social and mental health has found that people who volunteer in golf can experience the sort of benefits expected from therapy and medication.

Volunteers who help typically spend significant time walking in the countryside, plus they can feel part of the golfing community and have a sense of achievement.

The report, commissioned by England Golf and the Professional Golfers’ Association, found that the average volunteer gives up 88 hours to help every year.

Whilst people are increasingly aware of the benefits of regular sports participation, this study demonstrates that volunteering can be just as important in terms of social value.

“From spending more time outside in beautiful countryside to being part of a team, this latest research shows how the feel-good factor of investing your spare time in something you love can also bring wellbeing to your larger community. It really is a win-win situation.”

It is our members who volunteer that make many of our championships held at the club the success they are both in terms of the experiences of players and charitable donations as a result.

The volunteers are vital to a healthy future of our club. We should all say thank you and recognised the many roles volunteers carry out and the hours of time they give.

ProCoaching

Slowing greens

With autumn now here, the greens are slowing with the extra due and the maintenance work for the winter months.

See my tips this week for coping with the slower greens.

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

Email tim.rouse@foremostgolf.com

ProFitting

New TaylorMade P790 and M CGB irons in!

We have taken stock of the fantastic new iron ranges from TaylorMade, all of which are available for custom fitting.

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.

Shop news

Sale rail!

Ladies we have some unbelievable final reductions on our SALE RAIL!

All items are £10!

Hurry while stocks last.

When they talk, you listen

We’re delighted to announce that FootJoy’s D.N.A. Helix golf shoe will be arriving in-store over the coming weeks. Coming directly off the back of Tour players’ feedback, FootJoy has created an all-round athletic shoe which provides an exceptional level of comfort and flexibility, in a more structured model. Many of FootJoy’s Tour players have already been wearing the good-looking D.N.A. Helix in recent months and now you can, too!