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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we find out which 50% of golfers you fall into, we highlight some new bags for you to consider, and we preview the week's biggest sporting event.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Captain's Day

The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part, the Gin Bar at the halfway house was particularly enjoyed, with one group reportedly managing to pass it 6 times during the day!

Results:

1st - Martin Rose - 39 points

2nd - Gary Page - 38 points

3rd - Gary Smith - 37 points

4th - Mark McMain - 36 points

Nearest The Pin 12th - David Millar

Nearest The Pin 6th - Simon Blundell

Nearest The Line 2nd - Chris Charlesworth

Longest Drive 18th - James Toft

As this newsletter goes out the Captain will be finishing his Heathland challenge with 35 other members who have played Sherwood Forest, Hollinwell & Lindrick - Results to follow next week

Captain Leigh Moss preparing to tee off in Captains Day with some interesting support from his playing partner

The Prize Table with personalised gifts for Captains Day

The evening saw members and guests to stay for a BBQ with entertainment

Members news

The Open Tickets

The 2018 Open Golf tickets, which were the subject of the recent Silent Auction, have gone to Heather and Joe Russell.

The Junior Committee, on behalf of the Junior Membership, are extremely grateful for their very generous support, the proceeds of which will go to support development of our thriving and growing Junior Section.

Thank you Heather and Joe, we all hope you have a fantastic and memorable time at Carnoustie next month!

Good Luck!

The club would like to wish Ben Jones and Callum Farr all the best at the British Amateur next week as well as Charlie Salter, Fergus Robinson, Michel Farr and Mathew Myers who are representing the county in the men’s six man team event at Coxmoor Golf Club.

Play well boys!

Upcoming Events

Friday 15th - 10.40 June Cecil Leitch vs Overstone

Saturday 6th - Men’s Medal

Monday 8th - Ladies vs Tadmarton Heath 11am

Wednesday 10th - Seniors Stableford Open 8am to 2pm

Thursday 11th - Ladies vs Dawn Patrol 8am to 9am

Junior news

Junior Club Championship results will follow next week

Free Taster Session

Do your children/grandchildren fancy trying golf? Then come and join us on Saturday 4th August for a FREE taster session.

Click here for the details.

Ladies news

Annodata

This rather oddly named competition is a national event for Clubs from all over the country. Matches involve five singles played off full handicap.

Having disposed of Kettering GC and Wellingborough GC in the first two rounds, our team got a Home draw against Aspley Guise GC from Bedfordshire in the 3rd round which was played on Thursday 7th June.

This was a very exciting contest with four of our matches being down at the 9th. However a big fight-back took place and our team eventually won by 3 matches to 2.

Team for the day were: Charlotte Taylor, Ursula Morris, Sue Barrick, Alisa Moore and Mary Wetherly. Well done to all of them.

Roll on Round 4.

Sue Aitken, team organiser.

PING Fourball Betterball

1st - Vanessa Barrow & Lesley Whalley - 46 points

2nd - Denise Brady & Viv McManus - 42 points

3rd - Barbara Chater & Margo Gooch - 40 points

4th - Sally Savage & Di Saunderson - 40 points

9 Hole Competition

1st - Glenys Wild - 15 points

2nd - Beryl Smith - 14 points

Tour news

The toughest test in golf?

Golf’s second Major of the year is upon us and what a fascinating week it’s set to be in New York. Shinnecock Hills plays host to the 118th U.S. Open and it’s the fifth time that the American links has had the honour. The lowest score to date? A meagre four-under-par.

The course is an absolute brute, measuring nearly 7,500 yards and that’s with only two par-fives. One hole that we must pick out is the 252-yard par-three second. If the breeze gets up - and with Shinnecock Hills being a links course near the sea it’s likely to - and the second plays into the wind, will we see a few drivers come out? What a sight that would be!

So, who to look out for? Well, keep an eye on Phil Mickelson. Lefty is still searching for the Grand Slam and a win at this week’s U.S. Open would see him finally complete his quest, at a course where he finished second last time out in 2004. Tiger Woods will get a lot of attention as we wait to see if the 14-time Major winner can regain his killer instinct on the greens to mount a serious challenge this week. He joins Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson in the standout grouping from rounds one and two.

Oh, and if you weren’t aware, the FIFA World Cup also starts this week. What a choice.

Shop news

Are you sorted for Father's Day?

For those of you wondering, it's this Sunday, 17th June. But our question still remains: are you sorted for Father's Day? Buying a present for someone isn't always as easy as it sounds, which is why we're helping you out this year. For just £159.99, you can buy a Garmin Approach S20 watch, in a choice of four colours, which will make the perfect gift this Father's Day.

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Which 50% are you in?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the key to unlocking lower scores lies in improving your short game. Having the correct technique is one part of the journey to achieving this. The other is making sure your wedges are the correct grind and bounce for your swing, as well as having a set of wedges that are evenly gapped to cater for any distance.

Poorly gapped wedge system

Correctly gapped wedge system

50% of you are like the first graphic
If you’re working hard to get your handicap down to single figures, it really will pay off to dedicate more of your practice time to your short game and the shots you need to improve in the scoring zone. As you can see with the graphics above, the wrong wedge set-up can lead to an awkward 35-yard gap and more difficult half shots, which is why we always recommend a gapping session or fitting.

With Mizuno you have plenty of options, including this popular S18 wedge, which comes in 18 different lofts between 45° and 62°. It means whether you’re looking for a two, three or four wedge set-up in your bag, we can get your yardages gapped perfectly.

watch our video >

Pick it up and go

Longer days and better weather are resulting in more and more of you playing a quick nine holes in the evenings. With time of the essence, it’s well worth considering a lightweight carry bag to help you get round faster.

Park your trolley
Some of you reading this will be avid trolley users, whether that’s due to their ease of use or the many health benefits, but a lightweight carry bag can be the perfect twilight companion, allowing you to move faster and take shortcuts where trolleys can’t go.

Take this Hyper-Lite Zero bag from Callaway for example. It weighs just 2.5lbs, yet it still boasts a spacious top that comfortably carries 14 clubs and sturdy carbon fibre legs, plus four zip pockets to carry all you need on the course.

learn more >

Hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend.

Tim Rouse
Golf Lane
Church Brampton
Northampton
NN6 8AZ

Phone: 01604 842226

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