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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.

This week we report back on a very successful Captain's Day, we keep you up-to-date on the latest competition results and we encourage you to come along to our Scotty Cameron Putting Experience...

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Captain’s Day - Saturday 15th June

Thank you to all those who took part in Captain’s Day on Saturday. The atmosphere during the day was fantastic along with some excellent golf.

Congratulations to Jamie Letten who played in his first competition and won with an impressive 39 points.

Winners on the day were:

1st - Jamie Letten – 39 Points

2nd - Matthew Bryanton – 38 Points (cb)

3rd – Adrian Kilshaw – 38 Points (cb)

4th – Neil Taylor – 38 Points (cb)

5th – Paul Harris – 37 Points

Nearest the Pin on 15th – Paul Harris

Nearest the Pin in 2 on 4th – Trevor Ward

The Captain would like to thank all the staff and members who helped and supported on the day and had been instrumental in making his day such a success.

Ladies news

EG Medal and Club Competition

Overall winner - Sarah Huddy - Nett 72

Division 1

1st - Sue Barrick - Nett 73

2nd - Louise Hemingway - Nett 77

3rd - Denise Bellamy-Walton - Nett 78

Division 2

1st - Diana Wells - Nett 75

2nd - Andrea Alston - Nett 78

Division 3

1st - Diana Wells - Nett 75

2nd - Margaret Gaunt - Nett 74

3rd - Neeta Messom - Nett 78

Abraham Trophy 2019

We are delighted to announce that Amy Nunn has gained a place in this year's Abraham Trophy which is taking place at Gerrards Cross Golf Club on Monday 5th August 2019.

We wish Amy the best of luck.

Course news

Course closures

The course will be closed all day on Monday for R&A Open Qualifying. If bad weather affects Monday this event will carry over into Tuesday.

For practise and course prep the course will also be closed on Friday between 1 - 3pm and Sunday from 10am for the rest of the day.

Junior news

Junior Championships

The Junior Championships were held on Sunday.

A large field of 20 Juniors, including 6 girls, played in the 18 hole medal round and 9 Juniors played in the 9 hole Stableford.

Allitt Cup

Best gross - Corey Neville - 71

Runner up best gross - Josh Pritchett - 72

Jones Cup

Best nett - Oliver Pritchett - 68 nett

2nd best nett - Theo Brown - 75

Best Girl gross - Katie Amos - 79

Best Girl nett - Baylie Pyke - 78

2nd Best Girl nett - Lottie Heaver - 79

Best Boy nett Div 2 - Jake Richmond - 77

2nd Boy nett Div 2 - Jack Wilson - 83

9 hole Stableford

Champion - William Nunn

Runner up - Joe Jaggard - 17 points

3rd - Oscar Robbins - 15 points

Best Brown Tee - Josh Brown

Runners up - Morgan Wade and Felicity Harris

Allitt Cup - Corey Neville

Jones Cup - Oliver Pritchett

9 hole Stableford - William Nunn

Big thanks to all who took part and helped in any way, especially Sue Barrick for the competition scoring. Also thank you to Gary and Viv McManus (McManus Taverns) who donated an extra £10 voucher to each of the top ten prize winners so that they could treat their Dad to a drink on Father’s Day!

Members' news

Congratulations Ben!

On Tuesday 18th June, Ben Jones made it through to the match play stages of the British Amateur played in Ireland this week.

NGL County Championship

Our own Lewis White was the winner of the 2019 NGL Championship.

Well done Lewis!

Take a look at the leaderboard.

Fitting news

Scotty Cameron Putter Experience - Friday 21st June 2-6pm

Come and experience the entire line of high-performance Scotty Cameron Putters

Three key factors in finding the correct putter are
shape, length and toe flow. Testing putters with
different head shapes, lengths and neck designs
will help you find the ideal putter for your stroke
and make more putts.

Contact the golf shop to sign up for this
hands-on putter experience.

Shop news

And the winner is...

Steph Goodings, Ladies Captain, made the draw for the US Open golf bag. Mervin Bateman is this year's winner.

Wow. What a strike

How good does it feel when you strike the ball right out of the sweet spot? Pretty special, right? As much as we'd all love to, striking the centre of the clubface on every shot isn't realistic, which is why opting for some irons with added MOI could make all the difference.

What is MOI?

An iron’s actual sweet spot is no bigger than a pinhead, with anything struck outside resulting in the clubhead beginning to twist at impact – this is what is commonly referred to as MOI. The higher a club's MOI, the more stable it is through impact and therefore more resistant to twisting. So...

Higher MOI = More forgiving

The secret to better strikes

So, here's the secret to getting that special feeling more often with your irons:

Coaching – Yep, let’s take some time to assess your swing to ensure you're giving yourself the best chance of success

Try out Mizuno's JPX919 irons – All three models in the range (Hot Metal, Forged and Tour) boast a unique stability frame to enhance MOI across the face; plus, the Swing DNA will fit you into the perfect model for your game in just three swings

Let’s start getting a little extra forgiveness back in your game with a fun-filled custom fitting session with your local PGA professional – that’s us!

Get in touch via the link below.

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Battle of the balls

It’s time to bring you aheavyweight contest as two brilliant models of golf ball duke it out for your attention in a bid to convince you they should be making their way into your bag. Let the battle commence...

Which ball will come out on top?

TaylorMade Project (s)

TaylorMade’s focus on lower driver spin and impressive distance is clear to see when you tee off with the Project (s) golf ball.

Even on slower swing speeds this ball offers blistering pace, making it great for those of you seeking distance over anything else.

Compared to its challenger, the Project (s) comes in at a cheaper price point but is also available in matt orange and matt yellow if you're after something a little more snazzy.

TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x

New and improved for 2019, TaylorMade's flagship balls have been hugely successful on Tour thanks to the likes of Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson putting them into play.

Both are constructed from five layers, with the TP5x performing slightly better in the wind whilst the TP5 offers a lower launch.

It's easy to see why these balls come in at a premium price point when you put them into play. If you haven't tried them yet it's about time you do.

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Video of the Week

Gary Woodland hit some remarkable shots en-route to US Open glory last week, but how many of them made this list of the week's best shots?

Hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend.

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