Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail we preview the key holes at Carnoustie ahead of the Open Championship, and some tips on how to hole more putts without having to change your stroke. Enjoy this week’s read! |
Hi Folks, Hope you’ve all had another good week’s golf in the good weather, although we did get the odd few showers which I’m sure the greenkeepers will be happy with to help the golf course along. This week was the Grant Meek Charity Day Texas Scramble Charity which was well attended by the members. It was the first year that the event was played in this way but I’m sure Grants family would have been pleased with how the event turned out knowing that the money raised was helping a great cause. I was asked again after a good performance last year to play with John Mitchel and Alex Henderson and I would say we had a good game but we were nowhere near the wining score placed by David Barbour, David Coid, Alan Watson and Alastair Duncan with a winning score of 53.2. The main thing was that over £1500 was raised for Myeloma UK and that is all down to the members who took part so well done. Thanks also have to go to Steve Holdsworth, Katie Hodge and the rest of the committee for putting on a great event and also Grant and his staff for the great meal afterwards. The Open finally started today so the draw for the Open Sweepstake is now available in the shop. Fingers crossed you get lucky with your player and they could be getting you that Scotty Cameron by Monday morning. The raffle for the Limited Edition Open Titleist Tour Bag is still running as well, remember all you have to do is top up your current bag with some Titleist Balls and you will be in the running for this fantastic new one. Hope you all have a good week. Mark |
It's not an easy game This week saw young Matthew getting his game sorted out and I have to say what an improvement this young man has made. The pictures of him on the right hand side in both sets of pictures are fantastic improvements. He is now working on making these movements more consistent and I’m sure we will be seeing more of him in the months to come. If you need help with your game get a lesson booked in by either calling in to the shop on 01292 473904 or stopping in. One of our staff will be happy to help. The teaching diary is still very busy at the moment with the first available slot being on Friday the 8th August. Make sure, if you are considering getting lessons that you come in and get them booked as soon as possible as Gareth’s diary will continue to fill throughout the season. You can also check with us to see if he has any cancelations so that we can get you in the diary as soon as possible. This years teaching diary times will be as follows and can be subject to change on a weekly basis if Gareth is away playing in a Tartan tour event: Wednesdays 13:00 – 19:00 Thursdays 13:00-19:00 Fridays 11:00 - 16:00 Sundays 10:30 -12:00 Let’s get your game ready for the season ahead. Click here and get in touch if you would like to book a lesson. |
Centenary Cup Over the weekend the Centenary Cup was played for with steady scoring winning in the end. Well done to the eventual winner Colin Westmorland who won with a net 67 on count back against Scott Ireland who also shot a nett 67. Well played |
Junior Open The Junior Open is fast approaching and after last year’s success we are looking to make it even better this year. We are looking to sponsor all of the holes on the course which was a massive help last year. If any of you would like to sponsor a hole please speak to one of us I the shop or please email the secretary’s office. |
Well done Liz Well done to Liz Stewart who has been picked to represent the Scottish Vets in their annual "jamboree" matches against three English teams from the North, Midlands and South. It will take place at Hexham Golf Club from Tuesday 7th to Thursday 9th August, we wish her all the best for the upcoming matches. The Wyn Paterson Trophy was contested for this week in the ladies section and the results are as follows: 1 - June Dempster 39pts 2 - Rosalind Purdom 37 pts 3 - Tricia Moss 36 pts Well done ladies, keep up the good play! |
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Callaway Truvis Callaway’s new Graphene Chrome Soft Ball has been one of the talking points of the ball market this year but we have just taken delivery of the new ball with Callaway’s revolutionary Truvis design in all new colours for 2018. The Truvis pattern is designed to maximise your view of the golf ball for better visibility and now that they are available in Blue, Red, Black and also Blue and Red this might just be the ball that you’ll see going in the hole more often. |
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New Releases PING is one of the best brands in the game when it comes to custom fitting and for all PING fans out there two new iron options just being released. The New I210 has been flying into the bags of all the PING Tour Pros and the release of the brands first forged iron in a number of years, the I500, which is the longest players iron they have ever designed these are going to be some of the best irons the brand has released. We have just received demo heads for both irons so if you are interested in a fitting please pop into the shop or give us a call to book an appointment. |
What is the correct procedure if your ball splits as the result of a stroke? Find out what the answer is in next week’s newsletter.
Did you get the answer to last week’s rule? David hits his approach shot in the 16th hole, into the front right bunker, just short of the green. He is well under his handicap and is feeling some pressure coming down the stretch in the medal. Due to this pressure he thins his ball out of the bunker, over the green and on to the 18th green. How does he go about playing this shot? Correct Answer: 25-3 – A ball that is on a putting green other than the one for the hole on which the player is playing must not be played as it lies. Instead, the player must, without penalty, lift the ball, and drop it within one club-length of the nearest point of relief that is not a hazard or putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted. |
An offer not to miss
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Pro's Day Pros Day is approaching quickly. Committee have agreed that Associate members will be able to play on the day at any time, however if bringing a members guest along the guest would still need to pay the £12 sign on fee for the day as normal. It’s going to be another fun but competitive day. We are now taking entries in the pro shop, it is a two man team event and the cost of entry for the day is £30 a team which is payable at the time of entry. It will include refreshments on the day and don’t forget to bring your pennies to beat the pro. Tell your friends and get booked in as soon as you can as spaces are limited. |
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The key holes at Carnoustie The Open Championship gets underway on Thursday at one of the most difficult courses on the championship’s rota – Carnoustie. We take a look at the key holes which could see the Claret Jug won or lost. Hole 6 (Hogan’s Alley) – Named after the legendary Ben Hogan who won the Open Championship in 1953, this menacing par-5 is where Carnoustie starts to come into its own. Wind direction is normally against the player, adding extra distance to an already lengthy hole. Out of bounds is a constant threat on both the drive and the second shot, with a relatively straightforward approach to an undulating green the only reprieve. If a player leaves Hogan's Alley with a five, they'll be pleased. Hole 16 (Barry Burn) – At 248 yards, you might wonder if its even possible to make par at this infamous par-3. That was certainly the case for Tom Watson in 1975, who failed to card a three throughout the tournament. A prevailing wind usually blowing against the player, along with significant hazards at the front of the green, means Barry Burn’s reputation as one of Carnoustie’s toughest holes is justly deserved. Hole 18 (Home) – And you thought the 16th was hard! The final hole at Carnoustie, Home, is potentially the most difficult finishing hole in tournament golf – fairway bunkers line the right-hand side of the fairway, whilst the burn awaits for any drives to the right or left of the hole. The burn then snakes devilishly back round in front of the green, waiting to collect any mishit approach shots. Jean Van De Velde will have plenty of advice to offer on how not to play this hole; he carded a seven in 1999 after finding the burn, leading to Paul Lawrie winning the tournament in a play-off. As for our tip of the week, keep an eye out for Sergio Garcia, who is looking to go one better than his 2007 showing, after losing in a play-off to Padraig Harrington. |
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