Due to some technical problems at work can I apologise for not getting a full newsletter to you this week. Shame as I had a lot to tell you all. Be ready for a long one next week though.

 

Even though we have technical problems I must add this as last Thursday was a great result for the Hornsea juniors. Just shows all their hard work and the coaching Paul provides is paying off. Hornsea last win this in 1999 but looking back on the records I saw something that made me feel old. In 1985 Paul Binnington, Gareth Williams and I won this at Scarborough South Cliff. Now I feel old!!! 

The ERUGC Junior Team Championship was one of four competitions incorporated into Driffield's Junior Open held on Thursday 2nd June. The others being the Junior Open itself, the East Riding Alliance Weston Cup and a Daily Telegraph Qualifier. 

The day attracted an entry of fifty U18s with the winners of the Junior Team event being Hornsea with an excellent three man nett score of 208, two under par. Defending champions Hull had to settle for the runner up slot six shots off the pace. 

The counting scores for Hornsea were a 67 by thirteen year old Albert Anderson (19), a 69 from thirteen year old Will Marshall (20) and last, but not least, a 72 by Alebert's twelve year old brother Harry (24). 

Hornsea now go forward to represent the ERUGC in the Yorkshire Junior Team Club Championship at Middlesbrough (Brass Castle) Golf Club on 10th July. Well done lads.

 

Hole-out without fear 

Holing short putts is critical if you're to compile a good round; it can save a poor score and turn an average one into a competitive total. The pros on TV make it look easy, but even they struggle, so there's no need to panic if you're having difficulties from six feet and in. 

Confidence is a key factor, so here's a top tip for you to work with on the putting green, one that helps you to stop looking for the ball, which is a common fault. 

When you're worried about the result it's understandable that you might look where the ball is heading almost before you've even hit it. So, try putting a marker underneath the ball and keep focused on that after you've hit the ball. This will help maintain stability in your technique. 

There are plenty of tips out there to help putting, but this drill is simple and can work wonders. Give it a go and hopefully you'll reap the rewards. 

Don't hesitate to get in touch with the team if you want help with any aspect of your game by clicking here or speaking to my team in the pro shop.