Stretton Wright

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Welcome to this week's newsletter with all the latest news from Hornsea Golf Club.

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Pro's News

Stretton's news...

Well I start this week’s newsletter on Tuesday after a very busy week at the club with lots going on. It’s actually quite nice to sit down for a couple of hours to write it. I must also admit to not being able to go to the gym as often in the last few months and also not eating as well as I had been as we have just been grabbing food when we can often be eating very late so having the odd snack. Hmm the scales this morning told me so too so back to the gym and back to the healthy diet for me.

By the time you read this we shall know if the England football team will have made the World Cup Final. I guess it will be quiet on the course on Sunday if they have.

Back to golf, we have just had some new Odyssey putters delivered. If you are struggling on the greens a change might do you good. Have a look next time you are in.

Club News

Hornsea Pro-Am

Last Friday was the Hornsea Golf Club Pro-Am. This event over the last month has taken up a lot of my time and I must say on Friday morning with my tee time just hours away the last thing on my mind was playing golf! Despite a three putt on the 1st, I played the first 13 in three under par and was playing quite nicely and could easily have been better. I had a poor finish though three putting 14 and 15 for bogies, missing from five feet on 16 for birdie then messing up 17th and taking five. Not quite the way I wanted to play the holes. I made a par on the last to finish 1 over which finished in a tie for 7th place.

I guess I should be happy really as above me most are full time golfers. Can I thank my playing partners Rees Brown, Leigh Gawley and last-minute stand in Malc Train as Craig Gawthorpe unfortunately had to drop out with a bad arm. Thanks again Craig for sorting the team entry. Team wise we finished just outside the prizes which was a little disappointing as it was the last two teams in that pushed us out.

It did give me great pleasure spending time in the clubhouse after we had finished playing and listening to all the fantastic comments about the course. There is a picture below of a tweet from Gareth Davies an ex European Tour player and Chris Crowther who has also played at the highest level which summed up the comments from all that played.

Can I thank all the ladies that worked in the halfway house (Wendy Lockwood, Sue Howell, Patsey Yeates, Anne Merritt, Sally Bird, Cathy Gorton) who served us all with cream teas which was very nice and raised just over £145 for the Lady Captains charity.

Next year I shall be trying to find a main sponsor for the day, so if any of you are interested please have a word with me. I won’t cost as much as you think; the idea of doing this is to increase the value of the Professionals 1st prize which in turn encourages the better professionals to come and play and also bring more teams. We ended up with 34 teams this year which means Hornsea was one of the best supported Pro-Am’s of the year so far. Below are pictures of the final Pro scores and team results.

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Captains Weekend

The first thing I have to say is a massive congratulation to Rees for all his hard work and effort in organising so many things and to get so many prizes for the Sunday. Thanks also go to all those that donated some really great prizes too. I even had to go to his house and fill my car up with stuff! Some big thanks also to all of you who donated to his charity. Here is a quick report from Rees.

Thanks to all the members of Hornsea Golf Club for supporting me and my Captains Weekend and help me raise nearly £2800.
Thanks to all the helpers who made it all possible, really couldn’t of done without you.
Thanks to all the sponsors that made the prizes extra special
Thanks to all the Companies that donated the raffle prizes
Thanks Hornsea Catering group for laying on a great Casino night, buffet and Frogg brothers entertainment.
Thanks to Hornsea Green Staff who provided us a golf course in absolutely tip top condition, thanks guys two crates in the clubhouse waiting for you, enjoy and appreciated.

Well done to all:

30 Raffle prize winners.
Ash Dexter for winning the Captains Raffle and a Callaway Rogue Driver.
Pete Cane and a Meal Voucher for two at The Barn courtesy of Longbeach Leisure.
Will Marshall a £50 voucher for the Pro Shop courtesy of NBM Timber.
Sarah Ahearne a PING Cart Bag courtesy of Castium.
Paul Duckworth a 30 min flight in a two seater aircraft flying over Hornsea GC and taking the controls courtesy of Prout Engineering.
Paul Sellers 2 Dozen Pro V1 courtesy of Jordan Engineering.
Jan Elder a bottle of Old Pulteney courtesy of JPD Plumbing.
Wendy Lockwood 3 tins of paint courtesy of Tony Close Services.
Mike Rozenbroek 1 Dozen Pro V1 courtesy of Edgar Concrete.
Sharon, Lucy, Sarah & Sally a Bird table courtesy of Johnston & Jeff.
Ian Prout a Hot Water Tap courtesy of Tucker Mechanical and Electrical.
Jonnie Fisher £50 Pro Shop voucher courtesy of Bureau UK.
Sharon Cane a bottle of Whiskey courtesy of Neil Jordan.
Sharon Cane 4 bags of smokeless coal courtesy of AS Chappell.
Some awesome and different prizes there thanks again Sponsors

Well done to all the Am-Am on Sunday winners;

Ladies, Sharon Cane, Lucy Atkin, Sarah Ahearne and Sally.
Gents, Jonnie Fisher, Nathan Wright, Charlie Duckworth and Adam Bodsworth.

Well done to all the Individual Medal winners on Saturday.

Ladies, Angie Hinch.
Juniors, Harry Anderson.
Over 70’s, Keith Swann.
Past Captains, Howard Palmer.
Division 1 Gross Leigh Gawley.
Division 1 Nett Rich Tucker.
Division 2 Gross Darren Wilson.
Division 3 Gross Andy Kelly.
Division 3 Nett Norman Hinch.
Captains Prize & Trophy for Best Nett overall Rich Close.

Target Golf and a 3ltr bottle of Asbach Rob Osborne.
Putting Comp and a 3ltr bottle of Asbach Rich Close.

Well done to all, thanks for the support. I hope you all enjoyed what we laid on for you awesome people.
Must say sorry for those pin placements on Sunday (my idea) and that nobody had a hole in one.

Signing off folks I’m done,
Rees.

Scarborough North Cliff Exchange

Can those that have got your names down please pay in the shop as soon as possible as it would be nice to not have to chase people as the date gets nearer. I’m really struggling for a bus unfortunately with the cost being so high for the amount that want to go on it so we shall have to find our own way there and back. I’m also trying to see if we can have some extra times for the reserves but as yet they have not got back to me.

Click here to see who's coming and to learn more.

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Scratch League

Just the B team playing last week and they managed a 2-2 draw with Beverley B at home with Ash Dexter and Matt McDonnell both winning their games. This week was a scheduled free week however the B team have a rearranged game to play tomorrow night which is at home against Ganstead.

Click here for results.

Junior League

The Hornsea boy’s produced another great win in the latest Junior League match against Bridlington with a 3-0 victory in a game played at home on Monday evening. Well done to Matt McDonnell, Will Marshall and Albert Anderson. They really are flying this year so far. Keep up the good work boys.

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European Tour Fantasy Race To Dubai

I’m not sure how he does it but David Maxey again topped this week’s standings and has extended his overall lead. Jon Mitchell is trying his best though as he also had a good week again. I’ve not given up either and have moved up to 4th overall. Some big money to be won in the next few events so we could see a few changes hopefully.

77 Plus Club AM AM

Next Thursday is the annual 77+ Club Am Am and we are now taking bookings in the shop. It would be nice this year if possible to see as many teams as possible having a 77+ member in every team.

Lilly On Her Way To St.Andrews

Some of you might remember Alfie Anderson qualifying for the Wee Wonders Grand Final at St Andrews a few years ago.

Well his sister younger sister Lilly has only gone and done the same thing after progressing through her qualifying round at Leeds on last Sunday. Fantastic Lilly and good luck in the final which takes place at the end of August.

Knockouts

There are still a number of matches that have not yet been played. This Sunday is the last day. It always amazes me that people always leave it until the last week when you have had roughly 6 weeks to sort. Remember no extensions will be given.

Hornsea Back In Yorkshire First Division

Yesterday the team of Luke Robinson, Leigh Gawley and Jack Maxey won promotion for Hornsea Golf Club back into the top flight of Yorkshire Golf after they all performed well around a very dry Ilkley Golf Club. 18 teams started the day all hoping for a top 6 finish to gain promotion but also not wanting to finish in the bottom 6 which would mean relegation. In the first round Luke had a great 69, Jack a 74 and Leigh a battling 77 after a poor start. This left Hornsea in 4th place. Luke with a 74, Jack a 77 and a great 70 from Leigh left Hornsea on an overall total of 441. A tied 3rd place and promotion to the 1st Division. This will take place at Rotherham Golf Club on July 25th. Well done and thanks also to the caddies Rees Brown, Matt McDonnald and Nathan Wright.

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Competition News

Mid Week Stableford 05/07/2018

Jon Mitchell won with one birdie and 10 pars beating Ashley Dexter in a card playoff.

1st Jon Mitchell 39pts
2nd Ashley Dexter 39pts
3rd David Ahearne 38pts

Captains Weekend Gents Medal 07/07/2018

Richard Tucker won Division one going out in 45 coming back in 35 with one birdie and 10 pars beating Sam Middleton in a card playoff. Richard Close won Division two going out in 42 coming back in 37 with two birdies and nine pars beating Darren Wilson by two shots. Norman Hinch won Division three going out in 47 coming back in 47 with four pars beating Andrew Kelly by three shots.

Division 1
Richard Tucker 80 - 10c = 70
Sam Middleton 75 - 5c = 70
Leigh Gawley 71 - 1c = 70

Division 2
Richard Close 79 - 14c = 65
Darren Wilson 81 - 14c = 67
Steve Millar 82 - 14c = 68

Division 3
Norman Hinch 94 - 26c = 68
Andrew Kelly 89 - 18c = 71
Malcolm Hester 90 - 19c = 71

Captains Weekend Ladies Medal 07/07/2018

Angie Hinch won going out in 42 coming back in 45 with one birdie and six pars beating Debbie Goddard-Taylor by two shots.

Angie Hinch 87 - 17c = 70
Debbie Goddard-Taylor 100 - 28c = 72
Sue Howell 101 - 22c = 79

Captains Weekend Junior Medal 07/07/2018

Harry Anderson won going out in 39 coming back in 39 with two birdies and nine pars beating Alfred Anderson by two shots.

Harry Anderson 78 - 12c = 66
Alfred Anderson 87 - 19c = 68
Lilly Anderson 115 - 46c = 69

Please note all winners on Captains Weekend were in the form of prizes which were presented on Sunday evening.

M & M Betterball 10/07/2018

1st S. Bird / D. Cross 60
2nd A. Merritt / J. Roach 66
3rd R. Atkin / S. Charter 68

Upcoming Competitions

Saturday 14th July – July Centenary Gold Medal (Compulsory entry)
Saturday 14th July – Ladies July Medal
Sunday 15th July – East Riding Junior match against Halifax and Huddersfield
Tuesday 17th July – Ladies Scratch Cup
Thursday 19th July – Mid Week Stableford
Thursday 19th July – Over 77 Am Am

Course News

Pictures From The Course

I have a couple for you this week and not all of the course. The first one is though and it is of our Captain Rees playing his 2nd shot on the 15th whilst I was playing with him in the Pro Am on Friday. Not quite the place to be but he did score on the card.

The next two were taken on Saturday night. One of Joe Palmer who had such a good time at the casino he could only see money! and I’m sorry Leigh Gawley I know you are suffering with your big toes after your 200-hole challenge but I loved the Jesus sandals with black tie on Saturday night! At least you could still have a dance!

Greens Report

It has been a tough week for Gareth and his team. Not only was it a busy week in the golfing calendar with an Open Am Am, the Pro-Am and the Captains Weekend all to get the course ready for but Gareth also spotted a problem with the greens. Not what he would have wanted. This has been caused by the recent dry spell of weather and despite them getting watered for 20 minutes per night were really starting to show signs of stress and a disease called Anthracnose.

Here is a link to learn more.

A program of works to help is now well under way with a slight raise in the height of cut, sprayed on Saturday morning with nitrogen, potassium, iron and seaweed. On Sunday evening Gareth was back out whilst the course was quiet and started to vent the greens. This is done to improve gas exchange and improve water penetration at the surface. He finished on Sunday night at 10pm and was back in on Monday at 5am to finish off. These are the things us golfers do not see or appreciate. Hopefully this should help but a fungicide might have to be applied if not.

On Monday and Tuesday some of you will be happy to hear the mounds in play on the 4th and 15th have been strimmed. Funny how we have more golfers that like them long than want them cut but we do try to listen to everyone. Take a guess at how many balls were found in the end? It will be a lot less than you think. I did put out a tweet on Tuesday morning of them doing them. For those that didn’t see it here it is.

Coaching News

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