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Stretton's News...

Quick newsletter this week as I have been away Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so my last contributions to this week’s newsletter was on Sunday. I’m sure Nathan will have added some information though before it came out to you.

I must mention The Open this week though as by the time you receive this it will have started and I know many of you will be watching it on TV. It is my favourite event of the year and I must say after going with Nathan for the last few years I’m a little disappointed not to be there. So, who will win this year…yet again I guess it could be anybody’s as there are so many good golfers out there at the moment all in good form.

I really would like to see Tiger up there come Sunday but if he finishes in the top 20 that will be a good result. I as ever shall be picking a European and I’m going to go for Justin Rose this time not that I’m a gambling man.

Lower down when you look at the results bit it is nice to see Darrell Slingsby and Alan Smith both playing well. Could be something to do with them both recently investing in some new Callaway Clubs. Might be the answer to any of you that are struggling. Come and have a word with us in the shop and see if we can help your game too with either some fancy new clubs or booking a lesson in with Paul.

European Tour Video

I saw this on Twitter last weekend and it really is amazing now how good the quality of slowed down videos are these days. I particularly like the very first one of how the club shaft bends during and after impact.

Click here to watch video.

Club News

Scarborough North Cliff Exchange

I’m still waiting for quite a few to pay for this trip. Please next time you are at the club can you sort it out if you are going.

Thanks to Jim Jeffries who has managed to sort a minibus for the 15 that wanted to go on the bus. I shall contact those later this week with the details.

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

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Scratch League

A terrific result for the B team this week with them winning 3.5 to 0.5 against Ganstead at home. Josh Neve winning on his debut, Tom Broadley getting a fantastic win over ex Adi Rosindale, Matt McDonnell for continuing his perfect season of winning all matches and Ash Dexter for getting a half point he will learn how to play the last two holes eventually!

Click here for results.

Junior League

Last Thursday the boys played at home against Scarborough North Cliff. The result was a 2-1 win with Harry Anderson winning 2&1 and Alfie Anderson playing his first match of the season holing a great putt on the 18th to win the match 1up.

On Monday night they played at home against Brough. The result of this one being an unfortunate 2.5 to 0.5 loss. This was the boys first loss of the season which is a shame but shows how strong they’ve been so far. Well done to Harry Anderson for securing half a point.

Click here to view table.

European Tour Fantasy Race To Dubai

So with big points at stake, I thought there was a chance of some serious changes but other than Matty Arnold who had an amazing week scoring far more than anyone everyone else struggled really. David Maxey continues to lead overall as he had another steady points scoring week.

Start Times For Jack Major, Norman Seaton and John Wood Chalices

Click here to view the start sheet for the Jack Major and Norman Seaton Trophy.

Hornsea Ladies Past Captains

Our annual “Past Captains” day was another successful occasion. Thirteen ladies played golf whilst six played bridge. The pre-meal Pims went down well before we all ate together. Lovely to see the retired golfers coming together to reminisce on their day as Captains.

Golf Results
Anne Merritt 36pts (back 9)
Sarah Stonier 36pts
Rose Atkin 34pts

Bridge Results
Cathy Gorton
Margaret Kirby

Thanks Patsy for sending we this information and report. It would be great if more people did the same.

Hole In One After 35 Years

Well done Alistair Pearson who last Thursday whilst playing at Ganstead park he made his first ever hole in one. What a hole to get it on too as I don’t think I have ever hit the green! It was the 15th at Ganstead which is one mighty tough par-3.

He hit a 3-wood and it never left the flag apparently. Well done Alistair.

Competition News

Mid Week Stableford 12/07/2018

Darrell Slingsby won with two pars beating Stephen Bowling in a card playoff.

1st Darrell Slingsby 40pts
2nd Stephen Bowling 40pts
3rd Roger Scott 39pts

Twos Comp – Only one two winning £30 was Nathan Wright

July Medal inc Round 3 Centenary Gold Medal 14/07/2018

Harry Anderson won Division 1 going out in 40 coming back in 39 with two birdies and 10 pars beating Andy Marson by two shots. Allan Scarlett won Division 2 going out in 42 coming back in 43 with one birdie and six pars beating Adrian Bird by one shot. Colin Porrett won Division 3 going out in 42 coming back in 42 with three birdies and four pars beating Tim Hatchett by two shots.

Division 1
1st Harry Anderson 79 - 9 = 70
2nd Andy Marson 80 - 8 = 72
3rd Jack Maxey 73 - 1 = 72

Division 2
1st Allan Scarlett 85 - 15 = 70
2nd Adrian Bird 82 - 11 = 71
3rd Alan Smith 87 - 16 = 71

Division 3
1st Colin Porrett 84 - 18 = 66
2nd Tim Hatchett 94 - 26 = 68
3rd Robert Mercer 99 - 30 = 69

Twos Comp - £9 goes to, Phil Cross, Leigh Gawley, Andy Marson, Steve Allen, Mick France, Will Jordan, Neil Jordan, Steve Carmichael, Nick Purdy and Pat Northgraves. Three others made twos but did not enter

Centenary Gold Medal Standings

Click here to view the gross and nett scores.

Upcoming Competitions

Saturday 21st July – Jack Major Trophy, Norman Seaton Trophy and John Wood Chalices
Sunday 22nd July – Open Shotgun Am Am 9am start
Monday 23rd July – Ladies Open Am Am
Thursday 26th July – ERUGC Members Meeting

Course News

Pictures From The Course

Not from the course but firstly here is a quick picture of Tom Walker receiving at last the trophy for winning overall on Rees’s recent away trip. He got a little carried away and didn’t present it on the day!

This picture is one of the course but from a slightly different angle taken by Dave Blanchard Jnr with his drone on the day of the Hornsea 200.

Greens Report

7.5mm of rain on Monday night, the first substantial bit of rain for 6 weeks. We will be doing more hand watering to soak the isolated dry areas. Reducing the amount of mowing we will be doing through the week and concentrating on other tasks such as de weeding the ponds.

Coaching News

Paul Gibson Blog

Please click here to see Paul's blog.

GPS? In a push trolley?

It was great to see several of you asking about Motocaddy’s new M-Series range of electric trolleys following last week’s newsletter. However, we know that electric trolleys aren’t for everyone, so make sure you take a look at Motocaddy’s push options too, which also feature some fantastic technology.

Small and mighty
This new Motocaddy CUBE CONNECT push trolley isn’t electric, but it has many of the same benefits as Motocaddy’s flagship models, including a soft-touch handle, Quikfold frame and Easilock base.

Most impressive however, is that it provides yardages to the front, middle and back of every green, making it the world's only GPS enabled push trolley. If all that’s not enough, you’ll also enjoy generous storage space, including an under-handle net and accessory compartment.

This is just one of the trolley options we offer, so if you’re looking for something with more features or that folds smaller, why not pop by the store and check out our whole range?

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Roll, roll, roll the ball

For many golf fans, this week is the most exciting of the year as the world’s best players head to the British Isles for The Open Championship at Carnoustie. Links golf throws up several unique challenges that many tour pros don’t experience all too often, the greens being a classic example.

Unlike driving off the tee or hitting into greens when they have to consider the wind, club selection and much more, on the greens, like Carnoustie’s 18th (above), all the pros have to worry about is line and speed. The latter relies on getting the ball rolling quickly and smoothly, which is helped by the faces on modern putters.

The Odyssey EXO Seven for example, has a new White Hot insert that creates an incredibly soft feel. This insert is combined with Microhinge technology where miniature hinges flex at impact to create an initial lift with immediate forward roll to aid consistent distance control and help the ball stay on line.

watch our video >

Spotlight: PING i500 and i210 irons

If you're considering a new set of irons this summer, PING has just launched two new models that are landing in-store in the coming weeks to complement their hugely popular G700, G400, and iBlade models.

The i500 is a forged iron (seen on the left) that will offer exceptional distance from a lower spinning, higher flying shot, whereas the i210 will provide precise distance control and shot-making workability for the better player.

learn more >

Video of the Week

It's Open Championship week at Carnoustie, so Foremost TV caught up with past champion Henrik Stenson to talk Carnoustie, his chances at claiming a second Claret Jug this week, and his infamous battle with Phil Mickelson.

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend.

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