On Monday I went down to Chessington with Nathan to the main Callaway Fitting Centre. It was a couple of years since our last visit and yet again we had a great time trying to find the magic set up that should help us to improve our games. The new Epic driver really is something a bit special and whereas I didn't find much more distance (think it's becoming an age thing) Nathan really did. I was definitely more accurate though with what I was recommended Iron wise other than some slight adjustments that I can do in the shop we were both similar to what we are using. Probably the best thing for both of us though was the opportunity to have a putter fitting like a tour Pro would have. Both of us saw huge differences in how we could get the ball rolling better just by using the correct putter. Only problem now is we have to wait for them to be delivered!

   

   

We have received more deliveries this week and the shop is looking great. It would all look better on you though!!! Remember you always play better if you look the part. 

   

 

Great Car Offer For Members 

Are any of you thinking of changing your car at the moment? 

If so you might want to look at what the advantages of being a member at Hornsea could give you if you fancy a Volvo. 

Click here for more information.

Contact Rob Riddell on 01653 693751 at Ray Chapman Motors for more details.

Weigh In 

So this coming Sunday at roughly 1pm sees who will have won this year's weigh in. Paul Duckworth, Paul Lockwood, Wendy Lockwood, Nicky Salzl, Dave Salzl, David Schofield, Ian Lockwood, Lindsay Ward, Paul Gibson, Bar man Neil, Rees Brown, Andy Giles, Paul Sharpe, Lee Guest, Craig Gawthorpe and myself are all in contention. You must be there though to get weighed on the same scales that will be positioned in the same place to have a chance of winning though. The winner will be decided on percentage of weight lost. Good luck to all and we shall see you on Sunday.

European Tour Fantasy League 

Well I'm very happy to report that after an inspired pick this week of Brent Rumford I topped the weekly standings this last week. That result has got me right back into contention and sees me in 2nd place overall. I'm only just behind Paul Gibson now but with lots of big money events to play for even Shaun Prout who at the moment is at the bottom of our league is not out of it. So far only 9 people have paid the £5 to enter our league and if you want to join in I'm going to say I need your £5 before the Masters starts on 6th April.

Please click here to view the table.

 

Grip Offer 

I mentioned last week about checking your grips. Well with this in mind we have put an offer on for you all. 

Get your 7 iron re-gripped for FREE and then you will see the difference for yourselves.

Click here for more information.

 

PING Fitting Day 

Quick date for your diaries to all of you that might like to have a try with the latest PING equipment. I have organised a Fitting Day for Thursday 30th May from 12 o'clock until 4 o'clock. This will give you all a great chance to have a go and see if their equipment is better than your own. If you require a fitting please book in the Pro shop.

 

Hull & District Open Meetings

It is good to see names are already appearing on the entry sheets for this year's Open Meetings. 

If you would like to play please look at the sheets that are up in the gents locker-room.

Click Here for Hull & District rules - "Action to be taken if a selected player is unavailable".

East Riding Alliance 

Last Wednesday the rearranged fixture at Scarborough South Cliff was played. 

The first pairing Steve Uzzell and Nathan Wright would claim second place with a fantastic score of 64 missing out on first by 2 shots. The second pairing of Ady Rosindale and Sam Middleton struggled to a 74 meaning Hessle overturned their 2 shot deficit into a 1 shot lead. This week's results will be in next week's newsletter with the team heading to York to try and reclaim the lead.

Hull and District Alliance 

Last Thursday the alliance was at Beverley with us looking to gain further shots on Hessle. Hornsea's best score for the day was a 5 under 64 from Paul Duckworth and Mick Russell. This not the greatest score but not a disaster however compared to Hessle's score it was a bad result. Their pairing of Brian Drake and Steve Fairbank scoring an 11 under 58!! This leaves us 9 shots behind with 2 events to go so hopefully it's our turn for a very low number now with us having home advantage with the next event being here at Hornsea on 2nd March.

Ladies Alliance 

Last Thursday playing at a very wet Pike Hills our pairing of Wendy Lockwood and Angela Clappison did really well coming 2nd. Hornsea our now lying in 2nd place overall to Malton who hold a commanding lead. Come on girls. Big finish to the season can overhaul them.  

Thursday 16th February - Midweek Stableford 

1st £25 Martin Champs 34pts, 2nd £15 Dave Blanchard Jnr 33pts, 3rd £10 Marc Overment 33pts. 

2's Comp - Martin Champs was the only man to get a 2 but he wasn't in the 2s comp. That could have been £11 for you Martin!!

Saturday 18th February - Club Stableford 

1st £25 Stu Pearson 38pts, 2nd £15 Stu Naylor 38pts, 3rd £10 Mally Parker. 

2's Comp - Alistair Pearson, Will Jordan, Alan Smith, Matt McDonnell, Dave Liversedge, Dave Rogerson and Stu Pearson all had 2s winning £9.85 each.

Sunday 19th February - Individual Stableford inc Mark Hurn Qualifier 

1st £25 Allan Scarlett 37pts, 2nd £15 John Thackray Jnr 37pts ,3rd £10 Sam Belcher 36pts. 

2's Comp - Gent's Captain Allan Scarlett was the only 2 today and won himself £30. Well done Allan.

Upcoming Competitions 

Saturday 25th February - Pro's Stableford 
Saturday 25th February - Ladies Scorpion Trophy 
Sunday 26th February - Individual Stableford inc Mark Hurn Qualifier 
Tuesday 28th February - Ladies Scorpion Trophy 
Thursday 2nd March - Gents Hull & District Association Meeting at Hornsea

Trophies 

Despite numerous requests for those who took home trophies after the presentation night in December we are still waiting on quite a few to be brought back to the club so we can get them all engraved and back in the trophy cabinet where they belong. Please if you took a trophy home can you please return it by the end of this weekend.

 

Ladies Locker Room 

What a fantastic job Colin and Peter have done. It is nearly complete now and just needing a few finishing touches. Well done to all that have been involved.

   

 

Pics From The Course 

I have a 3 great pictures for you today and one not so good. The first one was taken by Sue Howell last Friday morning on what turned out to be a lovely day as shown by the picture of Rees Brown hitting some balls on the same day in the afternoon. The 3rd picture was taken by David Blanchard and again is looking up the 18th but what a fantastic day it was. The last one is poor, Rees Brown found his ball on the 4th hole whilst playing on Saturday. He should have maybe taken a slightly more lofted club whilst trying to get out of the bunker!

 

Calling All Girls 

Do any of you have any daughters or grandchildren that might be interested in having a go at golf. Starting on Saturday 18th March and then every Saturday for 8 weeks Paul is running group sessions purely for girls. The sessions run from 12 o'clock until 1 o'clock. 

The first session is free and then it is only £3 for each other session.

Please click here for more info.