Good Afternoon,

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

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Stretton's news

Good afternoon to you all. As I mentioned last week I went down to the Callaway fitting centre in Chessington last Thursday. Again, as in years before it was interesting to try all Callaway’s new equipment for 2018 and again it is amazing how each year they really do improve their clubs. I only gained 8 yards with the new Rogue driver, but it does feel very different off the face and it sounds quite different. It was the putter fitting again though that should really help me as I struggle to line the putter up correctly, usually with the face a little open, then whilst making my stroke I open the face a little more.

I have therefore been fitted with a putter that is easier to align and also weighted to help me release the putter head which should help the putter face to return to square. We shall see! I have also ordered some gadgets which you will be seeing me use on the putting green from now on to try and help my problems. In all it was a great day and well worth the trip. If anyone would like to go, please see me in the shop and I can make an appointment for you.

We have a selection of the new Callaway clubs in stock now. Please take a look next time you are in. We also have some demo stuff to try and hopefully by this time next week I should have a date for a Callaway demo day.

FREE Health Checks For All Members

For the benefit of all members we have arranged an NHS Health Check Event to be held at Hornsea Golf Club on Sunday 25th March.

To book your free appointment please give them a ring on 0800 9177752.

Knockout Entry Sheets

Entries are coming in for the Club Knockout Competitions which are now up in the Clubhouse or I have attached the rules and an entry form. A great way to meet other members and also if you win your name will be up in gold.

Click here for the Knockout rule and entry forms.

European Tour Fantasy Race To Dubai

Another very average week for me as all my team struggled, so I have slipped down the overall leaderboard. Rees Brown came out on top this week after picking the winning captain. This result has seen him really move up the overall leaderboard.

When writing this on Tuesday I am still waiting for Matty Arnold, Simon Bodsworth, Darrell Slingsby and last year’s winner Paul Gibson to pay to enter the league. If I haven’t heard from you or you haven’t paid by this Sunday I shall be removing you from the league.

I only want players in in that have committed their £5.

Pro's Stableford 10/02/2018

Only 32 entries this week so prize fund £96. Joe Palmer won with 5 birdies and 7 pars, beating Stephen Fawcett by 3. points.

1st £30 Joe Palmer 41pts
2nd £25 Stephen Fawcett 38pts
3rd £20 Lee Addinall 36pts
4th £15 James Debono 35pts
5th £6 Stewart Taylor 34pts

Simon Wedge also scored 34pts, but missed out on the last 9.

Winter Alliances

Last Thursday the Hull and District Alliance was played at Hainsworth. Our best score of 68 was made by Dave Blanchard Jnr and Snr. Unfortunately, we are now quite a long way behind in the league so this is very much looking like a lost cause. However, some good news did come out of the alliance as making his debut in alliances for the club, Paul Gibson managed to take home the best Pro’s prize with his partner Jonny Hanson and a score of 71.

Yesterday the East Riding alliance was scheduled to be played at Ganton. Unfortunately, this was cancelled due to frozen and frosty conditions.

Today hopefully I will just be finishing playing at Beverley in the Hull and District Alliance. Although the team are possibly out of contention now, it would still be good to see some Hornsea pairs challenging for the top positions. Again, keep an eye out on twitter for updates and a report in next week’s newsletter.

Silver Tee Challenge

At last on Sunday, after many failed attempts due to bad weather, we managed to play the 5 Club Silver Tee Challenge. The course was really wet after more heavy rain the night before, but we still had a good turnout playing for the ladies’ and gents’ individual prizes. Only 5 ladies played and Wendy Lockwood won with 30pts.

58 gents set off and there were some great scores considering the conditions and only having 5 clubs. Jack Maxey won with a fantastic score of 42pts. This beat Paul Sellers by 2 shots who scored 40pts. Looking at the scores it really shows that most that played scored very well and maybe don’t need to use a full set of clubs at this time of year.

Captain’s Challenge

Whilst playing the Silver Tee Competition, Rees and myself played with Shaun and Steve Prout. Stood on the 1st tee we decided to make it a Captain’s Challenge too. Now with forward tees and after a small debate we decided to play half the handicap difference for shots. After 9 holes this was looking like a very bad idea as we were 2 down and struggling. Both Shaun and Steve were playing well other than I think it was a 6 putt from Shaun on the 8th!

Rees and myself started to put a bit of pressure on them though in the early part of the last 9 and the wheels defiantly fell off both off their games! The game did go down the last though and a great 3 by Rees saw us win the game 1up. We also managed 6 bits. Great fun though and just how golf should be played with a bit of friendly banter all the way round. Can I thank them both for making a very generous donation to the Captain’s Charity. Thanks boys and well played. Your games are really coming on.

Upcoming Competitions 

Saturday 17th February – Club Stableford (Yellow tee qualifier)
Sunday 18th February – Individual Stableford Inc Mark Hurn Qualifier
Tuesday 20th February – Ladies Yorkshire Foursomes Qualifier
Thursday 22nd February – Mid Week Stableford

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