Stretton Wright

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's edition to Hornsea Golf Club's weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week both on and off the golf course.

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Pro's News

Stretton's News

Good afternoon to you all. I hope you’re all well and have had a good golfing week. The range building as you will have all seen, is now up and we now have a ball dispenser situated in the range. Tokens are available at the moment from the shop; where you will also collect a basket for the balls. If the baskets can be returned to the shop, that would be greatly appreciated. When using the ball dispenser make sure you follow the instructions.

This week, we will be having a large selection of Odyssey putters for you all to try. At times, I shall take them all up to the putting green to give you a chance to try them all. I shall be posting on Twitter and Facebook when this is happening.

How Will it Work?

Curious as to how your handicap will be calculated under the new system? Wonder no more! Watch this video below to learn more.

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Club News

Monday Night Shotgun Start Texas Scramble

Despite a very poor support from the members this event went ahead on Monday with all those playing thoroughly enjoying the evening despite the sea mist that came in. Funny how a Texas Scramble is one of the forms of golf all enjoy playing. Below please find pictures of the winning ladies and gent’s teams.

Know Your Yardages

Brooks Koepka before winning The PGA Championship posted on Twitter a picture that would probably help all golfers. When someone asks you how far do you hit say a 6-iron do you really know? I did like this though of what even one of the best golfers in the world currently has in his note book.

A quick simple guide of distances. Now don’t just use his as he hits it further than just about anyone but maybe some time spent on the practice ground or with Paul doing a proper gapping chart would help you a lot.

Also, the way it is written is very simple but easy to follow. Why not give it a try?

Callaway Demo Day

Last Friday, we had a Callaway demo day at Hornsea. This is a great way to come along and try the Callaway products and to see if they can make any difference to your game. I’m sure most that came along were impressed and all saw an improvement.

Craig the demo rep is very busy but I have asked him if he has any spare dates later in the year if he would be able to come to Hornsea again. I shall let you all know if this does come off.

Anyone Fancy A Trip to The Masters with Paul?

Hi from Paul, I hope this finds you well and enjoy all the golf that is on at the moment.

Tiger Woods put in an incredible performance to win this year’s Masters to prove to everybody why he might just be the greatest player of all-time. Despite this fantastic victory, Tiger will not play forever, therefore I have put together a once in a lifetime trip for you to see Tiger Woods play live at The Masters in 2020...you might not get a better opportunity to see him than this!

Three nights' self-catered at Hilton Columbia Centre with one-round of golf at Cobblestone Park - click here to learn more.

Thursday tickets for The Masters...enough said!

Three-nights' self-catered at The Villas of Kiawah Island Golf Resort - click here to learn more.

Three-rounds of golf...

Oak Point - click here to learn more.

Cougar Point - click here to learn more.

The Ocean Course - click here to learn more.

The trip includes return transfers from our hotel to The Masters event on the days we are attending - Includes on the ground management and staff throughout the week. Our package includes Hospitality in the Northwood Club for all days attending The Masters from Tuesday-Sunday, this is inclusive of all Food & Beverage in the Northwood Club.

The trip itinerary will be as follows:

Tuesday, 7 April - Arrive Columbia Hilton.
Wednesday, 8 April - 18 holes at Cobblestone Park, 10am tee time.
Thursday, 9 April - Day at The Masters.
Friday, 10 April - 18 holes at Oak Point, 2pm tee time.
Saturday, 11 April - 18 holes at The Ocean Course, 10am tee time.
Sunday, 12 April - 18 holes at Cougar Point, 8am tee time.
Monday, 13 April - Fly home.

£4,215.00 per person

I sincerely hope that you can join me on this amazing trip, but I need at least seven people to go on the trip.

Regards,

Paul

Captain Away in Turkey

This last week, our Captain Dave and quite a few other Hornsea members have been away on a golfing trip to Turkey. I did say to Dave to not send me too many photos but he obviously wanted to make me very jealous as I was receiving about 10+ per day!

Thanks Dave…It looks like they have had a great time though and even managed to win a trophy.

European Tour Fantasy Race to Dubai

So, Brooks Koepka made it look quite easy winning and defending his PGA title. Didn’t really help those wanting to make a big move up the leaderboard in the Fantasy Golf though! This week, it was Rees Brown who led the way but for the first-time ever, I now lead the overall standings. I’m sure it won’t last long as I am noticing after a poor start to the season David Maxey, last years winner, is slowly creeping up the leaderboard!

Weekly standings

Overall standings

Hornsea Members Make A Difference to East Riding Win

Hornsea players again made up a good part of the gents East Riding team last Sunday as they took on Leeds away at Wike Ridge. In a team of 12 players, Hornsea had Matty Raybould, Luke Robinson, Leigh Gawley, Nick Raybould and Tom Broadley who was making his debut. Each one of them contributed to the East Riding win too; 21 to 15 which was a great effort by all. I must also mention @joeonthecourse for his commentary on Twitter for keeping all followers informed.

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Competition Results

Midweek Stableford 16/05/2019

Dave Holmes won with five birdies and five pars beating Adam Watts by four points.

1st £25 Dave Holmes 43pts
2nd £15 Adam Watts 39pts
3rd £10 John Thackray Jnr 38pts

Twos Comp - £9.60 each goes to, Mike Brooke, Lee Guest, Richard Winthers, Barry Thompson & Nathan Wright. Dave Schofield also made a two but wasn’t in the twos comp.

Grays Hospital Cup 18/05/2019

Ashley Dexter won with one eagle or better, four birdies and ten pars beating Dave Holmes by six points.

1st £25 Ashley Dexter 45pts
2nd £15 Dave Holmes 39pts
3rd £10 Richard Winthers 39pts

Twos Comp - £15.20 each, Lee Guest, Leigh Gawley, Martin Champs, James Debono and Douglas Griebenouw.

I must make a special mention regarding Ash Dexter for those that don’t know him. Ash plays off a six handicap, well he did, and his score of 45pts playing off that handicap really is something special. He was actually round in 69 gross. Really well played Ash.

Ladies Sunday Stableford 19/05/2019

Debbie Goddard-Taylor won with four pars beating Pam Mounfield in a card play-off.

1st Debbie Goddard-Taylor 34pts
2nd Pam Mounfield 34pts
3rd Jayne Rhodes 34pts

Junior May Medal 19/05/2019

Seth Topham won going out in 62 coming back in 48 with beating Oliver Graystone by three shots.

1st Seth Topham 110 - 50 = 60
2nd Oliver Graystone 117 - 54 = 63
3rd Harry Anderson 77 - 8c = 69

Crystal Ford Bowl 19/05/2019

Edward Burgess won with nine pars beating Stuart Naylor by one-point.

1st £25 Edward Burgess 38pts
2nd £15 Stuart Naylor 37pts
3rd £10 David Ahearne 36pts

Ladies ELGA Trophy 18/05/2019 and 21/05/2019

1st Nicki Salzl 81-10-71
2nd Angie Hinch 86-14-72
3rd Sally Bird 99-23-76

Upcoming Competitions

What's Coming Up?

Friday, 24 May - Hornsea Rugby Club Am Am 2pm Shotgun Start
Saturday, 25 May - Stanley Wilson and Minnett Good Cup
Sunday, 26 May - Junior Reg Brown Summer Trophy
Tuesday, 28 May - Ladies Medal
Thursday, 30 May - Midweek Stableford

Course News

Keeping You Updated

Following the removal of the leylandii around the halfway house, this area has now been landscaped seeded with wildflowers and fescues. We could just do with a little rain now. Grass is now growing quickly and is quite a task to keep on top of it all, but the team are doing a good job. On Tuesday morning with perfect conditions for spraying a mixture of seaweed, phosphates and primo was applied. Pond banks have been cut and strimming of the copse on the 6th has been done. Weather permitting, by the time you receive this we should hopefully have managed to get a light top dressing applied to the greens too. Pitch marks again are a problem though. Can every golfer please repair at least one per green even if you have topped it along the ground. I’m sure you will be able to find one someone has missed.

Pictures from The Course

Bit of a wildlife theme this week as those that will have played must have by now noticed at the moment lot’s going on.

The first picture is from Ray Brooks of the geese with their goslings on the 14th pond. I think unfortunately, Mr. Fox might have had one or two though since this picture was taken.

Next is a picture taken by Paul Lockwood of four pairs of tufted ducks which were on the lagoon on Sunday.

Paul also spotted a woodpecker flying down the side of the 3rd, a gold crest on the 8th, crows seeing off a buzzard on the 15th (buzzards are nesting on the right there again) and could hear a cuckoo sounding off all afternoon too.

Even if you are playing badly have a good look round, you never know just what you might see.

Moving on from wildlife to bunkers! So, I have three pictures. One of Paul Duckworth who found himself in a very awkward position, one of Malc Train who lost control of his trolley and one taken on Saturday morning of unfortunately another bunker that someone clearly hadn’t raked.

Coaching News

Paul Gibson Blog

Please click here to see Paul's blog.

Most overlooked club in the bag?

Thankfully, the penny has dropped when it comes to the importance of getting custom fitted for a new driver or set of irons. Unfortunately, we still see the vast majority of golfers overlook this process when it comes to their fairway woods, but why?

How often do you use yours?

“I wouldn’t use it often enough”
“It's too expensive”
“It's not necessary”

Yeah, I guess if you’re not concerned with shooting lower scores and maximising your potential then a custom fitted fairway wood isn’t that important.

However, if improving your game is something you want to achieve, then having a full set of custom fitted clubs is vital, especially when it comes to gapping between your driver and irons.

PING G410 fairway woods

One option that we'll certainly get you to try is this beauty from PING. A combination of its tungsten weight, forged face and low centre of gravity produce a fairway wood that is easy to launch and that flies miles, too.

So, let’s get you booked in for a custom fitting with a member of the team and harness your potential with the most overlooked club in the bag.

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Dig out your evening jacket

The evenings are getting longer, the weather is getting better, and we're seeing more of you playing a few holes after work. When you do, having a warm layering piece in the bag is of paramount importance, especially when the sun starts to fall.

Getting maximum use out of a piece of clothing is important, so a stylish mid-layer like these are perfect as you transition from the course to everyday life.

Puma's Rotation 1/4 zip is one of our favourites this year, with the colourblock side panels and colour contrast collar and zip adding a dose of style to a timeless classic.

If you want something a little bolder, Puma's Go Low 1/4 zip features contrast colour stitching and a front chest pocket that will have you standing out for all the right reasons.

We have plenty of other layering options in-store so make sure you pop in and try a few pieces on.

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Video of the Week

Three Garmin GPS watches but which one do you choose? Watch this video as Foremost TV take a closer look and pits all three up against each other.

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

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