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Playing golf with friends and family is one of life's more pleasant pursuits. Particularly so, when the weather is fine; a small wager, good company and a pint or gin and tonic at the 19th. You could not ask for more. But for many golfers, the lure of competition is a strong attraction. To be able to pit your skills and nerve against a field of strangers is the ultimate test of golf. Competitive golf takes many forms. Individual golf clubs organise numerous events for their members throughout the year and golf societies offer three or four golf days a year. Charity and corporate days are good and more clubs are offering open events for nonmembers. There are also a couple of tours for golfers who don't belong to clubs. With all competitive golf, the drawback has always been the issue of handicap certificates. However, the majority of organisers recognise this problem and will discuss with individual golfers how to overcome it. Every month, Essex Golfer magazine publishes a list of forthcoming events which you can play in. Take the time to read through these. If you find one you like, call the organiser to discuss the format and requirements, or check it out online. The first time you play in a competition you will make new friends, have a great time and see a new side of golf. You may not win, but you cannot possibly lose.

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Megan’s off to North Carolina 18 year old Essex student Megan Taylor graduated from the Lee Westwood Golf School in July with a 4 year plan already in place. In August Megan will leave the UK to take her spot at the Wingate University in North Carolina. Megan, who was contacted directly by the university, has received a near full scholarship and over the 4 year period will be studying for a degree whilst playing tournament golf. The coaches at Lee Westwood Golf School were directly involved with the coaches from Wingate, providing them with information on Megan’s game and work ethic. This included the knowledge that Megan, from St Neots, had joined the School with a 6.2 handicap and over the course of 2 years has reduced that to 2.6. During her time at the School Megan has represented Lee Westwood Golf School in the British Schools & Colleges ﬁnals and was the Essex 2013 Year 2 Order of Merit winner. She has also enjoyed the opportunities of unique experiences including work experience at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship where she walked a hole alongside Lee Westwood. www.leewestwoodgolf.com

Wendy & Carol win the Clacton Ladies Open Clacton Ladies held their "Ladies Open" last month, This eighteen hole competition was attended by 84 competitors from far and wide, Clacton`s Lady Captain Judy Speck welcomed the 84 competitors with coffee and promised a good day of golf. The Clacton course was immaculate, so was the weather, as for the golf, most ladies had a good day with Wendy Smith & Carole Watts Colchester GC winning with 40 Stableford points, Second were Jan Greenwood & Sue Ballard The Essex GC with 39 points, Third were Linda Crisp & Sue Scott Channels GC with 38 points. The best front nine was won by Diana Funnell & Barbara Watkins Chigwell GC and the best back nine was won by Sally Cearns & Ginny Richardson Chigwell GC. Nearest the pin on the 7th hole was Caroline Gard Frinton GC and nearest the pin on the 17th was Wendy Smith Colchester GC.

Clacton Lady Captain Judy Speck with Clacton Ladies Open Winners,Wendy Smith and Carol Watts from Colchester Golf Club

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Magical Mickelson wins The Open Phil Mickelson mastered Muirfield with a magnificent final round of 66 to win his first Open Championship. The American, who claimed the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open the previous week, charged to the front with four birdies in his final six holes to lift the Claret Jug with a three under par total. Overnight leader Lee Westwood finished four shots back after a 75, while Henrik Stenson took the runner-up spot with a 70.

Did you know? – The 142nd Open Championship • Muirfield Golf Club’s full title is The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. • Golf at Muirfield began in 1891 with 16 holes designed by Old Tom Morris. The course was extended to 18 holes for The Open Championship of 1892, the first time the course was used for the Championship. The winner that year was amateur Harold Hilton, playing in his first Open. Hilton is the only player in Championship history to win an Open on his first appearance at Muirfield. • The Championship won by Hilton was the first to be contested over 72 holes. He won with a score of 305. • The Open Championship returned to Muirfield in 1896 where Harry Vardon won the first of his recordbreaking six titles, defeating J H Taylor in a play-off. • The list of winners of The Open Championship at Muirfield include: Vardon (1896), James Braid (1901), Ted Ray (1912), Walter Hagen (1929), Sir Henry Cotton (1948), Gary Player (1959), Jack Nicklaus (1966), Lee Trevino (1972), Tom Watson (1980), Sir Nick Faldo (1987and 1992) and Ernie Els (2002). • Sir Nick Faldo is the only golfer to win The Open Championship twice at Muirfield. His 1987 triumph was his first Major Championship title, after making 18 straight pars in the final round to beat Paul Azinger and Rodger Davis by one shot. • Isao Aoki went into the record books by shooting the lowest round in an Open Championship played at Muirfield. He shot an eight under par round of 63 in round three of the 1980 Championship. He eventually tied 12th. At the time this was only the second 63 ever recorded in an Open. The first was by Mark Hayes at Turnberry in 1977.

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This year, The Burstead Golf Club is celebrating its 20th Anniversary and is hosting the Essex PGA Championship to celebrate this milestone. On Wednesday October 9th we will be holding a Pro/Am - there are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. A team entry of three amateurs is excellent value at ÂŁ165. A great day out with Essex PGA is guaranteed so please join us at The Burstead. The following day, we will be holding the 36 hole PGA Championship, Jason Levermore is the current holder. This event will also incorporate the Seniors Championship, the Trainee Championship and also qualifying for the Trainee Matchplay. Entry forms are available on our website.

There is limited space available should you wish to join us. Dates of the trip are October 15th - 17th. Everybody will be staying in the Martens Hotel, right in the centre of historic Bruges. Three rounds of competitve golf on three great golf courses namely Royal Ostend, Royal Zoute and Damme. Teams comprise of a Professional and three Amateurs and the cost of ÂŁ445 per amateur includes travel on the Euro Tunnel, two nights accommodation bed and breakfast, three rounds of golf, an excellent prize fund for professionals together with amateur prizes.

Royal Ostend Golf Club The Burstead Golf Club We have had an amazing field for our Junior Pro/Am at Frinton on July 28th and full results will be featured in next month's issue of Essex Golfer. The annual trip across the Channel sees us returning to Bruges in Belgium for the three day Belgian Pro/Am. 12

In the meantime our professionals have been playing in the Region and on the various Tours - here are some key results: At Haverhill Johnnie Fryatt and Brett Taylor finished in joint 3rd with -2 score of 68 The East Herts winner was Jason Levermore with a -6 65 with James Scade on -5 66 finishing in 2nd

At Crowlands Heath, Stuart LunnWalker finished 1st on a -5 score of 61 and Ashley Lucas on 63 The Maylands Pro/Am saw Mark Stokes in 3rd with a -1 70 At Kings Lynn Chase Davis had a - 4 score of 68 to put him in 3rd place. A fourth PGA Order of Merit was held at East Herts at the beginning of July. Best Essex performance was from Mark Stokes with a - 3 total which put him in 2nd place. Mark Talbott, Mark Hooper and Chris Baron were one behind in joint 3rd. So, after four Order of Merit events Mark Hooper still leads by 100 points from his nearest rival with Andy Pestell in 5th, Jason Levermore in 7th and Mark Stokes in 8th.

Essex PGA Open Championship winner and Challenge Tour player Lloyd Kennedy finished 5th in the Bad Griesbach Challenge Tour Event and then in the following event at the Mugello Tuscany Open he finished 4th. Seniors Player Steve Cipa had a top 10 finish at the Bad Ragaz Seniors Open. His -4 total put him in 8th place. Our email address is essexpga@googlemail.com or refer to the website www.essexpga.com or get the latest news on our brand new facebook page search for Epga Essex PGA or simply phone Suzy GC on 01277 223510 if you want to know anything PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ESSEX PROFESSIONALS – THANK YOU!

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THE GARY PIKE GOLF ACADEMY Top teaching professional Gary Pike PGA.AP (advanced professional) invites you to his golf academy at Forrester Park Golf Club near Maldon. Gary has over 31 years of coaching experience and is a David Leadbetter trained instructor. He has published over 150 articles on the golf swing. Gary is coach to Walker Cup player Dale Whitnell and was the Essex County Senior Coach from 1998 to 2012 Contact the golf academy on 07801 428174 or visit www.garypikegolf.com

Balance - the key to a stable swing The movement of the golf swing is very much a dynamic movement. It needs to move at speed, be stable and retain a central position over the golf ball. To do this you must be in balance. Posture When we address the ball, our first objective is to create a posture that can accommodate two things, we must allow our body to face the ball on the ground and secondly do so in such a way that we retain the natural balance that is inbuilt in the body. Follow the sequence in the pictures. Picture 1 Body standing upright, sense where your weight is under vPicture 1. 14

your feet? I would suggest that you will find it somewhere between your heels and the balls of your feet, definitely not on the toes and more likely towards the heels. Be very aware of this as you go to picture 2. Picture 2 I have pushed my belt buckle Picture 2. directly behind me, at the moment there is no knee flex, but you will notice my upper body is facing towards the ball; not my eyes or face but the middle of my chest and spine. As I have done this, it is imperative that I have maintained the same weight distribution under my feet, not on the toes but favouring the heels. Picture 3.

Picture 3 My final stage in setting a balanced posture. A very slight knee flex, critically here I still have not disrupted the weight distribution under my feet; still not on the toes but towards the heels. Now throughout the swinging motion - I have maintained this weight distribution under my feet. Pictures 4, 5 and 6 Demonstrate this. Post impact the body will tend to straighten out of this balanced posture, and the weight will move to the back of the left heel.

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SkySports European Father and Son Golf Championship moves the grand final to Almeria, Andalucia Spain RedGolf the promoters of the European Father & Son Golf Championship have announced the 2013 Grand Final will be held at the excellent Valle del Este Golf Resort in the sunny, hot desert of Almeria Andalucia during the school term holidays 28th October to 2nd November. The championship is a 54 hole two ball better ball stapleford for handicap and scratch titles. Father and Son teams come from all over Europe to compete. There is no age restriction only a max handicap of 24 with 3/4 stroke allowance. Last years Championship oldest competitor was Norman Taylor from South Africa 90 years of age and son Leslie 57 and the youngest son being 10 years old. James & Graham Ruth 2012 European Champions The event celebrates 'family' and fathers and sons spending quality time together. Many teams come in sporting identical team outfits which adds to the exciting colourful spectacle. The promoters try to run the event as close to a PGA event as possible giving ordinary golfers the experience, pressure and excitement of a pro event. Tournament Director Toby Marsden says "although we have some very experienced Professionals play in our event like Ryder Cup Golfer Paul Broadhurst we also have ordinary golfers. We have first tee announcers, loud speakers, giant scoreboards, referees, press, SkySports cameras, caddies and crowds. Our main aim is to give some of the younger players invaluable tournament experience and help springboard them on to greater successes in their careers. Our dream is one day one of our lads will go on to become a famous tour player and we can proudly say we contributed in a small way." Off the golf course the competitors and their families congregate in the hotel resort to enjoy each others company. The Championship starts with a welcome drink reception and finishes with a swanky Gala Dinner and Prize Giving as well as all being together in the hotel in the evenings on a half board basis. During the week additional competitions including longest drives and nearest the pins, putting and chipping competitions are held. The package includes tournament entry, transfers, accommodation, half board, golf, prizes, welcome drink and gala dinner. For further details and how to enter the event you can visit www.FatherandSonGolf.co.uk or call 01702 680180 for a brochure.

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Clacton ladies win in the Harris Bowl Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club`s Lady Captain, Judy Speck, welcomed the Ladies of the The Essex Golf & Country Club, to Clacton for their 3rd round "Essex Ladies Harris Bowl" match. The Clacton team of Team Captain Sonja Strutt, Denise Pink, Pat Messenger, Di Kedge and Julia Hewett all played well to provide the Clacton club with a very good win by three matches to two.

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Gary’s Travel log Bulgaria Shhh!!! Don’t tell anyone We have often prided ourselves on finding new destinations. We were early golf specialist visitors to Turkey now look at it; a thriving golf destination, and also recently we visited Kenya as golf tourists and what a fantastic time we had there. I am going to share with you our most recent discovery, but please don’t tell anyone as we don’t want hoards of golfers descending onto what is the most amazing golf destination, Varna in Bulgaria. Before it has any chance of becoming a top golf destination, flying to Varna does have to become a little more accessible, we flew Wiz Air from Luton this is the only flight going to Varna on a Saturday. There is I believe another flight from Birmingham on a Thursday. I must confess there was a certain amount of leg pulling when mentioning Wiz Air, but they were fine, as good as most other airlines. We played three courses, which are all that is there at the moment, The Lighthouse, Black Sea Ram and Thracian Cliffs. The Lighthouse designed by Ian Woosnam and attached to our hotel of the same name was very pleasant and very playable, a modern design good greens and good holes, everyone in our party scored well here. Next we played Black Sea Rama, odd name but a magnificent Gary Player designed layout, one of the best courses I have played anywhere. Finally, the most stunning and spectacular course I have played worldwide, the amazing Thracian Cliffs. Host two weeks before to the Volvo Match play, designed again by Gary Player and what a visionary to be able to fit this course into this piece of land incredible, I will say that smug little old me was the only person not to lose a ball, and one of our guests lost eleven !! The Lighthouse hotel was excellent and our guided tour to Balchik also very interesting, so, all in all; we had a great time, and yes we are definitely going back sooner rather than later; so if you would like to join us visit the garypikegolf.com web site, and head for the calendar, for all of our escorted holidays, tours and tuition breaks.

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Tom Watson receives Golf Foundation ‘Spirit of Golf ’ Award The winner of The Open at Muirﬁeld in 1980, Watson received the award from the charity that changes the lives of young people through golf, in front of a packed audience at the R&A Swingzone in Muirﬁeld’s tented village. Foundation President Colin Montgomerie was there to lead the welcome for Tom and warmly praised his contribution to the sport. Also starring in the zone was a group of young local children. The boys and girls played in a ‘Tri-Golf’ challenge against Tom and then asked him questions about how he started in the game as a young boy in Kansas, encouraged to play by his father.

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Tom follows a stellar list of Spirit of Golf Award recipients. This includes Gary Player (2007), Tony Jacklin (2008), Lee Westwood (2009), Ian Poulter (2010), Ernie Els (2011) and Peter Alliss (2012). Golf Foundation www.golf-foundation.org Report by golfbusinessnews.com

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SARAHBENNETTGOLF Come and visit Sarah at Three Rivers Golf & Country Club and learn from a Ladies European Tour & PGA Qualified Professional. Sarah has over 20 years of experience in the industry, a former +4 hcp player, one of the lowest handicap’s achieved in the UK. Sarah was one of a select few British players to win the Moria Smyth Salver (low amateur Women’s British Open). A certified TPI Junior L2 Fitness Instructor and Jim Hardy Plane Truth Certified Instructor Sarah coaches players new to the game, through to County and the Professional ranks. She is delighted to pass on her first-hand experience to guide and assist her clients with course management techniques incorporating the mental side with her specific qualification. Lessons available with Sarah: 07719 617349

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From one extreme to the other - use the weather Well, the temperature has risen from a lowly 17 degrees to tropical 30 degrees in the space of days and as golfers we have to make adjustments to the now fast running fairways and what we perceive to be unlucky bounces and playing to firm greens. These adjustments require creativity and vision and how best to play a variety of shots whilst reducing the amount of hook or slice spin! The player who achieves this at Club level and Muirfield will be victorious. (Who will it be?) I would like to share with you one of my most natural and inexpensive training aids along with my favourite distance control putting drills. Make use of the sun! Sarah’s shadow drill is great for working on a number of swing issues such as. • Backswing Sway • Lack of Upper-Body rotation • Reverse Spine angle • Over swing I have only chosen a select few, but it certainly gives you instant feedback with limited finance! Tee pegs can be placed in the ground to indicate the starting point and end result of the movement required. This can also be used for putting to note any lower-body movement. Sarah’s Sub Par Game This is my favourite putting drill to work upon distance control whilst achieving the most suitable speed at which the putt should be hit at the hole.( “capture distance.”) If the ball is travelling too quickly the 4 ¼” size of the hole will be greatly reduced. Once set up the distances between each ball can be increased or decreased depending upon the length of putt to be practised.

1. 5 Balls set up two paces from the hole with a club placed just under a foot behind the hole acting as the “no go zone” 2. The balls are putted once from each position, with the scoring as detailed below.

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If the ball strikes the club or is short of the hole, then your score for that ball is +1 (Bogey)

If the ball ﬁnishes between the hole and the club, it counts as a par (even) The ball has every chance of being holed and ﬁnishes within a respectable distance.

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The player’s score of the 5 putts is the cumulative total of each ball. This game can be played individually or against each other for some friendly competition for a cool drink on a hot day!

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The Jubilee Cup Update from Jubilee Cup Committee, sponsored by Seabrook Warehousing, and reported by Chairman Phil Redhead

To see up to date results go to www.jubileecup.com The Jubilee Cup Committee and our sponsor, Seabrook Warehousing Ltd, are very pleased that we are able to reﬂect the latest position of results to date on the website and in Essex Golfer Magazine. We have now concluded the League phase of the competition, and by the time you read this magazine we will also have played our Quarter Finals with results being posted on the website showing our Semi-Finalists! Well done and a big thank you to all participating clubs this year - all playing with a great spirit and with some excellent feedback being provided to the Committee on welcoming home clubs, venues and camaraderie on the course. Colne Valley GC Winners 2012

Without your integrity and fair-play we could not possibly hope to run such an exciting competition - thank you all, and for those not progressing to the QFs, see you for the 2014 competition! I would also like to speciﬁcally thank two Committee members who have really oiled the wheels in ensuring the competition runs smoothly and results are updating in a really efﬁcient manner Results Secretary Neil Mitchell from Crondon Park, and web guru Christer Stenbacka from Stockbrook Manor. Congratulations to the following teams in winning their Leagues (with some really impressive scoring) and becoming a Jubilee Cup Quarter Finalist! Matches to be played 4th August as below: QF1.

Bentley v Benton Hall @ Crondon Park

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Stock Brook Manor v South Essex @ Colne Valley Golf Club

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Crondon v Colchester @ Bentley Golf Club

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Thorpe Hall v Colne Valley @ Stock Brook Manor

Also, let us not forget that we are also tracking our competition Order of Merit for singles and pairs players - still a long way to go but currently 13 handicapper Nic Hull from Burnham on Crouch GC is leading the singles, and Stoke by Nayland GC partnership Roger Gardiner and Shaun Underwood (17 and 19 handicap respectively) are leading Order of Merit scorers. Check out the website for full details about the Jubilee Cup Competition: including full Competition Rules (such as player eligibility details). You will also be able to see there the Entry form for 2014 competition entry – entries will be required to be returned by end of October 2013, to allow for the AGM and draw to take place in November. I am happy to accept entries with immediate effect! Any suggestions for the website please do not hesitate to contact us! All the best for the year ahead Phil Redhead, Chairman

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Society of Essex Lady Captains 2nd Summer Meeting at Bentley a resounding success! The Society of Essex Lady Captains second Summer Meeting took place at Bentley Golf Club in mid July. With a large field of almost 90 past and present Essex Lady Captains attending, the club allowed us to tee off from 4 tees which meant everyone got onto the course in less than an hour. Summer had finally arrived but a welcome breeze helped to keep the temperature to a pleasant level. The course was in excellent condition and the scores in the 4BBB competition were high. Liz Potter last year's Lady Captain hosted the day and Club Captain Eddie Carrick had great pleasure in joining all the ladies in the evening for the meal and prize giving. Liz and her very helpful band of ladies helped to ensure the day went really well and the halfway hut was very much appreciated by all. The ladies enjoyed a truly delicious meal, before the presentation of the prizes. Thanks to Bentley Golf Club for hosting the event and making us all very welcome. It was a high scoring day with any pair with less than 23 The winners with Eddie Carrick (Club Captain Bentley) points on each nine or less than 44 points overall, not getting and Jan Collier (Lady President of the Society). a look in at the prizes. Two pairs finished with 46 points and in 4th place were Jane Sheehan Warley Park GC and Karen Curran Ilford GC, 3rd place went to Chris Wilkins Warley Park GC and Val Millhouse Rayleigh. In second place with 47 points ocb were June Morgan Langdon Hills GC and Carolyn Harris Braintree, the overall winners of the day and the Joyce Layland Cup, also with 47 points, were Jane Collier Forrester Park GC and Judie Dunbar Channels GC.

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NEWS FROM FAR AND WIDE: During the past few weeks, a number of our County players competed in some national and regional open tournaments. Some of them acquitted themselves very well indeed. We are proud of them all. Now read on: The 72 hole English Men’s Open Stroke Play Championship (Brabazon Trophy) was played on 26th to 29th June at Formby in Lancashire. In an international field of 150 players, Jack Hiluta (Chelmsford) finished in 37th place while Bobby Keeble (Crowlands Heath) finished 44th. The 36 hole England Golf South Eastern Group Men’s County Qualifier was played on 13th July at South Bedfordshire Golf Club. In a field of 65, Andy May (Boyce Hill) finished 8th, Jordan Wallace (Abridge) finished 11th and James Allen (Chelmsford) finished 12th. The 72 hole English Boy’s Under 16 Open Stroke Play Championship (McGregor Trophy) was played at Seacroft on 16th to 18th July. In an international field of 144, Louis Lazarus (Romford) finished in 5th place. His final round of 69 was 5 shots below the CSS. A fine performance indeed. The 36 hole England Golf Junior Championship was played at Sundridge Park on 17th July. In a field of 81, Mitchel Sarling (Rochford Hundred) finished in 10th place, Taylor Carter (also of Rochford Hundred) finished 16th and Dominic Piccolo (Channels) finished 21st. The 72 hole English Boy’s Open Stroke Play Championship (Carris Trophy) will be played at West Lancashire Golf Club from 23rd – 26th July. Last year our County amateur Champion Bobby Keeble (Crowlands Heath) came within a whisker of winning this prestigious event, losing in a playoff at the fourth extra hole. This year Bobby will be trying to go one better. Daniel Garner (Romford) is also in the starting line-up, his handicap having recently come down to scratch. We wish them both success. MEANWHILE BACK ON HOME TURF: The Herbert Bishop Vase was hosted by Boyce Hill Golf Club on Thursday 27th June. On a challenging course the scoring was very competitive, the team finishing in 18th place being only 5 stableford points behind the winners

HERBERT BISHOP VASE Played at Boyce Hill Golf Club - 27 June 2013 Results Graham Lock

H'd 13

Simon Pennington

Stapleford Abbotts

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Keith Feaviour

John Stace

Harwich & Dovercourt

David Kelly

Graham Anslow

Boyce Hill

Bill Murphy

Jeff Williams

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Terry Hewlett

Len Willis

Crondon Park

Barrie Minns

Julie Ruscoe

Colchester

The Vase was won by Graham Lock and Simon Pennington of Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club with a better ball Stableford score of 37 points. Graham has won this event for three years running although this year with a different partner. Just behind them on 36 points were Harwich and Dovercourt represented by Keith Feaviour and John Stace, and Boyce Hill represented by David Kelly and Graham Anslow. Medals were awarded to the teams placed first and second. The highest placed six teams won prizes of bottles of wine. This competition is open to the Captains and Secretaries of affiliated clubs or nominated committee members. Forty Clubs fielded a team. Three Clubs fielded a Lady in their team. One of them, Julie Ruscoe of Colchester Golf Club was among the prize winners with playing partner Barrie Minns. Our thanks to Boyce Hill Golf Club who presented their course in immaculate condition and rounded off the day by serving up an excellent meal for the players. We hope that each and every one of the Captains, Secretaries and Committee Members who took part enjoyed the event whatever their score. THE ICING ON THE CAKE: This year Canons Brook Golf Club celebrate their 50th anniversary. As part of those celebrations they Continued over

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A group photo of all who participated. Seated on the bench in front are from left to right :- Alex Woodward (Essex County Captain), Cyril Beaton (The sole surviving founder member of Canons Brook Golf Club) John Peters, (President of the Essex Golf Union), Brian Munro ( Captain of Canons Brook GC) and Gordon Ward (President of Canons Brook GC).

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President with a plaque to commemorate the occasion. In his response, John Peters congratulated Canons Brook on attaining this very special birthday. He went on to thanks them not only for a very memorable afternoon and evening, but also for their staunch and generous support for the County Golf Union over many decades. He then presented an inscribed glass memento to Brian Munro as a mark of our appreciation. He concluded by wishing the Club a most happy and memorable 50th Anniversary year and our very best wishes for the future. We eventually departed into the night with our hearts and minds full of goodwill towards our hosts. CLIFFORDS TROPHY Channels Golf Club – Thursday 18th July 2013

very kindly invited County President John Peters and Essex Golf Union representatives to play a friendly match against their Captain and past captains on Wednesday 26th June and dine with them afterwards. We cannot speak too highly of their generous hospitality. It was a day not to be missed. After a light lunch we proceeded to the First Tee where Cyril Beaton, their only surviving founder member, presented each of our 12 players with a sleeve of golf balls, each ball inscribed with a reference to the Canons Brook 50th Anniversary – a collector’s item that was much appreciated. The 18 holes four ball better ball match resulted in a draw; not just an “honourable draw” but a real draw, 3 games each. How friendly is that ! After a change of clothes and a pause for rehydration we sat down to dine. During the course of an excellent meal; Cyril Beaton told us about the first ever golf played on the course. The first 9 holes became open for play in May 1963. An inaugural fourball game was played by Henry Cotton who designed the course: Sir Richard Costain (the first Club Captain) whose company built it: Cyril, who was the first ViceCaptain and Ian Large who was their first Club Professional. As Cyril said, it was an awesome experience playing in such company but something to look back on with pride and pleasure. Captain Brian Munro then proposed a toast to the Essex Golf Union and presented our County 36

Cliffords Trophy winner- Sam Bray (Maylands GC) With Tony Stubbings the proprietor of Channels GC, the sponsor of the event and John Peters, President of the Essex Golf Union.

In 2008 Channels Golf Club very generously donated the Clifford Trophy to the County Golf Union and the competition has become a very popular event in the Order of Merit calendar. 69 players contested the Cliffords Trophy which is a 36 hole stroke play event sponsored by Tony Stubbings and family. In extremely hot and humid conditions the recently revised Channels course layout was presented in excellent condition and proved a stern albeit very trying test of golf especially given the unusually warm weather. The event was won by Sam Bray from Maylands Golf Club with a 2 round total of 145, in 2nd place was Taylor Carter (Rochford Hundred) on

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countback from Elliott Oxlade (Chelmsford), both players returning a score of 146. The handicap prizes were won by Elliott Oxlade (Chelmsford) with a nett score of 138 and in 2nd place was Sam Bray (Maylands) with a nett 139.

NORMAN PLUM TROPHY Quarter-Final To be played on or before the 21 July 2013

Played on the 21st July 2013

CLIFFORDS TROPHY Played at Channels Golf Club - 18 July 2013 Par -71 Name Sam Taylor Elliott Hugh Jake Scott

Bray Carter Oxlade Campbell Bacon Hudson

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CCS Rd2 - 72 Nett Gross Rd-1 Rd-2 H'cap Rd-1 Rd-2 Total 71 145 74 71 68 3 1 74 72 146 73 71 4 73 73 146 69 69 74 74 75 -1 73 147 3 75 73 148 72 70 1 75 73 148 74 72

Total 139 144 138 149 142 146

The Warren

214

* Colne Valley

214

Thorpe Hall

222

Channels

212

Theydon Bois

225

Thorndon Park

201

The Essex

221

Stoke by Nayland

237

* Colne Valley won on highest away points

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Semi-Final

East Berkshire Stag 2013 Wednesday 3rd July

To be played on or before the 18 August 2013

Six players represented Essex Colts in this exacting 36 hole competition. Jordan Wallace, Bobby Keeble, Dan Garner, Mason Papple, Tom Barker & Louis Lazarus.

Thorpe Hall

Theydon Bois

Colne Valley

Stoke by Nayland

At the practice round on the Tuesday all members played exceedingly well, so hopes were high for the Wednesday. The course is quite tight, in extremely good condition with rough to be avoided.

LESLIE F WOOD CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter Final Results

Along with The Stag, an individual stroke play tournament, there is a three man aggregate Inter County team event. Essex entered two teams. Both Bobby Keeble and Mason Papple had scores of 73 & 73 – total 146, good but not good enough. The winner was Kyle Porter, a BB&O player from Bearwood Lakes with a score of 140.

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Colchester

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Forrester Park

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The best of the two Essex teams came second, four shots away from the winning BB&O team’ score of 449.

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Quarter Final Results

Semi-Final

Played on Sunday 30 June 2013

To be played Monday 12 August 2013 Venue

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Bentley 5!

Clacton on Sea

Boyce Hill 6!

Three Rivers

Colne Valley

Chingford

Upminster

Stoke by Nayland

County Officals attending - Steve Golding & Philip Kirkham

The Warren 3! Crondon Park

Stoke by Nayland

Colchester

Upminster

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County Officals attending - Roger Walmsley & John McInernery

Semi Final Results The Final will be held at Bentley Golf Club

Played on Sunday 21 July 2013

on Monday 10 September 2013

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Bentley 7

Colne Valley

Three Rivers 6

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FINAL

Quarter Final Draw

BENTLEY v THREE RIVERS

To be played: Sunday 4 August 2013

To be played at Crondon Park Golf Club on Sunday 13 October 2013

Orsett

Rochford Hundred

THORNTON CUP PLATE

To be played at Boyce Hill Golf Club

Quarter-Final

County Official on Duty - Robert Holland

2pm Tee-off To be played on Sunday 28 July 2013

Warley Park The Rayleigh Club

Boyce Hill

Colne Valley

Theydon Bois

Abridge

Upminster

Benton Hall

The Essex

County Official on Duty - Stephen Golding

*Three Rivers

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County Official on Duty - Mike Hart

Away Team

Chingford

Romford

Colchester

Thorndon Park

Gosfield Lake

Chelmsford

Stoke by Nayland *Upminster

Stoke by Nayland

To be played at Braintree Golf Club 2.30pm Tee-off County Official on Duty - Neil Poulson * Three Rivers go through as Romford have withdrawn

*Upminster win after a play-off.

Braintree

To be played at Gosfield Lake 2pm Tee-off

Played on or before 19 July 2013 Home Team

Gosfield Lake

To be played at Orsett golf club 2.30 pm Tee-off

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South East Group (North) E.G. Mens County Qualifying South Beds Golf club 13th July 2013

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Foursomes

The County travelled to South Beds golf club to play the most important fixture of the year, full of hope and anticipating a good result, unfortunately a fiery golf course and an exceptionally hot day took its toll. The best of the morning rounds came from Andy May with a superb one under par 70, with the next best coming from Mitchell Sarling 72 +1, In the afternoon Andy May showed his class and consistency, shooting a lever par 71 to finish the 36 holes -1. AM

Alex Woodward

151

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Andy May

141

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Jordan Wallace

143

Mitchell Sarling

148

Mason Papple

150

James Allen

143

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S Claridge & J Rutherford

A May & G Oliver

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T Anderson & W Symonds

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M Papple & T Watkins

3&1

J Brooks & A Collman

J Wallace & J Slater

4&2

L Watchan & L Groves

Total Foursomes

Tom Watkins

4&3

Gary Oliver

4&3

Alex Woodward

3&2

J Brooks

Mitchell Sarling

2&1

W Symonds

Andy May

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J Rutherford

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Mason Papple

S Claridge

6&5

Jordan Wallace

2&1

A Collman

Jordan Slater

A/S

L Watchan

Total Singles

T Anderson

L Groves

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Bob Paton South East Group (North) ESSEX V HERTFORDSHIRE Ashridge Golf Club 7th July 2013 On the hottest day of the year the County travelled to the delightful Ashridge golf club for their penultimate league ﬁxture of the season against Hertfordshire, this was a ﬁxture Essex won narrowly last year and it was an even closer game this year. The County got off to a tremendous start with County Captain Alex Woodward and Mitchell Sarling Leading the way, closely followed by Andy May and Gary Oliver and the newly crowned “Jordanians” giving Essex a 3-1 advantage in the morning foursomes. The afternoon singles produced some superb golf

only needed a half from the final two games to secure a victory and when we lost the seventh match and Jordan Slater in the final game stood on the 17th tee two down with two to play; it looked as if Hertfordshire were about to snatch victory from us in a match we never looked like losing. However showing some tenacity and a little talent Jordan won the 17th and found himself with a three footer on the 18th to win the match for Essex. Some credit goes to the County officials for keeping the team supplied with water on what was a very hot day and without the use of a buggy Bob Paton

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"Confused About Cardio?" Cardiovascular exercise is a massive discussion within the fitness Industry. The media, NHS/government advertise widely that long duration cardio is essential for health and fitness.........professionals within the fitness industry like myself totally disagree. There is most certainly a place for long walks and cycle rides; however, I would say this is more for the training of the mind! Athletes who run marathons or do long, big endurance events are also totally different as they have to do some long duration/distance cardio to better their sport. Some golfers would say...... “They are endurance athletes in that case"?? To an extent, yes this is true; however, in my opinion and my experience in training golfers walking the course is the easy bit!!!!! Golfers get good at this by practising their sport!!! So what should golfers be doing when it comes to Cardio!!? My answer would be 100% sprint training. A form of HIIT (high intensity interval training). I believe sprint training or interval training is a "fast track to fitness" but also is absolutely essential in building power, speed, agility and quickness in a sportsman. Not only does your cardiovascular fitness improve with sprints or interval training, but you also build lean muscle tissue. With sprinting, in particular, I believe your obliques (one of the most important set of muscles in golfers to produce power!!) strengthen and develop amazingly!! Look at a long distance runner vs a sprinter in the Olympics!! What body looks the strongest and most powerful!!!? So, some people due to injuries cannot sprint, this is fine, chose another form.........the rower is great to do intervals on, the cross trainer can be used although not my favourite and also the bike! For the more advanced athlete, sprints can be performed up hills too, which is one of my favourites!!! Ouch! Lastly......how!!? Part 2 of this article I will discuss exactly how you can start bringing sprint training into your week; a lot of bootcamps will incorporate sprint training so you may be able to find one nearby that will teach you......my Bootcamp is every Sunday 830am-10am at crowne plaza resort five lakes in which I focus a lot on sprint training. Contact me for more info. Look forward to bombarding with you with sprint training in the next article!!! Enjoy the sunshine!

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Clactons Senior Captains Day Success Clacton-on-Sea Senior`s Captain Jeff Sinnott welcomed 80 Senior members to "Captains Day" the winner was the very popular Richard Borstel, second was a new member Ray Crossﬁeld and in third place was Dave Cocker. The 18 hole Over 80s Seniors Captain Jeff Sinnott winner was George congratulating Captains Day Bedding. The Over 80s 9 winner Richard Borstal holes winner was Frank Ficken. The 9 holes under 80s winner was Jim Harper closely followed in second place by Trevor Trill. In the scratch competition, Gold division winner was John Crick. The Silver division winner was Arthur Newton and in the Bronze division the winner was the much surprised John O’Regan..

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Holiday Golf For your free advert in holiday golf, E-mail no more than 50 words with your details to info@essexgolfer.com For more listings go to www.essexgolfer.com FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 bed, both en-suite, villa in the Palm Springs area, Southern California. Situated on a 27 hole champion golf course. Private pool and spa. Gated community with club house, pro shop, tennis courts, fitness centre, bar and dining room. Price £400 per week. Contact elainemcgilvray@yahoo.co.uk for further information. FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 bedroom semi-detached villa at Mar Menor Golf Resort. 15 minutes from Murcia airport.Secluded southerly faced rear garden with private pool. A 5 minute walk to 1st tee, clubhouse, restaurants and bars.Guests receive residents rate green fees at MMGR and 5 other associated local courses.Gated security around complex.Contact: Andy Jones on 07739171287 or golfaj@btinternet.com * FOR RENT: Parc da Floresta Golf Resort and Spa, Algarve.Lovely villa in a fabulous position overlooking the golf course and pool. Brilliant golf, beautiful beaches, fantastic restaurants, children’s activities – everyone’s happy! Three bedrooms (sleeps 6).Very comfortable.For more details google Owners Direct and then click on our villa ref: P6250 FOR RENT: Costa de la Luz between Seville and Faro, minutes from topclass Islantilla Golf Resort and sandy beaches. 2 bedroom house ( sleeps 4-6) private urbanisation, shared pool, own parking, fully equiped kitchen, living/dining area, 2 WCs, bathroom, two outside patios, BBQ. Details www.miradordelgolf.co.uk FOR SALE: Reluctant sale after 25 years of Barnham Broom golf resort apartment in Norfolk. Free unlimited golf for up to 4 people on two 18 hole courses plus free use of swimming pool, sauna, steam room and tennis. First floor apt with balcony overlooking course, fully furnished. One week late April and one early October, each week is just one payment of £400 for the next 50 years. Six miles from Norwich and 2 hours from London. Contact John McNeice on 01708 744305 or jeremy.mcneice@bt.com FOR RENT: Costa Del Sol,150 yards to 1st tee,2 bedroom,2 bathroom apartment at royal golf miraflores;2 swimming pools, video entry, sky TV .For more info call Geoff on 07723074809 or email me at geoffrey.arnold1@btinternet.com FOR SALE: A weeks stay in a luxury lodge at The Carrick on Loch Lomond starting 7th July, The lodge is set within lovely surroundings, overlooks the golf course and full use of the facilities at Cameron house are available, £2000 ono, normally £3400 for this week. TEL 0785 4980509. FOR SALE: Time-share 2 bedroom apartment for 2 weeks in September at the Alto golf & country club, Alvor on the Algarve. (golf available at a discount). Beautifully maintained grounds, facilities with in-door & out-door pools, tennis, restaurant, bar etc. Annual maintenance fee £480 per week. Asking price £3000 for 2 weeks. Peter Maris TEL 01992 572777 email: petermaris@btinternet.com FOR RENT:Overlooking Bernard Langer designed course from front & back terraces, this 2 bed apartment offers the ideal location to explore the peaceful Spanish area of the Costa Azahar, between Barcelona and Valencia. Prices from £200 PW. Offers great value for money, with all mod consand laundry service. Larger groups can be accommodated, please contact 07711470146 or email nigelmartin2006@hotmail.co.uk FOR RENT: Hua Hin, Thailand. Luxury 2 bedroom Jacuzzi pool villa on resort with full amenities next to Palm Hills Golf Course. Sleeps 4 at £500 for 7 nights. Golf with transfers arranged at excellent local golf courses. Longstay rates available. Contact Julie Chandler: Tel: 01621 774404 or julie@golfofsiam.com

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Win a new Altonwood Season Ticket and experience golf club membership at FIVE superb courses in Surrey & Kent... We have got together with the team at The Altonwood Group to give you an exclusive opportunity to win one of their brand new style memberships aimed at attracting time poor golfers to their clubs. The Altonwood Season Ticket will provide golfers in the region and in the core catchment area of London an ‘oyster card’ type membership whereby members are able to enjoy all the benefits of club membership but without the commitment to an annual membership – worth £299! Many golfers do not play often enough to make a full club membership worthwhile. However, many of those golfers would still like to enjoy the benefits of belonging to a club, maintaining an official handicap and participating in club competitions while not being confined to playing just one course over and over again – well now you can! The Altonwood Season Ticket provides a number of unique benefits: • Access to ALL five golf clubs in the Altonwood Group including Westerham, Woldingham, Surrey National, Godstone and the group’s flagship course The Addington (A Golf World Top 100 Course in GB & Ireland). • Get a Handicap Certificate • Play in Club competitions • FREE Golf Lesson • Plus receive up to 50% off standard green fee costs with your card • Additional benefits including discounts on range balls, buggy hire and food & beverages. • Once your £299 ‘credit’ has been used up, golfers will be able to ‘Top Up’ at any time or upgrade to full club membership • If you decide to upgrade to any Altonwood 5 or 7 day membership at any time throughout the year, we will credit your £299 payment against your first year’s full membership – that’s a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! So how do you enter? Simple... just answer the following question:

“How many courses does the Altonwood Season Ticket give you access to?” Email your answers to: info@essexgolfer.com Can’t wait to see if you’ve won? To ﬁnd out more about how to purchase this brand new style of club membership visit us now at www.altonwood-group.co.uk or call 0845 077 9003 Entries must be recieved by 8th September 2013 Only one entry per person. No cash equivalent. *Subject to T&C’s

Gary Player Appears in ESPN The Magazine’s ‘Body Issue’

ESPN The Magazine has featured the legendary golfer Gary Player in the line-up of athletes for their fifth annual ‘Body Issue’. At age 77, Player, who is widely regarded as a pioneer in sports fitness and as Golf’s ‘Global Ambassador’, will be the oldest athlete in the feature’s five-year history. “Fitness has been a passion, a way of life and one of the keys to my success in golf,” said Player, who has won 165 golf championships worldwide, including nine Majors. “When ESPN approached me with this unique opportunity to show off my body that has served me so well over my 60 year career, I agreed in the hopes that it would be inspiration for others to live well.” The Black Knight went on to say he was “honoured to do so.”

Also featured is Ladies European Tour Golfer Carly Booth who said: “This will probably be the first time my father finds out about my tattoos!” “Being included in this magazine along with some of today’s young superstar athletes has been an enjoyable experience,” said Player. “I hope my appearance demonstrates the importance and value of maintaining your body and making a lifelong commitment to staying fit and healthy.” ESPN The Magazine’s fifth annual ‘Body Issue’ www.ESPN.com/BodyIssue Gary Player www.GaryPlayer.com Report by golfbusinessnews.com

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Bucket List Calling! The Ultimate Open Championship Play every course on The Open Golf Championship circuit Our Open is played on some of the ﬁnest courses in our country. I've been thinking it would be a great challenge to play each and every course (before I'm too old!) I hope some of you can join me! Therefore I 'am starting a new society to play each and every course used for 'The Open'. This is over a period of 2 to 3 years First Round : Mid August : Royal Liverpool Golf Club & Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club

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Lost Earring The summer before last I found a lovely earring on the 17th green at Five Lakes GC on the Links course. Despite my best efforts I was never able to reunite it with its owner. Somebody’s day was probably spoilt when they realised they had lost it, so I am hoping that we can make that person’s day if we can reunite the earring with its owner. Fingers crossed Julie Dent Hon Secretary Five Lakes Golf Club

Letters to the Editor Having played our wonderful game for nearly ﬁfty years I have always been interested in its history. I recently came across a report of a presentation to Mr Tiger Woods subsequent to his 1997 masters win and his three U.S. Amateurs. He was awarded the Arnold Palmer Award by the great man himself but before presenting the new kid on the block with the award he said, and I quote. “I have something to say. You (Tiger) have an enormous responsibility. When I think of when I started playing the U.S. Tour so long ago and how much it has changed, it is truly amazing. I think we should all be very thankful, but we should also be very careful. Remember how we got here and the guys who helped us to get here. You guys are now playing for vast sums of money. Always remember that you have an obligation to protect the integrity and traditions of the game. It is important. When I see bad conduct, it truly disturbs me. It’s all right here, he said, placing his hands on Tiger’s shoulders. The responsibility is on all your shoulders. Protect the game. It’s beautiful.” Sadly, he did not listen. Stanley W Cartwright Member of The Burstead Golf Club after 40 years at Upminster Golf Club,

Matt Stables is a PGA ‘AA’ Teaching Professional based at North Weald Golf Club near Epping. Matt played collegiate golf in the USA and today competes in regional and national pro tournaments. As a teacher, Matt is involved with the Essex County Academy Program and is qualiﬁed in club making, golf ﬁtness and the mental side of golf. As a golf coach, Matt believes in good fundamentals, including an on plane swing, an understanding of each individual’s strengths and weaknesses, plus an effective short game. Golf tuition is available from Matt call 01992 522118 mobile 07808 003 619, or www.mattstablesgolf.com

Using Flighscope to take your game to a New Level You may have seen that many of the top pros are using Flighscope or Trackman to help them improve their game. Justin Rose has used it with his coach Sean Foley extensively; so if it is being used at the highest level what beneﬁt can it have for the average golfer? I have been using it in my coaching and I can honestly say it has taken things to a new level for coach and player.

What is Flightscope & what information does it give you? Flightscope does 2 things. Firstly, it tracks the ball via Doppler radar and gives information about the ball ﬂight; including distance, direction, spin, speed, launch angle & more. The other thing it does is track the club in 3D giving information regarding how the club impacts the ball, including swing path, angle of attack, clubface angle etc. Initially, the average player may think this is information overload and way too much to think about to be useful. However it won't be when explained and you will quickly get the idea of the information and what you need to focus on. What you will get, is clear and measurable information about what you need to improve your ball striking by really understanding what is happening at impact and the resulting ball flight. Other ways Flighscope can help your game You can work out your club distancesFlightscope will give you carry and total distance of all your shots with every club, 52

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which will give you good information about how to manage your game on the course. You can see if your clubs are performing for youYou can see if a new club would perform better than your current club and if a new club is worth investing in. Find the best setting on your Adjustable Driver- Many people have an adjustable driver and different setting can have a dramatic effect on performance. Discover which is the best setting for you to get the most out of it. Please contact me to see how Flighscope can take your game to a new level. Or contact your local PGA Professional

Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club Venue chosen for the 2009 Essex Amateur Championships

Sunday 1st September 2013

BATTLE OF BRITAIN ~ OPEN Open to male members and Elite Juniors belonging to Affiliated Clubs, and Professionals Maximum competition handicap 28 (Handicap Certificate required) a.m. Greensome Foursomes Stableford Bob Close Challenge Cup p.m. 4 ball Betterball Stableford - Blenheim Trophy Aggregate 36 hole - Spitfire Trophy (Trophies to be retained at the Club)

plus 1st, 2nd and 3rd aggregate prizes, and 1st and 2nd prizes a.m. and p.m. (no pair takes more than one prize)

36 holes of competition golf, Lunch & Dinner and Prizes, also including a donation to R.A.F.A.

£ 64 per pair

56 Pairs Limit – on first come first served basis 18 tee times are reserved for 18 pairs from other clubs Closing date is Friday 23rd August 2013 or earlier if oversubscribed You will be paired with Clacton players Optional raffle sweepstake (It is a condition of entry that jacket & tie be worn in the evening) Call the Club on 01255 421919 for direct application

GT LAW JUNIOR GOLF TOUR Original junior golf tour in Essex and Suffolk Come and play like the stars of the European Tour, chase your dreams No handicap required as you play a course measured for your age group Last years Order of Merit Champion Charlie Dodds Fantastic prizes for each age group Great courses Schedule for 2013 5th August Garon Park 15th August Stoke-by-Nayland 22nd August Crowland Heath 28th October Channels

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With this coaching line up helping your child, think how they will improve.

Lee Porter, the PGA Professional attached to Hylands Golf Complex in Chelmsford, has been voted Clubmaker of the Year by the Golf Clubmakers Association in the UK. Lee now ranks in the top ten custom-ďŹ t clubmakers throughout Europe. No wonder he counts 8 touring golf pros as customers, including the ever popular local Pro, Robbie Coles.

The Centre Strike - The Purest Fundamental "Today's clubs are so forgiving you can hit it anywhere on the face and still get a result" A common statement, but unfortunately complete rubbish. So, let me give you a piece of advice: If you cannot consistently hit the centre of the face on your irons or the middle of the face on your woods, you will never reach your golfing potential. There are two causes of inconsistent striking - your clubs are incorrect for you or your technique needs some work. However, you cannot work on technique until you address equipment. This does not mean new equipment; it can just be a case of modifying what you have got. Over the years, I have read many golf books and I fail to give the author any credibility if there is no mention of centre strikes. I read a lot about swing plane but how can you preach about this if a basic fundamental like the lie angle is incorrect? If the iron was upright (toe off the floor) and the swing was good the ball would go left, unless the player made an adjustment or compensation during the swing. You cannot make a good swing with a poorly fitting golf club and expect to hit the ball consistently. I have also come to the conclusion that the word 'Standard' is the worst word in golf and over the years has probably wrecked more people's golf games than anything else. 54

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There is no standard, there is no standard length, no standard lie, no standard weight, and no standard flex - do I need to go on? However, these are all aspects that effect striking the ball in the centre of the face. One of the first things we are taught when we start the game is how to align the head it is incredible how many Golfers I see who cannot do this due to their equipment. Your equipment should allow you to find the centre of the club, if it doesn't, then it's wrong. With regards to hitting the ball anywhere on the face think of it like this - for every dimple you miss the sweet spot by you are losing out on both ball speed and directional control - and for what, to be 'Standard'? ÂŠ 2013 Lee Porter Golf Solutions

Talk to your local PGA Professional or contact me at Hylands Golf Complex on 01277 356016 email: porterlee@mac.com

English Schools Golf Championship 10th July Held at Woodhall Spa GC The English Schools golf championship took place at the testing Woodhall Spa course in Lincolnshire on Wednesday 10th July. The format of the competition was stapleford off of full handicaps. Southend High School for boys first man out was Jack Dyer (3). Jack started a bit nervously bogeying the first 2 holes but managed to get both of those shots back by the turn by birdieing the two par fives. As he stood on the 18th tee, he was 1 under par, but an errant tee shot unfortunately cost him a bogey at the last. However, a level par round and a score of 39pts gave Southend boys a wonderful start. George Lester(3) was the second player out; he unfortunately didn't get the chance to play a practice round as he only arrived back from his holiday on the Tuesday. George started well and was only two over at the turn, but tiredness kicked in on the back nine and he finished 8 over par and a score of 31pts. Toby Gibbons(4) was the last player out; like Jack, he started badly double bogeying three of the first 3 holes, but once again he fought on and was only 3 over by the turn. On the back nine, he continued to hit fairways and greens regularly and was only 4 over at the 17th tee. Unfortunately, he missed a three footer on the 17th for par and hit his second shot out of bounds on the last for a round of 79 and 33 pts. A score of 72 pts put Southend boys in 13th place only 5 pts off the lead. All three students played extremely well and thoroughly enjoyed the tournament and we look forward to trying to qualify in years to come. Report by Richard Casey

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Sarah’s England Call Up Sarah Bennett Three Rivers Head Teaching Professional has been appointed the England Golf U18 East Region Lead Coach for the AASE Programme. Sarah said, “I am delighted to be working along side a number of top England coaches and really look forward to the challenge and sharing my years of playing and now coaching experiences with the East region’s Elite players, providing them with a platform for the key areas to develop.” “This additional position will not impact my work at Three Rivers but enhance my knowledge further. I will continue to run a comprehensive programme for juniors, new players, club members and working with the Essex Ladies to grow the number of girls entering the game whilst progressing our Essex Ladies future County Teams with our up and coming young players.”

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Harry shoots Junior Course record Lee Westwood Golf School student Harry Brister shot the junior course record at his home club of Bawburgh Golf Club. With 2 bogeys and 4 birdies Harry scored 70 on the par 72 course, his ďŹ rst time he has even shot under par in a competition. Harry said "I played shots that felt good and stuck to my game plan. I stayed in the moment, played each shot as it came and didn't get ahead of myself." Since being at the school Harry has reduced his handicap from 5.2 to 2.2

Freddie wins the Carter Cup Each year Five Lakes Club play for the Carter Cup sponsored by club professional Gary Carter. Almost 60 golfers took part on the championship Lakes course. Second place outright was taken by Derek King (23) with a nett 68, however winner of the Carter Cup was junior captain Freddie Coe (11) with a nett 67. Freddie along with Jack Garnett won the scratch prize with lowest gross scores of 78 both winning prizes.

Club Captain Richard Hardy-King with winner Freddie Coe and club professional Gary Carter.