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FUTURE PLANS AT THE WARREN There has been considerable interest amongst the golfers of Essex about the existing changes taking place at The Warren Golf & Country Club. Planning is underway for the redesigned course by renowned architects Mackenzie & Ebert, which will see the beautiful Warren golf course further enhanced by the introduction of extensive drainage and irrigation along with changes to layout of the course. The new design will allow for the major cross-overs to be eliminated and the course length extended to 7000 yards. Matthew Manning, Managing Director of The Warren Estate commented “The new layout and investment in the course will restore the Warren golf course to being the finest in Essex, and the design allows for the course development to take place with minimal disruption to play. In fact we have already refurbished the bunkers on 6 holes and plan to continue the bunker work on three more holes ready for the summer season.” It is not just the course that is seeing the benefit of investment, the clubhouse is also about to undergo a major refurbishment program. Transformation to the club house will begin with a brand new Gentlemen and Ladies locker room befitting the finest course in East Anglia. The Captain’s Lounge and Freddie’s Sports Bar will also be redecorated providing the Warren members and guests with quality food in a traditional setting. “This is a fantastic time to join The Warren as we embark on this exciting journey. Membership to The Warren will be limited and we plan to introduce a joining fee this summer. As a special offer we are inviting golfers to join now for May 2014 and you will receive up to May FREE.” To come and see the exciting new changes taking place please call us on 01245 223258 or email sales@thewarrenestate.co.uk
As usual, the New Year has brought inclement weather. We should all be used to it by now. But I still dislike playing in really muddy conditions, particularly when temporary greens and tees are being used. Still, it’s better to be out in the fresh air getting some exercise than staying at home. And temporaries have to be utilised to protect the golf courses. But you can’t stop dreaming of playing golf in shorts and shirts with the sun on your back. Anybody looking to plan a golf holiday this year should seriously consider an all inclusive package deal to Turkey. Their government has targeted golf for tourist expansion and most of the courses, hotels and facilities are first rate. They have a European Tour event now and take golf and the subsequent tourists seriously. Throw in a big depreciation in the Turkish Lira and you will find it difficult to get better value for money. If you are staying at home this year, the rain should stop by the end of March!
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Chelmsford Golf Club is one of the oldest traditional, private members' clubs in the county having celebrated our club centenary in 1993. From modest beginnings, this gem of a parkland course is now recognised as one of the best in the County of Essex and is a 'must' for the discerning golfer. Chelmsford Golf Club is a members club, which means that Adult Members hold an equal share of the Club with all other full Adult Members whilst ever they are fully paid up members. Adult Members have the right to vote at General Meetings and vote for the Management Board and other officers of the Club at the Annual General Meeting.
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We are offering both a 3 month trial and 1 year trial starting in April. Each one will have full playing rights* and enable the member to enter competitions, obtain a current handicap if not already held and play for as little as ÂŁ75 per month (depending on which scheme applied for). This is open to both men and ladies and we welcome groups coming on board so you are able to play with each other as well as join in the competitions and social events. *Subject to terms and conditions
To receive further information on our membership choices for 2014 please download the current membership brochure via our website or contact the office by telephone or email.
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CHANNELS’ THOMPSON SECURES TOUR CARD FOR 2014 Channels GC member Charlotte Thompson will play on the Ladies European Tour (LET) in 2014 after finishing in the top 30 in the Lalla Aicha Tour School Final Qualifying event. Chelmsford-based Thompson, 21 survived a jittery final round at the Samanah Country Club in Marrakech, Morocco, after sitting third going into the final day, to finish tied 27th - just inside the cut for a Tour card. Thompson is expected to begin her campaign as a professional back in Morocco, in March's €450,000 Lalla Meryem Cup, at Golf de l'Ocean, in Agadir. Thompson, who was ranked in the top 10 English order of merit before qualifying to play on the LET, said: "It's pretty much a full card; I get most of the starts on the Tour but I'll have to qualify for the Evian Masters and the Ricoh Women's British Open. "Currently I don't feel any different, I just want to get started. I played in the Open in 2012 and that was a fantastic experience in itself and, while I didn't play my best out on the course, on the range I didn't feel out of place alongside the big names. I'll be playing the game I love alongside people of the same standard and who have been doing it a lot longer than me." Turning professional and attempting the daunting Qualifying School was not just a challenge for Thompson, it was also a gamble - but it paid off handsomely.
She added: "I didn't have the best amateur year in 2013 but I'd been doing the circuit for a while now, so I thought I'd give qualifying school a try. So I turned pro with the view that if I didn't make it through Q School and get my card I'd go on the Access Tour, which is a lot bigger now. "I knew I didn't really have anything to lose; I had no expectations because I'd never done it before, which was the same when it went into the second week. Anything I gained in the second week was a bonus, because just getting there meant I had my Access card. "I had my friend, Matthew Southgate, caddying for me - he plays on the European Tour - and he just helped me heaps. I wouldn't have been able to do it without him. I learned so much from him. The courses suited me, especially at Samanah. The weather was nice and I just really enjoyed it." She may now be moving in the higher echelons of ladies' European golf but Thompson will always be a Channels girl at heart. "I've been coached by David March, at Little Channels, for as long as I can remember. I've known him since I was about five and he's not just a coach he's like a brother to me. He knows my game inside out and explains things so I can understand them," she explained. "I can't thank the members and the club enough at Channels as they've always supported me. I've always had members saying ‘well done', ‘good luck', and emailing me. It's a great club. "Even when I was younger and went to America the club and members supported me bundles and I'll still be around the club when I'm not competing. I only live in Chelmsford so, if I am having a break, I'll pop up for lunch or something - my mum works up there as well." Taking on the challenge of Qualifying School was hard enough in itself, but, arguably, the really hard work will start when the season tees off and Thompson looks to accrue sufficient winnings to be back again in 2015. She concluded: "My main aim is to keep my card for next season - anything above that is a bonus - and I would love to qualify for the Ricoh Women's British Open again as it's around a course I love, Royal Birkdale."
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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 428 174 or visit www.garypikegolf.com
Revolutionise Your Putting Stroke It is widely recognised that putting is equally important as the full swing; both add up to equal a measure of your score around 40% each. However, we tend to spend most of our coached time learning about our full swing and most of our practice time hitting full shots, often with the driver at the local driving range. This can’t possibly be totally productive. Over the next few articles I am going to concentrate my efforts on the short game; how to improve your technique and how to practice.
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The first in the series, your putting set up and most importantly the position of your elbows and grip. It is worth noting that the grip should change through the short game as we do not require any leverage or club head speed that is normally produced through a more standard full swing grip.
Now as in the picture place your hands with the sides next to each other, and your elbows facing back towards the hips. From this set up, your wrists are very much rendered passive.
Ideally, when we putt; we want to eliminate all movement of the wrists, so that the putter is swung on a very simple ark in a pendulum motion from the shoulders. This is best emphasised and worked on in the practice drill I am doing in pictures 1 thru 3.
At the top of my backswing the relationship between my hands and shoulders has remained the same, only my shoulders have moved; my lower body has remained completely stable.
Picture 1 Create an over the ball posture with your spine angle tilted as forward as possible, I have my stance
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Picture 3 Post impact, again you can see the relationship between my hands and shoulders has remained the same; my lower body has remained passive.
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Quieter hands will improve putter face control and add consistency to your stroke.
Here you can see a close up of the grip and elbow positions, both hands are aligned more to the underside of the grip and the elbows have retained their position, pointing back towards the hips. In pictures 5 and 6 you can observe the stroke with the shoulder, hand and putter relationship remaining the same.
If you are interested in improving your whole short game, why not join me at Bramshaw Golf Club in the heart of the beautiful New Forrest this summer on one of my residential short game tuition breaks, details can be found on garypikegolf.com
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Callaway Golf Introduces Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha Drivers This week Callaway Golf Company announce two new drivers for the 2014 season, Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha. The iconic Big Bertha brand name is synonymous with innovation, technology and performance leadership, and these new products deliver.
adidas Golf Introduces Next Generation of adizero Golf Footwear
adidas Golf, an industry leader in innovation, technology and performance footwear, has announced the release of the next generation of adizero golf footwear, highlighted by the radically new adizero one. To sustain the astounding success realised by adizero Tour in 2013, adidas Golf designers were challenged with taking the next step in the evolution of the franchise; to develop a lighter shoe that pushed innovation to the next level whilst delivering maximum performance and Tourwww.adidasgolf.com level traction.
SunMountain Launches New Premium Waterproof Bags SunMountain, a market leader in premium golf bags, is launching a spectacular new range of its popular H2NO waterproof bags with five feature-packed models designed to cope with rainy conditions throughout the 2014 season. Constructed from a superlightweight nylon fabric with a 2000 mm coating to protect golf clubs and accessories
The Big Bertha Alpha Driver is the first driver to enable independent adjustments of four significant performance characteristics to promote distance: loft, lie, Centre of Gravity (draw) bias, and – most innovatively – Centre of Gravity height. Both drivers will be available from 14 February www.CallawayGolf.com 2014.
Caddietech X1 Launches in UK Winner of the 2013 Golf Europe award for best GPS, the Caddietech X1 is the ultracompact GPS that is about to make a big splash in the UK golf market. Weighing in at 24g and measuring just 4.1cm2 the Caddietech X1 has good claim to be one of the most compact golf GPS systems in the world, but with a host of features it doesn’t skimp on functionality. Providing accurate distances to front centre and back of the green the Caddietech X1 can operate in either voice or screen mode with several languages available in the voice setting. In addition, at the click of a button the unit will work out distance of the last shot, total distance walked and length of time of the round, and with an 9 hour battery life it should safely see you through two rounds of golf. It’ll even handle whatever the weather throws at you with its water resistant www.caddietech.com properties.
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Odyssey, the #1 putter on Tour, today introduces Double Versa Technology with the launch of the new high MOI Jailbird Putter, giving all golfers the next step in high contrast visionary alignment. Part of the revolutionary Versa family – the fastest growing new putter model on Tour – the Jailbird uses Double Versa Technology to give golfers the opportunity to highlight a proper face angle at address, through the stroke and at impact, allowing a player to dial in on the Jailbird putter’s design even more, accentuating the face angle and improving concentration. www.odysseygolf.com
Callaway Introduces Speed Regime Golf Balls
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Callaway Golf has announced an important gamechanging technology with the launch of Speed Regime Golf Balls, a family of Tour-level products engineered to golfers’ individual swing speeds to maximise distance and spin. Available in three models – SR1, SR2 and SR3 – Speed Regime Golf Balls deliver Tour standard aerodynamics and performance across all three products regardless of swing speed, creating optimum spin separation for longer drives without compromising on feel around the greens. www.callawaygolf.com - 13 -
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Lee Westwood to attend junior tour national finals Following a highly successful inaugural season on the Lee Westwood Golf Tour, this year will see over 500 young golfers’ battle it out for their place at the National Final and the opportunity to meet former world number 1 and Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood. Lee Westwood Golf Tour manager Stuart Blair is excited by Lee’s attendance. “The tour has always received great support from Lee, his family and his sponsors. However, by having Lee at the National Final it is just going to make it that extra special for all those golfers who have put in the hard effort to qualify.” The National Final will be held on the 29th September 2014 and Lee is looking forward to attending.
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“The Lee Westwood Golf Tour provides young golfers the opportunity to experience what playing in a tour environment is like, and doing so on some of the best courses in the UK. I’m really looking forward to being there in September and seeing the great talent we have on display for myself.” Lee Westwood. To join the tour or for more information please contact Lee Westwood Golf Tour manager Stuart Blair 01829 730 753, stuart@leewestwoodgolfschool.com or visit the website www.leewestwoodgolftour.com.
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info@essexgolfer.com Following her very successful year as Lady Captain of Clacton-on-Sea GC, Judy Speck was pleased to welcome two representatives from the North East group of Crohn’s and Colitis UK charity, to the Clacton Club for her end of year charity presentation. Past Captain Judy presented a cheque for £1346 to Ms Myroulla West, treasurer of the North East group of Crohn’s and Colitis UK charity. Ms Myroulla West thanked Captain Judy and the Ladies of the Club for their magnificent gift and assured them all that the money will be well used to further the work of her charity. Well Done Judy - 15 -
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Future Golfing Events & Competitions 02/03/2014 Orsett Golf Club Ladies Open Day short game tips with pro & 5 holes on the course, booking required Nina Randall 01375 676 841 Ninarandall1@aol.com www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk 03/03/2014 Orsett Golf Club Ladies Open Day short game tips with pro & 5 holes on the course, booking required Nina Randall 01375 676 841 Ninarandall1@aol.com www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk 02/05/2014 Seniors Pairs Open @ Essex Golf & Country Club £64 per pair, Betterball - handicap limit 28 www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com 11/06/2014 Centenary Cup @ Rochford Hundred Golf Club-36 Hole Individual Medal Open £45 per person, handicap limit 18 Ivor Finer 01702 544 302 www.rochfordhundredgolfclub.co.uk 20/06/2014 Gents Individual Open @ West Essex Golf Club £35 per person, 36 Hole Individual Scratch Medal. Handicap limit 6. Emma Clifford www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk 04/08/2014 Seniors Pair Open @ West Essex Golf Club £80 per pair, 4 BBB, handicap limit 24 (men), 32 (ladies) age limit 50+ Emma Clifford www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk 04/08/2014 Ladies Charity Open @ Rochford Hundred Golf Club £31 per person Teams of 3 with best two out of three stableford scores to count on each hole with full handicap Pam Meredith www.rochfordhundredgolfclub.co.uk 05/08/2014 Ladies Pairs Open @ West Essex Golf Club £80 per pair, 4 BBB, handicap limit 32 Emma Clifford www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk 06/08/2014 Ladies Pairs Open @ Abridge Golf & Country Club 4BBB Stableford £85 per pair 01708 688 396 www.abridgegolf.com 06/08/2014 Gents Pairs Open @ West Essex Golf Club £80 per pair, 4 BBB, handicap limit 24, Emma Clifford www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk 10/09/2014 Ladies Pairs Open @ Thorndon Park Golf Club £80 per pair, 4BBB handicap limit 28. Carol Radley www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com 11/10/2014 Seniors Team Open @ The Essex Golf & Country Club £128 per team (4) Stableford - best 3 Scores. Age 50+ John White www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com
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Margaret’s Ace A dream came true for Margaret Oliver, Lady Captain of Orsett Golf Club when she scored a superb Hole in One at the 119 yard par three 8th hole. Making a perfect strike with her trusty 5 wood she watched the ball roll onto the green but, with the sun shining in her eyes, missed seeing it drop into the hole. Believing the ball had rolled to the back of the green she was walking past the flag when, with amazement, she cried “it’s in the hole!!”
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John Gosling outgoing captain for 2013 of Southend-on-Sea GC with wife Tina presenting cheque for their chosen charity £11,064.00 to Liz Curtis and Dave of the Lily Foundation. The mission of the Lily Foundation is to raise awareness for expanded newborn screening across the United States and around the world. They perform media outreach to keep screening in the news and provide presentations to health care professionals, students, and parent groups. www.thelilyfoundation.org
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In 1954, Ida Bunting organised the first meeting of The Society of Lady Captains of Essex Golf Clubs, pretty much all ting by herself, at Thorpe Hall Ida Bun Golf Club. She then brought together a small Committee and from records, it is known that the first Treasurer was Tina Payne. The Froom Cup was first played for in 1955 and other meetings and trophies were added later. In those days, the competition format was Foursomes. In more recent years, the format was changed to Greensomes and ladies now enjoy a friendly 4BBB format. During the 60 years of the Society there has only been 4
Lady Presidents, Ida was succeeded by Anne Burke The Warren GC then Joan Bond Theydon Bois GC and the current Lady President is Jan Collier Forrester Park GC. Phyllis Stillwell (now Vice President of Maylands Golf Club) joined the Society in 1965. She has served on the Committee for many years in different roles and even today in her 80’s still actively supports the Society as a Vice President. Phyllis recounts that in the early days, it was tradition to arrive at a meeting in your smart clothes and only change for golf before play; changing back again for dinner. She also tells of one event at
4 Lady Captains including Phyllis Stillwell (a Vice President of the Society) attending her first Lady Captains Meeting at Chigwell Golf Club in 1965 (Phyllis is second from the right)
Jan Collier (current Lady President) and Phyllis Stillwell (Vice President) both centre, receiving their prizes from Ida Bunting and host club Lady Captain.
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Maylands when the Chef went sick and members of the Committee rustled up the meal themselves! Ida Bunting died in 1990 and in memory of her as founder and first Lady President of the Society, the Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy was inaugurated in 1992. This competition is still being hotly contested today, through qualifying rounds at clubs and then a series of knockout rounds. There are 48 entries this year for the knockout stages and the competition will commence in earnest in April with the final towards the end of August. The Society now has around 350 members; it runs 5 Meetings and 5 Friendly matches (the latter with other Societies of Lady Captains and the Essex Men's Society of Captains) each year, all of which are competitive and great fun. 2014 sees a few extra events to celebrate their 60th Anniversary, a special Away Day (drawn team competition) to Hintlesham GC, Suffolk in June, plus a fun 9 hole competition in August for any members who cannot manage 18 holes any longer or who do not have an active Congu
handicap. Other golfing events this year include: Spring Meeting and AGM at Maylands in April, Summer Meetings at Canons Brook GC in May, Channels GC in July and Three Rivers GC in August finishing off the golfing season with their Autumn Meeting at Play Golf Colchester in September. The Committee is also planning a 60th Anniversary Lunch in November. Over the past few years, the Committee has worked hard to streamline their processes and make the Society fitting for its current membership base. Their meetings are all well attended and Lady Captains enjoy the really friendly atmosphere at all the events. 2014 looks set to be an exciting and celebratory year for the Society, so if you have been a Lady Captain at a Golf Club in Essex and you want to join, go to their website www.essexladycaptains.wordpress.com to see their full programme of events and download an application form. Alternatively, contact Carol Bell Hon Secretary preferably by email carol@bell-ufp.freeserve.co.uk or telephone 01376 330 906.
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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-fit clubmakers throughout Europe. No wonder he counts 8 touring golf pros as customers, including the ever popular local Pro, Robbie Coles.
Hybrids, Utilities, Rescues, Driving Irons & D.I.R’s Over the years I have spoken many times about replacing your irons with something easier to use, in 2014 you will have probably more options than ever before. With this in mind I thought I would explain the difference between each style of club, where they came from and their best use. So, here goes ... Hybrids
Driving Irons
When hybrids first hit the market several years ago I always thought of them as ego massaging lofted fairway woods. By this, I mean that giving a golfer a seven or nine wood was like giving them a lofted driver – it was the devil! Give them, a hybrid and everybody was happy, essentially they were very similar. Why? Firstly, the shaft was very long and was from a fairway wood, the head a little smaller but with plenty of loft. Hybrids, Rescues & Utilities are essentially the same club, doing the same job – promoting a higher flight with a steeper landing angle so easier to keep on the green from distance. Also, for players with slower swing speeds the higher flight works well instead of longer irons as players struggle to hit the longer irons high enough to obtain the required carry distance. Hybrids have a smaller head size than fairway woods, so they are great for shots from semi-rough or awkward lies.
A long time ago, in a sport far far away...There was a golf club called a one iron, an elusive beast but when found would generally be hiding in the golf bag of either a low handicap or professional. It was the holy grail of irons, the point when you knew you had ‘made it’ as a golfer. In the wrong hands, a truly lethal weapon but used correctly an incredibly impressive part of any golfers armoury. However, that was then and this is now and with all the changes of club design the one iron got sidelined due to it's limited market, hybrids became king and the one iron became obsolete. But, like anything, hybrids are not for everyone, we know hybrids promote a higher flight but what if you play on a seaside course where the flags bend so much they do push ups in the wind? Then maybe a driving iron is for you - an
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easier to hit long iron with a medium to low ball flight (depending on loft and model) – great for windy conditions. An up to date design means many of these irons are now hollow, think of a hybrid as half way between a fairway wood and an iron and then a driving iron as half way between a hybrid and an iron – hopefully you can see where this design fits in.
D.I.R’s (Direct Iron Replacement) Not to be confused with a hybrid this club has an iron shaft that would match your iron set. Shaft length, weight etc would be consistent with your set of irons. This style of club directly replaces it's iron counterpart but with an easier, higher launching head design.Think of it like this, a hybrid bridges the gap between irons and woods, a D.I.R. replaces an iron. With a slightly flatter face design the club plays more like an iron and many companies now offer these up to a six or seven iron, ideal for slower swingers.
So, which one do you chose? Firstly, look at the type of shot you want to play and then look at the course you play most of your golf. Perhaps, there is a par 3 of a certain yardage that you struggle to hit with your current set so it would make sense to ‘plug’ this gap. Is the course windy? Are there short par 4’s where position off the tee is paramount or perhaps a par 5 where an iron is pushing it, but a fairway wood is too long? Most importantly know the type of shot you need, I once asked a very accomplished Lady Tour Professional why she carried a hybrid and after about a 20 second silence she admitted she honestly did not know! There’s hope for us all…
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THE RULES OF GOLF The new rules of golf at your fingertips New golf rules have been in force since 1st January 2012; it is therefore high time to get a new rule book for your golf bag. The best choice is “Golf Rules Quick Reference 2012-2015”. The multi award-winning, ring-bound book has already sold more than a million copies and contains the answers to all the rules questions that commonly arise on the golf course. It is intended to be used while on the course, therefore it has a practical pocket-sized format, uses hard-wearing, water-repellent paper and has a sturdy protective cover. As every rules situation is illustrated (more than 170 graphics), players can find the right solution straight away. To sum it up, this little gem belongs in every golf bag. £11.95 Tel: 01621 815 577
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The spirit of Christmas was all around with the ladies dressed in all things Christmasy; Santa suits and hats, reindeer head-dresses, flashing brooches and tinsel a-plenty all serving to brightening up everyone’s spirits. Winners of the Triston Trophy were 2 ladies who are new members at Orsett GC Tina Gregory & Sue Mason. Runners up also on 24 points were Christine Dobinson & Pauline Woolgrove. Barry Triston was then invited to present the Trophy to Tina and Sue.
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There is lots of news to report. The Essex PGA Captain for 2014 is Mark Bishop from Toot Hill Golf Club. So, the 94th Essex PGA Open Championship will be at Toot Hill Golf Club. We are very pleased to announce that this historic event will be sponsored by Curran IT and Electrical Services. Pre-qualifying for the Essex Open will be held at Toot Hill on Monday March 17th 2014 – an entry form is available to download on the essexpga.com website now and is also in this issue of the magazine. The Essex Open Championship will be held on Wednesday May 14th – the Pro/Am and the 36 hole Championship on Thursday May 15th.
EPGA Captain Mark Bishop from Toot Hill GC
We managed to hold three events before Christmas – namely the Winter League at Rochford Golf Club. In Joint 1st place were David Wood, Mark Hooper, Matt Stables - Best Trainee was Chris Cutchie and Joint Best Amateurs were George Whitbread and Steve Wynne on 73 At Toot Hill on December 5th and despite a wind so strong you could hardly stand up at one point, in 1st place was Nick Moncur on a score of 70 and in Joint 2nd Mark Baker and Jason Levermore on 72. The team of Captain Andy Pestell took the team prize. At the Christmas Fayre at Thorndon Park Jason Levermore won the professional prize with an amazing – 7 score of 64 followed by an equally amazing score of – 6 65 from Mark Stokes in
second place! Michael Porter took the 1st team with Louis Lazarus, Tom Carr and John Aldridge. Following the PGA Play Off ’s on the magnificent Sultan course in Belek, Turkey both Jason Levermore and Mark Hooper secured their places to play in the PGA Championship at Wentworth in May – can't wait for that! Jason Levermore who’s Jason Levermore won the had such a great year Essex PGA Order of Merit for the 3rd year running with Mark Stokes in second place. James Scade beat Sam Teer in the Trainee Matchplay Final held at Thorndon Park. Our final piece of exciting news is that our loyal sponsors Leisure Link Golf Holidays will continue as our main sponsor for 2014. With 25 years experience of the golfing world, you can trust Leisure Link to organise your next golfing holiday. They are fully financially James Scade in action! protected and have firsthand knowledge of all of their destinations. Please call Leisure Link on 01708 339 300, email: reservations@leisurelinkgolf.com or visit their website www.leisurelinkgolf.com 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 if you want to know anything phone Suzy GC on 01277 223 510.
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Announcing
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At: Toot Hill Golf Club Sponsored by: Curran IT & Electrical Services Pre-qualifying: Monday March 17th, 2014 The Championship: Wednesday 14 May, 2014 Pro/Am: Thursday 15 May, 2014
Entries are invited from Essex PGA Professionals and Essex Based Amateur Golfers to compete in the Essex PGA Open Championship Pre-Qualifier at Toot Hill Golf Club There are exemptions as follows: Professional – top 5 players from the 2013 Championship - (Kennedy, Davis C, Levermore, Hooper, Khan), the past 5 winners of the Championship (with exceptions - Kennedy, Mr Ben Horton, King, Taylor), the first 7 players in the Essex PGA OOM for 2013 (Levermore, Stokes, Davis C, Cipa, Fryatt, Hooper, Baker the first 5 players in the East Region OOM for 2013 (Hooper, Levermore, Pestell, Stokes, Davis M) The Trainee Champion (Davis C) Trainee Matchplay Champion James Scade. Amateur – any amateur within the top 5 players from the 2013 Essex Open Championship and the Essex Amateur Champion from 2013 (Mr Bobby Keeble). For clarification on exemptions please call the EPGA Office. Exempt players still need to enter the tournament. The Final Field will be a maximum of 72 players including all exemptions. Full details and the starting sheet will be published as soon as possible after the closing date but will only be available on the Essex PGA website www.essexpga.com Cost of Entry for the Championship (including the PQ) is £60 per player Closing date for entries is Monday 10th March 2014 The start sheet will only be published on the website www.essexpga.com
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The Essex PGA Open Championship PQ at Toot Hill Golf Club Monday March 17th 2014.
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St Enodoc in Golf Digest’s Inaugural ‘World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses’
St Enodoc’s Church Course, designed by James Braid, has been included in Golf Digest’s inaugural ranking of the ‘World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses’ The inclusion of St Enodoc represents a major feather in the cap for one of England’s oldest golf links as Golf Digest, a top international golf magazine that has been ranking golf courses for almost half a century, is widely regarded as one of the most authoritative voices in golf with regard to course rankings. The north Cornish links is in exalted company.The all-American trio of PineValley, Cypress Point and
Augusta National top the rankings whilst Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down has secured fourth spot. Founded in 1890, St Enodoc is a championship links that is both beguiling and challenging. Famed for its characteristic fairway undulations and firm greens, this stunning links is set against the backdrop of some of the greatest sea and estuary views of any course in the world. From every hole, the views of either the north Atlantic Ocean or the Camel Estuary are breathtaking. St Enodoc Golf Club www.st-enodoc.co.uk Report by golfbusinessnews.com
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Sky Sports News Club Golf Survey Reveals Slow Play Main Concern Slow play and declining memberships are the main causes of concern among golf clubs in the UK, according to a Sky Sports News survey.
took firmer action against professionals guilty of slow play.
Over 250 British clubs took part in the poll, which revealed that slow play was the biggest talking point in the 19th hole. An overwhelming 94% of clubs admitted that the average round is taking too much time, while 91% insist the problem could be eased if golf’s governing bodies
Five-hour rounds are common on the European and PGA Tours these days, and club golfers believe heavier and more frequent punishment for the pros would speed up the pace of play around the local municipals. Sky Sports www.skysports.com Report by golfbusinessnews.com
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Essex County News Essex County Golf Union Tel: 01376 500 998 Fax: 01376 500 842 www.essexgolfunion.org
It is the start of a new year and a new golfing season and for the Essex Golf Union, we start with a new Press Officer, Ben Crew. Ben is taking over from Frank Tomlin, who has done a splendid job for Frank Tomlin. the County since he took over from Cliff Crook in June 2012, and for all hard work, we offer our most sincere thanks to him. The role is a very time consuming one and done on a purely voluntarily basis, as are Ben Crew. all of the positions on our various committees, without the commitment of these people we would not be able to provide the level of service that we do to our affiliated clubs.
USGA Course Rating Please also note that over the next 10 years the Standard Scratch Score of all courses in the County will be re-rated under the USGA system. This will be a joint venture between the Essex Ladies County Golf Association and the Essex Golf Union. We will be contacting clubs in the near future with a view of visiting the courses that are on our urgent list.This project is being led by Pat Garner from the Ladies Golf Union and Allan Lockwood from the Men’s Union. Changes in the CONGU Handicapping Scheme for 2014 CONGU have advised that the following changes will take effect on 1st January 2014. • Change of annotation of handicap (active/inactive) – Clauses 25 and 26 • Restriction on return of Supplementary Scores for Category 1 players – Clause 21 Change to the restoration of a players handicap – Clause 26
U12 Coaching The Essex Golf Union has established five golf coaching centres across the County; these are at Crowlands Heath, Garon Park, Frinton, Little Channels and North Weald Golf Clubs Each of these venues will serve approximately fifteen local clubs. We are interested in youngsters that were under the age of twelve on 1 January 2014. We will be holding Talent Days during in February or March to select the boys and girls for this programme. At this stage, it is not necessary to be a member of a Golf Club, although this will become necessary if the youngster is to progress to
County teams in the future. On the Talent Days, the coaches will be looking for boys and girls who display the potential to be scratch golfers by the age of 16. If selected the children must be able to commit to attending these sessions which will include opportunities to play and compete with the best youngsters across Essex in this age group. From this programme a progression to participate in the Essex Under 12 Tour will be available. If you are interested then, please see our website for an application form and return it to the County Office as soon as possible, please phone the County Office for any further information.
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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 522 118 mobile 07808 003 619, or www.mattstablesgolf.com
Have you got a Long Term Plan Learning from Henrik Stenson Listening to Henrik Stenson talk about his stellar season in 2013, one of the things that stood out for me is on how he turned his game around by having a long term plan. He said that when he was struggling and fell to 230th in the world – he would go from tournament to tournament trying to find a swing or a thought that would get him through the week and that would sometimes work and if not, he would try something new next week. In other words, he was always searching, hoping something would work and his results showed it. What he did was get honest with himself, what his weaknesses were and made a plan with his team to address those issues and the results have been pretty spectacular. So how does this apply to the rest of us and how can we easily implement this into our golf. Simply try answering the questions below. 1. Identify 3 things that you would like to improve in 2014. 2. Make a plan of how you are going to improve these things. For example, maybe your chipping is costing you a lot of shots and you’re getting down more often in 3 or 4 shots and rarely in 2. A plan to address this could be; 1. Have an assessment with a PGA Professional on your chipping technique to identify if there are issues in your technique, and then decide on a lesson plan and a timescale when you want to see these areas improve. 2. You may start two chipping skills tests & keep a record of your scores in them and then re-test yourself on these once a month to see if you are improving. 3. Commit to practicing your chipping twice a week for 30 minutes instead of just hitting balls on the range or even set up a chipping net in the back garden.
You can see this starts to look like a longer term plan instead of going from one tip to another hoping something works.This is not a complicated process and can easily be implemented. Matt is offering 3 for 2 an all lessons in January and February to get your golfing year off to a flying start and make 2014 your best golfing year so far.
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Winter Golf at Burnham On Crouch Golf Club. Burnham On Crouch Golf Club has been reaping the benefits of some good long term planning. Despite heavy rainfall, the course mainly stayed open over the Christmas period and into the New Year, largely due to efficient drainage on both fairways and greens. September 2013 saw some major work on the17th and 18th greens which has proved to be very successful. The work itself took four green keepers 8 days to finish, drainage was installed, turf re-laid, and the course was in use within two weeks, an amazing feat. Look at the greens now and you would never believe it had happened! Similar investment is planned for the 9th, 10th and 16th greens in 2014, all greens will then be dry, quick, and importantly true throughout the year. The club welcomed numerous visitors from other clubs over the past couple of months when other courses were closed or unplayable due to the adverse weather conditions. Complimentary
comments were received on the general condition of the course, and being able to use trolleys with hedgehog wheels without causing damage to the course. On a few days unfortunately we were not able to accommodate the number of green fees wishing to play at Burnham, as we wished to maintain our policy of ensuring that members are always able to access the course without prior booking. In addition to the record number of visitors at this time of the year Burnham has been welcoming many new 7 day members.The full 7 day membership is £825pa, which equates to just £68.75 per month (plus golf union fee and finance cost if paid by direct debit). For unlimited golf at a friendly member’s club where there are no tee times, and the course is fully playable throughout the year. Opportunity to join is limited, as soon as the required number has been reached, availability membership will close. Please contact Ken, Steve, or Anj on 01621 782 282 for further details.
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Sarah Bennett Golf 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 617 349 E: sarahbennettgolf@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook: sarahbennettgolf Twitter @sbennettgolf
Don’t despair about the weather interrupting your golf over the forthcoming weeks, there is always something to work on when away from the course. If we can set aside some constructive indoor putting practise the improvement will be noticeable and we will feel some sense of achievement.
Here is a selection of my top 5 putting aids that I use when coaching. When I select my training aids it is vital that they tick the following requirements. • Easy for my clients to set up and transport • Competitively priced and readily available • Give immediate feedback to both my clients and myself • Can alter the skill level • Monitor progression • Dual purpose • Durable • To aid consistency
Each of the above putting aids can be used indoors too which is a huge bonus especially at this time of the year. They can also be used whilst travelling which was important when I played on the Ladies European Tour.
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Meet my top 5 in no particular order! 1. “The pill” A super addition to this years collection which relies on a "square" contact to obtain a true roll of the treaded style golf ball. "The pill" will wobble from side to side like a weighted crown bowling ball if the ball is struck at an angle. Its versatility is second to none with numerous drills which can also be used to assist with the short game shots around the green. They are suitable for all ages and provide hours of entertainment. 2. Ball of steel: These always cause a giggle as they are heavily weighted and perfect for those players who tend to decelerate or have a curtailed follow through, to be used on short putts. Watch out when using your own golf ball after 10 minutes practise with these!!! "fore" 3. Centred strike pad: Another amusing and tricky aid which is adhered to the putter face with a small amount of tape. There is just enough of a window for the golf ball to fit. If the ball is struck from the heel or toe you will certainly know as it will leave the face at a 90 degree angle. These come in three different skill levels, start with the easiest one first!! (which is still tricky) 4. Alignment triangle: Great as a mobile coach! simply check your initial aim at address is that of your intended read using the point of the triangle. This alignment aid ensures the face is square at address and not aiming right or left to start with, which will cause inconsistencies in the stroke. The ball is placed and struck from the dimple providing instant feedback. 5. Putting Mirror: This checks shoulder alignment and eye line position at address, with the added benefit of the "putting gate". Two tees are placed in the holes either side to assist with the path of the putter head. I hope you have learned how to use my winter survival putting kit. Please contact me if you would like to test them out during our putting lesson copyright SarahBennettGolf
I am delighted that my 2014 schedule has been released www.SarahBennettGolf.co.uk with a series of Intermediate Ladies, Men’s, Junior Group sessions. - 39 -
THE BURSTEAD GOLF • CLUB
Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SS info@thebursteadgolfclub.com www.thebursteadgolfclub.com
The Burstead Golf Club, located on Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Essex, is a proprietary club that has reassuringly never changed ownership and carries the values of a traditional members club, but where visitors and guests are made welcome. The course was created by the vision of the owners who sought the design expertise of the renowned, late Patrick Tallack, and offers a challenge to the accomplished golfer yet will not intimidate newcomers to the game. It was laid to seed in the spring of 1992 and opened for play in July 1993. Although relatively new in terms of years, the course shows maturity beyond its years, with the greens in particular establishing an excellent reputation and many complimentary comments from both members and visitors alike.
Societies & Visitors Welcome Monday to Sunday Membership from £334 For further information on membership or society deals please contact Chris Nunn Director of Golf on 01277 631 171 chris.nunn@thebursteadgolfclub.com
Brett Taylor is an experienced PGA Professional as both a coach and player. Based at Crondon Park Driving Range, Brett will tailor lessons to your individual needs, allowing you develop the skills to unlock your potential. If your serious about improving any area of you game, please contact Brett. T: 07885 785 570 E: info@bretttaylorgolf.com W: www.bretttaylorgolf.com
Could change in 2014 improve your golf ? I am constantly amazed how fast junior golfers can adopt new ideas to facilitate change and improvement. Why put up with, or accept the same results? When improvement is often not far away‌ Juniors accept change as part of their development, taking on new ideas from magazines, television and golf lessons. As adults we still have a lot of information to learn and just because something feels different, does not mean that it is wrong. Try taking on new information with an open mind, learn what’s causing poor shots and learn how to improve the problem. A hero of mine is Padraig Harrington, sometimes criticised for
changing things in his game when already a 3 time Major winner. The question is, if he had not changed things throughout his career would he ever have reached the elite level that he has? As adults we want to improve but are often doubtful as to the outcome, almost fearful we may get worse. Continuing to do and think in the same way will generally provide you with the same results. Great one-to-one and group offers in February. www.bretttaylorgolf.com
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LADY GOLFERS RAISE OVER £2800 FOR ESSEX AIR AMBULANCE
Mike Sinks An Ace
Malcolm Davis, on behalf of Essex Air Ambulance with Joyce Mcfarlane.
Essex Air Ambulance was Joyce McFarlane’s chosen Charity for her year as Orsett Golf Club’s 2013 Lady Captain. The Lady golfers were very generous in their support of both Joyce and her Charity, raising over £2800 through raffles, competitions, the Lady President’s Charity Day as well as a jewellery sale at the very popular Annual Ladies Open. - 41 -
Hartswood Golf Club oldest member Mr Mike Jennings at 87 years old has scored a “hole in one” on the 140 yard 5th hole par 3 on the 5th of December in the weekly Senior citizen’s meeting, his playing partners were John Henry and Derek May. Congratulations Mike.
ROCHFORD HUNDRED GOLF CLUB YOUTH TEAM WIN A PLACE IN THE INTERNATIONAL FINAL IN SPAIN AS
ENGLISH CHAMPIONS YOUTH SHIELD WINNERS steering his squad to a well-deserved victory. They all had played very well in previous rounds and were determined to not let this chance go. The great news for all the boys’ efforts was a win and the first time in Rochford Hundred Golf Club’s history. By becoming English Champions they have now won a place at the Junior Team Home Nations Tournament in Spain in March.They will be playing against winners and runners up from Ireland Scotland and Wales. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE SQUAD!!
The boys of Rochford GC played in the English Team Championship on Sunday 10th November 2013 at Essendon Golf Club in Hatfield. It was against five other clubs from all over England, the competition was a complicated format of five net scores off handicap with one dropped then one gross score to count. The Rochford boys were by far the lowest handicaps of all the teams in the final. The team playing was Mitch Sarling +1, Taylor Carter +1, Connor Morris 1, Jack Dyer 1, Bradley Bawden 1 and Josh Hickling 3. Cadet Master (Club vice Captain Elect) was a great influence in
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Brentwood Golf Club (Formerly Weald Park)
Winter Specials (Untill 31st March 2014) Green Fees (Mon to Fri) £12.50 Green Fees (Sat & Sun) £17.50
Winter Society Days Bacon Rolls with Tea / Coffee 18 Holes Golf Mon to Fri - £15 per person Sat & Sun - £20 per person
Summer Golf Society Days Monday to Friday Bacon Rolls with Tea/Coffee 18 Holes Golf Ham, Egg & Chips £27 per person *Discounts of Golf Buggies to Societies *12 players or more, we will donate a Free 4 Ball Voucher
Contact Russell on 01277 375 101 for more details Or email: Russell@brentwoodgolfclub.co.uk Coxtie Green Road South Weald Brentwood Essex CM14 5RJ
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The Jubilee Cup Update from Jubilee Cup Committee, sponsored by Seabrook Warehousing, and reported by Chairman Phil Redhead
The Jubilee Cup Committee and our sponsor, Seabrook Warehousing Ltd, are delighted to confirm 2014 Cup League Divisions and match schedules. We continue to succeed as an unaffiliated competition in 2014 as the Jubilee Cup goes from strength to strength for a further year. The 2014 draw was held at our Annual General Meeting in December at Crondon Park GC – thanks so much to them for organising it so well – especially when the Committee were a little fraught! Check out the website for full details about the Jubilee Cup Competition, including full Competition Rules (such as player qualification details), and the details of the League composition, competition draw, plus match completion dates.
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Amber Heath BSc (Hons) ION, ITEC Diploma in Nutrition and Diet Theory. Amber is a fully qualified Nutritionist working for Bodysense UK Ltd. Amber also works with England Golf and Essex County Cricket Club, with over 15 years’ experience in both Nutrition to aid Sports Performance, and private clients wishing to improve health and wellbeing through Nutritional Management. Tel: 07801 813 687 / 01245 381 181 www.bodysenseukltd.co.uk
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Firstly, a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014 to you all from everyone at Bodysense Uk Ltd! We hope you've had a fabulous Christmas and New Year break and are raring to go for a fantastic forthcoming year. Start the year as you mean to go on – set yourself both golfing and nutritional challenges and aim to stick to them. Firstly, aim to filter out at least some of those toxins – reduce CAFFEINE, ALCOHOL and both PROCESSED and FAST food as a great starting point. To get the ultimate healthy start try The Clean 9, by Forever Living or Richard Callender's Sugar Challenge. Secondly, add in, not just take out! Add fruit to your breakfast – berries for a thyroid boost, pineapple for anti-inflammatory bromelain, banana for potassium and kiwi for an extra boost of vitamin C! Lunch options should always include a PROTEIN to promote a glucose levelling effect. Perfect
options would be tuna, prawns or crayfish, alternatively chicken with avocado. Each can be combined with salad leaves, peppers, cucumber and grated carrot in a wholemeal pitta/Mission Deli’ wrap for a superfood lunch. Finish the day by aiming to DITCH YOUR CARBS AFTER 5! This will rest both the gut and the liver and precipitate gentle weight loss if required. Quick test for you, just to see if you need a cleanse. Grab a glass of tap water. Pull in your cheeks to make your mouth watery, spit into the glass, and WATCH! If the water goes cloudy, frothy and particularly if the spit ‘grows legs’ (stringy effect under the surface of the water), then there’s too much sugar in your diet! The sugar causes an imbalance of beneficial bacteria allowing yeast/candida to thrive. Hence, reduce or avoid sugar and yeast based items. Take Nutrispore (0800) 212 742 to clean up your act too! Make 2014 your best year for health.
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Club News
Geoff Does It Again
Sheena Wins Medal Spoon
Caption Geoff with ball and club outside the new entrance to Clacton Golf Club.
Past Captain and long time member of Clacton Golf Club Geoff Manning, achieved his long awaited second “Hole in One”. In 1991 Manning achieved the feat at the Clacton Club’s seventh hole and last month he did it again on Clacton’s seventh hole, using a seven iron and a white ball to achieve his second “Hole in One”. Congratulations Geoff. !"#$%&'()*+,(-#'(./(&"(01+'(2"$33(4%53$6()*+,(!+17!! !"#$%&'()*+,(-#'(./(&"(01+'(2"$33(4%53$6()*+,(!+17 ! 8199*$&%:;(!#:%:3(<#$&:3$6!! 8199*$&%:;(!#:%:3(<#$&:3$6
Sheena Nunny was the winner of the Medal Spoon last week at Colchester Golf Club in the E.G. Medal. Played on a tough day for golf with little or no run on the ball Nunny’s score of nett 73 was well clear of the rest of the field with her nearest rival being some five shots back. Playing off her seventeen handicap the strength of round was her back nine where she posted four pars and no double bogies. Cherie Clark (21) was second with a nett 78 and Shelley Persent (20) third with a nett 80.
Epping’s Top Dogs Epping GC “Top Dog” competition this year took place on New Years Day Players had to record the best two stableford points score on each hole .Players received their full handicap allowance plus an equal number of “Dogs chances” – the option to replay any shot. All the dogs enjoyed warm towels and chew by the fire afterwards.
Matt and Harry win Three Club Challenge Matt Black and Harry Harrison took all the plaudits after Colchester Golf Club’s Three Clubs and a Putter competition. Played between Christmas and New Year, the weather forecast for the day was a good one for golf and there is little doubt that Black and Harrison took every advantage as their score of 86 points was 26 clear of the rest of the field!
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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 SALE: Golf in the sun! Two ideally located Central Italian Properties. The Properties are set in lovely countryside surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Miglianico Golf Club-1 mile, Beach-3 miles, Pescara Airport-12 miles (Ryanair flights from Stansted) Ski resort-22 miles, Rome-130 miles Property 1: Large Detached House: 3 Levels; Two lounges (one could be adapted to a small apartment), Kitchen, 2 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, 70sqm of Balconies, 1000sqm of enclosed garden (olive/fruit tress) with a natural stream passing through it, Covered Parking. Property 2: Swedish Eco Cabin and Stables: Cabin 41sqm, Lounge/Kitchenette, Bedroom and Bathroom. 4850sqm land (60 olive trees), Stables and two Sandy Horse Training Yards. The properties are within short walking distance from each other. There is the option to buy individually or together. For further information please email philfreesports@gmail.com
FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 bedroom villa with communal pool in Ciudad Quesada, Costa Blanca. Sleeps 4.Free wi-fi. 5 Championship golf courses within easy reach, walking distance to bars, restaurants & supermarket, beaches within 20min drive. From £250: contact Elaine for details tennis.brimson@btinternet.com FOR RENT: Stunning 3 bedroom villa with communal pool in Villamartin, Costa Blanca. Sleeps 6.Free wi-fi. 5 Championship golf courses within easy reach, walking distance to bars & restaurants, beaches within 15min drive. From £300; contact Elaine for further details at tennis.brimson@btinternet.com
FOR SALE: Bargain large detached freehold golf villa with 3 double bedrooms and 2 baths in South East Spain. 15 minutes to popular airport and lovely beaches, shops, supermarkets, bars and all amenities. Have a golf bar, Pool bar and a Spanish bar offering an active lifestyle. Situated among orange
and lemon groves. Suits retirement and holiday stays. Not in noisy urbanisations offering a quiet and peaceful living environment. Great community of mostly British retirees.Selling at a huge discount price of €139995. Please call for more details on 07957 861887 or email pcfoong@aol.com.
FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 bed, both ensuite, 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: Wheelchair Friendly villa in the Algarve, Boliqueime, As Casinhas close to Golf and Beaches, sleeping 6 adults. Wheelchair friendly, private pool, fully equipped, air conditioned / heated throughout. This tastefully and thoughtfully designed property is fully accessible for wheelchair users, yet looks and feels totally normal for those not in a wheelchair. www.algarvewheelchairholidays.com
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: 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 - 50 -
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 top class 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 RENT: Polaris World , La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia, Spain. Two Bedroom two bathroom detached villa situated on the stunning La Torre Golf Resort. Situated just 5 mins from the first tee of the fantastic Nicklaus Design golf course, guests will receive discounted residents green fees on this course along with other Polaris World courses. Prices start at £300.00 per week for more information please email rjleigh@sky.com
FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment,(sleeps 4) on the Seve Ballesteros designed golf course at the 5 star Oliva Nova Golf and Beach Resort.One hour from Alicante or Valencia airports. Two minutes walk to the Club House, Blue Flag Beach, Bars, small supermarket and spa. Contact: Pamela & Alan Linger on 01376 573259 or olivagolf@hotmail.com FOR RENT: Stunning 2 bed rental apartment at La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia, Spain (Jack Nicklaus designed), free wi-fi, aircon& overlooking pool complex only a short drive to miles of sandy beaches. Ideal for golfers/families. Apartment rental prices start from £260 per week: www.murcia-golf.net or phone: Colleen 07702 988 600
Mardyke Valley Golf Club South Road, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6RR
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Orsett Ladies Invite to Taster Days element does not stop there. Orsett Ladies compete in County Competitions and reached the semi-final of the Harris Bowl last year, as well as entering the “Mail on Sunday” and the “Daily Mail Foursomes.” However, there is still enough space for the fun side of golf, which is embraced wholeheartedly in their fun competitions, inter club friendly matches, away days, group holidays and unique take on Lady Captain's Day. Not forgetting the many social events which take place throughout the year. 2014 is on track to be a great year at Orsett Golf Club. New Golf Professional, David Wood, and new Head Green Keeper, Perry Lowe, are working hard to ensure that this prestigious golf club, now in its 115th year, goes from strength to strength. Their Ladies Section is very active both on and off the course, the main competition day being on Thursdays, with a healthy group playing their competitions at the weekends. This competitive
As an added bonus, during the summer months, Orsett members enjoy reciprocal golf at Upminster, Romford and Bentley Golf Clubs on Sunday afternoons. The Club is currently looking to strengthen the Ladies Section. With this in mind the joining fee for ladies is currently suspended and two taster days have been arranged in March. For details about these days see page ** for details.
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Winter Golf in Suffolk Ufford Park Woodbridge, in Suffolk, provides the perfect setting for that leisurely Winter golf break and with an award winning, ‘Top Winter’ 18 hole, par 71 golf course set in 120 acres of beautiful and historic countryside. It is generally regarded as an enjoyable, yet stern test of golf. Due to the naturally free draining characteristics of the soil, combined with their dedicated greenkeepers, who work tirelessly to keep the course playable no matter what the weather, meaning it is open all year round whilst many other courses have to close. Ufford Park has a unique, two-storey floodlit driving range with sculptured outfield – open seven days a week and its heated bays ensure year-round use. There is a small fleet of golf buggies available to hire and can even be used during the wet weather.With the American Golf Superstore for a huge range of modern equipment, clothing and accessories, why go anywhere else for your golfing needs! Golf can be a frustrating game at the best of times, so make the most of it and take full of advantage
of the DoctorGolf Academy. Stuart Robertson, alias Doctorgolf, is a highly experienced PGA professional and is generally regarded as one of the best teachers in East Anglia. Stuart and his team can help you improve your technique and enhance your enjoyment of golf in general. Golf breaks start from as little as £89 per person, per night and includes dinner, bed and breakfast, 2 rounds of golf and use of the Health Club. Call 0844 847 9405 to book or for more information.
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GOLF TIPS FOR AROUND THE COURSE As every golfer knows, if the ball doesn’t land on the fairway your problems are only just beginning. Your ball could be on a slope, in tall grass or bushes, on the lip of a bunker, on stony ground etc. etc In his new compact guide, best-selling author Yves Ton-That (“Golf Rules Quick Reference”, more than 1 million copies sold) gives the reader tips for every seemingly hopeless situation – short and concise, illustrated and easy-to-understand. Thanks to the structure with sections from tee to green, golfers can find the information they need in an instant. A quick fix guide for eliminating mistakes makes the practical ring-bound water-repellent booklet the ideal accompaniment on the course. The tips are based on many years of competition experience by leading golf professionals. We’d be willing to bet that “Golf Trouble Shots and Quick Fix Guide” will help you save a number of strokes on your next round.
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www.futuresgolfacademy.co.uk
JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY INSPIRING DREAMS FULFILLING POTENTIAL
Original junior golf tour in Essex and Suffolk
Junior Programmes Available
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
Program 1. Every alternate Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
Program 2. Every Wednesday evening from 6pm until 8pm
Program 3. Prep program under 12’s every alternate Saturday from 1pm until 4pm
Trial days and evenings available please call 01245 361 100 for more information.
Winter GT Law Junior Golf Tour Dates available soon
For entry forms and more information please call Little Channels and speak to tour director Sheila Emslie on 01245 361 100
With this coaching line up helping your child, think how they will improve.
Steve arrives at the Belvedere Steve Leak the Custom Fit expert formally of Totally Golf Harlow has recently moved to the Belvedere Driving range in Billericay as part of the Lama Golf Institute Team. Steve now armed with the latest Flightscope X2 and one of the biggest driving ranges facilities in
Essex. Can now bring custom fitting to the highest level to all Essex Golfers. Steve has 10 years’ experience in Custom Fitting and has been trained to the highest level by all the major golf companies. Steve knows that having your clubs tailored to your swing will improve your game dramatically, after all we all have different body shapes, swing speeds and abilities so why would you buy off the shelf. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL. Steve custom fits everything Drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters – so you the golfer has full confidence in all your equipment. So make your 2014 goal, to improve YOUR GAME. Take advantage of their introductory FREE club assessment available until the end of Feb 2014. Call Steve on 07900 263 455 or Belvedere Golf Range 01268 286 612 to make your appointment. Email Steve@lamagolfinstitute.co.uk
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Jiménez turns 50
Get to Know Your Essex Pros
as 200 day Countdown to Senior Open at Royal Porthcawl Begins
Bradley Smith is the Head Professional at Hainault Golf Club and is available for golf tuition for both members and non members. Contact Bradley on 0208 500 213 brad.smith@hainaultgolfclub.co.uk
Miguel Angel Jiménez, the oldest winner in the history of The European Tour, celebrated his 50th birthday last month by declaring his intention to compete in The Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex, which tees off at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club 200 days from now. The popular Spaniard remains a potent force at the very highest level of the game, claiming his 20th European Tour win in last month’s Hong Kong Open to extend his own record as the European Tour’s oldest champion.
Q. Favourite golf course that you have ever played? A. Royal St Georges
It was Jiménez’s 13th European Tour victory beyond the age of 40 – another record – and he is aiming to become Europe’s oldest Ryder Cup player by earning a place in Paul McGinley’s team at Gleneagles in September.
Q. Best golfing tip you ever received? A. Club up and open the face when hitting out of rough Q. The golfer you admire most? A. Seve Ballesteros
Jiménez made his last Ryder Cup appearance in 2010 at The Celtic Manor Resort, where he also won the Celtic Manor Wales Open in 2005, and he will now return to Wales when the country hosts its first Senior Major Championship, joining some of golf’s most iconic names at the South Wales links course.
Q. Most embarrassing golfing moment? A. Splitting my trousers when i bent down to line up a putt (boxers all on show)
“I’m looking forward to playing my first Senior Major at Royal Porthcawl,” he said. “I hear it’s a great golf course and I am really looking forward to playing there for the first time. I was checking the Internet to see where it is. About 20 minutes from Cardiff and on the coast – perfect venue!”
Q. Favourite holiday destination? A. Cape Verde Q. Best round of golf ever? A. -8 (62) at Hainault, but the most satisfying was -7 (65) at Woolston Manor in a Competition
Having enjoyed so much success in his 40s, Jiménez admits to having mixed feelings about reaching senior age, but he is also looking forward to trying to become the first European winner of The Senior Open since Bernhard Langer in 2010.
Q. Favourite film? A. Inception
Tickets for The 2014 Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex can be bought online via www.senioropengolf.com or by calling +44 (0)800 0232557, with details of hospitality packages also available.
Q. Favourite Car? A. Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir Q. Favourite football team? A. Tottenham Hotspur Q. What career would you have chosen if not a golf pro? A. Black Cabbie (they always seem to be playing golf)
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club www.royalporthcawl.com
Q. What is the best piece of Advice you would give to someone taking up Golf? A. Buy a course of lessons and master the basics
Report by golfbusinessnews.com
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Vicki Cumberworth has been in the fitness industry coming up to 10 years, working with golfers since 2007 after completing a challenging course in California to become a golf Biomechanic. Vicki has worked with numerous golfers including European Tour Player Dale Whitnell, Gary Carter, Golf Pro at Crowne Plaza Five Lakes and Will Boniface to name but a few. Vicki advises clients on how to improve their golf swing and eradicate faults through flexibility/core/posture while also working on strength and conditioning. Vicki is based at Crowne Plaza Five Lakes and can be contacted by email on vickipt@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 07921 075 212 web www.vickipt.com
New Year New You? Happy New Year! At this time of year everyone is making their New Years resolutions or breaking them, one way or another!! Did you make any resolutions regarding your Golf this year? If so in this article I am going to talk about my top 4 tips to be a better golfer ... Tip 1: Flexibility At this time of year the weather is appalling, a lot of courses are shut, this is your time to improve your flexibility. That time you spent of the course can now be used to follow a good flexibility programme. Seek out a professional who can range of motion test you and design you a Bespoke flexibility programme. Tip 2: Eat Clean The lighter and more in shape you are the easier it will be to hit the ball and well! There are many diets out there but in my professional opinion they are short term ... eat good clean foods and research clean eating plans. A book I can highly recommend for lifestyle is “eat move and be healthy” by Paul Chek. Tip 3: Relaxation Any golfer would agree ... the power to calm the mind is priceless, try some yoga, meditation or stretch and relax classes. Yoga DVD’s are actually
quite good and will teach you to relax and recharge the mind, also to switch off the mind. Tip 4: Postural Endurance The posture is key to golf and how you play. I have spoke about posture ALOT!!! Ideally achieving postural endurance ... try the prone cobra and the supine hip extension as part of your daily routine and work up to 4 minute holds on each ... this seems impossible, keep working on it!
If you type into YouTube ... Prone Cobra the bodysmith, there is a great video to aid technique with this. Then Supine Hip Extension feet on ball the bodysmith. Have a go at the exercises and aim for 3-4 minutes work! Good luck!
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Club News Boxing Day in Shorts
Easy as Pie at Colchester GC
Club Captain Dennis Bailey and Rochford Hundred GC long standing member Mike Fisher brave the cold in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital For Sick Children playing in shorts in the Club’s traditional Boxing Day “Whiskey Competition” Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children is the Captain Dennis’s nominated charity and donations raised on the day swelled the fund to a sum in excess of £7500.
Thick fog delayed the start of Colchester Golf Club’s ladies Christmas cakewalk competition. It did not deter the quality or the enjoyment of this randomly drawn competition. Played over 14 holes in an am-am format the winning team of Jane Jones, Caroline Chambers, Sarah Turner and Marilyn Free made the best of the conditions and carded an excellent 62 points.
From left to right Jane Jones, ladies’ captain Shelly Persent, Caroline Chambers, Sarah Turner and Marilyn Free.
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English Schools Golf Association www.englishschoolsgolf.org
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Package 1 Coffee & Bacon Roll, 18 Holes of Golf PLUS Steak & Ale Pie and a Pint
£29.50 Kings Course or £19.00 Jubilee Course Package 2 Coffee & Full English Breakfast & 18 Holes of Golf
£25.00 Kings Course or £15.00 Jubilee Course Prices are per person
Book Now! 01621 826959 www.threeriversclub.com Stow Road Cold, Norton, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6RR * Minimum 4 players. £5 per person supplement for Friday to Sunday play. Valid from 01 February to 31 March 2014. Terms & conditions apply.
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