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The winning England team, from left, Ben Jones, Bailey Gill, Emily Toy, Tom Sloman, Georgina Blackman, Tom Plumb, Bel Wardle, Jake Burnage, Lily May Humphreys, Ben Hutchinson.

ngland staged a confident performance to E beat Spain 13-7 in the mixed international at Formby Golf Club and keep their firm grip on

knowing they needed just 3.5 points to retain the trophy.

Tom Plumb was first to score, notching up five birdies as he won 3/2. “We had a great foursomes this morning and a good lead, so we all wanted to get some points on the board early. Everyone wants to win!”

Bailey Gill took England to within touching distance of victory when he won 5/3, playing nicely under par.

His result left the way clear for Jones to clinch the victory. But the team wasn’t finished. Lily May Humphreys had seven birdies in her round as she worked her way to a 5/3 win, finishing off with an impressive up and down from a steep sandhill beside the green.

the Seve Ballesteros Trophy.

They built on the previous day’s one point lead with a 4-1 win in this morning’s foursomes before taking six of the 10 singles.

Ben Jones scored the winning point when he holed a 35ft birdie putt to clinch his match 3/2 and he said: “It’s always nice to do, but as long as the team wins it doesn’t matter who takes us over the line. For the team to win is always great!”

The match started in 1985 as a men’s fixture with England leading Spain 14-2 by 2013. It became a mixed event in 2015 and England have now won the three matches played so far.

This weekend’s event began in the most challenging of conditions with winds gusting around 50mph. The weather meant that yesterday’s singles were abandoned, but the teams managed to play one session of foursomes.

England Golf Performance Director Nigel Edwards had praise for his players’ attitude when the going got tough. “Conditions were extremely difficult but the attitude they showed paved the way for today’s play, which was really good. The players really showed what they can do when the conditions are more favourable.”

After the first session England led 3-2; after this morning’s foursomes the lead was extended to 73 and the team made quick work of the singles,

ENGLAND TEAM Georgina Blackman, 23, (Chelmsford, Essex) Jake Burnage, 23, (Saunton, Devon) Bailey Gill, 21, (Lindrick, Yorkshire) Lily May Humphreys, 17, (Stoke by Nayland, Essex) Ben Hutchinson, 23, (Howley Hall, Yorkshire) Ben Jones, 19, (Northamptonshire County, Northamptonshire) Tom Plumb, 20, (Yeovil, Somerset) Tom Sloman, 22, (Taunton & Pickeridge, Somerset) Emily Toy, 21, (Carlyon Bay, Cornwall) Bel Wardle, 19, (Prestbury, Cheshire) -8-

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TRIP OF A LIFE TIME

trio of amputee golfers from Essex are about A to embark on a once in a lifetime trip to Florida where they will play the stunning Arnold

Palmer Bay Hill course.

Matt Woollard, Paul Findlay and Darren Fuller will join 13 fellow amputee war veterans on the prestigious course in the sunshine state as part of a unique trip organised by military charity Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.

Bay Hill, at Orlando, hosts the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament on the PGA tour which was won by Francesco Molinari in March.

Former soldier Paul, from Langdon Hills, lost his right left in 2009 while serving with the Royal Corps of Signals in Afghanistan. After attending a Blesma charity golf day, Paul was motivated to join his local golf club, Langdon Hills, and has worked with the charity to expand its golf rehabilitation activities to help newbies enjoy the sport and progress through levels of achievement.

“To be able to play a sport that I’m passionate about without feeling my disability is holding me back has been a game changer for me,” said 33year-old Paul, a Support Officer for the Chadwell Health based charity.

“Other Blesma Members felt the same too so we created a golf society and now have 70 Members, and we expect to hit 100 by the end of the year. Some of our one-armed golfers are phenomenal. To see them play a sport you’d think you’d need two hands for proves that anything is possible.”

The trip is the latest stepping stone for the

golfers to enhance their skills and Blesma has also supported some Members to train for employment in the golf industry through training as caddies.

Recently, several Blesma Members have joined Three Rivers Golf Club, at Chelmsford, and are looking forward to taking on the Kings and Jubilee courses over the season.

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity for all limbless service men and women, their widows and dependents. It was formed in the years following the First World War and became a national charity in 1932. Blesma is dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered limb loss or the loss of us of a limb, an eye or loss of sight.

The Blesma golf society has grown over the last 18 months and has been privileged to be invited to play matches at some wonderful clubs in Essex.

Should you wish to take on a team of limbless veterans then contact Paul Findlay on bsolse@blesma.org.

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ADWEN AND CHARLOTTE SHOW THE WAY

HAPPY VALLEY GOLF AND TENNIS OPEN DAY

wo 13-year-old girls showed the way home in T the annual adult/junior Cooper trophy, ninehole foursomes at Newton Green Golf Club.

Adwen James was playing with her grandad Michael Gronland, while Charlotte Cooper was playing with her father, club professional Tim Cooper, who originally presented the trophy.

The teams each scored 21 points to share the title.

riday 29th March saw Coastal Golf Academy F start the new season reopening Happy Valley Golf and Tennis on Holland Road, Holland on Sea.

The day was celebrated by students from Holland Park and Holland Haven schools, who came to try out the pitch and putt course and the tennis courts.

Chris Vine lent his expertise to the children on the tennis courts, while CGA coaches Tom Hide and Sarah Hawes led the way on the golf course.

Coastal Golf Academy are keen to see this once thriving amenity restored to its former glory.

Neighbours have spoken about how pleased they are to see Happy Valley receive some much needed TLC, one student at the Open Day even said his Grandma recalled working there in the 1970’s.

Coaching from Coastal Golf Academy will be available at Happy Valley Golf and Tennis from the end of April, please give us a call on 01255 671618 for details.

CONGRATULATIONS TO JEFF eff Rowe of Romford Golf J Club hit his first ever

Hole In One on the 6th hole, 138 yards using a 9 iron and what a fine shot it was.

BRILLIANT FOUR DAYS FOR CALLUM

eenager Callum Chamberlain is the toast of Braintree Golf Club following two holesT in-one in four days on different courses.

Competing in the Norman Garon Community Tour event sponsored by the Essex Golf Union at Colchester Golf Club last Monday, 13year-old Chamberlain, playing off a handicap of eight, scored 37 points including his first hole-in-one.

Then three days later back at his home club at Stisted, with his handicap cut to six, he did it again.

Competing in a the Townrow Treble a Junior match against teams from the ladies and seniors’ sections Chamberlain returned another 37 points, including a hole-in-one at the tenth.

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COLCHESTER’S VICTORY

Team photograph: Tom Rothery, Mike Blakebourgh, Shaun Holmes, Chris Blakebourgh, Richard Hayes, Sam Jackson, Colin Gathercole, Louis Partner, Matt Michaels and Clive Mason.

olchester Golf Club claimed victory over C Clacton-on-Sea in the first round of the County run Leslie Wood Team Championship.

captaincy this year of Paul Smith needed another three to guarantee the tie.

Tom Rothery and Richard Hayes both coming up trumps with a 4&2 win over Clayton Jeffries and a one up victory over Ben Uesdon. The tie sealing match having come earlier from Chris Blakebourgh who had a resounding win over Lee Hale of 7&5 giving Colchester 8½ points from the 15 available.

Colchester’s Sam Jackson lost out to Stacy Wilkinson 5&4 and Louis Partner going down to Ryon Weeks 6&4, the balance of the team adding points to the final score. Shaun Holmes getting the better of Donny Clarke 3&2, Clive Mason 6&5 over Craig Green. With the tie over the honours were halved in the final match between Matt Michaels and James Bettis. The final score in the tie being eleven to four in Colchester’s favour.

The Leslie Wood is open to all Essex Golf Clubs with qualifying players having to be of eight handicap and above. Home advantage is always a bonus in County competitions and in wet and dismal weather Colchester made the best of it in the morning’s foursomes coming out 3½ matches to 1½ in front.

In the afternoon’s ten singles matches Colin Gathercole lead out Colchester’s team against Craig Garton, a tight match which went down to the last with Gathercole winning one hole up.

Mike Blakebourgh was second out and secured his match on the fifteenth hole with a 4&3 victory over Adam Stringer.

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EASTER AT PLAYGOLF

laygolf Colchester hosted the annual Easter Tankard competition in glorious sunshine.

P The course played well with firm fairways

SENIORS Glorious spring weather greeted another large field of Playgolf senior’s in the Trevor Cocksedge offering additional run for the straighter hitters.

Easter Trophy. The Easter trophy sponsor, Trevor Some tricky pin positions also Cocksedge, added a nice touch by meant accuracy was required. presenting each player with an Adam Brinkley edged a 3-way Easter Egg. High handicappers countback to take the Easter were dominant with Winner Tony Tankard. Brinkley carded a better Nudds 30 handicap, carding a nett back nine to take top spot, beating 67. In-form Graham Almond came runner up Colin Perkins and third second, recording a nett 69. Best of placed Danny Lowther on the lower handicappers was Jeff Tony Nudds winner of countback with all carding 38 Coles in third spot after countback Playgolf Colchester Seniors Trevor Cocksedge Easter Trophy. points. nett 69.

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THREE DAY FESTIVAL OF GOLF FOR ALL ABILITIES THIS JULY AT STOKE BY NAYLAND – INCLUDING FREE FAMILY FUN DAY!

Golf Terrace in stunning Constable Country at Stoke by Nayland.

elebrating over 45 years in the golf business, C the award-winning, family-owned Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa resort is to host

a fantastic Festival of Golf this summer from Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th July.

The Festival will welcome anyone interested in either taking up the game from scratch, or in improving their game and testing their skills on the two fantastic championship courses at this renowned venue on the Suffolk/Essex border.

The event will incorporate golf clinics with the resort’s highly experienced golf professionals on the first day for players of all abilities. The second day will include competitions at all levels and a grand shot-gun start tournament, with prize giving and Gala Dinner in the evening. The Festival will conclude with a free family fun day on the Saturday that includes “Give Golf a Go” sessions for children aged 3+.

Golfers can purchase a 2-day pass from just £149 for the first 2 days, which includes access to all the activities on the first and second days of the festival, as well as all meals and a gala dinner on the second night.

For a Golf Break with a real difference, there will also be accommodation packages on offer for those who wish to make the most of the beautiful surroundings and outstanding facilities at the

resort. For just £189 pp (based on 2 sharing a twin/double room on the Thursday night) you can enjoy: • 5x game-enhancing golf clinics • 1-night stay in a Club Room • BBQ evening dinner with entertainment (1st night) • Entry to shotgun start tournament • Drinks reception & 3-course Gala Dinner (2nd night) • Buffet lunch both days A second night in the hotel would be at a special rate of just £39.50 per person for bed and breakfast (based on 2 sharing a room). The fantastic resort facilities include 80 hotel rooms, 5 luxurious country lodges, the AA two Rosette Lakes Restaurant, indoor pool, spa treatments, a state-of-the-art Technogym gymnasium, 20 bay covered driving range and an excellent Golf Simulator Suite.

“The Festival is open to all levels of golfers, groups of friends, societies, couples and families of all ages and this is planned to be the first of many such events in years to come.”

For more information please visit www.stokebynayland.com/festival-of-golf2019 or to book please call 01206 265827 or email reservations@stokebynayland.com.

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Vicki Cumberworth has been in the fitness industry over 10 years, working with golfers since 2007 after completing a challenging course in California to become a golf Biomechanic. 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 can be contacted by email on vickipt@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 07921 075 212 web www.vickipt.com

Can Loosing Weight & Eating Healthily Improve Your Golf?

100% YES!

e are all so focused on corrective exercise, W stretching and having a golf coach to technically improve our game but what about

food, eating well and being at a “good” weight?

What is a “good” weight? I mean reducing tummy fat! Golf is very very tough on the core, the core needs to be working correctly to support the back, stabilise the pelvis and produce power ... if there is too much weight carried around this area then you are reducing your support to the back, unstabilising the pelvis and reducing your power through the ball.

Why else should a golfer be looking at their diet? Health, eating well and fuelling the body correctly will improve how a golfer performs. The right fuel gets the right performance. Energy levels, concentration, drive and effort will perform at its best when you are eating correctly and drinking enough water. Not just around the course but all the time. What you fuel the body with Thursday for example will have an effect on your game on the Friday and so on.

TOP TIPS; 1. Drink 3 litres of pure, clean water a day 2. Eat regularly - every 3 hours (even round

the course!)

3. High protein, high good fats and a little less

Losing tummy fat is high up on the list when I work with my golfers (if appropriate and needed) as a distended abdominal wall will permit the core (abdominals) from working. This in return will leave that golfer open to injury and will restrict his movement through the ball.

of the starchy carbs (cut down bread, potatoes, pasta) 4. Start your day with protein (eggs, avocado, smoked salmon for example) 5. Eat your greens!! Try and eat green at every meal 6. Reduce your sugar and alcohol intake (life is for living, do not cut out, just reduce where needed) 7. Example day; Eggs, avocado and smoked salmon brekky, snack on a banana and some walnuts, eat a large green salad with chicken, balsamic and salad bits for lunch, snack on some meat/fish and another piece of fruit and then have a steak, sweet potato jacket and green veg for dinner ... good wholesome, nutritious food.

Try these out and let me know how you get on!

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WELL DONE FORRESTER JUNIORS orrester Park Golf Club Juniors should be F very proud of themselves. Up against some worthy competition from The Warren, our boys

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VICTORY FOR STOKE BY NAYLAND

n Monday 1st April Stoke by Nayland Golf Club took on Stock Brook Manor in O the first round of this year’s John Day Trophy

competition. This county team competition is competed for by golfers with handicaps between 13 and 28, 9 in a team playing singles match play.

A very tight game was ensued with both teams off similar handicaps. After 9 holes the match was level with both teams up in four and level in one.

However the home team piled on the pressure on the second nine and came home with a 5 ½ to 3 ½ victory.

The whole match was played in a very good spirit with excellent wins going to Dick Lumsden 7 & 5, Bob Filer 6 & 5 and Tony Denmead 6 & 5.

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FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY! A

that over it happens, and the old saying of ‘I knew I was going to do that’ comes into play.

recent comment on a golf course, reminded me of a book I read many years ago by Susan Jeffers, ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway!’

Whilst putting out to win a match, I heard the player say, ‘I am so scared of this putt, it literally fills me with fear’.

So how can you react?

1. Breath! In my opinion breathing is an under-

Now, time first for a little context here; Yes, you want to make the putt, to win the competition or the match ... but let’s have a reality check. Fear is not knowing where your next meal is coming from for your family, fear is being confronted by a potential life-changing incident, a dangerous threat to your life … it’s not about missing a putt!

So if that’s the case, why does our brain trigger this ‘fear’ response, at the slightest pressure? Well fear has been described as a survival response, created since man first walked the earth. The amygdala, a small, yet important part of the brain, is designed to warn us of potential harm and situations. Now things have moved on from the possibility of being eaten by a T-Rex, yet the amygdala will liken, for example, several missed putts to the next opportunity, and start the process of the ‘fear factor!’ (This is why momentum is so crucial to great golf). If you’ve missed four 3 foot putts, how are you going to feel on the next one?

Fear itself is not an issue, it’s our reaction to it that matters and how we control it (or not).You’ll agree, that when you feel fearful, tension will build in your mind and body, the swing won’t ‘flow’ as it has done before and generally timing goes out of the window. That’s when the topped shot, the air-shot, the chip into the bunker rather

utilised skill, in a range of situations. Perhaps I should say here, ‘Controlled Breathing’, as you can certainly be the one in control. When you’re fearful or anxious about a situation, then breathing can become more rapid, shallow, etc.

NOT letting enough Oxygen enter the bloodstream, which heightens the situation.

2 - 3 long, deep breaths, in through the nose and out through the mouth, will start to calm the system.

2. Process! Again, I’ve spoken many times about creating and having a successful process and sticking to it. Any potentially ‘fearful’ situation will undoubtedly ensure your shot is executed with more regular success.

3. Practise under pressure! Make your practise sessions meaningful. A practise session is totally different to a warm up, where you are just loosening the body to make a good swing on the first tee. A practise session should have consequence surrounding it. i.e ONE ball on the putting green, not 4 hit from the same point (that never happens on the course). One shot with each club, to a known target, rather than smashing balls on the range, etc. Another tip here is to practise skills that make you feel ‘uncomfortable’ (chips over bunkers, 3 foot putts, etc.)

Do let me know how successful you have been over the coming weeks, simply drop me a line.

Finally this month, I’m very proud of the amount of Mind Zone attendees who have reduced their handicap significantly, have won competitions and those that are taking far more enjoyment from the game in general. What has truly been outstanding are the amount of ‘hole in one’ successes. I’m delighted to say that this time, it wasn’t a Mind Zone attendee, that aced a hole, but it was Yours Truly!! During a Club Competition to boot! Mind Zone at its best. If you want to increase YOUR chances of an ace or to shoot lower scores, using that powerful tool between your ears, simply give me a call.

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AGM AND CAPTAINS DRIVE FOR HARWICH AND DOVERCOURT GOLF CLUB arwich and Dovercourt Golf Club held H their AGM on Friday 12th April, this was a very well attended meeting and those present saw

the election of the new club captain. Bill Carter the clubs President presented Barrie Wheatley with his club captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s badge, Wheatley then presented the outgoing Captain Keith Morris with a memento from the golf club as a reminder of his year as captain.

hole was Sue Keen who also won the longest drive on the par 4, 6th and 15th hole.

Prior to the prize giving Barrie took his customary drive in from the 1st tee, Tommy Armstrong was the person who predicted where the drive would finish.

Outgoing Captain Keith Morris (right) with incoming Captain Barrie Wheatley (left).

The following day Barrie Wheatley held his Captains Drive in competition, on a bright but windy day and with almost a hundred members entering scoring was always going to be close.

The end result proved this. Scoring 39 points and taking the winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prize was Russell Alderman, runner up on count back was Ian Powell and third was Adam Rogers both scoring 38 points.

Nearest the pin on the par 3, 5th and 14th hole was Danny Turner. Longest drive on the par 4, 6th and 15th hole was Dan Stapleton.

The winning lady was Ruth Stapleton with 31 points. Nearest the pin on the par 3, 7th and 16th

Captain Barrie preparing to take his customary drive in from the 1st tee.

Ruth Stapleton receiving the prize for winning lady.

In his closing speech Barrie thanked all those who played in his competition, he also thanked Peter Cole, his son-in-law Mark and his grandson Tom for their valuable assistance in manning the registration tables. Barrie then announced that all proceeds from his year as captain will be going to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and St. Helena Hospice at Colchester.

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here are many things we can do without some T technical instruction and without breaking each individual movement into some over analysed

motion. For example if we throw a bunch of keys to someone or to a table did we need instruction to do it. I suggest not, and more importantly we generally achieve the task quite well.

This ability we already have is none more important than around the green, just spend some

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time as I am doing in the Pictures 1, 2 and 3 throwing or bowling balls around a green, you will be amazed how easy and naturally you do.

Now just imagine transferring this skill to actual play. To do this have you practice swing without the club in your hands as I am doing in Picture 4.

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PRESSURE POINTS I

find one common misconception when coaching the “hold” to a new or more established player is the pressure applied to the handle of our golf club.

Let’s face it golf is a game of degrees, trying to propel the ball to a target some yards away with hazards and external obstacles in between is a life long skill and one every player is seeking to master.

This is not a psychology article so let’s just focus on reducing tension through our hands and fingers, it is clear to see when a player is holding too much tension through their “swing” radiating up their arms and into their shoulders. This tension generally has an adverse effect on our ability to control and work the club face.

So, here are the specific areas within the hold regardless as to the type you decide to employ which will assist with a free flowing movement and swing.

The information is based for a right handed golfer: 1. The Last three fingers of the left hand, incidentally this pressure point will give you a clue if the hold is too much in the lifeline of your left hand you will feel it in the finger tips (another article!)

2.The “Question mark” as I call it. I like this to sit below the right thumb if possible to support the club at the top of the backswing 3.The heel pad of the right thumb just nestling on top of the left

Heel pad of right thumb

There are a number of drills I can provide to assist you to recreate the above but if you finish a round of golf or even feel during the round your hands and fingers are aching you are certainly getting a GRIP instead of a HOLD. Golf is not supposed to be a white knuckle ride but a gentle relaxing game with friends.

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Paul has been coaching in England and Europe for the past 20 years establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in the South East coaching players on most of the worldwide major tours, including Richard McEvoy (European Open Winner 2018) and Ladies European Tour Professionals Gabriella Cowley and Cloe Frankish. Paul coaches many young aspiring professionals, elite amateurs and the under 16 Essex girls squad. E: paul@paulhollandgolf.com M: 07961 848 370

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RIGHT LEG STRAIGHTENING THE DECISION here has been a lot written T regarding wether or not the right leg should straighten in

the backswing and if it does how much should it be allowed to straighten.

There are a lot of factors to take into account regarding this issue more in my opinion for straightening rather than not. I have put in an image of Justin Rose down the line from 2000 and 2018. Once you see the image you can start to dissect why straightening the right leg as a positive impact on most golf swings.

Firstly I will explain why I say the most swings. Basically the taller the person the more they need to straighten the right leg especially with irons, this is because the posture is slightly more over and therefore the shoulder plane needs to be slightly steeper, shorter golfers stand a bit further away from the ball and the shoulders turn shallower which does not need as much straightening of the right leg(think baseball swing).

OK, back to Justin Rose working from the head down. Eye line downwards is basically the same which is a given for quality golfers he is looking at the ball. Spine angle down 10 degrees with the left arm now on shoulder plane rather than up above shoulder plane in 2000. Club is in an on plane condition at the top of swing rather than moving towards across the line in 2000. Hips are slanted downwards now against the almost horizontal hip turn from before. Knee slants are

downward now rather than almost zero slant in 2000.

The on plane condition at the top is a direct result of the left knee forward and right leg straightening this allows the Lumbar spine and hip girdle to rotate and tilt which actually causes much less torsion (twisting) in the spine itself.

For me the arms being lifted in 2000 was a direct result of lack of hip slant and tilt which did not allow the shoulder plane to go down enough.

And this is a direct result of the right leg not straightening enough and correctly.

If you have any questions regarding this edition please feel free to call or email me paul@paulhollandgolf.com 07961 848 370

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The Centre Strike The Purest Fundamental A

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Today's clubs are so forgiving you can hit it anywhere on the face and still get a result

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. But, you cannot work on technique until you address your equipment. This may not mean new equipment, it can just be a case of modifying what you have already 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 the importance 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

fitted 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.

There is no standard, there is no standard length, no standard lie, no standard weight, no standard flex - do I need to go on?

But, 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?’

“Many beginners and even experienced players defeat their efforts to play golf by depending on unsuitable equipment” - Tommy Armour.

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ive Lakes Golf Club held their Members Day competition Saturday 13th April when the total membership are invited to play for the Five Lakes Trophy, which, includes, all of the Men's, Ladies, and Junior sections both 7 and 5day members.

Les Powell receiving the Five Lakes Trophy from club professional Gary Carter.

115 members entered the competition starting with a shotgun start. The day commences with complimentary coffee and bacon rolls followed by a two-course lunch sponsored by the golf club management team.

Three players scored 39 Stableford points to be just outside the main prizes, Ron Dent, David Parkins and Douglas. Butcher.

The ladies winner was Julie Dent with 34 points. Third place overall went to Tony Nunn (21) with 41 points, the second slot was taken by Dave Chignell (12) with 42 points, however, winner of the Five Lakes Trophy was Les Powell (24) with Julie Dent with Gary Carter receiving the 46 points.

Ladies prize.

breezy conditions, this one of the oldest competitions at the golf club and saw a good turnout from the members.

James Adams (13) and Patrick McSweeney (8) both returned nett 70s of their respective handicaps Adam Rutter receiving the to be just outside Hunsdon Trophy from Captain Eric Howlett. the main prizes.

Third place went to Phil Robson (8) with a nett 69, count back was required to decide the winner, just missing out was Billy Millar (6) with a nett 68 with two double bogeys on his back 9 holes costing him dearly, leaving Adam Rutter (13) the winner with a better back nine holes.

Consolation for Billy was winning the best gross score with a 74 to claim the scratch prize.

EASTER BUNNY HOP COMPETITION

toke by Nayland Ladies played The S Easter Bunny Hop

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Teams of 3 played a combination of Single Stableford and Greensomes. Changing Caroline Lowe enjoying a the format every 6 holes. glass of Pimms with the Ladies section after her The winning team with Hole in One on the 9th 48 points were Angela Gainsborough using her Cudmore, Amanda Hall 6 Iron. and Caroline Lowe, who also had an amazing hole in one on the 9th Gainsborough. Runners up with 45 points on countback were Diana Harris, Lesley Garnett and Susanne Shaw Smith.

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WHAT IS CONSISTENCY IN GOLF? T

he difference between the Tour Player and the Club Player is their ability to stay neutral/in balance.

TOUR PLAYERS HAVE AT LEAST THREE WAYS/THOUGHTS/FEELS THAT APPEARS TO GIVE ONE SWING. WHILE CLUB PLAYERS HAVE ONE THOUGHT/“SECRET”/FEEL THAT RESULTS IN AT LEAST THREE SWINGS.

The only consistent feel the Tour Player experiences is the shaft loading in transition and the best players have the ability to manage their basics and senses to achieve this along with the desired impact and shot.

The images above are to represent neutral and each side of it with the Tour Players intention is to match feel and real so they load the shaft correctly i.e. the middle image but if they don’t match i.e. feel neutral (middle image) but are really above/high (right image) and don’t feel the shaft load correctly. Then to get neutral they will probably have to feel flatter (left image) but we will see it as the middle image which is where

they are and they will sense the shaft loading and desired impact.

These images represent how the Club Player using the same thought/secret/feel will deliver all 3 swings on different days and generally say something along these lines “I’m doing exactly what I did on Tuesday when I played great and now it’s not working.”

TO BE CONSISTENT YOU HAVE TO BE INCONSISTENT, TO DO THIS YOU HAVE TO BE COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE, the best players are

uncomfortable more than they are comfortable but understand this and manage their senses

accordingly to hit their dispersion pools/ spots to get it round and compete.

WHEN YOU LEARN YOUR BASICS AND HOW TO TWEAK THEM SO YOU CAN LOAD THE SHAFT TO DELIVER THE DESIRED IMPACT AND SHOT ON ANY DAY YOU WILL HAVE CONSISTENCY AND TRUE CONFIDENCE.

Mark Sharman is one of only a few Coaches to have helped Tour Players win on The USPGA and All European Tours and specialises in helping you find a functional game and can be contacted at 07788 591340, www.quantumgolf.co.uk or mark@quantumgolf.co.uk.

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tock Brook Manor Ladies made a winning S start to their 2019 Silver Trophy campaign.

The team of Lesley Harley, Tess Prudence, Jayne

Stockwell, Laura Paterson and Tracey Rogers recorded a 3.5 to 1.5 victory away at Ilford. Their next match is on 20th May at home against Stoke

by Nayland.

Gaye Orford and Anne Howes of Stock Brook Manor recently played at Three Rivers in the East of England Foursomes.

The ladies came first in the afternoon handicap category and joint 3rd overall for the day in the 36 hole Stroke play event.

Gaye Orford and Anne Howes of Stock Brook Manor (Pink Shirts).

EAST REGION LADIES FOURSOMES AT THREE RIVERS GOLF CLUB hree Rivers Golf Club were very pleased to have hosted the East Region Ladies T Foursomes Competition on 23rd April when 66

ladies took part. 27 golf clubs and 4 counties were represented.

The Competition was played over 36 holes and the best overall nett score of 154 (77 on each of rounds 1 and 2) was gained by Sharon Warrington and Jo Stentiford from Three Rivers and who are the lady Captain and Vice Captain respectively. We are very proud of them both and attach a photograph of them receiving their prize from Janice Hazledine President of Essex Ladies County Golf Association.

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GREENKEEPERS BLOG FROM ESSEX BIGGA ast month Essex BIGGA held a one day L irrigation workshop at Boyce Hill aimed at Assistant and Deputy Head Greenkeepers that

wanted to learn more about a very important area after last summer, now that spring 2019 is also very dry irrigation systems around the counties golf courses are being used far earlier in the season than most had anticipated.

Automated irrigation systems on golf courses are complex and expensive investments and golfers are very much mistaken if they think its as simple as watering their lawn at home.

To begin with you need a sustainable water source, some use mains water supply which is very expensive, for others it may be via a bore hole or surface abstraction, some clubs may even take it from a lake or reservoir but the supply needs to be sustainable and noncontaminated. This water supply then needs to be pumped from this supply and stored into tanks close to the main irrigation pump house and will supply the water when the automated program is run. Inside the pump house will be several pieces of important equipment but most important will be the pumps and the control panel.

The pumps are just like the human heart pumping water around miles of buried pipes under your golf course and these are often at high pressure (8-8.5 bar 116-123 psi). Around your golf course there are valve boxes which control the flow of water to areas that need to be irrigated, separate pipes will run off these valve boxes to sprinklers located around tees and greens and if your golf course has invested in a complete system this will include fairways, approaches and surrounds. Inside these control valves will be decoders that receive an electronic signal sent via a program running on a PC often in the Head Greenkeepers office, miles of wire run alongside the pipe network. The computer will send a signal to the decoder which will open the solenoid valve and let water run through to the sprinklers which will pop up. The sprinklers have to be equally spaced with correct nozzles to given a uniform

head to head throw of water in still conditions however windy nights can severely effect applied irrigation water via drift. Often a course manager will use a moisture probe to check the Volumetric Water Content (VMC) on greens before deciding how much water to apply or an onsite weather station may give evapotranspiration rates that often guide the greenkeeper how many millimetres of water to apply.

Programs will run overnight and depending on the size of areas to be irrigated and how much water is to be applied could run for just a couple

of hours to maybe even ten hours. When a Course Manager goes home for the night he often will cross his fingers that everything works ok, those that work with computers will appreciate that programs can crash or freeze which means an irrigation program may fail to run in its entirety.

A power cut or surge can cause similar problems the latter can blow up decoders which run at low voltage. Pop up sprinkers can fail, get stuck on or not rotate properly which also means turf can either not get any water or too much.

Over the years a lack of investment means in general most golf clubs have irrigation systems that are past their sell by dates and prone to failures which means they need constant maintenance and repair hence its not uncommon to see greenkeepers digging holes to repair burst pipes/faulty joints or heads in irrigation valve boxes trying to diagnose a fault. This is only a extremely brief synopsis of a irrigation system but hopefully sheds some light on why it can often give greenkeepers plenty of stress.

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Ian Nichols BSc (Hons) Turfgrass Science & Education Officer Essex BIGGA Registered in England 00242990

COLCHESTER GOLF CLUB BAKER BOYS DOMINATE ELMSTEAD CUP bamboozled many in the competition, they both posted nett 68s – two clear of Joshua Eley 22, Mickey Potter 10, Tim Logan 8, Thomas Durell 10, Matt Black 7 and Alan Sharrocks 2.

In the quarterfinals Theo Baker beat Michael Carroll, Bill Eke saw off Potter, Black beat Logan and Oliver Baker eased past Roger Wright.

Theo triumphed over Eke in the semis with Oliver Family affair - Theo Baker (right) beat brother Oliver in the final of the Elmstead Cup. seeing off Black. wo of Colchester Golf Club’s most Colchester men’s scratch team won their promising young stars totally dominated the opening Thornton Cup tie on Sunday with a field in the prestigious Elmstead Cup. powerful display at home to Brentwood. Things Brothers Theo Baker, aged 14, and Oliver, 12, were tight after the morning foursomes with the were the only two players out of 92 to break par hosts 3-2 ahead thanks to wins from Jason in the qualifying medal.

Nicholls and Josh Coleman 5&4, Alan Sharrocks With the top eight scores qualifying for and Dan Nicholls 8&7 and Nathan Howe and knockout matchplay, they saw off the old Lewis Barber 2&1. guys again – both winning their quarter-finals But Colchester moved through the gears in and semis to set-up a family shootout in the afternoon singles with points coming from the final.

Howe, Barber, Roger Wright, Coleman, both And it was Theo, playing off nine handicap, Nicholls and Tom Neale. Dan Eke and Sharrocks who narrowly edged out his younger brother, took halves with the game firmly won by playing off 10, to win on the final green and cap Colchester – the score ending 11-4. The off a weekend of superb golf which saw them Braiswick team now host Abridge in Round both cut to eight.

Two in early June.

No-one was prouder than dad Mark, the club There was no such good fortune for the pro, who saw his lads play for a trophy he won Seniors side who stumbled to a 7-4 defeat at himself – way back in 1992.

Braiswick against Stockbrook Manor.

The Elmstead Cup was first played for 99 years Colchester’s points came from Simon Rowe, ago and the young Bakers certainly made history Tom Rothery and Steve Sharman with of the “oldies” in the qualifying round. Despite Roger Robertson and Dave Humberstone tricky greens and firm fairways which getting halves.

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ENDEAVOUR LOTUS TO SPONSOR 2019 ESSEX OPEN he Essex PGA is delighted that this year’s T Essex Open will be sponsored by Endeavour Lotus. The Open, which will be the 99th to be played and having been won by many Ryder

Cup players in the past, will be held at Stock Brook Country Club in Billericay on Thursday 9th May and will be preceded by the Essex Open Pro-Am on Wednesday 8th May. Endeavour Automotive has recently opened a new Lotus Cars showroom in Colchester and the managing director Adrian Wallington said ‘this iconic sports car business will be a welcome addition to the Endeavour customer offering.’

The Essex PGA is thrilled to be associated with such a famous brand and many of the cars will be on display at Stock Brook for the duration of the tournament.

ESSEX PROFESSIONALS REGAIN THE DUDLEY SMITH TROPHY

ssex Professionals regained the trophy in the E annual match against the Essex Amateurs at Frinton Golf Club in the 70th playing of the

event. Played in a Ryder Cup style of 5 foursomes matches and then 10 singles, the Professionals went into lunch leading 3-2 after wins for Robert Coles and James Webber, Lloyd Kennedy and Craig Housden and Mark Talbott playing with Thorpe Hall colleague Joe Ellis.

This one point advantage was to prove crucial

as the afternoon singles were very close, eventually finishing with 5 points to each side and four of the matches finishing all square on the 18th green. Roger Gray, captaining the side in the absence of Essex PGA Captain, Craig Laurence who was otherwise engaged at an event in Augusta Georgia, expressed his thanks to his team for their performance. Thanks were also given to Frinton Golf Club for the amazing condition of the course in early April.

Winning Essex Professionals with team captain Roger Gray and the Dudley Smith trophy.

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STOCK BROOK MANOR

MENS COMPETITION ROUND-UP

Mens Monthly Medal (Strokeplay / White Tees) – 06/04/2019 An eagle on the par 5 18th hole put the cherry on the cake for 18 handicapper Alex Lazell. Alex carded a Net 67, with 5 pars on the front 9 setting him on the way to his winning score and a 2 shot handicap cut. Terry O’Malley (16) pipped Mark Cordell (16) into second place on countback.

Both golfers shot Net 70’s, Terry’s 5 pars and 4 bogeys on the way in narrowly edged Mark’s 4 pars and 5 bogeys.

Spring Trophy (Stableford / White Tees) – 13/04/2019 Stock Brook Manor’s first Major of the season was contested by 55 golfers after a forty minute delayed start due to ground frost. The course was set up to be challenging which was evident in the scoring. The winning score was 36 points by 9 Handicapper John Wernham. John made 2 birdies and 7 pars on the way to his winning score which put him one point ahead of 3 golfers. The first of those was Ryan Edkins (5) who’s 2 birdies and 10 pars were enough for second place ahead of Gavin Salmon (7) who posted 1 birdie and 9 pars on the way to his 35 point score.

Seniors Flag Trophy (Strokeplay / Yellow Tees) 10/04/2019 A steady back 9 gave Michael Smith victory on countback from Eric Buckle in this strokeplay event. Playing off 12, Michael kept the big numbers off his card and made 7 pars on the way to a Net 73. Despite an eagle on hole 10 Eric (13) just missed out on the top spot when he also came in with a net 73. Ray Plato (16) was a further shot back with his birdie and 6 pars.

Seniors Joker Trophy (Stableford / Yellow Tees) – 24/04/2019 Paul Cundy’s 41 point round earned him first place and a shot cut off his 18 handicap. Paul who narrowly missed out on a podium finish in Seniors Flag Trophy two weeks earlier continued his recent fine form. His double bogey on the first was the only hole in his round over a bogey. Jim Watson can count himself unfortunate to have not won, also shooting 41 points playing off 25.

Jim missed out on countback despite a great start to his back 9 with a birdie. 4 golfers came in with 40 points, headed by Robert Merrigan (20) who only dropped 7 shots on a solid back 9.

LADIES COMPETITION ROUND-UP Ladies April Medal Tuesday (Strokeplay / Red Tees) – 02/04/2019 Holly Haslam shot a Net 72 off her 1 handicap to edge out Cherry Clarke (19) on countback.

Holly played the back nine 1 under par in a round made up of 3 birdies and 10 pars to take the honours. Cherry made 2 birdies and 3 pars for her Net 72 to finish 2 ahead of Wendy Scales (15) who made 6 pars on her way to a Net 74.

Ladies April Medal Saturday (Strokeplay / Red Tees) – 06/04/2019 8 pars and a birdie helped Jayne Stockwell to a Net 73 and first place in the April Medal. Jayne, playing off her 10 handicap finished 3 shots ahead of second place Naomi Hall (20) and a further shot ahead of Gaye Orford (9) who made 9 pars to finish third.

Ladies April Stableford Saturday (Stableford / Red Tees) – 13/04/2019 A strong finish from 22 handicapper Colleen Madge contributed to her 34 point round which was enough to take first place ahead of the consistent Gaye Orford (9) on 32 points.Third place went to Elizabeth Higgins wh made 29 points.

Ladies April Stableford Tuesday (Stableford / Red Tees) – 16/04/2019 A field of 34 golfers was headed by Paula D’urso who came in with 38 points off her 20 handicap with a round that included 6 pars. A superb round of 4 birdies and 12 pars for 38 points gave Holly Haslam (1) second place, narrowly missing out on top spot on countback.

Wendy Scales (15) made 36 points to finish in third, only dropping 3 shots on a back 9 that included 7 pars.

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Friendly Match

ESSEX COLTS v CHELMSFORD Chelmsford Golf Club – Sunday 31st March 2019 ssex Colts played the E first of their 2019 Friendly matches on

Sunday 31st March against Chelmsford. A bright, sunny day, but extremely cold.

This annual fixture is arranged for the Colts (ages 18 – 25 on the first of January) to play the previous year’s Thornton Cup winners. Having twelve in each team gives Team Managers good opportunity to assess players and pairings for the forthcoming season.

The twelve Colt team members came from eight different clubs - excluding those from Chelmsford who played in the home team.They were: Lukas Warren, Colts Captain (Thorndon Park) Patrick Arundel (Boyce Hill). Josh Cardy, & Sam Kinnane (The Warren), Callum Hensby (Stoke by Nayland).

Josh Tobin, Harry Robson, Cassidy Steffens & Callum Newton (Orsett). Callum Pipe (Braintree).

Harrison Linney (West Essex). George Leversuch (Wanstead). Six of these players were playing for the Colts for the first time. Most of them previous members of the County under 18’s team.

The Morning Foursomes went very much the Colts way. Five wins. Josh Cardy & Callum Hensby 6&4. Lukas Warren & Patrick Arundel 4&3. Callum Pipe & Harry Robson 4&2. Josh Tobin & Harrison Linney and Cassidy Steffens & Sam Kinnane both 2&1.The pairing of an established Colt with a newcomer proved successful. Foursomes 5 - 1.

The Afternoon Singles were tightly contested. Captain Lukas Warren won his match 3&2. Chelmsford then had strong wins in games 2,3 and 4 Harvey Sullivan, Brandon Meads and Ben Humphrey.Two all square matches from Josh Tobin v Curtis Knipes and Harry Robson v Jack Brown. Colt wins – George Leversuch 5&4. Callum Pipe, Callum Newton & Cassidy Steffens all 5&3. Harrison Linney 4&3. Chelmsford win for Lewis Wright. Singles: 7 – 5. Total 12 – 6.

With many of the Chelmsford team being Essex Colts this bodes well for the 2019 Season giving us a large number to select a team from.

Many thanks to Chelmsford Golf Club for hosting this match, especially as it was Mothering Sunday. The match was played in excellent spirit, and twenty-four Mums should be proud of their sons!

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Match Report

THE KEATING TROPHY White Tees, Three Rivers Golf & Country Club (Kings Course) – Saturday 6th, 13th & 14th April 2019 he Essex Golf Union’s first Championship of the T season saw Three Rivers Golf & Country Club host 72 competitors as they played 36 holes of golf over a very

challenging and well-presented course. Only 16 places were on offer for the Matchplay Finals that took place on the 13th & 14th April also hosted by Three Rivers. The 72 competitors were wrapped up well to avoid the bitterly cold winds that swept across the course in the morning. The temperature did not rise much during the day and left 56 disappointed, as well as cold, players at the end of the Qualifying stage of the Keating Trophy. A terrific event which saw some great golf played as the counties finest battled for a place in the Matchplay stages.

The strong field found the course in fine condition with the greens running fast, especially for April.

However, the cold wind took its toll, with only 6 players Read approach shot in the final. breaking par over the whole day. In the morning, Callum Newton (Orsett), Ricky Lee (Boyce Hill) & Oscar Yeomans (Chelmsford) all managed to pick up a shot on the course, all shooting one under par 71s. They were two shots clear of Joshua Read (The Rayleigh Club) and Nathan Parrish (Chelmsford) heading into the afternoon round.

The afternoon was slightly damper as light rain occasionally fell on parts of the course. Despite the stiff breeze, the three that beat par in the afternoon were Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park), Josh Read (The Rayleigh Club) and low score of the day was Harry Robson (Orsett) with a 69 (-3).

Harry’s ‘Chalk & Cheese’ display managed to get him 11th spot and secured a place in the Matchplay rounds the following weekend. Harry was one of 5 competitors that qualified from Orsett; Shaun Mills reinstated as an amateur late last year took 16th spot, Cassidy Steffens took 13th, Joshua Tobin and Callum Newton tied on 147 for 3rd and 4th respectively. A total of three players from Chelmsford also managed to qualify, in 14th spot was Alex Bradley with a total of 152, Harvey Sullivan was a shot better on 151 with Oscar Yeomans on 150 after his 79 in the afternoon.

Josh Read’s steady total of 144 (Level par) for the 36 holes saw him win the Qualifier by three shots from Orsett duo Callum Newton & Joshua Tobin, both on 147, along with Thorndon Park’s Lukas Warren after his well-crafted 71 in the afternoon. Final Qualifying places can be seen on the opposite page.

Tobin hitting an approach shot in the final.

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www.essexgolfunion.org KEATING TROPHY 2019 Played at Three Rivers Golf Club - 13th & 14th April 2019 Quarter - Finals

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At the Matchplay stages, some great battles took place. The 16 players took to the course on the Saturday morning and by 5pm there were just 4 left in the competition, 3 of the top 4 from the stroke play stage, only Lukas Warren narrowly missing out to Alex Christie (Basildon) on the Saturday afternoon by 2&1. On Sunday both semi-finals were close affairs, Joshua Read managed to overcome Callum Newton by way of a 2&1 victory whilst the other Orsett semi-finalist, Joshua Tobin, managed to pip Alex Christie on the 22nd hole. After nearly 90 holes of golf had been played by both remaining players, there was just one more round to play.

The final commenced on Sunday afternoon at 13:20 between Joshua Tobin (Orsett) & Joshua Read (The Rayleigh Club). The two players were nip and tuck for the front nine, Tobin with an early lead but Read managed to turn it around at the turn, going into the back nine 1up. Joshua Read holed a 15-footer for a half on the 12th to remain 1up. He then drove the Par 4 13th and capitalised by making birdie to go two up, and then followed that with a 20-foot birdie putt for a half The Finalists. on the 14th to maintain his lead. Tobin made a valiant effort but could not prevent Read from taking his first county title winning 3&2. Both players should be very proud of their play over the course of the week and we congratulate every one of the match play finalists who will pick up valuable Order of Merit points. Top marks to Joshua Read on a splendid performance, winning maximum Order of Merit points for winning both the Stroke play and Matchplay stages.

We would also like to thank Three Rivers Golf & Country Club and all their staff for making us feel so welcome and hosting such a magnificent tournament.

The course was very well presented, striped fairways and Joshua Read being presented the trophy by EGU President Brian Collins.

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Friendly Match

ESSEX UNDER 16’S v BEDFORDSHIRE Bedfordshire & County Golf Club – Monday 8th April 2019

he Essex under 16’s Team played their annual pre-season friendly fixture against Bedfordshire TTheunder 16’s at Bedfordshire & County Golf Club.

Essex team were on paper a stronger side than the hosts, so to provide a more testing run

out for the Essex Boys it was agreed to play this fixture off handicaps, which resulted in the Essex team giving between 3 and 7 shots to their opponents.

The venue was in excellent condition for this time of year and provided the Essex team with some good experience of playing a challenging course. The decision to play the endly nties Fri IRE matches off handicaps rather than off scratch looked a ter Cou H S In D 6 1 R U O v BEDF worthy choice as most of the matches were pretty close X E S S E Essex going through the front nine holes. Eventually the shots allowance paid off for many of the home side as e ir sh Bedford Bedfordshire ran out winners 7 – 5. Though a notable excellent performance for Essex came from Rory Bennet (Hainault Forest), resulting in him achieving an 8&7 victory over his opponent.

This proved to be a very useful pre-season fixture for the Essex boys, with the new members of the team getting some valuable experience. Our hosts from Bedfordshire Golf Union made everyone very welcome and we thank them and the Bedfordshire & County GC for their hospitality.

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Match Report

ESSEX COUNTY v ESSEX PROFESSIONALS Frinton Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 11th April 2019

Left to Right: Bob Ward, Ricky Lee, Joe Tatam, Shaun Mills, Ben Tobin, Andy May (County Captain), Ross Dee, Callum Pipe, Brian Collins (County President) Arron Edwards-Hill, Brandon Meads,Jamie Richards, Phil Hulse, Steve Cipa, Roger Gray, Luke Fraser, Lloyd Kennedy, Mark Talbott, Colin Reynolds (PGA), Joe Ellis, James Webber, Craig Housden, Robert Coles, James Gurry

he annual match between the Essex Professionals and amateurs took T place at a cold and windy Frinton Golf Club on Thursday 11th April. This fixture has been running since 1950 and is eagerly anticipated

by both sides each year. The amateurs keen to show their talents, and The Pro's giving freely of their time to encourage the county amateurs as they themselves were back in their amateur days. Both sides therefore fielding very strong teams with the likes of Tour players Robert Coles and Lloyd Kennedy on display.

The morning foursomes were edged by the professiobnals 3 matches to 2 with as expected some superb quality golf on display.

After lunch the singles matches got underway with the am's determined to get back on terms. No better demonstrated than Callum Pipe with 3 birdies and an eagle in the first 4 holes! 5 under par and an early 4 up lead against the unfortuate Pro captain Roger Gray. Callum going on to a resounding 8&6 win.

With Joe Tatam winning 2 up and Jamie Richards 3&2, these would be the ony games not to finish in the 18th hole. Game 1 with Lloyd Kennedy needing a birdie on the par 5 18th to edge out Brandon Meads. Robert Coles taking out County Captain Andy May all winning on the last. James Gurry won 3&1 against Ben Tobin. Three points all then and with 4 matches all halved on the last, the singles ending in a 5 all draw.

This left the Pro's with the narrowest of victories by an overall 8/7 score. Fantastic tenacity and golfing talent by both sides.

With Frinton Professional and Golf Manager Peter Taggart presenting the trophy to winning captain Roger Gray it was left to Andy May and Roger Gray to both thank and congratulate Frinton Golf Club and its members for again providing a course in super condition with hospitality to match.

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Match Report

ESSEX UNDER 18 AND UNDER 16 v HERTFORDSHIRE UNDER 18 AND UNDER 16 Abridge Golf Club – Thursday 15th April 2019 n a sunny but cold O and windy April day an Essex team of six

under 16’s and six under 18’s met a similar structured team from Hertfordshire for the Cheshunt Salver.

This is played each year in alternate counties and Essex had the privilege of hosting this event this year at Abridge Golf Club.

The morning foursomes matches started off well with our first pairing of Essex Captain William Dove and Josh Gray winning 1 up on the last hole. Essex then had to wait for a further win from the first pairing of the under 16’s Wilf Elliott and Harvey Bell who won 2 up. Having only won two of our morning matches Hertfordshire were in a commanding lead with 4 to 2. This giving Essex everything to fight for in the afternoon singles.

All was going well for Essex early on, but slender advantages could not be maintained through to the finish. Josh Gray managed to get a half from his match and Jake Wells won 4 and 3. Essex then had to wait until the under 16’s started to come in before any more matches were won by Essex. Wilf Elliot, Harvey Bell and Tom Vaas all won their matches 2 and 1, Harry English won 1 up and Bobby Rothery-Archer won 3 and 2.

When the final scores were tallied up Hertfordshire had won by 9 ½ to Essex 8 ½. This was a very close game in the end. The winning trophy was presented to the Captain of Hertfordshire by the club Captain of Abridge, Gary Bronziet.

Essex would like to thank Abridge Golf Club for the use of their course and the bar and kitchen staff for their kind treatment of all involved.

Players for Essex were: Captain William Dove, Josh Gray, Bobby Rothsy Archer (Garon Park), Harvey Sullivan (Chelmsford), Jake Wells, Wilf Elliot, Harvey Bell (Clacton on Sea), Harry Wood (Langdon Hills), Charlie Dodds (Stock Brook Manor), Tom Vaas (Five Lakes) Sam Gemmell (The Warren), Harry English (Stoke by Nayland)

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THE NORMAN GARON TRUST COMMUNITY TOUR he tour is now underway with events recently held at Gosfield Lake and at Colchester Golf TClub, both venues enjoyed fine spring weather and a great turnout of entrants.

The competition is open to the following categories:Under 14 Division 1 for category 1&2 players Under 14 Division 2 for category 3,4& 5 players, where applicable Under 18 for category 3,4& 5 players, where applicable.

The tour is open to both boys and girls.

The winners at Gosfield Lake were Under 14 Division 1.

Louis Vallis, Thorndon Park Golf Club Under 14 Division 2.

Luke Cursons Warley Park Golf Club Under 18 Lauren Gowers Chelmsford Golf Club The winners at Colchester were Under 14 Division 1.

Oliver Baker Colchester Golf Club Under 14 Division 2 Owen Fallows Upminster Golf Club Under 18 Buddy Miller Warley Park Golf Callum Chamberlain also made a Hole in One on the 150 yard par 3, 16th hole for which he received a prize, a huge congratulations to Callum.

The next event is to be held at Frinton Golf Club on Sunday May 26th.

For further information, please visit www.essexgolfunion.org/ngt_junior_community_tour

Scenes at Colchester Golf club prior to the 1st group teeing off in the Norman Garon Trust Junior Tour..

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MATT AND ED ACHIEVE THEIR GOAL pairs had fought their way to the final from the leagues into the knockouts from the 128 players who had started in the competition.

In the four ball better ball final both pairs got off to a nervous start with Black and Pain going one up early on, only to have Anderson strike the flag with a approach shot which dropped to a few inches from the hole. This gave Anderson and Smith a gross birdie which with his shot gave him a nett eagle to even up the scores and make the match all square by the turn.

From the nervous start Black and Pain had between them played the first nine to gross par.

They kept the pressure on, and apart from a bogey on the fourteenth hole went on to win with a birdie from twenty feet on the 16th with the final score being three holes up with two to play (3&2).

Matt Black and Ed Pain.

t was five months ago that Matt Black and Ed IChampions Pain started on their quest to be Winter League of 2018/19 at Colchester Golf

Club. They have achieved their goal.

Black and Pain playing off seven and thirteen respectively were up against fellow finalists Peter Anderson (11) and Duncan Smith (15). The two

GOLF FOUNDATION TROPHY SUCCESS FOR MARK

ark Harlow (6) won the Golf Foundation Trophy at Five Lakes Golf Club shooting M a gross 75 nett 69 on the Lakes course. Mark

played an error-free round with 15 pars and only 3 bogeys claiming the Scratch prize along the way with a gross 75.

Second place went to David Cawtheray (15) with nett 70 closely followed by Clive Taylor (11) with a nett 71.

Two players returned nett 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adam Rutter (12) and Doug Butcher (16) to be just outside the main prizes.

Three players scored twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the par 3's to win birdie balls, Phil Roblin and Doug Butcher on the 4th and John McAleavey on the long 16th.

Alan Garnett eagled the 436-yard stroke index one par 4 to win a pack of balls.

Mark Harlow receiving the Golf Foundation Trophy from Captain Eric Howlett.

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THREE RIVERS CHARITY FUND RAISING ast year members of Three Rivers L Golf Club raised £10,420 for the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity.

On Tuesday 9 April the cheque was formally handed over to the charity.

Because of the amount raised the club was privileged to name two new puppies, one they called “Rivers” and the other “Sandy”.

Both puppies will be starting their training in the next few months. For the first 12 months or so they will receive what is called basic training in the hands of volunteer puppy walkers. Once they have mastered this they will go on to more Left to Right: Mrs. Lewis and her dog Una, Sharon Warrinton, advanced training and then they will be Mrs. Pressling receiving the cheque, Dave Remington, and Mr. Lovett with his current charge Craken. ready to be matched with a blind or sight impaired person. The working life of a charity. She expressed her thanks to all the guide dog is between 7 and 10 years. After this members who helped raise and contributed to the they are re-homed to a comfortable retirement. fund.

Throughout their lives the dogs are monitored The presentation caused quite a stir in the club and cared for by the Guide Dogs charity. house as Mrs. Pressling was accompanied by Mrs. Last year’s Club Captains Dave Remington and Polly Lewis with her 3 year old Guide dog Una Sharon Warrington, presented the cheque to Mrs. and Mr. Jonty Lovett, a volunteer puppy walker Anne Pressling, the local area secretary of the with his current charge, Cracken.

DARREN KNIGHT BALLARDS GORE CLUB CAPTAIN 2018

avens Hospices is in need of a new adult hospice to continue providing care and H support to individuals with life-limiting illness,

and their families. It will need to incorporate 16 in -patients bedrooms, increased Day Hospice

services, additional family support and beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds. Darren Knight club captain 2018 fundraising for the year a raised amazing amount of £10,315 with help of members and friends.

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JOHN’S PRESENTATION AT ROMFORD GOLF CLUB n Saturday the 20th April last year’s Captain O of Romford Golf Club, John Fuller had the pleasure of presenting his charity cheque of

The aim to do this is providing educational programmes to help shape a generation who are self-aware about their health and wellbeing and to implement screenings within the NHS and save lives effected by the most common cancer in the UK of young men.

If detected early related it carries a 95% survival rate. So during my year as Captain and with the amazing generosity and support of the members and friends of Romford Golf Club. I am extremely proud to hand to Dylan’s mum Tracy Tombides the founder of the DT38 Foundation a cheque of £16,235.00. A remarkable figure and I thank all the members of Romford Golf Club from the bottom of my heart.

£16,235.00 to Tracey Tombides, Dylan Tombides mother.

THE TIGER ROARS IN allards Gore Golf Club have their B own tiger Ann Dutton as this years new lady captain.

Last Years Captain John Fuller’s speech when presenting the cheque to his charity.

When Michael Miles asked me to become Captain, it was more or less a year after I had been diagnosed with testicular cancer and during the chemotherapy part of my treatment that I read a courageous story, a remarkable young man called Dylan James Tombides.

Dylan was an Australian football international who played for my beloved West Ham United, he sadly passed away aged just 20 in April 2014 after a 3 year battle with testicular cancer.

The story that I mentioned in regard to this brave young man gave me the utmost inspiration on my road to recovery and as a result I had no hesitation in nominating the DT38 Foundation as my chosen charity during my year as Captain.

The DT38 Foundation was set up in memory of Dylan and was formed as a result of him being misdiagnosed.

DT38’ vision is to change the way testicular cancer is diagnosed by implementing best practice diagnostic guidelines for patients who are present with testicular symptoms and to raise awareness and change the stigma associated with men’s health issues.

A total of 80 members took part in the event a Florida Scramble. Winners of the competition were. Front nine: 1st Martin Cork, Diane Naylor, and Ajay Desai with a score of 33 points.

2nd Bill Wilkins, Chris Ralph, and Peter Prosser with 33 points. Back nine 1st Derek Johnson, Cathy Sheppard and John Dutton with 34 points.

2nd Glen Davis Ju Barlow and Colin Langstone with the score of 32 points. Ann’s chosen charity this year is Motor Neurone Diseases Association.

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MIXED PAIRS OPEN Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club Tee 12 Noon from 1st and 10th. Includes: Coffee and Bacon Roll on arrival. Halfway House refreshment. 2 course buffet. Prizes 1-3rd teams. Best front and back nine.

Nearest pins Ladies and Gents. £80 per couple.

Brenda Lord: 01255 421 919 www.clactongolfclub.com

10 May 2019

CHARITY SENIOR PAIRS OPEN Essex Golf & Country Club Includes tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival (from 8am) and 2-course meal with coffee after golf and visitor prize list. £70 per pair John Tuffen: 01787 224 466 essex.info@theclubcompany.com www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com

11 June 2019

LADIES CHARITY GOLF DAY Saffron Walden Golf Club Entry includes refreshments at the Half Way House plus the Saffron Walden Golfers Buffet. £148.00 per team. delia_roberts@hotmail.com www.swgc.com

17 May 2019

CLUB MIXED OPEN Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £60 per pair.

Sally Rudkin: 01787 474 747 gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk

11 June 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN Stoke by Nayland Golf Club includes welcome coffee & pastries + Pimms on the terrace + Evening Meal. £152 per team (4) Sue Gregory: 01206 262 836 sales@stokebynayland.com www.stokebynayland.com

26 May 2019

MIXED OPEN Saffron Walden Golf Club Includes golf, prize table, halfway house refreshments and a two course carvery meal with coffee/tea. £78.00 per pair.

Events Manager: 01799 522 786 office@swgc.com www.swgc.com

12 June 2019

GENTS SENIORS INDIVIDUAL OPEN Orsett Golf Club Includes coffee and mini breakfast on arrival and buffet after golf. £38 per person.

Richard Herring: 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk

31 May 2019

THE LONDON AMATEUR OPEN West Essex Golf Club includes a buffet breakfast and rolling lunch. £40 per player (£25.00 Juniors).

James Levick: 0208 529 7558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk

13 June 2019

SENIORS OPEN Colchester Golf Club Two course meal following competition. £76 per pair.

David Blackmore: 01206 853396 drblackmore@sky.com www.colchestergolfclub.com

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19 June 2019

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Braintree Golf Club Includes lunch & 2-course meal (smart/casual). £80 per couple. www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

Maldon Golf Club Coffee on arrival, Two course buffet lunch following competition. £60 per pair.

The Secretary: 01621 853212 www.maldongolfclub.org/seniorsopen

21 June 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN

17 July 2019

FIVE LAKES OPEN

Canons Brook Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and pastries on arrival and buffet meal after golf. £117 per team (3).

Ladies Section Treasurer: 01279 421482 www.canonsbrook.com

Five Lakes Golf Club Inclusive of tea or coffee on arrival and bacon baguette And rolling carvery lunch. £25 Vistor / £20 Member (per player).

Clive Weir: 07966 403 322 clivew@g2m.co.uk www.cpcolchester.co.uk/golf/lakescourse/

25 June 2019

ABRIDGE LADIES’ CHARITY DAY Abridge Golf Club Includes: Coffee and Danish Pastry on arrival, Half Way House, 2 Course Buffet Lunch. £65 pp Alison Levy: 07947 339194 alisonlevy1@outlook.com www.abridgegolf.com

25 July 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN Chigwell Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival and 2-course dinner after golf. £160 per team (4).

Heather Olliffe: 020 8500 2059 info@chigwellgolfclub.co.uk www.chigwellgolfclub.co.uk

27 June 2019

PAIRS OPEN Three Rivers Golf & Country Club Includes tea/coffee & breakfast bap on arrival, Pimms refreshments after 9 holes and 2-course buffet after golf. £80 per pair.

Caroline Crispin: 01621 829 781 www.threeriversclub.com

25 July 2019

MIXED PAIRS OPEN Harwich & Dovercourt Golf Club Coffee on arrival, Brunch (ham, eggs & saute potatoes) Pimms and evening buffet followed by prize presentation. £86 per couple Kate Fender: 01255 503 616 secretary@harwichanddovercourtgolfclub. com www.harwichanddovercourtgolfclub.com

04 July 2019

LADIES OPEN MEETING Clacton-on-Sea Includes: Coffee and Danish Pastry on arrival On Course Refreshments 2 Course Buffet. £70 per pair.

Jackie Bright: 01255 812 742 jackieabright@btinternet.com

28 July 2019

'PAUL FARNSWORTH TROPHY' GENTS PAIRS OPEN Braintree Golf Club Includes lunch & 2-course meal (smart/casual). Full English breakfast available at £7pp. £76 per pair Luan Markham www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

09 July 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN Colchester Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and pastries/biscuits on arrival, halfway house and buffet after golf. £140 per team (4).

Alexander Piccolo: 01206 853 396 assistant@colchestergolfclub.com www.colchestergolfclub.com

Attention! Club Secretaries and Competition Organisers: Please forward any info on Future Open Competitions, Golf related Events or Charity days at Essex Golf Clubs to info@essexgolfer.com.

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

Good Luck in Round Three of the League Phase irstly, as a reminder, all clubs can keep tracking our regular updates during the season: See us on FByFacebook: Follow us on Twitter: the time you are reading the latest edition of Essex Golfer, clubs will have concluded, or nearly @jubilee_cup

www.facebook.com/thejubileecup/

concluded, the second round of the League Phase. Check out the full picture of matches at the following URL – the current view at time of writing on 26th April is shown below also, including the full picture of Round 1 completions.

1st Round Matches to be played www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/

by 7th of April 2019 Div A Wanstead Div A Nazeing Div A Colne Valley Div B Royal Epping Forest Div B Frinton GC Div B Playgolf Colchester Div C Benton Hall Div C Abridge

5.0 7.0 8.5 5.5 5.5 6.5 1.0 5.5

Div C Div D Div D Div D Div E Div E Div E Div F Div F

6.5 6.0 7.0 7.0

Div F Div G Div G Div G Div H Div H Div H

Bentley Brentwood GC Woolston Manor Burstead (The) Garon Park Gosfield Lakes Manor of Groves Langdon Hills Ilford Rayleigh Club (The) Warren (The) Chigwell Clacton on Sea Colchester Braintree Regiment Way

6.5 7.0 5.5 4.5 5.0 7.5 5.0 7.0 5.5 4.5 6.5 2.0

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4.0 2.0 0.5 3.5 3.5 2.5 8.0 3.5

Stapleford Abbotts Blakes Fairlop Waters GC Harwich & Dovercourt Maldon Thorpe Hall Crondon Park Ballards Gore

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Mardyke Valley Notleys (The) Forrester Park Belfairs GC Warley Park Rochford Hundred Three Rivers Burnham on Crouch

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Five Lakes Canons Brook Stoke by Nayland Epping South Essex Essex (The) Top Meadow GC Stock Brook Manor

Current view of completed 2nd Round Matches (to be played by 5th of May 2019) Div A Div B Div C Div E Div F Div F

Fairlop Waters GC Maldon Crondon Park Rochford Hundred

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To reiterate, everything you need to successfully arrange and play your matches is on our website, including full contact details for the opposition under “Competing Clubs”, and key information in terms of the Rules of the 2019 competition. www.jubileecup.com/ matches2019/ rules2019.pdf

At time of writing the update, we have a lot of Round 2 still to play, so please do check out our website around 7th May after the round completion date of 5th May. Only six matches completed, with the great majority to be played perhaps in the final two weekends of the phase up to end of the round. Full details of the 2019 Draw is held on our website at www.jubileecup.com

Match results will be continually updated at the link above, and as teams are allocated winning and drawing League points, as well as “hole difference” scoring, the League tables will also be populated here: www.jubileecup.com/ matches2019/divix19.html

Looking forward to Round 3 of the league phase then, teams will have until 26th May to complete their matches –

3rd Round Matches to be played by 26th of May 2019 Div A Div A Div A Div B Div B Div B

Nazeing v Fairlop Waters GC Colne Valley v Wanstead Blakes v Stapleford Abbotts Frinton GC v Thorpe Hall Playgolf Colchester v Royal Epping Forest Maldon v Harwich & Dovercourt

Div C Div C

Abridge v Mardyke Valley Bentley v Benton Hall

Div C Div D Div D

Ballards Gore v Crondon Park Woolston Manor v Belfairs GC Burstead (The) v Brentwood GC

Div D Div E Div E

Forrester Park v Notleys (The) Gosfield Lakes v Three Rivers Manor of Groves v Garon Park

Div E Div F Div F Div F Div G Div G Div G Div H Div H Div H

No 3 4 4

Rochford Hundred v Warley Park Ilford v Canons Brook Rayleigh Club (The) v Langdon Hills Five Lakes v Burnham on Crouch Chigwell v South Essex Clacton on Sea v Warren (The) Epping v Stoke by Nayland Braintree v Stock Brook Manor Regiment Way v Colchester Top Meadow GC v Essex (The)

Name Barry Boniface Steve Nott Steve Rattray

those fixtures are shown below and fully detailed on the website.

So for Round 2, some emphatic wins shown here from the likes of Crondon Park, Burnham on Crouch and Manor of Groves, and what ended up being a tightly contested (and shared) match between Five Lakes and The Rayleigh Club.

Checking out the website will be key for the rest of May, as Round Three will complete before the next edition of Essex Golfer, and no clubs at time of writing had completed any of their matches.

Of course individual player and double results will be showcased on the Order of Merit tables also, and we will look to provide the very latest in next edition of Essex Golfer.

Over 14 players have so far successfully won both of their singles matches, with the top 3 showing below Won 2 2 2

Hvd 0 0 0

Lst 0 0 0

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+/11 9 9

Club Five Lakes Maldon Crondon Park

HCP 13 12 12

Likewise a total of 10 players have done the same in the Doubles 4BBB Order of Merit, as below.

No 1 1 7 7 12 12 14 14 20 20

Name Ben Newman Andrew Hodges Lee Mowe Cain Westwood John Bishop Richard Gallagher Ray Greenhall William Tuony Doug Wood Greame Sinfield

Won 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Hvd 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lst 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pnt 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

+/12 12 8 8 7 7 6 6 4 4

Club Crondon Park Crondon Park Maldon Maldon Crondon Park Crondon Park Manor of Groves Manor of Groves Five Lakes Five Lakes

HCP 17 20 18 17 22 21 21 22 19 19

Links for both charts can be seen at the top of www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/draw1.htm With many clubs having completed two of their matches, the League positions are starting to add up – see www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/divix19.html Not all of the clubs have won two out of two of their matches, so some teams only at the top of their league due to hold differences, but kudos to Wanstead, Playgolf Colchester, Crondon & Manor of Groves who have achieved this so far.

Excellent team spirits were seen in my own clubs first venture away at the ever supportive Brentwood Golf Club - sadly a defeat overall 6 & 3 for Notleys GC, with my own performance only gathering a half against George Buckley Junior who nailed a fantastic birdie on the 17th green, and closed out the par three 18th hole to being us back to All Square for the match. That said, a very enjoyable round was had at the very welcoming home club – our thanks to Russell and his team both on and off the course for a great day!

For all clubs please keep tracking our updates: See us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejubileecup/ Follow us on Twitter: @jubilee_cup The Jubilee Committee are always looking for volunteers to help us out – please contact myself or one of the Committee at the Contact details on our Homepage (top-right). www.jubileecup.com Please do LIKE /FOLLOW or subscribe to our Facebook and Twitter sites: Twitter (@jubilee_cup) Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thejubileecup/) Please LIKE us so we can keep you abreast of developments on a more regular basis than the excellent Essex Golfer!

All the best

Phil

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Tel: 07958 225 427.

Email: gcarmoody@gmail.com FOR SALE: Fisher putter USA ex con with head cover hardly used soft insert on face £20.00. Tel: 07947 275 670.

Email: tmurray1453@gmail.com FOR SALE: Powar Kaddy discovery 4 wheel siton golf buggy in good working order also powerkaddy golfbag and set Taylormade burner xd irons - Grays, Essex - $300.00.

Tel: 07916 162 873. Email: junew582@gmail.com FOR SALE: Ladies RAM FX Plus Graphite Irons 3 - SW, Adams Red Line Driver, Wilson 3 Wood, RAM 5 Wood together with Srixon AD333 Bag with full length dividers and 9 pockets. All in fair condition, ideal starter set.

- Margaretting Tye - £80.00.

Tel: 07929 888 708 Email: houch@sky.com

FOR SALE: Taylormade Burner Hybrid 19 Deg Reg shaft left handed, buyer to collect Hornchurch - £40.00. Tel: 07939 011 132 Email: gary.rainger@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Powakaddy batteries (x 2) plus charger. Both batteries will do in excess of 18 holes and are in Powakaddy carry bags. The charger is in excellent condition. Will split if required. - Billericay - £95.00.

Tel: 07899984665 Email: richardcgregory@btconnect.com

FOR SALE: Mizuno BR D2 pencil carry bag for sale,brand new , unwanted prize. - Maldon £65.00. Tel: 07793 980 992 Email: Stephendack10@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Golf trolley. Power Bug GT 7.

I have a lithium battery. Hardly used as I now play with a golf bike. - Woodford Green £200.00. Tel: 07944 439 812 Email: irving173@aol.com FOR SALE: Mizuno MX-20 irons. 9 irons, 3-PW Second hand but well looked after and in good condition. Will deliver free to any address within 40 miles of Southend - Shoeburyness £95.00. Tel: 07808 150 221 Email: den_bailey9@hotmail.com

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