October 2014 by Essex Golfer Ltd

Ellis is Rayleigh Club Champion I

an Ellis qualified for the PGA Play-Offs in the best possible fashion – by winning The Rayleigh Club Championship by five shots. The Norfolk professional came into the final PGA in England (East) Order of Merit event in the fourth and final qualifying spot for the end-of-season Play Offs, which will be staged at Antalya Golf Club in Turkey from November 29 to December 1. Earlier in the season, he’d been top of the pile but a modest effort by his standards at the previous week’s PGA East Anglian Open had left his chances of making it through hanging in the balance. But Ellis, attached to Great Yarmouth and Caister Golf Club, turned on the style at The Rayleigh Club, producing a stunning opening 64 and a fine follow-up 68 to power to an emphatic triumph at 14-under-par. His heroics ensured that he landed second spot on the final order of merit behind Essex golfer Jason Levermore. It was Ellis’ eighth success in an East region ranking tournament – but his first since 2007. He said: “I am absolutely delighted. To be leading the order of merit, like I was, and then to possibly miss out on the top four and not go to Turkey would have been really hard to take. “I had a good meeting with my sports psychologist Dan Abrahams the other day and it turned me around completely. Now I can’t wait to get back to Turkey – it is going to be awesome. “A few years ago, I was on the verge of quitting golf – I’d stand over a pitching wedge and be scared stiff about where it was going to go. But I’ve fought really hard and I’ve got a few years left in me yet!” Also joining Ellis at Antalya will be Levermore, Darren Charlton and Mark Hooper. Levermore’s place was secure earlier in the summer, thanks to his second place in the Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship. But the Channels Golf Club professional will also head to Turkey as the leading player from the region after

finishing fifth at The Rayleigh Club, easily enough to claim the Order of Merit crown for the fourth time in his career. He said: “I wanted to win this week but winning the order of merit again is a great second prize. So, I’m over the moon with it, to be honest.” As well as an ultra-consistent Order of Merit campaign, Levermore has won a stack of pro-ams in 2014 and attributes his success to a couple of key factors. He said: “It’s just down to being more relaxed and happy in my life. I’ve got my job at Channels which is going well – they give me a lot of support. It’s good at home, too, as we’ve got an 18-month old boy and he makes us happy. Everything is just good in life and it seems to be going nicely.” At The Rayleigh Club, the big move in the race for the Play Offs came from Charlton (Dunstable Downs), who started the tournament in sixth place on the rankings. But he put together rounds of 66 and 71 to tie for second at the Essex venue and finish third on the overall standings. Charlton said: “It is the first time I will have played in the play offs, but the second time I have qualified. A few years ago I did qualify for them but due to the birth of my daughter I had to drop out. “It is very satisfying to qualify. I got off to a flying start on the first day – five-under after four holes was a once in a lifetime start. That gave me the foundation to keep going.” Charlton shared second place with Mark Davis (Thorndon Park) and also amateur golfer Ricky Lee, who plays at The Rayleigh Club. Hooper, who won the PGA East Anglian Open at Basildon, could only finish in a tie for 13th at the club where he is attached. But that was enough to see him make the end-of-season showdown in Turkey. He said: “To get through is amazing. Two weeks ago, before Basildon, I didn’t think there was a chance.”

Darren Charlton, Ian Ellis, Jason Levermore and Mark Hooper will all be going to the season-ending PGA Play Offs in Turkey. -2-

BRENTWOOD GOLF CLUB (Formerly Weald Park)

DAWBNIRD EAeeRn LSuYnrise anSdun8daamy

Betw aturday & y Every S yers & A Bugg a l 2P

5 Just £4

From 2 pm (M Just £1 on-Fri) 0 Sa t & Su n £15 Twiligh t Bu Hire Ju ggies st £12

SENIORS SPE CIAL

Every Wednesd ay 18 Holes + Ba con Roll Just (After 10.30am )

£15

Non Members can pre book Tee Times 7 Days in advance

es Fe en GMore nday to Friday £15

Saturday & Sunday - £22.50

ust Buggy Hire J £20 per round in Canopy Buggies have Ra washers b lu plus Ball & C

WINTER GOLF SOCIETY SPECIAL Bacon Rolls with Tea/Coffee, 18 Holes Bangers, Mash & Onion Gravy

Just £25 per person

Coxtie Green Road, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5RJ

01277 375 101 ---333--- Web: www.brentwoodgolfclub.co.uk Email: russell@brentwoodgolfclub.co.uk

THE BURSTEAD GOLF • CLUB

Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SS info@thebursteadgolfclub.com www.thebursteadgolfclub.com 2014

Congratulations to 2014 Ryder Cup European Team

Summer Special 18 holes & Chef Special Weekday £25 / Weekend £30 Offer available from 11.00am

Visitors Welcome Essex Golfer Magazine 7c Perry Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3UD Tel: 01621 815 577 Email:- info@essexgolfer.com www.essexgolfer.com The opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publishers. Copyright. No part of this publication may be scanned, digitised, reproduced or photocopied, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted, in any way or means, either by recording or otherwise, without prior permission of the publishers in writing. Advertisements created by Essex Golfer remain the property of the company and may not be reproduced in any other publication without prior permission.

-4-

Twilight from 2.00pm Monday - Friday £18 Saturday - Sunday £22 Contact pro shop for tee time reservations For further information on society deals please contact Chris Nunn Director of Golf on 01277 631 171 chris.nunn@thebursteadgolfclub.com

+ G2H(IJK%%L J(M%%! JNO20 RE.D-%Q.%P.,Q%8P*%7LG%0#,Q%G)A"'#)%JR*)%!P#FR'.),P'R%%%%% % % % % % % % % %%%%%

C+ C+;$/&$/% ;$/&$/%

3 3+7%M7#$%N7,9%*=%/##7L +7%M7#$%N7,9%*=%/##7L

5-5--%0/UV% %0/ UV%&'Q &'Q

O> O>8<"I#%<H%PJQ(R 8<"I#%<H%PJQ(R

O3"7#;,F%,=;%3+"8#;,FR% O3"7#;,F%,=;%3+"8#;,FR%

M M,#*9;<=%M,=>78 ,#*9;<=%M,=>78 C< C<677 677 'P% 'P%+<97# +<97#

CHB0FBIF) CH HB 0F B IF)J:K L=+->(EM)G/>-/%>(E)<)N#$>(EO L=+->(EM)G/>-/%>(E)<)N#$>(EO

S S,:?%/>>%B%C+*I#%<8%TI7A*,9% ,:?%/>>%B%C+*I#%<8%TI7A*,9%<H%$+7%N, %N,FF I97,#7%@<<D%*=%,;G,=A7 I97,#7%@<<D%*=%,;G,=A7

B B@&/#-++-)C?/;$(2)5)D7/#E)F(E)+@)&"/)G//, @&/#-++-)C?/;$(2)5)D7/#E)F(E)+@)&"/)G//,

?2(E)(%)'3;")(%)E+3)2$,/)(@&/#)8? ?'M) 'M) ?2(E)(%)'3;")(%)E+3)2$,/)(@&/#) RR)>(E%)()1//, )>(E%)()1//,

0/UV 0/ UV &WX %%%%%%%%% %%%%%%%%%OY77D7=;#%,=;%M,=D%S<9*;,F#R OY77D7=;#%,=;%M,=D%S<9*;,F#R

&'(

!" !"#$%% #$%%

) )*$+%,%-.//%0123%44 *$+%,%- . / /%0 1 2 3%44

5 5678%9*:*$7;%$<%#$,=;,8;%9,>78?%@*$$78?%<8,=>7%!"*A7%B%97:<=,;7?% 678%9*:*$7;%$<%#$,=;,8;%9,>78?%@*$$78?%<8,=>7%!"*A7%B%97:<=,;7?% <8%C<D7E%5=9F%G,9*;%<=%;,F%<H%I9,F%J%A<=;*$*<=#%,II9F% < 8%C<D7E%5=9F%G,9*;%<=%;,F%<H%I9,F%J%A<=;*$*<=#%,II9F%

S S;&+4/#)5)=(#;")+-2E ;&+4/#)5)=(#;")+-2E

!" !"#$%&'(%)*++,$-.%)$-)&"/)0/1)!234"+3%/ #$%&'(%)*++,$-.%)$-)&"/)0/1)!234"+3%/

))5)!+6//)+-)(##$7(2 5)!+6//)+-)(##$7(2 5)89)"+2/% ))5)89)"+2/% ))5):)!+3#%/)!"#$%&'(%)23-;") 5):)!+3#%/)!"#$%&'(%)23-;") 5)!+6//)<)'$-&% ))5)!+6//)<)'$-&%

= =3%&)4/)4++,/>)$-)(>7(-;/)) 3%&)4/)4++,/>)$-)(>7(-;/)) .#+3?%)+@)A)(->)'+#/ .#+3?%)+@)A)(->)'+#/

5--%0/UV% %0/ UV%&( 5-&(X X OO3"7#;,F%,=;%3+"8#;,FR% 3"7#;,F%,=;%3+"8#;,FR%

CHB0FBIF) HB 0F B IF)JPQ CH L=+->(EM)G/>-/%>(E)<)N#$>(EO L=+->(EM)G/>-/%>(E)<)N#$>(EO

0/UV 0/ UV &WQ %%%%%%%%%OY77D7=;#%,=;%M,=D%S<9*;,F#R %%%%%%%%%OY77D7=;#%,=;%M,=D%S<9*;,F#R

= =<=%><9H78#%J%&'ZE[Q <=%><9H78#%J%&'ZE[Q

!"#$%&'""%(#)*%%+#,'"-.)/%0,,*1%2234%567% !"#$%&'""%(#)*%%+#,'"-.)/%0,,*1%2 234%56 7% 8*"9%:3;4<%5==5=; 8*"9%:3;4<%5==5=; >>>?@#,'"-.)A."BC.DE,*?C.F >>>?@#,'"-.)A."BC.DE,*?C.F -5-

The PGA in Essex

Secretary: Colin Reynolds pgainessex@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 0771 3926 108 www.pga.info

n a rain drenched day at Bush Hill Park at the end of August, East Region PGA held the regional finals of the Inter County Championship with teams from Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Essex was represented by Mark Stokes from the Rayleigh Driving Range, Mark Talbott from Thorpe Hall Golf Club and Chase Davis from Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club. The format for the day was the best two scores from each team to count and Essex decisively won the Jason event with any of their two Levermore. scores being good enough to qualify for the finals. The final will be held at The Belfry in October over 36 holes and we wish the team every success in bidding to become National County Champions for the first time. At the same time as the Inter County Championship finals, many of our Professionals will be in Brugges for our overseas Pro-Am, one of the early highlights of our season. The Professionals, with their teams of three amateurs will be playing at Royal Ostend, Damme Country Club and finally Royal Zoute which is justifiably one of the top ten courses in Europe.The tournament will be hard fought during the day and probably discussed at great length each evening in one

of the many splendid restaurants which are to be found in the old city! Our season starts the week before Brugges with one of the flagship events of the year, the Essex PGA Championships which this year will again be played at The Burstead Golf Club with the kind sponsorship of Audi Harold Wood. The Championships will be contested over 36 holes on Wednesday 8th October and will be defended by Jason Levermore from Channels Golf Club. The Championship Pro-Am will be played the previous day, Tuesday 7th October, also at The Burstead, the event being fully subscribed 10 days prior to close of entries. 120 golfers comprising 30 professionals and 90 amateurs will enjoy a great dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf at one of the friendliest golf clubs in Essex. Full results of all these events will be in the next issue of Essex Golfer. Essex Professionals have continued their success in East Region events with the following wins: Jason Levermore from Channels Golf Club has collected another three wins in a very successful season; he won at the Grove with a sparkling 7 under par 65 then in the space of three days won at Swaffham with a 4 under par 67 and finally an amazing 7 under par 62 at Stanmore. Andy Pestell won at his home club of Chelmsford with an excellent score of 5 under par 63 and has taken his strong game to the humidity of Dubai playing a few events on the Meena tour. James Scade from Elsenham picked up 1st place at Three Rivers by firing a 5 under par 67. Chase Davis took the honours after a long trip to Eaton Golf Club near Norwich with a 4 under 66. Finally the East Anglian Open at Basildon Golf Club was won by The Rayleigh Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark Hooper with a two round total of 136, his second Order of Merit success for 2014. enjoy your game

ESSEX GOLF PROFESSIONALS REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EVENTS AND ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OUT. -6-

COLCHESTER EVADA BOBS GOLF first started in N 1974 by a golfer professional named Bob Elton who funnily enough lived in Las

ANN

TH SARY

Vegas in the state of Nevada!

The franchise system was bought to Europe in 1992 and Nevada Bobs Colchester was one of first ten stores to open.

It is now 20 years this November and golf has seen many changes from players like Tiger Woods dominating, brands like Callaway who were only just starting back then being a brand leader, Europe winning most of the recent Ryder Cups and golf seeing more clubs open and a change in the way membership has evolved and become more flexible. Here at Neveda Bobs Colchester the one thing that has remained constant is the level of service we pride ourselves on, a wide choice of brands, price points and a belief that giving the customer what is best for them and not just what is best for us is why we are still here when many other golf shops have fallen by the wayside. In those 20 years we have expanded the store by building a mezzanine floor and also moving our large office to a much smaller one further out the back. This enabled us to have a dedicated ladies section which Sue has run and keeps getting better and better each year.

Don’t Miss Our

5 DAY

T BALLOON EVEN ails See Page 4 For Det

erleaf v O e e S s of d a o L r fo rs! e f f O g Amazin TELEPHONE: 01206 212 752

In all these factors the key is staff. Sue and I have obviously been here from that start but we are also very lucky to have had 4 key staff in that time to ensure we maintain everything that is good about Nevada Bobs Colchester. Andrew has been with us 18 years, Jonathan, 17 years, Andy, 13 years and these are the front line on the stop floor team while Helena, 12 years keeps all the paperwork in order. We could not have succeeded without this loyal, knowledge and committed team. Finally to you the customer who have supported us over those 20 years we would like to say a big ‘thank you.’ Words are great but as a bigger thank you we are holding a 5 day celebration with some fantastic offers, prizes to be one (everyone who spends £20 or more will get a prize*) and some extra deals to be won on top of those excellent offers. Please see the advert for everything that is going on from Thursday 20th November (there will be more added along the way) and come along to pick up as many of those offers you want and celebrate our 20th anniversary.

Phil

NevadaBobsColchester -7-

@NevadaBobsColchester

Drivers Men’s Soft Regular 9.5 Degree Was

CYPRESS POINT 200 Cypress Point Lined Jumpers Cost

£160 Now

£80 £

All Putters

£20 Each

£20

Each

20% OFF

200 Callaway Shirts

Each

20 Sets of Clubs D100 Men’s Right Hand Steel

20% OFF All Mens & Ladies Shoes*

ONLY

£200 Each

20% OFF

20% OFF All Wedges

All Mens and Ladies Winter Clothing*

C COLCHESTER

TELEPHONE: 01206 212 752

* NO 2 OFFERS COMBINED. STRICTLYY FIRST FI COME, FIRST SER SERVED, VED, 20% OFF FULL PRICED ITEMS MS ONL ONLY, LYY, EXCL EXCLUDES UDES WATERPROOFS, MAXIMUM 4 DOZEN PER CUSTOMER, ONLY. R, STOCK ITEMS ONL LYY. Y

200 Men’s Waterproof Trousers

COLCHESTER

T EN

Each

ANN

£20

SARY

200 Men’s Waterproof Jackets

£40 Each

20 Electric Trolleys ®

Motocaddy S1 Each

£299

Top Brand Leather Glove 3 FOR

Free Bag & 3 Accessories Worth £130

£20

Men’s & Ladies Shoes at FG Tour Ball

£20

(Slight Blemish)

Was

Now

£30

£10

AD333 & Soft Feel

2 for £20 Each 200 Boxes

20 Ladies Cart Bag

£40

Each

NevadaBobsColchester

@NevadaBobsColchester

COLCHESTER

PICK A BALLOON WHEN YOU SPEND £20 OR MORE (ONLY ONE BALLOON PER CUSTOMER) WHICH WILL CONTAIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TICKETS:

20%

DIS GIFT COUN T IN VO ON UCHER Y PUR OUR S CHA SE

20 DX2 S BALL

AN N

TH T

EXT RA

2 BALLOONS WILL HAVE A FULL REFUND ON YOUR PURCHASE IN GIFT VOUCHERS

TELEPHONE: 01206 212 752

NevadaBobsColchester

GIFT HER VOUC

PLUS E BOTTL OF PAGNE CHAM

£20

E SLEEV OF BALLS

SARY

@NevadaBobsColchester

WINTER WARMER AT BELHUS PARK FREE BACON ROLL WITH ALL PAY & PLAY GREEN FEES Monday – Friday before 12noon only. Offer runs between 3rd November – 28th November 2014

- 11 -

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 Email: SarahBennettGolf@gmail.com Sign up for Sarah Bennett Golf Blog www.GolfingGirl.co.uk / www.sarahbennettgolf.blogspot.co.uk

Follow me on Facebook: SarahBennettGolf Twitter @sbennettgolf

PERFECT YOUR

PUTTING PRACTICE Do you know what and how to practice your putting?

his article will provide you with a fun drill whilst practicing your putting distance control which I like to coach my clients. The whole area of the short game is very often neglected in preference to hours of hitting buckets of balls at the range, which incidentally can bear little relevance to actual course situations unless the player possesses prior knowledge on how to achieve this. I believe players do not spend time working on their putting mainly for the following reasons: • They perceive it to be “boring” • Lack of comprehension how to measure improvement • Do not understand basic fundamentals of the putting stroke • Can end up with a sore back (due to ineffective practice) • Believe tomorrows putting round will be improved

There are many elements that make up an effective putter which is another topic but the purpose of this putting blog is to provide you with one simple drill which can enhance your enjoyment rather than focus solely upon technical elements.

Putting pace drill.

- 12 -

Feel and Distance Control This is a skill that can be learned so I would like to share with you one practice game which can be worked upon on a individual basis or as part of a competition with your playing partner, remember we want to have “friendly competition!” It is important that we try to recreate as near playing conditions as possible during practice. Pace putting is a really critical element to assist with our overall putting statistics and shot reduction, I believe putting to a hole is not always necessary when working on “feel” so next time you are on your putting green on your own or with a friend simply putt 5 balls to the fringe of the green trying to finish as close as possible keeping the ball on the green not rolling onto the green surrounds. • 3 points finishing 1 grip length away (approx. 1ft) • 2 points finishing 1 putter length (approx. 3 ft) • 1 point finishing 2 putter lengths (approx. 6 ft) • 0 points if the ball finishes on the apron or beyond This game can be measured for improvement with the scores accumulated on an individual basis or a match play style format which is great for new players to gain understanding of the various formats of the game. A variety of lengths and contours can be selected randomly which allows players to experience a variety of playing situations My favourite saying of “Perfect Practice makes permanent” (Vince Lombardi) is certainly something to remember, I hope you enjoy your new drill and please let me know how you get on.

New Junior passport Golf lessons commencing at Three Rivers Golf Club Saturday’s 1pm-2pm. All equipment is provided with no additional costs with the chance to play in my annual event in November which is one not to be missed! Please view my website: SarahBennettGolf.co.uk and look under Events for further details or call: 07719 617 349 Email: SarahBennettGolf@gmail.com

18 holes of golf and ham, egg and chips

£25 per person Monday – Thursday only Maximum guests 8

Please call 01245 440005 to reserve your tee time

Channels, Belsteads Farm Lane Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PT

T: 01245 440 005 E: info@channelsce.co.uk

- 13 -

TOTALLY TOTAL A LY GOLF GOLF W golfers olfe come ffirst irst Where here g ers come

!"#$%&'()*+,(-./%#-'*#%(01(2%#'&("13(4&&%5( !"#$%&'()*+,(-./%#-'*#%(01(2%#'&("13(4&&%5(

L#*,%&&0*1"+(!%&&*1&(( L#*,%&&0*1"+(!%&&*1&(( 44M%#A(N#03"A(F>"7(O(J/7( M%#A(N#03"A(F>"7(O(J/7( P1 P13**#&(*1(*.#()8=()*+,(-07.+"'*#( 3**#&(*1(*.#()8=()*+,(-07.+"'*#(

-'(6"7%&(8%1'#%9(4"&'(:39(2"#+*;9(4&&%59(8<=>(=-?( -'(6"7%&(8%1'#%9(4"&'(:39(2"#+*;9(4&&%59(8<=>(=-?( ; ;;;@'*'"++AB$*+,@C*7(D%+E(>F=GHIJ==KK( ;;@'*'"++AB$*+,@C*7(D%+E(>F=GHIJ==KK(

Future Golfing Events & Competitions 03/10/2014 07/10/2014 11/10/2014 19/10/2014

27/10/2014 30/10/2014 25/11/2014 02/12/2014

03/02/2015

Senior Pairs Open @ Gosfield Lake Golf Club £54 per pair Sally Rudkin 01787 474747 gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk Charity Team Open @ Orsett Golf Club £140 per team (4) Mrs Joyce McFarlane 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.com Seniors Team Open @ The Essex Golf & Country Club £128 per team (4) Stableford – best 3 Scores. Age 50+ John White www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com The 2014 Essex County Mixed Foursomes Championship @ Epping Golf Club £30 per pair includes tea and cake. Ellie Green 01992 572 282 www.eppinggolfcourse.org.uk Junior Open @ West Essex Golf Club £20 per player including a meal The Secretary 02085 297 558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk Junior Open @ Colchester Golf Club £20 per person. Includes lunch. Richard 01206 853 396 richard@colchestergolfclub.com colchestergolfclub.com Pairs Open @ Orsett Golf Club £79.90 per pair Richard Herring 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.com ‘Festive Spirit’ Mixed Team Open @ Stoke by Nayland Golf Club. Am-Am Stableford – best 3 scores £130 per team (4). Includes coffee & bacon roll and 3-course carvery. Adrian Bullock 01206 265 815 golfsecretary@stokebynayland.com www.stokebynayland.com Pairs Open @ Orsett Golf Club £79.90 per pair. Richard Herring 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.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 Visit our live up to date events page at www.essexgolfer.com - 14 -

- 15 -

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.

The Magic Roundabout W E L C O M E TO

hey say there are a things in life that are for certain, taxes and death spring to mind but now there's another - the promise of the 'next best thing' in golf. My problem is that the next best thing keeps going around in a circle. For example, 'golfers need adjustable drivers' but then a few months later 'well actually they don't', or 'golfers need coloured drivers' and then a few months later 'well actually they don't'. Or perhaps 'golfers don't need adjustable drivers' and then a few months later ' well actually they do’. Companies just copy the other companies to hopefully make a sale! You get my point? What I don't understand is why golf companies don't invent a technology, believe in it, slowly improve it over time and stand by it - not just jump around from pillar to post trying to make a quick sale. In all fairness some companies do have this idea as their business model, just not enough in my opinion. Notice I'm not mentioning any company names here, thought it might be a little safer for the future but one thing I have really noticed this year is that my customers are not looking to change their equipment so quickly and to not buy a new driver every few months when the latest and greatest model appears. Customers are happy to spend a little more, buy something that works and be happy with the fact they don't even have to bother when the new model comes out. To me that makes sense, especially as I believe it takes months to get used to new equipment. Many golfers have traded in their old driver before they have even given it a chance.

I recently read a golf book written in 1938, it was fantastic but it was the equipment section that really caught my eye (obviously), it read: "Choosing your equipment carefully is of absolute importance and should be done under the careful supervision of your Professional who will only recommend equipment that suits your ability, size and stature.” Genius! So in 1938 having the correct equipment was of 'absolute importance’ but for many fitted equipment is something new. Well, the truth is it never actually went away, it just got put on a back burner as it was easier to sell 'off the shelf'. Yet another roundabout, round and round it goes ... I like good old truth, fact and reason, not just whims. If the latest and greatest does not out perform your current equipment don't change it, after all it's the only way to get off the roundabout and we all know that too long on a roundabout can make you sick.

- 16 -

Play the #1 Heathland Course in Essex with our superb

Available weekdays from Monday 27th October 2014 until Friday 13th March 2015

Prices from only ÂŁ41.00 per person 18 Holes of Championship Golf with your choice of a Full English Breakfast or a Light Lunch of Ham, Egg and Chips.

A great opportunity to play the free draining fairways and greens of Orsett Golf Club, with NO temporary tees or greens and NO trolley bans you can experience the heathland course that has hosted The Open Qualifying on 11 occasions.

With great access from the M25 it is the perfect golf club to visit from anywhere in the South East when many other courses playing conditions are being affected by the ever changing British weather.

Places are very limited for this offer so booking is essential, please contact our professional shop on (01375) 891 797

- 17 -

Hooper Triumphs at PGA East Anglian Open Basildon Win Boosts Play Offs Hopes

Essex golfer Mark Hooper gave his hopes of reaching the PGA Play Offs a major boost with victory in the PGA East Anglian Open at Basildon Golf Club.

Mark Hooper saves par at the 9th hole during the second round of the PGA East Anglian Open.

he top three players from the PGA in England (East) Order of Merit will make it through to the prestigious end-of-season finale, which takes place at Antalya Golf Club in Turkey from November 29 to December 1. Before the latest tournament, Hooper (The Rayleigh Club) had slipped to 10th spot, despite being successful in the PGA East Region Championship at Essendon Country Club in June. But he put himself right back in the Play Offs picture at Basildon, thanks to rounds of 66 and 70 that left him on eight-under-par, two shots clear of the runner-up Andrew George. Hooper’s triumph saw him climb to second in the official standings, ahead of the final Order of Merit event, which will be played next week at his home club. “I knew what I had to do to get back in the Play Offs again – and it was lovely to go out there and do it,” said Hooper, who finished top of the Order of Merit in 2013. “I think, when you’ve got a clear goal of what you need to do, it makes you score a little bit easier. I only came here to play positive golf. - 18 -

“Sometimes, when you are already in the topthree, it’s sometimes easy to guard. But because I knew I had to win or finish second, it made it clear in my mind what I needed to do. “I am over the moon to have won. I’m really pleased with how I felt so relaxed when I was leading. “It feels like as I’ve got older, when I am under pressure I seem to be doing a lot better. I don’t Mark Hooper celebrates seem to struggle too his success in the PGA much. Sometimes the East Anglian Open. things you do mentally are more satisfying than what you do technically.” Hooper’s opening six-under-par effort ensured that he started the second round with a two-shot lead. He extended that advantage to four, thanks to birdies at the second and third holes. George (Ely City) began the day three back, but launched a concerted challenge with a superb scoring spree. He rattled off three straight birdies from the third, before driving the green at the parfour seventh hole and then converting from 12 feet for the eagle. The Cambridgeshire professional sank a curling 15-footer for another birdie at the next and suddenly he was breathing down Hooper’s neck. As the pressure increased on the back nine, George was understandably unable to sustain that sort of form – and a double bogey at the 16th effectively ended his chances. Meanwhile, Hooper kept his nerve with some composed golf to hold at bay playing partner Jason Levermore (Channels). A key chip-and-putt for par at the dangerous 13th, followed by a birdie at the 16th restored a healthy cushion at the top for Hooper. He could even afford to bogey the penultimate hole before signing off with a two-putt par at the last to clinch victory. Levermore was close to finishing in a tie for second, but a double bogey at the last saw him drop back to third. But he had the consolation of going top on the Order of Merit, opening up a healthy advantage over his rivals. A tied-sixth finish at Basildon lifted Stuart Brown (Orton Meadows) into third, while former leader Ian Ellis (Great Yarmouth and Caister) has fallen to fourth. - 19 -

The course is set in 240 acres of beautiful parkland in the Essex countryside. The club has hosted the R & A Regional Open Qualifier for the last 5 years.

MIDWEEK OFFER

£20.00 FOR 18 HOLES This offer is available after 10.00am only until November 7th 2014. Subject to availability. Call the pro shop on

01708 688 333

and quote EG10 Maximum 4 persons per booking

Abridge Golf Club RM4 1ST

Royal and Ancient Golf Club Votes to Welcome Women Members

he result of the postal ballot among members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was declared early yesterday evening. The decision to hold a ballot in which all of the Club’s global members had a chance to participate was more than vindicated by the participation of more than 75% of those eligible to vote. Peter Dawson, Secretary of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Said: “I am very pleased indeed to announce that the membership of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has voted overwhelmingly in favour of welcoming women members. More than three quarters of the club’s global membership took part in the ballot, with a decisive 85% voting for women to become members. “This vote has immediate effect and I can confirm that The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is now a mixed membership club. The membership has also acted to fast-track a significant initial number of women to become members in the coming months.

“This is a very important and positive day in the history of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. The R&A has served the sport of golf well for 260 years and I am confident that the club will continue to do so in future with the support of all its members, both women and men.” www.RandA.org

Essex Ladies County Golf Association

n a bright sunny afternoon, the Bronze Shield Final took place between Thorndon Park and Burnham-on-Crouch at Bentley Golf Club. The course was presented in superb condition. Both teams had tremendous support. Burnham-onCrouch won the toss and elected to tee off first. When the teams stopped for refreshments after nine holes, Thorndon Park were up in three matches, down in one and all square in the other three.

Lynn Leigh of Thorndon Park was the first to win 4 & 2 against Amy Barnes of Burnham-onCrouch. Then Lynn Scales and Valerie Robinson of Thorndon Park both won their matches 2 & 1. Jillean Hipsey of Burnham-on-Crouch was standing on the 18th tee all square in her match when the news was given that Thorndon Park had won the Final, as Caroline Whetstone of Thorndon Park had won her match on the 15th hole 4& 3, so she and her playing opponent, Andrea Partridge agreed to half their match. The other two remaining matches on the course picked up their balls. All the matches were played in a friendly but competitive spirit. At the end of an exciting day the Bronze Team Captain of Thorndon Park, Sally Williams was thrilled to be presented with the Bronze Shield by the County President, Maureen Low. Elaine Mason the Bronze Team Captain of Burnham-on-Crouch added her congratulations and thanks to Bentley Golf Club all the caddies, and the spectators for making it such a memorable day.

- 20 -

/princesgolfclub

@Princesgolfclub

Scotland’s SDGP Win Latest Home International Over Team DGA at The Shire. SCOTLAND 13.5 / ENGLAND 10.5

his year’s ‘Auld Enemies Cup’, the only pandisabled Ryder Cup style match in the World, between the disabled golfers of England/Wales and Scotland took place at the prestigious The Shire in Barnet, North London this year. At the only Seve Ballesteros designed course in the UK. The disabled golfers of England/Wales and Scotland battled in 3 days of amazing golf and tension. The disabilities represented included amputees, one arm, blind/partially sighted, MS and blind golfers. After 3 days, Scotland won the trophy back and now the series is level at 2 matches each – strangely it’s always been the away side that has

R ESULTS Monday 15th September – 6 x Foursomes, Scotland 3.5 / England 2.5 Tuesday 16th September – 6 x Fourballs, Scotland 4.5 / England 1.5 Wednesday 17th September – 12 x Singles, England 6.5 / Scotland 5.5 Final Score Scotland 13.5 / England 10.5

won so far England won at Slaley Hall 2011, Scotland at Breadsall Priory 2012 and England at Kinross 2013. The home international series now includes Wales - England won the Oldfield Trophy played out at The Wiltshire in a two-day event held over the August bank holiday weekend. Graeme Robertson, nonplaying captain of the England/ Wales team said, “Many congratulations to Scotland on their well-deserved victory, we are disappointed to lose, but the matches were very close, and I am very proud of my team for their efforts and sportsmanship. I put together a team from our season-long Order of Merit, that represents what the Disabled Golf association is all about different abilities/disabilities, ages and parts throughout the country joining together. We have ex-serving service members, amputees, Parkinson’s, MS, blind and stroke survivors all participating together. Many thanks to the Menai-Davies family at The Shire for their continued support of disabled golf. It was great to play at the Seve Ballesteros course, a great test of golf made for a matchplay event and enjoyed the camaraderie and to uphold the legacy of the Paralympics to show the power of the

- 22 -

human mind to overcome adversity. Thanks also to Glenbrae for supplying kit for the event.” Stevie Cunningham, Scots Captain “Delighted to have the trophy back home for the next 2 years when we defend it in Scotland. Massive congratulations to all of the teams that played really well over the 3 days.

THE BURSTEAD GOLF • CLUB

Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SS info@thebursteadgolfclub.com www.thebursteadgolfclub.com

The Burstead golf club is a proprietary owned club that carries the values of a traditional members club where visitors and guests are made welcome. • • • Disabled Captains Graeme Robertson and Stevie Cunningham.

Also well done to all involved with team England/Wales, but the real winner is disabled golf played at the highest level by all. The overall score is now 2-2, and it is great for us to level the score and bring the trophy north of the border, especially in the year the Ryder Cup is being played at Gleneagles. We enjoyed making the journey to London and must say a big thanks to Virgin Trains who sponsored the travel costs for Team Scotland.” DGA is a pan-disability, not-for-profit organization, membership is free. More information is at www.disabledgolfassociation.co.uk and www.sdgp.org.uk with events scheduled all over the country. - 23 -

Societies welcome (Monday – Sunday) Membership available (no joining fee) Membership rates start from as little as £334

For further information on membership or society deals please contact Chris Nunn Director of Golf on 01277 631 171 chris.nunn@thebursteadgolfclub.com

Clacton Golf Club Oldest Trophy

lacton-on-Sea Golf Club Captain Tony Stevens welcomed Colchester Golf Club Captain Tim Moriaty and his team to the Clacton Club for the annual playing of the Matabele Bowl. This is the Clacton Club`s oldest trophy, having been presented to the club in 1901 by Frances (Matabele) Thompson a notable politician in Africa who was a member of the Clacton Club from 1892 until his return to Africa. In 1929 the cup was won outright by Harold P Gadsdon, and it was his family who promoted the Clacton v Colchester Annual match. In the first match Clacton Captain Tony Stevens & Alan Hearn halved with Colchester Captain Tim Moriarty & Vice-Captain Vic Pomphrett, in match two, Jiwan Rai & Steve Scott won 3&2 against Bill Anslow & Roger Robertson, in match three, Billy Leonard & Richard Hart Lost 1 down to David Latta & Richard Gallant, in match four, Andrew Duffin & Keith Barns won 2 up against Trevor Cock & Keith Newnham, in match five Paul Pidgeon & Nick Tedder won 5&3 against Kevin Prince & Tim Rogers, in match six, Steve Pepperall & John Herbert won 2 up against John Ridden & Alec Alden, in match seven, father & son pairing of Martin & Dan Suen won 2&1 against Barrie Minns & Paul Nunny, in match eight, Ray Fage & John Crick won 2 up against Lorrie Austin & Dick Bokenham, in match nine Cliff Cullen & Jason Beer won 6&5 against Acland Madge & Duncan Turner and in match ten Bob Seggie & John Willson lost 4&2 to Dave Blackmore & Gary Driver. At the end of very enjoyable day's golf, Colchester Captain

Tim Moriaty congratulated Clacton on their six matches to two matches win. It was then his duty to present the Matabele Bowl to Clacton Captain Tony Stevens advising him to keep it clean, as Colchester will be in training to regain the bowl at Colchester in 2015.

Essex County Mixed Foursomes

he 2014 Essex County mixed foursomes Championship (Holders Jane and Paul Nash West Essex) for the Epping Bowl will be held at Epping Golf Club. On Sunday 19th October. First tee off at 12 noon .Entry ÂŁ30 per pair includes tea and cake. Entries to Ellie Green, Epping Golf Club Flux lane, Epping CM16 7NJ 01992 572 282.

- 24 -

Burnham-on-Crouch Golf Club Private Members Club for All Abilities

WINTER MEMBERSHIP OFFER 5 MONTHS – 7 DAY • NOVEMBER TO MARCH

£250 WHY TRAVEL TO SUFFOLK TO FIND A DRY-MUD FREE COURSE – THERE IS ONE HERE ON YOUR DOOR STEP! LIMITED OFFER – FIRST COME FIRST SERVED – conditions apply

7 DAY FULL MEMBERSHIP - £825pa (£68.75 pm)

Winter Societies SPECIAL OFFER

£17.50pp NH

-ON- CR

N OV EMB ER - MARCH

LF CLUB

GREEN FEE OFFER

£70 A FOUR BALL Limited Spaces available – all games must be pre booked with office 01621 782 282

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MEMBERS GOLF CLUB IN A TRANQUIL SETTING LOOK NO FURTHER

For further information call 01621 782 Visit www.burnhamgolfclub.co.uk

282

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 you’re serious about improving any area of you game, please contact Brett. T: 07885 785 570 E: info@bretttaylorgolf.com W: www.bretttaylorgolf.com

PLAY YOUR BEST GOLF EVER Part One What is it that gets you to shoot your lowest scores and play your best golf ever?

2. Test yourself – a simple idea is to pick out 2 targets like goalposts to aim though. Make the target wide to start, hitting 5 balls towards, if It’s a combination. From short putts to strategy to you succeed hitting 3 out of 5 through, shrink long drives - every now and then these skills all the target and repeat. See how small you can come together to enable you to shoot a low score. get your target before you are unsuccessful in So what makes the difference from playing scoring 3 shots through. poorly one day to playing great the next? Confidence in every situation comes from Often, it is one good shot that fires up your knowing you can perform a certain task. How you confidence. For a while, you commit to your practice and learn is vital to building not only decisions and play some great golf. And this can better golf skills but allowing you to grow in work the other way around, more often your confidence. round is started poorly and after a few holes, you If you want to play your best golf ever, find out are resigned that this is not going to be your day what is holding you back and make the yet you are not even a quarter through your round. improvement to get better scores. Confidence plays a huge part in playing your best If you would like to discuss your golf game and golf, but with all the distractions set out around the plan your individual improvements, and practise course such as water and O.O.B. being confident time go to www.bretttaylorgolf.com and sign and committing to the shot in hand in is challenging. up for a free assessment. What can help you become a confident golfer? 1. Always practice to specific and varied targets. Make sure they are the right ones for you too! This allows you to gain vital feedback to your shots, building confidence and highlighting any areas of your game that need improvement.

Visit www.bretttaylorgolf.com and view events to improve your short game. - 26 -

FORRESTER PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Great Totham, Nr Maldon CM9 8EA 01621 891 406 â&#x20AC;˘ info@forresterÂpark.co.uk www.forresterÂpark.co.uk Forrester Park Golf & Country Club

Our fantas(c 2014 Winter Warmers begin on Wednesday 1st October are valid any(me Monday, Thursday and Friday and a er midday Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.

WINTER WARMER 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ÂŁ20

English Breakfast and 18 holes

WINTER WARMER 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ÂŁ25 Tea or CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee and Bacon Sandwich, 18 holes, Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Lunch Winter Warmers can be purchased online, by phone or in person Group advance bookings welcome (deposit payable) We hope you will be able to make the most of these great oďŹ&#x20AC;ers and look forward to seeing you.

PLEASE CONTACT

01621 891406

- 27 -

What’s Been Happening North of The Border! W

ow, a lot has been happening in Scotland with two historic votes being decided within 24 hours of each other, a Match and a Conference. First the ‘YES’ vote from the members of The R&A to include women members. A great message has been sent out and hopefully will encourage more girls and ladies to take up the game. Second the ‘NO’ vote to remain in The United Kingdom. Truly something that has been amazing to follow. Also, there has been the small matter between Europe and USA in The Ryder Cup.A great victory for The European’s winning by a margin of 16.5 to 11.5 points. Well done Paul and his team! The conference, well that is what I want to talk about. The PGA’S of Europe organised a 2 day event, which saw people from all over the world including myself, gather to listen to speakers that are experts in their field and to share their knowledge with us. Well what was the conference all about? The main theme was emphasising the importance of the coach and their impact and role on the golfer.Also, how to help and develop golfers of all ages and abilities to improve and above all enjoy the game of game! The thing is what relevance does that have for you reading this article? Well, I have been on a mission to find and explore ways to make you ‘The Golfer’ play the game a better way. Over the last 9 years as a dedicated ‘PGA Golf Coach’, I have spent a lot of time at seminars and conferences to find answers to my questions to be a specialist golf coach. So the question we all need to ask ourselves is this: How can I improve myself? We all need as a golfer an understanding of where we are going and heading with our game. If you have no clarity how can you improve! So, the answer is as follows; • understanding your weaknesses and strengths • develop and improve on your weaknesses • have a plan of action to help this

Giving Bernard Gallacher a tip on putting.

All players have strengths and weaknesses and if you do not have a plan to help develop and improve, your enjoyment of golf is lessened and the game feels like hard work. This is why I am available to help you with a player pathway regardless of age and ability to unlock your potential. If you are interested in improving your game I am running a FREE OPEN session at the following venues; Epping Golf Club – Saturday 18th October 3pm til 6pm The Essex G&CC – Sunday 19th October 1pm til 4pm Contact me on Mobile: 07888 828 760 Email wozthepro@gmail.com Twitter wozthegolfpro1 I will leave you with a quote; Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing but the best is good enough).

- 28 -

A friendly welcome awaits you at

Gosfield Lake Golf Club On the Lakes & Meadows Courses Designed by Sir Henry Cotton

Winter Societies 2014 Prices from £22 for lunch and golf. Days tailor made to your requirements. Choices available from coffee, bacon rolls, full English breakfast, lunches and dinners. 18 or 27 holes of golf

2014 Winter Specials Breakfast or Lunch and Green Fee Lakes Course £20 Meadows Course £15

Membership Opportunities Quality Golf at Affordable Prices Ring Office for details

2013 Hosts Leslie F. Wood Final Curry Cup Final Veterans Challenge Cup Final

For further details please telephone:

Office 01787 474 747 Pro-Shop 01787 474 488 Email: gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com Or visit our website: www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk Hall Drive, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex CO9 1SE

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

There is no up only around. T

he appearance of a golf swing is not how it feels. The swing plane bears testimony to this in my experience. Generally, most golfers tend to swing their arms and club up in the air on the backswing. This causes a disconnection between the armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club and body, and leads the club onto a sliced swing path. I feel there is no vertical swing of the club, if your posture is correct simply rotate the torso, the arms and the club as they swing with no manipulation, they will find a good plane. The practice drill I am doing in the swing sequence will help you understand this. Firstly, set up as I am doing in Picture 1 without a club, my palms facing down and my hands separated. Now move your arms into the backswing without trying to lift them, just allow them to find their own way.

As you can see in Picture 2, they end up around the right shoulder, not above my head, if you now swing them down, and though they move around to the left shoulder, Picture 3. Now try this with a club starting at address in Picture 4 then recreating the feeling of the drill the club as shown in Picture 5 finds a good plane around my right shoulder, without any attempt to lift the club into the backswing. If you would like to work with me on your game, why not give me a call, the initial consultation to discuss your needs and ambitions is free, just call 07801 428 174 to set up this appointment.

Gary Gary Pike PGA Advanced Professional

- 30 - 30 -

Book your Winter Golf Day or Golf Break! Golf Days from £29.95pp* UÊ vviiÊ> `ÊL>V ÊÀ ÃÊ Ê>ÀÀ Û> Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê UÊ£nÊ iÃÊ vÊ} v Ê Ê Ê Ê UÊÓ V ÕÀÃiÊ i> Ê Ê

Golf Breaks from £89pp** for 1-night Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê UÊ1 Ìi`Ê} vÊ ÊL Ì ÊV > « Ã «ÊV ÕÀÃiÃ Ê Ê Ê UÊ i V ÕÃÊÎ V ÕÀÃiÊ` iÀ Ê Ê Ê UÊFÕ Ê } Ã ÊLÀi> v>ÃÌ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê UÊ « i Ì>ÀÞÊÕÃiÊ vÊ ÕÀÊ ÕÝÕÀ ÕÃÊ« Ã `iÊv>V Ì iÃ ÊÞ ÕÀÊ vÊ >ÞÊ ÀÊ vÊ Ài> ÊLÞÊV> }Êä£ÓäÈÊÓÈxnÓÇÊ ÀÊLÞÊi > }Ê > > ° Õ JÃÌ iLÞ >Þ > `°V ÊÞ ÕÀÊ vÊ >ÞÊ ÀÊ vÊ Ài> ÊLÞÊV> }Êä£ÓäÈÊÓÈxnÓÇÊ ÀÊLÞÊi > }Ê > > ° Õ JÃÌ iLÞ >Þ > `°V -Ì iÊLÞÊ Ê Ê >Þ > `Ê Ìi ]Ê ii«iÀÃÊ > i]Ê i>Ûi i>Ì ]Ê V iÃÌiÀÊ "ÈÊ{*<Ê/i \Êä£ÓäÈÊÓÈÓnÎÈ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê I*À ViÊµÕ Ìi`Ê ÃÊÛ> `Ê ÊqÊ À °Ê7ii i `ÊL }ÃÊ>ÀiÊÃÕL iVÌÊÌ Ê>Û> >L ÌÞÊÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ > `Ê>ÊË£ä««ÊÃÕÀV >À}iÊ>«« iÃ°ÊII,>ÌiÊ ÃÊL>Ãi`Ê ÊÓÊÃ >À }Ê>ÊÀ ÊvÀ Ê-Õ Ê Ê/ ÕÀÃ°Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ Ê "vviÀÊÃÕL iVÌÊÌ Ê>Û> >L ÌÞÊ vÊ>VV `>Ì ÉÌiiÊÌ iÃ°Ê- } iÊÃÕ«« i i ÌÊ ÊËÎäÊ«iÀÊ } Ì° Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ Ê Ê Ê

- 31 -

£179

GOLF IN FRANCE HOTEL METROPOLE

Hardelot • Le Touquet • Wimereux • St Omer • Belle Dune • Dunkirk & Nampont St.Martin

pp midweek min 8 persons

£115

£245 pp midweek min 8 persons pp midweek

AMAZING NOVEMBER DEALS 2 nights Dinner B&B 3 rounds of golf at Hardelot, Le Touquet, Wimereux or St Omer Tunnel Car + 4 persons

NOVEMBER OVERNIGHT DEAL I night Dinner B&B 2 rounds golf – St Omer and Wimereux Tunnel Car + 4

2015 OFFER AT HARDELOT 2 night Dinner B&B 3 rounds – Dunes, Pins, Dunes Tunnel Car + 4

Offers include: Dinner B&B, Golf, Tunnel - Car + 4 Persons Supps;- Golf - Fri, Sat & Sun.

• All inclusive bar deals available. • 4 full sized snooker tables. • English TV for all major football, rugby and sports events.

METROPOLE GOLF BREAKS Call Rosemary 01843 860 748 Mobile 0787 2067 406 Email: rosemary@metropolegolfbreaks.com Website: www.hotel-metropole.co.uk - 32 -

WINTER WARMER 1ST OCTOBER 31ST MARCH TILL

Â£22 Â£25 WEEKENDS

WEEKDAYS

50 Range Balls 18 Holes of Golf $PVSTF -VODI !HOOSE FROM: Coffee & Bacon Roll, Home-made Soup & Roll or a 1 Course Lunch DPVSTF MVODI UP CF DIPTFO GSPN PVS TQFDJBM CPBSET POMZ 5 $hT "QQMZ

/PlaygolfCOL @PlaygolfCOL Playgolf Colchester Bakers Lane Colchester CO3 4AU colchester@playgolfworld.com www.playgolfworld.com - 33 -

The Battle Of Woodfords

n the battle of the golfing Woodfords, the Australians have triumphed again in the International Challenge, but this time by a narrower margin than before. For the past two years, the ancient Woodford Golf Club at Woodford Green in north-east London has played annual long distance matches with its upstart namesake,Woodford Golf Club in Queensland. Since the clubs are Woodford Golf Club thousands of miles apart and the costs of playing a proper match are prohibitive, the two clubs decided on longdistance “test” matches with each club fielding a team of 11 after the Australians set up the annual International Challenge. 125 YEARS So the 11 best September Medal net scores are collated at each end of the earth to give a result. This time the British Woodford men totalled 744 while the Queensland lads just pipped them with 738. The 11 low English scorers, eight of whom beat the 70 par of the course, were: Mark Bonham 63 net, Mark Rowley 65, Adrian Trett 66, Paul Morley 66, Terry Chisholm 67, Anthony Weaver 69, David Rowell 69, Steve Pardoe 69, Mark Deeming 70, Michael Cutter 70 and Les Curtis 70. While the Woodford Green outfit has an ancient lineage - the nine-hole course established in Epping Forest, Essex, in 1890, celebrates its 125th anniversary next year as the second oldest club (after Royal Epping) in the Essex Golf Union - the rural Queensland venture was only begun in 1933 also as a nine-hole affair. In abeyance for four years during World War 2, it moved to a new course in 1947 and was extended to 18 holes in 1970. One oddity is that the Queensland club’s crest features a magpie, which is a bird plaguing fairway life at the Epping Forest course. Should any Woodford GC members from Queensland visit their English namesake, they have been offered the courtesy of the course. A similar offer has been made by the Australians to members of their counterpart.

KNOW YOUR GET TO WA R R E N S A R G E N T

PGA Professional based at Epping Golf Club and also coach at Essex G&CC. I am a Zen Putting Mechanic (A Complete Putting Strategy). Coach to all level of golfer including Touring Pro’s. Favourite golf course ever played? Royal St.Georges and Balmoral. Best golfing tip you have ever received? Keep the same hand pressure during the swing. The golfer you admire the most? Was Seve, Now Rory. Most embarrassing golfing moment? Playing a shot out of a bad lie and ball hitting my golf bag!! Penalty!! Favourite karaoke song? Peggy Sue by Buddy Holly. Best round of golf ever? Friendly – 61 at Kilspindie and played back 9 in 29. Competitve – Won with a 66 at 2001 Chelmsford Pro-Am (2 under for Par 3’s). Favourite football team? West Ham United. Last film you saw? Planes – Fire and Rescue. What career would you have chosen if not a golf pro? A Caddy on The European Tour which I did once for 1 round! - 34 -

- 35 -

5 weeks

for £25

Learn to play golf this Autumn You can get started by taking advantage You’ll receive a basic introduction to golf of the low cost taster sessions and from PGA professionals, together with beginner courses on offer across Essex. follow-on coaching opportunities. Equipment will be provided so all you have to do is book and turn up on the day in comfortable clothing.

You’ll soon find that golf is the perfect game may wonder why you didn’t start before!

Get into golf To find a session near you go to getintogolf.org/essex or call 0800 118 2766

SOCIETY SOCIET Y ORGANISERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ORG ANISERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DAY AY

Essex County Mixed Foursomes

THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2014

â&#x20AC;˘ Coffee, Bacon Roll â&#x20AC;˘ 18 Holes, meal and prizes â&#x20AC;˘ ÂŁ25 Per player, ÂŁ75 per team

he 2014 Essex County mixed foursomes Championship (Holders Jane and Paul Nash West Essex) for the Epping Bowl will be held at Epping Golf Club. On Sunday 19th October. First tee off at 12 noon. Entry ÂŁ30 per pair includes tea and cake. Entries to Ellie Green, Epping Golf Club, Flux Lane, Epping CM16 7NJ 01992 572 282.

â&#x20AC;˘ Society Organiser goes FREE

LIMITED AVAILABILITY Visit Society page of the website or call Alex TODAY to reserve your team

$87+25,6(' 5(3$,5 &(175( $87+25,6(' 5(3$,5 &(175(

:+,/( <28 :$,7 6(59,&( :+,/( <28 :$,7 6(59,&(

9 HOLES of GOLF

$OO RWKHU PDNHV UHSDLUHG VXEMHFW WR SDUWV

with

%DWWHULHV VXSSOLHG DQG WHVWHG OLWKLXP OHDG DFLG

Pie & Mash to follow

)RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ SOHDVH YLVLW RXU ZHE VLWH

ÂŁ12 per person with this voucher Call 01245 361100 to book a tee time

Z DWNLQVRQJROI FR XN ZDWNLQVRQJROI FR XN

(Minimum of 4 people) MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS ONLY Offer expires 30th September 2014

109 Beeleigh Link, Chelmer 1 09 B e e l e ig h L ink , C helmer Village V il l a g e Chelmsford, CM2 C helmsford, Essex E s se x C M2 6PH 6 PH

- 37 -

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

KEEP WARM THIS WINTER A

s the autumn season starts to creep in and the nights become longer why not try this warming soup to keep yourself snug and full of goodness. Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup 2 Garlic cloves, crushed 2 Carrots, peeled and cubed 50g Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed 1 small Sweet Potato, peeled and cubed ½ Red Onion, quartered 2 tablespoons extra Virgin Olive Oil 900ml Chicken or Vegetable Stock ¾ teaspoon dried Parsley 1 teaspoon Sea Salt ½ teaspoon dried Thyme ½ teaspoon dried Rosemary ¼ teaspoon Oregano ¼ teaspoon cracked Pepper 225ml Water 100g Baby Spinach Peel and chop the ingredients, simmer for 30 minutes, blend and serve for a nutritious and golf-promoting super-food packed starter or snack.

- 38 -

NEWTON GREEN GOLF CLUB

Winter Warmer

£19.50 18 holes + brunch/lunch Please Book

£99 Three Month Trial Membership

The perfect place to practice

T E R M S A PP LY

01787 37 7 217 www.newtongreengolfclub.co.uk

Matt Wins the Autumn Trophy

ive Lakes held the Autumn Trophy Bogey competition on Sunday 14th September, played off the white medal tees it gave all the competitors the opportunity to test their game. With a northerly fresh breeze, the course showed some of its teeth today, Steve Harris (19) returned -3 to be just outside the prizes followed by five players returning -4 scores, Sandy Hood (15), Peter Dunnett (19), Ian Matt Foot Cottee (8), Neil Shinwell (11), receiving the Mick Gill (11) and Barry Autumn Trophy Boniface. from Captain John Mayle. The prize winners all with -2 had to be separated on count back third place went to Malcolm Pook (6) with -3 on his back 9, second slot went to Alan Hayes (15) with -1 on his back 9. However, winner and holder of the Autumn Trophy 2014 was Matt Foot (5). Birdie balls were won by Chris Hamblion (3) on the 11th and Matt Foot on the 16th. - 39 -

22 bay floodlit driving range

Open 7am - 9pm everyday

9 Hole ‘pay and play’ golf course

Clubhouse serving excellent food: Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm Sat 7.30am - 9pm | Sun 7.30am - 3pm

Little Channels, Pratts Farm Lane West Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PR T: 01245 361 100 E: info@littlechannelsce.co.uk

www.cliffordsestate.co.uk

Its FREE to advertise anything in Golf Mart, Tel: 01621 815 577 E-Mail:- info@essexgolfer.com Visit our live up to date golf mart page at www.essexgolfer.com FOR SALE: Cleveland Hi Bore Monster Driver 12 degree Draw XLS Fujikura A shaft with matching 3 wood. Original headcovers, new grips all VGC £75 the pair. Tel: 01376 561 292 Coggeshall.

FOR SALE: Left Handed Callaway Driver ERC II, 9.0 degree loft, Reg flex graphite shaft, Good condition, £25.00 Tel: 01621 828 227 / 07879 613 352 Cold Norton / dfew75@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Motocaddy 3 wheel push trolley with white/red, motocaddy golf bag – both 3 years old £65.00, Titleist 913 D2 Driver 10.50, Diamana Regular Shaft, hardly used £175.00, Ping G2 driver 11.50, Prolaunch Blue Shaft £25.00. Tel: 07765 125 510.

FOR SALE: Left Handed Putter Odyssey White Hot #2, Centre Shafted with newly fitted Winn Jumbo grip, Good condition, £30.00 Tel: 01621 828 227 / 07879 613 352 Cold Norton / dfew75@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Mens left handed Golf Clubs, Taylor Made irons,3 to sand wedge, King Cobra Woods 1 3 5 7, Ping Putter, Nike Golf bag, Hill Billy electric trolley with battery and charger £75 the lot. Tel: Colchester 01206 562 210. FOR SALE: RH CALLAWAY X12 irons 3-SW VGC £100 Ono RH TITLEIST 909 DRIVER £50. 13.5deg £40 17 deg £30. All vgc. £100 for all 3. Tel: Richard Jubb 01375 678 660. FOR SALE: Mizuno MP58 3-PW, steel shaft excellent condition 200 pounds. Also Ping i15 driver, 9.5 stiff shaft, 100 pounds. Tel: 01702 546 855. FOR SALE: PING G15 Driver 12 Degree Regular Shaft R.H. £50 Tel: 01702 204 659 (Hockley) Mob: 07952 323 433.

FOR SALE: PING i15 Irons – 5 Iron to Utility Wedge (7 Irons) Green lie, Ping AWT Regular Steel shafts & 1/4” longer than standard. All in Excellent condition. £190 Tel: 01702 542 745 Rochford. FOR SALE: Ping G15 Driver (regular flex, 10.5 degree, vgc)£75ono, Ping G15 3 Wood (regular flex, 15 degree, vgc) - £65 ono. Tel: Dan 07810 435 363. FOR SALE: Ping i3 Oversize Irons R/H 3-SW. Regular Shaft, Blue dot, Good condition, £125, Tel. Steve 01245328012 / 07947557468 FOR SALE: Left Handed Callaway Big Bertha 2004 3&5 fairway Woods, 15 & 19 degree loft, RCH Reg flex graphite shafts, excellent condition, £50 for both. Tel: 01621 828 227 Cold Norton / dfew75@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Black Wilson Staff Cart Bag vgc, lots of pockets 14 dividers bargain £45ono Tel: Terry 07791 225 059.

FOR SALE: Callaway Light Weight bag with stand, nearly new. £60 Tel: 01245 225 178

FOR SALE: Left Handed Callaway X14 Irons 3 to P/W Callaway shafts,Good Condition £125 Tel: 01621 828 227 / 07879 613 352 Cold Norton / dfew75@gmail.com.

FOR SALE: Callaway Alpha Big Bertha Driver 10.5 degree regular shaft. Head cover and wrench plus instructions. Nearly new £250 Tel: 07475067043 Tiptree. - 40 -

FOR SALE: Callaway X16 Irons 3 to S/W regular graphite shaft 2 degree flat. Tel: £200 o.n.o. Tel: 01702 231 058 Hullbridge. FOR SALE: Callaway Warbird 11 degree Big Bertha graphite regular shaft good grip. £25 or prepared to swap Tel: 07933 233 747 FOR SALE: Green and white Macgregor Golf Trolley Bag, barely used, £20. Tel 01277 200 808 FOR SALE: Golf Clubs – Cleveland Launcher XL270 driver, 10.5 degree loft, Miyazaki regular flex shaft, excellent condition, £50.00. Callaway FT-5 driver, 10.5 degree loft, RCH firm flex shaft, excellent condition, £50.00. Both with original head covers. Tel: 01245 327 754 (SWF). FOR SALE: 1&3 Wilson woods, 4-pw Mizuno MX17golf clubs Cleveland 60 deg lob wedge 1 putter plus golf bag good condition ideal for a beginner £60 ono. Also King Cobra rescue club good condition £35 ono Tel: Geoff 07958 281 583 (Dagenham) FOR SALE: Mint condition Cleveland MT 588 Irons, 5 to PW, A Flex Graphite Shafts, Lamkin Crossline grips, Hit a dozen times on the range, £200.Tel: Chris on 07951 070 881 (Laindon,Essex). FOR SALE: Ladies Ping Rhapsody Irons 5-SW good condition £120 Ladies Srixon 3 and 5 wood £20 each Near to Witham – Tel: 01376 583 135

! (

# '

( "

% !&

& &

""# $

!& '

(( ) * # ! (

+, '

-. '

-/+0

%D\ 'ULYLQJ 5DQJH +ROHV %D\ 'ULYLQJ 5DQJH +ROHV 1HZ %XJJLHV ದ 1HZ %XJJLHV ದ \HDUV RI KLVWRU\

• * +& • .

& )! / &!!

•

# )

& ,& 1&

& )!

/ &!! 1

# )

)

{ Gy G G G GV G SG G G GG WYW_T T\WWT G GGWYW_ GGWYW_ \WWTYXZX 2 )

" / "

& %

# (

) !

# & & &! & " ( (&&)

- 41 -

" " " &! '%

# *

(

& "& #

North Course Ready to Impress Top Juniors at Quinta Do Lago

he UK’s new generation of up-and-coming golf stars are set for a treat at Quinta do Lago next month after it was confirmed that the 2014 Telegraph BMW Junior Golf Championship will take place on the resort’s eagerly-awaited redeveloped North Course. The 21 finalists will be among the first golfers to play the €9.6m new layout when the 54-hole strokeplay event is held at the prestigious Algarve resort for the second year in a row from October 8-10. The highly-regarded event is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with the field of 12 boys and nine girls competing for the chance to succeed 2013 champions Ashton Turner and Alice Hewson. The totally revamped North Course has been redesigned by renowned American architect Beau Welling in close collaboration with Paul McGinley, and the 2014 European Ryder Cup captain will be on hand to officially open the new development just 24 hours before the tournament starts. John Dwyer, chief executive of Quinta do Lago, said: “We are delighted to be hosting the final for the second successive year in what is a very important year both for the event and our resort. “The redeveloped North Course is part of a significant investment programme that is being undertaken at Quinta do Lago and I think the juniors will be blown away by what they see. The course is very different but very playable and is a real challenge, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the finalists next month.” The two Telegraph winners in Portugal will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former finalists who, in previous years, have included the likes of 2013 US Open champions Justin Rose,Tom Lewis, Tommy Fleetwood, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Melissa Reid, Hayley Davis and Carly Booth. Hundreds of qualifying rounds have been staged at clubs across the UK throughout the summer, with this year’s group of finalists including the winners of a new under-14 nett competition for boys and girls. One of the most talked about development projects in Europe in 2014, Quinta do Lago’s North Course has been built to the highest specifications with a major investment programme and is in line to become the new number one course at the prestigious family resort.

The layout has been revamped with the emphasis firmly on precision and strategy. While many modern-day developments tend to focus on length, Welling and McGinley have been keen to design a golfing experience where accuracy and course management are the key factors, and a course that is playable and fun for golfers of all abilities. Among the changes introduced on the par-72, 6,776-yard course, which has been closed since last December, all greens, tees, bunkers, irrigation, drainage systems and cart paths have been rebuilt using the latest state-of-the-art technology, with four sets of tees introduced on each hole to accommodate players of all levels. McGinley said: “This has been a very exciting project to be involved in and Beau and I are very proud of what we have created. “I’ve been coming to Quinta do Lago with my family for many years now and it keeps getting better and better. The new design will test golfers in many different ways and I believe this is a great addition to Europe’s leading destination.” www.quintadolago.com

Millers Barn Foot-golf

illers Barn held their first qualifying round of their monthly foot-golf ranking tournament on Sunday 24 August. Competitors came from all over Essex and Suffolk to take part in the tournament. The winners of the ranking tournaments go through to the UK Footgolf championship. With 62 players taking part, 54 adults and 8 juniors, the competition was fairly tough with everyone trying to build up their points for the next round. The competition held over 18 holes, the same as an ordinary golf round, but, with players using their feet instead of clubs. Games are played every week with qualifying tournaments every month. The next tournament is on the 21 September, and is open to all, call Millers Barn for details. This week’s winner was Liam Coytie shooting a nett 61, a 12 under par round. In second place was Ben Clarke, a regular footgolfer, who commented that this was the best course he had played so far, with a nett 63, third was Ian Heydon with a nett 71 and fourth was Mark Butler with a nett 73.

- 42 -

New and Pre-owned Golf Buggies From Ernest Doe, Essex’s premier golf buggy distributor

Over 300 new buggies supplied in 2013

Free Storage C over

Free storage co ver with every used golf buggy wh en you quote EG 2014 on your initial enquiry

New carts

Pre-owned carts from £1500

• E-Z-GO RXV electric and petrol • E-Z-GO TXT electric and petrol • Cushman Shuttle electric and petrol

• Reconditioned • Fully serviced • 3 month guarantee • Always a choice in stock

Call Simon Jennings 01245 380311 or 07870 230806

Where you can buy with confidence

Ulting, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QH www.ukgolfbuggies.com

www.ernestdoe.com

ion tit pe Com Pr iz e

DOES THIS GREAT ESSEX GOLF HOLE

look familiar?

Name the course and have the chance of winning A FOURBALL ON THE MYSTERY COURSE COLCHESTER 12 SRIXON Z STAR GOLF BALLS, courtesy of plus 2 of each VEGAS BALL MARKERS, Golf Rules Quick Reference Book and the Trouble Shots and Quick Fix Guide Please email your answer to info@essexgolfer.com All correct answers will be entered into a draw for the prize Winner will be notified by email. Answer will be published next edition. Only 1 entry per person. No cash equivalent.

ION T I PET NER M CO WIN

Last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner was Ian Adkins who recognised the 6th hole at Garon Park Golf Complex

To play at Garon Park Golf Complex Call 01702 601 701 www.garonparkgolf.co.uk - 44 -

beautiful holes of golf

Set in over 300 acres of undulating parkland, with stunning views of the Essex countryside.

Pictured above the two finalist with Lin Fazzani Ida Bunting Organiser and Jan Collier Lady President.

he Society of Essex Lady Captain’s Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy 2014 was brought to a conclusion at Crondon Park Golf Club, Stock, at the end of August. The course was in superb condition and proved itself to be very challenging as a final should be. Thanks to Crondon Park for hosting the fina. The finalists, Lesley Allsuch of Abridge Golf Club and Joan Parkes of Ballards Gore gave the spectators a very exciting match to watch, it was nip and tuck all the way. Joan went into the lead quite early but after a slow start Lesley got into her stride, both ladies played some truly wonderful shots, especially their short game. As the game progressed Lesley increased her lead and eventually won the match on the 16th. Players, Committee and spectators all retired to the Club house for light refreshments and to be congratulated by Lady President Jan Collier. The finalists were presented with their well earned trophies of Runner up and Winner of the 2014 Ida Bunting Memorial Trophy along with mementos of the 6 rounds of golf they had each taken part in, a toast made a fitting end to a lovely day! - 45 -

Additional par 3 practice course

Societies welcome (Monday - Friday)

Limited membership available

Channels, Pratts Farm Lane East Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PT T: 01245 440 005 E: info@channelsce.co.uk

www.cliffordsestate.co.uk

Matt Stables is a PGA Advanced 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 a published author and is qualified in club making, golf fitness, the mental side of golf & Aimpoint green reading. 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

A GOOD IMAGE TO STOP COMING OVER THE TOP I

f you are a player who comes across the ball which can cause a number of bad shots such as a slice, fat and thin shots, pulls, etc which is causing all kinds of inconsistency in your shots. This is a common move which we are trying to do is to swing the club on the correct plane which will create the correct path to the ball ... Try this image to get you to swing more on a plane ... Imagine a line going from the ball through the neck on an incline plane with the aim to swing under the line in the down swing... If you come over the top you will hit the line. I have it set up here with a training aid called the Swing Plane perfector with a swimming noodle attached to it ... This is a great tool as you will hit the swimming noodle if you come over the top. Give it a try!!

At the top of the backswing swing just under the plane.

HALF DAY PUTTING SCHOOLS

utting set up and stroke, starting the ball on the correct line, Distance Control, Green reading by the Aim point Express method as used by Adam Scott and many tour pros to read any green, anywhere in no time!! Plus, Fun skills challenges to make practice fun and effective. Starts at 9.30 am to 1.30 pm & Includes coffee and lunch with the Pro. Cost is £75 Quote Essex Golfer and receive a £5 discount. October – Sun 5th, Fri 10th, Sun 19th, Thurs 23rd, Sun 26th November – Thurs 6th, Sun 9th, Fri 14th, Sun 23rd, Fri 28th

Start down under the plane. - 46 -

If you come over the top, you will hit the line.

Essex County News by Ben Crew, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union Email: crew_ben@hotmail.com Tel: 07763 840 823 www.essexgolfunion.org

Under 18’s Crowned English Boys County Champions The County under 18’s team were duly crowned English Boys County Champions on 28th August winning the England Golf English Boys County Championship at Sandiway Golf Club and lifting the title for the third time. After laying the foundations for victory from day one, beating Durham while Derbyshire and Wiltshire could only finish all square, the County side went on to win all of their morning foursomes matches on all three days of play and after taking 5 ½ out of a possible 6 points in the last days afternoon singles confirmed their overall victory in style. After a nine year absence from this stage of the Boys County Championship this is a momentous achievement and one that all involved with can be extremely proud of. “The boys have done a superb job and they finished in style,” said U18’s manager Brian Collins. “To win our region and to get to the final was an achievement. To win the championship again is a real boost for Essex.” The side in full – Mitch Sarling – Rochford Hundred Golf Club Taylor Carter – Rochford Hundred Golf Club Bradley Bawden – Rochford Hundred Golf Club Elliott Fullalove – Braintree Golf Club Todd Clements – Braintree Golf Club Louis Lazarus – Romford Golf Club George Whitbread – Colchester Golf Club Brian Collins – Team Manager Mike Thirkettle & Kevin Holland – Assistant Managers The EGU would like to extend special thanks to sponsors Titleist/Footjoy and Clarksons PLC for their support throughout this campaign. - 47 -

Essex County News by Ben Crew, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union Email: crew_ben@hotmail.com Tel: 07763 840 823 www.essexgolfunion.org

Team Competitions September has seen the Essex County Golf Union’s four team competitions declare their Champions after closely fought finals across the County. The Thornton Challenge Cup, the blue ribbon team event for EGU affiliated golf clubs, held it’s final on 21st September on the wellpresented course at Wanstead Golf Club. Defending champions Chelmsford faced Romford and a final that promised a very high standard did not disappoint. With scores tied after the morning’s play it was last year’s victors Chelmsford whose experience shone winning 8 of their 10 afternoon singles matches for a final result of 10 ½ - 4 ½ and the title of Thornton Cup Champions for the second year running. The Leslie F Wood final between Chigwell and Frinton was played at Woolston Manor Golf Club on a beautiful late summer’s day and saw neither team able to separate themselves until very late in proceedings. The match was decided in game 8 of the afternoon singles, a Chigwell point that took the title out of reach of Frinton despite securing 2 last points from their final 2 matches. Finishing score 8 – 7 with Chigwell winning their fifth Leslie F Wood title since the Championship began and their first in 28 years. For the first time in a few years The Norman Plum Trophy Final was not played home and away, this year’s match seeing The Essex and Stock Brook Manor compete at Colne Valley Golf Club on 14th September. At the end of the match scores were level at 3 – 3 which left the Champions to be decided from the result of the first match of the day, which for The Essex was a win by Andreas Granmo and Glen Swift and added a third

- 48 -

Essex County News by Ben Crew, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union Email: crew_ben@hotmail.com Tel: 07763 840 823 www.essexgolfunion.org

Norman Plum title in four years to their trophy cabinet. Our commiserations must go to Stock Brook after such a strong performance throughout this year’s campaign. The last of the four County team competitions, The Essex Seniors Team Championship, welcomed finalists Chigwell and Chelmsford to Colchester Golf Club on 10th September. As both sides set out with victory in sight it was Chelmsford who narrowly led at the half way stage but much like their Thornton Cup comrades the side stamped their authority on proceedings as the afternoon progressed winning 5 out of 6 matches and taking the final by 8 ½ - 2 ½. A second Seniors Team Trophy for Chelmsford since 2004 marking another good season in County team events for the club. Only two Champions are left to be decided in the Essex Golf Union’s men’s team competitions, both the Thornton Cup and Leslie F Wood Plate finals are to be held at Crondon Park Golf Club on Sunday 12th October with the below teams set to battle it out for the years final plaudits: Thornton Cup Plate

Leslie F Wood Plate

Canons Brook vs Thorndon Park

Boyce Hill vs The Warren Forty-three clubs entered the new format County Inter-Club Youth Shield in 2014, each battling through several zonal matches until whittled down to this year’s finalists – Warley Park vs Rochford Hundred, pitted against each other at Colne Valley Golf Club on 14th September. After a closely fought encounter it was Rochford Hundred who took the title with a 3-2 win, the clubs fifth in this competition since its inception in 1951. The Essex Golf Union would like to congratulate each of this year’s winners and thank all host clubs for their support and outstanding hospitality throughout the season that has made each competition such a success.

- 49 -

Essex County News by Ben Crew, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union Email: crew_ben@hotmail.com Tel: 07763 840 823 www.essexgolfunion.org

Allan Lockwood Trophy The Semi-Finals and the Final of the Allan Lockwood Trophy were played at Colne Valley Golf Club on Sunday 14th September. Put up by the EGU’s then President Allan Lockwood in 2002, the prestigious County event is extremely popular with club golfers – 2014’s 85 first round entrants proving so. Defending champion Lee Willis (Crondon Park) met Ian Evans (Ilford) in the first semi-final, a match that took three playoff holes to separate the pair with Lee winning on the 21st hole. The second match saw Graham Page (Stock Brook Manor) play Greg Smith (Stoke by Nayland) and go on to a 3 and 2 win over the Stoke by Nayland player. After some lunch and a quick turnaround this year’s finalists Lee Willis and Graham Page teed off with the Trophy within touching distance. A match played in good spirits and producing some fabulous golf saw Graham Page the victor with a 2 and 1 win over the defending Champ. Congratulations to Graham.

Order of Merit 2014 The Order of Merit awards points on a sliding scale to participants in each of the qualifying events throughout the year. Arriving at the last qualifying event, the Upminster Trophy on 13th September, there was only a slim seven point deficit between 1st and 2nd place, Bailee Curran (Warley Park) and Billy Deville (Bentley). Deville done his upmost to narrow the gap posting a level par second round and finishing 3rd overall, a placing that added 18 points to his final Order of Merit tally. However it wasn’t enough to displace leader Curran, a steady 3 over par second round and 6th place finish overall secured him 15 Order of Merit points and this year’s title. Congratulations to Bailee, Order of Merit winner 2014.

- 50 -

Essex County News by Ben Crew, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union Email: crew_ben@hotmail.com Tel: 07763 840 823 www.essexgolfunion.org

England Golf County Champion of Champions This year’s three County Champions, Ricky Lee (The Raleigh Club), Seniors Champion Tikki Hadjioannou (Maylands) and Boys Champion Taylor Carter (Rochford Hundred) travelled to Woodhall Spa for England Golf’s County Champion of Champions tournament where respective County Champions compete over 36 holes for the prestigious title of England Golf “Champion of Champions”. At 7100 yards and rated the best inland layout in the country the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa provided a strong test over the two days play, each day playing at least 2 shots above its par 73. County Champion Ricky Lee put in steady performances to finish 12th in the Men’s competition on eight over par whilst Seniors Champion Tikki Hadjioannou improved on his first round by four strokes to finish 14th in the Senior’s section. The highlight for Essex was Boys County Champion Taylor Carter whose excellent rounds of 75 & 73 and two over par total secured him a third place finish, thanks in part to an eagle three on his final hole. This performance caps a wonderful season for Taylor who was part of the winning under 18 English Boys County Champions team and who more recently won his Club Championship at Rochford Hundred.

Romford & Upminster Trophies It was a mild but overcast day as 65 players set out to play the well-presented course at Romford on 5th September in the Romford Trophy. The mornings play saw Rochford Hundreds Mitchel Sarling sit atop the leader board with an opening 68 but it was his club mate Arthur Leonard, with a gross 139, who secured the Trophy behind second placed Todd Clements (Braintree). In the events handicap section Thomas Watkins (Rochford Hundred) won on count back over Tom Neale (Harwich & Dovercourt) with a nett 137. Played annually at Upminster Golf Club, the Upminster Bowl and the Upminster Trophy, for players under 25 and 25 and over respectively are together called The Upminster Trophies. With the course in good condition and weather mild the 55-man field were headed by Colin Johnson (Hainault Forest) through the mornings play, posting a 69 to lead on count back and it was Johnson who remained atop to take the Upminster Trophy (over 25’s) by 2 strokes with a gross 139. The Upminster Bowl (under 25’s) was won by Romford’s own Daniel Garner who also posted a gross 139 to win by 2 strokes. Ryan Tatton (Chelmsford) won the handicap prize by 1 stroke with a nett 136. - 51 -

Essex County News by Ben Crew, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union Email: crew_ben@hotmail.com Tel: 07763 840 823 www.essexgolfunion.org

Monthly Fixtures & Events Round Up The Burstead Golf Club provided an ideal setting for the County Seniors final league match of the season against Bedfordshire on 7th September. The team got off to a strong start ahead or level in most games and by half way it seemed likely that another victory was close. However the course still demanded concentration and managed golf from the players, exemplified when Nigel Stokes came from 2 down to win 1 up on the final green and secure a final 7 – 3 victory. A fitting close to the season for the Seniors side, finishing league runners up and with much confidence heading into next year. The final match of the 2014 Colts League was played at Rochford Hundred on Saturday 6th September. The previous matches had been triangular matches between Essex, Bedford and Hertfordshire but regrettably Bedford had to withdraw from this final match unable to field a team due to other commitments. Coming into the final match Essex held a slim lead in the League standings but although missing some key figures, Hertfordshire were not going to let that increase without a fight. After tying the morning’s foursomes it left all to play for in the afternoon’s singles and as matches wore on the tide began to swing in Essex’s favour, bringing thoughts of the South East regional final to the forefront and spurring the team onto a final victory 8 ½ - 3 ½. The South East Colts League Final will be held at Hendon Golf Club on Sunday 12th October against Hampshire.A week earlier, the County Men’s side also play Hampshire in their South East League final, Sunday 5th October at The Warren. We wish both teams well. The third year of the U14 Junior Golf Tour concluded at Garon Park Golf Club on 28th August and saw 48 youngsters participate. A superb 2 over par by Callum Hensby (Stoke by Nayland) in the Under 14 category was not able to be matched, Callum’s winning margin 3 shots over Lily May Humphreys (Maylands) and Joe Defries (Warley Park). The Under 13 players also posted good scores with George Earle (Upminster) scoring 5 over par to take the prize for the day. Lily Humphreys took the girls scratch prize convincingly, posting 5 over par to top running up Ashley Chalmers (Thorndon Park) by 11 shots. The runner up spot did however allow Ashley to take the Handicap award for the day. Max Moreton (Bentley) took the U13 nett award whilst Joe Defries (Warley Park) won the U14 handicap award. Once all scores were equated for the seasons Order of Merit awards were presented. Lily May Humphreys was the clear winner of the Girls scratch section whilst Ashley Chalmers dominated the handicap scores. The U13 section was decided before the last round started with James Butler (Boyce Hill) the clear winner. The U14 section was won by Callum Hensby (Stoke by Nayland) and in the U12’s section a great last round by Charlie Dodds secured him the Trophy. All the scores from each section were combined to give Callum Hensby the honour and satisfaction of being this year’s NORMAN GARON TRUST Order of Merit champion. Our really grateful thanks to the sponsors, the golf clubs who have permitted use of their courses, all the children who took part and not forgetting the parents who have supported and helped throughout the year. For up-to-date County golf news and forthcoming fixtures please visit the EGU website, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. - 52 -

The ESSEX GOLF UNION has vacancies on the Board of Directors elections will take place at the AGM on the 5 February 2015 We also need more volunteers to assist the Board of Directors in the administration of Amateur Golf Events The roles of a County Official may include any of the following duties:

n To manage and assist in running the County Teams

n Be involved in the running of County competitions, matches and events n Attend meetings at Board level and/or sub-committees or represent the County Union at County, Club or National meetings County officials may fill any of the following roles:

n Be one of the sixteen elected Directors

n Co-opted to a specific role or function n Rules official/match referee

Typical profile of a County Official:

n Enjoy golf and have a reasonable knowledge of the game n Have spare time to fill

n Ideally have some experience serving on Club Committees or in some capacity in Junior Golf/Coaching n And have a desire to put something back into golf

If you have an interest in becoming a County Official then please send a brief rĂŠsumĂŠ by email to info@essexgolfunion.org or by post to: ESSEX GOLF UNON 2d Maldon Road, Witham, Essex CM8 2AB. If you would like further information, please contact the County Secretary on 01376 500 998 - 53 -

The Jubilee Cup

Update from Jubilee Cup Committee, sponsored by Seabrook Warehousing, and reported by Chairman Phil Redhead QUARTER FINAL TO BE PLAYED BY 3RD AUGUST 2014

y the time you read this … we will know the WINNER of the 2014 Jubilee Cup from the Finals game played between Channels and Warley Park at the recently re-furbished Brentwood Golf Club on 28th September 2014. The Semi Finals were both absolutely thrilling with one Semi coming down to the last shots and half-match point on the last hole of the Pairs match, with all other players surrounding the green. The details of the Semi matches, down to individual games, can be seen at our website:www.jubileecup.com/matches2014/qsf_sheet_2014.html

SEMI FINALS TO BE PLAYED WEEKEND 31ST AUGUST 2014

PLAYGOLF COLCHESTER STOCK BROOK MANOR

CHANNELS

WOOLSTON MANOR

THORPE HALL

CRONDON PARK

WARLEY PARK

BENTLEY

FINALS TO BE PLAYED ON SUNDAY 28TH SEPTE MBER 2014

2014 JUBILEE CUP

WINNER

PLAYGOLF COLCHESTER

SEM I FINA L 1

CHANNELS

THE FINA L: CHA TO BE PLAY ED NN ELS VS WA RLE Y PAR AT BRE NTWOO K D GC ON 28T H SEPT EMB ER 2014

2014

WINNER

CRONDON PARK

SEM I FINA L 2

WARLEY PARK

JUBILEE CUP SEMI-F INAL 1

PlayGolf Colchester v Channels G.C.

PlayGolf Colchester.

Channels Golf Club.

captain Matt Milburn clinging on to gain his team a further point. However, it all boiled down to the last doubles match of PlayGolf Peter Quilty & Wayne Lusted v Channels’ Stuart “Dennis” Waterman & Paul Thompson, going up their 18th hole (Stock Brooks’s 9th) - unbeknownst to the four-ball, a PlayGolf win would push a Sudden Death play-off on the 19th hole (and Spencer had been kept away from the bar just for this eventuality!) as Channels were leading with 4.5 points, and PLayGolf were in good state to achieve this. Driving off well, and negotiating the twin lakes of the 9th holes’ set-up well, there were a couple of pulled shots missing the “18th” green. Needing just a half from the final game, Channels were in good stead on the green, and with the aforementioned doubletab and pulled approach shot by PlayGolf, the result won Channels into the 2014 Final. Our thanks to Stock Brook Manor for their hospitality and providing a course in excellent condition.

ubilee Cup Stalwarts Channels playing a re-vitalised PlayGolf at Stock Brook Manor in 2014, and became the ultimate victor in a 5&4 win. After the obligatory “photos on the lawn” of Stock Brook Manor, we held a two-tee start in glorious sunshine, but with an edge of wind that was to make conditions tricky for the rest of the day. Thanks needs to go to SBM’s Jubilee Captain Andy Picton in helping with the arrangements on the day, and his personal attendance to see us off! Early blood was taken by PlayGolf Colchester’s Bruce Critchley in a 6 & 4 victory. However, honours were pretty equal in the initial points with Rainer Martyn from Channels getting their first point, and then another PlayGolf single pushed ahead with Spencer Bond (and 2014 Singles Order of Medal winner) winning 4 &2. In the doubles, I was privileged to witness some hotly contested action towards the end of the game, with some spectacular Par three approaches, and PlayGolf’s

- 54 -

JUBIL EE CUP S EMI-FINA L 2

Crondon Park G.C. v Warley Park G.C.

Crondon Park Golf Club.

Warley Park Golf Club.

who were just through the 11th and all going the way of Warley Park, Crondon needed to the matches to be turned around a quickly. As the matches arrived on the 14th Tee were the singles players waited, Gregg & Paul James (Warley) were 5 Up with 5 to play against Crondon’s John Fanning and Alan Parmenter. The Crondon pair then won the 14th to continue the game. The next match also came through 5 up to Warley pair of Paul Burges and Club captain Ivan North. They went on to half the 14th hole winning the game 5&4 against Crondon’s Chris Collins and Terry Laffar. The final game came to the 14th tee having seen the Crondon pair John Dunn and Andrew White fight back from being 3 down to 1 down against Warley’s Lyndon Jarvis and John Newman. As the last match teed off on the 14th news of the 1st pairs match reached the teams that they had halved the 15th hole and therefore giving the Warley pair a 4&3 win and the required point to reach the magical team score of 5 to win the match and take them through to the finals. The final game returned a 2&1 win to Warley giving them an overall match result of 6-3. Our thanks to Playgolf Colchester for their hospitality and providing a course in excellent condition.

he match pitted Crondon Park semi-finalist last year against Warley Park who were playing in the Jubilee cup for only the 2nd year pitted against each other. On a cool, and breezy but dry Saturday the teams played a friendly but highly competitive match hosted by Playgolf Colchester which saw Warley Park emerge as the winners 6-3 and progress to the final at Brentwood Golf Club on the 28th of September. Most games arrived at the ‘hut’ on the 14th tee with the results undecided. The one exception was in the 2nd game were Crondon’s Keith Wood beat Mark Downing 6&5 and therefore posting the first point on the board for Crondon. John Williams (Warley) quickly restored parity by putting in a captain’s performance by racing to a 5 hole lead which me maintained to beat Len Willis 5&4. Gary Curtis (Warley) beat Tony Efreme 3&2, before Brian English (Crondon) beat Nick Pulham 3&2 and therefore restoring the parity of the overall the match. With Peter Ballard (Crondon) fighting back from 4 down with 6 to play against Jon Fisher to win 2Up and Richard Butler (Warley) beating Ian Young in a tight match by birding the final hole to win it and the match 1up the singles completed with the match score level at 3-3. The attention of both teams then turned to the Pairs

am sorry to see Crondon Park and PlayGolf Colchester leave the 2014 competition, but the spirit of the Jubilee Cup was highly visible in the speeches at the meals, with even mention of an in-famous double-tap played out at Stock Brook Manor by the perpetrator! The Committee would like to thank our Semi venue host-clubs of PlayGolf Colchester and Stock Brook Manor for hosting our matches, and delivering such sterling set of courses and hospitality. We are ever thankful for the ability of clubs to host us at short notice, and they have all always come through to the benefit of the Jubilee Cup. For the 2014 Final, and thankful to our sponsors support, we are looking forward to being hosted by Brentwood Golf Club on Sunday 28th September when the deciding match will be completed to crown this year’s winners. See the website for final details! And of course full presentation in next month’s Essex Golfer. Despite 2014 not being over for us, we are already looking forward to 2015, and next year’s entry form for 2015 can be downloaded for completion and sending back to me at http://www.jubileecup.com/entryform2015.pdf All the Best, and now looking forward to the AGM and draw for 2015 - details of which will be forthcoming over the coming months. Best Regards Phil

www.jubileecup.com - 55 -

Chelmsford Retains Munro Foursomes Shield

he 36 hole final of the 2014 Munro Foursomes was played on 29th September 2014 between Chelmsford and Thorndon Park. West Essex Golf Club hosted the event and the course was presented in excellent condition. Chelmsford was represented by Kelly Martin and Amanda Hartman and Thorndon Park by Emily Irons and Sally Barber. In a topsy-turvy first 18 holes where there were only four holes halved Thorndon Parks early two hole lead was pegged back so that the teams were all square standing on the 16th tee. Two fine pars by the Chelmsford pair saw them go into lunch 2 up. The afternoon round proved tighter with eight holes halved and Chelmsford were still two up on the 30th hole following a fine birdie by Thorndon Park on the 26th hole. The tough par 5, 31st hole , proved crucial and a fine par by Chelmsford re-established a three hole lead which they held to the 34th hole where two magnificent shots to the middle of the strongly

uphill green gave them the match by 4 and 2. Congratulations to Chelmsford for retaining the Munro Foursomes Shield in 2014.

Colchester Golf Club

Dave Blackmore with Matt Everett before the start of the Braiswick Final.

t was final's weekend at Colchester Golf Club. All four of the finals were played on Saturday with the majority of the other knockout finals being played in the previous week. David Blackmore won the Braiswick Cup. Which is the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier knockout competition open to all club members. He beat Matt Everitt two holes up with one to play in a close final. John Logan won the Victory Cup. He beat Jake Farson 6&5 in a not so close final.

Shelley Persent, the ladies captain, had a two and one win over Jane Reed in the Bentley Green Cup, a competition for the lower handicapped ladies. The higher handicapped ladies play for the Young Cup which was won by Sally-Ann Angel, who beat Jane Lochore in a hard-fought match which went to the last six holes before Angel eased away to win 3&2. In the Junior Braiswick final it went to extra holes when Harry Hill finally got daylight between him and Bella Angel to creep ahead and take the match on the 19th. The Braiswick Plate saw Stewart Ness beating Simon Rippingale 2&1 whilst the men's Foursomes Cup was won by Tom Rothery and Adam Harper over Mick Potter and Bob Tebby 2&1. Annie Johnston and Cherie Clark beat Heather Dennis and Philippa Deman 3&2 in the ladies Mackenzie Foursomes Knockout. Finally in the Ian McLean Putter where the top eight in the Club Championship go head to head Steve Wynne beat Alan Sharrocks on the first extra hole.

- 56 -

Orsett Ladies Open Day Josie Wilby, Jaqui Worthington,Vi Madle,& Maureen Parkin with Lady Captain, Margaret Oliver (centre) winning team Basildon.

nother very successful and well supported Orsett Ladies Open day took place on Thursday August 28th 2014 with 124 Ladies entering from all over Essex, as well as Suffolk, Herfordshire and Kent. After a few days of really wet weather, the Orsett Ladies anxiety during the day was unfounded. The Open Day's weather couldn't have been better, warm sunshine, not much wind and a course in excellent condition. Playing from 3 starting holes in teams of 4 with the best 3 scores to count, some good scores would surely be posted! A magnificent 120 points from the ladies from Basildon was the winning score (pictured above) with Lynda Dunbar, Margaret Noakes, Beverley Overton and Rita Clemenson from The Essex in 2nd place with 115 points, and close behind in 3rd

place with 114 points was Suzanne Thrower (Essendon), Jennie Janes (The Herfordshire), S. Murray (West Essex) and S. Karchargis (Epping). Josie Wilby, from the Winning Basildon team, said they were delighted to have won this year's Orsett Ladies Open, moving up from the runner's up position in 2013. On behalf of all the Ladies attending, she thanked everyone at Orsett for their hospitality, magnificent meal from Orsett's Caterer, Donna Smith, and the traditional homemade refreshments served by Orsett Ladies at the 1st, 7th and 12th huts ... including the Pimms! Lady Captain, Margaret Oliver said how delighted she was that so many ladies had attended the day and for supporting her Charity BRA, (Breast Reconstruction Awareness). In excess of £550 was raised from the raffle and April’s Jewellery table. Wishing the ladies a safe journey home, Margaret hoped they would all return for next year’s open supporting the 2015 Ladies Captain, Alison Battle, reminding them to enter early as all places had been booked for this year's Open by the beginning of March. Should anyone want to come before then, Margaret is hosting a Charity Day on Tuesday October 7th, 2014 for teams of 4 in any combination, men, ladies or mixed teams, All are welcome. Contact Joyce McFarlane on 01375 679 156 for more information.

- 58 -

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

WINTER, AR E YOU PRE PARIN G?

he worst possible time for a competitive golfer is WINTER! Poor weather conditions and lack of competitions. Practice time goes down and for some golfers motivation goes too. For me, winter is the optimal time to get in good physical condition for the next season.

Flexibility, core stability, postural work, strength and power should be worked on throughout winter so that when the weather improves you are at your peak to start the new season. Flexibility is stage 1, to then move on to core stability + posture to strength and then to power. By progressively moving through the above you are creating a flexible, functional, strong and stable body.When achieving this your golf WILL improve. Flexibility will lengthen the short muscles and

correct imbalances. Core stability will involve strengthening the deep abdominal wall and the inner unit giving stabilisation through functional exercise. Strength training will build muscle and last but not least power will bring it all together resulting in a strong, stable, more powerful golfer that can hit the ball further, be more consistent and see their handicap drop whilst staying injury free! To achieve the above find start looking for a golf biomechanic or reputable personal trainer and now, prepare and book for November/December so you are focused. A professional is worth every penny as they can develop a regime to follow that is specific and tailored to your needs. I can highly recommend a book that comes around everywhere with me and when I am with my golfers; The Golf Biomechanics Manual; Whole In One Golf Conditioning by Paul Chek.

- 59 -

20TH ANNUAL

GOLF DAY A HUGE SUCCESS

Weston Homes was proud to support the St Clare Hospice 20th Annual Golf Day at the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa on Friday 12th September. During the time that the Essex based developer has been supporting this fund raiser, they have raised in excess of half a million pounds for St Clare Hospice. The 20th Annual Golf Day ended with an evening of fine dining and entertainment, prize giving and auction, with Seabro presented with the Daniel Robinson trophy for achieving the best score. Overall the event raised £65.5k – which is a fantastic amount for St Clare Hospice. Bob Weston, CEO of Weston Homes commented: “Both myself and all of Weston Homes are proud to support this fun event for an exceptional cause. The work of St Clare Hospice is immeasurably important within Essex and that we are able to support it with an event like the Golf Day is even better.” St Clare Hospice provides specialist care for people living with terminal or life limiting illnesses, providing physical, social, psychological and spiritual support. With its team of specialist Nurses, Doctors, Therapists, Social Workers and Counsellors, St Clare Hospice cares for people aged 18 or over across West Essex and the borders of East Herts regardless of gender, race, religion or belief. To find out more about the annual golf day please contact: Emily Breese Weston Homes Plc, Business Centre, Parsonage Road, Takeley, Essex CM22 6PU Tel: 01279 873336 Visit our website to view our current developments in Essex and the surrounding area.

Bob Weston, CEO of Weston Homes

www.weston-homes.com

- 60 -

PGA Catalunya Resort to Host Seventh Consecutive European Tour Q School Climax

he European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage will return to PGA Catalunya Resort from November 15-20, 2014, where 156 players will battle it out over six rounds in an attempt to earn a European Tour card for The 2015 Race to Dubai. Located less than an hour from Barcelona in the north-east of Spain, the 36-hole European Tour Destination boasts two championship layouts alongside state of the art practice facilities, which include Spain’s largest chipping and putting green, measuring an expansive 2000m2 and featuring a unique set-up of five bunkers each containing different sand types (Augusta, St Andrews, Hawaii volcanic, PGA Catalunya Stadium Course and Pebble Beach) and different grass surfaces, including Bent, Bermuda, Paspalum and Poa, for practice putting. The first four rounds of the Final Stage are played over Spain’s No.1 course, the worldrenowned Stadium Course, designed by former European Tour Chairman Neil Coles and Vice Chairman Angel Gallardo, and the shorter and slightly less challenging Tour Course. The Stadium Course, which hosted The 2014 Open de España in May, won by home favourite

Miguel Angel Jiménez, is then the stage for the final two rounds, at the end of which the top 25 players plus ties gain their playing privileges for The 2015 Race to Dubai. As an indication of the Stadium Course’s pedigree, it has been listed in Golf World magazine’s ‘Top 100 Courses in the World’ and Golf Monthly magazine’s ‘Top 50 Courses in Continental Europe’, among others. European Tour Qualifying School Director Mike Stewart said: “PGA Catalunya Resort is a superb venue which has proved the perfect set-up for the Qualifying School Final Stage, year after year. This season will be the seventh time the climax to the Q-School has been staged there, and we are always welcomed back with open arms. “It is a stressful week for the players, but knowing they have two world-class courses on which to compete and arguably the best practice facilities in Europe at their disposal certainly helps. It promises to be another exciting conclusion to the long and winding road that is The European Tour’s Qualifying School.” www.pgacatalunya.com www.europeantour.com/ europeantour/qualifying

- 61 -

Loudmouth Introduces Golf Bags by Molhimawk

Srixon Sports Launches Improved Soft Feel Golf Ball for 2014 Srixon have announced the launch of the new Soft Feel Golf ball, the original soft feeling, low compression distance golf ball. In recent years Srixon have claimed the title UK’s number one two-piece ball brand. Srixon, has designed the new Soft Feel to launch high with low spin to optimize launch conditions and control, making it Srixon’s longest Soft Feel ball to date. Srixon achieves this by combining a low compression Energetic Gradient Growth core with a Rabalon HR+ and Pana-Tetra dual blended soft ionomer cover, enhancing feel and increasing ball speed that is unmatched by any other ball in the game improvement category. To aid performance in the wind, Srixon has also added it’s new 344 speed dimple pattern to the Soft Feel range, as first seen on the Srixon Z-STAR range in 2013 and lauded by Srixon players such as Graeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley and Hideki Matsuyama. Golfers will also benefit around the greens and on the tee thanks to a precision alignment aid that has been added to the new Soft Feel, ensuring a square set up and optimal target focus. www.srixon.co.uk

Loudmouth Golf and Molhimawk team up to produce one-of-a-kind golf bags now available in Europe. London, UK – Sept 8th, 2014 – Loudmouth Golf and Molhimawk (“Molly-MOCK”) Inc are excited to introduce their line of stylish cart bags to their European customers.The Loudmouth Cart Bag by Molhimawk measures 35” tall and features a single putter tube, 14-way top, and anti-slip rubber feet. The cart bags are currently available in some of Loudmouth’s most popular patterns – Oakmont Houndstooth, Drop Cloth, Shagadelic Pink, Shamrocks and Magic Bus. “We are tremendously excited to announce the launch of the hugely popular Loudmouth Golf Bag Line to the European market”, says Molhimawk cofounder Richard “Mitch” Mitchell. “These fantastic bags have already been a huge hit globally – and we are confident Europe will be no different.” Loudmouth Cart Bags by Molhimawk are now available for purchase online. For more information, visit: www.uk.loudmouthgolf.com

New British Golf Watch Brand ETIQUS Launches ProQuip, the world’s leading innovator of lightweight golf weatherwear, has launched two new colours in its pioneering water repellent knitwear range for 2014. ETIQUS is a new British brand of distinctive, quality timepieces exclusively for golfers, which combines beautiful design with Swiss made movements. The ETIQUS collection consists initially of 24 timepieces (17 for men and 7 for women) with many subtle details and features that will be recognised and appreciated by golfers, from the unique dimple patterned face that gives the 3D effect of a golf ball to a unique bezel inspired by Pace of Play guidelines published by The R&A¹. The ETIQUS range is available from www.etiqus.co.uk

- 62 -