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Essex Girls Win Trophy!

Top L-R County Captain Liz Gibson, Katy Yates, Ashley Chalmers,Team Captain Ashley Croft, Sophie Wheeler and County Junior Organiser Wendy Cook. Bottom L-R Charley Hatley, Holly Haslam,Ysobel Lush and Emma Nagler.

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he annual East Regional Junior Match Days was hosted this year by Essex and was held at Colne Valley Golf Club from the 14th to 16th August. Our sincere thanks go to the club owners Tom and Jennifer Smith for allowing the ELCGA to use their venue and to all the staff for making the girls and their County Officials so welcome. A special thank you to Lady Captain Lesley Knight and Vice-Captain Jan Eves, for all their hard work over the three-day event, also to the many Members who acted as ball spotters, this was very much appreciated by all the counties and especially the girls.

There were six Counties involved each bringing with them their top girls, who each day played singles match-play off scratch.

The Essex Girls Team Captain was Ashley Croft of Stockbrook Manor, the other team members

were Holly Haslam - Stockbrook Manor, Ashley Chalmers – Thorndon Park, Katy Yates – Clacton, Sophie Wheeler – Thorndon Park, Charley Hatley – Colchester, Emma Nagler – Chigwell and Ysobel Lush - Langdon Hills. The girls produced some stunning golf and were duly crowned Champions, remaining unbeaten after 3 days. The Match Results are as follows: Day 1 pm – Essex beat Cambs & Hunts Day 2 am – Essex beat Norfolk Day 2 pm – Essex beat Herts Day 3 am – Essex beat Beds

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cotland football legends Gordon Strachan and Kenny Dalglish were among the top names joining in the fun at La Manga Club as they helped the famous Spanish resort raise a further €20,000 for under-privileged children in South America this month.

Scotland manager Strachan and ex-Liverpool and Celtic star Dalglish teamed up with other leading figures from the world of sport, dignitaries and guests to help the award-winning venue match the total it raised for the Alda Foundation – which helps to educate poor youngsters in

Paraguay – in 2016.

The pair were on hand to offer advice and assist with a junior football coaching session as part of their roles as ambassadors for La Manga Club during a week of fundraising activities at the resort in Murcia, south-east Spain.

Taking place from July 29 to August 4, the Alda Charity Week – which featured cloudless skies and temperatures of 40-plus degrees throughout – also offered the chance to take part in tennis and golf family fun days.

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wo of our ladies Sharon Warrington and Jo Stentiford entered the Daily Mail Foursomes competition this year and had an excellent run of wins to reach round 6 of the competition. This included a thrilling play off in round 5 against Manor of Groves ( Hertfordshire) with Sharon and Jo winning at the 22nd hole.

They had both played in the Club Championships the day before which meant they played 58 holes in 41 hours! They finally lost their bid for a place in the finals weekend in a close match with Crondon Park in Sharon and Jo with Bob Wilson. (Jo is on the far left in the photo with Sharon round 6. next to Bob).

Following their in win round 5 this enthusiastic following the loss of his daughter from cancer).

Sharon and Jo have down a fantastic job in pair went on to compete in ex Arsenal goalkeeper representing the Club and we are all very proud Bob Wilson’s Charity weekend to support the of them.

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rom my experience the majority of club golfers are not and I honestly do believe this hurts their game. In my opinion too many golfers live off that one drive they hit about a year ago that went 250yds – but the rest of the time it goes around 200yds maximum. Perhaps the 250yd shot was something to do with being down wind and a hard fairway?

This really hit home to me a few days ago when I had an extremely successful Senior Tour Player come up for a check up. On his last visit he was easily pitching his driver out the back of the Hylands range, on the check up he was a good 25yds short. When he looked at the data his comment was that the wind and temperature had changed so he was pleased with the result even though the shot was shorter – he was expecting the ball to go shorter due to the conditions. How many club golfers would go to the range even thinking about the weather on their last visit as a comparison? Well, not as many as you think as every October/November I always have a influx of golfers stating that their drivers no longer work (for various reasons) as they are now 30yds behind where they were a few weeks ago. Maybe something to do with the fairways softening up

and the temperature dropping?

You only need to know one persons game in golf and that is your own, if your drive goes 190yds play with it, if your 7 iron flies 140yds just go with it – don’t come up short every time because you thought you hit it 160yds. This is why a few balls on the range before you play always works as it helps you to get an idea of how far the flies on that day – not the last time you played.

My visit to Quail Hollow was great fun and my lasting memory will be Dustin Johnson and how he practiced. This is a player who is known for his distance (next month I’m going to discuss how these guys are getting longer) but he spent most of his practice time on wedges. If you think about it there are a lot of holes he will be hitting wedge as a 2nd shot so this makes perfect sense. But here’s the best bit – before every tournament round he spent 30 to 45 minutes hitting wedges dialling in his distances for that day – obviously the conditions change the distance the ball flies so he needs to get a feel for distances on the day. He uses technology to check the yardage he hits it and attaches the feel of the swing to the distance.

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he in-form Catherine Chick headed the field in Colchester Golf Club’s 100 Club Stableford.

Catherine Chick with Captain Stewart Ness.

Scoring thirty-eight points from her twentyone handicap she scrapped ahead by the one point from a modest field of seventy-seven golfers in this mixed qualifying competition open to members of the Club’s internal fund raising group.

Second spot after a countback was Ian Thompson (17), and ruing the three holes where he didn’t score was Mel Barker (16) in third.

Iain Cruickshank headed five players returning 36 points. The other competitors on the same score were Janet Tebbutt (25), Hayley Joel (26), Stuart Bark (17) and Ralph Charles (16).

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A dedicated team of experts are available to book the perfect golfing holiday. The specialist team has travelled to every destination, visited Neil Bird and Daniel Albon – the hotels, played the Directors. golf courses and tried the restaurants and bars. They are on hand to share their first-hand knowledge, experience and advice to create a trip to suit your personal requirements.

Neil Bird, Director, Hashtag Travel Group comments, “The team are highly experienced, with an average of 20 years’ each working in the travel industry, most of that time being in the golf travel sector. Our core values will be on giving our clients the benefit of our experience and providing good old fashioned personal service.”

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Playgolf ’s Seniors Monthly Stableford

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teve Turner (13) made light work of the stiff breeze in Playgolf’s Seniors monthly stableford competition. Turner returned to top form with an outstanding score of 40 points earning a handicap cut to 12. Jerry Dalton (14) took second place on 33 points with Brian Banks (17) in third on 32 points.

Division two was headed by Robert Few (26) with 39 points. In second place three points adrift was Allan Kitching (25) with 36 points followed in third place by Bob Price (28) on 33 points.

Peter Saye, Brian Hart and Keith Murray each received a sleeve of balls for their birdies on the par three 3rd hole.

Six seniors from Playgolf entered the recent Haverhill Senior Open and from the 54 teams from three counties, the overall winners were the Playgolf partnership of Trevor Cocksedge and Will Elder with an un-rivalled score of 43 points.

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o matter how well you read the line, you still have to roll the ball at the right pace.

The irony of this is you already possess the ability to judge distance, you just may not realise it.

Firstly try this simple experiment as I am doing in Picture 1, bowl some balls underhand towards the hole; you will be amazed how good you are at judging the distance to the hole. The reason you are able to do this is you are using your eyesight to send the messages to your brain of how hard to roll the ball, your brain then translates and relates this information to your arm to roll the ball to the intended target.

The practical application for this is shown in Picture 2 where I am preparing to putt the ball

by having my practice swing looking at the hole.

This is building up a sense of feel rather like the bowling I did earlier.

Now as I address the ball in Picture 3 and align my putter to the aim line I have drawn on top of the ball I never look back at the target just trust to replicate the feel of the stroke I have built up in the practice strokes.

Why not join me in the sunshine at one of my coaching holidays, at the delightful Penina Resort now in their 21st year. 14th to the 21st April or 28th of April to the 5th of May. For full details visit garypikegolf.com Happy golfing Gary

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Ufford Park Junior Open 2017

The Rogers Team Win Tex Abrasives Texas Scramble

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he Men’s section at Five Lakes played in a 18 hole Texas Scramble Five teams returned nett 65s after their combined handicaps, Les Powell, Neil Shinwell and Graeme Sinfield, Graham Doherty, Graham Marfleet and Phil Robson, Mark, Harlow, Charlie Powell and Doug Wood along with Stuart Kempster, Andy Lee and David Parkins.

Another good score from The Smith team, including Barry and Russell Smith with Gary Trim recorded a nett 64.4 to be just outside the main prizes.

Third place went to Paul Bowers, Nigel Popper and Matt Somerville with a nett 63.9. The second slot was taken

by Jim Fern, Ben Grant and Ron Parr with a nett 63.3.

However, the first group in the clubhouse recording the best score of the day, with nine Dave Rogers, Mick Gill and John Rogers birdies and no receiving the Tex Abrasives Trophy from bogies were the Club Captain Ron Dent.

Rogers team with Dave and John Rogers with Mick Gill with a nett 58 off a combined handicap of 5.0.

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fford Park’s 19th Junior Open was held on 2nd August 2017 and was well-attended, with 26 juniors representing 13 clubs from four counties participating – it was an event on the Suffolk Junior Order of Merit rota.

Michael Halliday, Golf Manager and Club Secretary at Ufford Park said: “Our head greenkeeper Adrian Hollins and his team have done a great job of keeping our golf course in a great condition for this year’s Junior Open. Sadly the weather on the day, which was very windy and rainy at times, did hamper some our entrants’ play but everyone enjoyed the event and we are very proud of all those who came along.”

The club held a Medal for those with handicaps between 0-14 and a Stableford for 15 and above.

Luke Green from Diss Golf Club won the Junior Open with a fantastic Nett 70, on count back ahead of second placed Tom Auchterlonie.

Winning scores Overall Winner - Luke Green - Nett 70 OCB Gross Winner 0-14 – Tom Auchterlonie – 72

Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Junior Captain’s Day – A Family Affair

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unior Captain Matt Thompson hosted his day with a full programme of competition. In the morning there was a 9 Holes paired competition won by Matt and his younger brother Nathan.

In the afternoon the Juniors played for the Soar Trophy, an 18 hole stableford competition.

Although Isaac Toombs scored an impressive 21 points in the first nine holes Nathan Thompson recovered from a poor start to score a creditable 1st Nathan Thompson 2nd Isaac Toombs 3rd Tom Paddon

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17 points. But nobody could compete with Nathan’s back nine, 27 points. Isaac also did well but an overall score of 41 points gave him second place to Nathan Thompson.

Nathan was presented with the Soar Trophy by his brother Junior Matt Thompson presenting Captain Matt the Soar Trophy to Nathan Thompson.

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Ladies Invitation to the Gentlemen

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he Stoke-by-Nayland Ladies section enjoyed good weather on Sunday, 30th July, when they invited gentlemen members to join them for the bi-annual Ladies Invitation to the Gentlemen golf match. Next year it will be the turn of the Gentlemen to invite the Ladies.

Ladies Captain, Anne Hemmings, asked the golfers to play and American Greensomes and to the amusement of the gentlemen advised they would all be playing off the same forward tee and

using the ladies card.

Everyone enjoyed this format and there was a lot of laughter coupled with the golf round the 18 holes Gainsborough course.

The weather stayed dry and afterwards a meal was enjoyed in The Gallery. Club Captain, Don Wiggins was invited by the Ladies Captain to join her to present the prizes.

Winners with 44 points were Lesley and Peter Garnett.

Winners of the Ladies Invitation to the Gentlemen, 30th July 2017.

From left, Ladies Captain, Anne Hemmings, Peter Garnett, Lesley Garnett, Club Captain Don Wiggins.

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laygolf Ladies Club Championship Competition was played over two days with the gross and nett totals taken over two rounds.

Day one saw Nicky Withycombe card a fantastic gross 90 to hold a three-shot lead. Ann Longman was second with a card of gross 93. Lucy Sadler followed in third place after recording a gross 96.

Day two saw a fantastic comeback effort from Sadler who beat Withycombe’s previous day’s gross score by a shot. Ann Longman took second with a fine 97 and a 105 put Linda Smith in third.

The final result saw Lucy Sadler take the ladies championship title victory for the second consecutive year. Her combined score of 185 saw take victory by five shots over Ann Longman, who totalled 190. Withycombe’s second round score of 110 gave her third place with a total of 200. Pauline Jordan recorded a fantastic nett 67 on day one followed up with an excellent nett 72 totalling 139 to win the Championship nett prize, also earning a three-shot handicap cut.

The one day Championship Plate stableford

competition was also played, by players who had not qualified or chose not to enter the main competition.

Jeanette Shea carded a fantastic 41 points, cutting her handicap by five shots, to take the victory over second placed Janet Blackmore on 33 points.

Lynne Southgate took third place on countback from Shirley Birkin after both players Lucy Sadler carded 32 points. 2017 Ladies Club Champion.

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Stoke by Nayland Welcome a New Coach

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toke by Nayland Golf Club have been very pleased to welcome a new coach, Danielle Anderson on to their team.

Dani joined Stoke in November 2016 from Wentworth Golf Club and has since passed her final PGA examination to become a fully qualified professional.

But where did it all begin? Dani started to play golf, as a 12 year old, at Garon Park in Essex and she went on to play Essex County golf at Junior and Senior level.

Her first link with Stoke by Nayland was when she joined the academy at 17 on a two year course. After working in Spain and playing as an amateur Dani joined Wentworth and she stayed there for five years.

But Dani wanted a new challenge and a chance to put some of her ideas of how to teach golf into practice. She was given this chance by Roly Hitchcock, the Head Professional at Stoke by Nayland .

Dani, with her infectious and enthusiastic personality, has been an instant success with all the members. Her coaching programmes include weekly sessions for the Senior Men, monthly

group lessons and work with the Juniors. She has introduced 50 new juniors to Stoke of which 30 attend weekly coaching or use the range and courses. Individual lessons on all aspects of golf can also be booked and several members of the Ladies Section have taken advantage of Dani’s coaching skills.

It is the aim of every golf club in the country to get more people, of all ages, playing golf. This is where Dani comes into her own with her innovative teaching methods. It is not unusual to see plastic paddling pools at the driving range or on the putting green. Dani makes golf fun.

The Professionals at Stoke by Nayland have a full programme of summer golf including running day camps for young players, Saturday and Thursday evening golf.

To get more ladies playing golf Dani runs Monday morning coaching sessions ‘Get into Golf ’ which are proving to be popular and who could resist a ‘Nine and Wine’ golf lesson.

To find out more about what Dani and the other Professionals do at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club call them on 01206 265812 or email golfcoaching@stokebynayland.com

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Colne Valley Golf Club Mixed Open 2017 The course was in excellent condition, despite torrential rain the night before, and with the sun shining some excellent scores were recorded.

The event concluded with a two-course meal followed by the presentation of prizes

by Club President, Roger Cook.

Prizes were won by: Sybil & Bill Paton – Stoke by Nayland GC for best front 9, Hazel Harley & Michael Jameison – Rochford Hundred GC for best back 9 with Hazel also winning the Ladies nearest the pin and Peter Hewett – Clacton on Sea GC winning the Men’s nearest the pin.

In the main competition; Philippa Deman & John Redden – Colchester GC took third place and it was a first and second for Playgolf Colchester GC with Lynne & Andrew Southgate narrowly losing out on the top spot to the 2017 Champions, Lucy and Gavin Sadler.

From left to right: Philippa Deman, John Redden, Lucy & Gavin Sadler, Lynne & Andrew Southgate.

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n Sunday 30th July one hundred golfers gathered at Colne Valley Golf Club for the annual Mixed Open.

The day started with everyone enjoying a buffet brunch followed by 18 holes of four ball betterball stableford, which included a stop at the halfway house for sandwiches and Pimm’s.

Something Unique Happened at Belhus Park Golf Club in August

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elhus Park Golf Club entered two teams in the NAPGC Simens Bowl better ball pair’s competition and following some considerable battles by both sides, both the A & B teams met in the regional final of the competition at Belhus Park.

Following a momentous battle, the A team prevailed by 177 points to 154 to qualify for the national final at Frilford Heath GC in Oxfordshire.

Mr Roy Atkins, incumbent captain at Belhus

GC, is overwhelmed that both teams did so well, thus, putting Belhus GC on the golfing map.

The two team captain’s Mr Dave Saunders (A team) and Mr Dean Pamenter would like to both applaud and thank their respective teams for a supreme effort in beating off all comers in the previous rounds and for showing great sportsmanship and tenacity throughout the competition so far.

Good luck to the A team in the national final on September 9th.

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New Record Set at Romford Golf Club Championship Weekend

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he Club Championships were held at Romford Golf Club on the 5th and 6th of August, and what a fantastic weekend it was.

New Club Champion, Harrison Ellis eagled the last to break the 20 year tournament record (previously held by Brett Bishop with 137) shooting 68 + 68 = 136 to win by 5 from Tony Ames and Jack Dobson 141.

Silver Winner Joe Coogan 75 + 82 = 157 won by 1 from Chris Blakebrough 158, and the Bronze title was won by Tom Garner 84 + 81 = 165 from Craig Harvey 166.

The Ladies’ club champion title went to the current champion, Karen Miles 83 with Annie Hazell winning the Handicap Salver with a net 74.

The weekend finished with a 200 strong family BBQ and presentation evening.

Club Captain Michael Miles said: “As captain of Romford Golf Club, this has been a fantastic weekend of golf. We had so many members taking part at all levels making the weekend lots of fun.

A massive highlight for me personally was presenting our new club champion, Harrison Ellis, with his trophy in front of over 200 members and their wonderful guests. As Captain, being present when Harrison achieved this new club record I felt so proud and privileged to be involved and I’m sure this record will stand for many years to come.”

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rondon Park held their Club Championship, and a fine day it turned out to be.

It was a long day in the field for all the 34 competitors playing 36 holes. Thankfully the weather was kind, following the heavy rain the previous day apart from the blustery wind which made the scoring difficult. Both the scratch and handicap competitions were closely fought affairs with Glynn Williams winning the scratch championship with a score of 158, just one clear of last year’s winner Colin McCreary.

Ben Clarke (playing off 11) won the Handicap Championship with a net 142, just one clear of Dean Allan (10) who had a net 67 in the afternoon.

Congratulations to Rayleigh

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he Final of the Essex Ladies Bronze Shield was played at Thorndon Park on 24th August between The Rayleigh Club and Thorpe Hall. Conditions were perfect, and the matches were keenly fought. The Rayleigh Club won the first four matches, and though Thorpe Hall faught back the cause was lost and The Rayleigh Club were The Bronze Shield winners for 2017.

The Rayleigh team were N.Lee, D.Edkins, T.Sutton, C.Penny(capt.), C.Jackerman, J.Delles, V.Algar. Thorpe Hall’s team were S.Bysouth, J.Ellie-Bailey, C.Richards(capt.) , C.Franklin, P.Keeble, J.James(Lady Captain), D.Brown. .

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Captain’s Day at The Royal Epping Forest

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t a recent meeting of Clacton GC past captains a cheque for £500 was presented to Little Haven Children’s Hospice. The money was raised on the Past Captains Day which was held as part of the Clubs 125 year celebrations held in July which was sponsored by Paul Cox of PMC Landscape Ltd. A further £180 was raised later in the evening for the hospice.

Pictured are the past captains and their guests, together with Claire, from Little Haven Hospice, receiving the cheque from Peter Cross, past captains Chairman and Paul Cox of PMC Landscapes.

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oyal Epping Forest Golf Club Captain’s Day was held, as always, on the last Friday of July. Close on a hundred players – lady and gentlemen members and guests.

Captain Dudley Barker welcomed the Captains from Woodford and Theydon Bois as well as family and friends.

Royal Epping Forest Golf Club was founded in 1888 and is the oldest club in Essex. Situated, as its name suggests, within the forest it is a most picturesque and challenging course. Club Patron is HRH the Duke of Gloucester.

The Club Captains Challenge Cup was won by Graham Beckford, with Barry Neil and Luke Randal in 2nd and 3rd place. The Ladies Captain’s Salver was won by Linda Woods and the Guest Prize by Dave Humphreys.

The day’s golf was recorded by Robert Paul who took photos of practically every golfer in action. Lisa Cash provided everyone with an excellent meal and the Captain Dudley Barker presents evening was enjoyed the Club Captains Challenge by all.

Cup to Graham Beckford.

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n August Junior Captain, Louisa Storey, held her Captain’s Day at Colchester Golf Club. On the day the winner was 36 handicapper Thomas Mclaren, who returned 40 points, second place being secured by Arian Masud (11). Along with Masud, Josh Coleman (3) also carded 39 points.

Sam Jackson (10) took fourth spot and Charley Hatley (9) on 37 took fifth.

Nearest the pins were Joe Jackson and Josh Coleman on the 4th and 8th respectively and Jack Moutell and Louisa Storey on the 13th and 16th.

James Wright took the straightest drive prize.

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Putting Success

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he greatest golfer of all time in my opinion said the following quote; “No matter your scoring goals, you can attain them faster by improving your putting.” – Jack Nicklaus.

Well if this statement is true in what it indicates which I believe is the truth then this following article certainly demonstrates it.

In April 2015, Rebecca Earl came to see me. She was only 15 and struggling with her putting. That year she won a number of events including a WPGA event at South Herts as an Amateur and consequently played at Stoke By Nayland in a LET Access event. This year she has won The Double in Hertfordshire of winning ‘The Ladies County Championship’ and ‘Girls County Championship’ and very recently finished T12 in The English Women’s Championships at Woodhall Spa with 2 of the 4 rounds under par.

Rebecca Earl.

I started working with Elliott Fullalove via the internet initially in April 2016. He had sent me a message via twitter and sent me some video of his putting stroke whilst in Florida at College. In the May he had finished 3rd in the American College Tournament the NJCAA with all 4 rounds under par. August this year and he wins The Scratch Challenge Bowl at Boyce Hill with both rounds under par (67-64) -5 to win by 4 shots. It proves that technology can help.

Todd Clements initially started his golf with me in 2008. In October 2012 with a handicap of 5 and not putting well he came back to see me. Over the years we have worked hard on his complete strategy to Putting with many close finishes in

Elliott Fullalove.

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County and National events. On August 6th he landed one of the biggest victories any Amateur golfer could by Winning ‘The English Amateur Championship’. I watched The Final and the putter got hot on the last 8 holes with an approximate holed footage of 90ft with a great chip in as well.

He also led ‘The Brabazon Trophy’ in May in the 1st round with a course record 66 at Woodhall Spa. Plays off +4 and his World Amateur Golf Ranking is 104.

They have all come to see me at my Putting Studio at The Essex Golf and Country Club utilising ‘The Zen Green Stage’ as seen on Sky Sports Open Zone. It has helped them understand that through improving their Routine, Set-Up, Putting Stroke and Green Reading, they can attain their scoring goals and crucially win under pressure knowing they can trust their Putting to finish off the job on every hole.

I am immensely proud of Rebecca, Elliott and Todd for their accomplishments and also grateful to every other Amateur or Professional who has come to see me to improve ‘The Game within The Game’.

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Stoke by Nayland Gears Up for 5th WPGA International Challenge 28th-30th September – Free Spectator Entry!

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toke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa will host the penultimate event of the LET Access Series season. Situated in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Suffolk/Essex border, the beautiful par-72 Gainsborough course will play host to the WPGA International Challenge for a fifth straight year from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th September.

Spectators can

One of the LETAS professionals in action at Stoke by Nayland in 2016.

enhance their day with the excellent hospitality package available for Friday 29th September. At just £40 + VAT per person this is fantastic value and includes coffee and pastries on arrival, a delicious three-course buffet lunch and traditional Afternoon Tea. For reservations please call Stoke

by Nayland Hotel on 01206 265 827 or 801 or email sales@stokebynayland.com The 54-hole event carries a purse of €35,000, an increase of €5,000 from last year. At the end of the LETAS schedule, the top-5 on the order of merit will be granted full playing rights on the Ladies European Tour for the 2018 season.

Last year, Eva Gilly won her maiden title on the LETAS after rounds of 73, 64 and 68.

The French professional beat Austria’s Sarah Schober by three shots. Schober would finish the year as the leading professional and has played on the Ladies European Tour this year. Coming into the event, England’s Meghan Maclaren leads the order of merit from Valentine Derrey of France. The tournament was launched in 2013 by the PGA to further enhance the women’s game.

There will be 96 competitors from over 20 different countries, including 15 WPGA members, comprising winners from the WPGA’s One Day Series and the remaining places secured via a qualifying Order of Merit. Fifteen places will also be allocated to the leading English amateurs decided by England Golf, recognising LETAS’s commitment to providing an important link between elite amateur and professional golf.

Susanna Rendall, Managing Director of the family-owned venue said, “We are really delighted to welcome back these fantastic women golfers from all over the world and to play our part in showcasing this excellent standard of women’s golf.

We are especially pleased that 15 year old Lily May Humphreys, who is a Stoke by Nayland Club member, will be playing in

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the tournament having won the English Womens’ Amateur Championship as one of its youngest ever champions. I hope that many spectators will come along and watch this excellent tournament – particularly as entry is free of charge.”

Di Barnard, the LETAS Tour Director said: “We are looking forward to returning to Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa for the fifth edition of the WPGA International Challenge. Susanna Rendall and Tamara Unwin are wonderful supporters of women’s golf and this is a fabulous venue, which the players thoroughly enjoy returning to each year. The Gainsborough course has proved a great test for the players and we look forward to welcoming everyone to the tournament to support the future stars of women’s golf.”

There is a Pro Am with a Gala Dinner preceding the event on Wednesday 27th September. This is an opportunity to play with an international lady professional golfer in tournament conditions. For team entry enquiries please call Mary Saward on 01206 265841 or email mary.saward@stokegolfandleisure.com and visit www.stokebynayland.com/golf - 33 -

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n Sunday 6th August in almost perfect conditions, 100 competitors took part in the Clacton-on-Sea Club Golf Club annual Club Championship. There were five trophies up for grabs; Club Champion off scratch – all ; Gold Division playing for the Locke Trophy handicaps of 7 and under; Silver Division playing for the Bruce Trophy handicaps of 8 – 12; Bronze division 1 playing for the Raybould Trophy for handicaps of 13 to 18 and the Bronze 2 Division playing for the Petts Trophy for handicaps of 19 to 28: All divisions play 36 holes except the Bronze 2: After the first 18 holes, Jiwan Rai with a gross 72 had a two stroke lead going into the afternoon session, 3 players were two shots behind, 2016 Champion Nick Tedder-Ward, Billy Leonard and Gary Lee all with gross 74’s. The afternoon heat beat down and it looks like it took its toll, Rai, Tedder-Ward and Leonard all faded but playing through with a gross 71 to add to his morning 74 Gary Lee stood tall to claim the coveted Club Champion title with a combined gross score of 145. There was asome consolation for Billy Leonard who took the Gold

Division title, with Dave Reid taking the Silver, Barry Joyce the Bronze 1 and Perry Bettis the Bronze 2. From everyone at Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club well done Gary Lee and all of the other winners!

Win for Mike Great Result for Seniors ike Sutton won the Essex Golf Union’s Amanda and Lyn M Veterans Trophy held at Burnham-on-Crouch. Mike

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olne Valley Golf Club ladies held their 2017 guest day in August. The event was brilliantly supported with 25 pairs competing for the honours however it was Amanda Rollins and guest Lyn Bewley who took the spoils with 45 points.

Dianne Jeggo and her guest Rosemary Kerr were 2nd with 43 points whilst 3rd spot was taken

by Sue Drysdale and Lorna Woodroffe with 40 points. The top team of 4 prize went to Diane Jeggo, Rosemary Kerr, Ruth Finch and Bridget Couch.

Amanda Rollins – right, and Lyn Bewley – left receive prizes from Lady Captain Lesley Knight middle.

Sutton was one of two players representing Colchester Golf Club and scored thirty-nine points, which was enough to give him a clear twoshot victory over a field representing other Essex clubs.

From his eight handicap, Sutton’s first nine was just two over par, then effectively paring the 16th, he then had a bogey and a double bogey but steadied himself and parred the 18th to secure his win.

Sutton’s score was two ahead of Paul Neale (11) of Colne Valley.

The Club had more joy in County competitions when the Youth Shield Scratch team progressed to the final on Sunday 17th September after beating The Warren four matches to one.They will play Chelmsford in the final.

Taking the tie four matches to one the team had wins by Josh Coleman (4&3), Harry Hills (2&1), Max Maynard (5&4) and Joe Jackson (6&5) with surprisingly Dan Nicholls going down 4&2.

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Sarah Bennett Golf

PGA Fellow Professional

Sarah Bennett PGA Fellow Professional & Head Teaching Professional at Three Rivers Golf & Country Club.

Sarah is the current England U18 Boys & Girls East Regional Coach and Essex Girls Head Coach. Her 25 years as a Ladies European Tour Professional and Mind Factor Certification ensures she has an unrivalled skill set to coach course management and critical mind skills to aid scoring with no technical changes.

Sarah’s Plane Truth & TPI Level 1 and Level 2 Certification is highly sought after by both new and elite golfers including those Juniors new to the sport.

Individual and group lessons available with Sarah: 07719 617 349 W: sarahbennettgolf.co.uk E: SarahBennettGolf@gmail.com Why not sign up for my blog and newsletter? sarahbennettgolf.co.uk

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his could be the trickiest photo I have had to take! But it was inspired by food naturally…

I am passionate about improving golfers in all areas of the game and understand how images can assist providing the important visual without bombarding the technical elements.

Putting is a complex skill as the margins are very small, however there are numerous styles on both the Ladies & Men’s Tour which are very successful.

There is no one set method which applies to all golfers making the coaching element of putting such a challenge and a rewarding area of the game.

I have written a number of articles based around putting for the Essex Golfer but during a lesson a few days ago decided to share something which really helped my client.

If you are a player who prefers to tilt more from the hips at address allowing the arms to hang more vertically at address then the “pie” analogy will work for you.

This visual of balancing the pie on your neck will allow your eyeline to be towards the ground at address. I believe this assists a player to see the line of the putt when swivelling the head to the left to check alignment and target (Right handed golfer).

This position helps to maintain the body alignment as the upper body does not need to move from its set up position again to view the target and hole prior to making the stroke.

I am not expecting you all to start baking but visualise balancing your Sunday dessert on the back of your neck without disappointing your guests.

Sarah Bennett

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Bentley Cup Win for Alan Garnett

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warm windless day welcomed the competitors in the Bentley Cup at Five Lakes on Saturday 26th August.

Three players returned 36 Stableford points, Dave Chignell (12), Jeremy Barter (13) and Matt Somerville (6) to be just outside the contending places.Third place went to Daniel Lambert (17) with 38 points losing out on count back to second placed Mick Gill (15) however, winner of the Bentley Trophy is Alan Garnett (9) with 39 points.

There were six players claiming birdie balls for two’s on the par 3’s, Russel Smith,Thomas Vass and Neil Whitelaw on the 4th, Matt Somerville on the 8th and Dave Chignell Alan Garnett receiving the along with Andy Lee on Bentley Trophy from club the 11th.

Captain Ron Dent.

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Luan Markham: 01376 346079 www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

12 September 2017 Ladies Team Open Garon Park Golf Club Includes tea/coffee on arrival, halfway refreshments and 2-course lunch after golf. £90 per team (3) Ann Murray - Ladies Golf Open: 01702 601701 info@garonparkgolf.co.uk www.garonparkgolf.co.uk 13 September 2017 Ladies Team Open Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes food. £90 per team (3) Carole Robinson: 01787 474747 gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk 14 September 2017 Ladies Team Open Theydon Bois Golf Club Includes coffee and Danish on arrival and buffet after golf. £160 per team (4) Ann Sydenham: 01992 813054 hospitality@theydongolf.co.uk www.theydongolf.co.uk

06 September 2017 Ladies Pairs Open Thorndon Park Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and patisserie on arrival & carvery after golf plus presentation at 4.00pm4.30pm (winners must attend). £90 per pair.

Joanna Philpot: 01277 810345 www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com

22 September 2017 Gents Senior Pairs Open Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival and 2-course carvery. £58 per pair Tony O'Shea: 01787 474747 gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk

07 September 2017 Mixed Pairs Open Bentley Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and Danish on arrival, halfway refreshments and 2-course meal after golf. £70 per couple.

The Managing Secretary: 01277 373179 secretary@bentleygolfclub.com www.bentleygolfclub.com

05 October 2017 Seniors Individual Open Rochford Hundred Golf Club Includes coffee, sandwiches & chips after golf and prizes (gents & ladies). £25 Tracey Hodson: 01702544302 tracey@rhgc.co.uk www.rochfordhundredgolfclub.co.uk

08 September 2017 Gents Senior Pairs Open Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Includes coffee & bacon roll on arrival and carvery meal after golf. £70 per pair Lionel Hatch: 01206 262836 www.stokebynayland.com

14 October 2017 'Epping Bowl Essex' Mixed Pairs Open North Weald Golf Club Includes bacon roll on arrival and food after golf.

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Summer Meeting Wednesday 30th August 2017

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he Summer Meeting was held at Chigwell Golf Club and our sincere thanks to the club for allowing us to host our event and especially to Barry Middleton, PGA Professional and all the staff for their hard work in making the day run so smoothly. We had a great turn out despite the relentless rain from start to finish, but all remained smiling and had a great day. There was a total of 31 girls attending, 21 for the 18 hole Stableford and 10 beginners/improvers for our fourth ‘Girls Golf Rocks’ on Tour event of the season. Very well done to all that attended and braved the conditions on this very wet Summer’s day 18 Hole Stableford 1st Erin Earl - Little Channels 2nd Gemma Stubbles - Langdon Hills 3rd Hannah Kane - Little Channels 4th Maura Burns-Zaragoza - Chigwell 5th Maddison Merritt - Brentwood

34 pts 32 pts 31 pts 31 pts 30 pts

‘Girls Golf Rocks’ on Tour 1st JJ Fellows & Rosie Boyce 2nd Amy Caldon & Daisy Leahy 3rd Chloe Commons & Holly Medcalf 4th Amy Gould & Emmi Rainbird 5th Hope Middleton & Elsa Reason

Best Gross 1st Katy Yates – Clacton Gross 79 2nd Charley Hatley – Colchester Gross 87

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Basildon Golfers Qualify for National Final Shaun Holdin.

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asildon golfers Ben Tobin and Shaun Holding have taken the honours at the regional qualifier of the American Golf 9 Hole Championship this week. Playing on their home course, the Basildon Golf Club members finished first and second and now progress to the national final at Ryder Cup venue The Belfry, in September, where they will battle it out for the title of best 9 Hole golfer in the U.K Played across the back 9 of the course, the qualifier was a tight affair as both players took advantage of their local knowledge to the lead the field. Both players pushed each other to very impressive 9 hole scores with Tobin taking the

win with 21 points. This was particularly impressive as Tobin plays off a handicap of +1 and shot a 9 hole round of 4 under par. Holding pushed him all the way however, playing some very solid golf to come in with a 9 hole score of 20.

Both golfers will now join qualifiers from all over the UK and Ireland in front of Sky Sports’ cameras at the Belfry Grand Final where they will compete across two days to be crowned American Golf 9 Hole Individual Champions. This win also puts them in contention for the Tournament of Champions in Mauritius, should they succeed at the iconic Midland venue.

Rochford Hundred Golf Club Over 65’s Mixed Amateur Open Inaugural Green Short Course Open October 5th 2017

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o continue the success of last year’s launch of the new shorter course we are holding an amateur mixed open competition in Stableford Full Handicap format to all male golfers aged 65 and ladies over 59 with a current playing handicap. This can include couples or single men and women.

Boleyn family and had many visits from Henry VIII.

Rochford Hundred is a relatively flat parkland course designed by James Braid with some narrow fairways and a few strategically placed obstacles and hazards.

The fairways are fantastic, as are the greens. The historic “haunted” clubhouse was once the home of the

All tee times will be from 08.00 to 13.00 approx and coffee on arrival with an after-play light food platter is included in the value for money entry fee.

We hope to make this an annual event and would like to see as many of you as possible playing in this new event. There will be prizes for many different categories so everyone is in with a chance.

Please visit our website: www.rhgc.co.uk for an entry form and more information

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by Nayland in mid-August for the Society of Lady Captains 3rd Summer Meeting. After the customary bacon rolls the ladies teed off on the Gainsborough course for their 4BBB competition off full handicap with drawn partners. The undulating terrain and lakes presented a real challenge for the ladies, but as is often the case, many of the scores were high with 7 pairs scoring 40 points and above.

Thanks to Stoke by Nayland for allowing us to use their lovely venue and to Lady Captain Anne Hemmings who was a wonderful host and even had to play at the last minute due to odd numbers.

Thanks also to Lesley Garnet for all her help with

the event and to her husband for helping with all the results. The meeting was a very friendly affair, and the day finished with a lovely meal which included delicious fresh local fruit grown by the Peake family business. The prizes were presented

by Jan Collier (Lady President of the Society) & Anne Hemmings (Lady Captain of Stoke by Nayland).

In 3rd place ocb with 42 points were Sue Bartrum (Romford) & Dot Greaves (Forrester Park). 2nd place with 43 points went to Catherine Grief (Crondon Park) & Janice Hamilton (The Warren). In first place with a fantastic score of 47 points, winning the Friendship Salver were Tricia Ainsbury (The Burstead) and Viggi Thompson (Bunsay Downs).

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The Greene King Trophy at Five Lakes N

inety Six senior golfers from six local participating clubs contested this year’s Greene King Senior Pairs Trophy at the Crowne Plaza Colchester Five Lakes Golf Club. This prestigious event, again benefitting from the very generous and supportive sponsorship of Greene King Brewery of Bury St Edmunds, brought together teams from Braintree, Burnham on Crouch, Colchester, Frinton, Maldon and Five Lakes who each fielded 8 pairs of senior players in a four-ball better ball Stableford format, challenging for the coveted Greene King Trophy.

The winner is the Club that accumulates the highest number of points from its team members.

In warm overcast conditions, but with a challenging breeze, high scoring was not guaranteed but a dozen pairs managed to rack up scores of 40 points and better with Burnham’s Stephen Hull and John Johnson returning the day’s best pair score of 46 points.

Last year’s winners, Colchester, set an early target with three pairs scoring at least 40 points with Jim Wilkinson and late replacement Bob Potter returning 42 points, to make a notable contribution to their team’s total of 304 points.

This total however was not enough for Colchester to retain the Trophy, being surpassed at a late stage

by the winning host club, Five Lakes, with a total of 311 points. Significant contributions were made by five pairs with plus 40 point better ball scores for the home team with the pairs of Tony Tyler and Danny Murtagh and Stuart Kempster and David Parkins being particularly impressive with returns of 44 and 43 points respectively.

At the presentation meal after the competition, provided by the Crowne Plaza Resort, Five Lakes Seniors Captain Mick Phillis welcomed all players and helpers and congratulated and presented prizes to the winners. He acknowledged the efforts of the Five Lakes management and ground staff in presenting the facilities to a high standard and thanked Messrs Greene King for its generous and continued support for this important local golfing event.

The main results were: 1st Five Lakes G C 2nd Colchester G C 3rd Burnham on Crouch G C 4th Braintree G C 5th Maldon G C 6th Frinton G C

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Burnham on Crouch G C will be hosting The Greene King Trophy in 2018.

Seniors Captain Mick Phillis presenting the Greene King Trophy to Five Lakes Team Captain David Barbour surrounded by the winning team members.

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Winners Arron Edwards Hill and Ryan Cox.

CLIFFORD’S TROPHY

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arley Park Golf Club was the venue for this year’s Clifford’s Trophy following the closing of long term host club, Channels Golf Club. Warley Park was presented in great condition and the weather was kind for the majority of the day, all be it a little windy, the rain stayed away despite grey skies throughout the day with the occasional burst of sunshine, leading to fluctuating temperatures and tricky conditions.

The conditions were not the only concern as for competitors as an accident on the A12 led to a delayed start and some not making it to the event on time. Despite all of this, Will Boniface of Five Lakes arrived with just minutes to prepare, run to the first tee and managed to open with a joint course record of 64 (-7) in the morning. Narrowly missing his 63 by missing a putt on 18 that understandably had gained some interest from spectators. The next best was four shots back on 68 (-3), these included Arron Edwards-Hill (Chelmsford), Ryan Cox (Warley Park) and Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park). Joshua Read (Three Rivers) was sat in 5th place on his own with an opening 69.

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for the afternoon round. Many had assumed it was now a one-horse race, but we all know how cruel golf can be at times. The quality of golf in the afternoon did not disappoint either. A further 9 players breaking par in the afternoon saw the field tighten slightly. So much so that level par for the 36 holes could only ensure a 7th place finish. Our County Champion Curtis Knipes (Abridge) was one of those sat on Level Par for the two rounds. Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park) was one better with Ben Wyatt (The Rayleigh Club) finishing on 140 (-2) for the day. Joshua Read (Three Rivers) nearly matched his two under par morning round of 69 but narrowly missing out for a 70, leaving him on 139 (-2) for the day, taking 4th place. Ryan Cox’s (Warley Park) pair of 68’s earned him 3rd place on his own with 136 (-6). Will Boniface’s 64 in the morning was always going to be tough to match, his level par round of 71 in the afternoon meant he finished the day on 135 (-7), a very good score that normally would have been good Will Boniface. enough to lift the Clifford’s Trophy. However, the 68 in the morning was improved on by one shot by Arron Edwards-Hill, managing a 67 in the afternoon resulted in matching Boniface’s 135 total. Arron may be thankful that Counback is the deciding factor in the Clifford’s Trophy.

The Club Captain helped present the prizes and Arron made reference to the quality of the way the course was presented as well as thanking the Essex Golf Union and Warley Park for organising the event. The Essex Golf Union also paid their thanks to Warley Park in hosting the competition and presenting the venue in such fine condition, going on to thank their members and staff.

See the Essex Golf website (www.essexunion.intelligentgolf.co.uk/cliffords_trophy) for the full leaderboard.

ESSEX UNDER 14’S COUNTY TEAM

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he Essex Under 14’s County team concluded their league matches this year at Brickendon Grange in Hertfordshire.

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BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

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he 2017 Boys Championship was held at Langdon Hills Golf Club in windy and wet playing conditions, with the Boys under 16 and under 18 Championships at stake.

The morning round was very overcast and the wind continued to blow, making conditions tough. When the rain started to fall once everyone was out on the course, conditions meant that patience and experience would play a big part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Championship.

The two names that some expected to do well, Arron Edwards-Hill from Chelmsford and Curtis Knipes from Abridge, fought well to return matching scores of 73 in the morning round, dropping just one shot over their first 18 holes. However, the two county players were not leading the field at the half way stage. A brilliant level par round of 72 by Teddy Papple from Stock Brook Manor was enough to take a one-shot lead going into the second and final round.

This round of 72 (E) meant that Teddy will be entered in to The Telegraph / Vitality Junior Championship. We run this qualifier every year on the morning round of the Boys Championship. We wish Teddy the best of luck in qualifying to the finals.

The afternoon round was even tougher as the rain fell heavier and more consistently than the morning. There were a few competitors that felt the weather was a little too miserable, however most of the field continued to battle the elements. The scoring was equally as strong as the morning despite the difficult conditions. Samuel Kinnane from The Warren climbed the leaderboard following a score of 74 (+2). Harry Moncur from Abridge also made a charge also carding a 74, finishing on 150 (+6) for the day, finishing one ahead of Samuel Kinnane.

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with an afternoon round of 82, finishing tenth overall. We are sure Teddy will be competing for this event over the next few years as he has time on his side. Curtis Knipes managed to return with an identical score in the afternoon of 73 (+1) which meant a total for the day of 146 (+2). A great days work, only to be beaten by one shot by Arron Edwards-Hill who improved on his morning round by one with a level par 72. His total of 145 was not only a fantastic effort in horrible conditions, it was also sufficient to land Arron the title. A very well deserved victory after missing out in a playoff two years Best Gross. ago at Garon Park.

The Under 16 Championship which is also run on the same day saw Harry Moncur’s impressive total of 150 pick up the trophy. Congratulations to Harry.

A special thank you to Langdon Hills Golf Club and their members for their hospitality.

U12 CHAMPIONSHIP / BRIAN FULLER TROPHY White Tees, Maldon – Thursday 27th July 2017

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he Under 12 Championship was hosted by Maldon Golf Club this year and the weather was unkind for the juniors, but the course was presented beautifully, with many of the competitors and parents commenting on how well the course played despite the weather. It started dry and warm, but then proceeded to cloud over, drop a few degrees in temperature and rain seemed imminent. It wasn’t until every player was out on the course that the weather decided to take that turn for the worst.

Fortunately, it didn’t deter any of them from completing their round. There were two that did not post a score, one due to falling ill on the course, the other, Dawson Langan (Langdon Hills), last year’s Winner of the nett prize and Brian Fuller Trophy winner. Dawson was bitterly disappointed with an NR after he failed to hole out on a hole later in his round. Our thoughts go out to both as they had all intentions of finishing their rounds despite the rain.

This year saw 23 Under 12 year olds battling it out for the U12 Championship based on the best Gross score and the Brian Fuller Trophy which is awarded to the best Nett score on the day.

Oliver Baker (Colchester) won the Brian Fuller Trophy with a very respectable score of 68.

Countback was needed to separate Oliver and Henry Styles (Romford) who also carded a nett 68. Congratulations Oliver.

The U12 Championship was not quite as tight at the top. Louis Vallis (Thorndon Park) had a solid score of 84 which was good enough to take the Championship this year by three shots from Callum Chamberlain (Braintree). Alexander Wall (West Essex) was third with a very good score of 91 off a handicap of 22.

Our thanks go to Maldon Golf Club for hosting the event and offering their course for the day which was in magnificent condition.

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EAST BERKSHIRE JUNIOR STAG Thursday 27th July 2017

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hree lads from the U18 Squad and three lads from the U16 Squad were chosen to represent Essex in the East Berkshire Junior Stag Open on 27th July.

The weather was intermittent rain followed by burning sunshine. The course was in excellent condition considering the weather the preceding days.

This competition comprised of a Team trophy, Singles Trophy for both the Nett scores and the Gross scores. The morning round was looking good for the team with Harry Robson (2) with a gross score of 72 followed by Harvey Sullivan (4) and Max Maynard (5) with scores of 73 and 74 respectively.

After lunch the wind became more intense and all players were having equal problems. The final score was BB&O winning the team event. Essex players came in with very good scores with Max Maynard winning the Nett prize with a score of 134. Harry Robson was 5th in the gross score with Harvey Sullivan 8th and Max 11th All in all this was a good venture into this competition with the lads having the chance to play other lads from other counties.

Essex was represented by Harry Robson (Orsett), Callum Hensby (Rayleigh Club), Max Maynard (Colchester), Harvey Payne (Chelmsford), Harvey Sullivan (Abridge), Joseph Whiting (Boyce Hill).

Everyone was well looked after by East Berkshire Golf Club and our thanks go to all the organisers and staff.

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Colts South East League North Match

ESSEX v KENT Thorpe Hall Golf Club – Sunday 30 July 2017

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Essex team: Brandon Meads (Capt) and Shay McQueen (Chelmsford). Will Percival, Zach Chegwidden & Cassidy Steffens (Orsett). Jordon Slater and Tom Neale (Harwich & Dovercourt).

Ben Horton (Thorndon Park).

Practice round on the previous Saturday was played in cloudy conditions, but the very heavy rain that evening and overnight had Thorpe Hall green keepers worrying about flooded greens and bunkers, as had occurred on the Sir Michael Bonallack competition a few month earlier. The greens crew were out at 5am on Sunday morning and by the time the first match started – 8.30 – the course was ready and waiting.

It was expected that the Kent team would be strong so it came as no surprise that three of the four morning foursomes games went to the 18th and the fourth to the 17th. Kent won 2 games.

Brandon & Will won 2&1. Ben & Shay were all square coming down the 18th. Shay hit an excellent approach shot to the green which Ben sank, giving them the game 1 up.

Morning result: 2 – 2.

Afternoon singles matches were again closely contested. Kent were consistently the better putters but Essex players proved their County selection.

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Singles result: 5 – 3 to Essex.

Match result: Essex 7 – Kent 5.

Only one more League Match to play – away to Kent at Sheerness on Sunday 13th August. We wish the team well.

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SENIORS SECURE NARROW VICTORY

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he county seniors were once again victorious in the qualifying stage of the English Southern Counties Qualifier with was held at Kings Hill Kent on Wednesday 2nd August.

Rain was forecast for the afternoon and so we hoped to make the most of the mornings round, but it was not to be, the morning proved difficult for the Essex men.The draw is arranged so that each of the teams play an equal number of games against each of the 3 other sides.

The morning draw had our top pair Boyces Hills, Mark Stones and Chris Aukett playing Hetfordshire, Steve Rooney and Mark Whiten from Orsett also drew a Hertfordshire pair, Chris Philips and Kevin Saunders from Thordon Park drew a Middlesex pair, Jeff Matthewson (Bentley)and Glynn William(Crondon Park) drew a Middlesex pair and the final pair of Michael Partridge (Thorndon Park) and Geoff King (West Essex) were playing a pair from Kent.

The first two pairs could only manage halves but this proved important as is meant that Hertfordshire only scored 2 halves and as they were likely to be our nearest rival this could prove invaluable.

Chris Philips and Kevin Saunders had a very close match where both pairs were virtually even par but they won on the 18th 2 up.The following pair Jeff Mattewson and Glynn Williams were well beaten 6/5 and the final pair Geoff King and Michael Partridge also lost 1 down on the final green.

With only 2 points from a possible 5 it seemed as if our chances of reaching another final were gone and to make it worse the rain had started to fall.

Before long Stones and Aukett were through 9 well ahead of their Middlesex rivals with Chris Aukett scoring a hole in one at the short 6th hole.They were shortly to return to the Clubhouse after a 6/5 win.

Rooney and Whiten then came through 9 also well ahead and when Philips and Saunders came through also well ahead it seemed as if a revival was on the way. Matthewson and Williams were also 3 up at 9 and King and Partridge were also 4 up at 9.

So it was into the buggy to chase them down Steve Rooney and Mark Whiten beat their Middlesex pair but they took them all the way to the 17th hole.

Chris Philips and Kevin Saunders managed to win against Kent on the 16th which was a favourite hole since Jeff Matthewson and Glynn Williams also beat Kent there. It was then over to Geoff King and Michael Partridge who were playing a Hertfordshire pair and they were holding a 3 up lead and they won the 16th to make it 4 up with 2 to play and complete a noteable 5 wins out of 5 games in the afternoon.

7 wins out of 10 possible was good enough to secure victory and a trip to Denham for the final in September.

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In the Leslie Wood both matches were won after a play-off. Thorpe hall beat Canons Brook with a birdie on the first play-off hole. The 2 play-off players played each other in the morning foursomes & afternoon singles with Andrew Gibson of Thorpe Hall being well beaten by Adams Gibbs of Canons Brook. However Andrew put his shot into the green on the first play-off hole to 4 feet from the hole and sunk the putt to take Thorpe Hall into the final. The Warren beat Nazeing to go into the final at Romford.

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BOYS FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP Gosfield Lake Golf Club – Wednesday 9th August 2017

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osfield Lake Golf Club saw the return of The Boys Foursomes Championship, but this year the weather was not as you may typically expect for early August. 30 pairs took part from Clubs around the county.

The morning saw a light drizzle fall consistently but the forecast suggested that it was going to get far worse as the day went on. So much so, that we notified every competitor prior to teeing off that there was a possibility that the championship may be played over A. Buttle just 18 holes due to the suspected and T. King. weather.

As the morning progressed the rain got heavier and the course became wetter. However, Gosfield Lake soaked up the downpour exceptionally well, so much so that it looked likely that the afternoon round could take place, despite the rainfall.

The tough conditions meant that the scoring was certainly higher than recent years, but rounds of 78 (+6) by Chelmsford’s Nathan Parrish & Harvey Payne as well as Kieran Gravely & Harry Wood of Boyce Hill looked to be a good target for the day. These early finishers were sat in the clubhouse locked as the rain got heavier. Nathan Parrish, looking to make it back to back wins as he partnered Joshua Coleman last year to win the Championship.

2015 Winner Alfie Buttle, had a new partner this year in Tommy King, Orsett’s pair returned a score of 76 (+4) which was impressive in such poor conditions. A double bogey, 4 bogeys & 2 birdies were included in their round which stated they played some pretty consistent golf in conditions where 7 or 8’s were becoming common.

Over lunch the weather did brighten up, so much so that it was decided that the afternoon round would go ahead. However, after just two groups had teed off the klaxons sounded and play was terminated for the day as the rain fell heavier than it had done all day, a shame but an unavoidable decision.

The pair that were most grateful of the weather was Alfie & Tommy, picking up the Essex Boys Foursomes Championship, Alfie for the second time in 3 years.

Congratulations to them and Orsett Golf Club.

A big Thank You to Gosfield Lakes golf club and their members for once again hosting this event and providing their usual B. Carson superb hospitality. Let’s hope for some and J. King. sunshine next year.

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Colts South East League North Match

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Essex also had a few changes. The full team was Will Percival (Captain for the day) and Cassidy Steffens (Orsett), Jordan Slater (Harwich & Dovercourt), Ben Horton & Lukas Warren (Thorndon Park), Ben Wyatt (Raleigh), Shay McQueen (Chelmsford) and Callum Pipe (Braintree) The morning foursomes were tightly contested. A good win of 6&5 for Ben Horton & Lukas in the third game followed by a good win for Kent of 4&3. The first game went to a tight win of 2&1 for Will and Callum and then Jordan & Shay went to the 18th for a half.

Morning result Essex 2½ - Kent 1½ Essex got off to a bad start in the afternoon singles. After seven holes they were down in the first three games, up in the next two ( Ben Horton and Lukas found themselves playing against their respective morning opponents). Down in the sixth and seventh and Ben Wyatt all square in the eighth.

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U18 Inter Counties League

ESSEX v BUCKS BERKS & OXFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE Chigwell Golf Club – Sunday 13th August 2017

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Captain Josh Read led off for Essex and had the unenviable task of matching himself against big hitting Charlie Wilkinson from Herts and England international Kristian Donaldson from BB&O. Although his loss to both was hardly a shock the narrowness of his defeat certainly was and he is to be commended for the way in which he lead his team.

Over successive seasons in the junior ranks Liam Francis has shown himself to be a tenacious match player and this was no exception as he claimed victories against both his opponents.

Undefeated for two seasons Callum Newton has proved himself a difficult man to beat and he continued in this vein emerging from the match with a win against his Hertfordshire opponent and grabbing a half against England International Conor Gough. Highlight of the day was undoubtedly the performance of young Harvey Sullivan who, making one of his rare appearances up from the County’s under 16 team, demolished both his opponents with a round of golf approximating to 5 under par.

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U14 CHAMPIONSHIP / STILLWELL TROPHY Maylands Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday 15th August 2017

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he Under 14 Championship was once again played at Maylands Golf Club this year. The course was in good condition and the weather, whilst a little chilly first thing, turned out to be near perfect conditions for golf. The Under 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Championship is played as a gross score strokeplay competition, and the Fred Stillwell trophy is presented for the best nett score.

Thirty-Seven players from around the county set out from 9.00a.m. onwards, and a few hours later Teddy Papple (Stock Brook Manor) returned to set a challenging Clubhouse target. His 72 gross on the par 71 course was a fine performance, and from his 5 handicap that gave him a nett 67.

This was soon followed by fellow County Under 14 team member, Rory Bennet (Hainault Forest), whose gross 76 reflected another good morning of golf. These two scores would prove tough to beat.

In the Stillwell Trophy competition Teddy Papple remained in the lead for a long time, but was eventually challenged by James Stanley (Romford) who also returned a nett 67, and finally by Max Toombs (Stoke by Nayland), who had a great day of his 12 handicap, returning a nett 66.

At the end of the day the 2017 Under 14 Essex Champion golfer was Teddy Papple, with an excellent 72, and the winner of the Stillwell Trophy was Max Toombs with his nett 66 score.

Our thanks go to Maylands Golf Club for hosting the event and offering their course for the day, and to all those who took part and confirmed the future of Essex golf looks very promising indeed.

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2017 JUNIOR FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS Ham Manor Golf Club, West Sussex – Thursday 17th August 2017

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he annual England Golf SE Group Junior team and pairs championship was held this year on the South coast at Ham Manor Golf Club in West Sussex in weather that was more autumnal than summer. The championship day started in cool rainy, but comparatively still conditions and ended hot and sunny with strong gusts of wind making ball control tricky. The format is scratch stroke play foursomes with each pair from a team of six players playing 36 holes and all scores counting towards the team competition. Running in parallel with this is the individual pairs competition for the pair with the lowest 36 hole score.

Despite having key players away at the British Boys Open in the absence of BB&O and Hertfordshire the Essex team looked to have a real chance of success in this competition. A quirk in the conditions of the competition enable manager Steve Golding to take seven players and give opportunities to Harvey’s Sullivan and Payne who played alongside junior ‘veteran’ Alex English in the morning and afternoon respectively.

At lunch Essex were joint leaders and full of optimism, but foursomes is the most difficult of golf formats and a mark of this is that on the day only one pair in the field was able to match the course par score of 70. Eventually when all the scores were in the top five teams were separated by one stroke with Kent holding top spot with a team total of 39 over and Essex one stroke further back on 40 strokes over, but relegated to fifth place on countback. Sixth place team Hampshire being some eight strokes further adrift.

Showing their usual levels of ‘never say die’ determination Liam Frances and Callum Newton were the leading Essex pairing finishing fourth overall with morning and afternoon scores of 75.

Inevitably the Essex team were left mulling over what might have been, but from the sideline it was clear that on the day club selection and course management were key to winning this competition with one double bogy saved being the difference between first and fifth. No doubt three other teams were thinking the same thing. So near and yet so far.

Yet again our thanks again go to Martin McDermott, Michael Rees, Bob Blowers and the rest of the England Golf championship committee for putting this event together and to Ham Manor Golf Club and its members for the use of their excellent golf facility.

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U16 SKEVINGTON TROPHY Colne Valley Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 24th August 2017

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Conditions were some of the worst in memory for July there being frequent heavy rain showers, almost constant drizzle and cold strong swirling winds which made practically every hole on the course appear to play into the prevailing weather.

Despite the weather the course was in very good condition, the greens took the amount of excess water very well and putted truly.

The morning round produced an excellent nine holes of 34, 1 under par from Jake Wells of Essex giving him a 3 shot lead over Teddy Papple also from Essex and 4 shots over JR Ellis and Matthew Green of Bedfordshire and Harvey Sullivan from Essex.

The afternoon 18 holes also produced some outstanding golf in the conditions notably from Harvey Sullivan of Essex the eventual winner who carded a 1 over par 71 which eventually gave him a 2 shot victory over a strong finishing JR Ellis and by 3 from Jake Wells.

The Bob Bagshaw team trophy which comprises the best 3 gross added to the best 3 nett scores from the eight man team was also won by Essex who on the day were too strong through the team for the visiting Counties.

Our thanks go to Colne Valley for all of their help in the staging of the event, the use of their course and facilities and to the visiting officials and teams, we look forward to visiting Norfolk who host the event next year.

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Vicki Cumberworth has been in the fitness industry coming up to 10 years, working with golfers since 2007 after completing a challenging course in California to become a golf Biomechanic. Vicki has worked with numerous golfers including European Tour Player Dale Whitnell, Gary Carter, Golf Pro at Crowne Plaza Five Lakes and Will Boniface to name but a few. Vicki advises clients on how to improve their golf swing and eradicate faults through flexibility/core/posture while also working on strength and conditioning.

Vicki is based at Crowne Plaza Five Lakes and can be contacted by email on vickipt@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 07921 075 212 web www.vickipt.com

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE

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Water acts as a lubricant around the joints, around the spine and helps keep the muscles supple.

When dehydration occurs the body immediately turns to survival ... the organs need water to stay alive, therefore water is then stolen from joints, muscles, the spine etc to give to the organs.This leaves joints, muscles and the spine vulnerable to injury as there is no lubricant there anymore until replaced. So all of those times you feel stiff, achey and not very supple up your water intake!

Dehydration can cause a serious lack of concentration and muscle fatigue.This is a disaster in golf.To stay consistent throughout a game your energy levels must stay constant and your

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concentration levels in top form. Ever mess up hole 15-18? Dehydration can be a major part of this!

So ... how do we achieve hydration? Clean, pure water is the only fluid to hydrate effectively.

Tea, coffee, squash, juice and fizz will not hydrate you, actually most of these drinks do the opposite and actually dehydrate you. Get yourself a 2 litre bottle of water and aim to drink it all by the end of the day. Once you can do that up it to 3 litres (dependant on your size, the bigger you are, the more you will need). Around the course, drink water and water only, products like “Lucozade” causes huge sugar highs to real sugar lows.

Hydrate from early in the morning and continue to do so all day.

Hydration or a hydrated body moves more freely, isn’t as “stiff ” and will perform so much better. If you have tight, inflexible muscles, try hydrating for a while and see how it improves.

The Jubilee Cup

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

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elcome to the last two rounds of the 2017 Jubilee Cup - by the time you are reading this, the Semi Final will have been held on Sunday 3rd September at both Crondon Park and Colne Valley. And the two Finalists will be shown at www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/qsf_sheet_2017.html Commiserations therefore for The Burstead,The Warren,The Essex and Bentley Golf Clubs who were unsuccessful in their Quarter Final Matches against last yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winners Crondon Park, Three Rivers, Stoke by Nayland and Stock Brook Manor and who go head to head in the Semis.

Many thanks go to our consistently great supporters at Crondon Park and Colne Valley (who did not make it into the Final round of 16 clubs) who continue to support the Quarter Finals by hosting two of our neutral venues. Thank you very much to these clubs, and their supportive members!

The Quarter Final match results can be checked out individually here, and Semi Finals 1 & 2 detailed results (on player by plater, or pairs by pair basis) also shown after the 4th September. www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/qsf_sheet_2017.html Round of 16 to be played by 16th July 2017

Quarter Finals to played be by 13th August 2017

Semi Finals to be played weekend 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3rd Sept 2017

Final to be played on 24th September or 1st October 2017

2017 JUBILEE CUP WINNER

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Three Rivers Three Rivers Three Rivers Brentwood Golf Club

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2017 WINNER

Last years winners – The Crondon Park Team.

There is also still plenty of contention in the Order of Merit left to play out.

From a singles perspective, some movement from last month with good moves by Crondon and Burstead players, but still some semi- finalists in contention from Three Rivers, SBN & SBM.

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Full Singles listings can be seen at www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/playsing.htm For the Pairs OOM,The Essex players Brian Geer maintained his consistent performance with 6 points won outright, However Brian now will be chased by the Semi Finalists (and Finalists) from Stoke by Nayland and Crondon Park in the top 8 spots currently.

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Full Pairs listing can be seen at www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/playdoub.htm For all those clubs who are no longer part of the 2017 competition, Fear Not, you can still continue to be involved - at one level, the Jubilee Committee are always looking for volunteers to helps us out – please contact myself or one of the Committee at the Contact details on our Homepage (top-right). www.jubileecup.com On another level however, you can get ahead of the game for the 2018 competition by providing you clubs entry form and fee – details provided on our Homepage again, and specifically at http://www.jubileecup.com/entryform2018.pdf Please do get your entries in as early as possible as this helps us organise for next year!

Please do LIKE or subscribe to our Facebook and Twitter sites: Twitter @jubilee_cup Facebook page www.facebook.com/thejubileecup Please LIKE us so we can keep you abreast of developments on a more regular basis than the excellent Essex Golfer!

All the best!

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Sunderland of Scotland Continue to Innovate for Spring Summer 2018

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BIG MAX Launches Terrain Electric Trolley

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IG MAX, the most owned push trolley brand in Europe, is adding to its award winning range with the launch of a new electric model – Terrain. The three wheel trolley is designed to give you complete control on even the toughest tracks, making life on course that little bit easier and leaving you free to concentrate on your game.

The Terrain earns its stripes with a series of clever systems that keep you on course. The 230w whisper quiet motor delivers power a plenty while the reinforced differential and automatic downhill braking keeps speed constant. This combines with differential steering and robust construction to safely navigate the fairways whatever the gradient or surface level. The Terrain also features a colour display for speedometer, battery status and distance control while the folding mechanism is distinctly BIG MAX as it simply packs away to fit in any car boot with ease.

On the height adjustable handle the Terrain has a neat storage facility with room for scorecard, GPS or phone. It also houses an optional solar charger to keep all of your devices topped up on your round. With Lithium as standard and a host of compatible accessories such as a seat, drinks holder and umbrella holder, the Terrain offers comfort and practicality for every user.

Take it ‘Off Road’ and golfers immediately benefit as it eats up the Terrain like few others on the market. www.bigmaxgolf.com

underland of Scotland has unveiled its new collection for Spring Summer 2018 with a variety of vibrant colours in technologically advanced fabrics, construction techniques and a lifetime waterproof guarantee. All these elements come together to ensure you’re never weather beaten.

Navy Red is the new colour story for the Men’s SS18 collection. A palette combining a vibrant Red with a classic Navy and highlights of White creates a stylish look in the various technical performance fabrics. For the Ladies’ SS18 collection, Ice Blue brings together a fresh blue with a strong contrast of Silver achieving a sporty elegant ensemble.

Rainwear – The revolutionary s.Whisperdry Luxelight Jacket made from an ultra-lightweight 4-way stretch fabric sees a vibrant Red and classic Navy colourway added. The popular s.Quebec Jacket which combines the s.Whisperdry fabric with our s.Vancouver fabric now comes in a striking Navy/Red option. s.Vancouver Jacket and s.Vancouver Weatherbeater see Navy/Red/White options added. For the ladies’ collection, favourite s.Whisperdry Contour with its 4way stretch fabric and fleece lining and s.Montana have both freshened up with Ice Blue colourways. All waterproofs come with a lifetime waterproof guarantee.

Windwear – New for SS18 are the men’s windshirts including the s.Nevis and s.Himalayas half sleeve option which are made from a 3-layer interlock highly windproof and shower resistant 4-way stretch fabric which is ultra-lightweight and quiet. New and classic colours have been added to merchandise with all colour stories. s.Geneva continues for the ladies’ and is a stylish high performing product.

Coldwear – Following on from the popular s.Chamonix is the s.Aspen in the same Teflon coated bonded jersey fabric with mesh inner, it features a contemporary raglan sleeve with stripe panelling for a technical sporty look and enhanced freedom of movement. s.Pyrenees remains a lightweight midlayer choice, whilst new striking colours in the lightweight padded gilet s.Vermont and jacket g.Ontario are sure to continue their success. Ladies’s.

Nova Teflon coated brushed polar fleece in a striking Ice Blue is a stylish option as are the s.Bromley gilet and s.Meribel midlayer. s.Hamsin lined sweater made from a merino blend with Bionic water repellent finish and the ladies’. s.Zonda in new striking colourways are strong technical knitwear choices.

The collection is available in store and online from February 2018. www.glenmuir.com/sunderland

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PowaKaddy Launches Summer Cart Bag Promotion

Srixon Launches All-New AD333 Golf Ball for Better Balanced Performance

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owaKaddy has launched an exciting new cart bag promotion to mark the end of the summer season which will see golfers receive a free cart bag when they purchase a PowaKaddy FW7s or FW7s EBS trolley.

PowaKaddy Cart Bag Promotion Every golfer who buys one of the brand’s FW7s trolleys between Monday 14th August and Monday 11th September will get a free-of-charge PowaKaddy cart bag worth up to £209.99. As part of the promotion, golfers can choose from two of the brand’s cart bags, including the Dri Edition and the Premium.

“Our cart bag promotions have proved very popular in the past and we hope golfers will take advantage of this brilliant offer,” said David Howse, UK Sales Manager for PowaKaddy. “We find that golfers who have PowaKaddy bags to match their trolley enjoy using the product a lot more – mainly because of the bag’s clever Key Lock system that ensures it stays firmly on the trolley at all times. It really is a fantastic promotion but it will only run while stock is available so we’d encourage customers to get their orders in fast, to avoid disappointment.”

Boasting a new frame colour, soft touch handle trims, graphics and front wheel with yellow trims, the FW7s is the ultimate in cutting-edge design. The popular trolley is packed with technology and features a stunning full colour 3.5” widescreen display, built-in calorie counter, distance measurement function and powerful, near silent 230W motor. Boasting a three-year warranty, the FW7s also offers an optional Electronic Braking System (EBS) model with three levels of progressive braking when going downhill.

The two bag models that feature in the summer promotion all offer a wide range of features and benefits.

The Premium bag is the most popular in the brand’s stable with the widest range of features, whilst the Dri Edition bag boasts a high-tech, 2000mm waterproof fabric that provides protection against all winter elements.

PowaKaddy electric trolleys, bags, batteries and accessories. www.powakaddy.com

rixon has announced the launch of a newly redesigned version of its immensely successful AD333 golf ball, which has dominated the UK 2-piece market for the past 11 years.

Ideal for golfers who demand balanced performance from a more durable, 2-piece offering, the new AD333 is a premium, lower compression golf ball that delivers the perfect combination of performance, exceptional distance, soft feel and greenside control.

Srixon is a tour-proven golf manufacturer with premium golf balls and club offerings popular with golfers around the world. The AD333 golf ball utilises the same premium technologies found in Srixon’s higher performing tour-level balls, but offers them in a 2-piece construction that is more durable and affordable.

The new AD333 features a lowercompression Energetic Gradient GrowthTM Core, a new third generation Spin SkinTM coating, and a new, more efficient 338 Aerodynamic Speed DimpleTM Pattern. These three technologies combine to deliver balanced performance, longer, more accurate driving distance, better iron control, and improved greenside spin.

“The AD333’s built-in tour technologies should help golfers see great performance in every aspect of their golf game,” said Michael Ross, Senior Product Manager at Srixon. “This is the golf ball for players who seek maximum playability from a more durable, 2-piece design.”

The key technologies inside the new AD333 include: • Lower-Compression Energetic Gradient Growth Core. AD333’s core technology uses variable stiffness to deliver better feel and exceptional distance on every shot.

• Third Generation Spin Skin Coating.

This latest iteration of Srixon’s proven ball coating is more elastic with less bonding points so it produces more consistent spin from any lie – especially the rough.

• Aerodynamic 338 Speed Dimple Pattern. Along with more control in the wind, this dimple pattern reduces drag to maximise distance.

Available in Pure White and Tour Yellow, the new AD333 golf ball officially launches in the UK on 15/09/2017 and has an SRP of £22.00 / €29.00 per dozen.

For further information on the new AD333 and all Srixon golf balls, products and accessories, as used by the game’s best players, visit www.srixon.co.uk

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Chris Wash 01787 460 107 Email: beazleyboy@hotmail.com WANTED: Lost in America. 5 IRON MASTERS MC-Z 130 Red Cavity with stepsteel shaft Have you one for sale? Must be in decent nick ... No damage to chrome blade ...

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Looking for close to £200. Item Location: Shenfield, Essex. Michael King 07432 285 425 Email: mtking1981@gmail.com

FOR SALE: £80.00 – PING i3+ irons, 3-9, PW, SW, LW. £25.00 – PING G5 Driver 10.5. £25.00 – PING G5 5 Wood 18 degrees. £50.00 – PING ZING PUTTER, RED DOT. £40.00 – TaylorMade Aero Burner Driver 10.5 degree. £20.00 – PING G20 3 WOOD, 15 DEGREES. £60.00 – MOTORKADDY S1 ELECTRIC TROLLEY, BATTERY & CHARGER. Item Location: BILLERICAY. John Green 07969 778 553 Email: johnandlindagreen@hotmail.co.uk FOR SALE: £85.00 Ss3 – Odyssey O-works 7 putter 2017, two months old. 34". Super stroke 20 mid slim grip.Vgc. Item Location: Great Wakering.

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FOR SALE: £20.00 – FOOTJOY Golf Shoes for sale, Brand-New, (unwanted gift) Size 12Item Location: Southend-on-sea For Sale: £4.00 – Golf Balls for sale as New any make in box of 10. £3.00 – Anything you need for your golf, I will have it, at bargain Price. Just call for your item. Like MIZUNO Putter. Item Location: Southend-on-sea ENRICO BEDINI 01702 600 454 Email: enrico.bedini@talktalk.net

FOR SALE: £60.00 – PUSH GOLF TROLLEY. Qwik-Fold 3.0 push trolley.Very easy to operate, drinks holder, umbrella holder, tee compartment. 2 years old.VGC. Item Location: Witham.

Harry Wymark 07787 186 949 Email: harrywymark@msn.com FOR SALE: £50.00 – electric trolley with battery and charger. Easy to assemble.

Item Location: Wickford.

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FOR SALE: £50.00 ono – Hillman battery powered golf trolley good condition. £50.00 – Hillman battery powered golf trolley good condition Item Location: Dagenham. Geoffrey Knight 07958 281 583 Email: geoffknight1@virginmedia.com

FOR SALE: £165.00 ovno – LADIES Callaway Razr X HL 5-PW irons, graphite 50 gram shafts. Only used for 3 rounds so in very good condition, no marks or dents! Item Location: Southend on Sea. P. Glynn 01702 302 260 Email: doombar.peter@gmail.com FOR SALE: £250.00 – Cobra baffler irons mens with graphite shafts 5-sw. Hardly used.

Cobra baffler driver mens R flex 10.5" Will split. combined price. Item Location: Hadleigh, Southend Lawrence Maudsley 07831 264 029 Email: lawrencemaudsley@mwpsolicitors.co.uk

FOR SALE: £49.00 – Sun Mountain H2NO 10 inch top carry stand/trolley bag. It has 4 club sections for a full set of clubs and 7 pockets. Also a fully adjustable strap and stand legs. Good condition but used. £79.00 – Powercaddy Special Edition electric trolley with smooth run pneumatic tyres . Includes battery and charger.

Item Location: Billericay Richard Gregory 07899 984 665 Email: richardcgregory@btconnect.com FOR SALE: £80.00 each – 2 x Titleist golf travel bags. Never been used. Bought January 2017. Heavy Duty Woven Polyester. Item Location: Witham.

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FOR SALE: £85.00 – Mizuno MP30. 3 to pw.

Dynamic Gold R300 shafts. £80.00 – Ping i3 irons. 3 to SW. Aldila A flex shafts. Item Location: Leigh on Sea. Alexander Murray 07505 842 959.

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S Wild 077812 017 129 Email: stuart.wild1@btinternet.com FOR SALE: £70.00 ono – Children’s set of clubs to suit young beginner MKids size 45" yellow set. Complete with Driver, Fairway Wood, 7 & 9 Iron and a putter plus bag. This set is two years old hardly used and cost £140.00 to buy. Item Location: Epping Andy Hart 07850 866 880.

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