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Epping Golfers Just Miss Out on National Title

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husband-and-wife pairing of amateur golfers from Epping just missed out on a prestigious national title when they competed in the mixed pairs final of the 2016 Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo, in Marrakech.

Train operator Leah Fitzgerald, 35, a 12handicapper, and husband and fellow Theydon Bois GC member Peter, 45, who plays off 10, won two of their matches at the Robert Trent Jones-designed PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie to finish third in the competition.

But they still enjoyed the experience in Morocco, where they received complimentary return flights from Gatwick, courtesy of the event's partner British Airways; five nights’ luxury bed-and-breakfast accommodation in the five-star Palmeraie Palace; four rounds of championship golf; a welcome cocktail reception; and a gala dinner and prize presentation.

Leah said: “It’s been a brilliant week: nice sunshine, nice country, great company. The feel of the sunshine has been amazing. We keep getting

texts about how bad the weather is at home.

“We’ve also found time to visit the medina for some souvenir shopping - that was an experience.”

Peter, a managing director, added: “It’s madness down in the square, enjoyable madness.You don't feel threatened at all, but it is madness, especially crossing the roads! We're dreading walking out of Gatwick as it will be slightly cooler that what we've been used to out here.

“It’s a very good event, nothing's been left to chance, it's all run like clockwork. I'm sure we'll be entering again. Generally speaking our golf ’s been ok. We'll be looking to go two steps further next time round.”

Four competitions culminated at the grand final, sponsored for a third year by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO): singles, pairs, mixed pairs and senior pairs. Each finalist played up to four qualifying rounds merely to reach the regional final, with the knockout rounds taking place between June and September, and the regional finals in October.

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Night Golf at The Notleys Golf Club

Club Competition secretary Peter Watts geared up with head torch.

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otleys Golf Club Captain Darran “Daz” Liversidge held his last social event at the club on a wintry (but clear) dark night, as a host of Notleys golfers took part in the annual Night Golf event. Using brightly glowing multi-coloured balls, a plethora of glow-sticks marking out the greens, flags and the holes, a

Club Captain Daz Liversidge announcing the winners.

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fantastic event was held on a specially designed “cross-country” nine hole course. Club Competition Secretary Peter Watts can be seen on the photos, geared up with his head torch.

Echoes of laughter was all that could be heard (and not much could be seen, other than golf balls flying across the sky like tracer bullets) in this fun event, which also had the serious backing of supporting Daz’s chosen charity: “The CSS Charitable Trust” www.csspeople.co.uk/ourblog/view/css-charitable-trustguidelines-for-applicants. As well as individual prize giving for some quality and enjoyable golf, the night was won by Mark “Dave” Clements with 23 points, the members raised a further £500 for Daz’s charity, bringing his full total up to £4000 for the year.

Daz, seen here at the prize giving, said, “Thank you to all who attended tonight, and everyone who has contributed over the past year! My last charity event as Captain of the Notleys Golf Club was a fantastic night golf way to round off the year”. Preparations for the 2018 event will now fall to incoming club Captain Dene I’Anson who will drive-in first week in April.

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What's started well this year? Well in woods and irons we have seen a fantastic reaction to the new Callaway Epic driver. While expensive we have seen some remarkable figures on our Skytrak machine for improving not only length but also dispersion (the ball keeping on it's line).

Srixon irons have gone very well and sales of wedges have been very strong. We think the wedges increase is due to us using our Skytrak launch monitor for wedge gapping. This means you can come in, try different brands and once you decide which brand you prefer we can then get the right lofts and bounces to ensure the yardage spacing is correct. We've an offer on the next page to give you an added incentive to come in and try.

The ladies section is now very full with it's clothing and over 25 different shoes to choose from. We are Footjoy's number 2 seller of their ladies shoes in the south east region of the country (behind Woburn GC).

Men's shoes are also fully stocked with the Skechers brand leading the way along with Callaway, Footjoy, Adidas, Nike and Underarmour. The Skechers styles and comfort are brilliant for the money.

We are also keeping our 3 ball offers going this month on 2015/16 Srixon Z Stars as well as the buy one get one half price on Srixon white AD333 and Soft feel.

Finally I must not leave out electric trolleys. Both Powakaddy and Motocaddy have a number of different models to suit all with the lithium battery now becoming the norm due to it's added benefits over the very dated lead acid battery. Come in for an overview and demonstration.

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Red Romantic Valentine’s Day at Newton Green T here was a sea of red when Rebecca Evans made a St Valentine’s Day captain’s drive-in appearance at Newton Green Golf Club.

Also present to give a romantic send-off to her year in office was husband Gareth, who is due to become the club’s men’s captain in the near future.

It will be the first time in the 110 year history of the club that a husband and wife will hold the captaincies in the same year.

A third member of the family, Boris the dog – sporting a red scarf – was also present for Rebecca’s drive-off.

Rebecca, with a handicap of 18, represents Suffolk Women on England Golf, and also runs marathons and other long-distance events.

Her drive-off performance also set a new record for women’s golf at the club, as she hit her shot out-of-bounds! However, the competition to

predict the length of her drive did not go unrewarded.Vice-captain Lizzie Johnson had predicted the new captain’s wayward shot and took the prize for guessing the distance of Rebecca’s drive.

Before teeing off, the new captain watched retiring captain Sally Cade putt out her season on the 18th hole.

Gareth and Rebecca Evans.

Rebecca drives into the unknown!

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Two Thorns and a Rose

Club Captain Don Wiggins, Nigel Byham, Mandy Byham, Louis Freeman and Anne Hemmings.

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n good conditions the Stoke by Nayland members contested one of the first mixed competitions of the year. The teams of two men and one lady played a ‘scramble’ format on the Gainsborough Course, after a shotgun start.

The competition was won by Mandy and Nigel Byham together with Louis Freeman with

a terrific score of 56.2. But they only just edged out the team of Suzanne Shaw- Smith, Duncan Smith and Paul Lankester into second place. There was only 0.3 between the two teams.

The prizes were presented by Club Captain Don Wiggins and Ladies Captain Anne Hemmings.

RESULTS: 1st Nigel Byham Mandy Byham Louis Freeman 2nd Duncan Smith Suzanne Shaw- Smith Paul Lankester 3rd Graham Head Bonnie Head Karl Cansdale BEST FRONT NINE: BEST BACK NINE: Ian Thompson Bev Thompson Del Pritchard Norman Davidson Elaine Davidson Tom Everett

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Margaret is the Clear Winner in Colchester Golf Club’s Ladies Stableford

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here was no doubting the winner in last week’s ladies stableford. Margaret Carter was seven points clear of second place with 32 points from the fourteen holes played.

Missing out the four valley holes she got a regulation 10 points from the five holes played on the front nine but it was the back nine where she accelerated away from the rest of the field of forty-four ladies.

With her 24 handicap she amassed 17 points after six holes, including a four for four on the 12th. Bogeys on the next two holes added another five points and a blob on the last hardly mattered.

In second place was Daphne Bloomfield (31) who returned 25 points and in third spot was Beverley Parker (21) with 24 points. Fourth with 23 points was Marilyn Free (31) and there were six ladies all returning 22 points lead by Sara Cock (30) followed by Sharon Manby (30), Janet Tebbutt (25), Fiona Prentice (20), Pat Kettle (18) and Linda Freeman (19).

Five Lakes Pair Mark Harlow and Charlie Powell Celebrate Winning Twice.

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Three groups returned nett 77 of the white tees on the Lakes course, Paul Bowers and Malcolm Pook, Ian Cottee and John Mayle however, taking 3rd place were John McAleavey and Pat McSweeney with a better back 9 holes.

Second place went to Les Powell and Lee Stafford with a nett 74 winners of the Daily Mail foursomes were single handicappers Mark Harlow and Charlie Powell with a nett 73.

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THE GARY PIKE GOLF ACADEMY

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

Contact the golf academy on 07801 428 174 or visit www.garypikegolf.com

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ince making a return to competitive golf now I am an old boy playing Senior Professional Golf it dawned on me how the best players manage their game doing a few simple things that enable them not to waste precious shots around the course.

Over the next few editions of Essex Golfer I am going to help you save shots around the course by encouraging you to do a few very simple things.

In this edition the simple task of marking your ball and how you do it can pay great dividends whilst putting.

Picture 1 show exactly how I mark my ball a straight line using one of the many machines on the market today and a dot right in the centre.

and more holed putts.

Try this simple idea and see how you get on.

You can also join me at Pravets in Bulgaria 20 to 27 May for one of my overseas tuition holidays, full details on www.garypikegolf.com

THE LINE Firstly let’s take the straight line and obviously you are going to aim that line on the intended line of the putt Picture 2.

Secondly now stand back from the ball a couple of paces and hold your putter as I am doing in Picture 3 over the line on-top of the ball. This will give you a very clear indication that you have lined the ball on the correct line you have chosen.

Once I am over the ball it is a simple process of lining my putter, (I prefer putters with a clear straight line on-top,) with the line on the ball.

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THE DOT My attention now is only focussed on the dot on-top of the ball, on the backswing this helps me remain centred and stable and on the forward swing I hit through to the dot, not the back of the ball, this helps with a far more consistent strike

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Matt Stables is Head Coach of Four Shots Lower Academy at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre and A PGA Advanced Professional. Our Aim is to improve your scores by 4 shots over the next 12 months by giving you some simple proven techniques on all parts of your game to make a real difference to your game.

We will make a plan suited to you to and your current ability to improve your game and increase your confidence and fun you have on the course. www.MattStablesGolf.com

COULD YOU GO 4 SHOTS LOWER THIS YEAR? Shot 1- Chip your Ball Close T he idea of improving your game by 4 shots may be a big claim especially if your game has been at the same level for a while ... But, to break that down we aim to improve your game by saving you 1 shot in 4 different keys areas of your game. If you look at other sports, especially Team GB at the Olympics, they have had great sucess with the marginal gains approach ... So how does this apply to you?

1. Could you chip it closer?

2. Could you improve your course management?

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4. Could you improve your strike on the ball?

Keep 60% of your weight on the front foot Most people people struggle to make good contact on chip shots meaning your low point is before the ball. To control your low point one of the few key things you need to do is to keep 60% of you weight on your front foot. If the weight moves to the back foot at all it usually means a poor strike ...

HOW TO GET STARTED OR GET GOING AGAIN? BOOK A PLAYER ASSESSMENT

If you want to get started and go 4 four shots lower I invite you to an initial 60 minute Player Assessment at a discounted rate of ÂŁ25. During the assessment we will devise an improvement plan tailored to suit your individual requirements. By the end of your assessment you will understand which areas of your game you need to improve.

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I hope 4 shots lower doesn't sound like such a big claim to you now and you can see how getting a bit better in these key areas can save you some shots!

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s many of you would have seen from the past few issues of Essex Golfer, we held two Masterclasses in Essex during January and February. The results, to say the least, have been fantastic!

The vast majority of golfers realise that on the golf course, the mind can be your biggest enemy, continually asking less helpful questions of you; Will I hit that tree? What if it goes in the bunker?

Every time I play this hole I stick it Out of Bounds! Just don’t top it off the tee! ... and then 30 seconds later walk away muttering ‘I knew I was going to do that’! Whilst your mind can be your biggest enemy, it can also be your greatest friend ... if you are in control of it! As Justin Rose famously said after the Ryder Cup success in Medinah, ‘In this game, you don’t have to be in total control of your golf ball, as long as you are in total control of your mind’!

So with a great mix of PGA Professionals, Men, Ladies, Seniors and Cadets in attendance and with handicaps ranging from 36 to scratch, our days began. Here at The Mind Zone, we believe it is vitally important to not only present skills and techniques, but to ensure everything is made simple and user-friendly. The feedback we received, within a week of the Masterclass, demonstrates just how effective this can be.

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Had the round of my life yesterday Lady member of Chelmsford Golf Club

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I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve their golf!

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Attending the day was great, Gary and David showed myself and a group of mixed ability golfers how important psychology is in the game!

Sarah Smith - PGA Professional

We are currently planning more Mind Zone Masterclass Sessions, details of which can be found on our website www.themindzone.com or in future editions of Essex Golfer.

Inspiring Performance.

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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.

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t I p e Ke e l p m i S A gym routine to some people can be very overwhelming, especially if you are a golfer as golf itself is a very time consuming sport.

How do i fit in the gym? However, it does not have to be 2 hours 5 days a week to make a difference. Quality training over quantity of training is very important. This is where you must employ someone (a personal trainer) to write your gym programmes who can bespoke write them for you to fit into your time frame and your schedule to have optimal results.

In my opinion, cardiovascular exercise i.e. running, bike, cross trainer etc for the everyday golfer is totally unnecessary, I feel its a waste of precious training time. Golfers walk round the course and for me this is enough cardio. If you were a pro I may add in some HIIT training but would never prioritise it. When designing programmes for golfers in my mind i ask “what functional carryover does this exercise have?” If it doesn't then its not in the programme ... riding a bike for an hour, to me, has absolutely no functional carryover.

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involves your body to work together, one side of the body aids the other side to produce an explosive movement, therefore, I design programmes that integrate the body and rarely would I isolate muscle groups unless I am training a very advanced athlete. Simply, if you improve the strength of your body as a whole working together your golf will improve.

An example of an integrated exercise - an exercise that will get your body more efficient at working together is a one arm dynamic cable pull.

I am attaching a YouTube link below for the exercise technique. Give 15 reps each side a go and repeat 3 times. Its a very demanding exercise that uses every single muscle group in the body, just like golf! https://youtu.be/RXdTUBqIiHs Determine your goal with a trainer and then “keep it simple”, progress slowly and do what fits into your life, unmaintainable will end with you giving up and finding training overwhelming!

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Lee Porter, the PGA Professional attached to Hylands Golf Complex in Chelmsford, has been voted Clubmaker of the Year by the Golf Clubmakers Association in the UK. Lee now ranks in the top ten custom-fit clubmakers throughout Europe.

No wonder he counts 8 touring golf pros as customers, including the ever popular local Pro, Robbie Coles.

Graphite Iron Shafts

the good, the bad and the ugly THE BAD: Marketing. I think graphite iron shafts are marketed towards lady or senior golfers or any golfer looking for more swing speed. Not true, any golfer can play graphite but swing speed is found in playing the correct shaft for you, irrespective of material.

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raphite has generally always been seen as ideal for ladies, seniors and junior golfers.

But is graphite an option for players with faster swing speeds? A few years ago the answer was a definite no but this is no longer the case.

Improvements in manufacturing and better materials means graphite is an option for any golfer regardless of strength and speed. Graphite offers a far greater range of weights, I currently have graphite iron shafts from 40g to 125g in 10g increments which is far more than steel could ever offer.

So, graphite iron shafts - the good, the bad and the ugly!

LET’S START WITH THE UGLY: Cheap, poor quality graphite shafts. This type of product is really detrimental to a golfers performance. In fact in some cases this type of product is almost unplayable due to the fact that you need your iron shafts to be matched together as a set, poor quality equals inconsistency so essentially rather than having a set of irons you end up with a set of heads with different shafts in - even though they all look the same.

Paint is a powerful thing, as many ‘budget’ shafts have very little graphite in them at all, fibreglass and resin are the main materials with only just enough graphite to be able to use the graphite name. When it comes to graphite shafts you really do get what you pay for.

THE GOOD: Graphite is great for elbow or wrist injuries as the material transfers hardly any vibration from impact to the golfer. Shaft weights (measured in grams) start at around 40 grams, ideal for any player who’s wrists are not very strong and struggles to support the club at the top of the swing - but here is the cool part, graphite shafts now come in weights up to 125 grams so no other shaft material offers a more varied weight range - they are actually heavier than many steel shafts!

Graphite also gives you lots of options when custom building irons. In the past I have built irons with 50g shafts in the long irons, 60g shafts in the mid irons and 70g shafts in the short irons.

This gave a higher flight in the longer clubs that transitioned to a stronger flight in the shorter irons.

So, to summarise graphite should be an option for any player, in fact there is actually a lot more ‘technology’ in graphite over steel.Yes, they are a little more expensive but if that is the right shaft for you to play then don’t be concerned that graphite is only for certain ‘types’ of golfer.

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The strong team of teaching professionals has recently benefited from the appointment of PGA professional golfer Jason Levermore who has successfully competed on the Challenge and Europro Tours while professionals Jack Cole and Matthew Mahoney, along with James Scade and Josh Lewis, run the highly regarded School of Golf.

The School of Golf delivers high quality, professional coaching to golfers of all ages and abilities. With the addition of swing video analysis and online lesson reviews and evaluations, it is heavily focused on the progression of its golfers.

The Little Channels junior programmes have already successfully encouraged hundreds of youngsters to take up golf and the PGA team have helped in the development of young golfing talent and ability. Although their sessions are geared towards improvement, they are delivered in a fun, enjoyable environment where skills are taught through drills and games.

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The Bistro at Little Channels is an ideal place to relax and settle down with the morning paper whilst enjoying a long, leisurely breakfast while The Courtyard Suite, with its ancient oak beams and attractive dĂŠcor is a popular venue for birthdays, anniversaries and even wedding gatherings and overlooks a large internal courtyard where golfers can enjoy the fresh air after a round of golf.

Additionally, the Little Channels golfing birthday parties and holiday camps which run during halfterms, Easter, summer and Christmas breaks, are a unique and fun way for boys and girls to experience playing and learning golf whilst making new friends and having fun.

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors section started the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 125th year and the Seniors 35th year with the traditional nine hole Stableford competition, followed by a full English breakfast and then their AGM. The shot gun was fired and the Nine Hole singles Stableford event was under way. After a full English breakfast, it was announced that we had two winners with 24 points, they were Peter Stevens & Roger Looker, both were presented with a bottle of wine. The Seniors section then held the annual presentation of prizes to all the 2016 competition winners. It was then time for the 2017 AGM, 2016 Captain Tony Burnside opened the meeting and thanked the 80 + members in attendance for all their support during his year as Captain. Hon=Secretary Don Dunham outlined the past year and the future year to come, Treasure Bob Seggie announced that the societies financess were in good order with a small surplus for last year, It was then time to elect new officials for 2017. The New vice captain will be Rick Hale and a new

committee member will be Malcolm Pitcher, The Seniors members then stood to order, to remember our members who had died in 2016, Jeff Sinnott, Bill Dee, Terry Dwyer & Auther Hammick.

It was then time for 2016 Captain Tony Burnside to present 2017 Captain John Kemp with his Captains Jacket and Tankard, Captain John Kemp thanked the members for their support and invited them all to have a drink on him.

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he PGA in Essex returned to the Suffolk course for its first Pro-Am of 2017 and the full field indicated the popularity of the venue.

The weather was dry but a cold wind made scoring difficult and this was shown in the number of Professionals scoring under par.

The clear winner was Craig Housden from Channels Golf Club with an excellent round of 68 and enough to win by 2 shots from Matt King from Rayleigh Golf Range making one of his rare

appearances in an Essex Pro-Am. In third place on 2 over 72 was Brett Taylor which was enough to edge him ahead in the Essex Order of Merit.

The team event went down to the last team on the course and Matt Stables from Rivenhall took the spoils with his team scoring 85 points to win by 1 point from Craig Housdenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. Newly appointed Essex Captain Chris Cutchie from Colchester Golf Club took third place with his team scoring 82 points.

Professional Craig Housden with Essex Captain Chris Cutchie.

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Report from Orsett Betterball

xcellent greens and firm fast fairways meant that the scoring at Orsett Golf Club was exceptional and this was shown by the Professional/Amateur partnership of Mark Stokes from Rayleigh Golf Range and his partner Dom Adams who came in with an unbelievable 48 points.This was enough to win by 2 points from another tried and tested partnership of Jason Levermore and Neil Hutchinson from Channels Golf Club.

In the all professional category the partnership of Mark Davis of Thorndon Park and Luke Eggleston produced an excellent score of 44 points to win by 1 point from James Scade of Ingreboune Links and

Mark Stokes and Dom Adams with Chris Cutchie and Andy Lee.

James Webber of Three Rivers Golf and Country Club.The all amateur category was won by the young partnership of George Leversuch and Matt Roberts from Wanstead Golf Club

Essex Open 2017

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his yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Essex Open will take place at Colchester Golf Club on 11th May and entries are being taken for the Pre-qualifying event on Thursday 13th April. Entries are open to Professional or Category 1 amateur from an Essex Golf Club and can be made to the PGA in Essex at the telephone number or e-mail address shown on this page.

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hankfully we are at the back end of winter now which hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a cold and harsh one however it has been if not more difficult with the mild weather we had in November and December which resulted in severe outbreaks of disease particularly evident on greens and tees. The mild overnight temperatures created the perfect environment for high levels of disease pressure on the putting greens, pathogenic fungi are active in great numbers at this time of year and your Course Manager is constantly watching for signs of Fusarium which attacks all grasses but can have a devastating effect on annual meadow grass (Poa Annua) which is found on most greens. To try and combat this greenstaff will try to keep moisture off the greens via dew brushing first thing in the morning or spray a dew dispersant onto to the grass and allow as much air to flow across and light onto the surfaces as possible. Spring and autumn maintenance is centred around reducing built up organic matter and this is where the spores of the pathogenic fungi reside. If your Course Manager does notice disease developing he has to make a quick decision whether to apply a fungicide and preventing a full blown disease outbreak, it is not a decision he will take lightly as each application cost a great deal of money and budgets are still tight for maintenance across many courses.

The mild temperatures have meant greater numbers of golfers on the course however this creates additional wet & worn traffic areas where the grass isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t growing and unable to recover. Golfers may find roped off areas annoying but the greenstaff at your course are only doing it to protect vulnerable areas from wear and compaction, likewise when the decision is made to take off buggies its purely to protect the course from unnecessary wear and tear.

March traditionally sees the start of spring renovations though some clubs may wait till April as they see quicker recovery with higher soil temperatures. We all appreciate that golfers do not like it when the greenkeepers punch lots of holes

into the greens and then cover them with sand making them all bumpy and slow however it is very much a case of short term pain for long term gain when the main competitions begin. Most Course Managers will hollow tine the greens to remove thatch which has accumulated over winter and then fill these holes with sand.

So what is thatch and why is it a greenkeepers worst enemy? Thatch is dead fiborous roots from the grass plant that builds up near the rootzone surface. Just as humans shed skin and hair over a lifetime a grass plant will see some older leaves and roots die in what plant scientists call senescence. Thatch acts like a sponge holding water and leaves a surface soft and prone to marking under foot, it is also a nasty breeding ground for grass plant pathogens that can result in fungal disease across the grass sward, therefore good cultural practice is to keep thatch levels below 10% in the top 25mm of rootzone. To keep thatch and organic matter below 10% greenstaff core the greens to remove this thatch and replace it with clean sand which helps surface drainage and is resistant to compaction, it also helps to provide firmer greens. Also at the same time some overseeding may take place, here your greenkeepers are trying to increase the amount of finer grasses in the greens which are far more sustainable and provide a smoother surface. For a short period of time the greenkeepers will raise the height of cut on the greens mowers to give every chance for the seedlings to mature, cutting may periodically be replaced by rolling and this is to help give those seeds every chance of developing otherwise overseeding would be wasting money. Every Course Manager will be working hard to get the greens back to normal playing conditions however we can not control mother nature and this is where we hope winter doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prolong into the early spring months as does you the golfer.

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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.

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MYSTICAL MYTHS I

have been writing a series of articles in Lady Golfer Magazine based on the many “myths” or “chinese whispers” which can easily spread around the clubhouse.

This month I would like to cover one I often hear relating to the address position ...

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There are many articles written on the most ideal postural position, which this is not.

As a Plane Truth Certified Instructor I do not have a specific preference but my selection is based upon the clients swing faults presented during their lesson to improve their ball striking.

As coaches we have a duty of care, to ensure the longevity of our clients playing with pain free golfing enjoyment.

Image 1 demonstrates a posture with the “bottom” stuck out creating what I call a ski slope effect. This position over a prolonged period of time can cause back issues and from a golfing perspective reduces the ability to make an efficient backswing movement.

An easier way to think about the posture irrespective of the degree of forward flexion is to

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“tilt the hips” or “bend from the hips” this will negate the degree of lower back or lumbar curvature.

Image 2 shows a more “neutral” looking spine with less pressure exerted on the lumbar region and beyond.

It is sometimes difficult to see the degree of lumbar curvature during the winter months due to the layers of clothing! So check your postural position wearing a t-shirt which is easily identifiable by the player looking in a mirror or a static photo.

Learn to be kind to your back and your golf freeing ourselves from pain and tension.

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

The Jubilee Cup will begin in earnest this month, and by the time you are reading this I would expect some results to be up on our website for the majority of Round 1 matches – certainly my own clubs’ first match will have been held at home between The Notleys and The Rayleigh Club on 12th March deadline for Round 1 is 9th April so just a few weeks to go until closure.

We are intending to keeping you proactively updated as much as possible - the website www.jubileecup.com will be updated upon receipt of each results sheet (and results sheets can be downloaded from the website too - Link provided below, as is found via the Homepage > “Results and Tables” drop down menu, and option “2017 Resultcard” www.jubileecup.com/Resultcard2017.pdf ), plus 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!

The Round 1 matches to be played by 9th April are shown below in full, but you can also look at all four round draw details at the URL www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/draw2017.html

Last year winners The Crondon Park Team.

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Abridge

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Harwich & Dovercourt

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Top Meadow GC

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Regiment Way

Warley Park

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West Essex

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Gosfield Lakes

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Epping

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Langdon Hills

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Wanstead

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Stoke by Nayland

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Playgolf Colchester

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Stock Brook Manor

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If the effort of arranging matches is now over for the League, as players and Captains please do importantly familiarise yourself with your 2017 Rules at: www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/rules 2017.pdf Good luck for your Round 1 matches, and looking forward to keeping in contact during the season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make sure you return your Results cards (post/electronically) to Neil Mitchell as directed on the card itself, in a timely manner after your match!

All the best!

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Clacton Seniors Charity

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s Seniors’ Captain, Tony Burnside, presented Barry Townsend, an Ambassador for J’s Hospice charity, with a cheque for £2,500 which the Seniors Section had raised throughout the year at various functions and matches. J’s Hospice is a local charity that helps improve the lives of young adults (aged 16-40) with life limiting and lifethreatening conditions.

Any Clacton Club Member over the age of 55 years is qualified to join the Seniors Section, which organizes competitions and matches throughout the year. Its membership currently stands at around 140, and as well as organizing weekly competitions. It holds very popular and well supported Summer and Christmas evening functions for members and their partners.

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n Tuesday 2nd February, an Ambassador and Patron of J’s Hospice, Andrea, was invited to collect a cheque for £3,300, the proceeds of the Burnham on Crouch Golf Club Captain’s Charity for 2016. The cheque was presented by last year’s club Captain Roger Miles and Lady Captain Jane Hull and also present were this year's Club Captain David Elphinstone and Lady Captain, Mel Lewis, along with several lady members.

Andrea spoke movingly on behalf of J’s, and read a letter from a grateful family, to highlight the work done by J’s for the patient, who is aged between 18 and 40, and their families. J’s Hospice is based in Chelmsford.

Andrea then presented a

Certificate of thanks, which states that the sum raised is able to provide care for a day. Jane and Roger thanked all members for their generosity last year, in enabling this to happen.

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Get into golf at Stoke by Nayland Golf Open Weekend 8th/9th April

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toke by Nayland Golf Club has launched a new initiative this year to encourage aspiring golfers of any age to get into the game of golf - and to ensure that they’ll have fun whilst they learn! The aim is to encourage anyone to join in at any level of the golf “escalator” that suits them, and then progress upwards at their own pace, to get even more enjoyment both from the game itself, and from being part of a club.

Offering the finest coaching facilities in the area – which include a 20 bay covered driving range, which is a Regional Performance Centre

Roly Hitchcock coaches a beginner at the Stoke by Nayland Club Driving Range.

for England Golf, extensive short game practice areas, and two championship golf courses – as well as four highly qualified professional coaches, Stoke by Nayland provides the best possible environment and opportunities for Getting into Golf.

The annual Golf Membership Open Weekend at Stoke by Nayland will be held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April from 10am – 3pm on both days. Golfers of all abilities are welcome to come along – whether you are beginner wishing to get started in the game with lessons, or a seasoned player who would

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like to take advantage of the “No joining fee” and “14 months for the price of 12” membership deals on offer over the weekend.

There will also be free golf clinics given at the Driving Range from 10am and 12 noon on both days, and complimentary 9 holes of golf (confident players only) on Sunday from 10am.

In addition to the Open Weekend activities there will be rolling 4 week coaching courses starting on both weekdays and weekends for adults, ladies and juniors from beginners upwards – so please visit the website to find out more!

Stoke by Nayland’s Head Teaching Professional, Roly Hitchcock has just achieved the accolade of becoming one of only a dozen golf professional coaches in the UK and Ireland who have been awarded the PGA level 4 UK Sports Coaching certificate from Birmingham University. Roly has been trained by the top coaching academics in the country to critically evaluate new techniques and apply this knowledge to his coaching programmes at Stoke by Nayland.

Roly heads up a team of three other highly qualified coaches; Karl Dunn, an experienced coach at Stoke by Nayland, Simon Dainty, previously a coach at the Lee Westwood Golf School and Danielle Anderson, who has just joined Stoke from Wentworth.

Stoke by Nayland’s reputation for being a friendly, welcoming and forward-thinking club for all, has now been further enhanced, as the venue has been awarded the official England Golf Golfmark Award – the authorised seal of approval for clubs which successfully work to develop the game. The outstanding golf facilities include extensive practice areas, an excellent clubhouse serving freshly cooked food all day and a well-stocked golf shop with a repair and personal fitting service.

For full details about dates and coaching packages including individual coaching, group lessons and junior sessions please visit: www.stokebynayland.com/golf/golflessons-essex or call 01206 265 812 or email golfcoaching@stokebynayland.com For information about Membership options and the Open Weekend please email mary.saward@stokegolfandleisure.com or call 01206 265 841 - 43 -

GET TO KNOW YOUR ESSEX PRO JASON LEVERMORE Jason is a PGA Professional Golfer and the Golf Director at Little Channels Favourite golf course you have ever played?

Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, we went and had a game there whilst in Malaysia for the Asian Tour school. What made it so enjoyable was the wildlife around the course as we played, you could see monkeys playing in the tree’s around the golf course.

Best golfing tip you have ever received?

Tempo / Tempo is the key.

The golfer you admire most?

Bubba Watson because he just plays golf and doesn't get caught up in the technical side of the swing or game.

Most embarrassing golfing moment?

Not on the golf course but most embarrassing, Being stretchered off the plane on the way to the PGA Cup in California, only to be left at the end of the walkway for all 300 passengers to walk past me.

Which 3 other people would be in your favourite fourball?

Tiger Woods, Mickey Flanagan and Bear Grylls.

Best round of golf ever?

Singles match in the PGA Cup, shot 7 under on the back nine to win 1 up.

How long have you been a PGA Professional?

16 years.

What is your favourite meal?

Fajitas.

What career would you have chosen if not a golf pro?

Pilot.

Contact Details: Email: jasonlevermore1@gmail.com Phone: 07816 775 270

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Clacton’s Pheasant Plucker Golf Society

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s Pheasant Plucker Golf Society’s Captain Alf Smith presented a cheque to the value of £2472.00 to Mussara Gray who is Community Fundraiser for the Alzheimers Society covering Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk. The Pheasant Pluckers have been in existence since 1990 and meet every Wednesday throughout the summer months – their principle is that they enjoy their golf and each other’s company and are aware of

the needs of others and raise funds for their Captain's nominated charity - pictured to the left of Mussara is Richard Borstel who is Captain for 2017 - Richard will be raising funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind.BGF was established in 2011 by five of the UK’s largest banks – Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Chartered – with a £2.5 billion fund to invest in businesses with the potential for high growth.

Ballards Gore - Sunday 12th February

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freezing cold day in Costa del Essex was the setting for February’s Jäger event. Zero temporary greens and only 1 tee matt in sight – very impressive, considered it snowed and hammered it down the day/night before. The breakfast was on point and the service was possibly the best of the year so far! Ballards Gore was great.

To the golf – We were live on Instagram for the first tee, it was nearest the pin - the fame got to absolutely everyone as only 2 people hit the target and one was a daisy cutter from Dan Pow who ended up with the prize.

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Our president Kiki(19) took home the gold, once again being branded the super bandit with 41 points, but some cracking performances by Taz(25) 39 pts, Ricky T (26) 37pts and Bubble(15) trying to stay under the radar with 37pts – all of course being cut to shreds.

Funnies from the day – the only man to ever hit a shot backwards, Charlie Mac with the 2yard hybrid. Phillis turned up sober for once, however didn't stop moaning all day and Dave Parris hitting a PGA ball so hard it cracked in half and then a worm came out ... seriously ... we have a photo.

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Essex County News email: office@essexgolfunion.org

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THE NEW PRESIDENT

Roger Walmsley (2017 – 2018 County President) & Jay Beisser (2017 County Captain).

On 2nd February at the Essex Golf Union AGM, held at Upminster Golf Club, Roger Walmsley was elected as the new President for 2017 and 2018. Roger commenced his golfing career in Essex joining Ilford Golf Club in 1951. In 1959 he began his long association with the County Union, taking on the role of Secretary of the Essex Under 25’s team. He continued with the County in various roles such as course assessor and category 1 handicaps advisor. During this time he managed to improve his own play, reducing his handicap to 1 and playing for the Essex County side on a few occasions.

From 1975 to 1989 he was working abroad in the USA, but continued his interest in golf and during this period was introduced to the “slope” system.

Having returned to Essex he joined Upminster Golf Club and after taking early retirement he rejoined the Essex Golf Union in 1998. He worked with the under 18’s who during this time won the National Under 18’s Team Championship. He later went on to spend some time in the role of “Regional Manager” for England Golf and was fortunate to see the likes of Oliver Fisher,Tom Lewis,Tommy Fleetwood, Danny Brooks and Eddy Pepperell come through the ranks as young England players.

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THE RULES OF GOLF The new rules of golf at your fingertips

New golf rules have been in force since 1st January 2012; it is therefore high time to get a new rule book for your golf bag.

The best choice is “Golf Rules Quick Reference”. The multi award-winning, ring-bound book has already sold more than a million copies and contains the answers to all the rules questions that commonly arise on the golf course. It is intended to be used while on the course, therefore it has a practical pocketsized format, uses hard-wearing, water-repellent paper and has a sturdy protective cover.

As every rules situation is illustrated (more than 180 illustrations), players can find the right solution straight away. To sum it up, this little gem belongs in every golf bag. £11.95.

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04 April 2017 JUNIOR OPEN 36 HOLES Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Includes goody bag, lunch and evening food.

Prizes sponsored by Cobra Puma Golf.

Daily Telegraph qualified. £38.

Adrian Bullock: 01206 263 352 Email: golfsecretary@stokegolfandleisure www.stokebynayland.com/golf/open-competitions 07 April 2017 SENIOR PAIRS OPEN Essex Golf & Country Club Includes coffee on arrival, halfway refreshments and 2-course meal after golf. £64 per pair.

John White: 01787 22 44 66 www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com

12 April 2017 THE LONDON CHARITY OPEN West Essex Golf Club 18 hole full handicap stableford. A unique ‘open to all’ open competition for Seniors, Men, Ladies and Juniors. Play with your own category but compete against the others.Winners of each category will receive an invitation to play in the London Open with top pros in the Eastern Region and some European Tour players worth £130. Entry fee includes a rolling lunch. £40 per player and £25 for juniors.

James Levick: 0208 529 7558 ext 4 www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk

26 April 2017 CHARITY TEAM OPEN Essex Golf & Country Club Includes bacon roll on arrival and 2-course meal after golf with celebrity guest speakers.

In aid of Bobby Moore Cancer Fund. £64 per pair.

Richard Earle: 01787 22 44 66 www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com 26 April 2017 CHARITY TEAM OPEN Senior Ladies Team Open Includes bacon roll on arrival and 2-course meal after golf with celebrity guest speakers.

In aid of Bobby Moore Cancer Fund. £64 per pair.

Richard Earle: 01787 22 44 66 www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com 26 April 2017 SENIORS SPRING OPEN Theydon Bois Golf Club Includes coffee and Danish on arrival and meal after golf. £120 per team (4).

Annie Sydenham: 01992 813 054 Email: colinjones@theydonboisgolfclub.co.uk www.theydongolf.co.uk 28 April 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 474 747 Email: gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk

05 May 2017 'Oliver Fisher & James Braid' Gents Individual Open West Essex Golf Club Includes lunch and sandwiches. £40 The Secretary: 02085 297 558 Email: admin@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk

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18 May 2017 Ladies Team Open Bentley Golf Club Includes tea and Danish pastry on arrival, halfway house and 2-course meal after golf. £140 per team (4) The Managing Secretary: 01277 373 179 Email: secretary@bentleygolfclub.com www.bentleygolfclub.com

06 June 2017 LADIES CHARITY DAY Saffron Waldon Golf Club Teams of 4 – entry £140 per team includes refreshment at the halfway house, prizes and a two course meal following the competition.

Maximum handicup 30.

Tel: 01799 522 786 or Email: office@swgc.com

21 May 2017 Mixed Pairs Open Chelmsford Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and sandwiches on arrival, Pimms at halfway and extensive buffet after golf. £85 per couple.

Iain Wallace: 01245 254 900 Email: iain@chelmsfordgc.co.uk www.chelmsfordgc.co.uk

09 June 2017 Gents Seniors Individual Open Orsett Golf Club Includes coffee and mini breakfast on arrival and afternoon buffet after golf. £34.

Vets Open: 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk

07 June 2017 'Alfie West Trophy' Gents Senior Pairs Open Colne Valley Golf Club Includes coffee and savouries on arrival and carvery meal after golf. £65 per pair Open Competitions: 01787 224 343 Email: info@colnevalleygolfclub.co.uk www.colnevalleygolfclub.co.uk

19 May 2017 MIXED OPEN Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £58 per pair.

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

15 June 2017 GENTS SENIOR PAIRS OPEN Colchester Golf Club Includes tea/coffee on arrival and 2-course meal after golf. £70 per pair.

David Blackmore: 01206 853 396 www.colchestergolfclub.com

21 May 2017 Mixed Pairs Open Saffron Walden Golf Club Includes halfway house and 2-course carvery lunch with coffee. £TBC per couple Kelly Burton: 01799 522 786 kelly@swgc.com www.swgc.com

16 June 2017 MIXED PAIRS OPEN Chigwell Golf Club Includes bacon roll on arrival and 2-course dinner after golf. 020 8500 2059 Heather Olliffe: 01206 853 396 Email: info@chigwellgolfclub.co.uk www.chigwellgolfclub.co.uk

04 June 2017 Mixed Pairs Open Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club Includes bacon roll on arrival, complimentary Pimms and halfway house and 2-course buffet after golf. £70 per couple Gilly Cullen: 01255 421 919 Email: manager@clactongolfclub.com www.clactongolfclub.com

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All-New Cleveland Golf Wedge Analyser for ShortGame Perfection

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ocused on Where Scoring Matters for more than 35 years, Cleveland Golf, the global leaders in wedge innovation are dedicated to creating game-changing products that help golfers shoot lower scores and get more enjoyment out of the game. This relentless pursuit of perfection has seen Cleveland Golf continue to maintain its position as a true innovator in short-game performance over the years, with its latest Cleveland Golf ‘Wedge Analyser’ showcasing a whole new way to get fit for wedges.

Having mustered over 350 Tour victories since 1989, Cleveland Golf understand that getting custom- fit for the correct short-game specifications is paramount to shooting the lowest scores possible. Cleveland Golf also understand that in the past, custom fitting has been regarded a time-consuming process. However with the all-new Wedge Analyser powered by Swingbyte, time consuming fitting processes will no longer be an issue.

Using the Wedge Analyser, golfers are now able to get custom-fit for the precise wedge bounce and sole grind that suit their game, in as little as two golf swings.

Cleveland Golf ’s expert R&D team have incorporated some of their most advanced, highperformance technologies into the Wedge Analyser, including the ability to capture every aspect of a golfers swing using a Swingbyte 2 sensor. The intuitive system, most importantly, focuses on the delivery of the club to the ball just before impact. Using key metrics such as attack angle and shaft lean at impact, the Wedge Analyser then recommends the optimal bounce and sole grind configuration for various turf conditions. Fully integrated software also includes database information on pitching wedge lofts to help determine the correct lofts throughout a wedge set for consistency in gapping.

Available in-stores around the UK & Ireland from March 1st, The Wedge Analyser offers ease and convenience in abundance, plus the adage that you can now be fit for a wedge in any location. Custom fitting no longer has to take place on a golf course or driving range. It also works differently and proves more beneficial than using a launch monitor. The focus is solely on the club itself, measuring the delivery of the wedge right at impact (before it interacts with the ground).

Dean Cracknell, UK Marketing Manager of Srixon/Cleveland Golf commented on the necessity of being fitted using the Wedge Analyser: “All golfers know that getting custom fitted correctly for the right wedges is one of the most important decisions a golfer can make. The Wedge Analyser is an unbelievably simple piece of equipment to use that offers precise results that will in-turn, help golfers improve in the most important area of the game.Visiting your local Cleveland Golf stockist and getting fitted correctly using the Wedge Analsyer will become a nobrainer.”

Cleveland Golf and their on-tour ambassador’s including Graeme McDowell, Shane Lowry and Hideki Matsuyama understand that to score better from 125 yards and in, you need to be custom fitted correctly.

With the Wedge Analyser this process has just become a lot more precise and convenient for everyone involved.

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PowaKaddy Launches Stunning New Cart Bag Range for 2017

PING launches new Sigma G putter range

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host of stunning new colours and designs have been added to PowaKaddy’s popular cart bag range for 2017, with all models available from March.

Taking inspiration from new fashion trends from across the world, the game’s No.1 electric trolley brand has added several colours to its cart bag line-up, including Lime Green, Teal and Fuchsia. After a successful introduction to the market last year, the waterproof Dri Edition adds a third model to its stable, whilst the Premium, Deluxe and Lite bags all continue in the new range for 2017.

“The response we’ve had from retail partners and consumers on our bags over the past year has been terrific and, after much research and development, we’re looking forward to introducing our most visuallystriking bag range to date,” said Marketing Manager Mei Tierney. “With four models in the new PowaKaddy range, and a wide range of colour options and styles, there’s a bag for every type of golfer.”

Constructed from a 2000mm-coated waterproof fabric and weighing just 2.3kg, the new Dri Edition comes in White/Grey/Blue, Black/Yellow and White/Grey/Red options. Incorporating covered zip holders and heat-welded seams, golfers can be assured their equipment and belongings will stay completely dry during heavy rainfall.

PowaKaddy has introduced three brand new stylings on its best-selling Premium cart bag: Black/Yellow, Black/Red and White/Lime. The popular cart bag – which utilises vinyl and PU materials in its construction – offers 14 full-length dividers, seven spacious storage pockets and a PowaKaddy E-Zee Lift Handle.

Striking Black/White/Yellow and Black/White/Blue colour combinations are brand new for the Deluxe cart bag. Boasting 14 full-length dividers and seven convenient storage pockets, the Deluxe – made from a nylon, polyester and vinyl construction – offers golfers an attractive sleek option to combine with a trolley.

Meanwhile, the Lite cart bag welcomes three new vibrant colourways: Black/Silver/Fuchsia, Black/Silver/Yellow and Black/Silver/Teal. The perfect lightweight option, it incorporates 14 full-length dividers, seven storage pockets and the unique PowaKaddy E-Zee Lift Handle.

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multi-piece face technology inspired by the soles of athletic shoes and advancements to PING’s patented True Roll Face Technology have led to significant improvements in feel and overall putting performance in the distinctive new PING Sigma G putter models.

“The Sigma G putters represent an exciting new technology that continues our long-standing commitment to engineering putters that feel and look great but perform even better,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “The combination of the high-grade elastomer and fully machined aerospacegrade aluminium over the entire face delivers an amazing feel and sound. And with improved ball-speed consistency and forgiveness, golfers will make more putts than ever. We’re also introducing several new designs that offer a variety of looks to fit every golfer’s stroke and eye.”

The Pebax elastomer, a material commonly used in the soles of athletic shoes for its elasticity properties, is a lightweight, high-energy return compound that delivers a uniquely soft yet responsive feel. The new True Roll Face Technology covers the entire face to provide confidence and full-face forgiveness. Precision milled from 6061 aerospace-grade aluminium, the new pattern varies in depth and pitch to improve performance and touch on putts of every length.

In player testing, data showed an overwhelming preference for the feel and performance of the Sigma G models and the innovative face technology.

Impact stability in every Sigma G model is increased as a result of the larger face insert cavities that allow weight savings to be re-distributed further towards the perimeter to increase the MOI. Optimally placed CG positions help reduce skid and initiate forward roll. The 16 options are finished in either Platinum or Black Nickel and feature a contrasting face tone to assist in setup and alignment consistency.

A variety of blades, mid-mallets and mallets are available to fit any stroke type and preferred look and alignment style. Proven performers like the Anser, B60, Kushin, Darby, Shea H, D66, Tess and Piper 3 have been modernised and are joined by several new highperformance designs, including three versions of the Kinloch design, the Ketsch B and three extremely highMOI, alignment models: Tyne, Wolverine T and the counter-balanced Doon.

Two options of the proprietary PING Pistol tapered grip are offered to fit a golfer’s preferred grip style. The PP60 (midsize, polygon shape) and PP62 (oversize, more rounded shape) are engineered to fit the contours of the golfer’s hands. The CB60 grip is standard on counterbalanced models.

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is Back in Essex – and this year it’s going on tour.

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ssex pioneered Girls Golf Rocks, now a national campaign to attract more girl golfers. Run by England Golf and the Golf Foundation, it encourages newcomers to have fun, learn a new sport and play alongside friends.

This year, we will again break new ground by involving a series of five golf days run by Essex Ladies County Golf Association between April and October to encourage beginners and improvers to play more often.

The Tour days will run alongside the successful formula of attracting new players by offering FREE taster sessions for girls, follow-up coaching courses with PGA professionals – and the all -important support of Ambassadors from the girls’ county squads.

This year’s taster sessions will take place after school or at the weekend at 7 venues around the county between 18th and 23rd April. So, whether your daughter or grand-daughter has played a little, or never played, they will all be welcome.

To book or for more information: Visit www.getintogolf.org/GGR

(click on Essex and search your preferred location) or contact the PGA Pro directly see contact information on the page opposite.

Following the tasters, the girls will be invited to take part in a 6 week great value coaching course with PGA professionals at their GGR host club, when the Ambassadors will be on hand again to encourage the newcomers. All the girls taking part in the initial coaching course will receive a custom fitted US Kids 7-iron to help them start playing.

Last year in Essex it was hugely successful with almost 70 girls attending the tasters and taking coaching courses.

Helen Tarttelin, County Development Officer, helen@redwoodmarketing.co.uk or call 07971 097976 - 52 -

Helen Tarttelin

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WANTED: Second hand electric golf cart in very good condition. Preferably Motocaddy or Powacaddy.

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FOR SALE: Cleveland launcher 19 degree 5 wood. Regular shaft. Also have matching 3 wood - see other listing - Benfleet £25.00. Tel: 07966 249564 Email: djs@maynard-heady.co.uk FOR SALE: Titleist 58 degree lob wedge. Practically new - done 3 rounds.

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Painted Infill head, new scotty Grip, new head cover. - Benfleet - £125.00.

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FOR SALE: Taylor Made cart bag. 14 separate club dividers. Lots of pockets and zips. Rain protector + spare included Good Condition: Romford. May deliver £25.00. Tel: 07956 505886 Email: john@john-gordon.net

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FOR SALE: Calloway X-14 Regular Graphite Shafts 3-SW. Heads and Grips V.G.C . Some of the shorter irons have have some of the paint finish missing near the hosel - cosmetic only. Taylor Made Trolly Bag available VGC £60.00 (For Lot) Romford - £40.00 Open to offers.

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FOR SALE: Ladies Callaway RAZR Hawk 3 wood with cover. Hardly used very good condition, grip is pristine! Chelmsford - £40.00. Tel: 07747 445202 Email: sheilamines2003@yahoo.co.uk

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