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t’s been another eventful Summer for Golf, home and away. It was great to see golf being reinstated to the Olympics – big congratulations to Justin Rose for bringing the ‘gold’ back for Great Britain. Well done to all our winners across the county this summer and good luck to all as we look to start Winter leagues. Featured in this edition we have most of our big winners, but a quick mention to Surrey’s U14 team who retained the Inter Counties League title, also John Keane (West Byfleet) who won the boys Blue Division Handicap final and to Sutton Green for winning the Club Foursomes Championship. We have another packed issue for you... Seeing is believing – Steve Blacklee looks at ways to film what to look for in your golf swing and we catch up with Greg Brodie, head coach for Surrey Ladies to see what’s in his bag, and of course we have all the latest news from across the county. Our travel features include a guide to some of the finest courses and attractions around the coast of Cornwall, the best of winter in the West of Ireland, and the finest South Africa has to offer. We also have a review on the sun-kissed island of Mallorca which offers a diverse choice for all golfers. Don’t forget to enter our competitions for your chance to win some great prizes – turn to page 60.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS NEWS 6 Puttenham’s Point Membership 8 Cowper crowned champion of The PGA in Surrey Purley’s Kevin O’Connell Wins 1st PGA Event 10 Purley Downs evolves
JUNIOR NEWS 12 2016 Rookie League final 14 McGinley Cup victory leaves
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Fox dreaming of more Quinta do Lago glory Junior is double champion
Pearson Trophy Surrey Cup
U14 boys retain Salver for record 6th year
Annabell wins Sir Henry Cooper Masters
16 Angus Flanagan is one to
20 Surrey are Champions!
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Surrrey girls excel at English Championships
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Lizzie retains Critchley Salver
18 England’s women are
European Champions
NEWS EXTRA
Sam Rowan wins South Region Medal Final
22 New lease of life for Moore
Place Golf Club
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24 Steve Blacklee shows us
how to film and what to look for in your golf swing
INTERVIEW 18 4
28 Head SLGA coach Greg
Brodie chats to Surrey Golf
SPOTLIGHT 30 The Drift Golf Club in
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REVIEW by Surrey
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REVIEWS 50 Mallorca – a sun-kissed
paradise for golfers 54 Mizuno’s new JPX EZ series
PRODUCTS 58 Sun Mountain’s innovative
H2NO waterproof series Waterproof protection from Galvin Green
GOLF BREAKS 32 Cornwall a glorious golfing
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ECCO CAGE EVO, a cleated golf shoe StaSof® glove from FootJoy
42 Ireland’s West and the best
Your chance to win... Travel Cover
44 A visit to Fancourt, situated
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COMPETITIONS 60 A Big Max Double Decker
of winter golf in South Africa’s famous Garden Route is a ‘must add’ to every golfer’s bucket list
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PING – new iBlade iron
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Lunch and golf at the Kendleshire G/Fore accessories worth £300 5
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PUTTENHAM’S POINT MEMBERSHIP
If your perception of being a member of a golf club is that it is elitist and expensive then you may just have to think again!
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uttenham Golf Club near Guildford in Surrey is trying to dispel that perception with the launch of their innovative new Points Membership. Puttenham Golf Club has recognised that the expense of full golf club membership cannot always be justified by those with busy modern lifestyles. With this in mind, and to encourage a wider participation in golf, the club has designed this special form of membership that is flexible, affordable and has nearly all of the benefits of full membership. Gary Simmons the Managing Secretary at Puttenham Golf Club commented “The Points Membership
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Gary Simmons welcomes Ralph Horne
was designed to provide the perfect value solution for the infrequent golfer who seeks an affordable golf club membership that is unrestricted on when they can play and allows them to compete in club competitions and have an official handicap”. The initial membership fee is only £499 which purchases 1000 points. The Points Member can then exchange those points for rounds of golf at the relevant points rate dependant on the time of day and week.
Ralph Horne who is one of the first to join Puttenham under the new membership scheme said, “the first thing that attracted me to the points membership was the great value for money and how it allowed me to become a member of a top quality golf club without having to commit a large sum of money to full membership. I also found the flexibility of the membership appealing, and the fact that if you use the points wisely you can get 40 to 50 rounds of golf made it an easy decision to join.” Puttenham Golf Club is combining over 120 years of tradition with a modern and inclusive outlook for the 21st century to grow the game and help finally remove those old fashioned perceptions of golf club life.
For more information on Puttenham Golf Clubs Points Membership ‘phone 01483 810498 or visit www.puttenhamgolfclub.co.uk
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COWPER CROWNED CHAMPION OF THE PGA IN SURREY Despite dropping a shot on the penultimate hole, Craig Cowper (Surrey Downs) still managed to nudge past David Copsey (DCGS Poult Wood) and Andy Raitt (St. George’s Hill) to become new The PGA in Surrey champion.
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owper shot 70, 73 around Bletchingley Golf Club for a oneunder-par 36 hole total to claim the championship and the winner’s cheque for £1,000, while Copsey and Raitt had to settle for being the joint runners-up. Cowper commented, “The golf was a bit more up and down than either of us would have wanted, but it made for a very exciting finish. I’m delighted to have won, and would like to thank both Bletchingley Golf Club for setting up a strong challenge, and The PGA for all the work they do in making sure we have a strong schedule and wellfunded events.” After the first round it was Copsey who was out in front, shooting a threeunder-par round to lead Cowper by one. Uncharacteristically Raitt struggled
around Bletchingley, making three birdies, five bogeys and a double bogey for a 75 to be three-over-par at lunchtime. In the afternoon it was Copsey that was struggling. Starting at the 10th, Copsey made a nice run of pars, dropping just the one shot at the 14th. Starting on the first, Cowper on the other hand had dropped two more shots, but a birdie at the ninth kept him in touch and one shot adrift of Copsey. Raitt in the meanwhile was back in his usual form, and would finish on level par with an impressive three-under-par 69 for a 36 hole total of 144.
As they turned for their final nines, Copsey had dropped two more shots to par after six more holes, while Cowper after dropping a shot at the 10th, had now edged two shots in front with birdies at the 13th and 15th. With three holes left, Copsey made a double at the par three seventh, leaving Cowper with a four shot lead. Two terrific birdies by Copsey at his two final holes set the target and matched Raitt’s 144, and while Cowper bogeyed his 17th, his par up the 18th was good enough to claim a dramatic victory in The PGA in Surrey Championship.
PURLEY’S KEVIN O’CONNELL WINS 1ST PGA EVENT Kevin O’Connell (Purley Downs) won the Dulwich and Sydneham Pro Am with a score of 67–2 winning by two shots over Tom Muchmore (Ashford) who posted a score of level par 69, on what was a testing day with breezy conditions and quick greens. This was Kevin’s first win in a PGA event and he was very happy with his game on the day, “I wasn’t hitting
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the ball my best from tee to green but my short game kept me alive so I was able to grind out a good score. My putting is the best it’s been for a while now, so I’m very happy with how my game is starting to take shape” The win earned Kevin a cheque for £500 plus £75 for the team event. Congratulations Kevin!
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PURLEY DOWNS EVOLVES Golf on TV has a lot to answer for. We’ve all watched the pros play immaculate courses where the fairways look like plush velvet and the greens like the baize on a snooker table. The result is it has whetted the modern golfer’s appetite to play courses in tip-top condition.
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t is something which Richard Webber, head greenkeeper at Purley Downs Golf Club (PDGC) knows only too well. “There’s more pressure these days from golfers who expect higher standards on the courses they play. If you watch tournaments from the 80s
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you will invariably see that the courses looked scruffy compared to how wellkept and pristine they are today,” he explains. He should know as he is part of the team which have transformed the course at PDGC to meet the expectations of today’s golfer. PDGC started life in 1894 when a
group of golfers leased land from a sheep farmer to establish a nine-hole course, which was expanded, in June 1903, to an 18-hole course designed by five-time Open Champion and golf course architect JH Taylor, who was involved in the design of many courses including Hindhead, Frilford Heath and Royal Birkdale. The course layout of PDGC has evolved in the subsequent 100 years. Old pictures from the 1950s show very few trees on the course but by 2007 the woodland areas had expanded and were encroaching onto the fairways. By the time Richard arrived in 2012 to work with agronomist Charles Henderson, the course was looking tired. “As part of my interview for the job I had to write a report on the course,” says Richard who before joining PDGC worked as assistant greenkeeper at Copthorne GC. “I walked around and
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saw that with an injection of knowledge and passion PDGC had huge potential. When I arrived the greens were suffering from thin turf cover, dry patch damage and high levels of organic matter (thatch). We have re-established turf cover and maintain it with an ongoing intensive aeration and sand dressing programme. Some of our greens had also been subject to coarser grass and weed invasion, which we have dealt with by a continuous renovation programme. “In 2012 the tees were heavily infested with moss content, some were bare or had thin turf cover. Again these have been renovated with a seeding programme and controlled irrigation.” In conjunction with the above, Richard and his team have implemented and follow a disciplined maintenance programme across all areas of the course, setting themselves a minimum requirement of being the best in the region for all playing areas.
Bunkers were the next priority and many needed to be relined and refilled, this work continues as part of the ongoing course management programme. Knowledge is certainly key as today’s modern greenkeeper must keep abreast of the latest methodologies in how to irrigate, feed and remove organic matter to keep greens free from pests and disease. Richard was lucky when he arrived to have a mentor in agronomist Charles Henderson who was working as a consultant at PDGC, together with the full support of his course director Ian Alchin, and the Board, who collectively realised that for a club to survive in the 21st century, it had to have a first class course. “We realise that our course is our biggest asset,” says Ian, “which is why we have invested so much hard work making it into what many people
tell us is the best in the area. Taking and following professional advice from consultants, specialists and relevant bodies, we have been able to create long term agronomic, woodland management and course development plans and documents, which have been shared with our members. These will form the basis of all future works with the basic principal of allowing greater circulation of air and sunlight to our greens and fairways, whilst respecting the original designs of PDGC as a downland golf course. “Our initial works have resulted in consistent and true greens and a course that now has the reputation of being one you can play 365 days of the year.” E: info@purleydowns.co.uk T: 0208 657 8347 www.purleydowns.co.uk
JUNIOR NEWS
2016 ROOKIE LEAGUE FINAL The final of the 2016 Rookie League took place at Pyrford Golf Club on Sunday 11th September. Pyrford not only held the final but quarter final and semi final events.
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he day of the final was bathed in sunshine with only the slightest of breezes, making conditions absolutely perfect for some great golf. For the first time this year there were two Rookie Leagues, one for the U14s and a new one for U18 players. Both were hotly contested throughout the year, with current U14 Rookie League trophy holders Farleigh again making it to the final, this time up against Royal Wimbledon. The U18 final put Shirley Park into battle with Wentworth. In the U18 final the first Wentworth pairing of Harry Uzzell and Alex Gadd won 4&2 over Shirley Park’s Baileigh Ingram and Khush Patel. The second match also fell to Wentworth with James Taylor and Sam Staley winning 5&4 over Saul Gudge and Iain McFeat of Shirley Park, meaning that the inaugural U18 Rookie League final was won by Wentworth. The U14 trophy was retained by Farleigh, the first club in the history of
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the Rookie League to achieve this. In the first match Ben Kelly and Mason El-Bishlawi of Farleigh took a 3&2 victory over the Royal Wimbledon pairing of Yusuf Sarwar and Jack Evans. The second match was also won by Farleigh,
with Tom Kelly and Michael Piscina winning 5&3 over Matthew Jones and Oliver Jones of Royal Wimbledon. This second match was not without incident, as on the 13th hole, having played his shot, one of the Royal Wimbledon players accidentally hit the on switch of his electric trolley as he replaced the club In the bag, and then could only watch as the trolley headed straight for the nearest available pond. The recovery operation took quite a few minutes, but both the trolley and the clubs were eventually hoisted back onto terra firma, albeit very wet and amazingly the player went on to win the hole! A great day of golf was rounded off by a meal for the players in the clubhouse and the prize presentation. We congratulate the 2016 Rookie League winners as follows: U18 – Wentworth U14 – Farleigh
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MCGINLEY CUP VICTORY LEAVES FOX DREAMING OF MORE QUINTA DO LAGO GLORY
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eenager Alfie Fox will have the exclusive chance to test his golfing skills against the cream of the game’s best up-and-coming junior players after claiming a convincing victory in the 2016 Paul McGinley Junior Cup at Quinta do Lago in Portugal. Fox, 17, a member at Club de Golf Quinta do Lago and at Roehampton on the outskirts of London, returned rounds of 74 and 73 on Quinta do Lago’s challenging par-72 Laranjal course to
CONGRATULATIONS U14 COUNTY CHAMPION Harry Crockett U13 COUNTY CHAMPION Shergo Kurdi (boys) Hyun-Ji Kim (girls) U15 COUNTY CHAMPION Enrique Dimayuga (boys) Jemma Milton (girls) U16 COUNTY CHAMPION Aadam Syed
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finish six strokes clear of Portugal’s Sara Gouveia to win the overall gross title under cloudless skies at the famous family resort in the Algarve. McGinley was on hand to present the one handicapper with his trophy in person, and not only did Fox have the chance to meet the 2014 European Ryder Cup-winning captain, but his success also earned him a prized place in this year’s Daily Telegraph BMW Junior Golf Championship.
JUNIOR IS DOUBLE CHAMPION
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unior Captain Harry Uzzell won the Men’s Club Championships at Chobham Golf Club. After coleading the first round on Saturday with a gross 74 in appalling conditions, he returned on Sunday for the second round and shot a fabulous gross 67 to win by 4 clear shots. Harry also retained his title as Chobham Junior Champion. Well done Harry!
U14 BOYS RETAIN SALVER FOR RECORD 6TH YEAR
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aving held the Salver for the past five years the Surrey lads were determined to make sure the Salver stayed in Surrey for a record sixth year. The Surrey team knew it would be a tough match at Stoneham as the Hampshire team use this venue for coaching so know the course very well. And that’s exactly how it proved to be with some very tough games that swayed one way then the other
between the counties, right across all the 12 matches. There was some fantastic golf played by all the players from the three Counties, which proved to be a great advert for junior golf. The results were: Surrey beat Sussex 16pts to 8pts Hampshire beat Sussex 16pts to 8pts Surrey and Hampshire drew 12pts to 12pts
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WINTER WARMER
Due to an overwhelming demand last year we will be offering a Winter Package again this year. Banstead Downs Golf Club, due to its being a fast draining downland course, ensures that we suffer far less in the wet Winter than many other local courses; even after the worst that our British weather can bring! The club is situated on the Surrey and South London border and is a Par 71 measuring 6,600 yards. Even though not the longest course in the area, one of the most challenging!
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JUNIOR NEWS
Angus Flanagan ONE TO WATCH
Member at: St Georges Hill and Woking Handicap: +3.4 When did you start playing golf and who was your inspiration? I was given some short junior clubs when I was five years old and initially played with my Dad at our local driving range. At the age of nine I started playing at Woking Golf Club. My Dad’s hero was Seve, so I grew up with images of him. Do you have a favourite player? It has to be Martin Kaymer and with him I would love to play with Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnson and Rickie Fowler. A real mix of skills and personalities. 2016 has been a great year for you what have been your highlights? Winning the Carris Trophy. As a result I was picked to play for England under 18s and we won the Home Internationals at Ballyliffin. At the presentation for the Carris, I was given honorary membership which was a real surprise and a lovely touch. 16
Are there specific areas of your game that you work and how do you monitor your results to try and identify any concerns you have? I spend a lot of time practising my chipping and putting, this is where you gain or lose a lot of shots, so I have always worked on this area. My Coach, Jim Christine works with me on a regular basis, pointing out little issues for me to work on. Surrey and England are keen for us to use Golf Data Lab and this helps me analyse where I am wasting shots and what I need to work on.
2016 Achievements: Winner of England Boys U18 Open Strokeplay Championship (The Carris) Part of England team that won the Home Internationals St Georges Hill Club Champion have the ability and the mental strength to give yourself the best chance.
What are your goals for 2017 and beyond?
What advice would you give young players just starting on their journey in golf?
I would like to go to a university in the US where I can work on my golf while gaining a good degree. I would like to keep progressing in golf and hopefully turn it into a career. I am aware of the challenges that come with that, not many go on to be successful, so you have to
Get yourself involved in something like the Surrey Rookie Tour, it’s great for competition, learning the rules and the disciplines of competitive golf and for making new friends. Golf is a great game and it opens up lots of opportunities for you and most of all, enjoy it. SURREY GOLF MAGAZINE
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ENGLAND’S WOMEN ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS
PEARSON TROPHY SURREY CUP
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Leatherhead won the Pearson Trophy on Thursday 29th July when they defeated Moor Park by five matches to two in the final.
SENIOR NEWS The England women’s team are European champions for the first time in 23 years...
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he team are celebrating a superb campaign after they beat Spain 4-3 at Oddur Golf Club in Iceland to win the gold medal at the European Ladies’ Team Championship. It’s their first victory since 1993 when, coincidentally, they also beat Spain to the title. Since then they’ve had three silvers and for the past three years, they’ve been involved in bronze medal play-offs but have left the championships empty handed on each occasion.
SAM ROWAN WINS SOUTH REGION MEDAL FINAL The England Golf Regional Medal Final took place at Blackmoor GC on Thursday 5 May. Sam Rowan (The Drift) won the event by playing 2 under her handicap and Mandy Hiscocks (Banstead Downs) was second, one shot behind. In the tournament for County Presidents, Surrey was represented by Rosemary Wallis and Terry Christie (Presidents), and Jill Thornhill and Roger Vincent (Past Presidents). Their total of 77 points saw them finish in 7th place and only 4 points behind the winners from Lincolnshire. Good effort!
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Today, though, it was the gold medal, with the winning point scored by English champion Bronte Law, who won all five of her games in last month’s Curtis Cup. The team, coached by Steve Robinson of Yorkshire and captained by Anne Baines of Lancashire, was Emma Allen (Meon Valley), Alice Hewson (Berkhamsted), Bronte Law (Bramhall), Meghan MacLaren (Wellingborough), Lizzie Prior (Burhill) and OIivia Winning (Rotherham)
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he Summer Foursomes took place at Tandridge GC on Wednesday 13 July. The Molly Gourlay trophies, awarded to the best pair who tee off from the 1st, was won convincingly by Sarah and Daria after a wonderful morning score of 40 points. Although they didn’t score quite so well in the afternoon they won by 4 shots from Hayley Barlow and Sue Dawes (Wimbledon Park). The Pam Barton trophies, awarded to the best pair who tee off from the 10th tee, was a closely fought contest. Linda and Leslie eventually won by 1 point from Tina Morrison-Sinclair and Lyn Johnson (The Wisley) on count back from Eleanor Rhodes and Viv Harrison (Bletchingley).
Felicity Christine (Woking) retained her title becoming the 2016 Senior Champion. Roz Adams (Addington Court) won the 60+ Championship. Clare Weatherill (Royal Wimbledon) is the new 60+ Handicap Champion.
CONGRATULATIONS Well done to Coombe Hill Ladies who won the ‘20th Annual Ladies National Tournament 2016’ at Shirley Golf Club Birmingham.
ANNABELL WINS SIR HENRY COOPER MASTERS Annabell Fuller (Roehampton Club) stormed to victory in the Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters at Nizels Golf Club. Up against a very strong field Annabell completed her 4 rounds in 4 under par and won by a massive 13 shots!
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fter three consecutive years as runners-up, Surrey were crowned County champions at Walton Heath CG on Friday 1st July. After four days of competition playing Kent, Middlesex, Hampshire and Sussex with
three morning foursomes matches and six afternoon singles matches against all the other counties, Surrey needed just two wins in the afternoon singles against Kent to win. Surrey was the only unbeaten team throughout the week.
LIZZIE RETAINS CRITCHLEY SALVER Pic: Leaderboard Photography
WIMBLEDON COMMON GC LADIES WINS PRESTIGIOUS DRUCE CLUB
he English Girls’ Under 18, Under 16 and Under 14 Championships were played at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club from Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th July. 12 Surrey girls took part. In the Under 18’s, Sammy Fuller (Roehampton Club) finished in 3rd place scoring 74,75,73,73 for a 72 hole total of 295. She finished only three shots behind the winner Cloe Frankish from Kent. In the Under 16 Championship Martha Lewis (St George’s Hill) was tied 11th with scores of 73,75,73 and 75. in the Under 14 Championship Annabell Fuller (Roehampton Club) was tied 5th and Ellie Lace (Royal Mid-Surrey) finished tied 12th. Many congratulations girls! Great scoring too! Well done to all the other Surrey girls who also took part.
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imbledon Common Golf Club Ladies team stormed to victory on their first attempt competing in the prestigious Druce Trophy run by the Surrey Ladies County Golf Association at the Drift Club in East Horsley. The Ladies Section of the Club was only formed 11 years so their triumph is even more encouraging for the development of golf on Wimbledon Common. They beat the Royal
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Automobile Club and Surbiton GC to second and third place. In a stunning display of skill and team work the four ladies went from strength to strength over the two rounds as they rose steadily through the ranks of the 60 clubs from all over Surrey in what was described by the SLCGA President, Rosemary Wallis, as Surrey’s biggest and most prestigious annual golf competition with 240 ladies taking part on the day.
he Critchley Salver was played on Tuesday 24 May at Sunningdale GC. Many congratulations to Lizzie Prior (Burhill) who returned from America and successfully defended her title. Lizzie won by two shots from Surrey team mate Inci Mehmet (Royal Mid Surrey). Lizzie has had a hectic Summer , she has helped Surrey to win County Week, finished runner up in the English Womens Championship and was part of the winning England team at both the recent Women’s Home Internationals. and at the European Championships in Iceland.
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DISCOVER BRAMSHAW GOLF CLUB THE NEW FOREST’S FRIENDLIEST CLUB Set in the heart of the New Forest just minutes from the M27, enjoy two completely contrasting 18-hole courses including Hampshire’s oldest golf course. Test your golf skills on the gentle, undulating fairways of the Manor Course or on the open heathland of our Forest Course. Proudly family-owned, visitors and members alike will enjoy the warmest of welcomes and hospitality.
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WINTER TEAM OPENS Held once a month from October to April, alternating between the Manor Course and Forest Course, Hampshire oldest golf course played Four ball team entry just £92 Includes coffee and breakfast refreshments OPEN TO ALL – whether you’re a visitor or a member elsewhere. For more information or an entry form, visit: www.bramshaw.co.uk/team_competitions or simply contact us.
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NEWS EXTRA
NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR MOORE PLACE GOLF CLUB An attractive parkland golf course, open all year round – ideal for beginners and experienced players alike • Parkland course • 9 holes • 2103 yards • Par 66
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oore Place Golf Club is a charming parkland, 9-hole course hidden away just half a mile from Esher town centre. This superb value course is open all year round and is ideal for beginners and experienced players alike. Many players started their golfing careers here and have fond memories of this intricate and challenging course. What the course lacks in length it makes up for with its tight drives and sharp doglegs. The very nature of the landscape and sub-soil allows it to be free draining and therefore the course remains open when many are forced to close. Opened in 1926 by Harry Vardon (six times Open Champion) Moore Place had changed very little (apart from some holes being lengthened) but recently it has undergone an extensive revamp of both the course and its facilities. The new clubhouse opened in February of this year, it incorporates a fully stocked pro shop and you can now enjoy a hot or cold drink on the veranda overlooking the course or inside while watching Sky Sports. The course itself has also been dramatically improved. A new course layout has been implemented along with new bunkering. The greens are some of the
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best around and with the ongoing investment this course is set to become one of the pinnacle 9 hole pay and play facilities in the South. Visitors are always welcome. Green fees start from just £9 for 9 holes with no booking required midweek. Professional and friendly staff are on hand for advice on equipment and custom fittings. Lessons are available both on the practice area and on the course if required. For information on becoming a member please call 01372 463533 or visit www.mooreplacegolf.co.uk
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Moore Place Golf Club A warm welcome awaits... • Parkland course • 9 holes • 2103 yards
• Visitors welcome
• Par 66
• Professional and friendly staff
• New club house
• Lessons available
• Improved course layout
• Open all year round
• Fully stocked pro shop
• Sky sports
For further assistance or information on becoming a member please call 01372 463533 or visit our website www.mooreplacegolf.co.uk
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SEEING IS BELIEVING How to film and what to look for in your golf swing By Steve Blacklee
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t’s been widely accepted in golf coaching for many years that what golfers feel they do in their golf swings is often far from the reality. The days of coaching by standing on the teaching tee telling a pupil what they could be doing better and expecting them to understand by words and demonstration only are long gone (or they should be). With the advancement in technology it’s never been easier to film your golf swing yourself. There are many easily accessible devices such as mobile phones or tablets that have camera functions, many of which have high shutter speed facilities for fast moving objects such as the club head, that could be used to improve your golf. Before you head to the range, phone in hand to film your swing, here are some tips on how to maximise using your technology.
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HOW TO FILM FROM ‘DOWN THE LINE’ Amongst other aspects, this angle provides important feed back on the plane of the swing, ie the angle in which the shaft balances both on the back swing and down swing. However, the camera angle has to be correct otherwise it can give a false impression (pic 1). Set up with your feet parallel to an alignment rod (or club) and about 3 inches inside these. You can then align your camera directly down the alignment rod, ideally from about waist height. This should give you a square view of the side of the body and the lead leg and hip should be completely out of view. You don’t need too much scenery!
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So zoom in and film from just below the feet to a little above where the club will be on the back swing. Good things to check from the down the line view: POSTURE: Three good clean angles in the calf, thigh and lower spine with the weight centred vertically down through
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the back of the shoulder, front of the knee to balls of the feet. Use drawing tools on the V1 Golf app to check this (pic 2). BODY ANGLES: Check your body angles and height variance through the swing. It sounds logical to maintain the exact height through the swing but such is the dynamics and forces being created in the golf swing,
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some up or down movement in the head is fine. Check out videos online of the world’s best players and you’ll be amazed at how much they change their height through the swing! Too much (more than 2 inches) indicates a problem with the pivot motion (pic 3). continued on page 26
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PLANE OF CLUB: Try to get the club working up and down a similar plane for the back and downswing. A good reference for this is between the shoulder and elbow. The plane affects the club path so it’s an important point. Make sure your camera angles are good (pic 4)! TOP OF THE BACKSWING: With a full swing the club should point at the target at the top of the backswing and the left arm should be level to the shoulders. HOW TO FILM FROM ‘FACE ON’
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Not as critical to get right as the down the line view but try to get the camera at a right angle to the target line and positioned directly in front of you. Again, don’t film with too wide a view. The smaller the image the more difficult it is to see smaller details so keep the zoom in close with minimal dead space under the ball or above the club at the top. Good things to check from face on... BALL POSITION: This very easily creeps too far back or too far forward without the player realising it. Until you actually check the ball position properly, you really don’t know where it is as it is not easy to look down at your feet and get the right perspective on ball position. Check it from a square, face on view with the camera and see if the ball is positioned where you thought it was (pic 5).
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GRIP: Check to see if you can see 2 knuckles on the left hand. If you can, chances are the right hand will fit into the correct position too. Less than 2 knuckles is termed a weak grip and could lead to a fade or slice whereas more knuckles is strong and can lead to a hook. BODY TURN ON BACK SWING: Make sure you have a 90’ shoulder turn on the back swing with the spine angle tilted slightly away from the target. This will help the chest turn behind the ball and transfer weight to right side (pic 6).
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FINISHING POSITION: Turn through to a full finish with the trailing shoulder closer to the target than the lead with the body fully rotated through and the weight on 90/10 on the forward foot. A good body rotation through the back and the downswing greatly increase the chances of the hands, arms and club also working in harmony with the body to form a simple coordinated golf swing (pic 7).
Steve Blacklee operates his own golf academy at The Golf Studio in Lower Kingswood, Surrey. For coaching enquiries contact Steve on 01737 833444 or email contact@thegolfstudio.info
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MEET THE PRO
Date of birth: 2 September 1974 Hometown: Dundee, Scotland Current club: Foxhills Resort Turned Pro: 1996 Brand of clubs used: Nike Favourite club in the bag: Lob wedge
GREG BRODIE Head SLGA coach Greg was voted by Golf World magazine as one of the top 100 coaches in the UK&I in 2012. Recently becoming one of only seven UKCC Level 4 coaches in the country and the first in the UK to get the highly demanding Bull3D certification. He teaches players of all levels from the club golfer to the England first team squad members and numerous professional golfers. His list of qualifications is vast and has journeyed around the world learning from the greatest in an endeavour to become the best coach he can be.
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MEET THE PRO
At what age did you start playing golf and which club did you start at?
Which is your favourite course worldwide?
I started at Monifieth Links, in Dundee at around 10.
Tough, but Kiawa Island, Carolina or Kingston Heath in Australia
Who was/is your biggest influence?
What course is on your bucket list that you have not played yet?
Mark Bull, soon to be Dr Mark Bull, one of the biggest brains in golf. Which is your favourite Surrey course (apart from the one you are resident at) and why? Sunningdale Old, it is just a wonderful, spiritual experience every time I play it, although I cannot split it with the West at Wentworth.
Augusta. What have been the highlights and low points of your career? The high point was watching a disabled man who had not played in 16 years hit a ball from a Paramobile cart. The low point is every time a player moves on. What’s your favourite on course energy snack/drink?
Any of the 5 holes in one’s!
Grape flavoured Nuun.
What do you enjoy doing off the course?
Which Surrey club has the best half way hut?
Walking my dog, being with my family, training, reading and playing tennis.
I have to say Foxhills or Sunningdale. What advice would you give to the Surrey youngsters wanting to turn professional? Own your own game, question everyone around you, work harder and smarter than everyone else, learn the art of scoring, don’t obsess with technique and remember that movement variability is necessary to become skilled. Become a problem solver, believe in yourself, surround yourself with people that are better golfers than you, stretch yourself in practice, never waste a shot. But above all be a good human.
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What has been your most career defining shot so far?
Dream foursome (living)? Gary Player, Marcus Fraser, Anthony Robbins and Will I Am. Dream foursome (living or dead)? Harry Vardon, Jack Nicklaus, Moe Norman and Tiger. If you could change one aspect, rule or thing about golf, what would it be and why? What would I change in golf? That it would be given more main stream media coverage to encourage growth at grass route level.
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SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight
Drift Golf Club The Drift Golf Club in East Horsley, Surrey is home to a magnificent, par 73 championship course and is just a few minutes’ drive from junction 10 of the M25 and A3. Designed by British Open Winner Sir Henry Cotton and architect Robert Sandow the course opened in 1975 and makes superb use of the mature oak woodland on which it was built.
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ince 2001 the club has been privately owned by the Connell Family who also own and manage Badgemore Park in Henley-on-Thames. Members of both clubs speak highly of the significant levels of annual investment made by the owners and the resulting quality of the courses and clubhouse facilities. COURSE The course at The Drift is cleverly designed with four starting and finishing points right by the clubhouse
creating four loops of four or five holes, ideal for multi tee starts or sneaking out for some evening practice to hone your skills. The tree lined course rewards accuracy but with a lack of significant rough it is usually fairly straightforward to find your ball after an occasional errant shot. The club’s goal for course set up is to create a tough but fair challenge for all golfers. With four sets of distance markers on each hole the course yardage ranges from 5029 to 6443. This allows all standard of golfers to enjoy the beautiful golf course. MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS Top quality playing surfaces are always at the forefront of the management teams thinking. In 2011 the owners took the enormous decision to invest in a fully automated irrigation system
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to all greens, tees, approaches and fairways. The fantastic presentation results since the installation of the irrigation system are now evident to all who visit. Any golfer who hasn’t visited for a while may be excused for remembering hard, sometimes unfair bounces, lost balls and huge swathes of rhododendrons which previously lined the fairways – not anymore. To some, a controversial decision was made to clear large areas of the beloved purple ‘rhodys’ which flanked the fairways as part of a woodland management programme to allow the wonderful oak woodland to thrive. This work has not only created a much fairer feel to the course with more generous landing areas but it has helped alleviate the bane of all golfers, slow play, leading to a much more pleasurable experience.
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PRACTICE FACILITIES • One of the few driving ranges in Surrey with a large grass teeing area • 20 driving range mats (three are under a ‘DryRange’ practice shelter) • Practice bunker • Chipping green and putting green • Range ball tokens are available ‘dawn ‘til dusk’ from the Pro Shop and bar for members and guests of the club. • During the next 18 months the club is hopeful of achieving a significant upgrade to the practice facilities which will see the range outfield totally re-landscaped with covered bays and new short-game areas. If planning is permitted, this opportunity will also be taken to add a new state-of-the-art indoor coaching academy with the latest simulator and club-fitting technology.
TUITION AND JUNIOR ACADEMY PGA Head Professional, Sam Quirke provides a first class Pro-Shop and coaching service. His clientele ranges from his thriving beginner junior and ladies academy to scratch golfers and PGA Professionals alike. Sam has grown a reputation for hosting other world renowned golf instructors as guest coaches and this impressive list includes ‘@TrackmanMaestro’ AKA Joseph Mayo, Andrew Rice, Andy Plummer and Martin Chuck. Head PGA Assistant, Phil Robson has developed some very strong relationships with local schools and developed a reputation as ‘the place to go to’ for excellent junior coaching. To enquire about golf tuition with Sam or Phil please call 01483 284772 or email proshop@driftgolfclub.com
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Many long term members describe the course now as being ‘by far the best condition in the club’s history’. THE CLUB With a thriving club membership all sections strive to maintain a fair, fun and enjoyable balance of social and competitive golf when planning the annual fixtures diary, as well as numerous terrific social events throughout the year. Weekend mornings are reserved exclusively for members and their guests, this is when the majority of competitive mens golf is played including numerous fun matches against other clubs. A vibrant and well organised seniors section enjoy a four tee start each Monday morning enabling a large field of players to start and finish in good time. This creates a fantastic
atmosphere at lunchtime and allows a fun prize giving full of witty banter and camaraderie. The ladies section meets for a friendly and relaxed game each Tuesday morning and also have a well organised schedule of weekend events for the 7-day ladies and wider mixed section. A number of other member roll-ups take place each Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays.
VISITING AND PLAYING Outside times reserved for members, visitors and societies are welcome to experience the delights the club and the course have to offer. A variety of membership options are available with some vacancies in most categories. The club is keen to encourage ladies and couples to join in the growing mixed section. For further information or to receive a free ‘Drift Privilege Card’ offering reductions, please visit www.driftgolfclub.com
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CORNWALL a glorious golfing destination Looking for stunning coastal fairways, challenging courses and indulgent golf hotels? Hit a hole-in-one with our guide to some of the finest golf courses and attractions in Cornwall.
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ornwall has a multitude of great golf courses to choose from whatever your handicap, both experienced golfers and novices will abandon competitive natures and the frustration of bad play, as your focus is permanently shifted to stunning sea views, pockets of woodland and the surrounding blankets of undulating countryside.
ST ENODOC near Padstow: Overlooking the Camel Estuary with Padstow on one side and the north Atlantic coast to the other, St Enodoc has a setting to rival its incredible form and unsurprisingly the golfing elite are quick to shower praise on this acclaimed course – it’s among Golf Digest’s top 100 greatest courses in the world no less! The terrain is undulating and the holes challenging thus favouring players with courage and accuracy. Did you know? Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman, had a house close to the 12th hole and his coffin was carried the length of the 10th hole in driving rain to his burial in the St Enodoc churchyard in 1984. THE POINT at Polzeath: A remarkable transformation has been undertaken over the last four years. The old driving range has gone and in
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stay and play With a stunning cliff-top location overlooking St Austell Bay, the Carlyon Bay offers the perfect golfing escape
CORNWALL’S FINEST The Carlyon Bay Hotel Spa & Golf combines the best of everything. A complimentary round of golf per person per day on the spectacular 18 hole 6,500 yard par 72 Championship course is included as well as an AA Rosette award winning dinner, room & breakfast available at the 4 star luxury Carlyon Bay hotel, there is nowhere better to stay as a golfing society or group of friends. Other facilities include a 6 acre practice ground, 9 hole approach course, 2 putting lawns and full use of the hotels extensive spa & leisure facilities.
PRICES FROM
Call 01726 812304 Visit www.carlyonbay.com Email reservations@carlyonbay.com Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 3RD
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OFF THE COURSE... Hangloose
Choose from a brilliant range of adventure activities, designed for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. Fly on England’s longest and fastest zip wire, plummet at 50mph from 65ft over a cliff edge on a giant swing, challenge yourself to climb K2, or take a leap of faith from a 12-metre platform! You can book online or simply turn up.
Padstow Harbour
http://hanglooseadventure.com The Minack
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This beach is Cornwall’s most precious with the world famous open-air theatre of Minack carved into the granite cliffs above, the vista is spectacular. A summer programme of plays and musicals offers the ultimate outdoor theatre. www.minack.com The Eden Project
Once a china clay pit this extraordinary attraction now houses some of the biggest greenhouses in the world and has become a place to discover a wealth of plants and natural wonders. www.edenproject.com
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its place sit seven stunning new stateof-the-art apartments offering superb accommodation with stunning views for any holiday. Spacious living space with underfloor heating, log burning fires and wet rooms. There are four 3-bedroom apartments and three 2-bedroom apartments, all of which can be configured as doubles or twins. The golf course has equally changed beyond recognition, it is now in fabulous condition with greens to rival the best. The course has been largely redesigned by the new owners under the guidance of architect Tim Lobb. A lot of attention has gone into the presentation and definition, bunkers have been rebuilt and put in the right position and the rough has been cut back and thinned out to help with the speed of play. Alongside all of this you have a wonderful restaurant with spectacular views and health club, with indoor pool, to work off any excess.
This winter the new owners are completing the final piece of the jigsaw, by totally remodelling and enlarging the bar which will make the most of the stunning views. A ‘must visit’. TREVOSE near Padstow: This Harry Colt designed Championship Course ranks as one of Britain’s top links golf courses and in keeping with most Colt designs is set out in two loops of 9 holes. Tee off to spectacular views over the north Cornish coast. Get ready to test every club in your bag for a challenge awaits at each and every hole. The 9 hole Headland Course offers an alternative to the Championship Course with a testing layout and fast greens. There’s also a Short Course ideal for beginners, juniors and accomplished golfers looking to refine their short game.
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• 18 hole golf course • redesigned by Tim Lobb • 4-bay covered driving range • dog friendly • new luxury apartments • award winning restaurant • fully fitted health club • 18m pool and sauna • classes including pilates, yoga, spinning • spa room • 700m grass airstrip • 15 minutes walk from Polzeath beach • coastal footpaths on your doorstep info@thepointatpolzeath.co.uk • www.thepointatpolzeath.co.uk 01208 863 000 • The Point at Polzeath St Minver Nr Polzeath Cornwall PL27 6QT
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OFF THE COURSE... Cycle the Camel Trail Visitors flock to the multi-use Camel Trail for its easy going, off-road credentials. Following a former railway line it means there are no inclines – the whole 18 miles is just lovely and flat, perfect for those that have recently mastered two wheels or for grown-ups carrying precious loads. www.cameltrailmap.co.uk Walk in the footsteps of giants
Whether by boat or by foot the journey to St Michael’s Mount is an adventure and waiting is a world of fanciful tales bursting with courage and heroics. www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
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Trethorne
TRETHORNE HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB near Launceston: Set in the beautiful county of Cornwall, Trethorne offers the perfect blend of a picturesque and easily accessible location. Situated 30 minutes from Plymouth just outside Launceston, two minutes off the A30. The golf course presents a scenic par 71 parkland layout, with wonderful views stretching to the north coast. The chef and his team are on hand to pamper you with culinary delights to tempt any taste buds. The hotel comprises of lodges and cottages with comfortable en-suite rooms serviced with tea and coffee making facilities wi-fi and flat screen TV. Just 20 minutes from the north coast, a ‘must’ to see after an enjoyable round of golf. Bed and Breakfast and unlimited golf from just £84.00 per person twin sharing. WEST CORNWALL: For golf with a view it doesn’t get much better. Moulded around the natural contours of the Hayle Estuary and Porth Kidney Sands, St Ives Bay and Godrevy Lighthouse offer a memorable backdrop to almost every hole. And the course is just as impressive as the view
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with testing holes and fine conditions. Established in 1889 making it the oldest course in Cornwall. CAPE CORNWALL: The first and last 18 hole golf course in Britain, Cape Cornwall Golf Course is a must-do on the definitive golfing bucket list. Set on the cliff tops in far west Cornwall with stunning sea views and undulating fairways it is renowned for being as quirky as it is challenging. continued on page 38
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Home to one of the UK’s top links courses... and so much more! Experience the magic of Trevose Located on the spectacular North Cornwall coast, Trevose offers three stunning courses for golfers of all abilities. Relax in our 4-5 star rated accommodation and explore the sandy beaches, breathtaking coastal walks and some of the country’s best loved attractions... all on our doorstep. We promise a holiday to remember, with or without your clubs.
Tel: (01841) 520208 www.trevose-gc.co.uk Constantine Bay, Padstow, North Cornwall PL28 8JB
Accommodation • ‘Constantine’ restaurant • Performance centre • Tennis courts • Swimming pool • Therapy room • Golf shop & boutique • Children’s play area
TRETHORNE GOLF CLUB & HOTEL Great value Cornish golf breaks – the perfect place to stay and play
Trethorne Golf Club, Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8QE Tel: 01566 86903 | Email: reservation@trethornegolflcub.com | www.trethornegolfclub.com
OFF THE COURSE... Camel Creek Adventure Park Shrouded in myths and legends this is a vibrant and welcoming visitor destination, uniquely interpreting the legends of the area and famous for delivering great adventures and days out for the whole family. The Park is an all-weathers’ attraction and open all year round, with annual activities reflecting the seasons. www.camelcreek.co.uk The life of a Cornish Miner To understand the life and times of Cornish miners head to Geevor Tin Mine. Outside exhibitions give an insight into the daily workings of the mine which started extracting tin in 1911 and inside everything is preserved as it was on the last day of the mine’s operation in 1990. www.geevor.com
WHERE TO EAT...
The View restaurant in St Merryn has a striking interior with a welcoming feel and some of the freshest local produce in the area. Outstanding food is complimented by a selection of fine wines, drinks and coffees. A heated terrace offers stunning views. Book in advance. A hidden gem, not to be missed. www.theviewharlyn.co.uk
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Budock Vean
BUDOCK VEAN near Falmouth: Originally designed by five times Open Winner, James Braid, this challenging 9 hole/18 tee golf course is set in mature parkland on the slopes of the Helford River. And the fun doesn’t stop when the clubs are packed away; this is where the golfing experience extends way beyond your time on the course. Enjoy a golf inspired break in the four-star Budock Vean Hotel, stay in a self-catering cottage or keep an eye on play from your very own holiday home.
hotel and celebrate scoring a hole-inone in the Nineteen Bistro and Bar which overlooks the course.
MULLION: Another west Cornwall hero course can be found in Mullion just a few miles from the most southerly point on the British mainland. The coastal course here is epitomised by amazing views and unique challenges – you’ll find yourself teeing off on a cliff edge on the 11th hole – and the club prides itself on excellent year-round conditions.
HOLYWELL BAY: A stunning course situated on the spectacular north Cornwall coastline. With first class fairways and grade one greens, not to mention panoramic countryside and coastal views overlooking the delightful Holywell Bay beach, the course offers 18 short, but challenging par 3 holes. Also home to the largest pitch and putt course in the region – you’ll love the famous cliff-hanging 17th hole!
LANHYDROCK: Exciting and enthralling golfers from the 1st hole to the 18th is the course at Lanhydrock which lies in a sheltered wooded valley in Bodmin. With the clubs packed away retire to the 45-bedroom contemporary
CARLYON BAY: Combining a stunning 18 hole championship course with a luxury hotel, Carlyon Bay is perfect for golfers looking for a break where the golf is as worldclass as the accommodation. Play to magnificent coastal views then relax with a blissful spa pamper or with a drink in hand in one of the many dining and lounge options.
For more information visit: www.visitcornwall.com
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Simply stunning, from fairway to finish Fly from Gatwick to Cornwall in 45 mins* Cornwallairportnewquay.com *Flight time only - does not include check-in
V-Classic Fairway "After years of using 'modern technology' it was refreshing to be hitting your persimmon headed woods, and discovering there is no loss of performance in overall shot result. I found the fairway woods most impressive, as I could work the ball and still obtain the distances I require. I would recommend to anyone!" Greg Smith, Head Professional. "Persimmon Golf's woods are timeless. Striking these clubs from the centre, they perform as well as any club with the added advantage of the V-shaped sole which cuts through tough lies better than metal equivalents. When coaching with EGO, our clients are surprised at how easy it is to strike the ball and how explosive they are from the rough. Combining performance with the classy traditional look is like driving a Rolls Royce with a Ferrari engine." Nick Pateman, Elite Golf Organisation.
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Looking for a fantastic experience on your next society or away day? Why not come and play Waterlooville Golf Club, home of the 2016 English Women’s County Finals?
We welcome groups from 12 to 100+ players. Waterlooville Golf Club is one of Hampshire’s friendliest clubs and you are sure to have a great experience, from the warm welcome, to the fantastic championship course right through to the great food after your game. If you haven’t played it, put it on your bucket list! The friendliness of the welcome, the presentation of the course and the quality of the greens were all outstanding. Andra, Gloucestershire Team Captain
GOLF DA YS FROM A S LITTLE AS £31.5 0
To book your day at Waterlooville Golf Club please call 023 9226 3388 or email admin@waterloovillegolfclub.co.uk
LITTLEHAMPTON GOLF CLUB Looking for a great golfing experience beside the seaside for your Society day? With packages available from just £35.00 why not head for the only links course in West Sussex? At Littlehampton you are always sure of a warm welcome, whatever the weather, and we offer a great day’s golf and a wide range of menu options to suit your own requirements.
Littlehampton Golf Club, 170 Rope Walk, Riverside West, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5DL
T: 01903 717170 E: secretary@littlehamptongolf.co.uk www.littlehamptongolf.co.uk
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IRELAND’S WEST AND THE BEST OF WINTER GOLF
Carne: Dunes rise 500 feet, promising the biggest and most adventurous links experience in the world. Rated 10th in Ireland by Golf World.
In the West of Ireland, winter offers the warmest of welcomes. Whether it’s before or after enjoying glorious golf, it is time for the famous céad míle fáilte
Connemara: The perfect 360° setting for a links, which stretches over dunes and Connemara’s fabled rocky terrain. Rated 35th by Golf World.
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herever you happen to find yourself in the West, you can be sure you’ll be greeted like an old friend... for the Irish céad míle fáilte translates as ‘a hundred thousand welcomes’. The region’s five exceptional golf courses teeter on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, and, combined with the wide choice of hotels, the winter golf packages are designed to suit every budget and warm your heart. Enjoy the open fires at Abbeyglen Castle, in the romantic setting of Connemara’s Twelve Bens, or try the boutique Talbot Hotel in the heart of Belmullet village. The nearby Broadhaven Bay Hotel has views over the region’s rugged landscapes as well as a spa to help you unwind. In Enniscrone, overlooking the golf course, the Diamond Coast Hotel has
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The five courses are:
County Sligo: This Harry Colt classic combines an intriguing variety of links holes and majestic scenery. Rated 12th by Golf World.
some of the largest rooms you could ask for, while the Riverside, in Sligo town, is close to a hive of pubs and nightlife. No matter where you find yourself you will also be right next to the 1,500 mile-long Wild Atlantic Way. It boasts some of the world’s most stunning scenery… much of it on view from these five acclaimed golf courses. Three London airports (Gatwick, Stansted and Luton) fly to the heart of this region.
Enniscrone: A links to test your abilities. Beautifully shaped and routed, the big dunes promise several blind shots. Rated 16th by Golf World. Westport: Set under the gaze of Croagh Patrick, Westport is a mature, rolling parkland. Rated 64th by Golf World.
Visit www.westofirelandgolf.com to discover what’s on offer. +353 97 82292 ext. 2 or email us at info@westofirelandgolf.com
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There’s nothing quite like playing links golf in Winter. The brisk wind, the raw beauty, the perfect fairways unaffected by the weather. Links and seaside golf have their advantages. And, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, on Ireland’s West coast, those advantages are vast. Now multiply these by a factor of five for the five courses which dazzle the coastline. Carne, Connemara, County Sligo, Enniscrone
and Westport are the courses luring British golfers across the Irish Sea. With the Winter Packages on offer (see www.westofirelandgolf.com), that is little wonder. Three London airports fly direct to the heart of this region (Gatwick, Stansted and Luton) and there are plenty of hotels waiting to welcome you... especially after a wonderful winter’s day on the links. Irish coffee, anyone?
Where land and sea collide and untamed beauty abounds For details of golf/accommodation packages please contact: +353 97 82292 extension 2 or email us at info@westofirelandgolf.com www.westofirelandgolf.com [Photos: Carne, Connemara, County Sligo, Enniscrone and Westport]
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A FUSION OF LEISURE AND WORLD-CLASS GOLFING A visit to Fancourt, situated in South Africa’s famous Garden Route is a ‘must add’ to every golfer’s bucket list
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ancourt is positioned as one of South Africa’s most sought-after destinations, located against the backdrop of the breath taking Outeniqua Mountains, 7Km from George Airport. Appreciated by discerning travellers worldwide, avid golfers and their families, Fancourt delivers an extraordinary leisure experience and easy access to the best of the famous Garden Route. Visitors are invited to stay a while, selecting from a choice of two hotels on
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this famed estate. The Fancourt Hotel is an exceptional blend of modern luxury and classic elegance, offering 115 luxurious rooms and suites that cater for every need for families, individual travellers or golfing groups. Rooms are situated around the facilities with views of the golf warm up area, Montagu golf course or beautiful landscaped gardens. For a more boutique experience, there is the stately Manor House, recognised as ‘Africa’s Best Romantic Boutique Hotel’. The Manor House is
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the crown of the Fancourt estate. As a National Monument, it is exquisitely furnished and decorated with sensual finishes, offering accommodation of uncompromising quality. Fusing oldworld with new-world style, its design combines modern sophistication with its original wooden finishes. Its luxury amenities include the stately Monty Bar, the Manor House Library, a private swimming pool, and the Manor House Lounge which provides an elegant setting for afternoon teas. The Manor
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House also incorporates eco-friendly design features, providing a refreshing outlook on contemporary travel. A stay here assures guests the attentions of a personalised butler service, five-star luxuries and conveniences in keeping with its genteel atmosphere. Golf takes pride of place at Fancourt, and deservedly so. All of the estate’s 18-hole golf courses – continued on page 46
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Montagu, Outeniqua and The Links are ranked in the top 20 South African golf courses for 2016. They have garnered praise from the international golfing community and their fairways attract players from all corners of the globe. THE LINKS The Links is the golfing hallmark of the Fancourt estate. Featuring an
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undulating, windswept terrain and dune-style landscape, the course is the collaborative handiwork of golfing icon, Gary Player, course designer, Phil Jacobs and Fancourt’s owner, Dr Hasso Plattner. The Links course has once again been ranked 1st in the Golf Digest ranking of South African golf courses for 2016. No stranger to this prestigious accolade, the course was awarded this same title in 2011, as well as 2014, and has once again this year clinched top spot. Transformed from an airfield into a piece of environmental and golfing heritage, The Links has hosted some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, including the Presidents Cup (2003), the SA Open (2005) and the 2012 Volvo Golf Champions European Tour. Inspired by the famous links courses of the British Isles, The Links is considered a masterpiece and
plays host to a range of global golfing legends including John Bland, Justin Rose, Retief Goosen, Branden Grace and Ernie Els. Apart from its distinctive design, The Links has been lauded for its vital role in environmental sustainability and awarded a designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperation Sanctuary. This certification necessitated a degree of ecological value that includes wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, chemical use reduction and safety, water conservation and other environmental factors. A detailed stroke saver takes golfers through the course, providing distance measurements and images that assist players with navigating the course’s extensive rises and falls. continued on page 48
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The Links is a private Club, but limited tee times are available for guests staying at Fancourt Hotel or Manor House. MONTAGU Originally designed by Gary Player, Fancourt’s Montagu course has developed into one of the finest 18hole parkland layouts, earning it the number 6 position on Golf Digest SA’s list of top golf courses in the country. Exquisitely conditioned to provide a riveting golfing experience, this tree-lined course covers large tracts of varying terrain on rolling land. OUTENIQUA Ranked number 16 in South Africa, Fancourt’s Outeniqua golf course
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presents an 18-hole parkland layout that is tailored to provide a laidback golfing experience. The course provides for easier game play than its counterpart, the Montagu while offering its fair share of challenges and water hazards on as many as 11 of its holes. Designed by Gary Player and named after the mountain range that forms its breath-taking backdrop, the course is pristinely conditioned to accommodate a large volume of players. In addition, a warm-up area, featuring a full-length range and a chipping and bunker practice area, is available to golfers before play. Golf carts are offered for hire, weather permitting. Fancourt also boasts an exceptional golf academy with state-ofthe-art teaching facilities, backed up by the expertise of PGA professionals. Off the course there are a multitude of leisure choices available, top choice would be the indulgent treatments at the world-class spa, the perfect place to unwind, escape life’s stresses and nourish the soul. Sport, harmony, well-being and
adventure are key components of a fulfilling experience and guests can opt for a variety of activities on offer at the Leisure Centre onsite to food and wine tours in the nearby area. Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy an energetic jaunt through the neighbouring nature reserve. Fancourt boasts several awards including the pre-mentioned ‘Best Romantic Boutique Hotel for The Manor House, as well as TripAdvisor’s 2016 Traveller’s Choice ranking of 13th in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels category in South Africa. Fancourt Hotel itself however is a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, guaranteeing visitors a very high standard on and off the course as well. It’s no wonder therefore that the estate enjoys a remarkable number of return visitors eager to repeat their outstanding Fancourt experience.
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Your home for golf in the North West of Ireland... & “A river runs through it...� Mount Falcon estate is ideally located in North County Mayo providing convenient access to 12 golf courses within an hour's drive including the top championship links courses of Carne-Belmullet, Enniscrone and County Sligo/Rosses Point, All voted in the Top 20 courses in Ireland. The epicentre of the 100 acre parkland estate is the multi award winning hotel and selection of luxurious lodges, on site activities include; a golf driving range, clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry, a leisure facility and spa, 4 miles of Woodland trails, Kitchen Garden, fishing on our trout lake and 2 miles of prolific salmon fishing on the world famous, River Moy. Contact us today for more information: Mount Falcon, Foxford Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Tel: 00353 (0) 96 74472 Email: info@mountfalcon.com Web: www.mountfalcon.com
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MALLORCA A PARADISE FOR GOLFERS Golf in Mallorca is about two hours away from most UK airports. With such a diverse choice of excellent golf courses, this sun-kissed island, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, has become an important landmark on the golf tourism circuit. CLUB DE GOLF SON SERVERA Length 5844 yards Par 72 Design John Harris/ Francisco López Segalés As a unique members club and the second oldest club on the isalnd of Mallorca This 18 hole course lays below a range of pine clad mountains with glorious views over the bay of Cala Millor. Both experienced and rookie players will enjoy their game through challenging lakes and bunkers. Son Servera is, for the greatest part, a
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gently undulating parkland course with generous fairways and rough kept to a length where finding the off line shot does not cause too many difficulties. The errant shot is much more likely to be punished by the intervention of one of the many evergreen oak, pine, olive, carob and palm trees that dot the course blocking the way to the pin. There is, however, always a range of shots on offer providing realistic options for both accomplished and more modest players. All parts of the course give fine views of the pine clad mountains which protect the course from the worst of any winter storms and from many holes there are splendid views over the Bay of Cala Millor.
SON QUINT GOLF Length 6852 yards Par 72 Design R. Espinosa & K. Rossknecht Arabella Golf Son Quint is situated adjacent to the Son Vida Urbanization. Intense nature features as far as the eye can see and due to its location, Son Quint continually offers fantastic views over the bay and city of Palma. Son
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Quint is the youngest Golf course of the island. Native vegetation, modern and elegant design makes this course perfect. A golf course for beginners and experienced players alike.
CAPDEPERA GOLF Length 5890 Par 72 Design Dan Maples Inaugerated in 1989, Capdepera Golf is one of the most beautiful golf courses on the island, where you will enjoy peace and tranquillity as you play. Its 15th hole was repeatedly voted the most beautiful by Mallorca Magazine. It contains a mixture of fairways, six lakes and spacious greens with the last six holes being nestled among the mountains of Arta.
GOLF PARK MALLORCA PUNTIRÓ Length 6047 Par 71 Design Nicklaus Design Company The course has been designed according to the topography of the land, without alterations in the field. The natural vegetation composed of pines, wild
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olive trees, carob-trees and bushes have been taken care of, to provide the player with the natural environment of the island. This, together with the absence of buildings along the course, puts the player in an integral golf zone. A complete net of car paths communicate all the holes. The difficulty of the course is average, though it can reach high levels from the back tees. High-precision holes and holes for great hitters are displayed.
GOLF DE ANDRATX Length 6650 Par 72 Design Rodney Barr Not just 18 holes – but 18 unforgettable challenges. Golf de Andratx is a dream of a golf course in
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the South-West of Mallorca, with its four par fives and seven ponds, it is one of the most outstandingly designed and most technically demanding courses in the Mediterranean. The 609-meter ‘Green Monster’ (No. 6, par 5), is the longest hole in Spain and is regarded as an absolute highlight for the ambitious golfer. The hole plays uphill and each shot has to avoid bunkers and water hazards. Shortly after that, the tee known as ‘Eine Liebe auf Mallorca’ (No. 8, par 4) offers a spectacular view across the bay of Camp de Mar.
REAL GOLF DE BENDINAT Length 5660 Par 70 Design Martin Hawtree The perfect combination between beauty and location. The Real Golf de Bendinat is located 7kms west of Palma in an extensive wooded valley in the heart of the Bendinat Urbanization. It enjoys the perfect combination of beauty and nature with spectacular views of the bay of Palma, Cabrera and Bendinat Castle.
Located between the sea and the mountains it offers the golfer a unique playing experience. Most of the holes are well defined by trees from the tee and the greens are protected by bunkers and or lakes, making the player choose carefully the shot to take, rewarding those who have made the right decision with good results.
FURTHER INFORMATION GETTING THERE: Monarch, the scheduled leisure airline, operates year round flights to Majorca from Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton, Leeds Bradford and Manchester airports with fares, including taxes, starting from £49 one way (£110 return)
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MIZUNO’S NEW JPX EZ SERIES
Mizuno, the Japanese golf equipment manufacturer, founded in Osaka, Japan in 1906, has been at the forefront of golf equipment design for 110 years. This year they launched the next generation JPX EZ metal woods family, and new S5 wedges.
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izuno has quietly posted many landmarks in the evolution of modern drivers and fairway woods over the years. Now the JPX EZ Series, the latest Mizuno metal woods in the illustrious line, boast a host of ingenious design features engineered to break new ground via a combination of adjustability and offcentre forgiveness. JPX EZ DRIVER The simplified adjustability and clever design of the new JPX EZ driver allow club golfers to enjoy the combined performance attributes of adjustability and off-centre forgiveness. While previous movable weight
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drivers have proved less playable due to the extra weight needed for the tracks and weight ports, the JPX EZ addresses the issue with a simple three-weight system that delivers forgiveness to match non-adjustable models. Slotting a 10g weight in one of the three ports lets golfers instantly change between a draw, neutral or fade bias, with the head’s large ‘footprint’ promoting a highlaunching, low-spinning flight. A more rounded crown further enhances playability by allowing the clubface to flex more freely, generating higher ball speeds and more forgiveness on mishits high in the face. A Quick Switch
adjustable hosel provides further scope to optimise loft and launch. JPX EZ FAIRWAY AND HYBRIDS JPX EZ Fairway woods and hybrids boast larger, more confidence-inspiring ‘footprints’, providing golfers with a high, softer-landing ball flight with optimum carry distance. The next generation Shockwave Sole creates a lower centre of gravity, and allows the clubhead to contract and expand more at impact, maintaining ball speeds off the turf, increasing stability and promoting a higher ball flight. The Waffle Crown helps further by allowing even more weight low in the clubhead. The JPX EZ fairway woods benefit from a Quick Switch adjustable hosel to optimise lofts and
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grain through the neck and hosel, guaranteeing both greater consistency and the precise distance control that’s so crucial in the wedge game. The S5 wedge heads are Grain Flow Forged from a single billet of 1025E Pure Select Mild Carbon steel, with the Blue IP finish promising to add a little #bluemagic to your wedge game. S5 offers the best wedge performance benefits that modern technology can bring, while still adhering to the spirit and desire that the brand has held so dear for nearly 110 years. MP-4 launch characteristics in 15˚, 18˚ and 21˚ lofts (a fixed hosel version is also available), while the JPX EZ hybrids are available in a fixed hosel model only in lofts of 16˚, 19˚, 22˚ and 25˚. Mizuno has long held an enviable industry and tour-wide reputation for crafting the finest and most versatile forged irons and wedges on the market – scoring clubs that look great, perform superbly and offer the perfect blend of feel, control and workability. For many years, the brand’s highly acclaimed wedges have helped both the world’s greatest players, and aspiring club golfers, to hit it closer more often and significantly enhance their up-anddown percentages. S5 WEDGE The brand’s latest S5 wedges have been precision-engineered to spin a little #BlueMagic into your wedge game courtesy of a stunning new Blue IP finish that’s designed to wear over time without reducing the durability of the plating itself. The S5 wedges will also be available in Mizuno’s White Satin finish, which has proved extremely popular for many years now. For a wedge to play right, it also has to look right, and the S5’s score so highly here. The S5’s boast an enticing midsize profile, with sharply visible and highly versatile sole grinds. These grinds have been expressly designed to fuel the golfer’s imagination and creativity around the
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From an original spirit and desire to ‘create the best products for consumers’, Mizuno has become recognised the world over as the clear leader in golf club forgings, with its Grain Flow Forged irons and wedges still manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan. greens, keeping all options open from a wide variety of lies. The profile and sole grinds combine with a slightly rounded leading edge that allows the wedges to be opened or closed while still aligned to target for maximum adaptability. The demands of full-wedge and greenside shots are very different, a fact not lost on Mizuno’s expert designers. The S5 wedges are designed to provide high spin right across the loft range thanks to Quad Cut Grooves, which are CNC-milled after forging to ensure every wedge sits just inside R&A and USGA limits. Wider shallower grooves from 54 to 62 degrees, and deeper narrower grooves from 49 to 53 degrees ensure maximum spin on both full and partial shots for ultimate control, feel and workability. Mizuno has been Grain Flow Forging its iron and wedge heads for 30 years, a process that compresses and maintains a consistent
The MP-4 is the purest of forged muscle backs for shotmakers seeking the ultimate control over their ball flight. A longer, softer sense of impact results from the MP-4’s design that extends higher up the clubface, enhancing the renowned feel of its Grain Flow Forged construction. The muscle bulge is most prominent in the scoring irons and reduces down through to the slender long irons, where design emphasis is placed on creating a quick launch and steeper landing angle. The MP-4’s final profile was created through a combination of CAD design and traditional craftsmanship. Mizuno’s long standing team of master club grinders made minor adjustments by eye to every CAD generated clubhead through the set, before creating MP-4’s master forging moulds.
RRPS: JPX Ez Driver..................................£349 JPX Ez Fairway adjustable..............£219 non-adjustable...............................£179 Jpx Ez Hybrid.................................£179 S5..................................................£110 Mp-4 (per iron)...............................£115
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MALONE GOLF CLUB Stunning parkland golf course located just 5 miles from Belfast city centre • Considered by many to be the best ‘old style’ parkland course in Northern Ireland • 27 hole facility with green fees to suit all budgets • Host venue of the Vagliano Trophies in 2015 and many other championships over the years • Mature 330 acre estate, with a magnificent 180 year old main clubhouse building
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For those who have not heard of it, Alton Golf club is a long established (1908) James Braid designed Golf Course in a tranquil setting of North East Hampshire close to the Surrey border. Its limited membership allows for lots of room for visitors to ‘pay and play’ Alton has been described as a great place to learn your golf and to test your skills!
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Stunning golf and a great destination Play and stay packages available for 1 or 2 nights at one of South Wales’ best parkland courses on the edge of the Gower Peninsula. Call Adrian for details 01792872480 email enquiries@gowergolf.co.uk
Conveniently located within 4 miles of the M1, A5 and M69
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SUN MOUNTAIN’S INNOVATIVE H2NO WATERPROOF SERIES Part of the innovative H2NO waterproof series and compatible with Zero-G technology - the patented belt that offers golfers extra support by transferring the weight of the bag from the shoulders to the hips, making the clubs feel relatively weightless. Made from Nylon with 2000mm waterproof coating, this Lightweight (2.16kg) bag features a
4-way top with an integrated handle and full length dividers with a flared top for easy club removal, along with E-X Fit dual strap system, contoured carry straps for maximum comfort and five accessory pockets with YKK zips. RRP: £209.99 www.sunmountain.com
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A new waterproof jacket designed for players who prefer a half-zip, streamlined look. Clearly designed by golfers for golfers, the GORETEX® Stretch fabric with mesh lining provides exceptional breathability and comfort. The stylish jacket comes with two disguised front pockets, inside pockets and an adjustable bottom edge for a snug fit. Available 58
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The best-selling waterproof trouser – now in its 11th season – and entirely compatible with any Shell Layer jacket. Featuring GORETEX® fabric with lining for greater breathability and comfort, but made very differently to other waterproof trousers. The pockets are crafted as a patch, so water won’t be transferred inside to form a damp spot and then collect as it would in conventional trousers. There are two fleece-lined side pockets, a back pocket and a fly opening with protective front panel. An elasticated waist and adjustable leg-end openings enable easy dress, plus CORDURA® fabric SURREY GOLF MAGAZINE
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PING – NEW IBLADE IRON Through extensive research and observation of leading tour professionals, PING engineers designed the new iBlade iron for golfers who rely on the precision and control to execute the most demanding shots in the game. The blade-style iron follows the highly popular S55 model, which has amassed more than 50 wins around the world since its introduction over two years ago. The body is precision cast from soft, high strength-to-weight ratio
STASOF® GLOVE FROM FOOTJOY 431 stainless steel. The result is the softest, purest feel ever in a PING iron. With the workability to shape shots on command, the compact iBlade iron head delivers consistently precise distance and trajectory control that surpass skilled players’ expectations. The iBlade iron is available for preorder today at authorised PING golf shops around the world.
INTRODUCING ECCO® CAGE EVO ECCO Golf, has announced the introduction of ECCO CAGE EVO, a cleated golf shoe that showcases the Danish company’s manufacturing expertise by providing superior walking comfort right out of the box. Highlighted by the unique • A unique, one-piece, DIP stability combination of a fully-integrated cage that wraps from the heel Direct-injection Process (DIP) wrap through the midsole and across the system and a multi-material upper, toe box ECCO CAGE EVO features a performance, PU-structured textile • An anatomical outsole design that bonded with polyurethane webbing. aligns and moves in unison with the foot’s essential ligaments and Symbolising the brand’s spirit of muscles innovation, ECCO CAGE EVO extends the limits of stability, flexibility • ECCO Freedom Fit which combines a snug heel setting with a roomier and cushioning via its unique set of forefoot area that allows toes to properties which include: move naturally RRP: £160 http://global.ecco.com/
FootJoy, the #1 Glove in Golf, introduces the latest iteration of its iconic FJ StaSof® glove, the world’s #1 Cabretta glove for over 35 years. Featuring a myriad of performance features for golfers of all abilities, the all-new StaSof has been masterfully-crafted to offer a sensationally soft and comfortable feel, precision tailored fit and unmatched grip and durability in all playing conditions. The new StaSof is available in an impressive 15 size options, ensuring an all-encompassing provision of Men’s Left, Cadet and Right sizes. The new FootJoy StaSof glove is available now and has a RRP of £20. www.gpsgolfbuddy.eu
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WIN A BIG MAX DOUBLE DECKER TRAVEL COVER BIG MAX, Europe’s most owned push cart brand, has applied its reputation for design innovation to its brand new Double Decker travel cover. The Double Decker is a robust hybrid travel bag that combines space for your golf gear with separate compartments for all the clothes and shoes you’ll need for a short golfing trip abroad. With budget airlines charging up to £34 for 20kg hold baggage and up to £60 for golf clubs on a short haul trip, the Double Decker offers a real saving on traditional transportation costs. Add in the genuine convenience of transporting just a single bag, the Double Decker is a fantastic addition to a travelling golfer’s gear. SRP: £119.99 www.bigmaxgolf.com TO ENTER email your details to bigmax@surreygolfmag.com
WIN A 4-BALL WITH LUNCH AND 27 HOLES AT THE KENDLESHIRE forgiving to the downright challenging. In the summer of 2002 the two courses were joined by the Badminton Course, designed by Peter McEvoy to follow the same lines but with his very own twist. Each of the courses has its own standout holes, and when played in any combination offer the visiting golfer just as much enjoyment as the home one.
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To celebrate The Kendleshire’s 20th Anniversary we are giving readers the chance to visit the course and play all 27 holes, with lunch. The Hollows & Ruffet Courses were opened in the summer of 1997 to much acclaim. Designed by Adrian Stiff, the courses were set into the rolling Frome valley with plenty of water and a thrilling combination of pretty holes from the
Voted as one of the 10 best newcomers by Golf World in 1998, The Kendleshire is one of the west country’s true gems. TO ENTER email your details to kendleshire@surreygolfmag.com
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WIN £300 OF G/FORE ACCESSORIES Californian designer brand G/FORE is breaking new ground once again with its autumn/winter 2016 collection – and one reader has the chance to win a bundle of accessories from the progressive brand. Created by fashion-industry pioneer Mossimo Giannulli – founder of the billion-dollar clothing company Mossimo Inc – G/FORE has enjoyed a meteoric rise in its first few years on the golf scene. With precision-cut, premium AA cabretta leather, the gloves are hand sewn to perfection to produce an unparalleled construction, quality and fit. The Longwing Gallivanter is the latest addition to G/FORE’s 2016 footwear offering and is proving extremely popular. The Longwing combines an athletic fit in premium waterproof leather with classic brogue details and an ultra-lightweight sole. The new collection also features a luxurious range of golf clothing for both men and women.
Visit www.gfore.com for more information. TO ENTER email your details to gfore@surreygolfmag.com
Closing date for all competitions 31st December 2016 – only one entry per person per competition. Winners will be picked at random. Visit website for full terms and conditions – www.surreygolfmag.com
THE WILMSLOW GOLF CLUB OCTOBER GREEN FEE OFFER 3 ball – £150: Monday to Friday 4 ball – £180: Monday to Friday
WINTER SOCIETY CROW PACKAGE for societies and groups of 12 or more
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£39 per person
NOVEMBER TO MARCH GREEN FEE OFFER 3 ball – £99: Sunday to Friday 4 ball – £120: Sunday to Friday
Includes: • a bacon roll and coffee on arrival • 18 holes of golf • main course meal (add a dessert for just £3.50) • Available from 1 November 2016 to 31 March 2017 on Tuesdays and Thursdays only
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Tel: 01565 872148 Fax: 01565872172 Email: admin@wilmslowgolfclub.co.uk
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