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However we are going to have a bit of fun and combine the 2 with a free to enter competition. Just fill out the form on the other page or email your predictions and we will give a free ÂŁ25 Nevada Bobs gift voucher to everyone who gets it right!

Additionally we are offering you a part exchange on your old battery for a new lithium one.

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SkyCaddie’s 3-in-1 LINX GT Puts Game Tracking on Your Wrist

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kyCaddie’s new top-of-the-range GPS watch, the SkyCaddie® LINX GT, adds an innovative game-tracking element to unmatched GPS accuracy when integrated with the SkyCaddie Mobile GPS App, to produce the world’s most powerful wrist-mounted golf information system, and an amazing 3-in-1 features set.

Leveraging the latest in golf technology, the SkyCaddie LINX GT Watch differentiates SkyCaddie from the GPS watch competition, the golf game-tracker competition, and the golf app competition, combining all three into one harmonious, ‘best of everything’ solution.

The core function of the SkyCaddie LINX GT is to act as a standalone GPS watch. Like all of the brand’s products it features Skycaddie’s best-in-class TrueGound® Course Maps – each exclusively created and regularly updated on foot by trained golf course mappers using professional surveying equipment – to provide you with distances you can trust with complete, shot-saving confidence.

SkyCaddie LINX GT gives quick distances on your wrist to 35,000 preloaded and exclusive golf course maps worldwide. Using golf ’s only ground-corrected precision course maps, the SkyCaddie LINX GT provides dynamic distances from wherever your ball lies to the Front, Centre and Back of every green in SkyCaddie’s database, plus quarterly course updates, all for no additional annual fees.

And when you need to see more information than the compact wrist display can provide, the SkyCaddie LINX GT gives you a better view of what’s ahead by pairing wirelessly with the SkyCaddie Mobile GPS App to provide stunning, expanded views on your phone.

On these occasions the SkyCaddie Mobile GPS App uses the SkyCaddie LINX GT’s powerful Truepoint® GPS engine to stay synchronised on the same course, same hole and precise location, delivering the entire hole in stunning HD eagle’s eye graphics on your smart phone with the accuracy of a SkyCaddie. Simply tap the mobile screen to measure to any point on the hole and get critical information you need to layup in front of, or carry, hazards. Or simply pinch and zoom HoleVue to seamlessly reveal up to 40 georeferenced targets.

But the SkyCaddie LINX GT is so much more than just a GPS watch. It is also golf ’s first rangefinder to include a built-in shot tracking system which, when combined with SkyCaddie SmartTag™ club tags, allows golfers to track the club, location and distance of each shot.

SkyCaddie LINX GT also offers an AutoSwing option, which detects when and where you swing so you never miss a shot even if you forget to tag.

With the SkyCaddie LINX GT, each captured shot is synchronised automatically in real time with the SkyGolf 360 Cloud, avoiding the need to connect to a computer after the round. This means that the data from your round of golf is immediately available for sharing with friends, family or your golf professional either in real time, or straight after the round.

“SkyCaddie LINX GT users can discover how far they hit every club in the bag in real-world situations – as opposed to on the range, when the pressure is off. And they can also rely, of course, on golf ’s most accurate GPS data combined with golf ’s most vivid rangefinder GPS app, to give them distances and views they can trust 100%.” www.skycaddie.co.uk

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Mark Wright Takes Part in Golf Day for Children’s Hospice

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V presenter Mark Wright helped raise £13,500 for Haven House Children’s Hospice by taking part in a Golf Day at Abridge Golf & Country Club in Essex on Thursday 12 May. Mark, an ambassador for Haven House, was joined by Chingford-born professional golfer Oli Fisher and South Woodford TV and film actor Kevin Leslie.

More than 90 people took part in the event which was sponsored by VFUND. Golfers enjoyed stunning views of the Essex countryside as they made their way around the course with glorious sunshine and summer temperatures making for perfect playing conditions.

Mark Wright said: “I was delighted to take

part in this year’s Golf Day for Haven House. It was great to see so many people supporting the charity and enjoying an excellent sunny day in the Essex countryside.”

Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of Haven House, said: “Our Golf Day has raised a fantastic amount for life-limited children and their families in our surrounding area. The weather was absolutely magnificent and I would like to thank Abridge Golf & Country Club and our sponsor,VFUND, for making the day such a success.”

City financial investment company State Street were the winning golf team.

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Chelmsford Golf Club We Salute You

Hilary Beck and Les Cutbush presenting Sue Randall with a cheque for £5000 from Chelmsford golf Club.

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hen Chelmsford Golf Club Ladies captain, Hilary, heard Sue Randall talk about the David Randall Foundation she immediately knew that this was the charity that she wanted to support through her captaincy year. Joining forces with Men’s captain, Les, they nominated the David Randall Foundation as their charity of the year and have gone on to raise a terrific £5000 to support the work of the Foundation. Thanks go out to all the Chelmsford Golf Club members who have so generously supported a range of fundraising activities organised by Hilary and Les. This significant sum of money will allow the Foundation to provide many ‘good days’ for our applicants and create lasting memories for their families and friends.

About David Randall Foundation Our Objectives: n To support people who demonstrate exceptional dedication and passion in pursuing their ambitions in sport or music but may be held back by their financial situation. n To support people with life limiting illnesses for whom extra support would give opportunities to enjoy life to the full for as long as possible.

The David Randall Foundation was conceived by members of Maldon Cricket Club in February 2012 when David Randall (aged 27), a member of the club since the age of 6, was diagnosed as having terminal cancer. www.davidrandallfoundation.org

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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

Body Position or Motion at Impact?

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One of the primary causes of poor club control is the body stopping or stalling at impact, if I can remind you of the dynamic sequence of the downswing. The body rotates, which in turn pulls the arms, which in turn pull the club and the clubhead is the last to arrive. If the body does not continue to rotate the arms and club will freewheel past impact, and 4 poor club control will result. This is demonstrated in Picture 1.

To help you gain a sense of

the correct motion through impact take the club in just your right hand, if it feels a little too heavy turn it upside down and grip the club head.

Now allow the club to swing back and through as the swing sequence in Pictures 2, 3 and 4 demonstrate, you will notice in Picture 3, I am almost side onto the ball and my body continues to turn all the way to Picture 4. Of course when you re-apply your left arm you will not be quite as side on at impact Picture 5 but you must keep feeling the sensation that your body is permanently moving through the hitting zone at the bottom of the swing.

5 Next issue swing plane.

Happy Golfing Gary

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Finding a Golf Career It’s More Than Just a Game

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t is estimated that around the world there are 60 million golfers who play regularly; and in the UK alone there are thought to be around 4 million – this is a seriously popular sport!

To enable this great mass of people get the chance to enjoy their favourite pastime, a whole industry works away behind the scenes making it happen. A truly massive infrastructure exists: imagine just one golf club and the staff needed to keep things running smoothly; executives steering the ship, sales and marketing people on the commercial side, grounds staff keeping the courses pristine, the club shop, catering staff, bar staff, cleaners and so on.

The industry is not just restricted to golf clubs and resorts either; there are also apparel and equipment manufacturers, the travel industry and

retail outlets all over the world. The opportunities for taking up a career in the golf industry are immense, wide and varied.

Findagolfcareer.com is a new site run by veterans and fans of this great and thoroughly addictive sport. There is a breath-taking array of jobs on offer for anyone with experience of working in the golf industry and want to further their career, in the UK and worldwide; opportunities for those who have valuable experience in other industry sectors and wish to offer their skills to the golf industry; or young people just starting out who believe they have something the industry needs.

Findagolfcareer.com is based in Edinburgh and has already attracted some of the golf industry’s leading brands to advertise career opportunities, including TaylorMade Adidas,Your Golf Travel, Dubai Golf, Foxhills and many more.

To registering with Findagolfcareer.com as either a Candidate or an Employer, visit the website – www.findagolfcareer.com

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Essex Ladies Championship Sponsored by Higgins Group PLC

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Braintree Golf Club, 20-22 May 2016 Ladies’ Championship Harriet successfully completed her quarter final match against Ashley 3&2, Holly won her match against Sophie 3&1, Bella won against Chloe 1 up, and Megan won against Hannah 1up.

In the semi finals Harriet continued her winning form 3&2 against Holly, whilst Bella went to the 19th hole to win against Megan.

In the final match Bella won 6&5 to become the 2016 Ladies Champion.

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fter 36 holes stroke play on the first day, the top qualifier was Harriet Lynch (Thorndon Park) with a gross score of 157. The other players to qualify for the 2nd day’s match play were – Bella Jay (Chelmsford), Hannah Moul (Stoke by Nayland), Megan Henry (Chigwell), Chloe Thackeray (Stock Brook Manor), Holly Haslam (Stock Brook Manor), Sophie Wheeler (Orsett), and Ashley Chalmers (Thorndon Park).

Bella Jay, 2016 County Champion and Harriet Lynch, Runner Up, with Ashley Powell of Higgins Group PLC.

Seniors’ Championship

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welve ladies entered the Seniors’ Championship playing 18 holes of strokeplay on the first day with 8 players qualifying. The top qualifier was Jo Rumsey (Rochford Hundred) with a gross score of 84, on count back from

Jo Rumsey, 2016 Senior Champion with Runner Up Louella Hitchcock and Ashley Powell of Higgins Group PLC.

Mandy Rix (Colchester). The other qualifiers were Louella Hitchcock (Chigwell), Julie Race (Braintree), Maria Williams (Rochford Hundred), Wendy Cook (Colne Valley), Joan Smith (Belfairs), and Philippa Deman (Colchester).

Jo finished her quarter final match 5&3 against Philippa, Maria won her match against Julie 1up, Louella won against Wendy 1up, and Joan won 6&4 against Mandy.

In the semi finals Jo won against Maria 2&1, and Louella won against Joan 3&2. Jo went on to retain the Seniors’ title for the fourth consecutive year winning 2up against Louella in the final match.

Our grateful thanks to Braintree Golf Club for hosting the event, and to our sponsor Higgins Group PLC for their continued support and attendance at the Championship.

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England U16s Win Praise for Gritty Fightback E

ngland lost to Spain in the annual U16 mixed international, but came home with their heads high after a brave fightback.

Spain’s youngsters got off to a fast start and at the end of the first day’s play at their National Golf Centre they were leading 9.5-2.5 after the four foursomes and eight singles.

they arrived on the practice range before the green staff on day two – and the preparation served them well.

The England players shared the morning foursomes 2-2, despite some tricky pin positions, with wins from the partnerships of Mimi Rhodes and Ebonie Lewis (2up) and from Barclay Brown and Charlie Daughtrey (3/2).

The team picked up the momentum in the afternoon with five wins in the eight singles.

Rhodes and Daughtry both won again in the afternoon – each by one hole – while the other points were contributed by Lily May Humphreys (6/5), Annabell Fuller (5/3) and Harry Goddard 2/1.

The first day’s Back row, team captain Jim Newton, Annabell Fuller (Roehampton), Lily May Humphreys (Channels), Mimi Rhodes (Bunrham & Berrow), Ebonie Lewis (Knowle), coach Sarah Bennett. play was close, Front row, Barclay Brown (Hallamshire), James Cooper (Cumberwell Park), Harry Goddard despite the score.

(Hanbury Manor), Charlie Daughtrey (Rotherham) Ten of the day’s But on the second day, England were in charge matches ended on the 16th or later, but in that and won the day’s play 7-5 for an overall score of session the Spanish team proved the stronger 14.5-9.5 in Spain’s favour. finishers.

Their effort wasn’t enough to catch Spain but it England’s points were provided by Humphreys certainly won the praise of England team coach and Rhodes (3/2) in the foursomes and in the Sarah Bennett. singles by Lewis (0.5) and James Cooper (6/5).

“What an amazing day’s golf from a truly “All credit to Spain,” said Bennett, after the first inspirational team,” she said. “I’m so proud of day’s play. “But England played well in a series of them for the way they came back. They could so tough, close matches. easily have gone out there and thought they had “Also, to put it in perspective, we had a very lost. They all showed a lot of grit and young team – overall they were much younger determination and it was superb. than the Spanish – and we were playing at Spain’s “They really did play super golf and they national training centre. Three of their players should all be proud of themselves.” were members and knew the course inside out pr@englandgolf.org The players showed their commitment when and back to front.”

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Members of the Society of Essex Lady Captains Committee: From left to right: Pat Flynn - Match Organiser (The Rayleigh Club), Jane Collier - Meetings Organiser (Forrester Park), Dot Greaves - Hon Treasurer (Five Lakes), Jan Collier - President (Forrester Park), Jo Davies - Merchandiser (Risebridge), Carol Bell - Hon Sec & Webmaster (Benton Hall) & Lin Fazzani Ida Bunting Organiser & Referee (Channels).

AGM & Spring Meeting Burnham Golf Club May 2016

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he Society of Essex Lady Captains 2016 season got fully under way with their AGM and Spring Meeting at Burnham Golf Club in early May. Over 80 past and present Lady Captains attended the AGM and members of the Committee were praised for running a very efficient affair.

After enjoying the customary pre game refreshments of bacon roll and coffee, 74 ladies teed off from 12 noon in the 4BBB competition.

On the warm and sunny day, with a slight breeze and splendid views over the river Crouch, some great scores were recorded. In 3rd place with 40 points were Hazel Webber (Belfairs) & Eileen McKay (Benton Hall). 2nd on count back with 41 points were Helen Williams (Burstead) and Ann Martin (Five Lakes). In 1st place and winners of the Iris Stranks Trophy were Carol Berry (Garon Park) & Lyn Anderson (The Essex). Well done to all 16 of the prize winners 4 of whom (including the winning pair) are current Lady Captains attending their first

Society of Lady Captains Meeting. In their speech, the winners said they had really enjoyed their day especially the very friendly atmosphere which the Society creates.

Thanks to Burnham Golf Club for hosting the event and for the delicious buffet and desserts which provided a fitting end to a fabulous day. Thanks also to Lady Captain Jane Hull and her ladies for helping to make the day a great success.

The winners receiving their prizes from Jan Collier (Lady President) and Jane Hull (LC of Burnham).

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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

INTRODUCING THE FOUR SHOTS LOWER ACADEMY AT RIVENHALL OAKS.

SO WHY FOUR SHOTS LOWER? After a number of years coaching what I have discovered I really want to help a player improve their scores and work with them to see a player enjoy the game more. Having worked with numerous players what I have found 4 shots is achievable for most with a modest amount of application and a clear plan over a 12 month period.

SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GO 4 SHOTS LOWER? HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU HAVE TO PLAY? It takes some commitment but you will need to play over 40 times per year on the course to see this improvement. If you play 9 holes or play on the Acorns course this counts as well.

If you can play and practice what we have covered in the lessons we are confident we can help you hit your target in the next 12 months but maybe sooner.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU HAVE IMPROVED YOUR GAME BY 4 SHOTS? We get on and work on getting another 4 shots better.We want to keep improving your game!!

HOW OFTEN WILL I HAVE TO WORK WITH MY COACH? Improving your game is a joint effort with you and your coach. Aim to work with your coach to develop a plan suited to you and keep communicating.

DO YOU HAVE TO PRACTICE? You will have to practice as well and we recommend you practice 3 times per month on what you have worked on in you lessons.

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IT’S TIME TO LET THE LOFT GO ...

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f you asked me five years ago regarding iron loft I would have told you that the reason that irons were going further was that all golf club designers were making the loft of irons stronger - basically turning a seven iron into a six iron etc.

Although that was true then it is not now the case due to the advancement in club face materials and design characteristics. In fact looking back iron loft was always one of the more controversial components of iron design.

So, is iron loft still a major design attribute? In my opinion it has dropped down the priority list and is now overshadowed by materials and head construction.

After all, loft is only a number and it's not the number you put on your scorecard.

So, what’s changed? Mainly it’s the speed the ball comes off the face, lighter thinner faces have an almost ‘trampoline’ effect, harder materials help increase ball speed but the best part is they are consistently faster across the face - even on off centre strikes.

As I write this one of the major golf companies

are launching a marketing campaign based around ‘Love Your Mis-Hits’.This autumn will see face slots and hybrid technology come to irons for the first time, another big advancement in iron advancement.

Another aspect to the ‘then’ and ‘now’ of iron loft is that many moons ago long irons were standard issue, now many golfers would not even contemplate a three iron - so the hardest irons to hit have disappeared to clear the way for distance ‘combos’ of hybrids and irons. Does it really matter if a six hybrid rather than a six iron lands close to the hole? After all, it’s not cheating - it’s totally legal!

Interestingly, I have recently tested some of the newer designs of irons and adjusted the heads to what is seen as more traditional lofts and due to the fact the ball came off the face faster the shots went much higher with a much weaker ball flight - the new 'stronger' iron lofts are necessary due to the increased ball speed.

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Janet Austin Wins The Colchester Golf Club Ladies Spring Meeting

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ustin playing off twenty-seven handicap returned 40 points to take first place and win the Bridge Box first presented at this meeting in 1984. Her score only just had the advantage over Sharon Manby who from her 33 handicap handed in a card of 39 points.

In third place, decided after a countback, was Gill Crayston (28) and sharing the same score in fourth place was Alison Cordran (27).

Nearest the pins were Marilyn Wood at the eighth hole and Jane Lochore at the 16th. The best gross of the day was Philippa Deman (7).

The day was blessed with good weather and some 56 ladies from the section took part.

In the afternoons three ball team game first on holes one to ten were Gill Crayston and Bev Parker with 38 points with Pat Kettle, Jo Mager and Annie Johnston placed second with 36 points.

On holes eleven to eighteen Sheila Dornan, the ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; captain, along with Fiona Prentice and Sarah Turner carded 32 points with Jan Murray,

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Sharon Manby and Sara Cock slotting into second with 32 points.

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t Colchester Golf Club, the mixed Bank Holiday competition was the Jean Ingleton Salvers. Played in a foursome's format Nesta and Rob James returned 36 points to take these much-coveted salvers.

They were some three points ahead of two pairs both returning 33 points. Adjudged second after a countback were Peter and Sharon Manby and in third, were Marilyn and Ernie Free. With 31, points were Sara and Trevor Cock and in fifth place were Annie Johnston and Tom Rothery.

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A Message from the President, 2016 I

am delighted and honoured to be in my second year of two, serving as president of the Essex Golf Union. I have been an active member of the union executive and board of directors for around fifteen years. Most of my time has been devoted to grass roots and player development, having managed county boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams of all age groups.

I would like to thank all my fellow board members, other county officials and the many players representing county and competing in county events for their support. This year we welcome six new members to our sixteen man board of directors, and already they are getting stuck in to the workload. One of our new ideas for this year is to set up a direct line of contact for all 77 affiliated clubs to a board member, by allocating board members four to five clubs to maintain visibility and regular communications with. This activity should commence during the second half of this year.

Last year was another good year for our county teams, with the colts winning their league and the county team being runners up in the SE Group league. We thank our county team shirt sponsors Clarksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Insurance and are delighted that they have renewed the county shirty sponsorship for another year. In junior golf our county teams continue to perform well and our commitment and investment in coaching

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continues. The under 14 community tour goes from strength to strength and we are ever grateful to our Tour sponsors the Norman Garon Trust, who have renewed their sponsorship for another year. This year the tour includes ten fixtures and will be expanded to include under twelve age group and girls. So now boys and girls of all ages under fourteen are welcome with or without golf handicaps. We did reintroduce the “Player of the Year” trophy last year and it was awarded to James Allan (Chelmsford). James has represented our county at all levels as junior and adult, he won our county championship last year and among many accolades was second in the England amateur order of merit. We wish him well in his new career as a professional golfer in 2016. Sadly we lost our dear friend, board member and team manager for the county seniors team John McInerney following a long fight with cancer. John’s sense of humour was second to none and he will be greatly missed.

I have already stated that during my presidency I am determined not to interfere with our core business of championships and matches as it all runs very smoothly. I do feel that we as a county union have a responsibility to help and support clubs in efforts to encourage new club members into our game. One highlight last year was the county conference, the theme being “Growing Golf in Essex” more than forty affiliated clubs attended and I understand that many new ideas have been adopted by clubs determined to stop the decline in club membership. We are very grateful to presenters at the event, including Alan Walker PGA Master Professional and club proprietor, Martin Corck (The Warren), David Joy then CEO England Golf and Helen Tartellin our Essex County Development Officer.

2016 Golf season is now well under way. Jack Dyer our county junior captain won the first championship of the year, the Keating Trophy at Abridge in April. Apart from the seniors, our Team Management and Player Development Committee remain unchanged. Our county teams have played friendlies and are now preparing for their league fixtures. In junior golf the under 18 SE Group league introduced in 2015 has worked well and we are looking forward in the future to some similar restructuring of SE Group Leagues for all age groupings and all eleven counties, this should reduce travel time for away fixtures. Our county senior’s team is under new team management with Steve Hazell (Romford) taking the helm; Steve is currently seeking new players into the county senior’s squad. Please see our website.

One major change at the start of this year was the resignation of Lynda Cartwright as County Secretary and I would like to thank Lynda for her hard work and commitment to our county golf union over recent years. We have been fortunate in recruiting Lynda’s replacement with Nick McEvoy taking over, and already Nick is proving to be a very good appointment. Nick has a wealth of experience in business practice and golf administration and we all wish him well in this venture. In February 2017 I expect to pass the presidential baton to Roger Walmsley of Upminster, Roger has experienced many years operating at both county and national golf administration and I wish him well. Meanwhile I look forward to meeting many Essex club golfers at the many venues that I have the privilege of attending through 2016.

Mike Hart May 2016

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County Team Friendly

ESSEX v KENT Sheerness Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday 30th April 2016 FOURSOMES ESSEX Jay Biesser & Jack Dyer Andy May & Mitchel Sarling Harry Moncur & John Hanrahan Will Percival & Ryan Tattan Jamie Richards & Jordan Wallace Total Foursomes Mitchel Sarling Jay Biesser Jack Dyer Andy May Harry Moncur Will Percival Ryan Tattan Jordan Wallace Jamie Richards John Hanrahan Total Singles Total Foursomes MATCH TOTAL

Points 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 5 3 8

Score 3&2 4&3 6&4 2&1 5&3

Points 0 0 1 0 0 2

SINGLES 1 UP 2&1 1 UP 3&2 2&1 3&2 5&4 1 UP 4&3 5&4

1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 2 7

KENT Liam Burns & Danny Jones Mike Bush & Tom Jordan Ollie Daws & Josh Bristow James Dunn & Levi Johnson Freddie Price & Tom Beaumont

Liam Burns Levi Johnson Tom Jordan Freddie Price Ollie Daws Josh Bristow Tom Beaumont Mike Bush Danny Jones James Dunn

Young Guns See Essex Through in Close Encounter at Sheerness Golf Club Essex Played the Kent Golf Union in the Annual County Trials friendly at the beautifully presented Sheerness GC in Kent. Both teams received a warm welcome from the Club Officials who were on hand very early in the morning to meet and greet the teams. Kent fielded five of the players who represented them against us in the Daily Telegraph Final last October so the match was always going to be a tough encounter.

Essex once again performed strongly in the morning foursomes with excellent victories in the top two matches for Jay Biesser & Jack Dyer and Andy May & Mitchel Sarling backed up by the anchor foursomes of Jordan Wallace & Jamie Richards closing out with a handsome 5&4 victory to secure a 3-2 lunchtime lead. The top two encounters produced scintillating golf from both sides with the matches being a lot closer than the results suggest.

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In the afternoon Essex, although loading the order of play with its strength at the top, lost three of the first four singles albeit by close margins which put a worrying complexion on the match.

However after steep learning curves in the morning, two of our young stars of the future, Under 16’s Team Captain Harry Moncur and Under 18 team member Will Percival had magnificent victories of 2&1 and 3&2 respectively showing great talent and maturity under pressure and forming the basis for the fight back.

This was backed up by John Hanrahan’s excellent 5&4 victory leaving Jordan Wallace as our last man on the course against Mike Bush. What closing drama there was with Jordan surrendering a 2 up with three to play lead against a birdie, par combination from his opponent only to prevail down the last hole with a cool par four in a pressure situation made even more so by the spectators situated around the green.

This fine victory gives Essex a 100% record so far this season and go into the Eastern Counties Foursomes at Seacroft GC, Skegness, on 14th & 15th May with every intention of improving on last year’s runner up position.

Essex were represented on this occasion by:Andy May (Boyce Hill GC), Jay Biesser (The Rayleigh Club), Jack Dyer (Rochford 100 GC), Jordan Wallace (Abridge GC), Mitchel Sarling (Boyce Hill GC), John Hanrahan (Boyce Hill GC), Jamie Richards (Abridge GC), Harry Moncur (Langdon Hills GC), Will Percival (Orsett GC), Ryan Tattan (Chelmsford GC) Report by John Peters County Team Manager

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Match Report

E A ST ERN CO UN T IE S FOU RSO M ES Seacroft Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14th & 15th May 2016 Round Saturday AM Saturday PM Sunday AM Sunday PM

Bedfordshire Norfolk

5.5

Suffolk

7.5

2

Bedfordshire

8.5

Leicestershire

7

Bedfordshire

3.5 8

ESSEX

Leicestershire

5

Northamptonshire Norfolk

Suffolk

Norfolk ESSEX

Bedfordshire

Cambridgeshire Northamptonshire

7

Leicestershire Suffolk

BB&O

3

5

Northamptonshire

2

Cambridgeshire

6

Northamptonshire

5.5

Norfolk

4

Bedfordshire

4.5

ESSEX

4.5

7

BB&O

Saturday Total

Sunday AM

15

5.5

6

8

5

6

11.5

4.5

4

Position

20

7

4.5

27.5

1

14

6

6.5

21.5

3

15

4.5

4.5

20

19.5

5

6=

4

17.5

8

20.5

15.5

3.5

15.5

5

9.5

6

15.5

0.5

2.5

3

5.5

8

5.5

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4

Final Total

4

4

Lincolnshire Sunday PM

12

11

6.5

Suffolk

Sunday AM Total

8.5

2

Lincolnshire

6

4.5

2.5

2

6

4.5

Cambridgeshire

3.5

6

6

Lincolnshire

5.5

5.5

4.5

Northamptonshire

3.5

Suffolk

14.5

3.5

7

5

Lincolnshire

7.5 6

ESSEX

0.5

Norfolk

Points C

County C

8

2.5

ESSEX

BB&O

7

5.5

Points B

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

Saturday Saturday AM PM

8

County B

4

6

Leicestershire

Leicestershire

BBO

3.5

BB&O

County

Lincolnshire

Points A

County A

13.5

4

4

24.5

20.5

19.5 9.5

2

4

6= 9

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As for many years this Scratch Foursomes League Tournament was hosted on the magnificent Seacroft Golf Club Links at Skegness in Lincolnshire.

The course looking resplendent with beautiful fairways and greens however was subject to brutal North Easterly winds and cold overcast conditions on Saturday, the first day of the tournament.

Essex with a mixed team of “probable’s & possible’s” struggled all day with their distance control down wind, firing through many greens and failing to get “up & down” to save par leading to early deficits, which proved too difficult to recover.

So at the end of Day One Essex had only accrued 6 points and alongside other pre tournament favourites Lincolnshire were well off the pace. Andy May and Mitchel Sarling being our best pair winning 2.5 points.

Day one had turned out to favour the generally considered weaker counties with Leicester leading the way closely followed by Suffolk, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire.

Day Two provided better fortunes for Essex with several notable performances. Although still windy the strength had abated and the sun was shining.

Essex were determined to make up for the disappointment of Saturday and secured 8 points from a possible 10 in the morning beating both Norfolk & BBO 4-1. This gave Essex a platform to strike for 3rd or 4th place overall.

The afternoon session provided 6.5 points and helped the County to a respectable 4th place finish with 20.5 points, 7.5 behind winners Leicestershire and One point behind 3rd placed Suffolk.

Our overall top point’s scorers for the weekend were Andy May & Mitchel Sarling 7 points, Taylor Carter & Bobby Keeble 5.5 points with Jay Biesser & John Hanrahan and Callum Pipe & Scott Hudson with 3 points each.

Congratulations to Leicestershire who were worthy winners and to Seacroft GC and the organisers who made this another memorable event.

Team was: Andy May, Mitchel Sarling & John Hanrahan (Boyce Hill), Taylor Carter & Jack Dyer (Rochford 100), Bobby Keeble, Jordan Wallace & Jamie Richards (Abridge), Callum Pipe (Braintree), Scott Hudson (Warren) and Jay Biesser (The Rayleigh G&C).

Report by John Peters County Team Manager

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Under 18 Match Report

E SSE X v HERT S v M IDD LESE X Pinner Golf Club, Middlesex – Sunday 8th May 2016 Pinner Hill is a parkland course, with a hilly terrain, a number of blind holes, with dog legs and many trees. Winter rules were in place. Essex had three of their players away on England Regional Coaching. Fortunately we were able to call upon the services of 2 U16 players, Michael Gilbert and Harry Moncur.

The format was 18 holes triangular match play. Essex were led off by U18 County Captain Jack Dyer, with for him an usual hooky drive, but everyone was confident that Jack would soon settle down. His Herts opponent was Kush Patel, their No 1 player. Jack indeed did settle down, winning his match against Herts 4&2 & against Middlesex 6&4. This was followed with wins from Dylan Mahmut 2 up, Michael Gilbert 2&1, Harry Moncur 1 up, giving us a total of 4 points, so our match was halved with Herts. The overall winner would be decided on the outcome of both our matches against Middlesex.

Jack Dyer as advised won his match & so did Aaron Edwards Hill with the second biggest win of the day of 6&5, Michael Gilbert 2&1, Josh Read with the biggest win of 8&7, Dylan Mahmut halved & the last man in, Harry Moncur winning a tight match 1 up. This giving Essex 5.5 points & a combined total of 9.5 points, surely enough to win the day. Well would you believe it Herts did exactly the same i.e 5.5 points also against Middlesex, giving them a combined total also of 9.5, so the day was shared. Essex & Herts also shared the same number of match points of 3 each.

Special mention must be made of the U16 boys Michael Gilbert & Harry Moncur who won 3 of their 4 matches.

Essex team: Jack Dyer, Rochford – Dylan Mahmut, Thorndon Park – George Gennings, Thorndon Park – Aaron Edwards Hill, Chelmsford – Michael Gilbert, Chelmsford – Harry Moncur, North Weald – Cassidy Stephans, Orsett – Josh Read, Three Rivers.

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Colts S.E.Region Triangular Matches 2016

BEDFORDSHIRE v HERTFORDSHIRE v ESSEX The Millbrook Golf Club – Saturday 30th April 2016 The first match of the 2016 season was at The Millbrook Golf Club on Saturday 30th April. A most challenging hilly course with extremely fast greens reported to be 12 on the stimp. Weather in the morning bright but cold. In the afternoon some showers, still cold despite the fact that it is almost May. Both morning and afternoon games were closely contested with excellent play from all members of all teams. Results swung one way in the Foursomes and the other way in the Singles.

The Essex team:- Scott Hudson. Capt (The Warren), Bobby Keeble (Abridge), Zach Chegwidden (Orsett), George Leversuch (Wanstead), Brandon Meads (Chelmsford), Dylan Mahmut (Thorpe Hall), Dominic Piccollo & Josh Cardy (Channels).

Scott & Bobby and Brandon & Dylan won both their matches in the morning foursomes. 4&3 and 5&3 respectively against Herts and both 2&1 against Beds. Dominic & Josh beat Herts 4&3 but lost to Beds 2&1. Zach & George finished all square with Beds but lost to Herts 2&1.

Foursomes overall score for Essex of 3-1 against Herts and 2½-1½ against Beds. The match between Beds & Herts finished 2-2.

FOURSOMES ESSEX Points Scott Hudson & Bobby Keeble 1 Zach Chegwidden & George Leversuch 1/2 Josh Cardy & Dominic Piccolo 0 Brandon Meads & Dylan Mahmut 1 Total Foursomes 2 1/2 Bobby Keeble Scott Hudson Zach Chegwidden George Leversuch Josh Cardy Dominic Piccolo Dylan Mahmut Brandon Meads Total Singles Total Foursomes MATCH TOTAL

Score 2&1 AS 2&1 2&1

Points 0 1/2 1 0 1 1/2

BEDFORDSHIRE Luke Charnley & Harry Boyle Jack Leek & Jack Hawksby Ryan Smith & Ryan Craig Tom Mead & Sam Flannery

AFTERNOON SINGLES 1 1 1 1 1/2 0 0 1 5 1/2 2 1/2 8

8&6 2 UP 2&1 1 UP AS 2&1 3&2 5&4

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0 0 0 0 1/2 1 1 0 2 1/2 1 1/2 4

Luke Charnley Harry Boyle Jack Hawksby Jack Leek Ryan Smith Ryan Craig Tom Mead Sam Flanery

Essex County News email: info@essexgolfer.com

www.essexgolfunion.org Afternoon singles: Bobby had an excellent win of 8&6 against Beds but unfortunately lost to Herts on the 18th.

Scott and Zach each won both of their matches. Brandon won 5&4 against Beds but lost 3&2 to Herts. George, in his first County Match and as it happens, his first ever triangular match, beat Beds 1 up and was all square with Herts. Josh, in reverse to George, beat Herts 1 up and was all square with Beds.

Singles results: Essex 5½ to 2½ up to Beds and 3½ to 4½ down to Herts.

Overall Results: Essex v Beds 8 – 4.

Essex v Herts 6½ - 5½. Herts v Beds 8 – 4.

A narrow lead for Essex to take into the 2nd League Match in June.

Congratulations to all players from all Counties and a ‘Thank You’ to Millbrook Golf Club for their excellent hospitality.

FOURSOMES HERTFORDSHIRE Points Luke Colgate & Jared Tyacke 0 Mat Cumble & Adam Clark 1 Ryan Hodges & Charlie Williams 0 Adam Berg & Rob Shaw 0 Total Foursomes 1 Mat Cumble Adam Clark Ryan Hodges Charlie Williams Adam Berg Rob Shaw Jared Tyacke Luke Colgate Total Singles Total Foursomes MATCH TOTAL

Score 4&3 2&1 4&3 5&3

Points 1 0 1 1 3

ESSEX Scott Hudson & Bobby Keeble Zach Chegwidden & George Leversuch Josh Cardy & Dominic Piccolo Brandon Meads & Dylan Mahmut

AFTERNOON SINGLES 1 0 0 1/2 0 1 1 1 4 1/2 1 5 1/2

2 UP 1 UP 2 UP AS 1 UP 3&1 6&5 3&2

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0 1 1 1/2 1 0 0 0 3 1/2 3 6 1/2

Bobby Keeble Scott Hudson Zach Chegwidden George Leversuch Josh Cardy Dominic Piccolo Dylan Mahmut Brandon Meads

Essex County News email: info@essexgolfer.com

www.essexgolfunion.org

SIR MICHAEL BONALLACK TROPHY & THE COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP Thorpe Hall Golf Club – Friday 20th May A field of 54 players took to the tight and beautifully manicured course at Thorpe Hall Golf Club. Some tricky pin positions made it tough to attack throughout the day.

Joshua Cardy (Channels Golf Club) made a good start by posting a 74 (+3) to lead in the morning on his own. Closely followed by Ben Wyatt (The Rayleigh Club) with a 75. There were a group of players just two back on 76 which made for an exciting afternoon conclusion to the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy.

The Colts Championship meanwhile was closer grouped after the morning round. The annual championship for Under 21’s is run in conjunction with The Sir Michael Bonallack and this year saw a very tight bunched group all sat on 76 (+5).

These included Callum Pipe (Braintree Golf Club), Max Smith (Clacton Golf Club), Brandon Meads (Chelmsford Golf Joshua Cardy Club) and William Percival (Orsett Golf Club). Finalist of the wins SMB. Keating Trophy George Leversuch was sat just one back on 77.

Going into the afternoon’s play defending champion Alex Woodward (Boyce Hill Golf Club) had a lot to do after his morning round of 82, he managed to climb the leader-board after a round consisting of six birdies and just two bogeys resulted in a fine round of 67, the low score of the day by a margin of six shots. He said that after seeing the pin positions in the morning, he approached the afternoon with a little more caution and remained patient. His experience on the course was evident, but unfortunately for him it was only good enough for a runner up place, the consistency of Joshua Cardy saw his afternoon round equalling that of his morning round with a 74, totalling a 148 (+6) and enough to win the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy. Congratulations Joshua!

The Colts Championship was decided by another display of consistency. Will Percival equalled his morning round of 76 to finish with a total of 152 (+10), this saw William win the Colts Championship by one shot over George Leversuch who matched Williams 76 in the afternoon finishing on a total of 153 (+11). Congratulations William!

Thorpe Hall was in fabulous condition and their hospitality, as always was impeccable. Thank you to the club, their staff and the members for giving up their course for the day.

This result means that the Order of Merit is heating up.

George Leversuch and Joshua Cardy share first place with 51 points whilst William Percival sits just three points back on 48.

Full results are available on our website as well as the Order of Merit table. Follow us on Twitter to stay in touch with Essex County Golf News and information.

William Percival @essexgolfunion wins Colts.

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Future Golfing Events & Competitions 14 June 2016 22 June 2016 23 June 2016 27 June 2016 07 July 2016 18 July 2016 21 July 2016 24 July 2016

Chelmsford Golf Club Ladies Pairs Open. Includes coffee and Danish on arrival and extensive buffet luncheon after golf. £70 per pair.

Iain Wallace: 01245 254900 iain@chelmsfordgc.co.uk www.chelmsfordgc.co.uk

Braintree Golf Club Mixed Pairs Open. Includes lunch and evening meal. £66 per couple.

Lu Markham: 01376 346079 clubmanager@braintreegolfclub.co.uk www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

Colchester Golf Club Gents Senior Pairs Open. Includes coffee on arrival and 2-course meal after golf. £70 per pair. Dave Blackmore: 01206 853396 secretary@colchestergolfclub.com www.colchestergolfclub.com

Three Rivers Golf and Country Club Ladies Team Open.Team of 3 Stableford – best 2 scores. £99 per team (3). Sally Roberts: 01621 829781 info@threeriversclub.com www.threeriversclub.com Bentley Golf Club Gents Senior Pairs Open. Includes coffee on arrival and lunch (jacket and tie). £60 per pair. Alex Holmes: 01277 373179 info@bentleygolfclub.com www.bentleygolfclub.com

Burstead Golf Club – Burstead Gents Senior Pairs Open Includes Coffee, Mid Round Snack, Lunch, Prizes, Ball Spotters £62 per pair. Dave O’Connell: 01277 625601 info@thebursteadgolfclub.com www.bursteadgolfclub.com

Clacton on Sea Golf Club Mixed Open. Includes Coffee on arrival (breakfast available) sandwich lunch and 3 course carvery. £80 per couple. Diana Kedge: 01255 424568 dianakedge@tiscali.co.uk

Braintree Golf Club ‘Paul Farnsworth Trophy’ Gents Pairs Open. Includes lunch and evening meal. £66 per pair. Lu Markham: 01376 346079 clubmanager@braintreegolfclub.co.uk www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

27 August 2016 Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club Ladies Team Open. Includes light breakfast on arrival, halfway refreshments and 2-course meal after golf. £102 per team (3) Barbara Dennis: 01708 381108. office@thorndonpark.com www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com

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Bentley Golf Club Mixed Pairs Open. Includes tea/coffee and Danish on arrival, halfway refreshments and 2-course meal after golf. £70 per couple. Alex Holmes: 01277 373179 info@bentleygolfclub.com www.bentleygolfclub.com

Theydon Bois Golf Club Ladies Team Open. Includes coffee and Danish on arrival, home made cake and Pimms at halfway and rolling buffet after golf. £144 per team (4).

Ann Zoers: 01992 813054 colinjones@theydonboisgolfclub.co.uk www.theydongolf.co.uk

Thorndon Park Golf Club Ladies Pairs Open. Includes coffee and biscuits on arrival and carvery lunch after golf. £80 per pair. Joanna Philpot: 01277 810345 office@thorndonpark.com www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com

Five Lakes Ladies Open. Teams of 3, 18 Hole stableford, best 2 scores to count on each hole, full handicap allowance. £35.00 per person. Sarah Mann: 01621 892821 sarahm66@btinternet.com www.cpcolchester.co.uk/golf/members-area/ladies-go

Braintree Golf Club Ladies Pairs Open. Includes food. £66 per couple.

Lu Markham: 01376 346079 clubmanager@braintreegolfclub.co.uk www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

Gosfield Lake Golf Club Seniors Autumn Open Includes Coffee & Bacon Roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £58 per pair. Tel: +44 (0)1787 474747 www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk

Attention! Club Secretaries and Competition Organisers: Please forward any info on Future Open Competitions, Golf related Events or Charity days at Essex Golf Clubs to info@essexgolfer.com Visit our live up to date events page at www.essexgolfer.com

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The PGA in Essex

Secretary: Colin Reynolds pgainessex@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 0771 3926 108 www.pga.info

Braintree Pro-Am

James Scade and team.

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ames Scade sprinkled some magic on a sparkling day at Braintree Golf Club with a seven under par 63.

His round included eight birdies which was enough to take the professional first prize by six strokes from PGA Cup winner Jason Levermore with Marc Dodd a shot further back.

Victory pushed Scade into a solid third place in the Order of Merit. Surprisingly the two players fighting for top spot in the OOM both failed to score any points.

With only three points separating Lloyd Kennedy and Mark Talbot the contest to lift the first prize in the Porsche Order of Merit will go down to the last event, the Essex Open at The Burstead Golf Club in May.

To seal a successful day, Scadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of Malcolm Prior, Paul Duley and Andy Packer won the team event with 85 stableford points.

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Essex Open The Burstead Golf Club 10th/11th May 2016

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ames Webber from Three Rivers Golf and Country Club set the pace in the Pro-Am on the first day with a great score of 5 under, closely followed by Sam Teer from Clacton Golf Club one shot behind. Matt Stables from North Weald Golf Club led his team to victory in the team event with 87 points by one point from several teams.

And so to the main event, the 36 hole 96th Essex Open which was closely fought as always, half hours delay at the start due to fog was followed by very heavy rain during the morning round A lunch time lead for Lee Cocker from Essex Golf and Country Club with 2 under par from 8 players within 2 shots meant an exciting afternoon round.

The lead changed hands several times during the afternoon with an excellent 5 under par 67 from Craig Housden of Channels Golf Club seemingly enough to take the title after one over par in the morning. However, with only one group left on the course. Jason Levermore, also

Jason Levermore with Chris Nunn PGA in Essex Captain and Paul Homewood from Leisure Link.

from Channels Golf Club equalled his assistant’s round of 67 and with level par in the morning took the title by one shot with a two round total of 138, 4 under par.

Surprisingly, this was Jason’s first Essex Open title and a great result for Channels Golf Club with the first two places, James Scade took third place a further shot behind and 1st round leader Lee Cocker finished fourth.

Upcoming Events The East Region season has started now and the PGA in Essex takes a break for a few months.

However we do have a couple of events during the summer months:

Junior Pro-Am

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Charity Partner

his annual event will take place at Colne Valley Golf Club on Sunday July 3rd and is open to all juniors who have a handicap. The team will consist of 2 juniors and a Professional and the team cost is £99 which includes 18 holes, barbeque after the golf, goody bag and prizes. If any Juniors would like to enter, please contact the PGA in Essex and we will find you a Professional for your team ... or speak to your club Pro.

Brentwood Golf Club Pro-Am

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n Tuesday 30th August we will be visiting Brentwood Golf Club for the first time and holding a Pro-Am ... more details will be available in the next issue of Essex Golfer.

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he PGA in Essex is delighted to be involved with a Charity Partner and to be able to give something back to the community. Last year’s Charity Partner was The Dream Factory which makes dreams and wishes come true for children with life threatening illnesses. Recently a cheque for £1,000 was presented to Avril Mills, founder of The Dream Factory, by David Hawkins 2015 Captain for the PGA in Essex and Secretary, Colin Avril Mills, David Hawkins and Colin Reynolds.

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The

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

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ell another round draws to a close now, and, by the time you are reading this update, only Round Four will remain of the League Phase.

You need to pay attention to the League positions closely from hereon in as things will shift a lot as the final rounds are played out. As an example, already within Division A we only have three clubs vying for the only place to go forward, and which will be decided in two games.

Currently, Crondon Park, Stoke by Nayland, Playgolf Colchester, Stock Brook, Five Lakes, Burnham, Burstead and Manor of Groves are leading but there could be significant shifts in the final games of the League phase. Check out the current Division leaders at www.jubileecup.com/matches2016/divix16.html When you read this, all of the third round matches will have been played and portrayed on the web at: www.jubileecup.com/matches2016/draw3.htm Round 4 matches are below, and due to complete by 3rd July – keep tracking the results by our website specific to Round Four at www.jubileecup.com/matches2016/draw4.htm Manor of Groves have already made a charge in this round on this page by defeating The Essex 6.5 to 2.5.

We continue to hear outstanding views from our participants, as a recent communication from Five Lakes’ Captain Nigel Popper attests in May, “This was such a close game [with the Warren] with the middle group of the pairs going to the 18th which decided the overall match and again we have all had a very nice day and thanks to The Warren for their part in making the game of golf a nice and friendly day.”

- Nigel, thank you so much for the kinds words, plus also your support and feedback during the year.

Jubilee Cup 2015 Winners Bentley Golf Club.

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4th Round Matches to be played by 3rd of July 2016 Div A Div A Div A Div B Div B Div B Div C Div C Div C Div D Div D Div D Div E Div E Div E Div F Div F Div F Div G Div G Div G Div H Div H Div H

Crondon Park Benton Hall Ilford Chigwell Stoke by Nayland Abridge Brentwood GC Woolston Manor Channels Stock Brook Manor Colne Valley Royal Epping Forest Rayleigh Club (The) Warren (The) Warley Park Burnham On Crouch Clacton on Sea Rochford Hundred Burstead (The) Forrester Park Colchester Loughton Manor of Groves Essex (The)

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Notleys (The) South Essex West Essex Top Meadow GC Mardyke Valley Three Rivers Epping Gosfield Lakes Playgolf Colchester Stapleford Abbotts Garon Park Thorpe Hall Five Lakes Warley Park Maldon Wanstead Rochford Hundred Harwich & Dovercourt Regiment Way Colchester Langdon Hills Bentley Essex (The) Ballards Gore

As a final piece of news, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing to think but we have already received our first entry for 2017! And a new club entrant to boot! Thank you, and a very big Jubilee Cup Welcome, to Neil Simpson and his Canons Brook Golf Club team, who will join us in the Jubilee Cup next year.

As you know, and especially given the 100% positive feedback I receive from clubs who participate in our mid-handicap golf competition, I am always keen to grow our numbers. So please spread the news in you other local club matches, and ask clubs to contact me directly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; philip.redhead@bt.com Best regards Phil

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Sarah Bennett Golf PGA Fellow Professional

Come and visit Sarah at Three Rivers Golf & Country Club and learn from a Ladies European Tour & PGA Fellow Professional. Sarah has over 20 years of experience in the industry, a former +4 hcp player, one of the lowest handicap’s achieved in the UK. Sarah was one of a select few British players to win the Moria Smyth Salver (low amateur Women’s British Open).

A certified TPI Junior L2 Fitness Instructor and Jim Hardy Plane Truth Certified Instructor Sarah coaches players new to the game, through to County and the Professional ranks. She is delighted to pass on her first-hand experience to guide and assist her clients with course management techniques incorporating the mental side with her specific qualification.

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

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he golf industry is awash with various training aids which “guarantee” success, I wrote an article a few months ago on certain characteristics that I would personally look for in a training aid so this follows on with the theme.

I thought that I would give you some very simplistic and effective ideas that you can use to assist with any swing changes you are currently working on, which are FREE. - 54 -

SHADOW IN THE SUN My first one is very seasonal so unfortunately can’t be relied upon here in the UK for your winter range work. This drill can be used to work on a number of swing “faults” some of which include n Swaying – Moving the body excessively away from the target in the backswing n Vertical rise on the back swing n Loss of height on the backswing

Simply use your shadow whilst marking your head position as shown in Figure 1 this will allow you to work on any rise and fall during your backswing providing immediate feedback.

SLIPPERY SLOPES

If you are a player who slices or is prone to the odd out to in shank … a few insignificant divots could come to the rescue!

If your backswing is too vertical or steep then try making some practice swings on a slope with the ball positioned above the level of your feet . This will give you the feeling of a more “rounded or level” arm swing.

Position a few divots on top of each other as shown in Fig 3 and try to hit the shot without disturbing the divots!!! There is no damage to your clubhead it is simple and free to set up.

Please remember to place the divots in their rightful home. Fig 3.

If your shoulder turn is too “flat” or you swing the club too much around the body then the slope where the ball lies below the level of your feet is the one for you to use.

This will encourage a naturally “steeper” backswing position. If your range has even subtle slopes think about how this can assist with your practice. I will explain how to play these shots in next months edition of Essex Golfer.

June 16th 9am-11am / July 21st 1pm-3pm

Spaces are limited and can be booked by using the group lesson tab on W: SarahBennettGolf.co.uk or E: SarahBennettGolf@Gmail.com M: 07719 617 349

Fig 2. “Rise.”

DON’T DISTURB THE DIVOTS

Sloping ground is an incredibly effective method for working on backswing faults whilst providing the added benefit of hitting balls from the lie and understanding the shot outcome.

I am holding a Men’s Perfect Pitching clinic which is open to both Members and Non Members of Golf Clubs in Essex.

Fig 1. Starting position and ideal.

GolfingGirl is continuing to grow it is the perfect golfing and social programme for Ladies in Essex. The sessions ae suitable for those who are new to golf and those who would like to improve.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my lesson, I was hitting the ball more consistently which is great, I practiced my putting which is going to be the favourite part of the game” GolfingGirl Emma

I am taking names for my ever popular Summer Series.There will be a surprise competition for the July Event so why not be in it to win it!

Saturday July 9th 1pm-3pm

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Sarah Bennett

FUN: Ladies Charity Golf Day FORRESTER PARK GOLF COURSE Near Maldon, Great Totham, CM9 8EA

THURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 2016 18 holes or 9 holes or Lunch only plus Bake Off and Charity Auction 9.45

Shotgun start for all.

Holes 1-9.

Teams of four playing a Las Vegas Texas Scramble with Mulligans.

Holes 10-18

Individual Stableford and then Las Vegas Texas Scramble with Mulligans on holes 1 to 9

12.00 to 3.00 LUNCH 1.30pm

Bake Off with cake testing.

3.45pm

Auction and Prize-Giving.

COST: £30 per person includes green fee, tea/coffee, lunch and activities (Forrester Park Ladies £17) Lunch only £13.25 All proceeds in aid of Amy’s Gift to St. Lucia, a registered charity providing music therapy for special needs children in St. Lucia.

Part funded by the Amy Winehouse Foundation.

Contact : Sue Sandle, (Member of the St Lucia Steering Committee) 24 West Street, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8RJ E mail: suenorman2000@mail.com

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Tel: 01621 868011

WHY and WHAT? FUN CHARITY DAY:

It is for 72 ladies who care and want a FUN DAY

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t appears that the profile of most Ladies Sections is changing. There is an increasing number of ladies who only want to play nine holes. They play for social reasons and have generally stopped travelling to Open events.

We believe that a Fun Charity Day can encompass these ladies plus those who have stopped golfing altogether and would simply enjoy lunch and activities shared with likeminded people. The day will also appeal to ladies who want a laugh and the chance to play their own ball over an extra nine holes. There is something for everybody and the chance to make a real difference by participating in the day as £5 of the entry goes to the charity.

Everybody will play the first nine holes as a team of four playing a Las Vegas Texas Scramble.

Dunnottar group shows some of the children at the school.

The project was launch at Government House and the lady is the Governor General who is Dame Pearlette Louisy.

The roll of a dice determines which drive is taken. Mulligans can be purchased in advance so you can get you out of trouble at a cost of £2 each.

Our nine hole ladies will return to the Club House for lunch, and after will participate in judging a BAKE OFF by tasting the cakes. The 18 hole ladies play an individual Stableford and have a late lunch.

Everybody gets together for prize-giving and an auction of items donated by local businesses and some blind auction items.

The day is in aid of Amy’s Gift to St. Lucia which is part funded by the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The project brings music therapy to over one hundred children with developmental disabilities and to boys who are wards of court, many of whom are in need of care and amysgiftstlucia.org. protection.

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Jubilee Cup Defeat for Stoke

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toke by Nayland now have to win their two remaining matches in their Jubilee Cup league after defeat to Three Rivers.

The match was played at Three Rivers where the home team dominated the singles. The sole winner for Stoke was Eric Fisher and Captain Richard Bland halved his match.

In the pairs there were wins for Frazer Lamb and Byron Long and another point for Alan White and

John Sandford.

But with a final score of 5½ to 3½ points to Three Rivers the next match for Stoke at home to Mardyke Valley is a must win.

Stoke by Nayland Team: Trevor Warren, Tim Dickens, Nigel Byham, Richard Bland (Captain), Luke Scillitoe, Eric Fisher, Roger Gardiner, Dean Cherry, Frazer Lamb, Byron Long, Alan White and John Sandford.

International Flavour at Stoke

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lub Captain Ian Thompson invited ‘international’ teams to join him in a fun day at Stoke by Nayland and New Zealand, Spain, Iceland and Ireland were the successful countries to respond. Southern hemisphere New Zealand were victorious with 144 points.

Highlight of the day was a Hole in One for Dan Brown on the par 3 3rd Hole on the Gainsborough Course.

Results: 1st New Zealand, 2nd Spain 129 points, 3rd Iceland 122 points, 4th Ireland 122 points.

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The Winter League Final O

n the 8th of May the final of the Winter League was contested at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club by Roger Toone & Steve Clark against Martin Cotton & Shaun Underwood. This competition had started back in October 2015 with 55 pairs playing in 11 leagues of 5. The top 2 in each league and the best 10 of the 11 3rd placed pairs then played a knock Out from January this year. On a bright sunny day this was played on the Gainsborough course which was beginning to look like summer was finally arriving. Clark & Toone were hoping to build on their win in this competition in 2012 but were expecting a tough game against their seemingly in form opponents.

The first hole was halved with par but the second was gifted to the eventual winners with Martin hitting 2 into the small pond and Shaun needing to take 3 off the tee. Clark & Toone then missed good opportunities for birdies on the 3rd but 2 fives on the long fourth & par 5 fifth secured 2 wins to go three up. Roger then birdied the 8th with a 12 foot putt and Martin unable to follow him in from 6 feet, to take the lead to 4 holes at

the turn. The 10th & 11th were won by Clark & Cotton but a win on the 13th from Toone put the winners 5 up with 5 to play. Toone then secured the win with a par on the par 5,14th for a 5 & 4 win. In truth, Martin & Shaun did not display their form from the previous rounds but they took the defeat in good spirits with the hope that their turn will eventually arrive.

(Left to Right) Roger Toone, Steve Clark, Martin Cotton and Shaun Underwood.

Joy For Shelly

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helley Persent will have been pleased with the good golfing conditions which saw her shoot the winning score in the Ladies Macmillan Spoon Medal at Colchester Golf Club.

From an eighteen handicap, her 75 nett was enough to secure this week’s competition in the lady's section. Deviating just six times from her handicap’s regulation bogey a hole, and two of those were pars, she put herself one shot ahead of second placed Gillian Crayston (26) who shared her score of 76 with Margaret Carter (24). In fourth place was Madryn Abnett (16) who returned a nett 77.

ANNIVERSARY

Competition Winner Congraulations to Margaret Noakes, who has won £100 Gift Voucher for Nevada Bobs Colchester. We asked the question “Who is the captain for this years European Ryder Cup Team?” and Margaret answered correctly with “Darren Clarke.”

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Russell and Sam Win the Allan Riches at Five Lakes A

large field turned out to support the Allan Riches Memorial Trophy to commemorate his memory.

On a glorious Saturday morning, we have forgotten that a few weeks ago we were battling through wind and rainy conditions. However, the scoring was quite high for this competitive competition.

Two groups came in with 43 points, Malcolm Pook and Paul Bowers; along with Steve and Trevor Harris, Mark Harlow and Charlie Powell came in with 44 points to be just outside the main prizes. Two groups came in with 45 points and had to be split on count back to decide 2nd and 3rd places; Chris Graham and Dan Lambert were beaten by Lee Stafford and Doug Wood with 21 points on their back nine holes.

The winners of the Allan Riches Trophy for 2016 were Russell Smith and Sam Sadler with 23 points on their front 9 followed by 22 points back 9 holes.

There was a trophy for the highest nett score for a junior; this was won by Ben Clark.

There 12 players who won birdie balls for two’s on the par 3’s, not a bad effort as all the par 3’s were played from the white tee’s. picture; Jay Biagoni with his Trophy alongside Russell Smith club Captain Nigel Popper and Sam Sadler.

Sam Wins the Secretary’s Trophy

Sam Sadler receiving the Secretary's Trophy from club Secretary Ian Kirkman.

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n a very chilly day, some 48 golfers played for the Secretary's trophy from the white tees on the championship 'Lakes course' at Five Lakes.

Four players returned 35 points, Trevor Harris, John Mayle, Mark Harlow and Dave Parkins. Harry Clover (7) came in with a respectable 36 points to be just outside the main prizes.

Third place went to Ian Cottee (8) with 37

points; second slot went to Clive Taylor (13) with 39 points; however, winner of the 2016 Secretary Trophy was Sam Sadler with a worthy 40 points.

Birdie 2s was won by: Dave Woodley on the 4th, Richard Hardy-King and Mark Snoad on the 8th, Ian Cottee claiming a pair on both the 11th and 16th holes along with Phil Roblin also on the long 16th.

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Clacton Take the Honours I

n wonderful sunshine, Clacton on Sea Golf Club Captain Nick Smith welcomed the Captain of Stoke-by-Nayland Golf Club Don Wiggins and his team to the Clacton Club for the annual match which is played home and away over two weeks. Derek Woodrow was the starter, and the matches got under way with Clacton’s Captain Nick Smith & Simon Smith going down 2&1 to Stake’s Captain Don Wiggins & Ian Thompson. In match 2, Laurie Farrugia & Dave Gilbert Halved with Jon Wiggins & Phil Stevenson. In match 3, match organizer Terry Hewett & Alan Price won 32 against Past Captain Julian Lamb & Ian Smith. In match 4, John

Willson & Ray Fage won 1 up against Dick Chambers & Bob Tokely. In the match, 5 Brian Vasey & Gordon Pryke won 5&4 against Peter Garnett & Steve Clark. In match 6, Andy Moore & Paul Otte lost 3&2 against Mick Isom & Dave Wilson. In match 7, Martin Penalver & Steve Chignell won 2&1 against Graham Vendervord & Dave Wilie and in the final match; Ian Neil & Keith Sampson won 2 up against Eric Fisher & Neil Farmer. Much merriment was had in the club house following the match and with the scores at 5 1/2 matches to 2 1/2 matches in Clacton’s favour, next week’s match at Stoke-byNayland is eagerly awaited.

Proud Moment For Sam

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n 2013 Sam Teer was a Junior member at Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club. He decided that his aim in life was to become a top-ranking golf coach. Teer approached Mr. Stuart Levermore about starting as an apprentice PGA professional, now after selling many Mars Bars and working very hard to pass all the exams taken at Birmingham University and the PGA H/Q at the Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, whilst working in the Golf Shop at Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club under Head Professional Michael Goodwin. Teer supported by his family, travelled with pride to Birmingham and in the Great Hall of Birmingham University at his graduation ceremony, he received his degree certificate in Golf Studies, Sports Science and Business Retailing. From former Ryder Cup Captain Bernard Gallagher, also in attendance was Mr. Sandy Jones, Chief Executive of the PGA who was shaking hands and

Sam Teer and Bernard Gallagher.

welcoming the students to the ranks of the Professional Golfers Association. Teer is now teaching and coaching Golf at the Clacton Club along with playing on the East Anglian PGA Tour.

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