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Brian is a member of Southend Golf Club, playing at Belfairs Park, Leigh on Sea. -- 22 --

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Tiger Switches to TaylorMade T

aylorMade Golf Company, maker of the most-played driver on the PGA TOUR for 16 years and counting and an industry leader in product innovation and technology, has announced that a multi-year contract has been reached with one of the most accomplished athletes in history, Tiger Woods.

Tiger will play TaylorMade’s driver, fairway woods, irons and wedges. The signing is a definitive move by the company that reaffirms its ongoing commitment to fielding the strongest Tour staff in the industry and putting the highest performing equipment in the hands of the best players in the world.

Tiger’s accolades are well documented since first turning professional in 1996 at the age of 20.

The 14-time major championship winner holds countless amateur and professional records on the PGA TOUR that place him among the game’s alltime greats

and have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time in any sport.

The eleven-time PGA TOUR Player of the Year will play TaylorMade metalwoods, irons and wedges as part of his club contract, with specific product models to be determined at the conclusion of Woods’ and TaylorMade’s extensive testing process.

Further, Tiger will co-create with TaylorMade’s club engineers and have an integral role in the design and development of a new, personalised iron model that will make its debut in Tiger’s bag at a future date to be determined.

“Throughout my career, I’ve always been meticulous about my equipment. Over the past few months, I’ve had clubs from every brand sent to me to test. When it came to making a final decision, the choice was easy—it all came down to performance, which is why I chose TaylorMade.”

Tiger’s history with the brand goes back to his days as the world’s top amateur, when he played TaylorMade metalwoods in his victories at both the 1994 and’95 U.S. Amateur Championships in addition to multiple other junior and professional tournaments on Tour.

“Our product teams at TaylorMade have a singular focus – to create the best performing golf equipment in the world. We are thrilled that Tiger has chosen to play TaylorMade. His impact on the game of golf is undeniable and we are honoured to have him part of our team,” said David Abeles, CEO, TaylorMade Golf Company www.taylormadegolf.com

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COLCHESTER

Happy New Year to you all.

Let’s kick off with what’s new on the clubs front this year. Callaway Epic Driver, Ping I 200 irons, Cobra ‘one length’ irons, Taylormade M1 & M2 woods and irons.

These are all in stock now and ready to demo in our driving bay with the help of our ‘Skytrak’ launch monitor which shows you just about everything the ball does!

Also remember we are quite happy for you to bring in you current clubs to see how they compare to the new products.

Along with all this equipment the new 2017 clothing and shoes are pouring in. On the shoe front we are building on one of the golf industries biggest successes last year, Skecher’s shoes. These extremely C L U B S E L E C T O R comfortable, there are many styles and good prices for a top shoe. Last year it became our number 2 seller which is not bad for it’s first year in golf. Along with Footjoy, Callaway, Nike, Underarmour and Adidas it will be an impressive line up!!

As will be in the clothing with Ping making a strong return this year in the men’s and for the ladies along with the usual strong brands we have added ‘Rohnish’ which is a n At last an accurate launch monitor that can show you exactly how your current clubs very exciting range. perform against the new technology.

As a temptation to get you to visit our n Clubs from Callaway, Cobra, Lynx, Ping, store we have a February offer on selected Taylormade, Titleist, Srixon and Wilson can be Srixon balls. See the offer on the opposite compared to find the most suitable ones for you. page.

Please remember we have been looking n Whether your looking for more length, greater accuracy, higher launch, shaft after Essex golfers of all levels for over 23 suitability for your swing or filling those years and my newest member of staff has missing wedge gaps, Skytrak and the team at Nevada Bobs Colchester can help. been with us over 16 years (not many stores can say that)! n All the information is projected on a 42 inch TV screen so you can see exactly what is We must be doing something right. Please happening in real time and 3D! pay us a visit, you won’t be disappointed! n

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VETERANS OPEN DAY WEDNESDAY 21st JUNE 2017 Competition commencing at 9am – Entrants in pairs will be drawn

Donations to Charity Open to men aged 55 and over on the day of the competition Handicap Limit 24 18 Holes Individual Stableford Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Best front 9, Best back 9 Nearest the Pin and Nearest the Line

Closing date Friday 9th June 2017 Entry Fee £34.00 per person Includes Coffee and Mini Breakfast on Arrival and Afternoon Buffet Please send completed entry form and fee to: Orsett Golf Club, Brentwood Road, Orsett, Essex RM16 3DS Tel: 01375 891 352 Cheques made payable to: Orsett Golf Club PLAYER A Name:

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Making Your Mind Up! Y

es, this classic, Eurovision song title from Bucks Fizz couldn’t be more relevant to golf!

How many times have you set up over a shot and not felt quite right or had an element of doubt about your decisions, but thought ‘I’ll hit it anyway’? After the resulting poor shot (quelle surprise!) you turn to your playing partners and state, ‘I knew I was going to do that’!

Be honest … we’ve all done it!

The answer … You probably know that too!

If you do, listen to yourself … if not … Reset!

Start your pre shot phase again and this will present you with the best chance of a good shot phase and the result you think you deserve.

Complete the post shot phase and you’re done!

Make and commit to your decisions ‘pre shot’.

If you don’t feel 100% about ‘the shot’, simply RESET!

Once you’ve hit the shot, accept the outcome during the ‘post shot’ phase and then go through your three phases, pre shot, shot, post shot once more.

For full details of how the three phases of golf can work for you, then contact us direct or book a ‘Play Your Best Golf ’ session at your own club or attend one of our highly successful Mind Zone Masterclass sessions. www.themind-zone.com

Garon Park Golf Complex Nominate HARP to be Their ‘Charity of the Year’!

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aron Park Golf Complex in Southend have nominated HARP as their ‘Charity of the Year’ and hope to raise money through a variety of fundraising events throughout 2017.

Representatives recently visited the Southend based homeless charity who support hundreds of local homeless people each year.

Debbie Wood, Eddie Hicks, Terry Whiteman and Graham Purser, all members at Garon Park Golf Complex spent time at HARP’s day centre in York Road with CEO Gill Garwood to learn more about the charity and see first-hand some of their work. At the heart of HARP, the Bradbury Centre is the first point of contact for anyone facing homelessness or sleeping rough. Each morning volunteers prepare breakfast that is served with hot drinks and a smile. Those visiting the centre can also use the shower facilities and staff are on hand to give advice and support. The neighbouring emergency night shelter also offers a safe and warm place to sleep for 18 people every night, people that might otherwise be sleeping rough.

The golf club works hard every year to not just provide a fantastic array of events and activities for its members but to also create an opportunity for the club to give something back to its local community, and HARP are thrilled to be the beneficiaries of this year’s efforts. Lisa Walton, Community Fundraiser at HARP said “We can’t wait to see fundraising activities quite literally swing into action. It is wonderful to know that vital funds are being raised this year by people doing something that makes them happy, keeps them fit and most importantly brings people together for a fantastic cause. We would love to hear from other sports clubs that would like to follow in Garon Park Golf Complex’s footsteps and hold a fundraising event for us and make a positive change in their community simply by doing something they love!”

For more information about HARP or to find out how you can hold a fundraising event contact them on 01702 615 834.

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New Hall Golfer’s County Selection K

eelan Robinson, a Year 8 student at New Hall School in Chelmsford, has been selected to join the U13/U14 Essex County Golf Coaching Squad for 2017. Keelan trains regularly with the successful New Hall Golf Academy and is a member of the school’s junior golf team. New Hall’s senior golf team recently won the Essex Schools Golf Championship and will now go on to represent Essex in the National Schools Finals later this year.

The tough and competitive trials for the Essex squad were acknowledged as being particularly difficult this year, so Keelan has worked extremely hard for his place. Good luck to Keelan in his training and development with the squad in 2017!

New Hall School provides excellent facilities and training for budding sports stars, alongside its successful academic programme and fantastic music and performing arts provision. The

Keelan Robinson, selected for county squad.

boarding and day school for students aged 3-18 has a Catholic foundation and ethos, which welcomes those from all backgrounds. The strong pastoral care structure at the school supports students in their endeavours, allowing them to achieve success in a wide variety of fields.

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old at Colchester Golf Club, now some eighteen years later via work experience in the USA, and college in Texas, he is a PGA qualified professional at the Club, a role he shares with Mark Baker, who was also a scion of the Junior Section.

Cutchie said, “I am honoured to have the captaincy of the Essex PGA for 2017, to represent the Essex golf professionals within our industry, is a task that I will not take lightly.”

Certainly, he has a number of roles to undertake not least of which is that he will host the Essex Open on the 11th of May at Colchester Golf Club, which will be preceded by a Pro-Am on the 10th.

The club wishes this popular professional all the best in his year, and he assures everyone that he will continue to devote his time in enhancing the standards of golf at the club both at junior and senior levels.

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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

START WAKING UP YOUR GAME AND GETTING READY FOR THE YEAR! N

ot long now and hopefully the weather will start to warm up, the courses will start to dry out, things will be on the up and getting out on the course will be a much more pleasant thing to do.. Below are some ideas you can think about to ensure you are prepared for the new season.

SET SOME GOALS - Set some achievable goals this year. Maybe aim for your best score, improve your handicap, play some courses you haven’t played before or even take the money from a friendly rival!

GET THE CLUBS READY- Hopefully you have had your clubs fitted and even if you have you have ensure your grips are in good conditon and have the loft and lies checked. Consult your PGA Pro to see if your clubs are ready for the new season.

CHECK YOUR SET-UP – Good golf always starts with a good set-up. Ensure you check your grip, aim, stance and posture as they are so important and can slip over the off the season.

WORK ON SHORT PUTTS INDOORS - If you have a suitable bit of carpet or a putting matt. Start working on your putting stroke and

short putts. Pay particlar attention to your putter face alignment.

GET YOUR PGA PRO'S FEEDBACKA good way to start the year is to have a session with your pro. Discuss what you want to acheive, what you feel you need to do and get his feedback.

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HOW TO GET STARTED OR GET GOING AGAIN? BOOK A PLAYER ASSESSMENT If you want to get started and go 4 four shots lower I invite you to an initial 60 minute Player Assessment at a discounted rate of £25. During the assessment we will devise an improvement plan tailored to suit your individual requirements. By the end of your assessment you will understand which areas of your game you need to improve.

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PING Introduces Glide 2.0 Wedges P

recision-milled faces with sharper groove edges than any previous PING wedge model dramatically increase spin rates and trajectory control in the new Glide 2.0 wedges, leading to more precise short-game performance from all conditions, PING announce.

“The new Glide 2.0 wedges represent a major breakthrough in performance for a number of reasons, but it’s the new grooves that are most

exciting,” said John A. Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO. “As many golfers are aware, we have a lot of knowledge and experience when it comes to evaluating and designing grooves. We worked closely with our tour staff to improve every aspect of the wedges. The players have been very pleased with the increase in spin rates, overall trajectory control, including lower ball flights, and the consistency of the carry distances. Around the greens, they’re impressed with the turf interaction and how the ball is reacting off the face to give them the precision they need to hit it closer.

“They’ve also commented how much they appreciate the refined, compact look. When you set the club down — whether it’s a full swing or a touch shot around the green — you’re confident you can play the shot. Plus, the feel and sound are incredible,” Solheim said. “Most of our tour players, including Bubba Watson and Louis Oosthuizen, have already converted to the new wedges. Together with the multiple sole grind options, the new Glide 2.0 wedges offer all golfers a tremendous opportunity to improve their short games.”

An extremely precise wheel-cut milling process developed by PING’s engineering and manufacturing teams enables grooves with a sharper edge radius, which increases interaction with the cover of the ball at impact, creating more friction for improved spin and trajectory control.

The grooves in the lower-lofted wedges (46°, 50° & 52°) are milled with a 20° sidewall and a .005” edge radius for optimal full-shot performance.

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are milled to a .004” edge radius and a 28° sidewall to impart more spin, especially around the greens.

By spacing the precision-milled grooves closer together, PING’s engineers designed the lowerlofted options with one additional groove (compared to the original Glide wedge) to increase spin and control on full shots. The higher-lofted versions feature two more grooves for more spin on chip and pitch shots.

In testing, Tour players are seeing spin-rate increases of 1,000-1,500 rpm on partial shots (40 to 70 yards) and gains of more than 500 rpm on full shots when compared to their current wedges.

The soft, 431 stainless steel heads are distinguished by a hydropearl chrome finish, which adds a new level of performance by repelling moisture for reduced sole friction. The lead edges and sole grinds have been carefully crafted for exceptional surface interaction and versatility, gliding through the turf and sand to enable creativity and shot making.

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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

IT’S A RACE THE HANDLE MUST WIN O

ver the previous few issues we have been working on creating more power through the lever system, and finally we arrive just before delivery as the energy is starting to release from its stored position. Picture 1.

In our ideal impact we require the shaft to be leaning forward, as in Picture 1 this creates stability on off centre hits as it is a pulled force, the clubface is de lofted and will add some yards, the shaft is still loaded and will give energy to the ball.

It is now a race to impact and it is imperative

the handle wins this. Picture 2. Here it is important to understand speed is your friend not an enemy. The only way the handle can beat the clubhead to impact is that it accelerates past the ball. Any deceleration from the body or arms at this point will create a weak impact demonstrated in Picture 3 where the club head has won the race. The shaft is leaning back, loft is added to the club face and the shaft is dead.

“Speed is your friend”

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

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

NEW YEAR NEW YOU? F

irstly, Happy New Year! At this time of year everyone is making their New Years resolutions or breaking them, one way or another! Did you make any resolutions regarding your Golf this year?

If so in this article I am going to talk about my top 4 tips to be a better golfer ...

GO TO THE GYM! The most common thing i hear from a golfer re using the gym is “golf isn’t a sport”. This could not be further from the truth, golfers are very much athletes and should start treating their bodies this way. Functional training including core work, postural work and strength work, stretching and mobilising will help your golf so find yourself a good, qualified trainer to help you.

GET TREATED 90% of the golfers i meet have an untreated injury. Back pain, shoulder injury, knee pain, hip pain and much more. What baffles me is most of that 90% do not get this treated! I hear golfers say things like “back pain just comes with

golf ”. This is not true, golf is a very demanding sport and the body over time, gets tired, very tight and needs some help! Find yourself a good osteopath and sports massage therapist and have regular treatments. I can highly recommend and osteopath and sports massage therapist, so feel free to contact me and I am happy to pass on details.

FUEL RIGHT Start feeding your body right. Nutrition plays a huge part in golf performance. Balancing the blood sugar levels and being in the best shape you can be will improve your golf tremendously. The body is like a car, put the right fuel in, at the right times and at regular intervals and it will go a long way. Put the wrong fuel in, let the tank run empty and do this regularly enough and the car will break down, start to age prematurely and not get very far at all.

MAKE GOALS Make some goals for 2017, what you want to achieve this year, how you want to improve and courses you want to play. Fail to plan, plan to fail.

Goal setting can be really motivational and make a lot of people work much harder and can also help motivate you to stick to a routine.

Any questions or advice needed feel free to contact me, I’m happy to help!

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Looking Forward to a Bright New Future O

pening its doors to new opportunities, Channels in Little Waltham near Chelmsford is undergoing a major restructure which will include investment into its 9-hole golf course known as Little Channels, wedding venue, hotel and restaurant operation as well as opening up the 300 acre parkland estate to golfers and the growing local community.

The new plans will see the 15th century 4-star Gold Award Channels Lodge - an exclusive boutique hotel with 17 beautifully decorated rooms, a greater focus on the restaurant operation, and a commitment to building on an already matchless reputation as one of the best venues and

golf amenities in Essex.

The popular Channels Bar & Brasserie will become a destination restaurant with an expanded menu serving home cooked and locally sourced food, and private dining rooms for tailor-made events. In addition, a landscaping project at the rear of the restaurant will create a courtyard and bucolic gardens for alfresco dining.

“We are looking forward to hosting beer and music festivals and craft and Christmas markets. It’s our ambition to collaborate with and support nearby local businesses,” says Richard Stubbings, the current owner of Channels and third generation of the Stubbings family.

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“We are also committed to strengthening our golfing credentials with improvements to Little Channels and the Golf School and extensive teaching programmes there,” he continued.

LITTLE CHANNELS By bringing accessible golf and social facilities to its neighbours, the team at Little Channels is hoping to offer great golf facilities and teaching programmes and amenities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Long before golf was played among the rolling hills of Little Waltham, Little Channels was a working farm.The creation of the golf course and sympathetic restoration of the original mid-19th century barn conversion by the Stubbings family has resulted in the creation of a challenging full length 9 hole golf course, driving range and practice facilities boasting an enviable reputation.

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

The 9 hole pay and play course, with its 22 bay floodlit driving range and some of the best practice facilities in the area offers 5 star facilities for golfers.

In the next month work to further improve the amenities including the indoor driving range will take place while the strong team of teaching professionals will benefit from the appointment of PGA professional golfer Jason Levermore who has successfully competed on the Challenge and Europro Tours.

Professionals – Jack Cole and Matthew Mahoney, along with James Scade and Josh Lewis, run the highly regarded School of Golf which delivers high quality, professional coaching to golfers of all ages and abilities.With the addition of swing video analysis and online lesson reviews and evaluations, The School of Golf is heavily focused on the progression of its golfers.

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

Offering weeknight and weekend development classes to juniors under the age of 12, the Little Channels Kids’ Club allows beginners to take their first steps onto the golf course and flourish as they learn valuable technical skills. For those youngsters who wish to progress into competitive golf, Little Channels also offers lessons within The Academy a key part of The School of Golf.

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

HOLIDAY CAMP DATES: FEBRUARY 2017 1 Day Camp: 15th February - £50.00 MARCH/APRIL 2017 3 Day Camp: 5th, 6th & 7th April - £85.00 MAY 2017 1 Day Camp: 31st May - £50.00 JULY/AUGUST 2017 3 Day Camp: 26th, 27th, 28th July - £85.00 1 Day Camp: 9th August - £50.00 3 Day Camp: 16th, 17th, 18th August - £85.00 1 Day Tournament: 25th August - £30.00 OCTOBER 2017 1 Day Camp: 25th October - £50.00 DECEMBER 2017 Christmas Fun Day: 17th December - £15.00

• 1 day camps: 9am-4pm • 3 day camps: 2 half days 9am- 12pm, last day 9am-4pm • Discount of 15% given to existing School of Golf members

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Sliding into 2017 with GolfingGirl

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he first of the 2017 was a big hit with the GolfingGirls despite sub zero temperatures!

Some even being creative and learning to ski as well as golf!

Sarah Bennett PGA Fellow Professional has devised a complete calendar of Events planned during 2017. The coaching and days are targeted

towards ladies who wish to start the game or become involved in the most established Ladies Golfing network in Essex.

Sarah utilises her 25 years of golfing and coaching experience to deliver sessions to ladies of all abilities with an emphasis upon the social interaction between the group. “It is fantastic to see so many ladies continue with their sport within the local area, with one GolfingGirl qualifying at Three Rivers Golf Club to represent the club with me in the inaugural WPGA Lombard trophy.

“GolfingGirls is a great opportunity to meet ladies whilst learning a new sport. GolfingGirl offers the total package for me and I would recommend anyone who wants to play the game to join in” For a complete listing please www.GolfingGirl.co.uk or email Sarah@GolfingGirl.co.uk for further information.

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Improve Your Club Marketing and Boost Revenues in 2017 E

ngland Golf can help you kick-start your New Year with two local workshops taking place at Playgolf Colchester over the coming weeks. Both will pack a punch with practical expert advice:

Increasing your Club Revenue – Wednesday 15 February – 1 day interactive workshop The key revenue streams for most clubs are annual membership subscriptions, visitor green fees and food & beverage, however think outside the box and consider activities that could provide additional income streams and perhaps open up an entirely new customer base.

In this one day workshop, Jerry Kilby (Kanda Golf) will provide 40 ideas for generating revenue, across four areas of the golf club’s business: membership; clubhouse; golf operations and partnerships.

Marketing & Social Media – Thursday 21 March – 1 day interactive workshop Helping your club to do the sales and marketing basics brilliantly - to help drive club revenue.

Jane Carter (Golf Unlimited) will take you through the basics of understanding how critical sales and marketing is to the growth of your golf club; where you are now; and how to develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy.

By the end of this session you will understand how to bring your members on board, identify the best marketing ideas and tactics for your golf club, have the right tools, including digital and social media, to build your own ‘media channel’’, understand how to set a budget and to invest in sales and marketing, develop 3 key campaigns and know how to build the power of one factor into your golf club marketing.

Both workshops run 10am to 4pm and each costs £99 per club - for 2 people to attend and it includes lunch and refreshments.

Max 4 people per club can attend.

Helen Tarttelin

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Essex Golf Club Captains Annual Dinner

The perfect place to practice

This year we are going to hold our dinner at the Chelmsford City Racecourse on Friday 24th March 2017.

If you hit two buckets of balls a week

It would be nice if all clubs could be represented at the dinner, Tickets are available from the Honorary Secretary (£45 not including drinks).

Get your club to book a table?

Have you considered our practice membership

Membership is open to any past and present Golf Club Captain and costs £20 per annum.

• £325 per year including VAT •

NEW TO LITTLE CHANNELS • Range Membership • • Unlimited range balls • • Use of putting green • • Use of chipping area •

We run 24 events annually including a annual dinner in March. Events run from March through to December which includes matches against other counties.

• Use of grass practice area • • Swipe card giving a 10% discount on food and drink •

For details please contact the Honorary Secretary Peter Freeman at peter.freeman@essexgolfclubcaptains.co.uk or download the membership form from the website.

Little Channels, Pratts Farm Lane West Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PR Please call Michelle 01245 441 056

We look forward to seeing you.

Email: michelle@channelsestate.co.uk For further information

www.essexgolfclubcaptains.co.uk

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

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

Should I Really Change My Driver Every Year?

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s I write this I’m sitting in Orlando International Airport having attended the biggest golf show on the planet … The PGA Merchandise Show. It’s been said that to walk the show floor is the equivalent of three miles, there’s a demo day at Orange County National Golf Centre and three days in the convention centre itself. It’s my seventeenth year in a row and in all honesty nothing changes.

Firstly, it’s a complete ego trip for golf ’s biggest companies, who’s got the biggest stand, who has the biggest screens and can unveil a new technology that will totally change the way the game is played … until it dies a death and is withdrawn next year. To give you some idea a ‘stand’ for a major golf company is approximately three to four times the size of a large golf shop we would have in the UK. What has changed is that there is nothing new at the show, ten to fifteen years ago product was kept under wraps and unveiled at the show in January - now it’s released all year round utilising

social media and online platforms. Which, in my opinion, is a good thing as it helps level the playing field when it comes to advertising budgets. Are there any really good small companies out there with good technology? Yes, many - but they struggle to get their product to market as they are overshadowed by marketing giants both online and in paper format.

Unfortunately, some forums and equipment reviewers can be a little biased to say the least towards certain companies so ultimately it can just end up a sales pitch.

Back to the question … I’m not naming no names but a major company claimed at the show to produce three miles per hour more ball speed from the face then their competitor. Impressive, sounds great but what does it mean? For me three mph would equate to somewhere between six to nine yards extra distance all things being equal. Selling for around £450.00 you can do the math on what a yard costs you. Would it make a difference to your game, maybe … a few extra yards are always nice … will it change your game … no.

For me to change drivers year in year out makes no sense, maybe if your driver was 4+ years old then it may be worth a look.

Finally, I found a golf shaft company, big into aerospace and composites. I thought the shafts were very reasonably priced … the top of the range was $80,000. That’s not a typo, it’s $80,000.

Unfortunately, it does not come with a house, a car or not even a holiday - it does not even come with a guarantee to hit the fairway.

Play well!

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Stock Brook Ladies Charity

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he Ladies Section of Stock Brook Manor raised an impressive £5,500 in 2016 for Sawyers Church in Brentwood. Last years’ Captain, Penney Mumford, explained to Essex Golfer what the money will be used for.

“The money will be used to help equip the kitchen and café area in the new building. This area will be a hub in the local community. It will be a place where the lonely and isolated can come and find friendship and support, a place where the elderly can have a cooked dinner and enjoy the company of others. We will offer employment to adults with learning disabilities, who wouldn’t be able to find or have the confidence to hold down a job. New Mums can come with their babies for advice, young people can come in after school and be supported with their homework and life as a teenager and I’m sure there will be many others.

Being from America, the matches and events in 2016 all had an American theme so it was great to

Penney Mumford, Elaine Pitman the Charity Fundraiser for Sawyers and the 2017 Lady Captain Laura Lee.

try American food dishes, wear red, white and blue, decorate the club in all things American and enjoy entertainment from The Other Guys, a Jersey Boys tribute band!” In 2017 the whole of Stock Brook is supporting St Lukes Hospice in Basildon.

Clacton Ladies Charity

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s Lady Captain Mrs Di Kedge welcomed Mr Rob Keenan to the Clacton club on Tuesday lunch time to receive our donation £400 for the “Essex Resettlement Centre.” Mr Keenan gave the Clacton Ladies an insight into what his organization aspires to achieve, by educating local homeless people to make a better life for themselves. They are given accommodation when necessary and given a breakfast every morning.

They are encouraged to pay £5 every fortnight so that they take some responsibility for their welfare. Mr Keenan stated how exceeding grateful he was to receive the cheque and thanked all the

ladies present. Lady Captain Di Kedges pledge during her year in office is to support as many

local charities as is possible, most of which were suggested by the Clacton club’s Ladies themselves.

Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s ladies section played a 13 hole Strings Stableford competition on Tuesday morning with 29 Ladies taking part.

Winning a golf competition for the first time ever, was New Lady member of the Clacton Club with 29 stableford points was Erica Beaumont, in second place was Mary Cole with 27 points on count back from in third-place Fiona Cope with 27 points on count back from in fourth place the club’s Ladies champion, Fay Trigg also with 27 points.

Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s Seniors Section played Top Dogs 7 on Monday morning. The winners of this round were William Damant & Brian Chapman with 43 stableford points, in second place were Dave Holden & Jim Wiggam with 42 points on count back from in third-place Malcolm Pitcher & Bill Highstead also with 42 points.

Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s men played Top Dogs 6 on Sunday morning. The winners were Glen Harms & Robert Meekings with 45 stableford points on count back from in second place Andy Hobbs & Barry Hewitt also with 45 points on countback from in third-place Mark Hulstrom & Richard Hart also with 45 points.

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Sarah Bennett Golf

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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.

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am sure for Christmas Golf Shoes were on the Christmas list? Hopefully you still have the box before it is discarded at the local tip.

For those of you who have read my training aid articles before, will know I aim to be innovative using household items to assist our golf.

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Set the empty shoe box tight to the golf ball as shown in the photo, ensure your selected target is parallel with the bottom edge of the shoe box. Start off with some short half swings firstly without a golf ball trying to avoid contact with the box .

When you feel confident place a ball into position and try to hit the ball without striking the box. This drill is a great visual providing instant feedback but will help to correct the path of the club not necessarily the club face position.

This clubface position will be covered in a subsequent article but this is an easy drill to work on at home replacing the ball with an airflow ball if range work is not possible.

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he Hertfordshire was looking in cracking shape for the Jäger lads arrival. We started off in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; room overlooking the first tee where we were served up a buffet full English breakfast and conducted the 24 player live draw for the days four balls - For once, there was a real mix up of players and the pairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games looking very interesting!

Consensus was that the course was in great condition considering the time of the year.

Greens were in very good Nick, but slower than a snail and fairly inconsistent, due to a lot of dew.

Results wise, there were some unbelievable performances by the higher handicappers, taking the top two spots - Stel(23) winning with 41

points, Johnny OD(25) and Glen coming 2nd with 40. All being heavily cut obviously. Stel also took home the pairs win with President Kian with 75 combined points.

Highlights of the day - our VP, Tyler losing (throwing) his wedge into the lake. Bubble winning the LD with a 304 yarder. Pan performing terribly and blobbing most of the par 3s but making a 40yard putt for birdie. Lastly, Daddy Siabi's group removed the flag (unconfirmed rumour) while he was in the bunker, took his shot which was within inches from the pin to realise they had put it miles away from the hole.

Next up is Ballards Gore Golf Club in Rochford, Essex. đ&#x;&#x2DC;&#x20AC;

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Buggies All Year Round at Brentwood Golf Club B

rentwood Golf Club have now completed a full 18 Hole Buggy path. Buggies can now be rented through the winter months as well as the summer months.

The Buggy path was constructed by Kevin Warren (Warren & Sons 07831 839 501) with the help of the Green Keeping staff.

During 2017 Brentwood GC will be adding Sat Nav systems to their fleet of Buggies which

already include ball and club washers as well as rain canopies.

Buggies can be pre-booked on 01277 375 101 (Always check before hand that Buggies are available).

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MAGAZINE? Over 4000 digital and postal subscribers every month.

Essex Golfer Magazine is distributed to over 80 Golf Clubs plus Golf Shops and Driving Ranges in Essex.

First published in 1996. Essex Golfer Magazine is very well established and has been serving the golfers of Essex for over 20 years.

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR JUBILEE CUP TEAMS!

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lanning and preparation for the League matches is well under way now as evidenced by the calls and emails the Committee is getting currently. Round One matches will complete by 9th April so we will have future updates focussed on progress through this phase via Essex Golfer.

We also have our website www.jubileecup.com,Twitter (@jubilee_cup) and more recently a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thejubileecup) - please LIKE us so we can keep you abreast of developments on a more regular basis than the excellent Essex Golfer!

As a reminder for the competition in 2017, we completed the draw last year and clubs are now busy arranging matches.

The four League rounds themselves will need to be played by the timescales below, so promises to be a busy spring and summer in 2017 - as it made clear to the teams at the AGM however, any of the games can be played prior to those deadlines. We even had a club in 2016 who had completed all their matches practically by end of May, and so a whole month ahead of final completion at last.

• Round 1 complete by 9th April 2017 • Round 2 complete by 7th May 2017 • Round 3 complete by 28th May 2017 • Round 4 complete by 18th June 2017 Last month we displayed Round 1 matched, and below you can see Round 2. www.jubileecup.com/matches2017/draw2017.html

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2nd Round Matches to be played by 7th of May 2017

Div A

Braintree

Div A

Stapleford Abbots

Div B

Theydon Bois

Div A Div B

Epping

Ilford

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Rochford

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Clacton on Sea

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Harwich & Dovercourt

Div C

Abridge

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Crondon Park Essex (The)

Benton Hall

Regiment Way

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Top Meadow GC

Div C

Langdon Hills

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Brentwood GC

Div D

West Essex

Div D Div D

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Gosfield Lakes

Garon Park

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Warley Park

Stoke by Nayland

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Wanstead

Div F

Bentley

Chigwell

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Royal Epping Forest Colne Valley

Ballards Gore

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Burnham On Crouch

Thorpe Hall

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Colchester

Five Lakes

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Playgolf Colchester

Maldon

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Three Rivers

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Burstead (The)

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South Essex

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Rayleigh Club (The)

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Woolston Manor

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Mardyke Valley

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Frinton GC

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Canons Brook

Stock Brook Manor

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Manor of Groves

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Forrester Park Notleys (The)

Loughton

Canons Brook

Looking forward to 2017 competition, by the time you read this we will have our full entrants for next year, and will be heading towards the Annual General Meeting and draw at Chelmsford Golf Club on Wednesday 23rd November. As you may know, the Jubilee Cup is open to ALL Essex clubs, and we seek to make the competition bigger and better every year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I am pleased to see some great new clubs entering the competition, such as Braintree Golf Club who has entered for the first time in 2017. Sad news must be flagged in that we have also had a withdrawal from a great supporter of ours, Channels Golf Club, due to the circumstances at the club.

Our next update in Essex Golfer may just include the Drawn of the 2017 Leagues, so keep an eye out! Looking forward to seeing you all in 2017.

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John Wins Presidents Cup T

here was a large turnout for the Presidents Cup Sunday 8th January.

In somewhat barmy conditions for a winter January, this strokeplay competition was enjoyed by the 44 golfers who played.

There were three players returning nett 73s, Chris Graham (17), Ben Grant (21) and Dave Rogers (5), Alan Garnett (9) returned a respectable nett 72 to be just outside the main prizes.

Third place and Scratch prize winner (Gross 75) went to Malcolm Pook (5) with a nett 70, Second place on count back went to Doug Wood (23) on the same nett score, however, winner of the President New Year Cup for 2017 is John Mayle (14) with a nett 67, 5 under par.

Five Lakes Charlie Shoots Level Par to Secure Round 4 O

n a rather wet and dismal Sunday, Five Lakes played the fourth round of this year's Winter League.

Three pairs returned 37 points, Jeremy Barter and Eric Howlett, Craig Skinner and Graham Walton along with Nigel Popper and Richard Hardy-King all to be just outside the main prizes.

Third place went to Steve Harris (19) and Luke Ratty (7) with 39 points, Second place went to Dave Chignell (11) and Clive Taylor (10) with 41 points, however, this month's winners were Charlie Powell (7) and Frank Taylor (13) with 44 points Charlie securing 43 points on his own.

Two players scored two's on the par 3's to win ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Doug Wood on the long 8th and Lee Stafford on the 10th.

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

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

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

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

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London & Essex Golfers Head to Morocco in Search of National Title

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ondon will be well represented when the grand final of the 2016 Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo, takes place in Marrakech next month (February 7-10).

Three pairs of amateur golfers from the region will be looking to bring home silverware in the prestigious event as four competitions - singles, pairs, mixed pairs and senior pairs - conclude in the winter sun at the Robert Trent Jonesdesigned PalmGolf Marrakech Palmeraie.

Five-handicap chef Paul Knight, 50, from Fulham who once worked for Hollywood great Robert de Niro in New York City - and four-handicap West Middlesex GC club-mate David Grabham, a 24year-old bathroom installer from Ruislip, will be going

for glory in the open pairs event, as will Woolston Manor members Zulfi Ali, 44, an 11-handicap IT project manager from Ilford, and 43-year-old, 15handicapper Munir Khan, a caterer from Waltham Forest.

They are joined on the flight to Morocco by husband-and-wife duo Peter and Leah Fitzgerald, who live in Epping. Managing director Peter, 45, who plays off 10, and 35year-old train operator Leah, who has a 12 handicap, are both members at Theydon Bois GC and will be taking on all-comers in the mixed pairs event.

In all, 32 golfers from across the UK will be fighting it out for the trophies, with each having qualified from two regional finals in 2016.

More Trophies for Newton’s Alice Barlow N

ewton Green’s Alice Barlow brought down the curtain on her outstanding season by picking up the two leading awards at the annual meeting of Suffolk Ladies’ County Golf Association.

She won the Joy Winn Salver for the lowest scratch scores during the season, and the Nigel Birrell Trophy awarded by the county captain to the most outstanding golfer of the year.

Alice, 18, also received her county colours. She is in her final year at Thomas Gainsborough School, Great Cornard, and will be concentrating on playing in leading women’s amateur events across the country.

Over the last year, she has won all the leading Suffolk ladies’ trophies, as well as being the first winner of the national junior champion of champions’ trophy, and finished seventh in the Telegraph BMW junior championships in Portugal.

Also at the Suffolk presentation, Newton’s Eloise Aldous, now playing as a driving range professional, was confirmed as the coming year’s organiser of Suffolk girls’ junior golf.

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Improve Your Game With 3D Motion Analysis L

eading Essex Golf Coach Mark Sharman is pleased to be able to offer the revolutionary 3D motion capture system to help your golf game. Having been the first coach to use a computerised swing analyser and high speed video on the European Tour he has always kept up to date with the latest technology and is excited to be using this game changing product which will help your game.

This product, unlike most of the products introduced over the last 10 to 15 years, is not superficial, but actually gives accurate usable information that can be used to help the golfer. It measures the important areas that actually have an effect on your golf game, whilst I’m the first to acknowledge the golf shot is dependent on the clubs characteristics through the impactseparation phase of a swing, it is your body and how you move it that controls the club and this product deals with this “THE IMPORTANT RELVENT INFORMATION” that will help, it’s basically A WHOLE BODY SCAN IN 3D that will show how efficient you are or possibly/probably not.

Mark is one of the few coaches to have had Tour Players win on the US PGA Tour, European

Tour, European Seniors and Challenge Tour as well as International Events under his guidance said “Finally a game changing product that I knew from the moment I saw it will positively help golfer’s by cutting out all the superficial information that gets in the way of learning and developing your golf game. The product also offers bio feedback for accelerated improvement which the golfer can also hire for more productive practice/training sessions” If you’re interested in improving, discovering how efficiently your creating and delivering power (WANT TO HIT IT FURTHER AND/OR STRAIGHTER), understand your X Factor or Functional Swing Plane or SIMPLY WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HIT BETTER SHOTS Mark is offering this GAME CHANGING 3D SCAN at Stock Brook Country Club, Billericay and Brentwood Park Golf Range, Warley for the price of a standard lesson until the end of March 2017.

For more information or to book a consultation Please contact Mark on 07788 591 340 or e-mail mark@quantumgolf.co.uk, www.quantumgolf.co.uk

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

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

Richard Earle: 01787 22 44 66 www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com

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18 March 2017 ‘EPPING BOWL ESSEX’ MIXED PAIRS OPEN North Weald Golf Club Includes bacon roll on arrival and food after golf.

Various prizes. £40 per couple.

Tino Lesurf: 01992 522 118 Email: info@northwealdgolfclub.co.uk www.northwealdgolfclub.co.uk 04 April 2017 JUNIOR OPEN 36 HOLES Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Includes goody bag, lunch and evening food.

Prizes sponsored by Cobra Puma Golf.

Daily Telegraph qualified. £38.

Adrian Bullock: 01206 263 352 Email: golfsecretary@stokegolfandleisure www.stokebynayland.com/golf/open-competitions

28 April 2017 SENIORS SPRING OPEN Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £58 per pair.

Sally Rudkin: 01787 474 747 Email: gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk 19 May 2017 MIXED OPEN Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £58 per pair.

Sally Rudkin: 01787 474 747 Email: gosfieldlakegc@btconnect.com www.gosfield-lake-golf-club.co.uk 06 June 2017 LADIES CHARITY DAY Saffron Waldon Golf Club Teams of 4 – entry £140 per team includes refreshment at the halfway house, prizes and a two course meal following the competition.

Maximum handicup 30.

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

07 April 2017 SENIOR PAIRS OPEN Essex Golf & Country Club Includes coffee on arrival, halfway refreshments and 2-course meal after golf. £64 per pair.

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

13 June 2017 LADIES TEAM OPEN Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Includes coffee and snack on arrival and evening meal after golf. £136 per team (4).

Diana Harris: 01206 262 836 www.stokebynayland.com

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

David Blackmore: 01206 853 396 www.colchestergolfclub.com

22 September 2017 SENIORS AUTUMN OPEN Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £58 per pair.

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

21 June 2017 MIXED PAIRS OPEN Braintree Golf Club 9 Holes Betterball (AM). 18 holes Greensome Stableford (PM). Includes lunch and evening meal. £70 per couple Luan Markham: 01376 346 079 www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk

5 October 2017 OVER 65’S (MEN), OVER 60’S (LADIES) AMATEUR MIXED OPEN Rochford Hundred Golf Club 18 Holes – Singles Stableford Handicap. Includes Coffee, Sandwiches, Chips Lunch and Prizes. £25 per person.

Tel: 01702 544 302 www.rochfordhundredgolfclub.co.uk

21 June 2017 VETERANS OPEN DAY Orsett Golf Club 18 Holes Individual Stableford. Includes coffee and mini breakfast on arrival and afternoon buffet. £34 per person.

Tel: 01376 391 352 www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk

26 October 2017 JUNIOR OPEN Colchester Golf Club 18 Holes medal – full handicap. £20 per person.

Tel: 01206 853 396 Email: assistant@colchestergolfclub.com www.colchestergolfclub.com

26 June 2017 LADIES OPEN MEETING Three Rivers Golf and Country Club Teams of three. Includes tea or coffee on arrival, refreshments after 9 holes and 2 course meal. £105 per team.

Caroline Crispin: 07885 461 170 Email: 3riversopen@gmail.com www.threeriversclub.com 9 August 2017 LADIES OPEN Abridge Golf Club 18 hole 4BBB Stableford no handicap limit. Tea or coffee and Danish pastries on arrival, half way house and buffet lunch. £85 per pair.

Tel: 01708 688 921 Email: info@abridgegolf.com for entry sheet. www.abridgegolf.com

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The Disabled Golf Association Events for 2017

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he Disabled Golf Association has unveiled an exciting event line-up for 2017 at some top venues around the country.

The inaugural NORTH OF ENGLAND OPEN was played at Wychwood, Cheshire and was a great success. This year we are crossing the Pennines to play at Oulton Hall, Leeds on Tuesday 4th July We will be returning to The Shire London for the annual GOLF TRUST OPEN on Monday 24th July.

The Auld Enemies Cup returns in 2018, so this year Staverton Park in Northamptonshire will host the first 2 day North v South match play event on 13th/14th October - should be very competitive!

We will be also be 'locking horns' with the Welsh for the OLDFIELD TROPHY on 24th/25th October The 'Race to Burhill' will be returning next year,

we are playing at 7 BGL venues and the first 3 in the Stableford competition will qualify for the final at the prestigious Burhill Golf Club in October.

We are delighted to have Mark James as our Patron.

Graeme Robertson, events co-ordinator "Our main focus is on golf as a therapy and for rehabilitation, but that's not to say there isn't some stiff competition. We had a very successful 2016, our sincere thanks have to go for the support from Captains Charities all around the country, so we can carry out providing an opportunity for all kinds of disabled people to enjoy golf for competition, and the all important 19th hole We only play at disabled friendly courses/facilities, going to clubs who are genuinely interested in what we do makes a world of difference. We will be running an order of merit with places up for grabs for Team England.

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Essex County News email: office@essexgolfunion.org

www.essexgolfunion.org

M AT C H R E P O RT

COUNTY/ COLTS v UNDER 18’s Aldeburgh Golf Club – Thursday 22nd December 2016 On a beautiful clear but cold winters morning on the Suffolk coast, some the finest golfers in the county gathered for the annual end of season ‘friendly’ at Aldeburgh Golf Club.

The course was as usual presented in its finest winter condition and all Essex golfers and officials were warmly met.

The under 18s were facing a strong colts/county team and after a sterling effort in the morning foursomes were narrowly behind at lunch 3 ½ to 2 ½, notable performance from the pairing of Patrick Arundel and Harry Robson beating Taylor Carter and Brandon Meads on the last hole.

First out in the afternoon were County Captain and order of Merit winner Jay Beisser against reigning Henry Cooper Classic champion Michael Gilbert and what a match this turned out to be.

With golf of the very highest standard on a tough track, Jay just ran out a 2 and 1 winner.

The following games showed the same quality golf, with notable wins from Curtis Knipes, Joshua Read, Harry Moncur and Harvey Payne. However the County/Colts ran out 8 to 4 winners in the afternoon singles.

Final match score 11 ½ to 6 ½ for the County/Colts side Thanks were given to Aldeburgh for the super condition of the course and their impeccable hospitality.

Phil Hulse, County Team Manager

Alastair Plumb, Essex Amateur Champion, driving off on his way to a6&5 win in his singles match.

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Essex County News email: office@essexgolfunion.org

www.essexgolfunion.org

FIXTURE LIST - 2017 UNDER 12 CHAMPIONSHIP 18 Hole Scratch Stroke Play

Qualifying

KEATING TROPHY

BOYCE HILL

36 hole Scratch Stroke Play Best 16 qualify for Match Play Final

MALDON

THE BRIAN FULLER TROPHY

Saturday 8 April

Thursday 27 July

18 Hole Handicap Stroke Play This competition is open to Girls & Boys U12 yrs of age

BOYCE HILL

KEATING TROPHY FINAL

BOYS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday 22 April Sunday 23 April

COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP Played in conjunction with the

Friday 19 May

36 hole Scratch Stroke Play

Wednesday 2 August

BOYS FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP

THORPE HALL

SIR MICHAEL BONALLACK TROPHY

LANGDON HILLS

36 hole Scratch Stroke Play U18 & U16 Championships

GOSFIELD LAKE Wednesday 9 August

36 Hole Scratch Foursomes Stroke Play

UNDER 14 CHAMPIONSHIP FALDO WEDGE

18 hole Scratch Stroke Play

THE WARREN

Under 18 ± Girls & Boys Clubs: Team of 3

Wednesday 31 May

ESSEX AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

STOKE BY NAYLAND

MAYLANDS Tuesday 15 August

FRED STILLWELL TROPHY 18 hole Handicap Stroke Play

Saturday 3 June Sunday 4 June

72 Hole Scratch Stroke Play Max. Handicap: 4

SENIORS CHAMPIONSHIP For the Chelmsford Challenge Trophy Age 55 or over on the day of the Competition 36 Hole Scratch Stroke Play Handicap age groups prizes

HERBERT BISHOP VASE Open to the Captain and Secretary of each Club, or nominated members 18 hole four-ball better ball Stableford

CLIFFORDS TROPHY

55 or over on day of competition 18 Holes handicap Stableford Competition

BURNHAM ON CROUCH

ROMFORD

36 Hole Scratch Stroke Play Handicap Prizes

Friday 1 September

UPMINSTER TROPHIES

WEST ESSEX

U25 Championship & Over 25 Trophies 36 Hole Scratch Stroke Play

Thursday 29 June

ESSEX FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIP MULLIS TROPHY

THORNTON CHALLENGE CUP 19 March

LESLIE F WOOD CHAMPIONSHIP 2 April

SENIORS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

NORMAN PLUM TROPHY

Round 1

9 April

23 April

13 April

30 April

Round 2

7 May

14 May

19 May

28 May

Round 3

11 June

25 June

16 June

25 June

Quarter-Final Semi-Final Final

UPMINSTER Saturday 9 September

BRAINTREE

36 hole Scratch Stroke Play Foursomes

Thursday 20 July

18 hole Four-Ball Better-Ball Stableford Max. Handicap: 18

Preliminary Rd

Tuesday 22 August

ROMFORD TROPHY

CHELMSFORD Thursday 22 June Friday 23 June

Warley Park

36 Hole Scratch Stroke Play Handicap Prizes

VETERANS TROPHIES

Sunday 24 September

COLCHESTER Sunday 1 October

YOUTH SHIELD

16 July

23 July

14 July

30 July

5 August

20 August

13 August

16 August

20 August

26 August

10 September

3 September

6 September

17 September

17 September

For the Seniors Team Championship (up to the quarter final) and the Norman Plum Trophy (up to the final) these are PLAY BY DATES.

Date for your Junior Organisers diary!

Junior Organisers Meeting Chelmsford Golf Club – 15th March for 7.30pm Start.

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GOLF TIPS FOR AROUND THE COURSE As every golfer knows, if the ball doesn’t land on the fairway your problems are only just beginning.

Your ball could be on a slope, in tall grass or bushes, on the lip of a bunker, on stony ground etc. etc In his new compact guide, best-selling author Yves Ton-That (“Golf Rules Quick Reference”, more than 1 million copies sold) gives the reader tips for every seemingly hopeless situation – short and concise, illustrated and easy-to-understand. Thanks to the structure with sections from tee to green, golfers can find the information they need in an instant. A quick fix guide for eliminating mistakes makes the practical ring-bound water-repellent booklet the ideal accompaniment on the course.

The tips are based on many years of competition experience by leading golf professionals. We’d be willing to bet that “Golf Trouble Shots and Quick Fix Guide” will help you save a number of strokes on your next round.

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www.essexgolfer.com WANTED: Mizuno JPX 800 Driver, 13.5 degree loft. Mizuno JPX 800. 3 wood, regular shaft. Billericay.

Contact: Ken Terry T: 07762 322 375 E: kenterry77@btinternet.com FOR SALE: Ladies Callaway RAZR Hawk 3 wood with cover.

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Chelmsford - £40.00.

Contact: Mrs Sheila Mines T: 07747 445 202 E: sheilamines2003@yahoo.co.uk FOR SALE: Left hand golf clubs,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 irons sw, pw rescue club - £25 - £1.00.

Hornchurch Contact: Ken T: 01708 559 160 E: oldschoolken@hotmail.co.uk FOR SALE: Golf club flight bag with wheels. Used once only.

VGC. - £20.00 ONO. Calloway Cart golf bag. Good Condition, zips intact - Newbury Park £20.00. Contact: Tom Murray T: 07947 275 670 E: tmurray1453@gmail.com

FOR SALE: Callaway X2 Hot Driver Adila ATX55 Regular Shaft.Fully Adjustable includes Wrench and Head Cover. Used Once so as New Condition. £80.00. Galvin Green Waterproof GoreTex Jacket.Size XL.Colour Black Half Zip Used Only a few times - Halstead area - £80.00.

Contact: Chris Wash T: 01787 460 107 E: beazleyboy@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Powakaddy golf bag Rain cover (in zipped bag) Hutton, Brentwood - £25.00 o.n.o. Contact: Ann Pryer T: 01277 233 508 E: apryer@talktalk.net FOR SALE: Garmin Approach G3 GPS. Nearly new, good working order - Leiston, Suffolk £60.00. Contact: B Bentley T: 01728 830 820 E: barbarab16@outlook.com FOR SALE: Mizuno draino 300H mallett balanced putter;with orange Karma two thumb grip to help solve those yips; very good condition Billericay - £10.00.

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FOR SALE: Strata Golf Travel Bag in Blue and Black good condition but with some airline travel damage. No longer required, FREE to someone who wishes to collect. - Epping - £5.00.

Contact: Rob Dawson T: 01992 576 060 E:robert.g.dawson@btinternet.com WANTED: G20 right hand Ping Irons. - Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, Contact: A Barnard T: 01255 714 511 E: barnard1938@talktalk.net FOR SALE: Founders Club cart bag in red and white. 14 club divider and multiple zipped pockets and including hood. New and still boxed. - SWF - £30.00.

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Pro Launch blue shaft 65S. Excellent condition including original head cover. - SWF £80.00.

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