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ngland Golf is seeking nominations for its annual awards which will recognise, celebrate and reward individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to ‘raising our game’ and building a bright future for the sport.

The winners will be those who contribute within golf clubs, schools, county golf partnerships, training schemes, national companies or many other programmes.

For full details of categories and to make a nomination please click here. The closing date is Friday, 27 November 2015. The awards will be presented at a national conference in April 2016.

The awards support the England Golf Strategic Plan, Raising Our Game, which aims to create more players, more club members, strong golf clubs, winning golfers, outstanding championships, an improved image for golf, and excellent governance.

Past winners include: Jake Conroy of Little Hay, Hertfordshire, who has cerebral palsy and champions both junior and disability golf and spends much of his time volunteering.

Margaret Bedford of Strawberry Hill, Middlesex, who has transformed the junior section at her club and raised its profile in the local community.

Mark Rozenbroek of One Stop Golf, Hull, who has creating the ‘ultimate golf gaming centre’ where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy the game.

Gareth Snelgrove, a PGA coach of Hagley, Worcestershire, who has created a local pathway offering school pupils a fun taste of the game and follow up opportunities for coaching in the club’s junior academy and golf club membership.

The categories for the 2016 awards are: Young Volunteer of the Year Recognising a young individual, aged 25 or under on Friday 27 November 2015, who has shown outstanding dedication and contribution to the game.

Volunteer of the Year Recognising an individual who has shown outstanding dedication and contribution to the game.

Lifetime Service Award Recognising an individual who has contributed to the game over a sustained period of time with outstanding achievement and success.

Talent Pathway Award Recognising a group or individual who have supported talented young players by developing and strengthening the links between the club and the county talent pathway.

Participation Award Recognising a group or individual who have increased the number of regular golfers.

Membership Award Recognising a group or individual who have recruited and retained club members.

Innovation Award Recognising a group or individual who has helped to change the image of golf, improve communication in the sport and/or developed partnerships with other organisations. www.englandgolf.org

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Hybrid Putter is Heaven Sent

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putter invented by a golf pro with a knack for designing clubs and practice aids that make the game easier is creating a storm of interest before it has gone into full-scale production.

Stuart Smith, a PGA Professional from East Anglia, has designed a putter based on his bestselling Heavenly Hybrid range of clubs.

And such has been the positive effect the prototype the club has had when used by clients in his coaching clinics, Smith is already taking orders.

The putter known as HH1 features the head used in the Heavenly Hybrid range and has a loft of 3°.

As a result, the club is significantly lighter than conventional putters and boasts a much bigger sweet spot.

Explaining how he came up with the idea, Smith said: “I looked at putters on the market and felt they were all very heavy. What’s more, I wasn’t sure how forgiving they were.

“Using a hybrid head as opposed to one made from a solid chunk of metal means mine is much lighter. As a result, the ball comes off the head a lot faster and a shorter stroke is needed,

“And because it’s got the hybrid head, the sweet spot is huge. It’s probably the most forgiving putter there is, which is great for people who don’t hit the ball in the middle.

“The feel you get from the putter is excellent and the feedback from people who have used it in lessons has been superb.

I’ve had more than 50 pre-orders already.

“People like the idea of it and the fact it’s so light means, they’ve got much control over the club than they would have with a conventional putter.”

The latter are proving particularly popular with more senior golfers, and Smith explained: “Older golfers have more time on their hands to play the game, and many have the cash to be able to afford it.

“Hybrid clubs have made all my customers enjoy the game more – which is how things should be. Golf should be fun not a trial.

“I’m sure the putter will do exactly the same thing, although I’m confident it will be used by all standards and ages of golfer rather than older ones.”

COMPETITION Stuart Smith together with Essex Golfer Magazine has given you a chance to win a Hybrid Putter of your own.

For your chance to win this wonderful prize all you have to is answer the following question.

What year did Darren Clarke win the British Open Golf Championship?

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Results Essex Schools Competition at Colne Valley Golf Club

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hank you to Tom Smith and all his staff at Colne Valley Golf Club for their excellent service and suppport during the Essex Schools Championships on the 12th October.

Please find the results below, more detailed results to be found on the www.englishschoolsgolf.org website.

Girls Winner - Rebecca Earl (Felsted) Gross 70 Runner Up - Harriet Lynch (Coopers CCS) Gross 79 on Countback.

Handicap - Ysobel Lush (King John) Nett 72 U14 Boys Winner - James Styles (Chigwell) Gross 80. Runner Up - Michael Charlton (Davenent) Gross 83. Handicap - Carter Rowe (Sandon School) Nett 73.

U16 Boys Winner - Aaron Edwards-Hill (Plume) Gross 73. Runner Up - Cai James (Philip Morant) Gross 76. Handicap - Callum Newton (William Edwards) Nett 71.

Rebecca Earl girls winner.

U18 Boys Winner - Ryan Tatton (Campion) Gross 73. Runner Up - Joshua Read (Southend College) Gross 75. Handicap - Oscar Yeomans (Southend HS for Boys) Gross 73.

Overall Winner - Aaron Edwards Hill (Plume) Gross 73. Runner Up - Ryan Tatton (Campion) Gross 75. Handicap - Joshua Read (Southend College) Nett 70.

Team Results, Campion to represent Essex at the Schools Team Championships at Woodhall Spa on 16th July 2016.

Campion Southend HS Boys Philip Morant William Edwards Davenant Brentwood CHS

Arron Edwards-Hill overall winner.

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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.

Launch, Spin&Landing Angle

T H E T H R E E M AG I C I N G R E D I E N T S TO L O N G E R D R I V E S

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n a world where most golfers believe that more speed equals more distance this month I thought I would look at three often overlooked elements of good golf shots. Believe it or not it is possible to have two golfers with exactly the same club head speed and smash factor (quality of strike) but have up to 40 yards between their tee shots. This comes down to their flight conditions: Launch, Spin and Landing Angle.

Each element is exclusive to the individual golfers speed and swing dynamic but let’s look at each area in a little more detail.

LAUNCH This is the angle the ball leaves the club face vertically. Generally the lower the swing speed the higher the launch required. This idea is not exclusive to golf, it’s physics. A good demonstration for this is to throw a tennis ball as far as you can over-arm. Then, try to throw another ball the same distance but this time the ball cannot fly higher than your knee - a lot more speed is required to keep the ball in the air and will normally fall short of the other ball but roll out. Golf works in exactly the same way. For longer shots the ball needs to arc parabolically, and launch is the first ingredient of that.

SPIN All shots we hit have backspin, it is a common myth that longer drives have ‘top spin’. This is physically impossible as a golf ball with top spin would hit the ground a yard or two in front of the player. It’s backspin that generates lift as the air moves around the golf ball. Another common myth is that hitting the ball high is bad, that’s because in general golfers hit the ball high because they have too much spin. A shot hit with the right spin can fly extremely high and

go a very long way. Many of the longest hitters playing professional tours now hit the ball well over 100 feet in the air off the tee. For comparison the average club golfer will driver the ball around 60 to 70 feet in the air. Too much spin and the ball will have a weak flight and seem to ‘stall’ or ‘hang’ in it’s flight, too little and the ball ‘fall’ from the air.

LANDING ANGLE This is where club golfers can really gain yardage. Having the right amount of spin on the drive equals a good landing angle. This angle is a combination of maximum carry with maximum roll. A good landing angle is around 34° and golfers should strive to get as close to this as possible to maximise distance. Another interesting element here is that physics tells us that with no wind a golfer with a 90mph swing speed can only carry the ball 215yds but with the correct launch conditions can roll out to 240yds.

The screenshot is from a golfer currently playing on the European Tour. As you can see the better driver launches the ball a fraction higher and has a little less spin which in turn equals a slightly flatter landing angle. This picks up 2 yds carry and 6 yds roll which may not seem much but it’s the difference between carrying a bunker or not.

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Movember Campaign Aims to Get the Nation Moving M

o Bros’ and ‘Mo Sistas’ are being encouraged to get up and MOVE in the latest fundraising initiative from the Movember Foundation.

The global charity, made famous by its campaign to get men growing moustaches during November, is teaming up with The PGA and the Organisation of Golf Range Owners (OGRO) in a bid to tackle physical inactivity across the UK. Every Monday in November, floodlit driving ranges across the UK are ‘going clubbing’ for Movember Mondays, part of the Foundation’s MOVE initiative to raise funds, awareness, and get people moving.

The centres will all host weekly events to encourage new and existing golfers to discover the health and social benefits that swinging a golf club with their mates can bring.

Alongside free hints, tips, and beginner sessions, visitors at each venue will also have the chance to ‘chip for change’ and win Movember merchandise as well as a place at next year’s Movember Golf Day, to be held at four-time Ryder Cup venue The Belfry.

As well as Movember Mondays, golfers in general are being encouraged to host their own golf days in support of Movember, and to register these as an official event on Movember.com. Societies and clubs can request an event pack to help them run their day by contacting Movember directly at info.uk@movember.com.

The highest fundraisers, and of course the best Mo’s, will also win a place at the golf day next April.

Lastly, The PGA is encouraging all of its pros to help raise awareness of this great cause by showing off their best trick shots on social media using the hashtags #mogolf and of course #movember.

Movember Mondays will form part of a wider battle to tackle the growing trend of male physical inactivity. According to the Movember Foundation, physical inactivity is now the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality, causing 3.2 million deaths globally.

Since 2003 the Movember Foundation has encouraged over five million men and women to join the global men’s health movement and has now taken up the fight against the growing issue of inactivity, aiming to invest in programmes to work out what makes men move more and target those at most risk.

It has raised over £402 million and funded over 1,000 programmes focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

Movember Foundation uk movember.com

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Mardyke Ladies Enjoying a Weekend Celebration

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he ladies at Mardyke Valley Golf Club, enjoyed an annual weekend away celebrating the new lady captain Annie (far right) taking up her new position. They are a small but very friendly group, who meet up Thursday’s and

weekends for a round of golf. They would Love to have more ladies joining their group, if you are interested please phone 01708 855 011, leave your name and number, and some one will get back to you.

Mark Drives in Like James Bond at Forrester Park

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orrester Parks new Veterans’ Captain Mark Beasley had his inaugural drive in on Wednesday 30th September.

Mark chose a James Bond outfit including jacket for this event. He drove 168 yards the winner was John Abrey.

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Matt Stables is a PGA Advanced Professional based at North Weald Golf Club near Epping. Matt played collegiate golf in the USA and today competes in regional and national pro tournaments. As a teacher, Matt is a published author and is qualified in club making, golf fitness, the mental side of golf & Aimpoint green reading. As a golf coach, Matt believes in good fundamentals, including an on plane swing, an understanding of each individual’s strengths and weaknesses, plus an effective short game.

Golf tuition is available from Matt call 01992 522 118 mobile 07808 003 619, or www.MattStablesGolf.com

PERFECTION A

nd as we edge towards the end of the year, it is a good time to think has your game improved this year? Has it stayed the same or has it gone backwards? If you want to keep enjoying the game, I would suggest that your game should have progressed, and you are a better player now that you were at this time last year. Are there any areas that you have made even a slight improvement in? This Here are some ideas to help you to progress. could be using better performing equipment, • Aim to get 1% better in as many areas as you can - it adds up. This is a British Cycling idea. have you improved an aspect of your • If you aren’t seeing progress change your technique, have you found a way to increase approach... It doesn't make sense to keep doing your enjoyment of the game, is your practice the same thing and expecting different results. better, etc.You don’t have to be perfect as golf • Get some feedback and talk through what you is not a game of perfection, but you should be are doing with your PGA Professional... We are making progress all the time. here to help...

GOLF COACHING TRIPS att is Running 2 x 4 day Golf coaching trips to and to La Manga, near Murcia, Spain in January from 8th to 11th & 15th to 18th.

The aim is to work on your games and enjoy some better weather this winter at some first class resorts. Prices are from £389. For more information, please go to www.Mattstablesgolf.com Trips include.

Three nights’ b/b in Twin/Double, 4 x 90-minute Golf Tuition Sessions on all parts of the Game from PGA Advanced Professional, 2 Rounds of Golf, including Buggies, Use of Practice Facilities, On Course Coaching & Play with a Professional, Airport transfers in Spain, Non Golfers Welcome, On Site Spa & Weather normally 15 to 20C (Not Guaranteed but better than UK)

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Future Golfing Events & Competitions 01/12/2015

‘Festive Spirit’ Mixed Team Open @ Stoke by Nayland Golf Club £TBC per team (4) Adrian Bullock 01206 265815 adrian.bullock@stokegolfandleisure.com

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Confirms BIGGEST Show Offer Ever T

he Golf Show Group, organisers of The London Golf Show 2015, have confirmed its biggest ever offer for visitors to the exhibition 1315th November at Glow, Bluewater.

Attendees to this year’s London Golf Show will receive FIVE free rounds of golf at Kent based golf course operator Pentland including Pedham Place, Boughton and Etching Hill (worth £160). In addition, they will receive a one hour simulator experience at Golf Studios (worth £40) and a free membership with thesocialgolfer.com (worth £25) … totalling a value of over £225 And all for the cost of a £10 ticket or two for £18, when bought in advance.

In order to claim these offers, each visitor will just need the ‘Welcome Stand’ at the entrance to the show or visit each brand show stand to sign up to receive free golf gift.

As well as getting the chance to sample some great courses via the Pentland Golf offer, visitors will be able to take up a one hour simulator experience at Golf Studios in Surbiton or Kensington, whereby they test the ‘state of the art’ Golfzon simulator technology for themselves.

To top this fantastic visitor offers,

thesocialgolfer.com are giving every visitor free annual membership. This allows golfers of all levels to join games and societies in their area, as well as track their scores and gain an online Handicap cert. courtesy of their unique online scorecard tracking system.

Simon Jones, Sales Director of the Golf Show Group commented, “We have always strived to offer our visitors the maximum value for their ticket and this year show sees them receiving the largest ‘bundle’ ever. And this is just some of the great deals that will be available in November. We estimate that visitors will benefits from many more discounts and offers at the show. Clearly, this has been received very positively by those coming to the show for the first time and those returning for more fun. We would like to thank our partners for providing these to our visitors #GETINTHEZONE.” To find out more about these offers visit www.londongolfshow.com/buy-tickets The London Golf Show will be held from 13-15 November at Glow, Bluewater – www.londongolfshow.com

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Harris Bowl Final T

he Harris Bowl Final was held at Frinton Golf Club on Wednesday 7th October, 2015 and the victorious winners were Stock Brook Manor, they played against The Rayleigh and after 10 holes, the match was extremely close, the match

was played in the true spirit of friendship, Stock Brook Manor won 3 ½ to 1 ½ and the Team Captain Mrs. Linda Gregory praised the sportsmanship of the whole game with The Rayleigh.

Essex Golfers Just Miss Out on Trip to Morocco A

Tom Browne and Darren Vickery.

pair of amateur golfers from Essex has just missed out on an expenses-paid trip of a lifetime to Morocco at the southern regional final of the 2015 Morocco Matchplay, powered

by HowDidiDo. Insurance broker Darren Vickery, 36, a fivehandicapper from Canvey Island, and builder Tom Browne, 25, a 10-handicapper from Brentwood – both of whom are members at South Essex GC – just failed to secure one of the two qualifying spots up for grabs at the Morocco Matchplay southern regional pairs final, at the Manor House GC, Castle Combe, in Wiltshire.

Instead, the places in February’s grand final at the stunning Golf de Mogador, in Essaouira, went to Llanishen GC members Robert Hession and Andy Bird, and Alan Russell and Phil Bermingham, from Fulwell GC. www.howdidido.com www.moroccomatchplay.co.uk

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Its FREE to advertise anything in Golf Mart, Tel: 01621 815 577 E-Mail:- info@essexgolfer.com Visit our live up to date golf mart page at www.essexgolfer.com FOR SALE: Callaway Big Bertha steel head 3 driver 11 degree, RH vgc with head cover £45. 2 ram wedges 60 degree and 64 degree vgc £10 each.

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The Burstead golf club is a proprietary owned club that carries the values of a traditional members club where visitors and guests are made welcome.

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THE GARY PIKE GOLF ACADEMY Top teaching professional Gary Pike PGA.AP (advanced professional) invites you to his golf academy at Forrester Park Golf Club near Maldon. Gary has over 31 years of coaching experience and is a David Leadbetter trained instructor. He has published over 150 articles on the golf swing. Gary is coach to Walker Cup player Dale Whitnell and was the Essex County Senior Coach from 1998 to 2012 Contact the golf academy on 07801 428 174 or visit www.garypikegolf.com

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Booking is easy, just give me a call on 07801 428 174 or Distant Landings on 023 8081 2575 £200 deposit secures your place, maximum 12 guests per holiday.

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Essex County News

by Neil Silver, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union email: info@essexgolfer.com www.essexgolfunion.org

Our golfing season is now over for this year, but as this one finishes we are getting ready for 2016.

All major fixture dates are on our website and will be updated regularly over the coming months.

ESSEX FOURSOMES The Essex Foursomes was first played in 1932 at Rochford Hundred Golf Club and the beautiful silver tankards were presented by Mr G E Larman. Up until 1967 it was a 36 hole knockout competition, from 1968 it was changed to a medal competition format.

A total of 32 teams, representing 21 Clubs, started the morning round of this competition, on a bright late summer morning.

The morning round finished with The Rayleigh Club taking the lead, Ricky Lee and Jay Beisser coming in with a gross score of 68 and Taylor Carter and Jack Dyer ESF Winners 2015. from Rochford Hundred 4 shots back with a 72.

The afternoon round saw The Rayleigh Club score a gross 71, which made them this year’s winners with a total of 139. Rochford Hundred kept their second place with a total gross of 144.

Baildon's James Dennison and John Wright were just pipped to the post with a gross 145 and third place.

MULLIS TROPHY The Mullis Trophy was first played for in 1931, and is traditionally the final competition of the season.

It was a beautiful warm sunny day, as 38 teams representing 29 Clubs set off to pay 18 holes in a fourball betterball stableford format.

The results were very close with Paul Hegarty and Alex Gray from Burnham on Crouch coming in with a winning score of 43 points just beating Mark Pidgeley and Matt Barnett from Playgolf Colchester who scored 42 stableford points.

The Essex’s John Booth and Karl Bowden came in third with 41 Points on countback.

It was a most enjoyable day with good golf played in great spirits.

Paul Hegarty and Alex Grey.

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Essex County News

by Neil Silver, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union email: info@essexgolfer.com www.essexgolfunion.org

YOUTH SHIELD Forty one clubs entered the Youth Shield in 2015, we lost a couple along the way but the majority battled through several zonal matches. The winners of each of the zones will each receive a memento of their success this year.

The Quarter and Semi-Finals having been played, we arrived at Boyce Hill on the 26 September with the finalists, Chelmsford and Orsett.

It was a closely fought match that ended with an exciting finish. Zachary Chegwidden (Orsett) and Michael Gilbert (Chelmsford) were all square at the 18th and went on to play an extra 5 holes before Zachary won the match and made Orsett the winners for 2015.

It was a great match played in great spirits, our congratulations to Orsett.

Orsett.

The Youth Shield was first played for back in 1951 and this was the first win for Orsett.

PLATE FINALS

West Essex.

Thorndon Park.

The Plate Finals were played at Crondon Park on Sunday 11 October 2015 and the winners were West Essex (Thornton Cup) and Thorndon Park (Leslie Wood). Details and results are on the website.

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Essex County News

by Neil Silver, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union email: info@essexgolfer.com www.essexgolfunion.org

COUNTY TEAM SE League Finals Essex played Kent Golf Union in the England Golf South Eastern League Final at the magnificent Broadstone in Poole, Dorset. The Course rated 46th in England was in excellent condition with a proliferation of heather, gorse, water hazards and cavernous bunkers to negotiate which proved to be a stern test for both teams in ideal golfing conditions.

Essex having qualified for the league final with a match in hand, were forced to make four changes to the team, which would test the strength in depth of our resources. Traditionally Essex have been strong in the morning foursomes but on this occasion were not able maintain this going down 3 matches to 1 at lunch despite an outstanding performance from the Boyce Hill pair of Alex Woodward & John Hanrahan who won their match 5&4.

For a long time it looked as if the foursomes would finish 2-2, however Essex surrendered a 2UP early advantage in the last match, going down 3&1.

So Essex had a mountain to climb for the afternoon singles session and came out highly motivated with outstanding performances in the first two matches. Mitchel Sarling & Jay Beisser producing 5&4 wins, with Jay producing an eagle 3 on the first hole to show his intent.

The next two matches were won by Kent but with both Essex players under par for their rounds, illustrating the quality of golf displayed by both sides.

The result was in the balance for most of the afternoon thanks to an outstanding 4&3 win from under 18 player Jack Dyer who demonstrated a maturity above his years in defeating Kent’s very experienced George Mullins.

Essex rallied well in the afternoon session but sadly had left too much work to be done after the disappointing morning foursomes.

The very strong Kent team deserved their win but Essex demonstrated a fantastic team spirit and fighting commitment which, coupled with the young talent coming through, will set them in good stead for the future.

Essex were delighted to have our County Team Sponsor Clarkson’s Shipbroking (Switzerland) in attendance and would formally thank them for their very generous kit and Bushsnell range finder sponsorship which the County Union, Players and Officials are most appreciative of.

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Essex County News

by Neil Silver, Press Officer, Essex Golf Union email: info@essexgolfer.com www.essexgolfunion.org

COLTS TEAM SE League Finals

For the second year running the Colts League final was contested by Essex and Hampshire. The venue this time, Rowlands Castle Golf Club in Havant, Hampshire, their home advantage.

Our first practice session got off to a great start with a Hole in One from Scott Hudson on the second hole.

On match day the weather was set fair with the golf course in excellent condition along with fast undulating greens. The greens staff had been out early to double cut and iron the greens.

The morning foursomes got off to a good start with our first pair bringing in an early 3&1 win.

Things were then to seesaw. Our second pair were beaten 3&2, our third pair won 2&1 and the last pair lost 5&3. This rounded off the morning with a 2-2 draw, giving neither side an advantage for the afternoon.

With the afternoon singles under way early scenarios had some players struggling against strong opposition and others just keeping their head above water. At the half way point we were up in three games. Then two games finished early and the remaining games were ebbing and flowing.

Gradually games two to four put three points on the board with the remaining three games all down. As time went on the advantage began to swing in our favour and when games six and seven finished all square, the four points required to halve the match were secured. Singles 4-4. Match 66. The trophy will be held by each County for 6 months.

LOOKING FORWARD Have you applied for your Inter County Card, if you are a member of an Essex affiliated club for just ÂŁ15 a year you can play discounted golf at over 1300 clubs in 33 Counties.

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COUNTY SECRETARY Applications are invited for the above position based at the County Office in Witham.

The Essex Golf Union serves seventy nine affiliated clubs and the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the Unionʼs operation reporting directly to the elected Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will need and be able to demonstrate: I Excellent communication and organisational skills.

I Financial management and reporting skills.

I High level of IT literacy and a working knowledge of golf programmes ideally Cobra and Intelligent Golf. Experience of website management and social media.

I A sound awareness of golf and all its traditions.

I Ideally the candidate will have experience of golf club management but other relevant experience will be considered.

All applications and CV’s will be held in the strictest confidence and should initially be forwarded to: The President, ESSEX GOLF UNION, 2d Maldon Road, Witham, Essex Closing date 20th November 2015 CM8 2AB.

Silver Shield and Trophy Finals

Silver Shield Winners – Chelmsford Golf Club.

Silver Trophy Winners – Crondon Park.

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Trish Wilson, Liz Gibson, Holly Haslem, Brenda Skudder (captain), Gabby Oxlade and Amanda Dicker.

Rochford were represented by Jo Rumsey, Amanda Colgate-Herbert (captain), Maria Williams, Janice Hazledine, Chris Barker, Lyanne Loveday and Carol Evans.

Silver Trophy Final. Crondon Park were victorious in the Silver Trophy Final against Burnham on Crouch at Chigwell Golf Club, winning 4/1. We were blessed with good weather, and the match was played in a fantastic spirit. Congratulations to Crondon Park, commiserations to Burnham.

n a lovely late September day, the Silver Shield final was contested between Chelmsford and Rochford at Orsett where the course was immaculately presented for us.

Rochford won the toss, and after 12 holes, the match was nip and tuck ... Rochford were up in the first 3 matches; Chelmsford were up in 3 of the last four matches, and the other match was all-square. Rochford won 2 of the first 3 matches, and Chelmsford won matches 4, 5 and 7. Trish Wilson (Chelmsford), secured the fourth win for Chelmsford on the 18th against Amanda Colgate-Herbert, with the last match amicably halved having been all-square after 16 holes.

Chelmsford’s team were Amanda Hartman,

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Essex Girls Final of Logan & Hitchcock Trophies

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he finals of both trophies were held at Warley Park at the beginning of September. The Logan trophy, maximum handicap 18, was won by Bella Jay from North Weald on the 18th hole against Ashley Chalmers from Thorndon Park.

The Hitchcock trophy, handicap 19-35, was won by Abbey Webb of Thorpe Hall who beat last year's champion Lilly Taylor of Frinton 6&5.

Photo left to right Bella Jay, Abbey Webb, Ashley Chalmers and Lily Taylor.

New Lower Fees at Royal Epping Forest Golf Club

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t their Annual General Meeting on Friday 2nd October members of Royal Epping Forest Golf Club voted to lower annual fees for 23-30 year olds to ÂŁ200. The Chingford course with its proximity to road and rail links to London and its position on the edge of Epping Forest is popular with younger players. The lounge and terrace at Royal Epping overlook the 18th green with views across the course and the forest and is a welcome resting place after a game. The new lower fee is aimed at encouraging younger players to become part of a golf club and enjoy the golfing and social facilities membership offers. Junior fees apply up to age 23 years.

The new Captain and Lady Captain for the year 2015/16, Ray Kelly and Jill Crafer, were voted in at the AGM and had their Drive-In on Sunday 4th October. The sun shone as the Past Captains putted out and the New Captains made excellent drives with the hickory club used for the occasion

Ray Kelly and Jill Crafer.

– a different feel to their own drivers! There was a good turnout to support them on their special day and members and guests enjoyed the jazz band and refreshments.

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The

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

The Bentley Golf Club are the 2015 Jubilee Cup Champions!

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n Sunday 27th September, held at Colne Valley Golf Club, the 2015 Final was played out against Benton Hall, who very narrowly missed out with 3.5 match points against Bentley Golf Club’s 5.5 points.

Match report below, and the key thing for myself and Neil Mitchell as competition officials on the day, was how quickly the scoreboards changed from a slightly more dominant Benton, through just a few matches, the tables being turned to give Bentley the crowning achievement.

The Committee passes its commiserations to Benton Hall’s Jubilee captain Chris Brockwell, and, playing Club Captain Dave Claxton who sorely missed out on the victory, but who were magnanimous in defeat to player-Captain Keith Clissold’s winning team.

The Road to the Final is shown below, so check the latest results on our website, and please feel free to take a look at the photos from the 2015 Finals days also www.jubileecup.com/matches2015/qsf_sheet_2015.html Quarter finals to be completed by 2nd August 2015

Semi finals to be played weekend 29-30th August 2015

Finals to be played on Sunday 27th September 2015

2015 JUBILEE CUP WINNER

Stapleford Abbotts Crondon Park Crondon Park Bentley Bentley Bentley The Essex Colchester

2015 JUBILEE CUP WINNER BENTLEY GOLD CLUB Colchester

Harwich & Dovercourt

Benton Hall Benton Hall

Bentley FINAL SCORE Bentley Golf Club v Benton Hall 5.5 – 3.5

Benton Hall Forrester Park

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ARTICLE CONTINUES OVERLEAF

MATCH REPORT FINAL:

Benton Hall v The Bentley Golf Club AT COLNE VALLEY GOLF CLUB

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t was an unusual Final for a number of reasons, but one key one was unusually we had Singles matches fiercely being competed even after the Pairs games had been done and dusted!

The Individual Order of Merit completion, in particular, drove Benton Hall’s Alan Moore, in Match 6, to maintain his lead against an unflagging Bentley’s Ian Town through two further holes, even after the overall competition had been decided earlier! Sadly for Alan, it was not to be, and a tight early match and eventual 3 hole lead dwindled to becoming an All Square result on the 18th green, against a Green in Regulation par from Ian (and Alan’s drive initially bound for the lateral hazard on the left of the 18th).

Benton Hall.

The three Pairs matches were consistently in the slight favour of Benton Hall throughout the match, however, two key points were secured by The Bentley against a single victory by Benton Hall Club Captain Dave Claxton , and the recently cut Andy Howarth, who secured a 4&3 victory.The Pairs matches also drove the final result in the Order of Merit, with Keith Lovesy from Benton Hall going into the final day leading by half a point, against David Norris from Bentley. Crucially, however, Keith and Dave Curtis lost 1 down to Bentley, so he remained on 6 points and Bentley’s David Norris shot to the fore, with his 5 and 3 victory (with partner Robin Mitchell) over Benton’s Brian Blakesly and Alan Hickford.

For the other singles matches, early blood was drawn by both teams with Bentley’s Kevin Kimber’s 5 and 3 victory over Chris Phillips (and pushing Kevin to a healthy position in the Individual Order of Merit), and Bentley’s Ray - 44 -

Nash beating Benton’s Adrian Symonds by an even mightier 5 & 4. A run of 4 hole wins helped Ray secure a healthy lead going into the back 9, with Adrian fighting back strongly on the 8th and 12th but ultimately too little too late.

The Bentley Golf Club.

Bentley’s Captain Keith Clissold placed himself in match two, against Benton’s Rob Price but very early indicators were with the non-Captain as Rob went 1 up on the first. Fighting back on the second hole, returned the score to All Square for two holes, until successive hole wins had the match at the turn as 4 up to Bentley’s Captain.

Despite a valiant riposte on 11 and 14 reducing the win to just three holes, Keith was able to halve remaining holes until the Colne Valley’s 16th when the Bentley Captain secured a 3 and 2 victory.

Match Five between Benton’s James Henderson and Bentley’s Dennis Johnson was a sight I was able to see at key moments with some delightful fist-pumps.

Actually starting with some hard won halves, first blood was only taken by James on the fourth hole with some to-ing and froing through 12 generally in his favour, until back to back halves from the 13th hole through to the 17th hole. The 17th hole was witness to some spectator participation as the tee of the 187 yard, downhill, par 3, was crowded with both teams, and who had to be calmed in all their excitement, but sadly Dennis’ valiant fight back had the adrenalin pumping and he over-shot the green, with shared bogies seeing any fight-back closing. 2&1 to James, and Benton Hall.

Please take a look at the detailed scorecard on our website to see ALL the nine match results.

The Bentley Golf Club.

Jubilee Cup 2015 Order of Merit Results oing into the Final, the end results of the Individual or Pairs Order of Merit could have been won by a host of players - unusually, two players from Crondon Park, and therefore not playing in the Final, could have maintained their League winning position. But it was not to be, and matches on the day saw the winners completing their 2015 challenge.

In the Individual Order of Merit, despite a valiant attempt by Benton’s Alan Moore, his eventual All Square result meant that Crondon Park’s Tony Efreme and Brian English finished as Runners Up, with Bentley’s Ray Nash also sharing that position due to his 5&3 victory at the Final.

Closing out the deal at Colne Valley, Benton Hall Kevin Kimber’s (who, going into the Final, was behind Alan Moore on hole difference only) match point therefore resulted in seeing him gain 5.5 match points overall and becoming the 2015 Individual Order of Merit Winner. Well done Kevin!

In the Pairs Order of Merit, it was really a straight competition between Keith Lovesy of Benton Hall on 6 match points, against David Norris’ (Bentley) 5.5 points which meant significant drama on the day. In the end, however, Keith and his partner Dave Morris lost 1 down and maintained his position on 6 points to become Runner Up for the Pairs Order of Merit. In contrast, David Norris and his Bentley partner Robin Mitchell, and their significant win over Benton Hall, saw David being presented, by Phil Redhead, Jubilee Cup Captain, as 2015 Jubilee Cup Individual Order of Merit Winner, a half a match point clear.

I would like to extend my thanks to Colne Valley G.C. for their help and co-operation in providing the course, and wonderful pre and post-

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match hospitality, and also to their staff who were so helpful – especially Sharon Bayly and Tom Smith, and the serving staff at the prize giving. In particular also, great help and support was received before and during the day from Colne Valley Club and Jubilee Captains Jerry Callow and Peter Ragus, and also being hosted by club President Bernard Adams, whose support also gave us a number of ball spotters on the 1st tee to ensure we got off to a great start!

My thanks also to Director Joe Summers and Vince from Birkdale Trophies who supplied our excellently engraved and supplied Jubilee Cup trophies. I’d heartily recommend Birkdale for all your clubs’ trophy needs www.birkdale-trophies.co.uk as they provided an excellent service to us!

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Jubilee Cup 2016 Entry Update reat progress being made on our 2016 entry list - we will be rapidly closing the doors to entry and preparing for the Annual General Meeting and 2016 draw, so please be quick if you have not sent in your entry yet. £40 is not much for a competition which was significantly lauded by the 2015 Champion Captain as the best around!

Forms and entry instructions for the 2016 Competition can be downloaded from our website: www.jubileecup.com/entryform2016.pdf

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The PGA in Essex

Secretary: Colin Reynolds pgainessex@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 0771 3926 108 www.pga.info

PGA Championships

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he 2015 Essex PGA Championships were held at Maylands Golf and Country Club and were blessed with two days of wonderful October weather. The Pro-event on the first day was won by Andy Shakespear from The Warren Golf Club with a solid 4 under par round of 67 which was good enough to take the money by 1 shot from Mark Talbott and by 2 shots from Steve Cipa. The popular winners of the Pro-Am event were the team lead by Essex PGA Captain David Hawkins.

The 36 hole Professional championship was a hard fought competition with the result going down to the last shot in the second round. The winner after two rounds was Lloyd Kennedy of Woolston Manor Golf Club who fought back from a level par round in the morning to shoot a brilliant six under score of 65 in the afternoon and win by one shot from David Salisbury from Three Rivers Golf and Country Club. In third place one shot further back was Mark Baker from Colchester Golf Club.

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French Pro-Am Chigwell Pro-Am

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ark Talbott from Thorpe Hall Golf Club came back from an opening round of 80 to take the winners cheque at the PGA in Essex 2015 French Pro-Am. On a difficult but immaculate La Mer course at Le Touquet many players struggled having endured a traumatic journey through the Channel Tunnel arriving with very little time for preparation. The leading first day score was 73 shared by Chris Cutchie from Colchester Golf Club and James Scade from Ingrebourne Links both of whom arrived in France a day earlier.

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ark Talbott from Thorpe Hall Golf Club followed up his win in the French Pro-Am with a two shot victory in the Chigwell Pro-Am a week later.

A 4 under par 67 on testing greens was enough to take the first prize from Lloyd Kennedy of Woolston Manor Golf Club and was helped by a strong finish with three birdies in the last three holes. In joint third place on level par were Scott Rusbridge from the Coastal Golf Academy and David Jonathan Price from the Topgolf Game centre.

The Pro-Am prize was taken by Mike Leitch from Hobbs Cross Golf Centre with his team of John Seabrook, Marcus Snook and Raj Sood who came in with 85 stableford points.

Mark Talbott

The second day was played at the aptly named Belle Dune Golf Club and Talbott made a significant move with a 3 under par 68 which was five shots better than anyone else on the day. And so to the Pines course at Hardelot, recent scene of the European Tour Q school, with two shots separating the leaders and James Scade a further two shots back. Despite a third consecutive 73, Cutchie was caught and passed by Talbott who came in with a 70 to complete a one shot victory which looked unlikely after the first round. Scade and Steve Cipa from South Essex Golf Centre, who shot a creditable 70, shared third place money.

In the Pro-Am, Mark Talbott’s team from Thorndon Park Golf Club of Mike Partridge, Patrick Bowler and Scott Clenaghan took the honours over the three days.

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EYE EYE!!

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have written a selection of instructional articles over the past 6 years for The Essex Golfer based around various aspects of the short game.

However, I would like to touch on a concept which I feel can certainly assist with your alignment.

Many articles are written concerning the set up

which are all very valid but as you will see from the image above many top players such as Michelle Wie possess their own unique style and preference. I managed to take this picture of Michelle Wie displaying her “Table top putting style earlier this year in the States. For those who were with me for the Solheim Cup just over a

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month ago witnessed an extraordinary display of Sunday afternoon putting from Wie. One key consideration which is helpful, is to know which is your dominant eye.

One method to determine your eye dominance is detailed below also coupled with an image.

1. Make a triangle with both hands whilst looking at a stationary object in the distance, such as a tree trunk or flag pole.

2. Close your left eye whilst looking at the object through the triangle.

3. If the object remains in exactly the same position then you are with the majority of the population being right eye dominant.

4. If this is the case, when you close your right eye the object will jump violently to the left side of the triangle which confirms your findings.

Armed with this information for the next edition, I will explain how some adjustments within your set up can assist with your putting.

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Spanish Escuriola Proves Stoke N

atalia Escuriola kept her nerves in check and game together to ensure the WPGA International Challenge ended in a coronation and not a calamity at last week’s 3 day LET Access championship at the family owned Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa resort.

The Spaniard’s wire to wire victory not only earned her €4,800 but also fired her up to second place in the LET Access Series and ensured she will compete on the main Ladies European Tour next year. There were moments in the final round of the tournament at Stoke by Nayland however, when what appeared to be a canter to victory for the 21-year-old looked set to end in tears. Not

The top five Order of Merit players proudly display their 2016 Ladies European Tour cards in the 18th green bunker.

Naga Munchetty and Stewart White on the 1st tee for the SbN Pro Am with Pro Hannah Ralph and Lisa.

least during the first four holes when Olivia Cowan, who pipped Escuriola for pole position in the LET Access Series Order of Merit, threatened to take the Gainsborough Course at the Suffolk resort apart.

Cowan, a teenager with a British father, Scottish sounding name and BBC accent who represents Germany as a result of spending her 19 years there, began birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle. All of which meant the meaty five stroke lead Escuriola enjoyed at the start of play was reduced to an anorexic one.

But in the end Cowan shared third place with France’s Ariane Provot after a two-under-par round of 70 and Raastad finished second on six-under.

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by Nayland’s Queen Of Cool The top five Let Access Order of Merit professionals were also awarded their Tour cards which qualify them to join the main Ladies European Tour for the 2016 season; namely Escuriola, Cowan, Gutavsson, Gabsa and Bakker.

The 3 day event kicked off as usual with a Pro Am tournament featuring some well known faces such as National Broadcaster Naga Munchetty, who is a spokesperson for the national “thisgirlgolfs” campaign, and who conducted a live interview with the BBC Look East studio just before the Pro Am Gala Dinner. BBC’s Stewart White and musical personality, Neil Innes Winner Natalia Escuriola with SbN Directors Tamara Unwin and Susanna Rendall. also participated in the Pro Am, and dinner guests and players were entertained On the final day Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk with a string of amazing magic feats by County girls squads of all ages were treated to internationally renowned magician, David some golf clinics by Head Professional Roly Redfearn.

Hitchcock and 3 of the Ladies European Tour After play on the 2nd day the Spanish professionals.

Professionals, including eventual winner Natalia, Leading scores: 1 Natalia Escuriola (Spain) -8; took some time out to enjoy a tour of the SbN 2 Rachel Raastad (Norway) -6; 3 Ariane Provot family’s award-winning Peake Fruit orchards and (France), Olivia Cowan (Germany) -5; 5 Noemi cold stores nearby with Farms Director Robert Jimenez (Spain), Georgia Hall (England) -4; 7 England and were very interested in tasting the Johanna Gustavsson (Sweden) -3; 8 Valdis Thora different varieties of English apples on offer.

Jonsdottir (Iceland), Bethan Popel (A) (England) -1

Winner Natalia Escuriola from Spain tees off the panoramic 6th tee at Stoke by Nayland.

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Starling Salver

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club members combined to play the mixed Starling Salver, Captains Julia Hewett and Steve Parkes selected their teams and on a bright Saturday morning play got underway. Following good mornings golf, it was announced that the men were the winners by 3 matches to 2 matches.

Lady Captain Julia Hewett presenting Captain Steve Parkes with the Starling Salver.

Clacton’s Pink Ball Stapleford Competition C

Photo shows left to right; Di Kedge, Clacton Lady Captain Julia Hewett and Lyn Willson.

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s Lady Captain Julia Hewett welcomed all our Ladies to the Clacton Club for the Pink Ball Stapleford Competition. Each member of the team of three, get to play with the Pink Ball in turn. The Pink Ball scores double points so the idea is not to lose it. Clacton’s Lady Captain Julia Hewett and her team brought the pink ball home but failed to score enough points, as the winners were Vice Captain Gilly Cullen, Mary Cole and Marilyn Bates with a fantastic score of 120 points, in second place were Lorna Forder, Janet Smith and Kath Sinnott with 107 points, in third place were Pat Messenger, Lin Euston and Chris Gibbard with 106 points.Very well done to all those who did not lose the Pink Ball, quite achievement.

Victor Lundorum Trophy

Photo shows - L-R Rick Hale, Past Captain Jeff Sinnott,Vice Captain Tony Burnside, 2015 Victor Lundorum Winner Past Captain Ray Fage, Barry Iungius.

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s seniors section played the end of season “Victor Lundorum” trophy first played in the late 1980’s.The trophy is played for by the winners of the six monthly medals played during the summer.

The competition was played from white tees on 24th September. A wet and windy start welcomed the contestants; however, it turned out fine later in

the morning. The participants were greeted by the Seniors Captain’s representative past Captain Jeff Sinnott for coffee before play and a light lunch and presentation afterwards. The 2015 winner was Past Captain Ray Fage with a net 73. The second place was a draw between Rick Hale and Barry Iungius both with a net 80.

Sausage Beans and Chips at Frinton-on-Sea

Sainsbury Cup team.

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lacton-on-Sea Golf Club’s Juniors travelled to Frinton-on-Sea Golf Club to compete in this year’s “Sainsbury Cup”. This cup was presented by R Ivor Sainsbury Esq. over fifty years ago for a match between Frinton & Clacton Juniors. In the 2015 match, home advantage was evident on the immaculately presented Frinton links. The teams were for Frinton; Junior Captain Claire Vaughan, Reece Balls, Lee Thompson, Jake

Wells, Ryan Forecast, Stephen Vaughan and Lily Taylor and for Clacton; Junior Captain Josh Bethell, Ben Rendell,Riley Faulkner, Katy Yates, Wilf Elliott, Sam Bruce and Henry Goodwin. At the conclusion of the match, both teams sat down to well-deserved sausages beans and chips, followed by the announcement that Frinton were the 2015 winners of the Sainsbury Cup by five matches to two matches.

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David Brown Plays a Scorcher at Colchester Golf Club

Outgoing captain Mike Horley with Incoming Graham Caughey, Jim Wilkinson, Roger Moore and Alan Hyde, Jim Bentley and John Champ.

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ompeting in the Jack Halls Trophy, Brown put together an eclectic round to return 43 points in this the curtain-raiser to the Vets AGM. Five bogeys in the first nine with birdies on the two par threes formed the base of his round but his back nine was a real eye opener starting with another bogey, he sandwiched six pars between two no-scores. This gave him 43 points

from his 17 handicap.

There were 67 players from the Vets Section playing in the competition, and Brown's score was comfortably ahead of his nearest competitor Tom Day (11) who returned 39 points. Day sprinkled three birdies into his round and was two points clear of Bob Tebby (17) and Jim Bentley (22) both returning.

Colchester GC Present Cheque to Hospice Hilary Persent, Pro-Am Organizer, Chris Featherstone (Knight Group), Mark Jarman-Howe and Mark Jardine (Poundfield Products) with the £8,600 cheque.

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ollowing on from another successful Pro-Am in July Colchester Golf Club were able this week to present the Hospice with a cheque for £8,600. Mark Jarman-Howe, the CEO of the Hospice, thanked the Club, the membership and the many sponsors for their support. In particular, he thanked Chris Featherstone (Chairman of Knight Group) and Mark Jardine (CEO of

Poundfield Products) who have been the main sponsors for the past five years.

This year’s contribution from the Pro-Am brought the running total up close to the £150,000 mark. All of which was due to the many sponsors and the efforts of numerous people over the 27 years the Pro-Am has been held.

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Autumn Win for Shelley at Colchester Golf Club S

helley Persent who recently won the ladies knockout competition and reached the final of the club knockout showed her all-round class winning by the main competition at the Autumn Meeting.

On a day perfect for golf and with the course looking its autumn best it was only the putting which made life difficult for the 67 ladies scheduled to take part.

A review of Persent’s round shows that by the time she had got to the 8th, she was playing three over her 18 handicap, but three pars with a birdie on the 10th on the next four holes put her back on track Steady golf from then on spoilt only by a double bogey on the 18th saw her back in the clubhouse with the winning card.

Scores of 35 were the next best in and these were carded by Patricia Walker (26) and Fiona Rose (28). Philippa Davies (36) returned 34 points to take fourth place with Catherine Chick and

Shelley Persent driving on the 11th.

Janet Tebbutt both scoring 33’s.

Nearest the pins were won by Nikki Bryant on the 8th and Shelley Persent on the 16th.

Captains Charity Cup at Five Lakes

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aturday 17th October saw a large turnout for the Captains Charity Cup held on the Lakes course.

Three players returned 35 points, Eric Howlett (13) and Charlie Powell (15) to be just outside the main prizes, also on 35 points was Ben Grant (26) with a better back 9 to claim 3rd prize.

The top two places were also decided on count back, second place going to Malcolm Pook (5) leaving the winner Jack Garnett (3) to claim the Trophy both with 36 points.

Birdie balls were won by Gary Trim, Andy Lee, Alan Garnett, Doug Wood and Graeme Sinfield.

Longest Drive nearest the line was won by Fran Taylor.

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Autumn at Five Lakes

Essex Ladies County Golf Association Final of the Hunter Foursomes Trophy 2015

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n a glorious autumn Sunday, Five Lakes held the Autumn Trophy where the golfers play match play against the course.

As is normal not many golfers beat the course against their handicap.

Two players finishing on -1 Andy Clover (12) and club Captain Roger Hyman (19) to be just outside the main prizes, 3rd place went to Mike Owen (16) who finished level. The top two places were decided after count-back, 2nd place went to Frank Taylor (19) on +1 winner of the Autumn Trophy for 2015 is David Rogers (5).

Birdie balls were won by Mike Owen on the 11th and Clive Taylor on the 8th par 3’s. Mark Harlow won balls for an Eagle on the par-5 18th.

Winners Tracey Rooney and Sophie Wheeler with Louella Hitchcock, County Captain.

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he final of the Hunter Foursomes Trophy was played at Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club.

Tracey Rooney and Sophie Wheeler (Orsett) beat Sally-Ann Angel and Bella Angel (Colchester) 4 and 3.

The Captain’s Celebratory Jig

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rian Holmes said good-bye to his sixties in spectacular fashion at Woodford Golf Club.

Three days before he turned 70 in early October, he did a little jig on the 18th green when partner Mark Deeming missed a three-foot putt to enable Holmes to beat him by three stableford points in a prestigious competition. And though he did not know it at the time, it won Brian the Past Captains’ Cup. That became apparent after the sixcourse clubhouse dinner when President Roy Webb, organiser of the event and a four-time winner, announced that the 22handicap 1995 skipper had become the Captain of the Past Captains in ousting the 2014 skipper, Mark Deeming, who plays off five, by 37-34 points. Runner-up was Tony Olley, who just pipped Tom Steed on a count-back. Both 10-handicap players notched 36 points. Holmes also provided bottles of Spanish wine as a birthday gesture for the past captains to consume.

Brian’s jig was watched from the edge of the

green by Jim Coker, who invented the competition exactly 30 years ago to the day in memory of his father, James, who had died a couple of months earlier in 1985. Jim, who travelled down especially for the event from his Norfolk home, was club captain in that year and was also joint captain with the late Ray Crofts in 1997.

The holder, Mark Deeming (right) hands over the Cup to the 2015 Captain of the Past Captains, Brian Holmes.

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KNOW YOUR GET TO

Marks Long Wait Finally Pays Off

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hey say everything comes to those who wait.

Well, Mark Rowley waited years and then on the final tee in a summer 36-hole competition, he smote his 4-iron 165 yards over a pond to score a magic hole-in-one at Woodford Golf Club.

It still left him nowhere in the all-day 36-hole challenge competition, but it gave him a peculiar satisfaction to have finally achieved the golfing dream. It was no fluke, as many aces are, since Mark was deliberately going for it.

The eight-handicap London cabbie now awaits the award of a special watch for his singular achievement.

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DAV I D M A R C H David March is a PGA Advanced Professional at Hylands Golf Complex Favourite golf course you have ever played?

Sunningdale Old Course.

Best golfing tip you have ever received?

Patience.

The golfer you admire most?

Seve was my idol growing up. I like Rory and Jordan Speith of the modern players.

Most embarrassing golfing moment?

So many to say ... hitting 2 out of bounds off the first in Open qualifying was bad.

Which 3 other people would be in your favourite fourball?

Rory Mcilroy and Arnold Palmer for the golf and Micky Flannigan for the banter.

Chadwell Heath golfer will have no excuse for missing his next tee-time after winning a limited-edition BOSS watch for achieving a hole-in-one.

Meghnath Kowlessur, 33, scored his ace on the 141-yard, parthree 11th at Hainault Forest GC, and the 12handicapper was rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1Club and a speciallycommissioned, commemorative timepiece.

Best round of golf ever?

65 (-6) at Channels in the Essex assistant pro am. Won by 5 ... I won’t mention the next day it would be in the embarrassing moments.

How long have you been a PGA professional?

24 years.

What is your favourite meal?

Massaman curry.

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

Pilot.

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Stoke by Nayland Golf Club Record Year for Hole in Ones

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toke by Nayland Golf Club are celebrating a record year for ‘Hole in Ones’, there have never been so many in the history of the club.

On Thursday in a Ladies Stableford Competition 36 handicapper Bonnie Head hit a perfect shot with her 5 iron on the par 3 7th hole on the Gainsborough Course. She looked on in disbelief as the ball rolled into the hole.

Neither of her playing partners, Mandy Byham and Diana Harris had ever witnessed a hole in one before. Bonnie had to kerb her excitement as Mandy was in the greenside bunker and needed to concentrate to play her shot. Mandy went on to win the competition with 40 points and to cut her handicap to 12.

The Head family are all golfers but husband Graham, playing off 10, has been pipped to the post by his wife in recording her hole in one.

Bonnie’s was the sixteenth by a Stoke by Nayland member this year, the second lady member, and she qualifies for a BOSS watch with Howdidido.

Brentwood Golfer Displays Perfect Timing to Record Hole-in-One

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Brentwood golfer will have no excuse for missing his next tee-time after winning a limited-edition BOSS watch for achieving a hole-in-one.

Kim Hansen, 62, scored his ace on the 176-yard, par-three 18th at Warley Park Golf Club, and the 15-handicapper was rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1Club and a specially-commissioned, commemorative timepiece.

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Bonnie Head.

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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

•The Winter Blues•

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he Abdominals are split into 4 parts, the rectus Abdominals, the transverse Abdominals, the internal obliques and external obliques.

Winter for most golfers bring the blues. Off season, golf courses unplayable, unpleasant weather conditions and missing their hobby/sport. There is a very good way of avoiding or improving these winter blues by hitting the gym! Exercise releases endorphins, a hormone that makes you HAPPY! Also the gym can keep you very busy whilst there is less golf going on.

I am a huge advocate of golfers throwing themselves into the gym in the late autumn and winter as this is the only time in the golfing calendar is empty and there is real time to make progress in areas such as posture, core, stability, strength and for me, most importantly, flexibility.

A question i am asked frequently by golfers is “what do i do in the gym?” That question to me is an absolutely minefield! Every golfer is different and needs to use the gym in different ways.

I would absolutely recommend flexibility to be the number 1 goal. A whole spring/summer playing copious amounts of golf leaves golfers muscles tight and generally out of balance. Once some flexibility or balance has been achieved I would then say the core/posture needs attention, into strength and then finally into power right in time for the golfing season to start all over again!

I have written a mini flexibility programme for you all to get you started in the gym below, next month I will cover core/posture and give you a mini programme to follow to start you off there too.

FLEXIBILTY Below is an example and a very basic start to balancing the body and achieving flexibility.

STRETCH 1. Hamstrings 2. Spinal Rotation

DURATION One minute One minute

LYING HAMSTRING STRETCH Lie on you back with one leg bent and one straight.

Loop a belt or towel around the foot of the straight leg. Use your arms to pull the leg up until a stretch is felt behind the knee – keeping the leg straight. This should be firm, but not painful.

Be sure to relax your neck and shoulders, and keep breathing as you do this stretch.

Corrective streching ... 1 minute holds.

SPINAL ROTATION Lie on your back and bring knees up toward your chest so your body is positioned as if you’re sitting in a chair.Your knees and hips should be bent at 90-degree angles. Now, place the palms of your hands flat on the floor.

Bring your knees down to the right side. Lift your left hip up but keep your shoulders touching the floor. repeat both sides.

ALWAYS stretch the tight side x 2, for example, if your right side hurts more to stretch, stretch it 2 x rather than 1 x on the left. You are aiming to balance the body, not keep the flexibility issues the same, so always make sure you are stretching the tighter side more than the not so tight side.

Any questions regarding flexibility please ask ...

I am more than happy to help and look out for my next article next month to start learning how to strengthen your core/posture.

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London Golf Show ‘Zones’ in on Women’s Golf Participation

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he London Golf Show is looking to promote golf participation beyond those already converted to the sport and this year the organisers have introduced a Women’s Zone to the show.

As part of the new initiative, the new ‘Zone’ will be managed and coordinated by Felicity Dunderdale of FORE! Women In addition, to celebrate this partnership, the show organiser will be giving ALL women registering on the website before 31st October will gain entry to the show for free! Yes, FREE! FORE! Women is an online women’s guide to golf, with the focus on building a female community UK-wide. In the UK 63% of women do not feel confident enough to approach sports clubs and, more specifically, 50% of women do not feel comfortable at a golf club.

This poses as a great threat to the participation levels within women’s golf and is something that shouldn’t be ignored. The new area of the show will be designed to encourage women to take part in an activity which offers you fun, fitness and improvement. As well as helping golf clubs build, develop and nurture relationships with the female community.

Commenting o the partnership, Dunderdale

said, “I’m thrilled that FORE! Women have been asked to take part in this year’s London Golf Show at Bluewater. It opens up a fantastic opportunity for women of any level of ability to come and see what golf has to offer. Being a part of the show and hosting a dedicated Women’s Zone means that we can welcome and guide those too who are interested in taking their first steps. We are planning Q&A sessions where ‘no question is a silly question’. And best of all women can currently get their tickets for free.”

New owner and CEO of the Show, David Patel, said: “We are really excited to be working with FORE! Women. We have been keen to create this dedicated women’s zone for a while. It has always been one of our companies’ objectives to increase women’s awareness and participation within golf and feel this is a great step in the right direction in achieving this goal. Many brands are encouraging women to the game of golf and we hope the ‘Women go free’ offer, alongside the women’s dedicated zone will support to growth within the ladies side of the game”.

The London Golf Show will be held from 1315 November returning to Glow, Bluewater – www.londongolfshow.com

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FOR RENT: Large modern 2 bed 2 bath apartment with 2 pools sea views in Western Algarve Luz short walk to blue flag beach many superb restaurants .Great golf courses Boavista, Penina, Palmares all close. The beautiful historic town of Lagos a 10 minute drive. Contact Keith Clissold Tel: 07710 959 479 keith.clissold@btconnect.com.

FOR SALE: Belek Antalya Turkey, 5 Bed Semi-Detached Villa 3 Double, 2 Single, Fully Furnished, Air con, Solar Panels, Communal Swimming pools, Own Garden and Parking space. Great rental potential It is across the road from Cornelia Golf Course and close to many others, £65,000 ONO for quick sale due to ill health. For more details and photos email imck@btinternet.com.

FOR RENT: Beautiful 2 bedroom villa with communal pool in Ciudad Quesada, Costa Blanca. Sleeps 4. Free wi-fi. 5 Championship golf courses within easy reach, walking distance to bars, restaurants and supermarket, beaches within 20min drive. From £250: contact Elaine for details tennis.brimson@btinternet.com.