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As well as being open to anyone with an impairment, the event will provide points for the WR4GD rankings for qualifying players.

Among those expected to enter are defending champion Mick Horsley and current world No.1 on the rankings for disabled golfers, George Groves, of Addington Palace Golf Club in Surrey.

Jamie Blair, Disability Manager for England Golf commented: “We want this to become an event which is about the golfing ability rather than the impairment. We’ve been working closely with EDGA to broaden the criteria and are proud that this event will be more inclusive than ever and is a national championship for golfers with a disability playing at our affiliated golf clubs and further afield. As well as being open to anyone with an impairment, the event will provide points for the WR4GD rankings for qualifying players.

We have also adopted the rules modifications in all of our England Golf championships to encourage further participation in all of the events that we run.”

Competitors will play for the overall gross prize, and a handicap competition or a Stableford event, depending on their handicap. Full terms of competition and online entry can be found on the England Golf website www.englandgolf.org.

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Playing in the final weekend of the Notley’s Golf Club annual “Winter Pairs” league competition, with playing partner Rob Heard, James tee’d off on the Par 3 second hole, which can play over 203 yards, and smashed a fantastic three wood to see the ball finish in the hole for an eagle one, and 4 points for the competition. As Rob described after the event “He hit a lovely draw with a 3 wood, and it was heading for the flag stick all the way. It disappeared out of sight and when we got to the green it was in” In itself a wonderful achievement to have, and James’ contribution for the pair saw them taking third place in the entire Winter League competition, with their joint performance on the day seeing them 7th, and narrowly missing out on the runners up position by a single league point.

That particular honour went to Kevin Whybrew and Phil Redhead, who were over-shadowed by a sterling performance throughout the Winter by partners Dave Wren (himself making a Hole in One in January!) and Mark “there’s only one on the sofa” Fletcher – neither ranking outside of seventh position in each of the monthly competitions.

James’s dream shot will be immortalised in the Notleys Clubhouse on our Hole in One Honours Board. Well done James, richly deserved and doubly impressive given the consistent partnership approach through the winter. .

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orty points in Colchester Golf Clubs CHAPS Stableford saw Sam Tarr comfortably win the Club’s second charity stableford.

On a day when it was touch and go whether the competition was playable, Tarr’s round in near gale conditions was to be applauded. In the more extreme parts of the course balls were at times oscillating and on the brink of moving on the greens. Nevertheless, for the second week in succession, over 100 hardy members, fought on.

The competition supports a Colchester men’s health charity, which aims to raise awareness and support the development of new health services directly targeted to men’s needs.

Tarr’s two birdies and six pars off a handicap of nineteen gave him 40 points, which was always going to be difficult to beat in the conditions.

Nearest to Tarr were two golfers on 38 points.

One was last week’s winner Carl White (20), who after having had his handicap cut by two continues to show form and Dick Bokenham (13) also in joint runner-up spot, but losing out after a countback to take third place with Lewis Barber (5) on 37 taking fourth.

The Club has supported the CHAPS charity since 2003. The charity aims to raise awareness and provides tests for common male problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and prostate cancer.

Its next Men’s Health Day Clinic will be held on the 11th April at the JobServe Community Stadium Colchester. There are other numerous clinics planned during 2019, throughout Suffolk and Essex. Anyone interested please check out the website - www.chaps.uk.org - for full details.

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n Friday March 22nd, Brentwood Golf O Club hosted the Hope Stringer Charity Golf Day, the day was a resounding success.

Brentwood Golf Club raised a massive £5,180.00 Over 100 players attended, there were a few amazing heroes on the day, firstly assistant Professional Lewis Atkinson raised £860 with his ‘beat the Pro’ challenge on the Par 3 14th Hole, ably assisted by Becky Lee (who was frozen) Sue Phillips with her Food & Beverage staff worked tirelessly all day, a day that lasted over 13 hours Special thanks to those Clubs who donated 4Ball vouchers: White Hills, Maylands, Thorndon Park, Felixstowe Ferry, West Essex, Chelmsford, Crondon Park, Pinner Hill, East Hearts, Warley Park and Brookmans Park

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Brentwood Members have been donating unprompted for weeks and weeks, so massive thank you to them: ■ Garry Elwood and the DVD industry for donating so many films and box-sets.

■ Three previous Lady Captains of Brentwood ran the registration Desk quite brilliantly, Carol Ratcliff, Gill Stallard and Joan Holmes.

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■ The Essex Golfer magazine for it’s support of Hope’s Charity Day. ■ Robin’s for supplying the Pie & Mash.

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■ Our Club Captain Colin Smith who presented all the Prizes.

■ The Individual winner was Jack Turner, who was also part of the winning team with his dad Rob, brother Alfie and Brentwood Club.

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Matt Stables is a PGA Advanced Professional is based at South Essex Golf Centre. 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 Telephone: 07808 003 619

DEVELOP YOUR SKILL AS WELL AS YOUR SWING!

great golfers you will immediately Ialsofseeyouverytheywatch have some great swings but they are skilful. They are able, control the

direction and trajectory, hit different shots and use their imagination. Bubba Watson and Phil Mickleson are great examples of people have developed some amazing skills to complement their technique. It can be difficult to create these shots if you haven't got a competent technique but if you just work on your technique you may not develop the skill either. Of course work on your technique but also explore your shot making skills as well. It can add a great element of fun to your practice and can help you deal with situations on the course.

exploring how to deal with them. Such as being behind a bunker or having to hit under a tree etc.

Golf is constantly giving us problems to solve and it can be fun working them out.

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Try these few ideas for your game and have fun with them.

Is your Golf on the course different to the Driving Range? If you would like to improve your game on the course, I am offering a 4 hole or 9 hole on a course session to a make a real difference to your scores. We can see what is happening where it counts and make a plan to improve your game.

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EXPLORE TRYING DIFFERENT SHOTS

Try to work out how to play intentional draws and fades, high and low.Your coach can help you develop these shots and explore which ones you do well and which ones you struggle with.

PUT YOURSELF IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS

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

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ITS HERE! Spring Has Sprung

bet as golfers you are all over the moon to see Isunshine. the spring arrive! Crisp mornings with bright This time of year almost ignites a fire in

golfer’s belly's again ready for the season ahead of them.

So how do you keep up “keeping fit” and playing golf? The truth is, if you have been working all winter on your body you should be able to just carry on! Your gym schedule may change, maybe even reduce in the spring/summer but should never ever stop!

Flexibility work would usually increase at this time of year ... to counteract all the golf! More mobilisations and a little less gym work.

The graft to get your body in good golfing shape should be done ... now its putting all that hard work to use and maintaining it throughout the spring/summer.

What happens if you have done nothing through the winter? Hmmmm, well this could leave you vulnerable to injury with the sudden increase of golf! How can you counteract that?

Get a coach and get stretching and mobilising with some gentle core and posture work! Its never too late!

Looking after your body in these coming months is vital if you want to have a full season

injury free! Golf is heavy on the body, therefore, stretch, mobilise, have massage and look after it pre and post golf. Take time to warm up, take time to cool down and ensure you are fuelling your body correctly round the course. Heaps of water, high protein snacks and regular food!

Invest in a foam roller! This is the most amazing self massage tool you can take anywhere that will free you up and make you move more fluidly! I highly recommend you foam roller the lower body pre and post golf concentrating on the ITB, Quadriceps, hamstrings, calf muscles. If you YouTube lower body foam rolling you will get a video to follow. Also YouTube gluteus medius and piriformis mobilisations. Use a tennis ball or harder and have a go! These mobilisations will 100% improve your movement for your game. Let me know how you get on!

Enjoy the sunshine and getting out playing the game you love!

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HIGHLIGHT FOR SAM

am Southernwood (14) carded the winning S round in the Playgolf Colchester Pro-Am Qualifier with a superb gross 77 (nett 63).

Highlights of his card, saw 10 pars and par-four birdieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pencilled in. His excellent round also earned him a two-shot handicap cut to play of 12 next time he plays. Southernwood will now represent the club as the amateur representative later in the year. Paul Marsh (15) took the runner up spot carding nett 67 to also earn a shot handicap cut, playing off 14 next time out. Marsh carded highlights of eight pars and a useful par four birdie on the 18th hole. Conor Garvey (5) completed the podium places with his round of gross 74 (nett 69) made up of 12 pars and a par four birdie.

Sam Southernwood.

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ERIC AND ANDYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINTER SPECIAL ive Lakes held the penultimate F round of this year's Winter League on the Lakes course on

Sunday 17th March.

Played on a breezy bright winters day the Canadian Greensomes format tested the players.

With one birdie on the 18th par 5 and also five pars, Club Captain Eric Howlett and his playing partner Andy Gilbert (15) accumulated 40 Stableford points to win the 7th round, second place went to James Adams and Tom Arrowsmith (9) with 38 points, third place went to Phil Robson and Graham Doherty (10) with 37 points on countback from Doug Wood and Graeme Sinfield (19) on the same score.

One pair won birdie balls on the 4th par 3, Phil Robson and Graham Doherty.

Andy Gilbert and Captain Eric Howlett winners of round 7.

FINE VICTORY FOR ROMANY

omany Foster chalked up victory in the ladies first qualifying competition of the year at R Colchester Golf Club.

Foster, playing off 24, has been there or thereabouts throughout the winter competitions and now took first spot after a countback from fellow regular Jasmine Schwier (29). With the Competition Scratch Score (CSS) being 76 both

players received a well-earned two shot cut in their handicaps at the start of the season.

Third place on 35 points was Catherine Chick (19) with 31 handicapper Carla Holroyd taking fourth place from three players on 31, Annie Johnston (16), Daphne Bloomfield (31) and Cathy Burchell (11).

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Honesty is Always The Best Policy …

hen you have been in golf as long as I have there are certain similarities that you notice with regards to conversations that golfers have.

By this I mean that the majority of male golfers will say they hit their driver 250yds and their 7 iron 150yds ... but is that really the case? Ask yourself a question if you had to carry a ball over a pond for the full 150yd or 250yd carry would you be able to do it? Unfortunately, the answer for many would be no, but it’s this inaccuracy that stops many golfers becoming better players. Being honest with yourself will obviously give you a better chance of choosing the correct club for the job which should in turn lead to better scores.

A good example of this would be golfers who still live and die by their 3 & 4 irons, don’t get me wrong there are some players that are excellent long iron players but to carry either of these clubs to simply hit the ball back on the fairway from under trees is, in my

opinion, a complete waste of a club. This becomes especially true when for many golfers the most important and most used clubs in their bag are their fairway woods and hybrids so to lose a club in such important area of the bag just makes no sense.

As we know technology now plays a huge roll in golf and a huge growth area has been GPS and laser yardage devices. These devices have an extremely high level of accuracy but can generally be let down if the player is not honest with themselves as to how far they hit the ball. It’s all very well knowing how far the pin is but if you don’t know what club hits it that far it’s a bit of a waste of time. Also, I see many golfers who use yardage devices take on a shot with a club that requires an absolute perfect strike, with a lot of the trouble generally at the front of greens it may be worth going for a club that would get you to the back of the green, taking the pressure away from a perfect strike.

So, in summary, be honest with yourself, know how far you actually hit the ball (rather than what you think you should) and try never to rely on a perfect strike to get you over trouble, by taking some of the pressure off you will play better golf.

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MASTER THE MAINTENANCE AND GAIN MOMENTUM! to say it, I love this time of year! Clocks Itohave have gone forward, the golf courses are starting dry out, looking more picturesque with

budding vegetation and we know that golf in ‘shorts and polo-shirts’ is not far away at all. Life should be good, yes? Well yes, it should but maybe you will tell me different?

At many local courses, I hear the muttering and moaning of Members and Golfers, complaining about this, that and the other! And right now, at the beginning of April, with many courses undergoing green renovation work, I can sort of understand it. However, moaning about the course, weather conditions, and in fact, anything else is not a ‘useful state’ for your mind to be in, when you are playing golf. Just when the fairweather golfer has had a sniff of the sun, and ventures out, we are faced with greens that have been tined, filled, drilled and every other treatment you can think of.Yes, it does cause your ball on the putting surface to jump about, perhaps go off line (but consider the fact it could also put your putt back online as well). So here’s a tip from The Mind Zone to combat this. Just accept it! Go out and play golf, enjoy yourself, but accept it. It is what it is! Why go out and beat yourself up over something that is out of your control?

I even hear people predicting what their ball will do, and frequent cries of ‘you can’t putt on these greens’, etc. Well, it’s the same for everyone and my advice is to just accept it. Course maintenance is vital, and in a few weeks, you’ll hardly notice the work that was carried out, but you’ll be so grateful that they did. As Dolly Parton once said, ‘If you want the rainbow, you’ve gotta put up with the rain!’

Be careful of the story you tell yourself.

Your mind is a wonderful, incredible tool, but as with anything, in the wrong hands can be destructive. Your mind will also do what it ‘thinks’ is best for you, it’s there to protect you and make you feel good, but the only ‘thinking’ it can do is what you have programmed it to do!

When a golfer has that 18” putt, how many times have heard them say ‘I’ll try and finish’? What message does this send to your mind? Try normally means fail. Just step up to the putt and say ‘I’ll finish that’… and knock it in. I see people standing on the first tee, saying, ‘I’m not

playing well at the moment, I know I’m going to have a bad round’... and they come off at the end and say ‘I had a shocker, but I knew I would!’

They have programmed their mind to have a bad round (This doesn’t always mean if you say you are going to have a great round, that it will be the case, but put yourself in the best possible position to have a great round)..Incidentally, if these golfers can predict the future like that, I’d suggest a lottery ticket, post haste! Be very careful of what you tell yourself. This is a subject that I’m going to be covering more and more in Mind Zone sessions. If you want more details, simply drop me a line.

You’ll have experienced days when everything goes well, you keep out of the penalty areas, all those putts go in, and you’ll have experienced the exact opposite. But how many times have you suddenly nailed a long putt, or spilt the fairway with your drive and the rest of the game improves? Momentum is a huge facet of golf, at whatever level you play, so wouldn’t it be good to harness that momentum and use it to your advantage. Again, I’ve talked about switching on momentum in previous articles, and it may be an area that we discuss in a future edition of Essex Golfer. If anyone has their own story of building momentum, please share it, as I will mine.

Finally, we cannot have an April edition of Essex Golfer without talking about The Masters.

Patrick Reed will be defending, and will surely be looking to capture another Green Jacket. Many of the pro golfers have spent the past few months honing their game, playing on tour, with varying degrees of success. I, as much as anyone, have no idea who will win in 2019. I have ‘favourite’ players that I’d ‘like’ to win, but the winner will be unveiled come Sunday evening. One thing is for sure. The golfer that chips and putts the most consistently, over four days, will give himself the best possible chance.

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Swing the handle

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ast issue I talked about all swings with all clubs are the same, because as we address the ball the handle of the golf clubs are always in the same place.

This issue I would like to continue with my thoughts on the handle, and my main message is that we swing the handle of the golf club. Not the club head or the shaft but the handle. This is the point we are joined to the club where our grip is formed and where we feel the club during the swing.

Try this very simple exercise, In Picture 1 I have substituted the golf club with a range basket, I have set up to the ball in my normal posture and distance from the ball.

In Picture 2 I have allowed myself to swing the basket back away from the target and in Picture 3 down and through towards the target.

The feel I have is that of trying to throw the basket at the target.

It is amazing that when I film pupils doing this drill no matter how complicated their own swing may be, they always without prompting manage to make a great swing with the basket.

All that needs now to happen is substitute the basket for a club and recreate the same feelings concentrating your efforts on where the handle is swinging not the club head.

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CONVERTING YOUR PRACTICE

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hope you enjoyed my March edition in the Essex Golfer, this is a follow on to provide you with one simple practice drills which you can carry out.

As mentioned for me the emphasis is upon the “One ball rule” and making it count.

The over riding thought process at this stage should be the playability rather than the technique which will have been carried out earlier in the practice session.

One of my playing situations which I use for the Pitch shot is a progressive distance drill where the player will set a target prior to completing the task.

3. Each subsequent ball must land pass the previous balls finishing point 4. The direction here is not the key but the landing point and distance control element 5. The more accomplished you become the greater the number of balls in a ladder sequence I hope you enjoy this drill and please let me know how you get on via my Facebook page or Twitter.

Let’s turn your Practice into Performance.

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THE BIG CLUB CHALLENGE AT FORRESTER PARK

very year at Forrester Park there is the E battle of all battles; the big showdown between Team Tritton (the blue team captained

by the head chef Paul Tritton) and Team Lockwood (the white Team captained by the golf professional Craig Lockwood). This year’s competition was another for the history books, taking place on Saturday 23rd March 2019.

Saturday morning it was incredible to see everyone sporting their team colours and ready to go to war. The format was a Stableford competition where every point counts, plus there was plenty of extra opportunities to get bonus points with nearest the pin and longest drive competitions as well as the special double points ‘power play’ hole. Despite this, the result couldn’t

The Big Club Challenge competition was set up 7 years ago to bring the club together, create a truly welcoming environment and allow people to meet and play with new people. Whilst the main focus of the day is about enjoying yourselves, there is no shortage of competition.

The turn out is always incredible and this year was no different; over 120 members and guests gathered to take part and to see whether the Blue Team would consolidate their 4-3 lead or if the White Team could finally bring it level.

The day was an amazing success, starting early

have been tighter. .. with the scores finishing 1778 - 1793 there was only 15 points in it. The victors?

The White Team!

With some impressive golfing displays, a good helping of on course ‘refreshments’ and constant smiles and laughter the day couldn’t have gone better. Congratulations go to the White Team for taking home the victory and bringing the scores to 4-4, but thank you to everyone who took part and made the day such a success. Now, the only question that remains is... who will win in 2020?!

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WOMEN’S GOLF DAY LAUNCHES ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

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omen’s Golf Day will return for its fourth year on June 4th 2019 in what promises to be the largest single day celebration of women’s golf that the world has ever seen.

And having entered into a brand new partnership with the ANNIKA Foundation, the charitable foundation of women’s golf legend Annika Sorenstam, WGD will reach further than ever before in helping to support young women around the world with the power of golf, for years to come.

Women’s Golf Day is a one-day four-hour global experience for women and girls. It is a celebration of women and girls learning golf skills that last a lifetime and being part of a larger global community. Over the past three years, WGD events have been held at over 900 venues in 52 countries and have delivered a golf experience to over 50,000 women and girls. Plans for WGD 2019 are well under way and the initial response from both host venues and potential participants has been unprecedented.

From what started out as a labour of love for WGD founder Elisa Gaudet in 2016, the numbers of women that have been reached WGD is remarkable in itself, but with new partnerships and the potential for continued impact on women and girls all over the world, WGD 2019 is ready to raise the bar even further.

Gaudet commented: “Annika continues to be a global icon and a champion for women around the world to get into to golf and succeed. She has been a great supporter of WGD since we started out on our mission to engage, empower and support women through golf in 2016. We are thrilled to be to be able to support Annika in her goals for the ANNIKA Foundation and encourage our locations to around the globe to support women achieving and advancing through golf.”

Sorenstam echoed the words of Gaudet as she offered her support for the 2019 WGD events worldwide. “After I stepped away from competitive golf, I knew I wanted to share my passion for the game,” she said. “Working with initiatives like Women’s Golf Day, which share many of the same goals I have for my ANNIKA Foundation, is inspiring. While there’s still much work to be done, we’re making great strides toward bringing our great game to even more women around the globe.”

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+LQWOHVKDP *ROI &OXE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

delighted to accompany my friends from Iprizewas Essex Golfer who were the winners of the star draw last year during Wendys Thymic

Fundraiser.

The squares were sold with the winners drawn during the evening entertainment. I can’t thank Castle Air enough for their amazing generosity which is an opportunity we can only dream of.

The flight is a “bucket list” gracing and hovering over the most famous landmarks which in itself requires the upmost skills.

The day had perfect visibility of over 40 miles with only a few gentle bumps along the way.

Wendy would have loved to have joined her friends but can rest in the knowledge those memories will last forever.

Thank you Castle Air Sarah

On behalf of Essex Golfer we send huge thanks to Castle Air, it was once in a lifetime experience that won’t be forgotten and it will be always be a lovely way of remembering Wendy for years to come.

The Essex Golfer Team.

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LES WINS ON COUNTBACK n a wonderful barmy spring morning, over O 61 Five Lakes members enjoyed a great day on the Lakes course.

Four players returned nett 67’s only separated by the smallest of countback margins. 15 handicapper Les Cheyne returned 7 pars and 1 birdie to win the Chamois Trophy a nett 32 on his back 9 holes, second place went to Clive Taylor (12), with a nett 34 on his back 9 holes, and 3rd place was taken by Doug Butcher (17) on the same score.

The final player on a nett 67 was Neil Whitelaw (10) leaving him in 4th place.

Two other payers returned nett 69's with junior Joe Ramsey (18) and Derek Monaghan (16).

The scratch prize was won by Jack Garnett (+1) with a gross 71.

Birdie twos were won on the par 3’s by Derek Monaghan on holes 4 & 11, Neil Whitelaw on hoes 4 & 8, Malcolm Pook, Clive Taylor, Frank Taylor and Mark Harlow on 8.

Les Cheyne receiving the Chamois Trophy from club Captain Eric Howlett.

JOSEPH AND ARIAN MAKE THEIR MARK

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oseph Jackson and Arian Masud put down an early marker which no one was able to beat in Colchester Golf Club's Foursomes Cup. Going out in one of the first groups of the day the two six handicap juniors returned a score of 69 nett giving them a comfortable two shot cushion over the next pair of Mark Brown and Jamie Harris who took second place.

Unlike the year’s previous competitions the day provided better golfing weather with only a

Mark Brown and Jamie Harris, second in the Foursomes Cup.

stiff breeze and the occasional hail shower to contend with. From the back tees however the course was still playing long.

The Jackson/Masud winning partnership certainly paid off. They had two birdies in the front nine setting them up well and were level par after eleven holes. Five bogeys in the next seven holes did nothing to take away the shine they had already put on their round to give them their victory.

Second placed Brown (8) and Harris (12)could have been much closer had not a bogey followed by a double marred their final two holes.

Matthew Michael and Paul Smith, both playing off nine, claimed third spot with a 72 nett. Behind them in fourth with 74 nett were twelve handicappers Michael Mayes and Duncan Stewart.

Colchester’s juniors held a St Patrick’s Day Stableford where twelve handicapper Oliver Baker firmly put his stamp on the proceedings with a top of the morning score of 38 points.

Charlie Allison (13) was next in 34 points and Charlie Zhou (19) getting the nod for third after a countback from Arian Masud (6).

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GOG MAGOG PRO-AM

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he Essex PGA played the Wandlebury course on their visit to Gog Magog this year and James Webber from the Rayleigh Club won both the individual Professional event and the team event. A stunning score of 7 under 65 took the title by 4 shots from Ben Wyatt, also from the Rayleigh Club and Essex PGA Captain Craig Laurence from Stock Brook Country Club who both shot 69. Seven birdies and no dropped shots indicated that Webber is running into early season form prior to his 2019 Europro season.

The 7 under par score obviously contributed strongly to the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stableford score of 92 points, equivalent to 20 under par although this was only 1 point ahead of the runners up which was the team from Rochford Hundred Golf Club led by Professional Michael Vandenberg. In third place was the team from Stock Brook Country Club with Professional Craig Laurence leading the way.

Prizes were presented by the 2019 Essex PGA Captain, Craig Laurence.

REPORT FROM 4TH ROYAL EVENT

REPORT FROM SAFFRON WALDEN PRO-AM

he 4th visit of the Essex PGA to the Kent T courses, Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St. Georges produced a scintillating performance

from Robert Coles of Maylands Golf Club.

Leading after the 1st round at Royal Cinque Ports with a 69 by just 1 shot from James Scade, the contest looked wide open with Jason Levermore from Little Channels 3 shots back on 72.

However a brilliant 66 on day 2 at Royal St. Georges meant that the title went to Coles by no less than 5 shots from both Scade and Levermore who tied for second place.

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affron Walden Golf Club is celebrating its centenary in 2019 and the PGA in Essex was delighted to make a visit to this beautiful golf course for the 2019 Essex PGA Pro-Am. Only two Professionals broke the tough par of 72, the winner by one stroke being Robert Coles from Maylands Golf and Country Club on 2 under par beating home Professional Sarah Smith who returned a very creditable 71. In third place was Ben Wyatt from the Rayleigh Club with a one over par 73.

Sarah Smith made up for missing out on the individual title by leading her team of Saffron Walden ladies to the team prize with an impressive 84 points to win by one point from the teams with Professionals Chris Cutchie and Ben Wyatt.

Prizes were presented by the Essex PGA Captain, Craig Laurence.

Winning team with Professional Steve Hambling and Essex PGA captain Craig Laurence.

In the team event, only 1 point separated the top 5 teams with all the places being decided on count back. Coming out on top were the team from Braintree Golf Club with Professional Steve Hambling just pipping the team with Robert Coles.

Professional Sarah Smith from Saffron Walden with winning team and Essex PGA Vice Captain Roger Gray.

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REPORT FROM TOOT HILL PRO-AM

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The team event was closely fought and there were countbacks for most of the placings.

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HOW TO ATTAIN MORE SUCCESS FROM YOUR PRACTICE STAGES OF PRACTICE

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his months edition is really to give you, the players some help with the sort of questions you should be asking yourself regarding your practice sessions.

As you can see from the 2 examples of overall swing building and coaching methodologies below, one from the late 90s with probably the most successful coach at the time David Leadbetter, and now in the present with Dave Alred there are definite similarities.

The main difference now is that the pressure (match) practice from Dave Alred, is a lot more refined than David Leadbetter’s Maintenance practice, but the 3 stage ethos is still in play 20 years on.

BUILDING/DEVELOPMENT ……. REFINING ……. MAINTENANCE … 1997 DAVID LEADBETTER REPAIR ……………………………. TRAINING …… MATCH ………….. 2018 DAVE ALRED

WHAT SORT OF PRACTICE ARE YOU DOING? DO YOU THINK ITS WORKING?

BLOCK PRACTICE? RANDOM PRACTICE? COMPETITIVE PRACTICE?

ARE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF YOUR GAME IN DIFFERENT AREAS? WHAT ARE THE TIME ALLOWANCES FOR PRACTICING EACH ASPECT? ASK YOUR COACH WHAT PHASE YOU ARE IN!

HOW DO YOU KEEP ON INCREASING THE DIFFICULTY OF THE MATCH/MAINTENANCE PHASE? DO YOU TAKE AND REVEIW STATISTICS/NOTES OF PREVIOUS PRACTICE SESSIONS?

If you ask yourself the questions here, hopefully you will see a light shine on some of the possible reasons that you are not getting the results you desire from your practice sessions, and this will give you some new momentum to try different things.

If you would like any advice on ways to increase your success by the way you are practicing please feel free to call or email. Paul Holland Abridge Golf Club 07961 848 370 paul@paulhollandgolf.com - 40 -

Essex Golf Club Captains

Essex Golf Union

Part Time Vacancy Position ■ Flexible 14 hours per week average on a seasonal basis, working at the County Office in Witham.

■ Competent I.T. Knowledge and Excellent Communication Skills Required.

CALLING ALL CAPTAINS PAST AND PRESENT

■ Good attention to detail and able to work alone or with others.

■ Knowledge and enthusiasm for Amateur Golf in Essex would be useful

ANNUAL DINNER

A great evening was had by 220 members and guests who was entertained by Comedian Micky Pugh at Chelmsford City Racecourse.

Don't forget to put next years date in your diary Friday 20th March 2020.

■ Please send C.V. and covering letter to secretary@essexgolfunion.org by 18th April 2019.

South Essex Wildlife Hospital

MAY FIXTURES

7th May Presidents Day at Romford GC 16th May Spring Meeting - All Captains and Vices welcome at Rochford Hundred GC 23rd May Suffolk Captains (A) at Newton Green GC 28th May Triangular Match vs Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire at Royston GC

Golf Day

Monday 10th June 2019 Texas Scramble – Teams of Four

Plenty of spaces available for all events.

Shotgun start at 1.30pm Coffee and Bacon Rolls 18 holes followed by two course Carvery £50 per person for visitors/guests £35 per person for Members

For membership please contact Peter Freeman Hon Secretary at peter.freeman@essexgolfclubcaptains.co.uk or visit our website www.essexgolfclubcaptains.co.uk

Entry sheets available at Langdon Hills Golf Club or email sevecook@outlook.com Single/double entries welcome and we will make up a team for you Captain Barry Larcombe The Essex

Hosted by a member of the Comedians Golf Society

Tom Walker President Romford GC

Lots of prizes, nearest the pin, raffle etc.

PRIZE DONATIONS WELCOME HOLE SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

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Events Manager: 01799 522 786 office@swgc.com www.swgc.com

15 April 2019

GENTS SENIOR PAIRS OPEN Stock Brook Manor Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and bacon roll on arrival and 2-course lunch after golf. £60 per pair.

Craig Laurence: 01277 653 616 www.stockbrook.com

31 May 2019

THE LONDON AMATEUR OPEN West Essex Golf Club includes a buffet breakfast and rolling lunch. £40 per player (£25.00 Juniors).

James Levick: 0208 529 7558 sec@westessexgolfclub.co.uk www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk

26 April 2019

SENIORS SPRING OPEN

07 June 2019

Gosfield Lake Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and 2 course carvery. £60 per pair.

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

MIXED PAIRS OPEN

03 May 2019 'THREADGILL TROPHY' GENTS INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH OPEN Orsett Golf Club Includes light lunch plus sandwiches/chips after golf. £45 per person.

Richard Herring: 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk 10 May 2019

CHARITY SENIOR PAIRS OPEN Essex Golf & Country Club Includes tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival (from 8am) and 2-course meal with coffee after golf and visitor prize list. £70 per pair John Tuffen: 01787 224 466 essex.info@theclubcompany.com www.theessexgolfandcountryclub.com

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Chigwell Golf Club Includes coffee and bacon roll on arrival and 2-course dinner after golf. £80 per couple.

Heather Olliffe: 020 8500 2059 info@chigwellgolfclub.co.uk www.chigwellgolfclub.co.uk 09 June 2019

MIXED PAIRS OPEN Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club Tee 12 Noon from 1st and 10th. Includes: Coffee and Bacon Roll on arrival. Halfway House refreshment. 2 course buffet. Prizes 1-3rd teams. Best front and back nine.

Nearest pins Ladies and Gents. £80 per couple.

Brenda Lord: 01255 421 919 www.clactongolfclub.com 11 June 2019

LADIES CHARITY GOLF DAY Saffron Walden Golf Club Entry includes refreshments at the Half Way House plus the Saffron Walden Golfers Buffet. £148.00 per team. delia_roberts@hotmail.com www.swgc.com

11 June 2019

27 June 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN

PAIRS OPEN

Stoke by Nayland Golf Club includes welcome coffee & pastries + Pimms on the terrace + Evening Meal. £152 per team (4) Sue Gregory: 01206 262 836 sales@stokebynayland.com www.stokebynayland.com

Three Rivers Golf & Country Club Includes tea/coffee & breakfast bap on arrival, Pimms refreshments after 9 holes and 2-course buffet after golf. £80 per pair.

Caroline Crispin: 01621 829 781 www.threeriversclub.com

12 June 2019

04 July 2019

GENTS SENIORS INDIVIDUAL OPEN

LADIES OPEN MEETING Clacton-on-Sea Includes: Coffee and Danish Pastry on arrival On Course Refreshments 2 Course Buffet. £70 per pair.

Jackie Bright: 01255 812 742 jackieabright@btinternet.com

Orsett Golf Club Includes coffee and mini breakfast on arrival and buffet after golf. £38 per person.

Richard Herring: 01375 891 352 www.orsettgolfclub.co.uk

09 July 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN

13 June 2019

SENIORS OPEN Colchester Golf Club Two course meal following competition. £76 per pair.

David Blackmore: 01206 853 396 drblackmore@sky.com www.colchestergolfclub.com

Colchester Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and pastries/biscuits on arrival, halfway house and buffet after golf. £140 per team (4).

Alexander Piccolo: 01206 853 396 assistant@colchestergolfclub.com www.colchestergolfclub.com

19 June 2019

12 July 2019

MALDON SENIORS OPEN

MIXED PAIRS OPEN

Maldon Golf Club Coffee on arrival, Two course buffet lunch following competition. £60 per pair.

The Secretary: 01621 853 212 www.maldongolfclub.org/seniorsopen

Braintree Golf Club Includes lunch and 2-course meal (smart/casual). £80 per couple. www.braintreegolfclub.co.uk 21 June 2019

17 July 2019

LADIES TEAM OPEN

FIVE LAKES OPEN

Canons Brook Golf Club Includes tea/coffee and pastries on arrival and buffet meal after golf. £117 per team (3).

Ladies Section Treasurer: 01279 421 482 www.canonsbrook.com

Five Lakes Golf Club Inclusive of tea or coffee on arrival and bacon baguette And rolling carvery lunch. £25 Vistor / £20 Member (per player).

Clive Weir: 07966 403 322 clivew@g2m.co.uk www.cpcolchester.co.uk/golf/lakescourse/

25 June 2019

ABRIDGE LADIES’ CHARITY DAY

Abridge Golf Club Includes: Coffee and Danish Pastry on arrival, Half Way House, 2 Course Buffet Lunch. £65 pp.

Alison Levy: 07947 339 194 alisonlevy1@outlook.com www.abridgegolf.com Attention! Club Secretaries and Competition Organisers: Please forward any info on Future Open Competitions, Golf related Events or Charity days at Essex Golf Clubs to info@essexgolfer.com.

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

Good Luck in Round 2 of the League Phase F

irstly, as a reminder, all clubs can keep tracking our regular updates during the months: See us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejubileecup/ Follow us on Twitter: @jubilee_cup By the time you are reading the latest edition of Essex Golfer, clubs will have concluded the first round of the League Phase, so we are well into our 2019 season. Check out the full picture of matches at the following URL – indicative position as at 24/03 shown below also. www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/draw1.htm

To reiterate, everything you need to successfully arrange and play your matches is on our website, including full contact details for the opposition under “Competing Clubs”, and key information in terms of the Rules of the 2019 competition. www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/rules2019.pdf At time of writing the update, we had a little over seven matches completed, with the great majority to be played perhaps in the final two weekends of the phase up to 7th April.

First blood of the 2019 Competition was taken by Stock Brook Manor and The Warren on 17th March as our first recorded matches of the season. Stock Brook Manor have defeated Regiment Way/Little Channels, and 2018 1st Round Matches to be played Champions Stoke by Nayland have been by 7th of April 2019 beaten in Round 1 by The Warren in a Div A Wanstead -v -Stapleford Abbotts closely scored 5 v 4.

Div A Nazeing -v -Blakes Full details of the 2019 Draw is held Div A Colne Valley -v -Fairlop Waters GC on our website at www.jubileecup.com Div B Royal Epping Forest -v -Harwich & Dovercourt Match results will be continually Div B Frinton GC 5.5 v 3.5 Maldon updated at the link above, and as teams Div B Playgolf Colchester -v -Thorpe Hall are allocated winning and drawing Div C Benton Hall -v -Crondon Park Div C Abridge 5.5 v 3.5 Ballards Gore League points, as well as “hole difference” Div C Bentley -v -Mardyke Valley scoring, the League tables will also be Div D Brentwood GC -v -Notleys (The) populated here: Div D Div Div Div Div Div Div Div Div Div Div Div Div Div

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Looking forward to Round 2 of the league phase then, teams will have until 5th of May to complete their matches – those fixtures are shown below and fully detailed at: www.jubileecup.com/matches2019/ draw2.htm

Of course individual player and double results will be showcased on the Order of Merit tables also, and we will look to

2nd Round Matches to be played by 5th of May 2019 Div A Fairlop Waters GC v Wanstead Div A Blakes v Colne Valley Div A Stapleford Abbotts v Nazeing Div B Thorpe Hall v Royal Epping Forest Div B Maldon v Playgolf Colchester Div B Harwich & Dovercourt v Frinton GC Div C Mardyke Valley v Benton Hall Div C Ballards Gore v Bentley Div C Crondon Park v Abridge Div D Belfairs GC v Brentwood GC Div D Forrester Park v Burstead (The) Div D Notleys (The) v Woolston Manor Div E Three Rivers v Garon Park Div E Rochford Hundred v Manor of Groves Div E Warley Park v Gosfield Lakes Div F Canons Brook v Langdon Hills Div F Five Lakes v Rayleigh Club (The) Div F Burnham on Crouch v Ilford Div G South Essex v Warren (The) Div G Epping v Clacton on Sea Div G Div H Div H Div H

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provide the very latest in next edition of Essex Golfer.

The Committee wishes all teams the best of the weather and good matches!

Let us see who will join the winning 2018 team shown below, from Stoke

by Nayland, in putting their name on the trophy for 2019 For all clubs please keep tracking our updates: See us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejubileecup/ Follow us on Twitter: @jubilee_cup

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The Jubilee Committee are always looking for volunteers to help us out – please contact myself or one of the Committee at the Contact details on our Homepage (top-right) of our website www.jubileecup.com Please do LIKE /FOLLOW or subscribe to our

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GREENKEEPERS BLOG FROM ESSEX BIGGA

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pril for many is the start of the golf season, honours board competitions begin at many clubs and the first rounds of inter club knockout competitions start plus club membership subscriptions become due. In preparation for all this greenkeepers across the county have been completing maintenance programs on greens, tees and fairways preparing for the peak playing season. In truth this winter has been kind and most course managers have been able to manage winter wear and traffic reasonably well plus also complete some fantastic projects to improve golf courses across the county. This winter has been reasonably dry, I have only recorded 107mm of rainfall for the first 3 months of the year at Orsett Golf Club, in 2018 it was 180mm. We are also a month head in terms of nature when we look at a value for Growth Degree Days. Now we are playing the waiting game, hopefully in the coming weeks we will see germination particularly as lots of greenkeeping teams will have spent many man hours pumping new grass seed in to worn or bare areas that failed to recover from the summer drought of last year.

What every greenkeeping team hopes for in the coming season is that mother nature and budgets allow them to prepare the course to give the best possible experience to golfers as every year expectations creep higher but for that to happen a general improvement needs to take place in course etiquette shown by golfers.

Smooth and good paced greens aren’t possible when pitchmarks on greens are not repaired or poorly repaired. Every golfer knows its their responsibility to repair their pitchmark yet every day I either cut greens or change holes I will at least find half a dozen unrepaired pitchmarks on

every green, I could probably find more but in general greenkeepers don’t have time to as other jobs need completing. This year we ask all golfers “think did I leave a pitchmark when my ball landed on the green” and don’t be shy in reminding a playing partner of their responsibility if they forget to repair their pitchmark.

All golfers are disappointed when they land in a bunker but after you have played your escape shot (hopefully a successful one) think about the golfers behind you. It is extremely discourteous to leave a bunker with either footprints, poorly raked or the rake itself in a position which penalises the following players. Before entering a bunker locate the rake and take it with you when you go to play your shot. Good etiquette would see the rake left at the front edge of the bunker with the handle resting on the lip as shown. This means the rake is easy to locate and pick up, the handle is not covered in sand plus the chances of the ball being trapped between the rake and the bunker lip are slim. Once the golfer has played a successful shot use the flat side of the rake to smooth over any indentation created from the golf club and settling of stance created by the players feet. After that light movements of the rake backwards and forwards (as if painting a wall) are all that are required over footprints as golfer exits the bunker leaving the rake as shown for the next unlucky visitor to the hazard. Just these two simple things performed by golfers when playing will lead to a more pleasurable experience to those playing behind you or the following day.

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Ian Nichols BSc (Hons)

Turfgrass Science & Education Officer Essex BIGGA

Essex County News Email: office@essexgolfunion.org

www.essexgolfunion.org

David Hall Trophy

ESSEX v CAMBRIDGESHIRE Saffron Walden Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday 24th March 2019 clear but cold Sunday morning saw the first match of the A season for the Essex County Team.The annual match against Cambridgeshire for the David Hall Trophy took place

at Saffron Walden Golf Club.With 4 of last years championship winning side having left to join the professional ranks (Todd Clements,Taylor Carter, Ali Plumb and Will Percival) some new and not so new faces were on display.

The morning foursomes kicked off with County Captain Andy May and his Vice Captain Ricky Lee taking on top Cambridge pair of Ed Dimambro and Craig Thorburn.

Thanks to some superb work from Andy's putter, Essex pipped Marian Hall and family present Trophy to their opponents on the 17th green by a 3&1 margin after some Andy May. spectacular golf.

Match 2 paired Jamie Richards with long time Essex player and indeed past County Captain Ross Dee. A power display from these two saw another Essex point with a 5&3 win.

The 3rd Match and despite an injured ankle Brandon Meads stepped up to partner Joe Tatam after the late withdrawal of Ben Tobin. Showing some excellent shot making from both players, the Essex pair added a 3rd point to our tally, finishing with an outrageous swinging birdie putt on the last green to close out a 2 hole victory. Beware the injured golfer!

Game 4 and double County Champion Curtis Knipes along with stalwart Callum Pipe adding a 4th point after an impressive 4&3 victory.

Making their County Team debuts at number 5 were Oscar Yeomans and Cassidy Steffens, who didn't disappoint with a 3&1 victory over Paul Hodgkin and Louis Martin.

Our last pair of Ben Humphries and Shay McQueen were the only ones to succumb to the opposition with a 6&5 defeat. (continued overleaf.)

Score at lunch, a satisfying 5 to 1 lead.

L to R ; Shay McQueen(Chelmsford), Cassidy Steffens (Orsett), Ben Humphrey (Chelmsford), Ricky Lee (Boyce Hill), Oscar Yeomans (Chelmsford), Andy May (Boyce Hill), Ross Dee (Stockbrook Manor), Jamie Richards (Abridge), Callum Pipe (Braintree), Joe Tatam (Brentwood), Curts Knipes (Chelmsford).

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Essex County News Email: office@essexgolfunion.org

www.essexgolfunion.org

The Essex dominance followed in the afternoon singles with 7 wins, 2 halves and only 3 losses, giving a final match score of 13 to 5 in favour of Essex.

Special mention to new caps Oscar (1.5 points) and Cassidy (2 points) on a solid start to their County Career.

Captain Andy May thanked host club Saffron Walden for their excellent hospitality and for the excellent course conditions. Also to the Cambridge officials for their organisation of the event.

Special thanks to Marian Hall and sons for their attendance and support and for presentation of the David Hall Trophy to winning Captain Andy May. Phil Hulse County Team Manager

Debut players Oscar Yeomans and Cassidy Steffens.

Curtis Driving off on the 6th tee.

Match Report

ESSEX U18 v THE WARREN The Warren Golf Club – Sunday 24th March 2019 he Warren Challenge Cup, which was presented by Mike Thirkettle, Past President of the Essex Golf Union is an annual event played at the start of each season. This year it was played in T glorious sunshine although the clear day did present a slight chill in the air.

This year the match consisted of 12 singles matches which were very well contested. All of the matches were played in the spirit of the game and enjoyed by all.

William Dove captained the Under 18’s in their first contest. Two members of the Under 16’s Teddy Papple and Lewis Wright were offered caps in the Under 18’s, both showed their worth by winning their respective matches against strong opposition. Lewis Wright had the best win of the day winning 6 & 4 and Josh Gray won 5 & 4 with William Dove winning his match on the 18 with a birdie whilst ESSEX U18 V THE WARREN Teddy Papple won by 2 & 1. Unfortunately, these were the only wins for Essex, making the final score Essex U18 4, ESSEX U18 THE WARREN The Warren 8, congratulations to the Warren on a fine performance.

The Warren Challenge Cup so far has had alternate winners each year since its inauguration, hopefully it will be the Under 18’s turn again next year.

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Warren Sargent, PGA Professional based at The Essex G&CC and Coach at Epping Golf Club.

Warren is a Zen Putting Mechanic (A Complete Putting Strategy). Coach to all level of golfer including Touring Pro’s.

M: 07888 828 760 E: wozthegolfpro1@gmail.com

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN TO PUTT & PLAY BETTER! Y

ou are probably thinking what is this all about. Well within the past 2 years I have been aware of understanding that every person has some kind of Neuro-Development issue, and without training this will only get worse over time. This is definitely more apparent in people getting older in age and them accepting that they are getting older. I have many people come and see me and the important message is getting the person to understand themselves better. What I now know is that it goes even deeper and after being tested, there are things that I need to develop to not just help my golf but more importantly my life.

The other thing I have learnt is, the brain is ageless. This has been fascinating and the fact we can reverse certain things happening to us if we want too. There are many factors that go into that, but the thing I want to get you focused on is Neuro-Development.

I’m going to share a test with you called the ‘Romberg Test’. This is a test amongst others for Gross Muscle Co-Ordination and Balance. They are essential in you playing better golf, especially putting.

Instructions for the ‘Romberg Test’ Stand with your feet together and arms by your side, looking forward at a point and eyes open, as shown in the picture on the right. Do this for 1015 seconds. Did you notice any sway, movement and struggling or losing balance? Move off the spot, move around and go back to the same point and do the test again, but now with your eyes closed.You may experience more sway, movement and loss of balance or exactly the same.

The more severe the movement and/or loss of

balance, the more likely you are to not be able to perform at your best week in week out.

In fact, more likely to be fewer good performances and more to be not so good or even poor.

I now do 14 Neuro-Development tests for golf to determine many factors. The great thing is there are exercises that can be given to improve CoOrdination and Balance and if you would like a screening, please let me know on either my mobile or email.

We all think that Golf is about improving our varying Swings or Putting strokes and yes I would say there is a lot of truth in that, but if we Train our Brain then our muscles can work better, hence the saying ‘Muscle Memory’ and our performances can only get even more improved. If our Brain works better, then we function better and who would like that? I’m positive we all want that.

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PHIL AND GRAHAM CLAIM THE PERRY TROPHY

Tom Arrowsmith, Phil Robson. Captain Eric Howlett Graham Doherty with the Perry Trophy and James Adams.

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ive Lakes played the final round of this year's Winter League to decide the winners of the Perry Trophy.

A strong performance from the winners of the 8th round, Tom Arrowsmith (5) and James Adams (12) carding 43 Stableford points on the Links course, won the final round of this year's Winter League, closely followed by Charlie Powell (5) and Christopher Pearson (8) with 42 points to take second place, coming in third and winners of the Perry Trophy were Phil Robson

(7) and Graham Doherty (12) with 40 points, Other contenders for the overall placing were Frank Taylor and Neil Shinwell with 39 points taking the second slot overall followed by Dave Chignell and Clive Taylor with 36 points to claim third place in the overall standings below.

Best 5 rounds from 8. 1st Phil Robson and Graham Doherty – 47 points. 2nd Neil Shinwell and Frank Taylor – 46 points. 3rd Dave Chignell and Clive Taylor – 39 points. 4th Charlie Powell and Christopher Pearson – 37 points.

CHARITY PRESENTATION A

t the annual meeting of Newton Green Golf Club a cheque for £5,041 was presented to the Hope For Tomorrow Charity, which provides mobile cancer care treatment for patients in West Suffolk. The presentation was made by recently retired captains Harry Wordley (seniors) and Lizzie Johnson (ladies) to the charity represented by Rachel Stokes (centre).

The club has also sent a £270 donation to St Nicholas Hospice, the proceeds from an annual competition in memory of former head green keep Kelvin Sansum.

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GOLF ETIQUETTE Some people may be asking, “Why would I need a book about correct conduct? I know how to behave myself.” Although integrity and fairness are an excellent basis, good manners alone are not enough in golf.

A certain amount of specific knowledge is essential, especially in the light of the dangers involved in sport.

Furthermore, golf also involves social conventions that are not based directly on accepted behaviour patterns. The etiquette is just as important as the rules of play and it ensures that all players can enjoy their game as much as possible.

This book does not claim to cover every single issue but it does contain everything you need to know in order to be welcomed at virtually every course in the world. However, please bear in mind that the etiquette may very slightly from club to club. Therefore find out about the Local Rules in advance, follow all the instructions and heed the information on the notice boards.You will then be a welcome guest and playing partner on any course – irrespective of your ability level.

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GOLF ROCKS 2019 IS UNDERWAY!

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irls Golf Rocks is back for 2019 – with free taster sessions for girls now on offer in 26 counties. Bookings have just opened for the twohour tasters, which will start in May and are running in a total of 116 clubs across England.Visit girlsgolfrocks.org to find a session and book.

Girls Golf Rocks is an inspirational programme which attracts girls to the sport, supported by club and county girl ambassadors who act as mentors as they learn to play.

Five new counties are involved in this year’s Young golfers who supported Girls Golf Rocks as ambassador. recruitment campaign: Cornwall, Hampshire, Girls Golf Rocks is a joint programme run by Lancashire, Lincolnshire and Worcestershire.

England Golf and junior golf charity the Golf They are joining Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Foundation, with the support of county Buckinghamshire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Dorset, associations, clubs, coaches and volunteers. It aims Durham, Essex, Gloucestershire, Kent, Norfolk, to increase the number of girl players from an Nottinghamshire, Northumberland, Oxfordshire, average of just two per club.

Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Sussex, Surrey, Lauren Spray, England Golf Women and Girls’ Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Yorkshire.

Manager, commented: “We’ve had amazing Girls who enjoy the taster sessions can book on success with Girls Golf Rocks and we’re looking to a six-week coaching course for only £35. The forward to doing even better this year. This is a price includes a US Kids 9-iron, and Girls Golf great way for girls to come along and try golf, Rocks items including a polo shirt, goodie bag make new friends and have fun. It really rocks!” and water bottle.

Martin Crowder, Head of Development for the Last year Girls Golf Rocks attracted 1600 girls Golf Foundation, said: “Girls Golf Rocks has to taster sessions, with 1200 going on to take become a wonderful model for welcoming young coaching. This year, it’s hoped the numbers will girls to the sport and opening their eyes to their be even higher. potential as they start to express themselves in the All coaching will be provided by a PGA coaching sessions and play. The Girls Golf Rocks Professional and on the sixth week of the course ambassadors are crucial as they are able to the girls will put their skills into action out on the demonstrate that golf can be a cool, sociable, golf course. The newcomers will be supported by healthy and athletic sport that new players can girls from their county and club who have been enjoy together in a great group atmosphere.” recruited and trained as ambassadors to inspire For more information visit girlsgolfrocks.org and encourage the new players. or follow the campaign on Twitter Clubs and the women’s county associations are @GirlsGolfRocks1 or on also being asked to hold fun beginner events for Facebook.com/GirlsGolfRocks. Please note all the girls over the summer. These are intended to bookings and payments must be made through keep the girls playing and to get them out on the the website, not the host clubs. course, enjoying themselves with friends. www.englandgolf.org

display courses in greater detail displaying bunkers, fairways and rough with maps that are interactive and scrollable. After each round, scores and performance data are stored in the app and locally on the watch where you can delve into stats including including putting average, longest drive and score distribution.

Among the Golf Edition’s key design features is a black ceramic bezel ring, which is laser engraved with a scale of 1 to 18 – indicating the 18 holes in a round of golf. Filled in with white lacquer, the scale stands out from the predominantly black finish. The sandblasted case is made from black PVD titanium. The watch is fitted with a white strap with green stitching, although a black strap is also included in the package, along with three complementary Tag Heuer logoed golf balls. www.tagheuer.com

Under Armour Launches HOVR Drive

pmarket Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has entered U into the golf GPS market with the launch of the Connected Modular 45 Golf Edition.

Under Armour’s new HOVR Drive golf shoes are designed to provide comfort from the opening tee shot to the final putt without sacrificing the responsive energy return naturally generated by the golf swing.

Tag Heuer Launches GPS Golf Watch and App pmarket Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has entered U into the golf GPS market with the launch of the Connected Modular 45 Golf Edition.

Although it has been manufacturing smart watches since 2015, this is the first time that the luxury brand has moved into the golf market.

The Golf Edition watch combines a golf-inspired design and shock-resistant materials with an advanced Golf app which provides 3D renderings of more than 39,000 golf courses and provides comprehensive performance analysis.

The full-colour touchscreen is covered with a scratchresistant sapphire crystal, and the watch itself is equipped with multiple sensors, such as GPS, an accelerometer, a gyroscope and a microphone. It can also send messages, receive notifications, play music and download other apps, as well as be used for contactless payments through Google Pay. It has a battery life of 25 hours in GPS mode.

The Golf app is available to download for free and can be used on the Golf Edition, as well as other TAG Heuer smart watches. It’ll record shot distances with an accuracy to within one metre, record scores for up to four players and display distances to green and hazards. It also offers 2D course mapping on the watch and precise 3D mapping.

From the phone app, it uses vector technology to

Traditionally, golf footwear has used cushioning to mitigate against ground reaction, providing comfort, but losing the power of weight-loading when in the backswing. However, the HOVR Drive boasts heel-totoe cushioning, which provides a soft underfoot, yet delivers explosive energy return.

Mike Forsey, UA’s Director of Global Golf Footwear, says: “With most other cushioning platforms, you have to choose softness or responsiveness. Not so with the HOVR Drive. UA HOVR cushioning technology ensures total underfoot comfort and superior energy return.”

Traction is delivered through RST 2.0 rotational resistance spikes, which grip the ground as the foot pivots through the swing, while green-friendly Softspike Silver Tornado spikes provide horizontal traction to walk the course in comfort. The breathable, lightweight uppers are protected with UA’s waterproof Storm Technology to keep your feet dry at all times.

Available in white/red/academy or black/metallic silver, the UA HOVR Drive comes with a two-year warranty.

It goes on sale from March 1 from selected retailers and pro shops, and also online at UA.com.

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Titleist Rolls Out Premium Balls Promotion

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Volvik Rolls Out Marvel Golf Ball Sets olf ball brand Volvik has partnered with Marvel G Worldwide to launch a limited-edition trilogy of golf ball sets depicting Captain America, Iron Man and

Spiderman.

“Volvik is excited about our collaboration with Marvel and the introduction of these limited-edition sets,” said Don Shin, president of Volvik USA. “Golfers across all age groups will enjoy these remarkable products portraying three of the most recognizable super hero characters in the world.”

The sets, which will be available in April, feature a matte-finish, three-piece Vivid high-performance golf balls containing Volvik’s new oversized energy core.

Each four-ball set includes a magnetic hat-clip, ball marker and retails at $24.99.

“Volvik is excited about our collaboration with Marvel and the introduction of these limitededition sets,” said Don Shin, president of Volvik USA. “Golfers across all age groups will enjoy these remarkable products portraying three of the most recognisable super hero characters in the world.”

itleist is once again hoping to entice golfers in UK & Ireland to restock their supplies of its premium golf balls ahead of the new golfing season with the launch of a special ‘Loyalty Rewarded’ promotion.

The promotion, which started today [March 15], enables golfers who buy three dozen Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX balls to receive an extra dozen for free.

Personalisation is offered on all orders, as is the option of standard (1-4, 5-8) or special play numbers from 00 to 99.

For the first time, Titleist is also giving golfers the opportunity to choose non-personalised, standard play number Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX golf balls in Limited ‘sleeve only’ ‘Loyalty Rewarded’ packaging.

Jan Diprose, Titleist Golf Ball Manager, said: “The Loyalty Rewarded scheme is a valuable incentive that rewards the most loyal Pro V1, Pro V1x and AVX players.

Not only will the consumer receive exceptional value for money, but by equipping themselves with the industryleading golf ball model, in either 2019 Pro V1 or Pro V1x, we’re helping golfers play their best.

“We know that golfers play better golf when they consistently use the best performing Titleist golf ball for their game. By taking advantage of Loyalty Rewarded all golfers can be sure that they are starting off the season ahead on the best possible footing.”

The Loyalty Rewarded promotion ends of April 30. A maximum of one dozen will be offered free per customer.

PLAYGOLF COLCHESTER CLUB REPORT

Mick Seaman Winner in Division One Medal Competition.

Centre: Linda Smith and Trevor Cocksedge (winners of The Jeff Coles Mixed Doubles Trophy) flanked by Ladies’ Captain, Lucy Sadler and Sponsor, Jeff Coles.

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DICKIE DRIVES IN THE NEW YEAR AT NOTLEYS Richard “Dickie” Pryke.

he 2019 season got off to a very great start at The Notleys Golf Club, as new Club Captain, Richard “Dickie” Pryke, “drove in” at the end of March to a record crowd of members.

Dickie can be seen here delivering his 242 yard drive down the fairway of the first hole, being watched by Competition Secretary Peter Watts, and, in light blue, the incoming Seniors Captain Andy Smith.

As Richard and Andy drove in, so our outgoing Captains “putted out” their year on the 18th hole, with a tricky 40 foot up-hill putt to negotiate in their final official event of the season.

Both can be seen here after their very close final putts: Outgoing Seniors Captain Malcolm Shead and Rick Vince, 2018 Club Captain, after their great years - Rick having captained his Jubilee Cup team to Notley’s best ever position in 2018, and Malcolm receiving a special award from the members for his continual support at our club from Club and Seniors Captaincy’s, Secretary and Chairman of Notleys GC. Notleys members competed both individually

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for a variety of sweepstakes, nearest the pin and longest drive competitions, and a fantastic team Texas Scramble as the traditional way to start our golfing year. In memory for one of our members’ relatives, our classy Spitfire trophy was ultimately won by the drawn three-ball of Matt Morley, Dan Bonner, and Jim Walker who received their prize from Dickie And it would not be Notleys without the fantastic support from front of house manager Deborah Hulme - from the delicious bacon rolls during registration in the morning, through to the excited screams (entertaining to all members) as she collects her staff raffle winnings after the Presentations were over. Debs is seen here with Bob Rollins, 2019 Vice Captain.

Dickie would like to thank all staff and members who supported the day, and got the Captain’s charities off to a great start with funds donated of over £1140. As Club Captain, it is great to see so much fun being had out on the course at the Notleys GC, the friendly course with a great future

Seniors Captain Malcolm Shead on the left, and Rick Vince, 2018 Club Captain.

Bob and Deb,

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STOCK BROOK MANOR COMPETITION ROUND-UP April Fools Challenge – 30/03/2019 Stock Brook Manor held its April Fools Challenge competition on the last Saturday of March. The Mixed 4 Ball Betterball Yellow Peril Stableford event was contested by 16 teams with a shotgun start. The best 2 scores plus the double points yellow ball which was played in rotation counted on each hole, so a Stableford Score of

Mens March Mid-Week Medal (Stableford) - 06/03/2019 Also played in favourable conditions with some good scores posted. The best of those was 41 points by 20 handicapper Jim Inches, beating Ray Humphreys (22) by 2 points who finished ahead of Bob Braine on countback who also scored 39 points.

Mens March Monthly Stableford – 16/03/2019 In a complete contrast to the weather in the first two weeks of the month, the March Stableford was played in very tough conditions with wind gusts approaching 50mph. The course had taken on a considerable amount of rain over the previous few days, and as a result winter tee mats were in use. The elements did not stop David Mills however, who carded 42 points playing off 16 to finish 5 points clear in first place.

Anthony Lovell (18) finished at the head of the chasing pack with 37 points, beating third placed Dave Williams (22) on countback also with 37 points.

144 points constituted net level par. The winning score was 154 points by Andy Parker (12), Tracey Rogers (12), Carol Annetts (19) and Stuart Gould (26) (see picture). In second place with 149 points was Darren Booty (12), Teri Olley (15), Steve Guichard (17) and Anne Howes (24).

Third place was taken by Nick Edkins (13), Shelley Edkins (13), Mike Bysouth (22) and Elizabeth Higgins (24).

Mens March Monthly Medal (Stableford) - 02/03/2019 Played in beautiful weather which contributed to some excellent scoring, with 10 golfers scoring below their handicaps. Jeremy Aurora shot 1 over par gross to take first place with 44 points playing off 9. His round included 8 pars, 3 Birdies and an Eagle on the Par 4 16th. In second place with 42 points was Tom Clayton (12) with 10 pars and 3 birdies. Third Place was taken by Colin Phillips (10) who’s 8 Pars and 2 birdies helped make up his score of 39 points.

Ladies March Tuesday Stableford – 12/03/2019 The first ladies competition of the month was won by Cherry Clarke, who’s 4 pars contributed to her winning score of 29 points playing off 19.

Wendy Scales (15) made 2 pars and a birdie to score 24 points which was good enough for second place on count back ahead of 13 handicapper Shelley Edkins who’s 3 pars and a birdie also gave her 24 points.

Ladies March Saturday Stableford – 16/03/2019 The ladies also had to contend with the strong winds for their Stableford competition. In first place was Rachel Higgins, 6 pars and 2 birdies helped contributing to a round of 30 points, playing off her 6 handicap. In second place was consistent Carol Annetts (19) with 27 points including 3 pars, finishing ahead of Elizabeth Higgins (24) who made 2 pars along the way to her 25 points total.

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INNOVATOR SARAH THREE RIVERS TO STAGE EAST’S FIRST WOMEN-ONLY PRO-AM

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GA Fellow professional Sarah Bennett has been the architect of many golfing initiatives – now she is planning the East region’s inaugural women-only pro-am.

Three Rivers Golf and Country Club – where Sarah is the head teaching professional – will be the venue for an intended 18-team event on Tuesday, June 25.

Sarah’s own brand Golfing Girl, which she set up 10 years ago, is a key sponsor. But she is also aiming to attract interest from her contacts within the industry, who would like to help drive women’s golf.

Ladies clothing business Swing Out Sister have already committed to providing garments for the prize Sarah Bennett. table. PuttOUT will be adding to the prize fund and hosting competitions during the day based around their training aids.

Bennett said: “It’s my understanding that this will be the first attempt at an all-female PGA proam event in the East region.

“I’d like to encourage teams to come from outside of the region with their club professional.

There will be a decent prize fund on offer for the individual and team events for the professionals and a strong prize table for the amateurs as well as fun ancillary events.

“It is a great playing opportunity for WPGA members and also offers the chance for them to bring valued clients and club members who may not have been to a pro-am format before.

“Depending on scheduling, I would also like to think we’d maybe get support from one or two Tour players.”

Sarah serves on both the East and the WPGA committees and is very much in tune with the golfing landscape – hence her thinking that it was

high time for a women-only pro-am in the region.

The design of the whole day will seek to promote women’s golf and there will be a postround prosecco afternoon tea for players rather than a traditional carvery.

She added: “A women’s-only pro-am has been on my mind for about six months and I’m really pleased that we’ve managed to start planning. We just need to spread the word.

“I know that from when I’ve taken ladies to some pro-ams that there can be a little bit of an intimidation factor. It can be a nerve-wracking environment for ladies playing in a pro-am but my goal is to produce a day that makes everyone at ease, so that it will be an enjoyable day on June 25.

“The aim is to present a memorable day which can be repeated on an annual basis – trust me it will definitely be different!”

EUROPEAN SUCCESS FOR HOLLY

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olly Haslam of Stock Brook Manor recently won the European Junior Open which was held at Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort, Spain. Holly’s three round total of 221 put her 7 shots ahead of the rest of the field in the Event which is now in its 27th year and covered on Sky Sports. The event has previously been contested by the likes of Justin Rose and Luke Donald which gives you some idea of the magnitude of Hollys success.

Very well done Holly.

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BT COMIC RELIEF BRINGS SMILES TO NEWTON GREEN GOLF CLUB

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s part of the Comic Relief activities this year from within BT, Phil Redhead, from the Notleys Golf Club and Chairman of the Jubilee Cup, organised and hosted a wide range of East of England golfing folk at Newton Green Golf Club for a round of golf all for a great cause. This was for the Sixth consecutive year running, in a new tradition stemming back from the inaugural game held number of years ago for Sports Relief and Comic Relief causes.

Nearly thirty golfers from a variety of backgrounds in and outside of BT came together to raise £500 for Comic Relief – contributing to the £63.9 million of charitable donations in 2019 on Red Nose Day night, and over £1 billion raised so far for Comic Relief causes.

Phil wishes to thank a number of groups who participated in the success of the event – not just BT staff from Enterprise, Technology and Openreach, but the members of The Notleys Golf Club, the Seniors Touring Amateur Golf Society (STAGS), plus the BT Research Golf Society which also supports ex-BT members, and last but my no means least our friends from Brookman Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire – all of which contributed to the days success!

Phil would also like to thank Ben Tawell at NWGC who provided the impetus to have the

event hosted at this delightful Suffolk club, and whose team provided some great fayre both before and after the game.

Phil is shown here in his Comic Relief red nose, also wearing the obligatory Plus Four trousers for comic effect (obviously!), and the team who spent a great day out in Suffolk, whilst raising money for an excellent charitable cause.

He is please to say the event was eventually won by himself, on count-back with 40 Stableford points, with second place sgoing to the STAGS Gary O’Neale. The STAGS also left the day with the much coveted Wooden Spoon (score with-held to remove embarrassment), going to Mick Button.

The team honours was also hotly contested, with three teams all on 91 points (best 2 stableford points for each hole), but countback sealed the win for a Notleys Golf Club team consisting of ex-Captain Darran “Daz” Liversidge, Nigel Brown and family support from Levi and Gary Nash.

Well done to me, and also a massive amount of thanks to Ben and the team from Newton Green who presented an excellent pre and post golf meal, as well as a lovely course and venue to play at which enabled us to maximise both our playing enjoyment and our charity donations.

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