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The US Masters
TEE-TIME THE US MASTERS 2020 PREVIEW
The 84th US Masters tees off this April with golf superstar Tiger Woods aiming for a record-equalling sixth win
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The US Masters is the first of the four major golf tournaments in pro-golf. First played 86 years ago in 1934, unlike other tournaments The Masters is always played at Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia. The tournament is by invitation only and the winner is automatically invited to the other three majors.
The Augusta Golf Course was previously a plant nursery and each hole is named after a certain tree or shrub including Tea Olive, Pink Dogwood, Yellow Jasmine, Redbud, Azalea and Chinese Fir amongst others. The idea for the course came from Bobby Jones, a well-known amateur golfer, and was originally designed by Alister Mackenzie, who designed over 50 courses across four continents.
GOLF LINGO
Albatross: A score of three less than par
Birdie: A score of one less than par
Eagle: A score of two under par
Bogey: A score of one over par
Jack Nicklaus has the most Masters’ wins with six, followed by Tiger Woods with five and Arnold Palmer with four. The estimated prize fund is $11.5 million with nearly $2 million going to the winner, as well as the distinctive and iconic Green Jacket – which by tradition is presented to the current winner by the previous winner.
The Masters consists of four rounds of 18 holes each, with the competitors playing in groups of three for the first two rounds. After 36 holes of play, a cut-off score is calculated to reduce the size of the field. To ‘make the cut’, a player must be in either the top 50 places or within 10 strokes of the leader’s score.
Traditions unique to the US masters include the opening tee shot and the Champions Dinner. A custom since 1963, the tournament is officially started when one or more legendary players tees off from the first hole, and the Champions Dinner is held each year before the tournament starts. The dinner is hosted by the current champion who picks his own menu for the company only of previous champions.
Three players are joint favourites moving towards the start of the tournament; World No. 1 Rory Mcllroy, World No. 2 Brooks Koepka and the back-in-form Tiger Woods. If Woods wins, he will match Jack Nicklaus’s record of six US Masters.
Over the final two days, a further 36 holes are played; and should there be no winner after the fourth round, all tied players enter a sudden-death playoff beginning on the 18th hole, followed by the 10th and repeating until one player remains. The most recent sudden-death playoff was in 2017 between Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia.
THE TRUE MEANING OF MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day has long been known as the day when we show love and gratitude to the women who raised us; whether that be by presenting them with flowers or a box of chocolates. But just where did the tradition come from?
There are several days throughout the year that have tradition etched on them; Halloween, Christmas, Father’s Day and of course, Mother’s Day.
However, you may be surprised to learn the true meaning of Mother’s Day, and how the attitudes of people towards this day have changed over the centuries.
It is said to have begun with the ancient Greeks and Romans who honoured the goddesses of motherhood, Rhea and Cybele. And in the UK, what we now know as Mother’s Day actually dates back to the 1600s where, on the fourth Sunday of Lent, a church service honouring the Virgin Mary would take place and children would buy gifts and flowers to show their gratitude to their own mother’s.
DID YOU KNOW? In the UK, the date of Mother’s Day varies from year to year as it always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This year it will be on Sunday 22nd March; so be prepared!
However, by the 19th century, this celebration had all but died out and was only revived after World War 2, when American servicemen brought back the custom to the UK. It was, in fact, an American woman named Anna Jarvis who breathed new life into Mother’s Day. Following her mother’s death, Anna set about campaigning to have Mother’s Day marked as an annual holiday, as she felt that this was a perfect way in which to honour the sacrifices that mothers make for their children.
With Mother’s Day now successfully added to the national calendar, it was soon capitalised by merchants who realised that they could pocket from its popularity.
Understandably, Jarvis became enraged at the commercialisation of this special day. As a result, she spent the rest of her life campaigning to have Mother’s Day removed from the calendar although, ultimately, she was unsuccessful in doing so.
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4 BEDROOM (3 DOUBLES, 1 SINGLE) OF ALMOST 1200 SQ FT MODERN TOWN HOUSE situated within this exclusive gated development. A South facing garden backing onto a green with a garage and allocated parking for 2 cars with additional visitor parking. Located in Bragbury end just minutes from Stevenage Town Centre, Stevenage Rail Line with fast links into London and the stunning countryside of Bragbury End.
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An extremely well presented, EXTENDED and COMPLETELY REFURBISHED in the last 6 years 3 bedroom terrace home with garage HUGE square 18 foot kitchen/diner with wall to wall bi-fold doors, downstairs cloakroom, utility, SUNNY SOUTH facing rear garden and garage. Catchment for Broxbourne C of E Primary school which has an Outstanding Ofsted report as well as the follow on secondary school The Broxbourne School. A short walk to Broxbourne train line with great links to both London and Cambridge.
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An exceptionally bright corner apartment with triple aspect (North,South and West facing) windows, 2 Double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and stunning FIRST FLOOR views over the basin, River and Hartham Parkland from all rooms. A large internal entrance hallway with rare side aspect window, gated underground allocated parking and rear aspect window to the en-suite bathroom. Just a short stroll into town and all the amenities as well as a large Tesco Supermarket and only 1 minute walk from Hertford East train line with links to London’s Liverpool Street, 10-12 minutes walk to Hertford North with links to Kings Cross and Moorgate.
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Having been at Simply Homes since its inception in 2010 I am overjoyed to have achieved my dream of
taking over ownership of the business which I am so passionate about. I have some fresh ideas which I am confident will enhance an already successful operation previously lead by Steven Oates.
I live only 3 miles from my office, with my wife and young daughter. With my wealth of
knowledge of the local area and a wide spectrum of experience within the property market I
base my sales success on providing accurate valuations, focussed energetic marketing, and great customer service to vendors and purchasers. The result ……. Guaranteed sales!
My passion for photography and eye for detail makes your property stand out above the rest. My expertise covers all aspects including lifestyle, twilight, and aerial shots, ensuring I capture your home in every light and show it to its absolute best potential.
Committed to selling your property for the best price, I am willing to go above and beyond to achieve that for you, and will always make myself available, delivering regular updates and a personal service from start to finish.
Linda most recently joined the team at the start of the year, bringing her expertise in sales progression, having started her career in the New Build sector, working with well known local developers including Berkeley Homes, Weston Homes, Beverly Homes and Taylor Wimpey.
Well experienced in valuations, sales and customer service, Linda is a valued member of our team, ensuring we deliver the very best experience for our vendors and buyers. She prides herself on excellent and positive communication with clients, often going above and beyond to make the sales process as smooth as possible.
Linda has lived in Hertford her whole life, and has excellent knowledge of the property market and local area. Passionate about keeping fit, you must ask her about her trek to Machu Pichu if you get a chance. Linda is friendly, warm, a joy to share an office with, and
she looks forward to helping you with your move
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L A U R E N S H A W l S A L E S N E G O T I A T O R
I started my estate agent journey at Simply Homes six years ago as a Saturday member of the
team, using the extra money to buy our first home, alongside my full-time job in fashion buying. I worked as a fashion buyer for eight years using my creative flair dealing with and building relationships with suppliers all over the world.
I left when I became a Mum and have worked 2/3 days a week at Simply Homes since. In June 2018 my husband, Ben, and I took over the business. Using my creativity, I look after the marketing side of the business; Creating new branding to take Simply Homes forward as a company. Having moved house four times in four years, I have a good understanding of the process and having lived in Hertford all my life I have excellent local knowledge.
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I would definitely recommend Simply Homes to my friends & family when it comes to selling a house as I had an excellent result of an asking price offer and an agreed sale within 9 days, which meant which meant we were able to move on and get the house we wanted.
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When you choose to market your property with Simply Homes, you can be confident that we’ll ensure that everything goes smoothly. Whether selling or buying, relax and know that we have your property in safe hands.
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A leading independent agent covering Hertford, the name Simply Homes is synonymous with trust, excellence and integrity.
With decades of experience, specialising in all aspects of residential property, our friendly, enthusiastic and professional service ensures that our clients continually return to sell and buy through us.
We also recognise the importance of marketing, so your property will be advertised on the major online property portals, our website and social media sites, as well as traditional placement in our window display. Exclusively to us in our area, your property will receive its very own FREE microsite showcasing a property video, OFSTED reports, and a property brochure. Sharing your personalised website across the social networks widens the audience for your property, to find the right buyer and increasing the chances of a quicker sale.
Quite simply we endeavour to sell your home for the best price, in the shortest possible time, providing you an outstanding service, with a personal and friendly approach.
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Your property will also receive its very own FREE property website showcasing a property video, OFSTED reports, and property brochures; something that we are proud to say is exclusive to Simply Homes in our area.
In addition, our qualified database of tenants will also be notified of your property coming to market on their dedicated search websites where they can book viewings and offer feedback. All our tenants are fully referenced and vetted, making sure the highest of standards are met to find the right tenant for you.
By sharing your personalised websites with family and friends across the social networks you will be widening the audience to find the right buyer or tenant for your property, increasing the chances of a quicker sale or rental.
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