Greetings golfers,
What a fantastic week or so it has been. There is so much positive energy around with the Olympics with medal after medal rolling in on all different sports. It was of course great to see GB's very own Justin Rose take home the Gold Medal in the golf. It was brilliant to see how much it appeared to mean to him and hopefully any non golfers who watched the thrilling climax to the competition will hopefully be inspired to take up the game. With a bit of luck, both Charley Hull and Catriona Matthews can also have a great Olympics and pick up a medal in the Women's event. Back at Rio de Cleobury we have once again had plenty going on so let's dive right in.
This past week the Green Keeping Team with the help of local contractor Bob Price and Son have been busy using the Blec Ground Breaker on the fairways. The Ground Breaker relieves surface compaction by inserting continuous 6-inch slits down the fairways, shattering the soil below the surface which helps assist the movement of water and air throughout the surface soil. The soil is fractured laterally by the side forces created by the sequential positioning of the blades. Mounted in between the blades are wide flat skids, which hold the turf down preventing any heave occurring.
Scarifying the fairways then follows, which removes any thatch before all the loose grass is collected. Each fairway takes between 3 and 4 hours. By the time this newsletter hits your inbox Deer Park and Foxes Run will have been completed and we hope to complete Badgers Sett by the end of play on Monday. Thank you to everyone who has played this week for your co-operation as we have had to close 9 holes at a time to carry out this work out.
Beat Your Handicap With Titleist This Weekend
This Sunday we have teamed up with our friends at Titleist to offer some great ball deals if of course you're backing your own ability! If you purchased a single sleeve or a dozen before you play and you beat your handicap you will get the same back absolutely FREE.
This offer is a bit of a no brainer for anyone showing a bit of form at the moment. With the course looking fantastic and very scoreable.. why not give it a shot?
DT Tru soft £5 a sleeve or 1 dozen for £15
Velocity £6 a sleeve or 1 dozen for £18
NXT Tour/Tour S - £7 a sleeve or 1 dozen for £23
Pro V1/X - £10 a sleeve or 1 dozen for £36
Presidents Day
What a fantastic weekend as another Cleobury Major is played out in glorious sunshine with some new names to go on the trophies.
Presidents Day allows players to have the opportunity to play all 3 nines in one day to win the 27 hole trophy, their is also a 18 hole trophy over Badgers/Deer and a 9 hole trophy over Deer Park. The turnout was great to celebrate our President, Tom Straughton's Day with over 70 players taking part.
I don't know what it is with the word MEDAL but it seems to do odd things, with the occasional card wrecker coming in to upset what would have been a great card for many players.
A steady array of scores drifted in throughout the day, however it wasn't until the last few groups started to come in that we would see some dramatic changes on the leaderboard. Jim Clifford carded a pleasing nett 33 on Deer Park to take home the 9 hole trophy, whilst Lewis Hodges carded a gross 85, Nett 66 to take home the 18 hole trophy, but the day however belonged to John Swithenby. After the first 9 holes, John was sitting at 8 over par with a lot of work to be done. Maybe it was the bacon sandwich after the first 9 holes, maybe it was the start of the premier league season that got John in the zone, whatever it was John played flawless golf to shoot a 1 over par gross 72, Nett 62 to take the 27 Hole trophy and also see his handicap chopped 2 shots. In the Ladies competition Helen Watson took top spot, just edging out Marj Hughes by 1 shot with both players matching each other shot for shot over the last five holes.
Final Standings:
27 hole Trophy: John Swithenby, 18 hole trophy: Lewis Hodges, 9 hole trophy: Jim Clifford.
Ladies winner: Helen Watson, Nearest the Pin 6th Badgers: John Gallagher, Nearest the Pin 5th Deer: Simon Eades.
New Drop of SuperStroke Grips
We have just taken delivery of yet more Superstroke putter grips. These are by far the biggest selling putter grip here at CMGC with the 3.0 and 2.0 being the ones all golfers want. We have over 20 in stock priced at just £25 fitted. We offer on the spot service for the putter grips which will be ready to use within 30 minutes due to a new liquid we have.
Drop your putter in and we will get it fitted!
Benefits of a SuperStroke
Promotes even grip pressure, eliminating added tension in the wrist and forearms. This helps the arms to swing freely, further enhancing a pendulum putting stroke. The Superstroke produces a more stable, consistent, and reliable stroke.
For your information - the 3.0 is the most played SuperStroke grip on tour.
CMGC is looking to recruit for our expanding team
1) Cook Required
16-20 hours per week
Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club is looking to recruit a cook to join our small team providing all types of catering requirements.
Must be flexible as hours are varied depending upon weekly events and be prepared to work at weekends. Responsibilities will include cooking good quality snacks and meals in a fast paced environment.
The role will also include stock control, kitchen hygiene and ensuring all food produced is of a consistent high standard.
Please speak to Graham, Rose or George for more information.
CV's can be emailed to rose@cleoburygolfclub.com Tel: 01299 271 112
2) Bar Staff Required
15- 20 hours per week
CMGC is looking for responsible staff to join our team to be available for part time bar shifts.
You will need to be an outgoing confident self starter with sound people and communication skills, possess a good sense of humor and enjoy working within a bar environment.
Must be trustworthy, reliable and flexible as shifts vary depending on season and bookings.
Must be able to use own initiative and have good social skills. Must be 18 years old or over to apply.
Weekend and Evening Work Involved.
Ongoing in house training will be given.
Please speak to Graham, Rose or George for more information.
CV's can be emailed to rose@cleoburygolfclub.com Tel: 01299 271 112
This week from Cookery Magic.
Another busy week for Steph and the team in the kitchen. On Friday evening we hosted a 60th Birthday Party and on Saturday lunch a Golden Wedding celebration. A couple of pictures from the Friday can be seen below including some of the starters and desserts to whet the appetite.
- Melon, raspberry sorbet (local from Bennett ice creams) with cucumber, strawberry & mint salad.
- Prawn cocktail with smoked salmon
- Homemade chocolate fudge cake with Amaretto sauce.
- Homemade raspberry ripple marshmallow meringues
