Hello one and all,

Another week flies by and here I am writing another newsletter with loads to report (as always). This week we have had some fantastic reviews on the course and, as the picture shows, you can see why; lots of definition and quick too.

Fancy a game, you can book your tee times online here.

Want to see how quick the greens are? Check out this video here.

Course work

It has been two weeks since I reported some course work so thought it was about time some changes were made!

Bob Price & Sons have once again been onsite with their diggers and dumpers. First up was the first on Deer Park. At the bottom of the fairway the pond had become very over grown and a large silt build up meant it was shallow. Now it has been transformed and made around five metres deeper to hold the water. The hope is that it will really add feature to the hole and of course come into play more.

They have also been to work on the third on Deer Park again clearing the ponds and adding some features and bringing them back into play. Click here to check out this video all about it. 

Club Championships 2017

What a weekend it was for our annual Club Championships; glorious sunshine on Saturday followed by blustery conditions on Sunday. It was a great true test of golf for all playing. There were plenty of first tee nerves with the average score on the first hole being a six and the highest score an 11!

Jack Severn took a commanding lead into the second day with a sublime one over par 70. Jez Duffiled despite dropping 7 shots in the last four holes finished with a nett 65 and a 3 shot lead going into day two. Jack and Jez were the only two players to break par on the Saturday.

The nett was thrown wide open when Jez couldn’t quite keep it together for day two and the chasing pack started to fade away. Lee Glasby, Andy Johnson, Dave Shorter and Ian Downes all drifted. James Whitehouse and Rob Winnall were tied in the lead after good rounds on the second day. However James was in the outright lead with a better count back. That was until one of the late tee times came in. John Gallagher kept his cool to shoot a nett 71 that with his 69 on day 1 got him level for the tournament and secured a win by one stroke.

The gross although won convincingly by Jack Severn overall was at one point very tight with Tom and Josh hot on his heels. Jack chipped in from the back of the green on the first to save a 6 and with two solid pars the lead was down to 5 after one hole. It got very tight after 13 with Tom just one shot behind Jack. However Jack finished the round off in style finishing one under gross on the last 4 to take the victory.

It was a great weekend, thanks to all for entering. Please note in 2018 the championships will be a week later as we are joining the Bewdley Cup.

Overall results

Nearest the Pin:
8th Deer – Dave Bessant, 6th Badgers – Bob Barlow, 5th Deer – Josh Rowbotham and 8th Foxes – Mark Southall (Hole In One)

Saturday 1st Nett – Jez Duffield – 65 nett and Sunday 1st Nett – Adam Cook – 67 nett

Gross over 36 holes:
1st – Jack Severn 147, 2nd –Tom Pain 154, 3rd – Josh Rowbotham 158 and 4th – Grant Carbines 160 

Nett over 36 holes:
1st – John Gal 140, 2nd – James Whitehouse 141 c/b, 3rd – Rob Winnall 141 and 4th – John Gaskell 143

Introducing the Winter Series

It is a scary thought but as Jon Snow and the Starks have been saying all series ‘Winter is Coming’. Therefore we would like to introduce the CMGC winter series.

Wednesday 25th October – Burghill Valley
Monday 13th November – Wharton Park
Monday 20th November – Bromsgrove
More to be announced after the festive period

3 of us, either Dave, Amy, Tom or Josh will be hosting the days. Each of us will be taking a team meaning there will be a total of 12 playing. If you would like to get your names down (do quick as it will sell) click here to email us or call the shop to get your names down.

The day will include breakfast, golf, meal after and prizes. The cost is £40pp with a £10 deposit needed to secure your spot.

The format wont be anything to serious and geared around fun and having a laugh.

Upcoming competitions

John Lacey Memorial Texas Scramble - Saturday 16th September

For those who did not know, John he was a founder member and did a lot of work getting the club up and running in the early days. Sadly John passed away and this open competition was started in his name.

It is just £60 a team and if you would like to enter a team please email us here or call 01299 271112.

Tee times available are; 9.08, 9.16, 9.32, 9.48, 10.44 and 10.52am and 1.26, 1.34 and 1.45pm.

Captains Classic

Captain Bob Lucas and CMGC’s Tom Pain will be competing against the rest of the field on Saturday in this Year’s Captains Classic. It is yet another trophy competition with a lovely trophy up for grabs but also gives you bragging rights over Bob if you beat him and plus you get a bottle of wine from him for beating them.

Last year Tom won this trophy with partner Stu Humphries so he will be determined to keep hold of it for another year.

The format for the Competition is Pairs Betterball Stableford, 9/10 handicap and there are still some spaces left!

Tee times available are;  8:10, 8:40, 8:50, 9:00, 9:50 and 10:10am

AW Under Armour range has arrived

As the weather slowly changes (sadly), it’s time to change outfits with the weather and get prepared with a new wardrobe of clothes....and what’s better than the new UA range!

Currently in Store we have the Coldgear Reactor Hybrid Vest & Hybrid ½ Zip Jacket. As advertised by UA themselves these Jackets are your own personal thermostat. The Coldgear Reactor is an intelligent insulation that adapts to the level of activity you are conducting to give you the right breathability and warmth. This is created due to the low profile insulation that is embedded between 2 layers of performance fabric to give you the ultimate mix.

Not only is the Reactor Vest and Jacket in stock we also have the parts of the Sweater Fleece collection in too with the ¼ Zip Jacket. These jackets have the UA Storm Technology that repels water away without sacrificing breathability. The ColdGear fabrics used for these jackets trap heat and will wick away sweat to make sure you as the golfer stay warm, dry and light.

The final piece of UA is the Windstrike ½ zip Jacket. This also has the UA Storm technology, as well as having a windproof construction which shields you from the elements.

These are all must haves for the winter so be quick, come in and get sized up. 

Reactor Vest - £60
Reactor Jacket - £65
Sweater Fleece Collection - £49.99
UA Windstrike ½ Zip - £60

In the golfing world this week…

Did you see Tiger’s teaser on social media last week? Woods posted a video of him practicing his pitching on Thursday (watch video) with the comment, ‘Dr. gave me the ok to start pitching’. You’ll be aware that the 14-time major winner is recovering from his fourth back surgery but the question still remains: will he ever return to his best?

Taking place this week is the 2017 World Long Drive Championship in America. Britain’s best hope is Joe Miller - last year’s champion - but it’ll take something hugely impressive to beat World Number One Maurice Allen, whose longest drive this season is a mere 484 yards...