Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club

Hello Golfers,

Well after over two months of none it finally came... a day of rain! Sunday morning was like a winter’s day however we are grateful it has come, as it will start to get everything growing and green once again. Expect to hear the mowers in full force once again

This Saturday is very quiet so here is an offer to get you down to CMGC. 18 Holes, the famous CMGC breakfast and coffee plus a FREE Srixon Z-Star glove all for just £30pp.

Available direct only so give us a call on 01299 271112.

Shop news

USPGA Sweep

Can you believe the last Major of the year is nearly here! It all starts on 9th August.

As always, we have a sweep going for it.

The cost of a go is £3 or you can have two goes for £5.

Prizes will be paid out for the top 4 (if it’s a tie the lowest gross on the final day will determine the winner) and also a booby prize for whoever is dead last before the cut mark.

Logo Jumpers In Stock

A lot of people have been asking for a light summer jumper with the CMGC logo on… well we have some in. The jumper is made up of 55% acrylic and 45& cotton making nice and comfy to wear on and off the course.

£35 each or get a mate to buy one with you and we will do 2 for £60.

Stock levels:

Medium x1, Large x2, XL x2 and XXL x2.

Club news

The Bionic Man Strikes!

The Saturday Stableford was met with some tough conditions for the players with strong winds swirling. This was reflected by the scoring with Gordon Moriaty winning division one with 36 points on count back after a fantastic 20 points on the back nine.

In division 2 it was nice to see Paul Harrison under his handicap with 37 points. Paul came to me Friday for a lesson on irons and hybrids looking to improve his ball striking. It is certainly working with his first under par round in 8 competitions.

The day however belong to Jez Duffield who shot an incredible 44 points! For those who don’t know Jez has been struggling with his golf because of his hip. The consultants said he was too young to have it done, so has been struggling along the last 4 years. Thankfully over the winter he had it done and is now getting his golf back to where it once was!

I asked Jez for a few words as we have worked on his bunker play and wedges and he emailed me this!

Dave

“Hi Jez - Just logged on to the computer and seen that score in that wind! Hope the chipping went well!! Can you send me a quote or picture for the newsletter?”

Jez

“Hi Dave - It’s nice to play pain free. I struck the ball solidly the whole round, especially my driver, my chipping has improved since my lesson. I did get up and down out of the bunker (5 on foxes) using just my putter but used my sand wedge out of bunker 6 foxes and hit it to 2 foot from the pin. Unfortunately, no photos as only polaroid cameras were around the last time I won.”

Well done Jez!

CMGC On Tour

Fresh from the England Boys Championship in York, Jack Severn won the Worcestershire County Boys Championship at Hollywood Golf Club on 30th July, Jack shot 3 over in the 36-hole event & won by 5 shots, having been joint leader after 18.

The trophy has to be displayed at the winner’s home club, so will be on view soon.

In the championship’s 60-year history Jack is the second winner from Cleobury.

Jack now represents Worcestershire County in The England Boys Champion of Champions event at Woodhall spa & Midlands Boys Champion of Champions at Newark both in September.

Summer Series

The latest summer series took CMGC to Ross on Wye Golf Club this week. Myself (Dave), Josh and Amy were the team captains with Tom stuck at home working! For those who haven’t played Ross before… you need to be straight off the tee! Both Josh and Amy’s team finished on 76 points, but Amy’s team had a better back nine to secure second spot.

After a recent dry spell, order has resumed with my team back top of the pile. However, it must be said Mark Greenfield, Geoff King and Rhys Short played fantastic and we finished on 86 points in the best two from four format.

A big thank you to Ross On Wye for a great day. If you’re interested in playing any of these, we will be setting some winter dates starting in October at Gaudet Luce. They are a great day out and a lot of fun.

President’s Day 2018.

President’s Day is fast approaching on Saturday 11th August. This unique competition gives players the opportunity to compete for trophies over 27, 18 and 9 holes.

Club President Tom Straughton will be on site giving plenty of encouragement to all participants.

This competition has a sign up sheet in the Pro Shop (not bookable on BRS), so please get your names down early as this competition will soon fill up. The competition is available to Men, Ladies, Seniors and Juniors, so let’s show our support for The President and get a bumper field.

Pictured here are the trophies up for grabs.

Have a great golfing week everyone, read on for some more fascinating insights into the world of golf and if you’re looking for a game or lessons please get in touch.

The CMGC Team.

What does it mean?

Golf jargon can be confusing. Take drivers for example; why is there a 460cc limit set by golf's governing bodies and what does this actually mean?

Why is driver head size limited?
Driver heads are measured in volume and are limited to 460 cubic centimetres (cc). This limit is enforced to stop technology diminishing the skill level needed to play well off the tee.

What are the benefits of larger heads?
Playing a 460cc driver, like the Titleist 917 D2, gives you the biggest head possible, which means you can miss the middle of the face now and then and still hit a good shot because they tend to be extremely forgiving.

What about smaller heads?
Smaller heads, like the 440cc Titleist 917 D3, create less drag as they move through the air, so should give you faster swing speeds, which translate to faster ball speeds and more distance, but are a little less forgiving than a larger 460cc headed driver.

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Which option would you choose?

It’s been a fantastic summer of sport so far and golf has certainly played its part, with the US Open and Open Championship both making for fascinating viewing. If you’ve liked some of the stylish clothing worn by the world’s best, be sure to pop in-store for a browse so we can help you re-create the look yourself.

Get the look
The Under Armour Playoff Super Stripe polo worn by Jordan Spieth is just one option for you to choose from. It has a four-way stretch, moisture-wicking and UPF 30+ protected fabric, plus you don’t need to worry about someone else in the club wearing the same shirt as it comes in several different colours, as you can see below.

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Spotlight: Odyssey Red Ball putter

If you’re struggling on the greens with your set-up and alignment, Odyssey has just brought out the perfect putter for you.

The innovative Red Ball in the scope of the putter allows you to easily replicate the correct set-up on every putt - perfect if you're finding it difficult to start your putts on the right line! Is this the answer you've been looking for?

learn more >

Video of the Week

Garmin has combined the precision of a laser rangefinder and the simplicity of a GPS device within their latest product, the Approach Z80 laser. If you're in the market for a new device, this review video is a must-see.

Have a great golfing week and we hope to see you at CMGC very soon.

Dave, Tom, Amy, Josh and Team CMGC

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Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club
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