Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.
I thought coming towards the end of October things slow down, no sign of that here at CMGC it’s full steam ahead. The fact the weather is so good, the course is great and we have buggys on the course has meant it has been no stop. As mentioned we have Night Golf (on Friday) and the Captains Drive In (on Sunday) to keep us on our toes. Once again we have plenty to talk about. However, I’m just going to leave this picture here to tempt you all over for a game. Enjoy this week’s read!
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Two more needed!
The first Winter Series takes place on Tuesday, 30 October at Gaudet Luce Golf Club, we need two more to join us. If you're free this day and fancy a game with us and nine members please contact us HERE. £40 for breakfast, golf, prizes, a meal after and of course a great day out.
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Digging away
When you have the Bob Price and Sons team onsite you may as well make the most of it! Here they are clearing out the pond on the 4th of Badgers Sett. They are currently looking for some clay to try and line it with. Either way it looks so much bigger! Click the picture to check out the video.
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Competition feedback
After last week’s email asking for winter golf feedback we will be running more nine-hole competitions which may lead to more qualifying competitions in the winter months. This worked well Saturday with a few members who were short on time still entering the competition and playing just nine holes whilst other members still played 18 holes but with just nine holes counting in the competition. Hopefully this will encourage more play and more entries in to competitions over the winter. Even in tough conditions everyone can cope for nine holes and its important to get out of the house, keep the swing going and get some fresh air over the winter months.
Josh will also be running a Winter Pairs Knockout, it is £5 per pair to enter with all monies being paid out to the winners and runners up. The draw will be made on Monday, 19 November, matches are to be arranged by the players and will be limited to just 16 pairs. To enter please visit the golf shop. |
Mixed Winter League
After doing such a splendid job over the last few winters Deborah Fearnley will once again be organising the Mixed Winter League which starts on Sunday, 4 November from 10.00am. Deborah organises a different format for each event focusing on a fun and social day out on the course and in the clubhouse.
Upcoming Mixed Winter League Dates: - Sunday, 4 November 2018
- Sunday, 18 Novemner 2018
- Sunday, 2 December 2018 If you would be interested in joining in with the Mixed Winter contact us HERE and we will pass on your details to Deborah. |
Triple Dutch 2018
The Triple Dutch returned for part two of the trilogy and what a day it was. Fantastic weather was once again on show for this event to remember the great Henk. It was fantastic to see the amount of orange on show for our Dutch friends. Players enjoyed breakfast, 18 holes, canapés, prizes, a meal, half way bar and much more. A minimum donation of £5 per player was paid for the junior fund which raised a fantastic £660. The scoring was very close but Scott Severn guided his team to a narrow win on countback with an impressive 29 gross on the back nine in the Texas Scramble format. A video of the presentation can be viewed HERE.
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A big thank you to the Triple Dutch (you know who you are) for hosting the event and to everyone at CMGC for making the day so much fun. Everyone is already looking forward to this day in 2019. |
Junior Club Championships
The CMGC juniors played their Club Championships on Saturday. Jack Severn who is off scratch shot a very impressive four under gross to finish on 40 points and take the Gross trophy.
Jack however couldn’t do the double as Liam Boawater came in with 43 points to take the Nett prize.
Liam has been having lessons with Amy and she had this to say. "I am very proud of Liam at the start of the year he was off a handicap off 50 but has now been cut to 28, that is a massive 22 shot reduction in 10 months. Liam has lessons every week and his swing is really starting to come together. He is certainly a talent to look out for".
Do you have a junior golfer in your family and want them to start playing golf like Liam has? Email Amy on amymillwardgolf@gmail.com.
Both Liam and Jack will be on site to collect their trophies on Sunday.
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Winter essentials
The golf boot is back in stock at CMGC, we have both options from Stuburt and FootJoy. The Stuburt boots have been re-designed for 2018/19 to perform in the most challenging conditions. They offer great ankle support, comfort and most importantly come with a waterproof guarantee. (Whole sizes only from size UK 7-12)
FootJoy are also back with an upgrade for the season in both the men’s and ladies’ range. FootJoy offer a full leather option with a waterproof guarantee for £89.99. (Full sizes only 7-10 in men’s and 4-7 in ladies).
Pop into the Pro Shop to check out the options available.
Winter golf gloves - If you’re struggling to keep hold of your club have a look at a pair of rain gloves, they are a slightly different material to a normal glove. When the glove gets wet it actually gives more grip, these are priced at £20 for a pair plus the first 12 people that buy a pair will get a FREE FootJoy micro fibre towel. |
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Drainage baskets going in bunkers
The number one priority for Ant and Shaun this winter is bunkers, the ones we have taken out are now starting to show excellent grass coverage.
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You may have noticed that many have been re-edged and the overall shape massively improving, now the priority is to improve the drainage not only to get rid of the water quickly but also stop is soaking the sand.
The process:
- Where the water is holding dig out the area to where the drain is
- Wrap the box in terram and connect to the drain
- Bury the box
When it rains the water will basically filter into this box as opposed to sitting on the surface, then overtime it will filter away into the drain it's connected to, it almost acts as a water storage unit!
Shaun had massive success with this at his previous club, fingers crossed it will be the same here.
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The first two bunkers to test the new drains are the 8th of Deer Park and 4th of Badgers. After this we are going to test making the edge of the bunker more compact to allow the bunker to roll back into the middle of it. Once they have gone through the testing of the winter, additional sand will be added. |
| A little help from my friends... |
Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away. |
Close House Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies. Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person |
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Penina Hotel and Golf Resort The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise. Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person |
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We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?
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