I have just got in from nine holes and it literally feels like March! Sadly the start of the week is not looking great weather wise however rest assured we are working hard to get the course playable for you all. Fingers crossed next week we get some sun and the grass will be growing like mad once again. Despite the wet weather, the first drop of sand has gone into the bunkers. Obviously, with it being so wet it is difficult to assess depth checks and consistency. However, once it has dried out we will check them and get the next load on order.
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Last week I was promoting our birthday and the Open we are having! Our birthday is Monday, 1 July, however, the Open is on Saturday, 29 June! If you would like to play the following times are still left. £10 entry to members and £15 to visitors.
AM -7:50, 8:00, 8:10, 8:20, 8:40, 9:08, 9:32, 10:04, 10:12
PM - 12:10, 12:20, 12:40, 12:50, 1:10, 1:40
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Members subscriptions
The 2019/2020 subscriptions have been dispatched via Royal Mail. The membership feels like it’s in a super strong place currently (see Captains Weekend report). We have once again got over £900 worth of prizes to give away in our draw. All you have to do is pay by Friday, 19 July And you will go in the draw for the following:
1st - Motocaddy golf trolley
2nd - Premium golf bag
3rd - Lucky 7 golf lesson package with Dave Pain
4th - Two dozen Titleist Pro V1 balls
5th - One dozen Srixon Z-Star balls
Also, remember if you have anyone that is interested in joining CMGC and pays up fully you get the following on your club account:
- 7 day - £100
- 5 day - £70
- Country - £40
- Joint - £160
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Captains' Weekend
"From myself, the section captains and all members of your committee, may I say thank you to all the members who supported us over this weekend. Saturday saw a record turn-out for a Captains' Weekend. All members also gave us great support on the Sunday for the traditional President v Captains match and in the afternoon for the mixed comp. As I said in my speech on Sunday afternoon, your committee had made changes to this year's formats, that has clearly taken the weekend to a whole new level. The support you all showed to these changes is very much appreciated but your committee are not one for "resting on their laurels", as we are sure there are still more changes we can make to increase the appeal of the weekend further.
Congratulations to everyone who won prizes over the weekend and for those of us who missed out, better luck next year”.
Jamie
Club Captain
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The Captains Cup is one of the ‘Cleobury Majors’ for the men and some super scores were recorded in the tough conditions. Defending champion Mark Thompson put up a great fight to finish on 37 points and take third place. Ian ‘Nobby’ Gough shot 38 points to take second place which was a great knock considering the conditions he had to play in (I mean the wet, not his playing partner Paul)! The trophy however went home with Karl Tyers who shot 40 points. Karl is unbeaten in doubles golf this year and is always so solid. He has been close in competitions but it is great to see him get over the line.
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In the ladies, talented Rosanna Halls just pipped Janet Ludford, Janet was on fire after nine holes but just let the lead slip away on Deer Park. Rosanna is playing some stunning golf at the moment and is certainly a name to look out for in the future. |
We had a great turnout for this year's Plunket Salver, the mixed competition that closes Captains'
Weekend. The result could not have been closer with three pairs all recording 24 points.
Finishing in third place on countback we had Janet and Ian Ludford, second place went to Anne and Mel Breakwell, with Anne also getting the nearest the pin.
However, the top spot went to the unstoppable pairing of Lynne and Rob Pinner. Lynne and Rob are having an incredible run at present, winning just about everything there is to win in regards to Mixed comps at Cleobury. |
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Rainbow Cancer Care Foundation Golf Day For those that read the Kidderminster Shuttle, you may have seen the article and picture (that is 10 years old).
The Charity Day now has nearly 200 playing and we are all working so hard to do it for John and Ange to get them to £100K.
Angela Gaskell and her husband John hold the Annual Charity Golf Day at Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club each year to raise money for their foundation, Rainbow Cancer Care, in memory of Angela's mum Doreen Morton, who lost her battle with cancer 11 years ago.
But this year, in a cruel twist of fate, Angela will be unable to attend the fundraiser as she continues her own battle with the disease. The Rainbow Cancer Care Foundation hosts three fundraisers a year and has to date donated more than £80,000 to charities such as Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Muscular Dystrophy UK and the Midland Air Ambulance.
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This year, the foundation will also be supporting the Millbrook Suite at Kidderminster Hospital, where Angela is currently undergoing treatment. Husband John said: "Our aim is to raise £100,000. We are hoping that our friends will continue with the next two whilst Ange is now fighting cancer herself, so sadly will be unable to attend. “We would like to thank everyone on the Millbrook Suite and all departments for their support and care, together with from everyone at the trust. They are all amazing.” The event costs £35 per person. If you would like to get involved please contact us HERE. |
New clubs bring results immediately
PXG troop Jack Severn, picked up his new driver and 3 wood Wednesday, put them straight in the bag Thursday and messages us this in the evening…
"I had my first outing with the PXG driver and 3 wood shooting 69-3 under first round and a level par 72 second round at Bransford, winning the Youth County Championship Under 21’s and finishing second in the main Men’s County Championship losing by one shot. 100% fairway in regulation off the tee".
These clubs really are special, if you’re after PXG come to CMGC and we can arrange a fitting with PXG UK Fitter, Matt. Our fittings are done with real golf balls on a grass area playing a hole. We are delighted to be hosting a PXG Fitting Day on Wednesday, 17 July 2019. Contact us HERE to book in.
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Shirts for Tour
Are you heading off on tour with a team of golfers? Lee Ross and the Rotherham lads were in the lodges last weekend and stocked up with the FootJoy pink shirts.
Here they are proudly flying the CMGC flag abroad. If you're interested, let one of us know and we can kit you out.
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Clubs to sell We are running low on branded clubs to sell here at CMGC. Raid your garages and if you have anything branded e.g. PING, Callaway etc that is collecting dust bring it in and we will sell it for you. We do not take any commission but we give you a voucher to spend in the CMGC Pro Shop with what we sell it for. We can also send clubs over to golfbidder.
Get in touch for more information.
Good day mate
The new Titleist Aussie hats now in stock at CMGC. £25 or two for £45. These will keep the sun off you ideal if your fair skinned or hopefully when we get a summer it will keep the sun out your eyes. Only four out of the six left in stock, so be quick. |
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Claim your cashback
Last week saw us launch our latest promotion where we have teamed up with Motocaddy to bring you an offer too good to miss. Purchase any NEW Motocaddy trolley with Lithium battery between NOW and Wednesday, 31 July 2019 and claim up to £60 Cashback when you trade-in your old electric trolley. You can trade-in any electric trolley - that's any brand, model, age or condition (working or not).
If you choose a new trolley with Standard range battery, you’ll receive £50, but as an added bonus if you upgrade to an Extended range option, you’ll receive £60. Pop in-store or click here for more information on this fantastic offer. |
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If you’re an equipment junkie, there’s nothing quite like standing on the first tee clutching the latest driver – especially, with the marketing promise of faster ball speeds and greater distance firmly in your mind. The question is, should this be your number one priority with the big stick in hand? |
With the US Open taking place at Pebble Beach this week, one thing the world’s best will need in abundance is accuracy off the tee. Penal rough, fairway bunkers aplenty and the Pacific Ocean combine to create one of the hardest tests in golf. |
Introducing Titleist's TS drivers Two drivers that will be in lots of golfers' bags this week are these beauties from Titleist. As well as the impressive ball speeds and distance gains from its Speed Chassis, there is another feature on the TS3 that will certainly help you find more fairways. Its called SureFit CG, which allows us to adjust the driver's swingweight to help counter any regular misses you might have. So, what are you waiting for? Come and have a chat to us in the shop and we can start you on your journey to better golf this summer. |
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