Good day golfers and friends of CMGC! What a difference a week makes, from heavy rain to sunshine as I write this. Our taster membership has continued to flurry and a big welcome to: Sean, Luke, Anthony, Richard, Roger and Martin. If you see any of the new members out and about please give them a big CMGC welcome.

To start of this week we have some bad news….. CMGC is not having a Par 6 and we have not been testing a new putting aid by Jest Golf. The putting aid was literally a piece of astro turf stuck to Sam's shoes. You all were well and truly fooled, this has to go down as one of the best CMGC April fools ever. Some of you might not know that Tom is a digital media expert and very good on photo shop, the Bradbury Oak was edited out and the photos were staged!

With the Masters starting this week many of the brands have released what their players will be wearing. We can get outfits from Puma, Nike and adidas. As you can see below Sergio modelling his adidas wear for this week. The colour combinations are great for the Augusta sun.

Not to be outdone above is Dave's Masters scripting for the four days. Here you see his comfortable trousers and socks, a large warm hoody (in green to get into the master spirit), take away menu's (man's got to eat), American beer (so you feel like your there), an ipad to check his bets and of course a TV remote with sound bar control.

Master Predictions

We always like to look after you here at CMGC! Here are our Masters predictions to win you some extra cash!

Dave's Predictions

Winner-  Rory Mcilroy - 5/1 - I just cannot see anyone beating Rory, he looks like an Olympic athlete with his preparation. Everything is in place for his gold medal.. the green jacket.

Each way - Ian Poulter - 50/1 - he may have left his clubs at home but Poulter loves Augusta a great chance to a top six.

Matt's Predictions 

Winner - Tiger Woods 40/1 he Is Tiger Woods at the end of the day and you cannot bet against him.

Each Way - Jonas Blixt 150/1 finished 2nd last year is a great shout for an each way bet. A consistent performer on the US PGA Tour.

Tom's Predictions

Winner - Jimmy Walker- 23/ 1. A tied 8th finish last year could have been slightly better but for a poor third round. Already won twice this season he certainly knows what it takes to win a tournament.

Each Way - Brooks Koepka- 76/ 1. There is always a young American who seems to not get phased by the pressure of a Major Championship. A confident player and a friend of Mcilroy he could be worth an each way bet.

Sam's Predictions

Winner - Jordan Spieth- 10/1 - the form player on the tour, he can handle pressure and makes a lot of birdies, I cannot see him loosing!

Each way Paul Casey- 66/1 - Back finding form after a injury hit few years. Money to be made each way!

Amy's Predictions 

Winner - Bubba Watson 10/1- Augusta suits his game and he generally always plays the course well, as well as being last years champion and earning his second green jacket in 3 years, he is my favourite to win.

Each way Rickie Fowler - 25/1 - After a great season for 2014, Fowler has the capability to shot some great rounds, with no pressure on him to win, he is a likely underdog candidate.

The Cleobury Beer Festival is back for the sixth year in a row

Dates

Friday 24th April - 5pm till late

Saturday 25th April - 12 noon till 10pm !

Showcasing some of the very best local Ale's and Ciders from the local area the Cleobury Beer Festival is once again set to be a bumper weekend. As well as a fine selection of drinks on show, there will of course be the very much-anticipated Open Mic Entertainment once again headed by Aaron Booton. Aaron will performing a mixture of current chart hits as well as some old classics, Aaron will also be supported by friends and other local acts.

Although a Beer Festival the festival, the event very much has a family feel to it with plenty of soft drinks available for under 18's and the music is something the whole family can enjoy.

Local food including Burgers and Hot Dogs will also be available throughout the day.

Tickets are £5 in advance, which includes a pint glass and a pint (FREE admission for under 18's).

Tickets are available from the golf club or from www.cleoburybeerfestival.bigcartel.com

This event was started by Dave, Tom, Aaron under the guidance of Graham and has become a firm fixture in the local calendar. We are very proud of it and appreciate the support of everyone who attends.

Men's Double Roll Up Results

The first summer competition of the season was played in far from summer conditions! Heavy rain in the week leading up to the weekend meant the ground was heavy and the ball not travelling as far as normal.

Stuart Humphries and Andy Young continued their great form and both carded 38 points. However that was only good enough for third and fourth place.

Jem Jones made a mockery of the tough conditions on the Saturday on his way to a huge 44 points. Jem commented that his wedge play with his Titleist Vokey's was the key to his great score. If he missed greens he was getting up and down. Jem now see's his handicap tumble and hoping for a busy season to see it reduced even more.

With a 44 points at the top of the leaderboard everyone thought they were playing for second place. However the last group out had other ideas, Mark Thompson recorded a huge 26 points front nine and 19 points back nine to finish on 45 and take the competition.

   

Final Standings

1st - Mark Thompson - 45 points 
2nd - Jem Jones - 44 points 
3rd - Stuart Humphries - 38 points (count back) 

As this is a roll up all prizes can be collected from the golf centre.



Golf Centre Specials 

Following on from the hugely successful pre season campaigns of club MOT's, bag trade in and 4 for 3 on the new Titleist Pro V1. We have once again teamed up with FootJoy and Motocaddy to get the final bits ready for the season. 

Trolley/ trolley battery - Time to go Lithium. 

Trade in your old electric trolley battery and get £25 OFF either a new lithium battery, or a new trolley with lithium battery. 

- 5 times longer lifetime 
-  Lower cost per rounf 
- Light weight 
- Quicker to charge
- More Compact 
- 5 year warranty

Any 18 hole lithium battery is £200 - take the £25 OFF that's just £175. When you factor in a standard lead acid is £69.99 with a one year warrenty it makes financial sense to go lithium because of the 5 year warranty. Spend more now for the longer term gains.

Money off for your old shoes

The very very popular shoe trade in is now back simply bring a pair of your old shoes to us and we will give you money off a new pair. 

The adidas TR - £79.99 - £10 off making them £69.99 for a shoe offering a 2 year guarantee! Outstanding value and comfort. 

The FootJoy Contour series - now 12% lighter and still the comfiest golf shoe in the Footjoy range £95 - £10 OFF making them just £85. 

The FootJoy DryJoys - £105 - £20 OFF making them just £85. The premium shoe in the FootJoy range, full leather that literally has to be pierced with a knife to crack!

You won't find the 2015 models and styles at these prices anywhere else. Please speak to golf centre staff. If we don't have the size or style you require we can order it in for delivery within 72 hours.

Shop Arrivals

Our shop is now 90% full with just the summer spikeless shoes to arrive. We have FootJoy, Greg Norman, Glenmuir, Puma, Ashworth and of course a huge range of Stuburt if your after something we may not stock please speak to us we price match and 90% of the time can get it! 

Masters Sweep 

Below is a sold out Master sweep, best of luck to everyone that entered - prizes for the top 4 and remember if it's a tie the player with the lowest final day gross takes the spot!