Hello golfers and welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter,

Apologies I haven't been in the shop but me and Gary are currently playing in the Captain/Pro Challenge at Wellingborough Golf Club, all will be revealed in next week.

There are still a few spaces left for the Captain's Away Day at King's Lynn Golf Club so contact the pro shop to reserve your place.

Sarah Smith - Welwyn Garden City Pro Am

Yesterday I played in the Welwyn Garden City Ladies Pro Am. After having a phone call last week for them trying to find players, I didn't have time for a practice round before. It was a good day out although the weather was different to forecasted! The wait on the 15th tee was a chilly one as it began to rain - whilst not knowing the way round, thank you to Phil Jennings for the loan of a course planner!

The course has similar hills to Saffron Walden, quick greens but very tight tree lines down the fairways. I enjoyed the course but it played very long off the yellow tees, I was very happy to score 5 over with 2 doubles on the card in the first few starting holes. I came 4th place out of the ladies who played!

Letchworth Match Report

Geoff Mansfield led the Seniors in the home match against Letchworth Golf Club on Thursday, 31 August. The weather was kind to us and the course was in magnificent condition. Unfortunately the first three matches were lost.

In match four Colin Brown and Malcolm Thorne were faced with a major challenge. On the 12th our opponent Peter Richardson (12) hit a magnificent second shot which bounced once then straight into the hole for a 2! But I would point out that he did lose 4 balls during the round. But we still managed to secure a win on the 18th. This was then followed by a 5 & 4 win from Brandon Chapman and Eric Grant. Another secured by Alf Magona & Derek Green, Vice Captain Bill Sandford secured the nearest the pin on the 18th much to Derek Green's disgust!

The final result for the day was a loss of 3 and a half to 4 and a half. Geoff told the Walden players that there might be sweeping changes in the team for the return away match on Thursday, 28 September!

Bourn Match Report

Thursday, 24 August saw the Seniors play their hotly anticipated return fixture at Bourn.

Things got off to a flying start in the first match as Tony Collett holed out for a nett birdie on the par three first to go one up. Although the lead in the first game changed hands several times, eventually Chris Martin holed out on the 18th to win a hard fought game one up. Saffron Walden were off to a flying start. However, the next six groups trailed in with varying tales of woe, the common theme being defeat, in one case by 8 and 6. It was left to Ian Hassall and the widely respected Emeritus Professor Green to restore honour to Saffron Walden by winning the last match by two and one. So Saffron Walden won this year's rubber by 15 to 13!

Congratulations to Roger McNaught who won nearest the pin on the 4th and to Colin Bailey who received a special "Boss" award for the shot of the day, perhaps the shot of the year. On the par 5 13th, Colin holed his wedge from 110 yards for a par. The ball didn't bounce at all, just pitching straight into the cup. There are various reports as to the exact distance but we have to trust Colin's story that it was 110 yards.

Junior Coaching Programme

Saturdays 10:00,11:00 & 12noon
9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September

Sundays 10:00 & 11:00am
1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th October | 5th, 12th November

Apologies for the wrong dates in last week's newsletter.

6 Week Programme At Saffron Walden Golf Club

The first 5 weeks will involve learning, long game, short game, putting & skills based challenges. The final week includes an exciting competition!

Only £40 For 6 Weeks! £8 per session for roll up on the day.

Book Now To Secure Your Place, Maximum Of 10 In A Group:

Rob McNicholas, Aaron Howard & Sarah Smith, PGA Professional’s Email- rob@swgc.com | sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk | Telephone- 01799 522786

'Final Afternoon at the Par 3 Course Before it shuts for the Winter!' - ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT

Do You Know Someone Who Wants To Try Golf?

Saturday, 16 September 1:30-3:30pm

Great Chesterford Research Park Par 3 Course

During the afternoon you will learn basic techniques for getting you started in learning golf or practice with a coach for those starting out who want to improve their game. The afternoon covers long game, chipping & putting or short game, putting & on course experience.

It’s a fun afternoon, meeting new people, discovering new skills and you will be refreshed on the skills of learning golf.

Only £20 for the afternoon. Equipment & balls provided. Maximum of 10 in a group.

Book now to secure your place by Email- sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk or Telephone- 01799 522786