Hello and welcome to this week’s newsletter.

It’s been a busy week for us all in the shop playing this week. Sarah and Aaron started the Thetford Alliance season on Thursday, and I actually played three times this week, which must be a record this decade.

I started out by testing out the back end of the hurricane on Monday afternoon, which bizarrely I probably played my best golf of the week. I followed this up on Tuesday by partnering Melissa in the annual Lady Captain/Pro challenge. We played pretty well and steady together and came in with 38 points after a great putt by Melissa on the last. We were beaten by two pairs who both scored 39 points apiece, that of Yvonne Jardine and Val Oliver as well as Jan Rackham and Betty Williams. Well done to those two pairs, enjoy your winnings.

First Slade Autumn Meeting

Wednesday saw the first meeting of the autumn for the Slade. We were greeted by a couple of hours’ worth of heavy rain which produced some interesting scores. I partnered Derek Clarke and we got off to a flyer as he picked up 3 points on the first and I did the same on the second. The less said about the rest of the round the better as we staggered in wet and with 35 points.

We knew we would be safe from the PPPP pot as the conditions were so bad and we hoped that our partners would be treating us to drinks as Keith Wardley and Mike Price came in with 40 points. It’s always a pleasure to be beaten by those two as they remind you all evening and let everyone else know too.

They though did not prove to be the winners as Andy Fisher for the 5th time out of the last eight romped home with Graham Smith with 44 points. It must cost Andy a small fortune to be a member of the Slade with all the drinks he has to buy.

At the other end of proceedings with an interesting score of 28 points, can't have been pretty to watch, was Eric and Ronaldo. Hopefully the weather and scoring will improve for next month’s meeting.

Our Bald Assasin and Senior One dazzle in Cambridgeshire Order of Merit Finals

Last Sunday four of our scratch team qualified for the Cambridgeshire order of merit finals held at Bourn golf club. They were Mark Reeve, Olly Tuck, Callum Brookes and Graham Goodman.

Radwinter School visits Saffron

On Wednesday this week you may have spotted year 5 & 6 from Radwinter School visit us at the Golf Club. As part of their 4 week programme. I have delivered 3 weeks of Tri-Golf at the school during PE lessons, this final week they came to us to put their skills learnt through Tri-Golf into practice with real golf at the range. All the children had a great time and even those who have never hit a golf ball before, enjoyed it and took part.

Mrs Powell, class teacher said, “Thank you so much for the 4 sessions. The children LOVED it and we loved seeing how much they have improved over the weeks too!”

As well as Radwinter, I'm also working with year 6 from Thaxted Primary School who will be visiting to finish their 4 week programme at the Golf Club after half term week. The Tri-Golf programme starts at St Thomas Moore Primary School after half term too.

It's great to get the schools in and around Saffron Walden involved in golf as they may not get a chance to play throughout PE lessons or in their spare time. Our aim is to involve the children who have taken part in the classes at schools to our weekend sessions, hoping they will 'catch the bug' to continue on and enjoy the new sport! So far we have been working with 6 Primary Schools this year in the area and have had 12 new children to our weekend classes in the last 6 months.

Are you looking to improve your golf skills throughout the winter?

Sunday, 12 November 12:30-1:30pm

‘Refreshers Afternoon Practice Session’ @ Saffron Walden Golf Club

The hour will be supervised practice session ran by PGA Professional Sarah Smith, for those who want to improve their game over the winter. During the afternoon your will be at the range having a swing analysis with video technology, using all your clubs!

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

Only £10 For An Hour!

To Secure Your Place, Maximum Of 8 In A Group:

Sarah Smith, PGA Professional’s Email- sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk | Telephone- 01799 522786

Junior Coaching Programme

Sundays 10:00 & 11:00am
29th October | 5th, 12th November

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