Welcome to this week’s newsletter. I am currently away playing in the Titanic Pro-AM.
Look out for the full report in next weeks newsletter. |
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Centenary Week
As you may know, it has been Centenary Week at the club and I must say what a great week it's been. Everyone has thoroughly enjoyed themselves and these photos from the Centenary Ball speak for themselves! |
We also had the Sporting Dinner which was another great night during the week hosted by Steve Ryder. |
A huge thank you to Simon Hawkins for taking these fantastic photographs. |
Lady Captain's Day
On Tuesday last week, Dee had her Lady Captain's Day.
Another great day was had and the winners of the team competition were Jenny, Rosie and Sue.
Here are the rest of the winners. |
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Sarah Smith - Ladies British Open Qualifier
Monday this week, as you may know already, I played in the Ladies British Open Qualifier (on my birthday!) at Sandy Lodge Golf Club. Unfortunately, I didn’t qualify, missing out by 6 shots but I was very pleased with the way I played and have lots of positives to take away.
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The course was in superb condition, with quick greens and tough bunkers. It was great to have Rob caddying for me and nice for him to see me play in person rather than always hearing about the up’s and down’s after!
I had an up and down front half with a bit of bad luck after two bad bounces on a par 5, but with a steady back half I finished 8 over. My highlight of the round was hitting the pin in one with my 4 iron on a 170-yard par 3 (unfortunately/luckily it didn’t go in!) |
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Thank you for all the kind messages I had through social media and at work. It means a lot to me how much support I’ve had from everyone.
I’m now looking forward to my next event which is a one-day series’s on Friday (writing this on Wednesday) at Chestfield Golf Club, Kent.
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Aaron Howard - Pro-Am's On Wednesday I played alongside Jaine Fieldhouse, Angela Reed and Vivienne Dondi. The course had very narrow approaches and the rough cut into a lot of fairways reducing any natural run out advantage we would have had for our team. The course was presented in great condition and now under new management promises further improvements for next year’s event.
With great company and “par/birdie hugs” the team helped me individually to three birdies, a one-over 71 score and a top ten finish. Our team scored four-under overall with a highlight of a birdie and a nett 1 on the same par three hole. |
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I teamed up with Gary Bonner, Peter Warren and Jeremy White for the Verulam Pro-Am. The course played quite short but the greens were very difficult to read and frustratingly none of our team managed to convert many chances.
Even though it is the home of the Ryder Cup the course is still playing on preferred lies and it gave a real positive nod to Saffron Walden’s fairway conditions. We did end the day under par for our team and had an enjoyable event. |
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Kings Lynn was presented immaculately and my team of Olly Tuck, Spencer Burlingham and Paul Swatton had high hopes at the start. I managed to birdie the 9th and was in good position playing the last 9. Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep the momentum going around the tree-lined closing holes but did manage to birdie the last to shoot 5 over and help our team get to 4 under. In great company with such a good team, we simply didn’t perform to our best. The winning score is never low in this event and as it’s such a tough test it is a great warm-up for our own upcoming Club Championship.
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Centenary Junior Coaching Programme
Sundays; 9-10am, 10-11am 0r 11-12noon
8th, 15th, 29th September, 6th, 13th & 20th October
(Please be aware no coaching on Sunday 22nd September) |
Par - 9-10am 3 SPACES LEFT, 10-11am 1 SPACE LEFT:
- Video analysis during coaching sessions and monthly reports back to parents.
- Life skills such a learning golf etiquette.
- Skills, challenges and games during the coaching sessions to improve team bonding.
Birdie - 11-12noon 2 SPACES LEFT:
- Video analysis during all coaching sessions, monthly reports back to parents.
- Par 3 course access at Great Chesterford to practice April – Sept for £5pp.
- Coaching on all parts of the game.
Eagle:
- Junior competitions are held monthly to introduce you to a real golf course, blue tees at the 150 yards markers allows a shortened version of a golf hole. Juniors who are ready to adventure out on the course, can play twice in the junior competition for £1 before being invited to junior membership.
- Half price range balls.
- Coaching on all parts of the game, includes more advance subjects such as playing off slopes and hills.
Junior Academy and Membership:
- Half price range balls, bar and restaurant discount as a junior member.
- A chance to play for the Junior Squad and Development Team and to represent the club in matches.
- Crash courses during the Junior Squad and Development sessions on keeping fit for golf.
- Away trips to other Golf Club and coaching days out.
Other Info:
- The programme will run over the six weeks of term time for the price of £48.00.
- There will be limited spaces in each group, spaces must be booked in advance.
- During summer months, there will be an option of an evening time as well.
- During school holidays, Junior camps will be run for all levels, competition days at the par 3 course and we will encourage you to play in as many Junior Roll Up’s and competitions as possible!
Please contact Sarah Smith for more information or further questions.
Telephone: 07766 727491
Email: sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk |
Short Game & Slope Practice
At Great Chesterford Science Park Par 3 Course - ONLY 8 SPACES LEFT!
Saturday 17th August, 1:30-2:30pm |
The Get Into Golf afternoons at Chesterford's Par 3 Course is back for 2019! This hour will be a coached short game session ran by PGA Professional Sarah Smith, aimed to improve your chipping and also increased your knowledge on how to play shots on slopes. The practice on slopes is a NEW objective for this group!
After the hour is complete, you will be allowed to continue around the par 3 course, playing as many holes as you wish, on your own! 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 15 for an hour (Optional free play after the coaching, equipment & balls provided.)
Book now to secure your place, a maximum of 8 in a group:
Email - sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk OR Telephone - 01799 522786
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Improve Your Short Game
At Saffron Walden Golf Club Chipping Green - ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT!
Monday 29th July, 7:00-8:00pm |
This short game session is run by PGA Professional Sarah Smith. It's aimed to improve your chipping and also increase your chances of holing that birdie putt by getting the ball closer to the hole! You will learn what all your wedges are useful for around the edge of the green & also play some more complicated shots
from in the dips!
After the hour is complete, perhaps go test it by playing on the course with the people from the group!
ONLY £10 for an hour! Book now to secure your place, a maximum of 8 in a group: Email - sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk OR Telephone - 01799 522786 |
Junior Summer Camp 2019 - ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT!
August 14th & 15th (10am - 3pm) A 2 day junior course covering all aspects of the golf swing from start to finish. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced junior player come along and improve your game. There are fun practice drills and games combined with structured teaching to help you progress individually while enjoying a group environment.
Lunch is included to break up the informative yet fun experience. If you want to hit it longer, strike it straighter, pitch and chip it close, and have lots of putting success then book your place. Finally an on-course session (subject to availability) practicing all the new skills you have learnt rounds the camp off with prizes at the finish line. |
£65 per person
Please contact Aaron Howard on 07768 686865 or aahgolf@googlemail.com to reserve your booking. There are only 3 spaces remaining so please book now to avoid missing out. |
Golf clothing has come a long way from the old-style knickerbockers worn in the early 1900s - you can hardly imagine popping to the supermarket in a pair of those today. Fortunately, these days, golf brands make clothing that is high performing on the course but looks good enough to set the trend off it too. |
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Take this polo from Galvin Green, which has really caught our eye this season. The yellow and black design drips a classy yet modern look that is so versatile it is guaranteed to be something of a head turner away from the course as well as on it.
The Monte polo is a worthy addition to any golfing wardrobe, so come on down and take a closer look at Galvin Green's range next time you're at the club.
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