Friday again? The weeks are flying past! Rob has recovered from having his wisdom teeth out just in time for Tony’s Captains Away Day today, hope the rain holds off for you guys. Whilst myself & Aaron are having a busy Friday in the Pro Shop with the Joshua Tarrant Charity Day.
I think it looks like most of our members have taken over Woburn Golf Club anyway with the Captain! |
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Congratulations...
As many of you know, Katie Stevens has been working for us over the summer whilst preparing to go to university this September.
A big thank you has to be said for volunteering to help out with all the Sunday Junior Classes this year, organising GolfSixes matches and your hard work in the shop. The juniors looked up to you as a role model & you will definitely be missed by them all!
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This week she got her A-Level exam results, finding out all the hard work has paid off! A huge congratulations for getting an A A B, in politics, sociology & English Language. We are wishing you all the best of luck in your space at Canterbury Uni studying sociology and social policy. |
Jock Stewart Final
Saffron Walden’s Jock Stewart squad travelled to Newmarket Links on Saturday to play the competition final against St Neots over 36 holes. In extremely windy conditions the team started strongly with lead pair Chris and Tim Davey playing some excellent golf to finish the morning session 7up. Simon Hawkins and Chris Reynolds had a much tighter encounter and after being 3up early on lost the 18th hole to go one down at the halfway stage. Ben Gill and Nick Selves were always ahead in their match to take lunch 5up.
With a number of trees succumbing to the wind the afternoon session was at one stage in doubt but the teams agreed to continue with the final round. The afternoon session was a tense affair but Tim and Chris continued to control their match and after losing a couple of holes midway through the round fought back to win 8&6. Simon and Chris fought hard to get back to level in their match before some strong play from the St Neots pairing turned the game in their favour winning the match 5&3.
Ben and Nick maintained their halfway lead early on in the second round, but holes then exchanged hands on a regular basis before St Neots won 4 consecutive holes from the 10th to the 13th to tie the game. The Walden pair then won the 15th and 16th to go two up with two to play. Unfortunately after losing the 17th, an outrageous 7 wood out of the fairway bunker by St Neots ensured they won the hole and tied the game and match. |
With that, it was off to the first tee for a sudden-death playoff where St Neots played steady golf to win the hole and take the trophy.
Thanks to all of the members who travelled to Newmarket to provide their support. The team were bitterly disappointed not to bring home the trophy in our centenary year but they should be proud of their performance in the final and in the other matches throughout the season. |
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Junior Team Vs Thorpewood
On Monday 12th August the junior team went to play Thorpewood in their next division 1 match. There were some great matches and the team fought hard to have some very close finishes but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough and we ended up narrowly losing.
The team thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon, making use of their fantastic double-storey driving range and then the Domino’s Pizza match tea finished it off nicely.
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Junior Competitions Over The Summer
Kieth Mogford Cup Winner:
Olly Hucknall with 40 points
Junior Club Championship:
Gross: Josh Izod 78 + 76 = 154
Nett: Will McKernan 72 + 69 = 141
Betty Pedley Cup:
Charlie Vaughan with a nett 74, on countback from Olly Latham
Sellers Putter:
Well done to Josh Izod for winning Sellers Putter this week with a score of 36 points in the wind yesterday!
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El Rompido Golf Resort Do you want to get away to play & improve your golf somewhere warmer this Winter? Fed up of winter greens or temporary tees? Top AA Class PGA Professional Sarah Smith (Saffron Walden Golf Club) returns with Tuition Breaks over Winter 2020! All Tuition Breaks are open to both men & women, members & non-members, with any handicap! El Rompido Golf Resort, February 2020
Tuesday 18th - Tuesday 25th February
7 Night Stay at 5* El Rompido Resort, Spain |
Your Trip Includes:
- Shared Twin Rooms (Single Supplement Available)
- 5 Rounds Of Golf On Two Highly Ranked Courses
- Question & Answer Session Whilst Watching A Highly Ranked PGA Pro Play
- Daily Coaching On Different Aspects Of Your Game
- Discounted Buggy Hire
- Full Use Of Spa & Pool Facilities
- Hotel Entertainment - El Rompido Town, 15 Minute Walk
-Airport / Hotel Transfer Included In The Price
- Daily Prizes To Be Won At The Final Night Gala Evening
- Smith Tuition Break Footjoy Shirt Included £849.00pp
(Not Including Flights) |
| Friday's free swing advice |
Hole More Putts
Last week you checked your posture for a full swing, now you're hitting more greens - let’s hole more putts!
By nature, posture during a putting stroke setup can either feel very odd or you set up where your comfortable. There are two variations as a coach I usually see with links to swing faults and missing putts...
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 | 1- Too straight upright, no bend in the legs, arms too straight and their eyes outside the ball to target line. |
 | 2- Slouchiness in the posture, knees too bent, weight too much on the heels of your feet and eyes inside the ball to target line. |
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Neither of these postures will lead to a good putting stroke. The arms will work separately to the hands, therefore, leading to putts which go speeding past or coming up short. Is this you? |
Your putting stroke should be controlled by your shoulders acting like a pendulum, the length of the swing is the only thing that changes for distance, your tempo should stay very similar for each putt no matter what the distance. To create a good pendulum, it’s important to set up correctly...
- Arms relaxed down
- Ball slightly forward of centre in the stance
- Your eyes directly over the ball
- Your hands and arms should work as one to create that pendulum stroke
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Next week, I’ll be looking into if you’re using the correct putter for your stroke! |
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:
- 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:
- 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 |
Improve Your Short Game
This class is now full but if you are interested in future classes please contact Sarah.
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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! Email - sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk OR Telephone - 01799 522786 |
#468FCD ; text-align: left;">No distractionsIt's not always easy to get in the zone or feel completely comfortable over the ball so, when you do, the last thing you need is to look down and be distracted by your shoes. Style always comes down to individual taste, but here are two shoes at either end of the spectrum that catch our eye for different reasons. |
 | | Mizuno Nexlite 006 Boa | Classic style meets sporty function in these brilliant shoes. The no-nonsense design at address oozes confidence whilst the lightweight construction is a joy to wear throughout the day. |
 | | Mizuno Wave Cadence GTX | The modern trainer-like style of Mizuno’s Wave Cadence blends the brand's running heritage for ultimate long-distance comfort and a look ideal for those who favour the bolder side of things. |
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We have an extensive range of golf shoes available in-store with styles, colours and designs to match everyone's taste. So, be sure to pop in and try on a pair or two for size the next time you're in the market for new shoes.
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