Lady Captain's Day 

If you weren't around on Saturday 1st August you would have missed the spectacular HMS Phillpotts trundling down the fairways of Brampton. 

Cath Emery and other ladies had transformed a buggy into a ship to mark the Navy side of Lady Captain Nell. 

The day was beautiful and lots of ladies turned up all in various guises of navy clothing or pirates. 

It started with a bit of bubbly upstairs and was then followed by a Singles Stableford. 

To ensure it wasn't too easy a day the 10th was the longest drive blindfold. And to be honest I think a lot of ladies might now take a blindfold round with them such was the calibre of the drives. 

Diane Aloia won in the bronze division getting her ball past the first set of bunkers. Lynda Hall won in the silver division getting her ball almost to the second set. Both ladies put theirs on the fairway as well. How good is that! 

The day was finished off with a lovely meal and the prize giving, speeches and some very lovely gifts to from all the ladies to myself. Results were: 

Silver Division

1st Mo Poole 
2nd Sally Palmer 
3rd Trina Miller

Bronze Division

1st Cath Emery 
2nd Elaine Cardwell 
3rd Yvonne Palfrey with Karen Large also coming in on count back.

A big thank you to Al for helping with tee times and arrangements, Nick and his green staff as the course was playing really well. Also thanks to the office and to the kitchen and waiting staff. 

Of course a really big thank you goes to all the ladies for their contributions and for joining in and I hope they all enjoyed the day and finally I can't finish without thanking Jane McGlashan who was my ship's captain (and the one that crashed the boat) for the day. I had a great time and one I will remember for a long time.

Helen Phillpotts 
Ladies Captain

 

Course Maintenance Information 

The programme of works (subject to the summer weather) will be as follows: 

Monday 10th August 

All greens will be double scarified to 7mm -This will remove moss and thatch whilst aerating the putting surfaces. 

Greens will then be double cut and blown -this will remove the debris left after scarification. 

Greens will then be sprayed. 

Richardsons tree surgeon will commence clearing low branches etc from the path by the water recycling plant. 

Effect on play -All main greens closed & 4th hole closed. An alternate route will be sign posted possibly taking in the 17th hole (to enable 18 holes to be played). 

Tuesday 11th August 

All Greens top dressed and brushed. 

Richardsons tree surgeons to continue (and hopefully complete) tree works on path from 4th to 5th. 

All greens to be ironed and watered. 

Effect on Play -All main greens closed & 4th hole closed. An alternate route will be sign posted possibly taking in the 17th hole (to enable 18 holes to be played). 

Wednesday 12th August 

It is hoped that the greens will be open again on Wednesday and that only minor clearing up works will be ongoing by the 4th Path. 

Regards, 

David Humphreys 
Course Director

 

PGA Championship Sweepstake 

The last of this year's major's, the PGA championship of America (US PGA) is fast upon us, we will be running a sweepstake in the pro shop in the week going up to the Championship, don't forget to come in and try and pick the winner, Best of luck!

August Specials

Double Dozen Deals on Golf Balls

Srixon 

Soft feel - Buy 2 dozen for £30 ( SAVE £10)
AD333 - Buy 2 dozen for £30 (SAVE £10)
Z Star - Every 3 sleeves you buy you get one FREE.

Titleist 

Velocity - 2 dozen for £40 (SAVE £8)
DT Solo - 2 dozen for £30 (SAVE £10)

Callaway 

Super Soft - 2 dozen for £38 (SAVE £12)

Hardware 

We have an extensive range of harware products including: woods, hybrids and wedges at very good prices. 

Grip Specials 

Multi Compound - £9.99 (SAVE £2.50) 
Lamkin Crossline - £7.50 (SAVE £2.50) 
Tour Velvets - £6.99 ( SAVE £5.50)
Ladies Crossline - £7.50 (SAVE £2.50)
Black Widow Grips - £4.99 (SAVE £2.50)

       

All with FREE fitting.

Glove Specials

Srixon All Weather - Our Price £7.99, 2 gloves £14.00 (SAVE £6.00)
FootJoy GTXtreme - Our Price £12.00, 2 gloves £22.00 (SAVE £8.00) 
FootJoy Stasof - Our Price £17.50, 2 gloves £32.00 (SAVE £8.00)

 

Mens Midweek Medal - Wednesday 29th July 

In first place with a very impressive gross 73 was Scott Hamilton, he's nett was 67, the same as Richard Pearce, who himself shot an equalily good gross 74! Well done lads! In 3rd also on countback with nett 67 was Barry Bates! Their were also 6 two's on the day, these came to Larry Barnes, Eddie Cloke, David Kelsey, Jon Parfrey, Paul Long and Iain Mcdermott, each have been credited with £13.33 in the pro shop! Congratulations to everyone that took part!

Juniors Stableford - Thursday 30th July 

Division 1 

1st - Patrick Forshaw 39 points (new handicap 17.7) 18 (£3 on account + hat ) 
2nd - Dom Forshaw 32 points (new handicap 21.4) 21 

Sam Hindmarsh sadly had 46 points but got DQ, however his excellent round still got him cut to 18.0, you have then had a 2 shot Exceptional Scoring Reduction, new exact handicap 16.0 ! Well done Sam!

Division 2 

1st - George Garnett 46 points (new handicap 38.5) 39 ( £5 on account + gift ) 
2nd - Robert McMaw 42 points on count back (new handicap 38 ) 38 
3rd - Lewis Drewery 42 points (new handicap 27.5 ) 28 
4th - Lauren McMaw 29 points

Presidents Putter - Sunday 2nd August 

On Sunday we held this year's Presidents Putter, which was in the format of Bogey. In first place with a very impressive score of 8 was Ross Fairley! In 2nd place with a equally impressive score of 6 was Darren Blackwell and in 3rd on countback over Michael Earl and Mike Prince on 5 points was David Lindley! There were also 9 two's on the day, these came to Darren Hibberd, Steve Pinner, Dave Humphreys, Mark King, Stu Miller, Peter Durham, Martin Leach, Michael McFadyzean and James Rowe. All have been credited with £8.78 in their accounts in the pro shop per two! Well done to all the winners!