Stragglers News
On Sunday, the Stragglers hosted a team from Sherborne on a lovely day that witnessed some good golf. Half of the Sherborne team refused the coffee at breakfast, choosing instead Thatchers Gold, but it didn't seem to affect them too much. The first pairing of Colin Mantle and Bill Levell had to cope with a big hitting four handicapper and despite a valiant effort lost 4&3. John Hockey and Craig McConnell had a great match, full of banter, but despite the opposition trying to put them off, they had a good win 3&2. John Baker and Richard Mansfield had a very tight match with never more than one in it all the way, until the opposition Club Captain chipped in from off the green for a birdie three on the 15th, and the visitors eventually won 2&1. Terry Searle and Steve Porter had a hard game, not helped when Terry's trolley fell apart on the third and he had to nurse it and drag it till the 12th before he could replace it. It must have badly affected his concentration as they finally lost 5&4. The final pairing of Bill McCollum and Bernhard Young fought well at the end and they triumphed 3&2. So overall at the halfway stage it was a 3 - 2 home defeat which I'm sure can be overturned on the away leg in July. In my opinion, of the games played so far, the team from Sherborne were the most friendly, everyone had a good time and we look forward to the return match.
Terry Pearce (Captain).
Avalon News
In difficult windy but dry conditions, it was credit to the Wells team taking four games down 18th to decide the matches. Unfortunately the team lost 3.5 - 1.5. First out was the reliable pairing of Mike Metcalfe and Malcolm Terry getting the only win 3&2. James Rutt and Jason Huck found it hard going fighting the wind losing 4&2, Pascal Norman and debutant Jamie Marklew took their game down 18 one down, but unfortunately lost two down. Andy William and Glen Crocker played in a tight match which ended all square. Last out Ian Burr and Pete Walker managed to take their game down 18 all square after Ian had a birdie on 17, but both struggled on 18 losing one down.
Jason Huck (Captain).
Tweedale Medal
Despite a slightly dark and drizzly start to the Tweedale Medal, there was still some excellent scores returned, results were as follows:
Division One - First place - Neil Hawkins - Nett 64 (£14.40), second place - Bill McCollum - Nett 68 (£7.20) and in third place - Rob Payne - Nett 70 (£3.60).
Divison Two - First place - Bill Curruthers - Nett 68 (£40.80), second place - George Davis - Nett 69 (£20.40) and in third place - Peter Ramsey - Nett 70 (£10.20).
Division Three - First place - Geoff Ead - Nett 64 (£27.60), second place - Ian Mills - Nett 69 (£13.80) and in third place - Rory Meek - Nett 72 (£6.90).
Twos - Jim O'Farrell and Steve Whatley (£69 each).
PING Fitting Week
From Friday, 2 June we will have the complete range of PING Fitting Equipment for one week. During this period you can book an appointment in the shop to try and test the latest equipment from PING. We will have every single clubhead they make in every loft with all available shaft options, in right and left handed and also ladies, in addition we will have every wedge loft and bounce and also their complete range of putters. So whatever you're looking to upgrade in your current set, we've got you covered. For more information or to book a fitting please contact us here.
What's In the Bag With Head Professional Jack Heginbotham?
In this week's newsletter we take a look at what PGA Head Professional Jack Heginbotham is currently using in his golf bag:
- Driver - Callaway Great Big Bertha Epic Sub Zero, 9.0 degree with Project Hazardus Black 6.5 Shaft - 0.5 inch shorter.
- Fairway Woods - Callaway Great Big Bertha Epic 3-wood with Alidila Rogue Max 85 - X Shaft - 0.5 inch shorter.
- Hybrids - Callaway UTX, 18 degree and 21 degree Nippon 120 X Shafts - 0.5 inch longer and two degrees upright.
- Irons - Callaway Apex Pro (4-PW), Nippon 130 X Shafts - 0.5 inch longer and two degrees upright.
- Wedges - Callaway Mack Daddy Forged 51 Degree and 57 Degree, Nippon 120 X Shafts - 0.5 inch longer and one degree upright.
- Putter - Oddyssey O Works 1W 33" length, SuperStroke 2.0 grip.
- Golf Ball - 2017 Pro V1.
European Tour Visits Morgado
This week the European tour visited Morgardo Golf Resort where myself and James Keitch took 20 members for our yearly tuition trip in 2016, it was a fantastic week hosting two fantastic courses.
As expected the scoring was fantastic, after two rounds England's Matt Wallace was leading after shooting 63 and 66 to be 17-under-par with another two rounds still to go. The course is a fair test with many birdie opportunities, it also has lots of different tee options making the course a great destination for any golfers looking to play in Portugal.
If you're interested in joining our trip for March 2018, please contact me here.
