Cross Country
For the final event of the Captains' year, Wells Golf Club held its Cross Country Golf competition, playing the course in a redesigned and challenging way, with one par 8, and several other holes which were not for those of a nervous disposition. Winners were Colin Mantle, Sue Hockey, Jim Saint and course designer for the day, Vic Burgoyne, with 64 points. Pushing them hard to the line were Dave Hayward, Glen Crocker, Bernard Young and Jon Mackness on 62. Other notable performances included Aidan Guy's albatross on the 650 yard second hole and Jill Bocquet's chip in from 150 yards on the third hole.
Captains Charity
Wells Golf Club were very pleased to present cheques from this summer's fund raising for £4,200 to Orchard Vale Trust, and £2,700 to the MS Society Mendip Branch. Special thanks go to Peter Carson for the £440 raised from his recent half marathon, and to a Wells Golf Club member who personally donated £500. Orchard Vale Trust (OVT) is a local charity that provides residential and day care services for those with learning disabilities in the area. The funds will be used to encourage residents to live life to the full through hobbies such as art and photography. The local MS Society continues to support local residents who suffer this debilitating disease. We thank all those who took part in our charity events and those who donated just because they knew of the good works these two charities do.
Left to Right: Janice White (Ladies Captain), Peter Leverick (Seniors Captain), Peter Graham (MS Society), Magdalena Marchewka-Lach (OVT staff), Rachael Goverd and Alan Booth (OVT residents), Peter Carson, Richard Brook (OVT Chief Executive) and Steve Bocquet (Wells Club Captain).
Christmas Draw
Christmas is only round the corner so why not enter our Christmas Draw for your chance to win some great prizes! Please visit the Professional Shop to enter, its £5 per square and all entries receive a FREE Wells Golf Club logo ball marker worth £2!!
What you could win??
1st Prize - £100
2nd Prize - £75
3rd Prize - £50
4th Prize - £25
*Prizes based on 50 entries, please note that more entries will increase prize monies.
Prize Draw will be announced on Wednesday 23rd December. Good Luck!!
Clubhouse SALE
Don't forget to attend our clubhouse sale on Saturday 28th November!
We have a wide selection of items for sale which you can grab for a very low price, don't miss out! The Sale will be upstairs in the Clubhouse from 12:30pm until 3:30pm so feel free to pop in and have a look at some great bargains.
NEW IN ….Clicgear 3 Wheel 3.5+ Trolley
The majority of members here at Wells Golf Club have been making a switch to 3 wheeled push trolleys and its becoming a popular trend all over the country! 3 Wheel trolleys make the game easier to enjoy and its effortless motion makes your round stress free.
What benefits does this trolley have?
Its advanced strap system means your clubs are secure to reduce clubs rattling
There is a large storage net to store important essentials which are quick to access
Improved brake and lock system on the front wheel
This trolley includes an Umbrella Holder and Cup Holder with no extra cost!
What makes the trolley different from others?
The frame is ultra-lightweight and easy to carry
High quality construction makes the trolley stable and extremely durable
Generous size handle with great accessories included!
SUPER COMPACT FOLDING DESIGN (FOLDS UP VERY SMALL)!
ALL OF THIS FOR ONLY £189.95 ……. Why don't you make the switch today!
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Driving Tip from our Professionals @ Wells Golf Club
Hitting better drives is a gateway to better scores Keep calm, don't let the situation get the better of you!
Nerves typically make the backswing fast and short. It's tough to recover from a snatchy move like that. If you're feeling tense-like on the first tee or a tough driving hole-focus on making a full, rhythmic motion to the top.
1. The best thought, even if you don't have the flexibility to do it, is to turn your lead shoulder behind the ball .You'll load into your right side so you can shift forward coming down. Remember, the ball's not going anywhere, so take your time swinging back. Under pressure, the tendency is to freeze over the ball and put a death grip on the club. To combat this, keep some motion in your fingers and feet. Waggle the club back and forth. If you lock up, your nerves will get you.
"The Slicer"
The slicer usually starts the downswing by forcing the right shoulder out towards the ball. This makes the swing path steep and across the ball from out to in. You need to make sure your right shoulder stays back, allowing the club to drop to the inside as you start down. Your best swing thought is to keep your back facing the target longer in the downswing. Make a full turn behind the ball, and then keep that right shoulder passive so your upper body doesn't spin out. With the club dropping to the inside, you can swing out to the ball, which lets your arms release and square the clubface. If you slice, I'll bet your ball position is too far forward. This opens the shoulders, which limits how far back you turn. An abbreviated turn sets up that early move with the right shoulder coming down. Play the ball in line with the logo on your shirt.
"I have the HOOKS"
Tell a player who hooks the ball to turn harder to the left through impact, and you'll have some explaining to do. But the fact is, most pull hooks come from the body slowing down through the hitting area, which causes the momentum of the swing to flip the club over and snap the face closed. The way to avoid that is to keep turning your whole body towards the target as one. Shift to your left side to start down, feeling like your chest points to the ball, then turn hard to the left. The club won't flip, and you'll fix those hooks. Most hookers aim way out to the right. It makes sense, but the club gets to the inside too quickly on the takeaway. It's easy to hook it from there. Set your body lines-shoulders, hips, knees, feet-parallel to the target line, and you'll swing back straighter If you're feeling totally lost on the tee, you need a swing key that combats a lot of potential problems.
Swing Speed!
Try keeping your arms swinging at a constant speed through the ball and all the way to the finish. Many golfers swing to the ball and stop; they "throw" the club at the ball. This can lead to misses of all kinds, so picking the proper correction can be confusing. If you keep up your arm speed, you'll create good rhythm and flow through impact. You might be amazed at how things fall into place. Making an aggressive pass through the ball is always better than trying to steer it down the fairway. Remember, you're making a golf swing, so keep those arms swinging. Players who are struggling inevitably start to feel awkward at address.
