Am Am a great day

Last Saturday we held our annual Am Am open. With a week of torrential rain we were up against it yet again. With us having to cancel the spring pairs open after heavy rain and snow it could have been easily the same outcome again.

The green staff worked so hard to make the course the best it could possibly look and they didn't disappoint. The feedback from the visitors was wonderful along with our members. We had many visitors saying it was the best condition course they had played this year. We had 49 teams teeing off from 7.30am until 3.30pm. 

The scoring was very close all the way through and the team of Andy, Simon and Jon Thompson along with Steve Brooks came through on top with a score of 89 points. 

Simon had a winter coaching programme and has seen his handicap reduce by 3 shots, Andy is currently having lessons along with Steve Brooks so it seems the lessons are paying off. 

Please click here for the scores.

In all open events the competition committee are trying hard to make the day successful and look professional. Did you notice our new banners? Designed by Steve O'Conner. 

Many thanks must go to everyone involved in making these days run smoothly.

 

Dustin got over the line

Congratulations goes to Dustin Johnston for winning the US open at Oakmount last week. The course looked brutal but that's how the US open courses are set up, anything level par is never far away. Such a shame for the Europeans for getting so close and I'm sure Shane Lowry will win a major in the next few years. Dustin Johnston drove the first 4 drives on Sunday a total of a mile in distance. I do feel that unless they make a change in the professional game soon with the ball, some of these courses could become ridiculous. 

Holes over 620 yards that are a driver and a iron, par 3s at 300 yards. The problem you have in making the courses longer and longer it plays in to the hands of the long hitters but the shorter hitters are being left further behind. 

Take Luke Donald, was world number 1 but hasn't got the length to play some of these holes. I do feel the powers that be need to look into this to help the tournaments get better and to make the courses a challenge again. 

Dustin Johnston uses Taylormade clubs. Maybe with the new M2 driver you can drive the ball 330 yards carry and over 350 yards in total. 

 

Something for the ladies

We have just taken collection of the new Ladies Lo Pro Foot-Joy shoes. These shoes retail at £89.99 but we have a special offer at £49.99 . 

Only 12 pairs so first come first serve.

 

Check out our new monitor

I did say last week we would have a new monitor up and running with all our promotions, tips, newsletters. 

There is options to advertise your company on the monitor so please pop in and see me if you would like your company name on the screen.

 

Short game clinic

On Friday, 15 July at 6pm we will be holding a clinic on short game.  

We have 16 spaces, 10 spaces have been filled so only 6 spaces left. Sponsored by Titleist and Vokey wedges.

This will be held on the main practice ground and is sponsored by Titleist and Vokey. 

£15 per person and get a free sleeve of pro V1 balls. Click here to reserve your space. 

Academy news

The studio is still busy even when the sun is shining. Take a look at our price list. 

If you would like a lesson either indoors or outdoors please click here for better golf. 

   

Noel coaches the cubs

Noel went to Cookley last week to coach the Cubs

They had a great night and all children took our academy flyers away with them so hopefully we will see a few return on a Saturday morning.

 

What's the pro shop staff up to this week? 

I'm away playing Friday at the Rolls of Monmouth with Frank Concannon and other members. The weekend will be busy with it being Captains weekend. 

Noel is busy teaching, James has now done his English exam and we are waiting on his results, Ethan has been studying hard and been working very hard for me at weekends. 

My Dad is away the weekend at a wedding in Wales.

Dates for your diary

Friday, 22 July - Golfer / non golfer 
Friday, 5 August - Captains away day 
Friday, 19 August - 9 holes and supper

Please see notice boards in clubhouse for more information.