Josh Charnock

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week’s Holywell Pro Shop Newsletter.

Another week of mixed weather has seen the course change colour even more, luckily the worst of the weather stayed clear of The Captain’s Day on Saturday which contributed to a fantastic day!

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Captain's Day 2018

A shot of Rum and some calm weather meant a fantastic day all round on Saturday for Richie Alli’s Captain’s Day.

Along with some fantastic scores on the day it was brilliant to see so many golfers digging deep and giving to two fantastic charities; Holywell Community Hospital and Fisher House UK. Overall the day raised around £900 that will be split between the two charities, so a big well done to all the members who contributed so generously.

On to the golf…

Well what a day, the shot of Rum given to the competitors on the first tee did wonders for some with some fantastic scores throughout the divisions. A big well done to Peter Grundy who with a fantastic score of 42 points won the overall prize on the day. He won on a back 9 count back from Tim Saunders who equalled the course record with a stunning round of 6 under par to match Pete’s 42 points.

Congratulations to both Peter and Tim as well as the other prize winners:

Overall Winner – Peter Grundy – 42pts - £67.33

Division 1:
1st – Tim Saunders – 42pts - £44.89
2nd – Mark Bennett – 40pts - £22.44

Division 2:
1st – Dave Bithell – 38pts - £44.89
2nd – Pat McDermott – 38pts £22.44

Division 3:
1st – Gron Hughes – 39pts - £44.89
2nd – Sam Scott – 39pts - £22.44

Nearest the Pin 6th – Rob Jones - £33.33
Nearest the Pin in 2 11th – Ian Walker - £33.33
Nearest the Pin 15th – Kevin Leech - £33.33

There was a staggering 20 two’s on the day meaning each two was worth £4.48.

All Prizes have been credited to Pro Shop Accounts.

Here are some of the fantastic pictures taken on the day by Richie’s friend Paul Johnson.

Lady Captain’s Day

A glorious day and good turnout meant that Linda and all the competitors had a super day on Sunday for Lady Captains Day. Congratulations to Jan Cain who won with a great score of 37 points. Linda and the ladies also raised £100 for Linda’s charity; The Renal Unit at Glan Clywd Hospital.

Flintshire Past Captains Frank Bass Memorial Trophy

Flintshire Past Captains Frank Bass Memorial Trophy
On Monday the golf club hosted Flintshire Past Captains.

Out of 30 or so pairs it was Kevin Leech and Jan Cain who both carried their individual good form in to a Greensomes format and scored 44 stableford points to win by 3 points.

Congratualtions Kevin and Jan!

UFGC Scratch – 12

Last Thursday Holywell hosted the UFGC Scratch – 12 competition. There were lots of good scores in the event. Congratulations to John Sutton from Northop who won the best nett and Ben Chamberlain from P&B who won best gross on count back from our very own Tim Saunders with a score of 68. Holywell players put in a good show overall with 5 of the top 10 being Holywell members.

Midweek Comp

It was a small field this week, mostly down to the date change. Hopefully we will see the numbers increase again this week. Congratulations to John Porter who won with a score of 28 points.

Upcoming Events

Friday 27th – Cancer Charity Day
Saturday 28th July – Trevor Eyton Medal
Sunday 29th July – Mixed Harrison Flag
Wednesday 1st August – Ladies Pierce Trophy
Saturday 4th August – August Medal
Sunday 5th August – Gents Invitation Day

Pro's news

Aberdovey Pro-Am – Thursday 30th August

If anyone would like to play with me at the Fantastic Aberdovey Golf Club in a Pro-Am please contact me here or give the Pro Shop a call.

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The Open 2018

After the farcical nature of the US Open it was an absolute pleasure to watch the best players going toe to toe on the tough but fair Carnoustie. The course played differently nearly every day but there is no doubt in my mind that the best golfer won and that was Francesco Molinari on 8 under par.

The final day swung back and fourth amongst a group of players but it was Molinari who produced the most impressive display of golf with a bogie free round of 2 under par. This together with his bogie free Saturday round meant Molinari went 36 holes without a bogie over the weekend of a Major, which is stunningly good.

Danger!

Are you the type of golfer who considers the danger ahead of you and plans accordingly, or do you pull a driver from the bag on every par-4 and par-5 without a blink? If you’re the latter then you need to read on.

Consider the danger
You hear pros talk a lot about the ‘smart shot’ in their post-round interviews. If you’re on the tee and there’s a bunker, ditch or other hazard around the distance that your driver or fairway wood normally flies, then make sure you change club to one that takes the trouble out of play, as displayed in this graphic. While you’ll have a slightly longer shot to the green, you’ll greatly reduce the chance of a big number.

Know your numbers
Of course, key to all of this is knowing how far each of your woods carries. If you’re looking to add more distance and control to your game, come and test the Cleveland Launcher HB driver, fairway and hybrid. If you have a fitting we can hit all three in a range of different specifications until we find your ideal set-up for the course.

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Which model is best for you?

It goes without saying that each brand has several iron models in its range because each one offers something different. This is where tapping into our expertise can be really useful. During a fitting we can explain the pros and cons of each iron set and help you to discover the model that is perfect for your game.

Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal iron

If you’re seeking maximum distance with plenty of forgiveness, we think you’ll be drawn to the Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal iron, which has a powerful thin face. During testing we can look at your consistency and yardages with this and other heads and shafts to ensure you leave with a set that’s ideal for your game.

Mizuno MP-18 MMC iron

If you’re looking to upgrade to a more workable iron as your handicap gets lower, you shouldn’t overlook the Mizuno MP-18 MMC model. During a fitting we can test it in multiple shafts and against more forgiving irons like the JPX900 Forged or more compact irons like the JPX900 Tour to see which look, feel and ball flight you prefer.

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Spotlight: Callaway Chrome Soft TruVis

If you were a fan of the previous generation TruVis, which helped to increase focus and visibility by maximising your view of the golf ball, then you're going to love this.

The new and improved 2018 Chrome Soft has greater ball speed and reduced long-game spin compared to last year's model, increasing distance throughout the bag. Couple this with two TruVis colour options (white/red and yellow/black) and you have a ball that will be going in a lot of golf bags this summer.

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Video of the Week

In our final Tips from the Tour video, we take a look at how to play out of the bunker when your ball is plugged. Remember these few simple tips and you'll be getting up-and-down in no time.

I hope you enjoyed our newsletter. If you need any further help or advice please pop into the shop and we will be delighted to help. Josh and the Golf Team.

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