Josh Charnock

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the first Holywell Pro Shop Newsletter of the New Year. I hope you have all had a good Christmas and New Year and I hope you all have a fantastic 2019!

It’s been a busy time at the golf club and the unseasonal weather has meant that many of you have been able to get out on the course, which is in fantastic condition for the time of year.

In this week’s newsletter we will be looking back at some of the competitions that have happened over the past few weeks, as well as looking forward to a couple of social occasions. I am also running my Anniversary Sale over the next few weeks so please come and take a look at some of the deals that are on offer in the shop.

Enjoy the read!

Competition news

Boxing Day Cross Country

What a day! I can’t imagine there has been many better days to play the Boxing Day Cross Country over the years. It was 11 degrees and sunny with no wind and people were seen wearing polo shirts! 44 players made the venture out on the modified course and there were some great scores.

Congratulations to the following prize winners:

Division 1:

1st Alistair Ross – 22- £33.00
2nd Tim Saunders – 23 - £16.50

Division 2:

1st Geoff Jennings – 27 - £33.00
2nd Danny Pierce – 29 - £16.50

There were 2 twos on the day each player received £16.50.

3 Man Texas Scramble – 29th December

I wasn’t at the club on the 29th so I can’t pass comment on the weather conditions, but I can see that the scoring was impeccable!

Congratulations to the following prize winners:

1st - Russ Williams, Danny Pierce & Steve Jones - 39.4 - £54.00 each

2nd - Mike O’Boyle, Moi Parri & Mal Reed - 39.6 - £27.00 each

Nearest the Pin 12th
Ray Matthews - £35.00

Nearest the Pin 15th
Paul Seaburg - £35.00

January Stableford – 5th January

There was almost a full tee sheet for the January Stableford with 100 players taking part. Again, the scoring was good, with lots of players taking advantage of the calm and dry conditions.

Congratulations to the following prize winners:

Division 1:

1st Mel Petrie – 30pts - £45.00
2nd Cliff Edwards – 29pts - £22.50

Division 2:

1st Howard Elliot-Jones – 31pts - £45.00
2nd Terry Chaloner – 29pts - £22.50

Division 3:

1st Dan Hayes – 30pts - £45.00
2nd Bill Lawson – 30pts – £22.50

There were 9 twos on the day each worth £14.81.

Special mention to Mel Petrie who had his on the 16th hole for an Eagle.

Nearest the Pin 12th
Cliff Edwards - £35.00

Nearest the Pin 15th
Les Brown - £35.00

HSS Pros Comp – 8th January

Division 1:

1st Dave Thomas – 30pts - £50.40
2nd Merv Jones – 27pts - £25.20

Division 2:

1st Elwyn Roberts – 30pts - £50.40
2nd Ralph Gatrell – 30pts - £25.20

There were 5 twos with each two worth £12.96.

Course news

Let's all do our bit

As mentioned at the start of the Newsletter the golf course is in fantastic condition for the time of year and the Greens Staff and Greens Committee have done a great job to get it back to its best after such a hard year weather wise in 2018.

Having said that I would like to just bring people’s attention to a couple of areas where we as golfers can help improve the course. I have heard a few comments of the past month or so regarding the number divots and pitch marks left without repair.

After hearing these comments, myself, the greens staff and greens committee have decided to leave the divot bags out during the week as well as at the weekend. They will be located by the first tee (you can’t miss them), so please grab one and help repair some divots on your way round.

As for pitchmarks, that’s up to you. Please try and do yours and one other whilst you are on a green this way, we will have the best possible putting surfaces throughout the year.

If you have any other comments about the course, please pass them on to me or put them in the suggestions book which is located under the comp’s computer screen. The Greens committee will then go through them at the next scheduled meeting.

Club events

Quiz Night – Wednesday 30th January

After the success of the quiz night in December it has been decided that there will be one running monthly from now onwards. This time Kevin and Linda Leech will oversee the questions, we hope to rotate the hosts from month to month so if you are interested in being the quiz master let me know.

Please come along and enjoy what is a great evening at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Everyone is welcome, members or non-members - £5.00 per team, maximum 5 in a team.

Dinner Dance – 16th February

This year's Golf Club Dance will be held on Saturday 16th February 2019 and the cost of the tickets is £27.50 per person, which will include food and entertainment. There is a sheet up in the foyer for you to put your name down.

Please try and support this event, as members of the club you are able to invite family and friends.

Golfin' in the rain

If last year’s “Beast from the East” taught us anything, it’s that you definitely need a golf-specific rain jacket when you’re playing golf in the early months of the season.

Indeed, you might be thinking twice about taking to the course when the forecast doesn't look great this month - and we don't blame you if you're as ill-prepared as the golfer in the photo above.

But we have the perfect solution in-store that'll keep you dry whilst playing golf in a downpour. ProQuip's Pro-Flex EVO jacket - shown in the second photo here - comes with Teflon coating and is made from an incredibly lightweight fabric, helping to keep you protected during the most brutal of conditions.

This isn't the only piece of stylish rainwear that we have in-store, so be sure to pop in for a browse next time you're at the club.

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Winter health check

A new year always brings with it a sense of renewed motivation when it comes to improving your golf game – and 2019 isn’t any different. So, before you head to the course next, go into the garage and give your equipment the once-over to make sure all is in order for the year ahead.

What will you find inside yours?

Is it half-broken tees and scuffed golf balls galore in there? Perhaps your glove is so tattered you don’t know which holes are for your fingers?

What about your grips: have they worn away so badly that you have a better chance at holding on to the shaft? Or maybe the leather upper on your shoes is beginning to crack?

Whatever it is, come and speak to us – we can fix you up with the best the golf industry has to offer, from tees to shoes to any accessory you can think of.

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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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