Nick Hernon

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition to Stanton on the Wolds Golf Club's weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Turkey Trot Greensomes 20/10/18

Division 1:

First place - Tim Buxton and Jonathan Cliffe - 44 points. Second place - Paul Keeling and Saul Gray - 44 points. Third place - Phil Norris and Ben Norris - 42 points.

Division 2:

First place - Douglas Tragheim and John Grier 49 points (yes 49 points it’s not a misprint), Second place - Sandy Lawson and John Land 42 points, Third place - Kevin Gunn and David Crooks 42 points.

Charles Banks Salver Order of Merit Final

Well done to all of those who played in the Charles Banks Salver Order of Merit Final on Sunday 21st October played at Hollinwell Golf Club. Congratulations to Duncan Bain for winning with 35 points. David Hughes came second with 34 points and Jevan Goddard came third with 33 points.

It was a great event played in superb weather conditions and the club and members I’m sure will want to pass on our thanks to Tim Buxton for all his hard work, running the leaderboard each week through the year and for organising the final day including the vests for all the caddies.

H R Hilton Mixed Foursomes Trophy

1st Bob Braithwaite and Alison Braithwaite - 72.5

2nd Terry Lindley and Sue Arnold - 75

3rd Kev Vamplew and Tracey Galt - 75

Pro's Competition

The first Pro’s Competition is being played on Saturday 10th November, so a time sheet will go live online tomorrow for times between 8am and 10am, then it’s just roll up and play after this.

The Pro’s Competitions are open to all members and are not split in to ladies and gents; they’re all in the same competition. Men play from the yellow tees and ladies from the blue tees but use the red card for their par.

We just had to publish this picture of Steve Philips looking a picture of satorial elegance in his new Callaway gilet he has just purchased from us, we can’t promise everyone will look this good but at least it will keep the cold weather at bay.

Shop news

Don’t miss out on our deals!

Two for £40 on our polo shirts come and grab yourself a bargain. Once they have gone, they’re gone!

When you buy the Motocaddy P360 cart, we currently have £30 OFF the normal price and you now get a FREE travel cover worth £20 as well.

The P360 is Motocaddy’s push trolley that has a rotational front wheel capable of 360 degrees, to get the maximum movability when on the course and its lightweight and easy to fold.

Click here to learn more.

Come in and get you winter gear!

With hats caps and waterproof bucket hats. Full body waterproof suits and thermal and water gloves at the ready. Look no further for everything you need to keep you warm and dry through the season at the best prices.

Tour news

Moliwood go to battle for top spot...

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

Rules update

A bone of contention for golfers...

Double hitting is a bone of contention for golfers, as it can be difficult to tell when a playing partner has hit the ball twice. The current rule for double hitting (14-4) states that if a player strikes the ball more than once during a stroke, the player must count the stroke and add a penalty stroke for two strokes altogether.

However, with the new rules of golf coming into play on 1st January 2019, Rule 10.1a will state that if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once during a single stroke, there will be no penalty. This is down to the fact that as the double hit was not the intention of the player, it was deemed unfair for the player to be penalised.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Cleveland CBX

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Cleveland’s CBX. The cavity back design gives you the forgiveness you need when faced with a difficult pitch shot, as well as short game versatility. The centre of gravity is positioned behind the face, which aids the feel and also gives you supreme distance control, meaning you’ll be confident of avoiding danger both in front and behind the green.

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Spotlight: Skechers Focus 2

Picture the scene: you've walked off the golf course after being drenched for the majority of your round and head for the changing rooms. You take off your golf shoes and what do you encounter?

With a waterproof shoe like Skechers' GO GOLF Focus 2, wet socks and damp insoles will be a thing of the past. What's more, it is sleek and low-to-the-ground to provide incredible stability in all conditions.

watch our video >

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter, have a great golfing weekend and I hope to see you at the club very shortly!

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