Hello golfers,
Welcome to the brand new newsletter from the professional team at Old Fold Manor Golf Club. This weekly newsletter will provide great in store deals, all the up-to-date news from not only the golf club but the outer golfing world too. Expert tips will also be provided by the professional team. We hope you enjoy the read and look forward to see you around the club very soon.
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Your New Professionals
Glen Portelli - Head PGA Professional. Glen has been a PGA Professional since 2012 after a successful amateur career. Glen has since gone on to be one of the leading PGA Professionals in the UK and competed in the 2016 Northern Ireland Open. Glen has a passion for playing and also assists Hertfordshire Golf Union in coaching and developing elite young golfers. With over nine years golf retail experience, visitors and members can be assured of a great service when visiting the professional shop.
Jack Frances - Head PGA Professional. Jack Frances turned professional in 2012, completing his PGA Degree in 2016 with full PGA Professional status. Jack prides himself for his coaching and retail experience; spending three years working in golf retail stores. Jack coached the Under 14's Middlesex Team in 2016 with two of his pupils winning Junior Opens in Middlesex. With being the recent Head Teaching Professional at Old Fold Manor, Jack is looking forward in the new position as Head Professional, giving the best service to all members, their guests and visitors to Old Fold Manor.
Stephen Topping - Assistant PGA Professional Stephen is our Custom Fitting Technician and has a passion for golf equipment and improving people's game through both coaching and their equipment. Stephen will commonly be seen at the club, out on the golf course, teaching on the range and in the shop. He prides himself in the excellent customer service and general friendliness he provides to everyone who walks through the door.
Your New Stock
As you may have seen the shop is now stocked up with many top brands including FootJoy, PING, Mizuno, Srixon, Glenmuir, Cutter & Buck and many more. To see the products we have in store, pop in and say hello and we're sure we have something that you will suit your needs. The times here are exciting as every time you come in store there will be new products from great manufacturers to help you improve your game. As we are now part of Foremost Golf, we can get hold of most brands whilst keeping prices competitive. Always remember our advice is unbiased and FREE!
Greens Maintenance
Last week we had our course maintenance week at the club. The greens staff worked tirelessly through the week, lightly scarifying and hollow tining the greens. The work was done quickly and efficiently and the course is already reaping the benefits and is set-up for a fantastic summer!
Stableford Result - Saturday, 18 March
Division One - First place - C. Neal (£20), second place - S. Linskey (£15), third place - L. Crosby (£10) and in fourth place - D. Fox (£5).
Division Two - First place - J. Glanville (£25), second place - M. Shah (£20), third place - K. Wilson (£15), fourth place - J. Linskey (£10) and in fifth place - M. McCarthy (£5).
Balls Sweep
The Ball Sweep fund had rolled over from the previous week due to no twos and the winners were S. Linskey and F. Beach who win 12 balls each. Please collect from the pro shop, well done to everyone who played. Winning players have had their shop accounts credited.