Welcome to this week's newsletter, bringing you all the latest news, events and offers from here at OFMGC. We hope you're having a great week on and off the golf course.
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Charity Day
On Saturday we hosted our annual Club Charity Day. The day was well supported as ever from members and their guests. Lots of money was raised and fun was had by all, there were also some fantastic scores along the way, the results are below:
1st place - Charlie Crosby, Rob Mullinger, John Martin and Len Muhley - £50 each
2nd place - Sandra Huckle, Dave Crompton, Peter Davis and Josefina Davis - £40 each
3rd place - Ed Ferguson, Martyn Brookes, David Bracken and Vic Kenny - £30 each
Nearest the pin:
7th - A. Henderson - £25
10th - Tony Hartley - £25
14th - David Porter - £25
18th Ladies Closest Line - Pam Hedgecoe - £25
All money will be credited to you accounts in the Professionals Shop.
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Beat the Pro
Apparently, there is a rumour flying around the club that Head Professional Jack Frances had a moment to forget whilst doing “Beat the Pro” on Saturday. Whispers have been heard speaking about a certain picture which includes the captain and other members gloating after supposedly “beating” jack. We would like to deny these rumours and confirm that this is FAKE NEWS!
The photo has clearly been tampered with. I guess it was all for charity, so no legal action will be taken. |
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Captain's Challenge
Captain and Pro's score - 40 points
Winners with more than 40 points:
1st place - J. Tang and D.Wong - 43 points
2nd place - A. Charvonia and E. Ferguson - 43 points
3rd place - A. Rushton and M.Bretton - 42 points
4th place - L. Muhley and L. Crosby - 41 points
Each competitor receives £16.20 on there account for beating the Professional and Captain team.
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All new from Mizuno The brand-new Mizuno JPX 919 irons have landed here at Old Fold Manor.
The new updated versions of the popular JPX 900 series see more forgiveness along with ground-breaking distance, keeping that unforgettable Mizuno feel. We have a head and shaft for everyone so why not try them out! Call us on 0208 440 9185 or click here to book your fitting. |
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Wedge Fitting Day
There are still places left to attend our Wedge Fitting Day on Friday, 28 September. For one day only, we will be the best stocked shop for wedges in Europe. We will have every loft and bounce option available in Titleist, PING, Mizuno and Callaway.
If you are looking for wedges, this is a must attend event! Fittings are FREE and there is no obligation to buy. To book an appointment please contact the Professional Shop or click here to register your interest. |
Calling all lady golfers
We have just taken delivery of the Green Lamb Winter Collection. The collection has gilets, sport tops, lined sweaters, trousers and beanies. Pop in the Professional Shop and have a look, you guaranteed to find something you like.
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Plan ahead and be prepared
We are sorry to say that winter is on its way and we have recently taken stock of the new for 2018 Cutter & Buck lined jumpers. These jumpers are sure to keep you warm when the weather inevitably turns colder. For only £59.99 we have many different colours and sizes, so do not miss out!
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Keep an eye out
The Pro Shop will be slowly transitioning from summer to winter, so make sure you always pop in to see the latest products.
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Jack's Coaching Trip Jack has organised a coaching holiday to Amendoeria Golf Resort in Portugal from the 25 - 29 March 2019. |
Amendoeria has a fantastic practice facility and two 18-hole courses designed by Nick Faldo and Christie O’Connor Jnr. On this trip there will a great amount of coaching from Jack, tournament prizes and night golf.
Click here for more information.
If you’re interested in coming along to the trip, speak to Jack in the Professional Shop.
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Key features at Le Golf National For the first time in the history of The Ryder Cup, the tournament will be being held in France at Le Golf National. Opened in 1990, the course has a reputation for being one of the most demanding on the European Tour. We take a look at some of the key features of the par 72, 7,331 yard course which could prove pivotal in the quest for victory. Water – it’s everywhere
The first thing you’ll notice when you’re watching The Ryder Cup this year is how much water is on the course. It’s there for a reason, the clay silt of the Parisian basin means that without the man-made lakes the course would be extremely boggy and muddy after rain. It makes numerous appearances throughout, featuring on no fewer than 10 holes, including three of the last four. This will make players on both sides think about club choice, with a driver off the tee not being the most sensible solution on most occasions.
The 18th
We just mentioned how tough the last four holes are and it doesn’t get any tougher than the intimidating 18th. You’ll need a long and accurate tee shot to allow yourself a short club into the island green. Too far left and you’ll be in the drink, but stray to the right and you’ll find yourself in some seriously thick rough. It’s a serious test under any circumstance, factor in the tension which The Ryder Cup brings and it turns into an absolute monster of a hole. |
The last Major of the LPGA season for 2018 was played over the course of last week, with American Angela Stanford coming out on top. Stanford finished on -12 to win the Evian Championship, one shot ahead of compatriot Amy Olson, who double-bogeyed the last. Stanford's first Major win comes at the age of 40, proving that determination and desire does eventually pay off. |
With the Ryder Cup coming up next week, we can expect plenty of tense moments, particularly on the greens. You’ll probably notice that players on both sides will have the ability to hole out under huge amounts of pressure – who can forget Ian Poulter’s clutch putt on the 16th green at Medinah in 2012? |
Find a putter you can trust
To replicate these kind of putts, whether that's in the monthly medal or playing for money with your friends, you need to choose a flatstick you can trust. Why not try out the PING Vault 2.0 Dale Stealth putter? It's a conventional shaped putter so will suit those of you looking for a classic option, and is also available in both Platinum and Copper finishes. If you have a slightly arced stroke, then we couldn't recommend this putter enough. |
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