Weekly Warbler
Greetings fellow golfers…
Welcome to my brand new weekly newsletter page! Watch this space for the latest news, gossip, shop offers and Pro’s tips.
Weekly Warbler
by Dartford professional John gregory
News from the fairways
The Summer Holidays are here already! This year continues to seemingly disappear!
A big congratulations to the recent competition winners:
Dan Byrne - Club Champion, shooting impressive rounds of 66 and 68 for a overall total of four under par 134.
Vic Morley and Dave Moore - July's Saturday Stableford Winners with 41 points and 38 points respectively.
Chris Shears - Mid -Week Stableford winner, with a very solid 40 points.
The Pro-Am day was a great success as always, some great golf and some fine weather contributing to an enjoyable day for all involved. A big congratulations to Peter Embleton for his usual efforts and to all the others involved for organising and running yet another successful event.
A big congratulations to the winning team of Jim Mitchell, Bob Harris, Terry Lucas and their professional Steve Purves from Leeds castle who narrowly took the title after a countback with an impressive combined total of 115 (23 under par).
The individual pro event went to ‘Mr 59' himself Ant Tarchetti who shot yet another impressive round, this time of five under par 64 to take victory.
I would just like to thank you my playing partners on the day, Steve Masters, Andy Clarke and Trevor Broadbent for a most enjoyable day.
A huge congratulations to this years winners:
Fred Williams - Louis Oostuizen - Overall Champion and Leader after the cut.
Now the proud new owner of a Ping G15 Driver and a DGC Sweater!
Denise Kelly - Lee Westwood - 2nd Place.
Winning a pair of Footjoy X Dimension Shoes.
Vic Morley (R.Mcilroy) Richard Norris (H.Stenson) Maurice Lane (P.Casey) - Joint 3rd Place, each winning a dozen Srixon Distance balls.
Matt Giles (L.Canter) Pete Wendleken (E.Porter) - Joint worst 1st round score.
Each winning £25 of shop credit!
Don't forget the main summer raffle is still going!
Get your raffle tickets from the Pro Shop - 1st Prize this year is a fully custom fitted set of Ping G15 steel shafted irons! Plus many more fabulous prizes! £1 for 10 numbers or £5 for 60 numbers.
Pro Team Challenge
The Pro Team Challenge entry sheet is now up in the corridor between the spike bar and office and waiting to be filled. As yet there are not many teams entered, so please if you are available, come along for a great days team golf. It is being played on the August Bank Holiday the 30th and will be the usual 'Pro-Am' style format (best two scores each hole from the fourball), with all the usual added extras... Nearest-the-pins and Longest drives. Any member is welcome to play so if you haven't played in it before, please come along for a fun filled day, and for those of you who have, I hope to see you again on the day. Teams of 4 people, however if you haven't got this many, just pop into the pro shop and let us know and we'll do our best to arrange a team.
Shop talk
Exciting times ahead with my new buying group
I am delighted to report that I am now a Foremost member, giving me for the first time ever, easy access to nearly every major brand in the golfing world! Taylormade, Adidas, Callaway, Nike,Mizuno to name but a few!
If you are looking for something specific, just ask, I can get it for you! A vast variety of golfing products at competitive prices from a reliable source supported by expert advice and outstanding after sales service. A winning retail combination for you, the Dartford member in 2010!
Buy of the week
We are lucky enough to be one of only a very few stockists in England!
Shirts, Sweaters, Caps, Headcovers, Towels plus much more!
Shop specials
Pinnacle Gold Distance 15 ball pack longest ball on the market white, yellow and ladies packs available £10.99
Pro’s tip
Replace your long irons with a hybrid and make them do all the hard work!
The hybrid / rescue club combines elements of both an iron and a wood in its design. This combination of elements gives the club a lower and further back center of gravity in comparison to a long iron which aids in getting the ball airborne and, much like the modern day wood heads, makes the club more stable for both on and off center hits.
The higher launch angle and ball flight that players find they achieve with these clubs helps them to play shots out of the semi-rough where the long irons would have struggled, and also helps create a steeper descending angle into guarded greens helping to stop the ball easier where the long irons would normally run through.
I would be delighted for you to take out one of my demo hybrids next time your at the club.
I hope you enjoy, Happy golfing 2010! John
