Pro Am Thursday 3rd July
Now only 1 space left!!
Counting down the days now...We now have less than a month to go until our Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club Pro Am. We have been overwhelmed by your support for this year and as a result we only have 1 team space left!
To enter a team please download your entry form here or alternatively give us a call on 01474 823 658 and we can take all your details. Last year's event was a huge success and attracted some of the best pro's from the south east. This is definitely one not to be missed!
We also have 2 teams looking for a 3rd member to join them so if you would be interested in joining please give the pro shop a call as soon as possible so we can complete the field. A single entry is £83 for a member and £100 for a visiting player. Entry includes a coffee and bacon roll on arrival followed by a carvery lunch after play, followed by an evening prize giving and auction.
Would you like to sponsor a hole or maybe advertise your company's name at this year's Pro Am? With 140 players and many more supporters it is a fantastic opportunity to advertise your company. Please email Warren at warren_wood@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
FlightScope Is Back!
Warren has his FlightScope back until Saturday 14th June. This high-tech piece of equipment feeds back information from every single shot you hit to Warren’s iPad where he can then show you the key statistics from your shots. These include:
- Total distance
- Carry distance
- Dispersion
- The spin rate
- Swing speed
From these statistics Warren can then give you definitive answers on:
If your current clubs are set up correctly for you
Whether there is a better club on the market for your golf swing
If you are having a specific club fitting he can tell you which club gives you the most distance and more importantly the most accuracy!
If this is something that you would be interested in then please contact the pro shop as soon as possible as Warren's appointment list is almost completely full now. He has made available the following times for you to choose from:
Saturday 7th June: 07:00-08:00
Monday 9th June: 07:00-08:00
Wednesday 11th June: 07:00-08:00
Friday 13th June: 07:00-08:00
Sunday Swindle and a Magical Hole-In-One!
Last Sunday afternoon Mike and I were invited to play in the Sunday Swindle’s final game of the year. This was a lovely gesture from a fantastic group of guys, just as a thank you for helping them out throughout the year. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and were extremely grateful for the invitation. The day was an emotional one for everybody involved, with the recent passing of Steve Martin, a regular Sunday Swindle player. In fact one of Steve’s final wishes was to donate a trophy to the Sunday Swindle’s final event of the year, for the player with the best score on the day. The inaugural winner of the “Buzz Trophy” was Peter Hynes with 39 points with Bob Florence and Andy Calvert close behind in 2nd and 3rd place respectively on 38 points.
The day was also remembered for a magical moment by Mike Bush. Mike holed out from the tee on the 17th hole for an incredible Hole-In-One! You did read that right and yes I mean the par 4 17th! Mike sent his driver high and straight at the green. With the pin on the very front Mike had next to no room to land his tee shot, which makes this all the more incredible! Unfortunately due to the elevation on the hole and the trees blocking his view he never actually saw his shot finish in the hole.
“I knew I had a chance of getting to the green as I hit my drive pretty sweetly. As I walked up to the green I prayed it had carried the front left bunker and to my joy the ball wasn’t in the sand. I walked around the bunker and onto the left side of the green expecting to see my ball lying in the middle of the green but it was nowhere to be seen! I looked around anxiously but I couldn’t see it anywhere! I then noticed a fresh pitch mark 6 feet in front of the hole and my heart started to beat pretty fast! I walked over to the hole and there it was sitting at the bottom of the cup. I couldn’t believe it!”
What’s all the more incredible is that I made eagle on the 17th, hitting my drive to within 7 feet of the hole. So between us we played the 17th Hole in 3 shots with my tee shot being the worst at 7 feet from the flag!!
Mollie close 2nd at Frilford Heath!
Last Friday Mollie Lawrence was competing in the Frilford Heath Scratch Ladies tournament. The 36 hole, 1 day event was held over both the famous Red and Blue courses. Mollie finished a close 2nd, losing out by only 1 shot after shooting 1 under par on each course for a -2 total!
Colegate finishes top 20!
Jack finished a very creditable tied 17th last week in the Kerry London Championship at Burhill GC after posting a 54 hole total of -2. Jack has played 4 events now this year on the EuroPro Tour and has a top 5 and two top 20’s to his name. So keep up the good work Jack!
Haines travels to La Gomera
This week Matt Haines is playing at the Tecina Golf Resort on the remote island of La Gomera, just a few miles from Tenerife, on the Challenge Tour. The 72 hole tournament starts on Thursday 5th and runs through to Sunday 8th June. To follow Matt’s progress please follow the Challenge Tour link on the European Tour website, which can be found here.
Oakleigh Cup Winners
The winners from last week’s Oakleigh Cup are as follows:
Division 1:
Jack Osborne 39pts
Hugh Martin 38pts
Andy Smith 37pts
Division 2:
Neil Anderson 35pts
Scott McMillan 34pts after countback
Keith Dorey 34pts after countback
Captain's Prize Weekend
The list is now open for the Captain’s prize weekend, held this year on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June. This year’s event will be in 3 balls and slots are filling up fast so make sure you come in to the pro shop as soon as possible to book your time. Entry is £10 per person, per day, must be paid in cash at the time of entry and entries can only be made here in the Pro Shop. Please note that the course will be closed all weekend for non-competitors.
Monthly Medal and KCPFA Cup
We still have spaces available for this Saturday’s Monthly Medal and KCPFA Cup. To book your tee time please log in to www.howdidido.com
Cobham Week
As I’m sure you’re aware Cobham week is fast approaching. This year we have a new event on the schedule, a Men’s Open on Sunday 6th July starting the week off with a bang! The format is 18 holes medal play, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gross and Nett. This is open to member’s and visitors and entry closes on 22nd June. Forms are available on the club website and also in the Office.
We also have on Friday 11th July our Mixed Open. This event is for a team of 2 Men and 2 Ladies. 1 Man and 1 Lady must score on each hole. Entry is £140 per team and the closing date is next Friday 13th June. Entry forms are available on the club website and also in the Pro Shop and Office.
Refurbished Bunkers - 1st Hole & Holes 5 – 11
The recent Local Rule regarding these bunkers has now been rescinded. ALL areas of ALL bunkers are now in play. However, certain isolated areas remain GUR and are marked with an unbroken blue line. If your ball comes to rest in these areas, relief MUST be taken.
Repair News
Have you neglected your clubs and not given them the spruce up they desperately need? Old, worn out grips really can have a damaging impact on your performance out on the course. Even something as small as the incorrect thickness can make a huge difference between you hitting the green and missing it!
We have noticed tremendous improvements in scores and consistency from every player that has had their grips changed with us so far this year! For this month only we are offering you a FREE club assessment to determine if your grips are right for you! So next time you are here bring your clubs in to get them checked. It only takes 5 minutes!
Here are 5 reasons why you should change your grips with us at Rochester & Cobham this month:
G-reat value
R-educed grip slip in wet weather
I-ncludes complimentary club clean
P-rofessional advice
S-peedy service guaranteed!
By appointment only. Book now on 01474823658
Men's summer shirt promotion
Purchase any two FootJoy shirts and get 50% off any pair of FootJoy shorts or trousers!
FootJoy City Shoe has arrived
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the new FootJoy City golf shoe, a street style shoe that's designed for golf! We have the city shoe available in 4 beautiful styles so make sure you pop in and give them a try
Ladies FootJoy stretch pique shirts now in stock
We now have in stock a selection of superb ladies stretch pique shirts from FootJoy. These shirts are made from polyester and spandex allowing you plenty of movement throughout the golf swing!
Junior Coaching
Saturday 7th June: 1-2pm
Saturday 14th June: 1-2pm
Saturday 21st June: 1-2pm
Saturday 28th June: 1-2pm
All sessions will cost £10 per person. For safety reasons I can only coach a maximum of 8 juniors per session, so spaces will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the pro shop on 01474 823 658 to book each individual session. Golf clubs can be provided but please contact us in advance so we can make sure all equipment is available for the day.
Jamaican 1 club
Only 6 spaces remain for the Jamaican 1 club competition on Friday 13th June. The format, as you can probably guess, is a 1 club challenge over 9 holes in teams of 4. Meet at 4.30pm for a shot of rum then there is a shotgun start at 5pm followed by a BBQ at 7.30pm. Entry is £5 for the golf and £10 for the BBQ.
If you can’t make the golf but would like to come to the BBQ we’d love you to come along. It will be a fantastic evening with a BBQ and live entertainment by Michael as Bob Marley. The evening entertainment is open to everybody so make sure you bring your other half or the family and enjoy a lovely Jamaican themed evening. Fancy dress is not compulsory but there will be prizes for the best dressed on and off the course. Lists close on Monday 9th June so don’t miss out!
80’s Night – 21st June. Please book at the bar.
Father’s Day Sunday Lunch – 15th June. We are now taking bookings for the Father’s Day Sunday lunch. Please make your booking at the bar.
Captain’s Charity Raffle
Raffle tickets are available behind the bar for the Captain’s Charity Raffle, this year in aid of the EllenorLions Hospice.
Keeping Up To Date
To keep up to date on all information regarding membership, visitor information, and a look ahead at the club diary for upcoming events and competitions please click on the following link to be directed to our club website: http://www.rochesterandcobhamgc.co.uk/
Dates for your diary
US Open Golf 12th-15th June Pinehurst No. 2
The World Cup
- 14th June England vs Italy Kick Off 11pm GMT
- 19th June Uruguay vs England Kick Off 8pm GMT
- 24th June Costa Rica vs England Kick Off 5pm GMT
