Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we countdown to the Pro-Am, we invite you take part in the US Open Par 3 Championship, our Callaway Fitting Day takes place next week, and Matt gets his name up in lights. Enjoy the read!
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Pro Am There's just 8 weeks until the annual Pro-Am. A fun packed, relaxed day gives R&CPGC members and visitors the opportunity to peg it up alongside a top PGA Professional from the South Region.
Before you head out to the golf course you will get to meet your PGA Professional over a coffee and bacon roll, the perfect opportunity to start devising each of your team's roles from the pin seeker to the safety player.
Next stop...the golf course! You've got your team order sorted, everybody knows their roles and all that's left is to play golf and enjoy the round. On the way round you will get the opportunity to pick the brains of your PGA Professional on all manner of subjects whether that be coaching tips, their course strategy, their experiences or whatever you wish to know.
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The round's complete, you've got the winning score and the day is almost complete. Before you head off home your team will have a carvery dinner expertly prepared by resident chefs Jackie & Bernie, the perfect time for a post game debrief.
Now dinner's out of the way, MC Robin Packer takes to the microphone for the auction where you can get your hands on some fourball vouchers at some fantastic courses, in previous years we've had London Golf Club, Royal Wimbledon Golf Club & Worthing Golf Club as well as many more.
So, you've had a great day on the golf course with a fantastic PGA Professional, belly full of food & just nabbed a bargain fourball voucher. All that's left is to collect your prize with the curtain closing presentation starting with the awesome nearest the pin and longest drive prizes. Now onto the main event, you've won top prize but there will also be 2 other teams on the podium to collect their second and third place prizes.
The best thing about the day? You get bragging rights for the next year saying that you came and you conquered the R&CPGC Pro-Am! If you and 2 of your friends fancy this being your story then be sure to enter through the ProShop now, spaces will be limited so make sure you're fast!
Click here for a Pro-Am entry form.
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US Open Par 3 Championship It's been about a month since Patrick Reed claimed his first major title and got us all excited about the coming season. Well there's just 6 weeks until the second major championship of the season, the US Open which is at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.
Another major championship means another sweepstake so make sure you keep your eyes out for entry forms in the coming weeks but what we can tell you about is the fun blue tee event we run to fall in line with the US Open. The R&CPGC Par 3 Championships on Friday 15th June, 5:30pm shotgun start.
This is one of the most popular fun events and usually has approximately 50 R&CPGC members taking part plus a few extras that come up for some dinner and to watch the drama unfold on the big screen.
Each year we compose a unique par 3 course all around the front 9, hitting into greens you wouldn't expect to play from, although I'm sure for some of you some of these shots are just like any other round of golf!
Once we have finished on the golf course, everybody heads back into the clubhouse for fish and chips accompanied by pots of authentic USA inspired sweets. The player's other halves come up as well to enjoy the evening, bring the kids as well to make it a fun evening out for all.
The format is teams of 4 with best 2 stableford scores to count as well as a singles stableford, for which there are small prizes for both winners. Don't get excited though, the budget doesn't stretch too far for the prizes but what you will have is bragging rights for the whole year, some things are more important than prizes!
So if you and 3 friends fancy a fun packed evening on the golf course which will also stretch to the bar then make sure you get your names down and reserve your slot, speak to one of the ProShop team today!
Contact us here to find out more.
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Callaway Fitting Day Don't forget we have our man in a Callaway van, Alex Hunter, coming down to R&CPGC on Monday 14th May from 1:00pm - 8:00pm. Alex will have his trusted Trackman by his side as he looks to improve your golf game with countless combinations of brand new heads and shafts.
Each fitting slot will last for 30 minutes and will cover all you need to know to find the clubs tailor built to your golf swing. Alex will have, all the BRAND NEW Rogue drivers, fairway woods, hybrids & irons as well as the ever popular Epic & XR range.
If you want to see what Callaway can offer your golf game then book a slot today. I will also be out on the driving range right alongside Alex performing fittings too, please see the availability below...
Click here for the Callaway Fitting times.
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FREE fitting and lesson We want 2018 to be your best golfing year yet, so listen up. Any hardware purchase between now and the end of June will qualify you for a FREE custom fitting and FREE after-sales lesson with a member of the team. So not only will you be getting new equipment that is perfectly suited to your swing, but we will also give you a lesson to ensure you're playing your best golf to date. |
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Promotions Motocaddy Trolley trade in - a brand new promotion started this week where you can get £50 off a BRAND NEW Motocaddy electric trolley when you hand in your old trolley. Your existing trolley doesn't even need to be in working order, it just has to be a motorised electric trolley!
Motocaddy started this incentive to stop old trollies just being thrown in a skip and being resold as refurbished, unreliable trollies and will be disposed with in an environmentally friendly way. Not only do you save £50, you're doing your bit to save the planet! You've got until Saturday 30th June to become a mixture of Martin Lewis and Sir Bob Geldof. |
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Battery Trade In - there's still time to get £25 off a BRAND NEW lithium battery when you trade in your old tired battery. Even if your battery can only get you from the car park to the first tee, you'll still be entitled to trade it in! This popular, awesome offer only lasts until Sunday 13th May.
Srixon Ball Personalisation - 'oh bugger I've missed the ProV1/ProV1x deal!' I've heard that a few times this week! Don't worry though because you can now get FREE personalisation on ANY Srixon ball and in a choice of font colour. This great deal only lasts until Sunday 27th May so get thinking what you want and order either via the ProShop or by following the link below...
Order Srixon golf balls here. |
Tour update After his win last week, Jack Colegate was back out on the Jamega Tour at Studley Wood Golf Club in the Studley Wood Trophy with rounds of 74 & 72 that left him in a tie for 20th and level par for the tournament, 8 shots behind the winner Paul Kinnear who fired in rounds of 67 & 71.
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Darnley Challenge Cup Last Saturday saw 150 of the R&CPGC faithful take on the same challenge; to be crowned Darnley Challenge Cup champion 2018. We had a tie at the top from 2 different divisions and 2 totally different styles of play this was the mismatch of the century. From division 1 was big hitting Sam Shearer and from division 2 we had Dr. John Fraser.
The guys couldn't be separated from a back 9 countback as they both had 19 points but we found a winner on the back 6 holes and Sam managed to steal the win by a single point! Both guys took top spot in each of their divisions and the 1st spot prize money and a slashing to the handicap; Sam down to +1 and John to 20, challenge is on now boys, well played!
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 | Sam later posted this picture while he was out celebrating!
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Medal Winners Shield The next day we had 15 of the Midweek & Monthly Medal winners from the past 12 months do battle to become the Medal Winner's Champion, the cream of the strokeplay crop. The cream that rose to the top was Matt Barron with a scintillating 71 in very blustery and cold conditions.
This win is even more sweeter for Matt because it is his first Honours Board victory, his name will be up there in gold leaf with the rest of the club legends.
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Bonus Ball Last week's lucky winner is a serial winner, Gary Underwood with number 20 bagging himself an Oscar Jacobson jacket. If only you could transfer your wins to your beloved West Ham!
If you want to be in with a chance of winning this week, make sure you get your name down, enter via the ProShop! |
Many of you ask for our advice when buying something new in-store, so we thought we’d showcase our top shoes for 2018 in this week’s newsletter. Drumroll, please… |
 | | Skechers Focus 2 | If you’re looking for a great blend of stability and comfort with a classic golf look between sporty and traditional, we think this waterproof Skechers Focus 2 shoe could be the one for you. |
 | | Skechers Elite V.3 | If you’d like to add off-course versatility to your options so you
can go straight from work to the course, this Skechers Elite V.3 is a popular option thanks to its smart look and spikeless outsole. |
 | | Skechers Pro V.3 | We’re fans of the Skechers Pro V.3's comfortable, waterproof leather uppers, plus we like its low profile cleats and responsive cushioning that offers grip with walking comfort. |
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