Hartford Golf Club

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to our latest newsletter bringing you all the going's on from Cheshire's friendliest Golf Club, plenty of competition news for you this week including a catch up with what's been happening in the seniors section in the last couple of weeks. This week's highlights:

- Gemma's gem of a round in the Maddock Trophy

- Julie is the ladies Club Champion!

- Senior's section catch up

- Last minute Father’s Day gift ideas

- Who are we backing for the US Open?

- Video of the week

Competition news

Maddock Trophy

Gemma Davies has been playing more golf this summer and it is clearly paying off as she claimed her first board competition victory here at Hartford, it was achieved courtesy of a great round of 42 points in the Maddock Trophy on Saturday. Gemma was struggling with a hip injury before she tee'd off but she proved the old adage of 'beware the injured golfer' to be true as she got off to a good start with 20 points on the front nine despite a blob. Three pars on the back nine helped her to a further 22 points to set up the winning score and a handicap reduction to 24!

Gemma Davies

Andy Goolding took second place just a point back on 41, Andy didn't score on the second hole but he recovered well and had a total of nine pars in a very steady round of golf. The top three was completed by Keira Wharton with 40 points which included a birdie on the thirteenth hole.

This Saturday we play another board competition - the Benny Trophy and it's a real pleasure to play on the golf course at the moment as it is in fantastic condition with the greens running quick and true.

Andy Goolding

Keira Wharton

Ladies round up

It was the big one for the ladies on Sunday as they played their Club Championship and there were a number of ladies playing well and going into it in good form, so it was always going to be a close affair.

At the top it was the recent June Medal winner Julie Daines that took the Trophy with a nett 69, she edged out Lady Captain Sue Gunning (who also scored 69) by just half a shot on the card count back! Julie scored crucial pars on the 15th and 16th holes and in the end it was down to those that she claimed the Championship by the narrowest of margins. Keira Wharton played well again to finish in third place for the second day running with a nett 71 but she will rue getting stuck in a bunker on the 8th hole that cost her three important shots.

Julie & Sue

It was a busy week for the ladies as Sue Gunning won a 9 hole Stableford last Thursday with 21 points and that was despite a blob on the first hole but she made up for it with a brilliant par on the fourth and then followed this up with three pars in the next four holes! Sue Bradley came second on 20 points.

On Monday the good golf continued with Chris Paxton taking her first victory of the year by scoring 22 points which featured an excellent birdie two on the fifth hole, Jean Clare came second on 20 points.

Chris Paxton

Seniors Section

The seniors played the third round of their Summer League on Tuesday and the weather lived up to the competition name, the winner was Keith Morrish with a great score of 23 points and it's great to see Keith back to full health again as he really enjoys his golf and he was missed in the Spring. Keith had five pars in his round and his handicap has dropped to 22.

Brian Thomas is a steady golfer and he had 6 pars and just 3 bogeys in his score off 22 points in second place, Alan Nevin had to settle for third place with 21 points on a day of excellent scoring.

The week before the seniors played an 18 hole Stableford, Graham Bower took the honours with 42 points and he had a great run of five pars in six holes on his back nine. Graham clearly likes the 18 hole format as he also won the April 18 hole Stableford.

Chris Lee is back and playing good golf again with the seniors, he scored 41 points to take second place and Chris Coates, who always seems to feature on the leader board, finished in third place with 40 points.

Graham Bower

Keith Morrish

Tour news

US Open preview

So as a nation we're probably not getting too excited about England's prospects in the World Cup, but there is a good chance we could have an English winner in the US Open which begins this Thursday. We're tipping inform Justin Rose to be the main man at Shinnecock Hills and lift the famous trophy in what will surely be a brutal test for the world's best golfers.

Justin Rose is an Olympic gold medallist and he goes into the week at an all-time high of number 3 in the world golf rankings, he is a former US Open champion having won in 2013. His current form is the best it's ever been with 6 top ten finishes and 2 event wins already this year and with a stroke average of 69.2, Rose will take some beating at what is usually the toughest tournament of the year.

Other players we think you should look out for this week and might be worth backing are:

1. Justin Rose (14/1) - top tip!
2. Dustin Johnson (15/2)
3. Branden Grace (30/1)
4. Adam Scott (60/1)
5. Ian Poulter (100/1)

Let us know who you think will win by contacting us here.

Shop news

Father’s Day gift ideas

Don’t forget this Sunday is Father’s Day and what better present to buy than a nice golfing gift for your dad? We are open until 9pm every night so there is still plenty of time to call in and purchase a present, here are 5 great gift ideas:

1. Lessons voucher (from £30) could be the perfect gift to help your dad with his game, even the best players in the world need a bit of swing advice sometimes!

2. Golf balls (from £2.99 for 3) – we have a large selection of golf balls in stock to suit every standard of player and every budget, a nice and small inexpensive gift

3. Adidas Ultimate polo (from £29.99) – clima cool technology for the hot weather, a stylish design and colour options in a shirt that looks good when worn either on or off the golf course

4. Golf caps (from £14.99) – we have a huge selection of summer golf caps, essential when the sun is shining to keep you cool and the sun out of your eyes

5. Golf umbrellas (from £17.99) – a slightly left field idea given the current weather but a decent umbrella is still essential in this country and we’ve even seen people using them to keep shaded from the sun as well as when it’s raining!

Are you sorted for Father's Day?

For those of you wondering, it's this Sunday, 17th June. But our question still remains: are you sorted for Father's Day? Buying a present for someone isn't always as easy as it sounds, which is why we're helping you out this year. For just £159.99, you can buy a Garmin Approach S20 watch, in a choice of four colours, which will make the perfect gift this Father's Day.

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Other news

Video of the week

Dustin Johnson returned to the top of the World Golf Rankings with a bang on Sunday, he won for the 18th time on Tour since 2008 and he finished off his final hole in the best possible style by holing his 169 yard approach shot for an eagle two. Johnson competes at the US Open this week and he is now the clear favourite and the man to beat at Shinnecock Hills.

Watch his incredible eagle shot here.

Upcoming events

The Benny Trophy – Saturday 16th June 11am
Seniors Captain’s Away Day – Tuesday June 19th June
Ladies Midsummer Cup – Thursday 21st June 9:24am
The Scratch Trophy – Saturday 23rd June 11am

Which 50% are you in?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the key to unlocking lower scores lies in improving your short game. Having the correct technique is one part of the journey to achieving this. The other is making sure your wedges are the correct grind and bounce for your swing, as well as having a set of wedges that are evenly gapped to cater for any distance.

Poorly gapped wedge system

Correctly gapped wedge system

50% of you are like the first graphic
If you’re working hard to get your handicap down to single figures, it really will pay off to dedicate more of your practice time to your short game and the shots you need to improve in the scoring zone. As you can see with the graphics above, the wrong wedge set-up can lead to an awkward 35-yard gap and more difficult half shots, which is why we always recommend a gapping session or fitting.

With PING you have plenty of options, including this popular Glide 2.0 Stealth wedge, which comes in seven different lofts between 46° and 60°. It means whether you’re looking for a two, three or four wedge set-up in your bag, we can get your yardages gapped perfectly.

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Pick it up and go

Longer days and better weather are resulting in more and more of you playing a quick nine holes in the evenings. With time of the essence, it’s well worth considering a lightweight carry bag to help you get round faster.

Park your trolley
Some of you reading this will be avid trolley users, whether that’s due to their ease of use or the many health benefits, but a lightweight carry bag can be the perfect twilight companion, allowing you to move faster and take shortcuts where trolleys can’t go. Take this DRI LITE 7 bag from BIG MAX for example. It weighs just 1.7kg, yet it still boasts waterproof zips and fabric to keep everything dry, plus a spacious four-way top and four practical pockets.

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We hope you have a great week.

Hartford Golf Club
Burrows Hill
Northwich
CW8 3AP

Phone: 01606 871162

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