Hartford Golf Club

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to our latest newsletter bringing you all the goings on at Cheshire’s friendliest Golf Club and hopefully many of you managed to get out onto the golf course over the long Bank Holiday weekend.

In this week’s news:

Ian & Wendy are the Winter League champs
Sue makes a splash in her drive in
It’s Masters Week!
Titleist fitting day this Thursday
It’s the last week of our bag trade in deal
Photo of the week
Upcoming events

Competition news

Winter League Final

This winter has seemed to drag on forever, so it was slightly appropriate that there was a slight delay in playing the Winter League Final and bringing it to its conclusion.

However on Saturday the finalists did battle as husband and wife team Beth and Mike Littler took on outgoing Captain Ian Wharton and Wendy Lock. It was a nervy start but the Littlers made early inroads and got to two up after eight holes. The ninth hole was crucial as Ian holed a putt to cut their deficit to just one down, this signalled a change in momentum as Ian and Wendy also won a scrappy 10th hole.

Suddenly it was Ian and Wendy taking the upper hand and they went on to win the next two holes also. Their comeback was too much for the Littlers to take and eventually Ian and Wendy closed out the match by a margin of 4&3.

It’s a fitting end to Ian’s year of Captaincy and both he and Wendy get their names on the honours boards for the first time. Look out for the summer singles and pairs knockout entry sheets on the notice board and make sure you enter before the draw takes place on 28th April.

Lady Captain’s drive in

The Lady Captain’s drive in always seems to be a wet affair and unfortunately as it took place on Bank Holiday Monday, it was the wettest one yet.

It was decided to postpone the planned 9 hole Stableford as course conditions were just too wet, but this didn’t stop new Lady Captain Sue Gunning still hitting a tee-shot and driving into office in front of all the ladies who turned out in force to cheer her on from under their umbrellas!

The day wasn’t a total wash out as £125 was raised for Sue’s chosen charity and the ladies made the most of getting into the bar that bit earlier!

The Bank Holiday Stableford was also a victim of the weather, let’s hope things are a lot better for this Saturday’s April Medal.

Pro's news

Masters preview

This week is one of the highlights of the year for all golf fans as the famous Masters Tournament takes place at Augusta National from Thursday, the first Major of the season always makes it feel like the golf season really has started.

We think that this Major championship is probably the most open there has ever been with a large number of leading players having a great chance of winning. The fact that Tiger Woods is also back in contention really does make this particular Masters Tournament a mouth-watering affair.

So who are we tipping for a green jacket?

Phil Mickleson (18-1) - Lefty seems to have been spurred on by the Tiger comeback with a WGC win this season and he loves Augusta with two green jackets already, definitely has the experience and short game to prevail and become the oldest Masters champ.

Bubba Watson (16-1) - Another past champion and another left hander who has returned to form this year after changing his golf ball. Watson was highly impressive in his recent WGC match play victory and although he’s known as a big hitter, he also has a wonderful putting touch.

Alex Noren (45-1) - Solid each way bet in a field full of strong contenders, has the ice cool
temperament to handle the pressure of the Sunday back nine of a major championship and he has been one of the most consistent performers on Tour in the last few years, he’s certainly not afraid of winning.

Let us know who you are tipping for the Masters, click here to share your thoughts.

Fitting news

Titleist Thursdays event this week

We are very honoured to be one of just 14 venues across the whole of Britain chosen to host regular Titleist Thursdays fitting events this summer. They are the next level in terms of fitting days in which you can enjoy a FREE 45 minute fitting session with an expert product specialist using a full selection of demo woods, irons and wedges with every shaft option available to try, not only that, you will hit Titleist ProV1 balls and use latest Trackman fitting technology to give you accurate figures and performance indicators.

There is no obligation to buy but after a Titleist Thursdays fitting you will come away with the right equipment specifications for your game giving you the confidence to play your best golf. Walk ups are also welcome but only scheduled appointments are guaranteed time with the product specialist.

So when are the Titleist Thursdays events?

Well the first two are taking place this Thursday 5th April and Thursday 26th April both from 1-6pm. All fitting sessions are free and you book online through the Titleist website by simply clicking on a date and time to suit you.

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Shop news

Bag yourself a deal by Sunday

This Sunday is the last day of our £20 bag trade in deal, just to remind you that we are offering £20 off any new golf bag in store (apart from pencil bags) when you trade in your old bag.

But the deal must end this Sunday night so don’t delay in calling in if you would like to upgrade your bag for the new season.

Want a FREE putter?

If you watch golf on TV, you will have definitely seen TaylorMade's eye-catching Spider Tour putter being used by some of the World's best golfers. This is your chance to get your hands on one for FREE, simply by clicking on the link below and answering one question. Good luck!

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Motocaddy madness in-store

If you're considering an electric trolley then listen up. Motocaddy's M-Series range folds down 40% smaller than traditional electric trolleys, making it ideal for anyone with space restrictions. What's more, for a limited time only, if you buy any M-Series Lithium trolley you will get a travel cover worth £34.99 for FREE.

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Other news

Photo of the week

It was battle of the trousers last week, who do you think had the best pair between Chris Kennedy and Gareth Eaton?!

Upcoming events

April Medal - Saturday 7th April 12:04pm
Seniors 9 hole Stableford - Tuesday 10th April 9:16am
Midweek Medal - Wednesday 11th April
Ladies 9 hole roll up - Thursday 12th April 9:24am
Spring Stableford - Saturday 14th April 12:04pm
Ladies Barnes Trophy - Sunday 15th April 1pm

Put your name up in lights

It only comes around once a year and it’s that time again - Masters week! The first Major of the year takes place at Augusta National this week, which we always take as a sign that the season is getting underway. With this in mind, we have one question for you: are you ready to play your best golf this year?

Maximise your potential
We've all sat looking at the honours boards in a clubhouse before, admiring the one name that appears to be on most and thinking 'wow, they must be pretty good!'

Well, how good would it feel if that name up in lights was yours? If you come and speak to us we can talk about your strengths, weaknesses and goals for this season and look at the best way to help you achieve them, whether that’s a one-off fault-fixer lesson, regular sessions to aid your consistency or perhaps a look at your equipment.

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Pushing the boundaries

If you don’t want to worry about charging your battery after every round but still want a trolley to help you around the course, this brand new push model from BIG MAX could be the answer.

The ultra-slim BIG MAX Blade IP push trolley is perfect for any space-conscious golfers with small car boots. For starters, you get a stylish frame, a foot brake, an integrated drink holder, storage compartment and ball, tee and scorecard holders to keep your necessities close to hand.

Its key feature, however, is its Fold Flat technology, which gives it a depth of just 12.5cm when folded. This allows it to lie on a car’s parcel shelf without obscuring the rear view, and comfortably makes it one of the most compact folding push trolleys on the market.

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New: PING G700 iron

It's always interesting to see how golf's biggest brands go about trying to improve upon the products they already have in their ranges.

PING's newest iron - the G700 - follows the recent trend of a hollow-body design, which helps to create their longest and highest flying iron to date.

This is a little bit special.

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Video of the Week

What's the best bit about being Masters champion? How do you go about replicating that victory 12 months later? Watch this video as Foremost TV chats exclusively to the reigning Masters champion, Sergio Garcia.

We hope you have a great week.

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CW8 3AP

Phone: 01606 871162

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