Hartford Golf Club

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It’s that time of the week again when we bring you all the going’s on at Cheshire’s friendliest Golf Club! Even though the season is coming to an end we’re not slowing down and we have plenty of competition results, equipment features and tips to help your game - enjoy the read...

• Ben is the Master with his best round yet
• Come along this Saturday to pick up your prizes
• Chris Pax-in yet another win
• Kieran edges a close Midweek Medal
• October Fitting Days
• Beat the chill with these new arrivals
• Video of the week

Club news

Hartford Masters review

The ‘best of the best’ lined up on Saturday to compete in the Hartford Masters and to battle for the right to wear our famous Hartford Green Jacket. The defending champion was Kieran Underwood and he put up a great defence of his title with a two birdie nett 67 that gave him the early clubhouse lead. Another youngster in 5 handicapper Joel Cann was hot on Kieran’s heels and he fired three birdies in his round but a bogey on 17 meant that he was also on nett 67 and just behind Kieran after a countback.

Just when it looked like Kieran may win the Masters for an amazing fourth occasion, Ben Barrow came in to spoil his party and complete a remarkable top three from the youngest players in the field. Ben chose the perfect time to have his best round ever at Hartford as he scored a 71 gross for a nett 62 to become this year's Masters Champion.

Ben even started his round with a lost ball and double bogey 7 on the first hole but then played the next 17 holes in level par with a round that contained four birdies – including three in the space of four holes.

Prize Presentation - this Saturday!

Another fantastic season is coming to a close and on Saturday we play our traditional summer curtain raiser - The President’s Trophy. We finish with a board competition and also the Order of Merit will be coming to a conclusion. It will be interesting to see if Ian Daines can catch the season long leader Pete Kinsey who is out injured. Ian has to finish in the top eight to win the Order of Merit title for the second year in a row.

In the eclectic, Kieran Underwood leads the gross standings and Sue Gunning is holding on to a one shot lead over Justin Hyam in the nett. It will also be intriguing to see who wins most improved player of the year.

Check out the latest standings here.

At the conclusion of the competition, we will know all the season’s prize winners (apart from the Pairs knockout) and we will be presenting all trophies as well as providing some light bites to eat. It would be good if as many members as possible can come along to celebrate all the winners and the conclusion of a great season. Follow the link below for more information.

A total of 86 members have now played in at least one weekend competition this summer which is the biggest number we’ve ever had!

Prize Presentation information >

Winter League

If you're a member don’t forget to enter our Winter League. So far there are 23 pairs signed up and it’s a great way to keep your game in competitive shape over the winter. You need to enter by the time of the first round on Saturday, 12 October.

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Competition news

Ladies results

The ladies played their last board competition of the season last Thursday and Sunday as the Midweek Trophy was played for, defending champion Elspeth Forbes was away so there was going to be a new winner and in the end it was the in-form Lady Captain Chris Paxton that triumphed for her first Midweek Trophy title.

Chris was one of the favourites going in to proceedings as she had won her last two ladies competitions and she made it three in a row with a 34 point score which proved good enough to beat Alanna Grogan who had been the weekend leader on 32 points. The top three was completed by Sue Gunning on 30 points.

The Autumn Pairs involves two great semi-final match-ups. The first has just been played and the winners were Julie Daines and Wendy D’Arcy who defeated Kath Hough and Lady Captain Chris by the score of 3 and 1. Julie and Wendy will face the winners of the other game between Sandra Peake and Ann Rowland taking on Sue Gunning and Elspeth Forbes.

The next ladies competition is their last summer Stableford this Sunday, 22 September and then Thursday, 26 September.

Sue Gunning & Chris Paxton

Julie Daines, Wendy D’Arcy, Kath Hough & Chris Paxton

Midweek Medal round up

Kieran Underwood didn’t quite pull off another Masters victory but he did have the consolation of a Midweek Medal win last Wednesday. He won’t win many competitions with a scorecard that contains a 9 but this is what happened on the tenth hole - Kieran showed great character to bounce back and played his next three holes with two birdies and a par to rescue his round.

Kieran’s gutsy nett 73 proved good enough to edge out Julie Daines, who is getting used to her newly fitted PING clubs and showing improved form. Julie had been the clubhouse leader also on nett 73. Colin Lamb was third on nett 75.

The next Midweek competition will be a Stableford on Wednesday, 16 October.

Fitting news

TaylorMade and Callaway Fitting Days

There have been plenty of new equipment releases in the last few weeks and as usual we are at the forefront of custom fitting and giving you the chance to try the latest clubs. We have a couple of upcoming Demo/Fitting Days with major brands TaylorMade and Callaway coming up on the following dates:

TaylorMade - Thursday, 3 October - 3pm - 7pm

Callaway - Tuesday, 15 October - 2pm - 6pm

On both of these events you can book a FREE 30 minute fitting slot with a custom fitting expert. You can try any of the latest ranges of clubs and on the day there will be special offers so it really is a win-win situation…improved golf and at better prices than you will find on the internet.

Have a look at this video from TaylorMade about their new P790 irons and you can see why they are our best-selling iron model at the moment.

To book your FREE fitting slot contact us here before they fill up!

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Shop news

Autumn clothing arrivals

The weather may be getting a little cooler but golf fashion just seems to get hotter and hotter! Check out some of our latest Autumn men’s and ladies arrivals from top brands such as FootJoy, Galvin Green, adidas, Under Armour, Swing out Sister and a stylish brand that we are stocking for the first time, Sunice.

We cannot ignore the fact that winter is on it’s way and whether you need a new pair of shoes, winter mittens, woolly hat or a base layer or new waterproof jacket - we have you covered.

Come in and have a look at all the latest new ranges as the photo’s don’t do them full justice.

Make a £99.98 saving!

TaylorMade equipment is played by some of the world's best golfers, such as Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson. In fact, they both use TaylorMade's TP5 or TP5x golf balls, too.

They're also some of the longest and straightest guys on Tour, which is partly down to the golf balls and the impressive M5 and M6 drivers.

So, for a short time only, we're going to give away two dozen TP5 or TP5x golf balls for FREE with every M5 or M6 driver that we sell - just so you can see the results for yourself.

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Goodbye laces. Hello Boa

Technology in today's golf equipment continues to amaze us year-on-year, but it's not just our clubs that are making strides in the tech department.

Believe it or not, golf shoes are some of the most advanced products in the market thanks to the evolution of the Boa Fit System, which is replacing traditional laces.

Not only does it fasten your shoe, but when the Boa dial is on the heel of your shoe, it pulls your foot back and down to provide the perfect fit for extreme comfort and stability out on the course.

learn more about Boa>

Video of the week

The Seniors away trip

Seniors Captain Paul Green has done a great job of making this video of the recent seniors away trip to Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club, have a watch and enjoy the seniors-style soundtrack too!

Upcoming events

• President’s Trophy – Saturday, 21 September 12:04pm
• Ladies Stableford – Sunday, 22 September 1pm
• Seniors 18 hole Stableford – Tuesday, 24 September 9:16am
• Ladies Stableford – Thursday, 26 September 9:24am
• Junior Stableford – Saturday, 28 September 1pm
• Ladies Autumn Trophy – Sunday, 29 September 1pm

A brilliant upgrade

It's great walking to the first tee with a new driver in hand (that's been custom fitted to suit your swing, of course) that you know will help you outdrive your playing partners, but sometimes it can be a simple change to the ball that you're using that has the biggest effect on your game.

The all-new Srixon AD333 golf ball

The AD333 model has been around a long time – since 2003 to be exact – and with every updated release it continues to get better and better.

Well, you can now get your hands on the ninth-generation AD333 in-store, which has just been launched by Srixon, and once again it offers remarkable value for money.

We are pleasently surprised at its exceptional performance in all departments, especially when it comes to distance, spin and control.

There is plenty more to it too so why not put them into play today and see why the AD333 continues to be one of the most popular balls around? Pop into the shop to get yours!

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A warmer option

As we begin the inevitable slide to Christmas (yes, I said it), it's time to ditch the shorts for some warmer layers. Fortunately, we have a range of mid-layers and jackets available through us that will keep you warm and dry whilst successfully battling the elements this winter.

Layer up with Glenmuir

There used to be a time when 'layering' meant chucking on as many clothes as you possibly could in order to keep warm on a winter's day, which regularly resulted in problems when it came to swinging a club.

Luckily for us, today's golf clothing has come a long way in recent years. Not only will you be proud to wear outfits from Glenmuir's collection above, but the addition of cresting available means you can creat your own unique piece of club wear.

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Trip abroad, anyone?

Honestly, we don't think there has ever been a better time to book a golf holiday abroad. Why? Because our friends at Your Golf Travel are going the extra yard to make sure you have a memorable trip, giving away everything from free buggies to free equipment!

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If you're interested in a golfing holiday, we can get you a fantastic deal through Your Golf Travel. Simply call the number above and quote our code BARN335.

Las Lomas Village, La Manga

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Video of the Week

With the scores tied at 8-8 going into Sunday's singles matches, we were set for a thriller and the teams didn't disappoint. Watch this video to see how the drama unfolded on the final day at Gleneagles.

We hope you have a great week.

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