Hartford Golf Club

Welcome to our latest newsletter bringing you all the going's on at Cheshire's friendliest Golf Club! We hope you have had a great week so far both on and off the course. We've got plenty of members news and features for you, including some price-comparisons that should catch your eye, enjoy the read...

• Kieran is the 3 club King
• Rick wins the Midweek Stableford
• Lucy's year to remember
• Don't get left out in the cold this winter
• How you can save money with us...
• Video of the week

Competition news

3 club challenge review

It was that time of year again when we played our 3 club challenge - and funnily enough the scores were better in this format than they were in last week's Midweek Stableford in which competitors were allowed to use a full bag of clubs as normal!

The preferred combination for most players was some kind of mid-long iron, a short iron and a putter and Kieran Underwood went with this set up to score a competition winning 37 point total. Kieran didn't get into much trouble during his round and went out with 16 points, his second nine was even better as he scored 1 birdie, 1 bogey and 7 pars to return with an impressive 21 points.

Sharon Dunning has settled in well after her return to competitive golf at Hartford as she scored a very respectable 36 points in second place. Sharon even had 2 blobs but her other 16 holes were very consistent as she went out with 17 points and came back with 19. Justin Hyam completed the top three with his 34 point score and amazingly he blobbed 5 holes, so the other 13 must have been pretty good!

Kieran Underwood

Sharon Dunning

Follow the link below to to view all the weekend's scores.

This week we again play on a Sunday as it's the second round of the Winter League, the entry sheet is nearly full again for this popular 9 hole competition and play gets under way at 11am.

the weekend's scores >

Midweek Stableford round up

The early morning rain relented to leave quite a nice sunny day for the first Midweek Stableford of the winter, scoring was difficult however and Rick Smethurst emerged as the winner with 32 points. Rick just plays in the Midweek events and he also won the one in May, showing that he is a consistent performer off his 10 handicap with 2 wins in the 6 competitions he has entered so far.

Dave Britton was in second place with 30 points and Justin Hyam notched another top three finish also on 30 points.

No two's were scored so if you play in the next Midweek Stableford it's definitely worth spending the extra £2 on two's pool entry.

Junior golf

15 year old Lucy Barks has had a golfing year to remember. She started her membership at Hartford this time last year on a handicap of 54, now less than a year later, her handicap has dropped by an incredible 37 shots to 17.2 and Lucy is the lowest handicapper female at the club!

Lucy has won 2 junior board competitions over the summer and played an integral part in our junior team winning the Cheshire Junior League in the first year of entry.

Lucy's latest good round was a 22 point score in the junior 9 hole Stableford which was a 3 over par gross score of 38 - but Lucy had to settle for second place this time as another up and coming prospect in 11 year old Harry Mitchell edged her out on the back six after also signing for a 22 point score.

Harry will now play his next competition off the red tees.

Cameron Giles scored a solid 21 points in third place.

The next junior competition is over 9 or 18 holes and it could follow a Halloween theme as it takes place on Thursday, 31 October at 12:04pm.

Upcoming events

• Ladies 9 hole Stableford - Saturday, 26 October 12:04pm
• Winter League round 2 - Sunday, 27 October 11am
• Seniors 18 hole Stableford - Tuesday, 29 October 9:16am
• Ladies 9 hole Stableford - Thursday, 31 October 9:24am
• Junior Stableford - Thursday, 31 October 12:04pm
• November Medal - Saturday, 2 November 11am

Shop news

Winter is on the way...

We can't ignore the fact that winter is on the way, and as temperatures drop we don't want to see you get caught out! Here are our 5 essential winter items that don't break the bank but every golfer should have:

1. Handwarmers - at just £1.99 a packet they last up to 8 hours, make sure you have a couple of packets in your golf bag for when it gets cold.

2. Winter bobble hats - you can lose up to 10% of your body heat through your head. As well as a huge range of winter hats, we have our very own Hartford Golf Club crested bobble hats that feature thinsulate technology and available in an array of colours at just £14.99.

3. Golf snoods (neck warmers) - like a scarf but a bit more compact and very versatile as you can wear them around your neck or even over your ears to keep the chill out.

4. Umbrellas - our latest Hartford Golf Club umbrellas look extremely smart and with pop up opening and double canopy gustbuster design, they will withstand the strongest wind and rain. Every golfer should own an umbrella - great value at only £29.99 or £25 to members.

Handwarmers

5. Winter shoes - don't get caught out with wet or cold feet. Winter boots are very popular nowadays as they not only keep your feet dry but also provide extra protection around the ankle area for those slopes and slippy conditions.

Winter bobble hats

Golf snoods

Umbrellas

Winter shoes

Price comparison...

Not only do we proud ourselves on providing you with the best levels of service, but we also operate a price match guarantee. We hardly ever have to match a price as we are so competitive anyway - here are 5 of our best-selling items with our in-store price compared to the retail price of the same item in the biggest high street chain of golf shops - American Golf.

• adidas Tour 360 XT golf shoes - our price £129 / American Golf price £149.95
• Galvin Green Aaron GoreTex trousers - our price £199 / American Golf price £220
• PING G-Le2 ladies irons (7 clubs) - our price £770 / American Golf price £879
• New Titleist TruFeel dozen balls - our price £21.99 / American Golf price £22.99
• Garmin S20 GPS watch bundle pack - our price £179 / American Golf price £199.99

Just buying these 5 items with us would save you well over £170! We will also offer you the best possible service as well as hassle-free late night shopping - avoid the queues of the busy shopping centres...

Video of the week

Who would doubt one of the greatest players to ever play the game?

This is a great video from TaylorMade. Watch Tiger Woods interacting with some other modern greats of the game about his approach to tournament golf and the keys to his legendary iron play. We know he may be a bit wayward with the driver but in Tiger's words 'from 5 iron on down, I'll beat anyone'...and who would doubt one of the greatest players to ever play the game?

Don't pack the clubs away yet

October has always been difficult to predict. One minute it's warm enough for just a polo and the next you need an all-singing, all-dancing raincoat. This is why having a lightweight mid-layer is vital to bridge the gap and have you covered whatever the weather throws your way.

Glenmuir's AW19 range

Luckily for you, the deliveries keep on arriving in the pro shop and some of the recent boxes contained Glenmuir's winter clothing range.

One piece we couldn't keep our hands off was this Crail mid-layer, which is more than stylish enough to be worn day-to-day too.

Pair it with Glenmuir's Ashurst winter trousers, which are fleece-lined for incredible warmth, and you have the perfect winter outfit.

Remember, we have a great selection of golf-specific clothing in-store so be sure to pop by and try on a few garments next time you tee it up.

shop Glenmuir clothing >

Who had a pair of these?

I'm sure the shoes below will make a lot of you smile. It's been a long time since golf shoes looked like the first image and it's safe to say that comfort, style and traction have all come a long way since then - even if some of us think the overlapping tongues looked great!

Old style shoes

It wasn't just the daring uppers and striking tongue that defined golf shoes from yesteryear; flip the shoes upside down and the hard leather outsole featured single metal spikes that resembled weapons more so than traction pods.

Modern golf shoes

Skechers shoes are known for their outstanding comfort, and the Pro V4 golf shoes are no different. For us, there's nothing more important when walking between 4 to 5 miles a round, so be sure to try a pair of Skechers on next time you're at the club.

explore Skechers' range >

Spotlight | TaylorMade P790 irons

When TaylorMade launched its original P790 irons back in 2017, it's safe to say they went down a storm with golfers across the country.

They've been updated for 2019 and the performance gains are there for all to see. TaylorMade has added a tungsten weight low in the head to help you get the ball in the air easier, whilst its forged hollow body delivers amazing distance from a beautiful feel off the face.

We rate these irons highly, so pop in-store this weekend to see them first hand.

watch our review >

Video of the Week

When it comes to ball striking and finding greens, there are very few better than Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari. Enjoy this video as the Italian explains some his top tips for becoming a better iron player.

We hope you have a great week.

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