Hartford Golf Club

It’s a warm welcome to our latest newsletter and we have lots of news to bring you from Cheshire’s friendliest Golf Club! It was a cold weekend but we have plenty of hot stories and features for you as the countdown to Christmas continues, enjoy the read...

- The Daines' are becoming a deadly duo
- Some Christmas crackers in-store
- Give the gift of better golf this Christmas
- Handy Andy has a good day with the seniors
- This could be the best £2 you ever spend
- Why Lucy will continue to hit the heights
- Photo of the week

Competition news

Winter League latest

The Winter League lived up to it's name on Sunday as we played on white-over frozen greens after temperatures plummeted overnight. The icy bone-hard greens made scoring difficult and golfers had to contend with some peculiar bounces, but conditions were the same for everyone.

Despite the unusual nature of the course, it was a familiar duo at the top of the standings - Ian and Julie Daines scored a brilliant 22 points. Ian had a birdie on the fourth and Julie had pars on 3 of the next 4 holes. Despite a double bogey on the last, the husband and wife pair took the honours and they have scored no worse than 21 points in the first four rounds.

Dave Johnson and Antony Green moved up the standings with a 21 point score in second place. Dave had a birdie on 6 but Ant finished in style by holing a monster putt on the last for a 4 point birdie, his ball finding the bottom of the hole after ricocheting off a few lumps of ice on the way - but we're sure that there was plenty of skill involved too!

Another husband and wife combination finished in third place with Alaine and Dave Britton scoring 20 points.

It's not quite as one-sided as Liverpool running away with the Premier League yet but the Daines' increased their lead at the top, the Winter League standings now look like this:

1st - Ian & Julie Daines - 88 points
2nd - Paul & Kieran Underwood - 84 points
3rd - Paddy Scanlan & Chris Bird - 82 points
4th - Antony Green & Dave Johnson - 78 points
5th - Gary Cashmore & Javier Lang - 77 points
6th - Gareth Eaton & Liam Tyrer - 71 points
7th - Tim Barnes & Jack Brownrigg - 70 points
8th - Richard Hoey & Brian Wager - 70 points

This Saturday we play the December Medal which is a Stableford starting at 11am.

Ian Daines

Julie Daines

Dave Johnson

Anthony Green

Upcoming events

• December Medal - Saturday 7th December 11am
• Junior Stableford - Sunday 8th December 11:32am
• Seniors Christmas Party - Tuesday 10th December 9:16am
• Midweek Stableford - Wednesday 11th December
• Ladies 3 clubs & putter - Thursday 15th December 9:24am
• Winter League round 5 - Saturday 14th December 11am
• Ladies 9 hole Strokeplay - Sunday 15th December 12:04pm

Shop news

A Christmas gift guide

As you read this there will be less than 3 weeks until Christmas so you really need to start thinking about getting the Christmas shopping done.

As well as offering expert advice, late night opening and hassle and queue-free shopping, we also have a shop brimming with Christmas gift ideas and at an array of price points.

Here are some of our best selling items at the moment to suit any budget...

Winter Mits

Perfect for this time of year, and for those of you that use a Motocaddy M series electric trolley, have a look at the new hot mitts that have recently arrived in-store. They have a warming element built in so you will never have cold hands.

FootJoy socks

A traditional gift but you can't go wrong with a pair of golf socks, reinforced lining in the heel and cushioned sole to keep your feet warm and comfortable no matter how far you walk. £7.99 or 2 pairs for £12.99.

GPS units - These are still very popular. Technology can definitely help your game in this area, know your distances and gain an advantage over the field. You can get a watch or hand held device from as little as £99 so they don't have to break the bank either and they are the perfect gift for that golfer you think has everything!

Kids and adult package sets - If you're just getting into the game we have kids package sets available from £129 and men's and ladies sets start at £249. They are everything you need to get going on the course.

Last but not least...Gift vouchers - These continue to be a good seller every year, the perfect solution if you really don't know what to buy someone and available from as little as £5.

If you want to buy a loved one or friend a present but you're still struggling for ideas or you don't know much about golf then please call in or send us a message and we can hopefully give you some suggestions that will be suitable!

The gift of better golf

Another Christmas best seller are our lesson packages with PGA Professional Adam Powell. You can give a loved one a gift voucher and tuition is available from just £15. All lessons are carried out on the course or in our spacious swing studio equipped with cameras and a launch monitor.

- For the golfer after a quick fix...a 15 minute lesson voucher for just £15
- For the winter practicer...a 30 minute swing check and a 10 credit range card for only £50 (a saving of £10)
- For the golfer who wants to improve over winter...five 30 minute lessons for only £125
- For the regular player...a 9 hole playing lesson with Adam inc. range balls to warm up with for £75
- For the ultimate package...one 9 hole playing lesson and three 45 minute lessons every month for a year, this works out at £2,340 but is available for just £999 or £699 for junior golfers

Lesson vouchers are available in the shop now.

Get your Christmas raffle tickets now!

Another reminder that the Christmas raffle is well under way, tickets are available in-store at just £2 each. We have nearly £500 worth of prizes up for grabs and you could win an early Christmas present as we will draw the prize winners on Tuesday, 24 December. It takes just a £2 investment to potentially win one of six great items.

The raffle prizes are:

1. Titleist Cart Bag worth £159
2. Bushnell Ion2 GPS watch £129
3. Titleist SM7 wedge £99.99
4. 20 credit range card £50
5. Hartford GC umbrella £29.99
6. Callaway Magna balls £19.99

Get your tickets next time you visit the shop.

Enjoy £50 off Vokey wedges in-store

Vokey wedges have a phenomenal reputation amongst golfers of all abilities, from club golfers to the world's best.

They look seriously good but without a doubt have the performance to match, which is the reason we rate them so highly.

So, because we're in the festive spirit, you can now get your hands on them for just £99.99 each - that's a £50 saving!

find out more >

Order by Monday for Christmas delivery

A sweet message for a golfing loved one. A funny jibe at your best friend's expense.

Whatever message you choose to personalise your Srixon golf balls with for FREE this year, make sure you place your order with us by Monday, 9 December to ensure you get them in time for Christmas.

It can all be done via our hassle-free online order form, so click on the button here to get started.

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Seniors news

18 hole Stableford

He turns heads with some of his golf outfits but he's also a pretty good golfer! Andy Margeson had a great day with the seniors last Tuesday as he won their 18 hole Stableford with 36 points. After the first three holes he only had 2 points but in the next fifteen holes Andy scored 9 pars and 1 birdie and a back nine of 20 points.

A good last nine holes meant that Andy saw off the challenge of Frank Yarwood who also scored 36 points with 21 of them coming on the front nine. In third place was Roy Strefford with 35 points.

In a clean sweep, Andy also scooped both nearest the pin prizes and he scored a two on the fourteenth hole to cap a splendid day!

Next week the seniors are expecting a fantastic turnout of 47 members for their 3 clubs and a putter challenge before they enjoy a Christmas lunch and prize presentation.

Junior news

Junior Stablefords

15 year old Lucy Barks continues to make the headlines as she won a 9 hole junior Stableford with 21 points. Lucy is the lowest handicap female golfer at the club at 16.6 and the scary thing is that she has achieved this with clubs that she has now outgrown. After a club fitting session with Adam Powell we are sure that Lucy will be getting her handicap down even further and winning even more when her newly fitted PING irons arrive next week, watch this space! Jack Broughton took second place on 18 points.

This Sunday there was another junior Stableford and in icy cold conditions. Fin Waterhouse scored 15 points, Cameron Giles was runner up with 14 points.

This Sunday there is another junior Stableford starting at 11:32am.

Photo of the week

Wintry weather!

The wintry weather made for some tough, cold playing conditions over the weekend, but nonetheless we still had a great turn out for the Winter League on Sunday.

Here is Paul Rotherham enjoying his round despite the weather whilst Wayne Allan putts up to the flag.

How times have changed

We've got a little task for you. Next time you're down the club on a busy day, have a look around and count how many golfers are using an electric trolley compared to those that aren't. We think the number might surprise you...

Waterproofs. Mittens. Woolly hat.

Golf at this time of the year requires the lot, which can make carrying your golf bag an absolute nightmare!

However, utilising an electric trolley - like 66% of club golfers - allows you to pack your bag with everything you need and more without it weighing you down for 18 holes.

One trolley we really like is the M-TECH from Motocaddy, which was released earlier this year and shows just how far electric trolleys have come.

Luxury polished chrome detailing, a super-lightweight design and an electronic parking brake are just three of its features that we love, but click the link below to view more.

Motocaddy M-TECH electric trolley

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Don't let the rain spoil your game

Don’t let a little rain stop you from getting out on the course and exercising this winter. With Galvin Green’s range of wet weather clothing, you can be assured that you’ll remain dry and comfortable throughout your round, no matter how long it decides to rain for.

Galvin Green's Aaron waterproof jacket

If you’re wearing a waterproof suit that's several years old, it might be time to consider upgrading to a new and improved version.

Not only do you need something that is fully waterproof, but it needs to fit well without being too restrictive during your swing.

The jacket you can see in the picture above is Galvin Green's Aaron, which boasts Gore-Tex protection for the ultimate in waterproof protection.

We think it's one of the most stylish options around, so why not click the button below to take a closer look?

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Titleist Xmas Ball Personalisation - from £24.99

Video of the Week

For all the clubs in your bag, having maximum confidence in your wedges is key when it comes to your performance out on the course. One brand that we recommend trying is TaylorMade, and here's our review video on their new wedges for 2019. Enjoy!

We hope you have a great week.

Hartford Golf Club
Burrows Hill
Northwich
CW8 3AP

Phone: 01606 871162

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