It's a warm welcome to our last newsletter of the year from Cheshire's friendliest Golf Club...and it's the last one of the decade! Even though the newsletter takes a break, things certainly won't slow down at the Club over the festive period. Make sure you follow us on social media to keep in touch - on Facebook (www.facebook.com/hartfordgolfclub), find us on Twitter (@HartfordGolfC) and Instagram (@hartfordgolf). A bumper edition this week, enjoy the read... • Dominant Daines' second win a row
• Still plenty of time to do your Christmas shopping....
• It was Hy-time Justin started winning, now he can't stop!
• Jane's maiden ladies victory
• What are your new year resolutions?
• Video of the week - Winter League highlights...and lowlights!
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Winter League latest We have now played 5 rounds of the Winter League - but about an hour before the first tee-time on Saturday the latest round looked under threat as the course was hit by heavy showers and even the odd flurry of snow, however it is called the Winter League for a reason and the show must go on! By the time the first group hit their opening tee shots the sun was out and the course was in excellent condition, considering the awful battering it has taken from Mother Nature recently. Such was the improvement in playing conditions, we saw our best scores yet as the winning total was a brilliant 25 point score from the leaders - Ian & Julie Daines - in a round which contained a birdie a piece, in second place was a 23 point score from Tim Barnes and Jack Brownrigg just ahead of Liam Tyrer and Gareth Eaton also on 23.
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Winter League table The Daines' dominance of this year's Winter League continues as they have won back to back rounds, it adds up to a 10 point lead at the top (in common with a certain popular football team). The top 8 pairs going into the winter break are: 1. Julie & Ian Daines - 113 points
2. Kieran & Paul Underwood - 103 points
3. Paddy Scanlan & Chris Bird - 102 points
4. Antony Green & Dave Johnson - 100 points
5. Gary Cashmore & Javier Lang - 97 points
6. Gareth Eaton & Liam Tyrer - 94 points
7. Tim Barnes & Jack Brownrigg - 93 points
8. Neil Partington & Justin Hyam - 89 points The Winter League resumes on Sunday, 12 January at 11am.
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Festive competitions and opening times Just because the Winter League take a hiatus it doesn't mean the golf stops. This Sunday we play the Turkey Trot Stableford which has been generously sponsored by Duttons Butchers in Kelsall, it starts at 11am and players are encouraged to wear Christmas jumpers in keeping with the theme of the competition. On Tuesday - which is Christmas Eve, there is a 9 hole Texas Scramble event which starts at 1:24pm.
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Remember that we are open every day except Christmas Day so you will have plenty of chance to get your rounds of golf in over the festive period, you can book a tee-time here.
Christmas opening times
Just a reminder that we are open every day apart from Christmas Day. For all you ultra-last minute shoppers, we are open on Christmas Eve until 5pm. Here are our full opening times: Christmas Eve - 8am - 5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - 8am - 5pm
Friday, 27 December - 8am-9pm
Saturday/Sunday 28th/29th December - 7:30am - 7:30pm
Monday, 30 December - 8am - 9pm
New Years Eve - 8am - 5pm
New Years Day - 8am - 5pm
Thursday, 2 January - 8am - 9pm Don't forget our Christmas raffle in store, just £2 a ticket and the draw will take place on Christmas Eve - nearly £500 worth of prizes including a Titleist cart bag as the top prize. |
Midweek Stableford round-up It was a quiet Midweek Stableford on Wednesday but there was a score from Justin Hyam that was worthy of winning any competition. Justin has been playing much improved golf of late and his score of 46 points on Wednesday represents one of his best rounds at Hartford. Justin started off with a birdie and a par which gave him 9 points after just two holes - not sure if a start that good has ever been achieved before! 23 points on the front nine and another 23 on the back meant that Justin won another first place voucher after his recent November Bogey success, and his handicap is now 27. Ian Daines scored 38 points in second place and you would have to go back to early September to see the last time Ian didn't finish in the top ten in a competition, a run of 14 top ten's in a row - living up to his Mr. Steady nickname! |
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Upcoming events • Turkey Trot - Sunday, 22 December 11am
• Christmas Eve Scramble - Tuesday, 24 December 1:24pm
• Junior Stableford - Monday, 30 December 12:04pm
• January Medal - Saturday, 4 January 11am
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Christmas gift ideas... As we are open all the way up until 5pm on Christmas Eve there is still plenty of time to get your shopping done, here are some of our current best-selling items...
1. TaylorMade price drop - the driver models used by Rory, Tiger and Justin now available from just £199
2. Hartford GC winter hats, as temperatures have dropped we are doing a roaring trade in these thinsulate bobble hats that are extremely effective at keeping the cold out, just £14.99
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3. Motocaddy hot mittens - one of the best innovations of recent times, mittens that attach to your trolley handle with a warming element inside to keep your hands toasty warm (use with a USB model Motocaddy or purchase a power bank also). Only £44.99 Watch our video to see how they work.
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4. Gift vouchers, the perfect last minute gift or if you are really struggling for inspiration - available from as little as £5 5. GPS units from £99, it's amazing how many golfers don't know how far they hit the ball or can't judge distances, a GPS unit can be a game changer and instantly provide you with confidence and improvements in your game 6. adidas Frostguard jackets and gilets from £99, the must-have golf jacket for winter 2019/20, so light you hardly know you have it on but extremely warm and fashionable in it's styling |
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3 club challenge Thursday morning was another wet one and as conditions were not very nice the decision was taken to play the ladies 3 club challenge over the first seven holes. There was a first time winner as lefty Jane Wright won with 13 points. She may have had a limited set but the new PING clubs that Jane was recently fitted for are clearly doing the business already and helping her play better golf. Second place went to Lesley Anderson and Jan Haynes completed the top three. It's good to see 33 ladies signed up for their 9 hole Stableford Waltz this Thursday followed by Christmas lunch and prizes presentations. ...fingers crossed for some reasonable weather!
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Make this New Year your best yet.... As we head towards the New Year it's customary to make resolutions, some of these may be to be more active, try a new hobby or sport or to play more golf or improve your game, we can help you achieve all of this. |
We have FREE taster sessions with Adam Powell PGA (all equipment is provided) starting in the New Year - so tell your friends if they want to try golf for the first time, contact us here if you would like to sign up. For more regular golfers, Adam is holding 'improver' group coaching sessions which take you through all aspects of the game for just £50 you can enjoy 6x1 hour sessions that will help you play better golf and enjoy your game even more. |
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If you already play golf another method to take your game to the next level is to book a club fitting session, we can custom fit you for new golf equipment that is designed to help you play your best golf to your full potential. If your 2020 goal is to play more golf then we have some great membership deals, here are 3 of the best: - 7 day full join now with nothing else to pay until 31/3/2021 for £685
- Flexi golf - £250 gets you 250 points to use against rounds of golf here and at Pryors Hayes
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- Trial membership is the perfect way to see if membership is for you, £100 for 3 months unlimited golf before April Through membership, tuition or club fitting this could be your perfect way to start the New Year and we can help you achieve your golfing goals - let's make next year your best yet! |
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Follow the link below for more information about Adam's Christmas lesson offers. |
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