Guy Shoesmith

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we invite you to two exciting upcoming events, we round- up all the recent results from around the club, and our video of the week features Rory Mcilroy. Enjoy the read!

Member's news

Member’s Day Out

We are happy to announce that the next Member’s Day Out will be to the Open Championship venue, Royal St George’s. This will take place on Tuesday 4th December over 18 holes in a fourball betterball format teeing off from 9.30am. Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, a superb 3 course carvery lunch and prizes at a cost £130.

Click here if you would like to join us.

Captain's Team v Pro's Team Annual Tour 2019 - Loch Lomond and Royal Troon

Following this year’s very successful inaugural match on the West coast of Ireland, the Captain Elect, Greg Mackay, is looking to defend the title against the Pro's team. Applicants are invited to apply!!!!!!! Here are the details:

Monday 20 May

BA Flights from Heathrow to Glasgow
18 holes on the Championship Course at Royal Troon
2 course dinner at The Marine Hotel, Troon

Tuesday 21 May

18 holes at Loch Lomond with Dinner in the Fine Dining Restaurant

Wednesday 22 May

18 holes at Western Gailes with a two course lunch

Thursday 23 May

18 holes at Glasgow Gailes with a two course lunch

Included - Return BA flight Heathrow/Glasgow with golf clubs, 3 nights Bed and Breakfast at The Marine Hotel Troon based on twin sharing (£40 pppn single supplement), dinner on all three evenings, team uniform for all 4 days (4 shirts and a sweater), all coach transfers.

Total Cost £1475

Click here if you would like to join us.

Competition news

Captain's Roll-up - Report from Brian Terry

Countbacks were required to separate first from the second and the third from the fourth in the Captain's Roll-up on Wednesday, 29th August. First on 37 points (21 on the back nine) was Chris Barber followed by Kamran Etebar who had 18 on the back nine. Third was Matt Heather with 36 points (15 on the last six) and Ian Trevers was fourth with 14 on the back six. Congratulations to all players on the leaderboard.

The next Roll-up is on Wednesday, 26th September and, with only two more competitions to go in the eclectic competition, the Captain still leads with 17 points from Ed Shanley on 12 points.

Chris Barber and The Captain

Bank Holiday Monday Mixed Foursomes

Well done to Sarah and Alex Langlands on coming first with a great score of 44 points in the Bank Holiday Monday Mixed Foursomes.

Second were Tina and Kevin Thomas with 39 points (ocb) and in third place came Jane and Ian Kimber with 39 points.

Zigzaggers and Ladies Mixed greensomes trophy

Well done to Janet Lea and Ian Kimber on winning the Zigzaggers and Ladies Mixed greensomes trophy.

Alex Langlands, the Ladies' Captain and Sarah Langlands

Ian Kimber and Janet Lea with the Ladies' Captain and John Gilkes

Staff night out

Last night 25 members of staff went to Top Golf as a thank you for all their hard work during the season.

Well done to greenkeeper Jack Cleaver who had the winning score.

West Hill Staff at Top Golf

Ladies news

Congratulations to Lynne Daniel and Jane Kimber who won Divisions 1 and 2 of the medal yesterday with nett 74s. Julie Wilding was second in Div 1 with nett 74 and Tina Thomas was second in Div 2 with nett 74.

Upcoming Events

Friday 7 September - Weekday Stableford
Saturday 8 September - Centenary Foursomes Trophy
Friday 14 September - President's Cup Dinner
15/16/22/23 September - President's Cup
Friday 21 September - Seniors FCBrown Stableford
Sunday 23 September - Norris Foursomes
Monday 24 September - Captains' Charity Day
Wednesday 26 September - Captain's Roll Up & Lunch
Sunday 30 September - Club Stableford

Setting your sights

How many times do you find yourself lining up your shot and thinking "this is about an 8-iron from here to the pin", only to find that you end up 10-15 yards short of the hole? Being able to utilise accurate yardages is a key step to taking your game to the next level, which is why we'd recommend using a GPS device to ensure you always know exactly how far you have left to the pin.

Information at a glance

If you are yet to make the step into GPS assistance, why not try out the Garmin Approach S20? The watch's high-sensitivity GPS receiver gives you the distance data you need to fire away with confidence and hone in on the pin. You'll have distance to the front, back and middle of the green, as well as hazards, doglegs and layups.

watch our review >

We're here to help

The season is coming to a close and that means it's more important than ever to work hard on the parts of your game that are letting you down. Maybe you aren't getting enough distance on your drives or perhaps your chipping simply isn't up to scratch - either way, we're here to help.

Lessons and coaching

If you find yourself making poor decisions time and time again, why not book yourself in for a playing lesson so that we can help you to think your way to a better score? Alternatively, come and speak to us about a long-term plan - we offer various lesson packages which we can tailor to suit your needs.

Have you been custom fitted?

Custom fitting is particularly helpful and it's not just for low handicappers either - the more you struggle with distance and accuracy, the more there is to gain from playing with clubs that are tailored to your swing. We stock several brands in-store, each with a model in their line-up to suit mid to high handicappers, so come and challenge us to improve your game - we're certain we can.

contact the team >

Spotlight: ProQuip Pro-Flex EVO Gilet

With summer coming to an end and wetter climes fast approaching, the clothing you wear on the golf course becomes even more important.

ProQuip believe it has the perfect solution to combining freedom of movement and staying dry in its Pro-Flex EVO windproof gilet. Quilted panels with Thinsulate lining provide exceptional warmth, whilst the knitted power stretch fabric means your swing won't be affected by the additional layer.

watch our review >

Video of the Week

In this exclusive interview with Foremost TV, golfing superstar Rory McIlroy talks through the secrets of his game, some of which might surprise you.

I hope you have a great week. If you need any help of advice, please visit the golf shop and we will be delighted to help. Guy and the golf team.

West Hill Golf Club
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