Steven Cookson

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail we preview the key holes at Carnoustie, and some tips on how to hole more putts without having to change your stroke.

Enjoy this week’s read!

Club news

Bletchingley Golf Club Brochure

In August of this year, we will be aiming to take delivery of several thousand copies of a very high quality, glossy, colour brochure of Bletchingley Golf Club.

The brochure will be designed to profile our club in some depth and will be used by us to consolidate our identity and raise awareness in the local area. We shall also have marketing collateral to help attract more functions such as weddings & parties to use our facilities and to offer opportunities to partner with local businesses for such things as golf days, networking clubs & conferences or meetings. Interspersed between those pages dedicated to the course & its facilities will be a variety of display adverts.

We will offer and encourage as many of our members, guests and visitors as we can throughout the year to take and share copies of the brochure and the publisher will externally distribute a quantity to local residential areas. All advertisers such as dentists, solicitors, accountants, car dealers etc. will also be encouraged to display & distribute as many copies as possible.

The brochure will be on display in the club for a minimum of twelve months (more likely 18 months) and be placed in high visibility areas around the site.

An opportunity exists for any members who own their own business to be profiled in our brochure.

NATURALLY WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER FIRST REFUSAL ON SPACE IN THE BROCHURE TO OUR MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY THE PRIME POSITIONS FOR GREATER IMPACT AND VISIBILITY.

Regarding the remaining space, the publisher will take care to ensure there are only established and appropriate businesses in the brochure with products or services perceived as being of interest or benefit to both the club and of course our members.

The publisher will offer preferential terms as follows for members only – these will not be available to non-members.

- Substantially discounted rate of £950.00 for inside front and inside back covers - no VAT.
- Substantially discounted rate of £500.00 for full pages - no VAT.

- Substantially discounted rate of £300.00 for half pages - no VAT.

- A free design service for advert creation.
- Exclusivity (to lock out competitors)
- Account status (pay 50% on receipt of invoice, 50% on pre-publication printers proof)

Should you have an interest please contact me as soon as possible.

CSI Hub privacy settings

For any members that have registered with the CSI Hub would they please amend their privacy settings if they are entering any knockout competitions or club matches, so that your contact details are visible in the members hub. This issue is extremely frustrating for all concerned and creates more work for opponents or committees when trying to make contact to arrange fixtures and team events. If you require any further assistance with this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01883 744848.

AGM notice

Tuesday, 18 September

Nominations for committee membership should be submitted to the Hon Secretary (John Blackley) by Wednesday, 18 July 2018.

Similarly, any request for an issue to be raised at the AGM, under “Any Other Business” must be submitted in writing to the Hon Secretary by Wednesday, 18 July 2018.

The minutes of the 2017 Club AGM will be available on the night as will the agenda for this year.

Regards,
John Blackley

Captain's Day Raffle prize

The bearer of raffle ticket number 336 would they please come along with their ticket and collect their prize from my office please.

Tour news

The key holes at Carnoustie

The Open Championship is underway at one of the most difficult courses on the championship’s rota – Carnoustie. We take a look at the key holes which could see the Claret Jug won or lost.

Hole 6 (Hogan’s Alley)

Named after the legendary Ben Hogan who won the Open Championship in 1953, this menacing par-5 is where Carnoustie starts to come into its own. Wind direction is normally against the player, adding extra distance to an already lengthy hole.

Out of bounds is a constant threat on both the drive and the second shot, with a relatively straightforward approach to an undulating green the only reprieve. If a player leaves Hogan's Alley with a five, they'll be pleased.

Hole 16 (Barry Burn)

At 248 yards, you might wonder if its even possible to make par at this infamous par-3. That was certainly the case for Tom Watson in 1975, who failed to card a three throughout the tournament. A prevailing wind usually blowing against the player, along with significant hazards at the front of the green, means Barry Burn’s reputation as one of Carnoustie’s toughest holes is justly deserved.

Hole 18 (Home)

And you thought the 16th was hard! The final hole at Carnoustie, Home, is potentially the most difficult finishing hole in tournament golf – fairway bunkers line the right-hand side of the fairway, whilst the burn awaits for any drives to the right or left of the hole.

The burn then snakes devilishly back round in front of the green, waiting to collect any mishit approach shots.

Jean Van De Velde will have plenty of advice to offer on how not to play this hole; he carded a seven in 1999 after finding the burn, leading to Paul Lawrie winning the tournament in a play-off.

It's good to push

If you haven’t used a push trolley for a while then it’s definitely worth trying one in the not too distant future. In years gone by they were made of metal and were heavy to use, but that couldn’t be further from the truth with today’s lightweight options.

Nice and easy
This BIG MAX IQ+ 360 push trolley is a great option and tips the scales at just 6.3kg, which makes it effortlessly easy to push so you remain full of energy to the end of your round.

As well as its lightweight frame, it boasts a 360-degree front wheel so you can steer it to any spot with ease (watch our video to see for yourself), plus a handbrake and a spacious console that has room for all of your valuables and accessories.

If the white frame in this photo isn't to your liking, the IQ+ 360 is also available in black as well as black and red.

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Roll, roll, roll the ball

For many golf fans, this week is the most exciting of the year as the world’s best players head to the British Isles for The Open Championship at Carnoustie. Links golf throws up several unique challenges that many tour pros don’t experience all too often, the greens being a classic example.

Unlike driving off the tee or hitting into greens when they have to consider the wind, club selection and much more, on the greens, like Carnoustie’s 18th (above), all the pros have to worry about is line and speed. The latter relies on getting the ball rolling quickly and smoothly, which is helped by the faces on modern putters.

The Odyssey EXO Seven for example, has a new White Hot insert that creates an incredibly soft feel. This insert is combined with Microhinge technology where miniature hinges flex at impact to create an initial lift with immediate forward roll to aid consistent distance control and help the ball stay on line.

watch our video >

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Video of the Week

It's Open Championship week at Carnoustie, so Foremost TV caught up with past champion Henrik Stenson to talk Carnoustie, his chances at claiming a second Claret Jug this week, and his infamous battle with Phil Mickelson.

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Steve

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