Roped off Areas

As there has been some heavy rainfall over the last week the greenkeepers have had to rope off some areas of the course, as they are starting to get fairly wet. These areas are not deemed G.U.R unless there is a sign stating otherwise. However we do want to ask all golfers not to take trolleys or buggies in these areas, and avoid walking in them where possible.

Changes to the second tee

Some of you may have noticed that we are currently making some changes to the men's competition tee on the second hole. During the summer we were given feedback from players that the tee was getting quite worn. We have therefore made the decision to lower the height of the tee slightly and make it much wider. This means that the greenkeepers will have greater flexibility over where the tee markers can be placed, meaning they can spread the wear on the tee. We feel that come the summer these changes will definitely make a noticeable improvement to the hole especially with the improved irrigation placed on the tee.

Murder Mystery

Thank you for the fantastic response from Members - there are about 10 places still available so make sure you sign up quickly if you don't want to miss a great evening. Could everyone who has signed up please make sure they pay in advance - either by cheque via the white postbox in the bar or online to the main members account. Please note that no payments will be accepted on the night - we will be far too busy!!

Winter Mixed Pairs Greensomes Knockout

Entry Fee - £5.00 per pair

To enter: please sign the sheet on the main noticeboard, and pay fee at the pro shop.

For those who would like to play but do not have a playing partner, please put your name on the list with 'partner needed' please. Thank you.

Surrey Wise Scheme

Are you looking to get back into work? Start a new business? Or would you like to learn some digital skills to benefit an existing business and meet some new women like you?

Surrey WISE is a new programme funded by the Government Equalities Office to support women across Surrey to build confidence in Digital Skills including how to use Social Media for business.

The course is valued at £500 but is FREE to the 100 women selected across Surrey. Read more at surreywise.co.uk

Apply NOW - Applications close December 31st 2014. Course to start January 2015.

At Bletchingley GC we have been given 10 places for the course, so if you are interested please contact Steven Cookson on 01883 74484 or email him at generalmanager@bletchingleygolf.co.uk, or click here to get in touch. 

Henrik Stenson is hoping to finish his European Tour campaign on a high by retaining the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai this week.

The 38-year-old Swede capped a memorable season at the Jumeirah Golf Estates last year when victory ensured he became the first man to win the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour and the European Tour's Race to Dubai in the same year.

Rory McIlroy has already wrapped up this year's Race to Dubai, but Stenson is second on the money list and is now seeking to successfully defend a title for the first time in his career.

"Last year was very special and I know it can't be as special this year because Rory has already won the overall race," said Stenson, who was 25 under par in beating Ian Poulter by six shots in Dubai 12 months ago.

"But I can make it a very special week for myself by playing well here and hopefully give myself a chance to win. I haven't defended a title as of yet, so I couldn't think of a much better place to do it than here this week.

"I'm pretty pleased with the overall performance this year. It was always going to be a tough one and, especially early in the season, it was tough. I was battling a bit of fatigue and when you're tired you don't have the energy to practice and get going with the game and then it just becomes a bit of a bad cycle.

"From late spring onwards it's been quite all right and I contended in a few events and had a couple of strong results. Overall it's not a bad season by any means.

"I think I got close to 200 world ranking points on the board, which is always a good indicator for a strong season. It's a win that's missing and hopefully I can take the opportunity here."

Stenson was third in the Turkish Airlines Open on Sunday, his 26th event of a season which will end with the Hero World Challenge - hosted by Tiger Woods - from December 4-7.