Hello golfers,
I hope this newsletter finds you well.
A Message from Ben Daniels:
As one of my valued clients, I wanted to get in touch to offer you the first preview of an exciting programme I'm rolling out in January 2016, before I reach out to the rest of the club next week, as I'm only looking to take on five students.
This intensive program is designed for the golfer who is serious about improving and becoming more skillful and consistent out on the course. If one of your goals for 2016 is to raise your game then this structured programme, along with my guidance and assistance, is foolproof in helping you to achieve your goals.
So, what will you receive?
Introducing Ben's 2016 Golf Programme
- Weekly tuition every month for a year
- Monthly 5 hole course assessment
- Access to online swing analysis with CAPTURED, lesson notes, YouTube sharing.
- We will connect each week to discuss your game and help improve on where your weaknesses lie, with the focus primarily on lowering your scores out on the course.
Tailored to you and your game, each month we'll set specific goals based on analysis to develop your skills and ability.
Main Outcomes
- Improve your score
- Increase consistency
- Obtain higher golf education
- Develop and hone your skills
- Strengthen your weaknesses
- Learn to enjoy the sport for what it is
For you, the cost for this annual programme is only £599.00 (or two six month payments of £350.00). If you're looking to invest more in yourself in 2016, this is a great way to do it!
Take advantage of this value package now and you'll get an extra month added to the programme for FREE, as we'll begin the course in December.
Note: *If you have any current outstanding lessons with me and wish to join this programme the balance will be deducted from the annual fee*
Please note, for you to get the full advantages of this programme it will take commitment, so please consider whether you can meet the demands of the programme. I believe the overriding reason for the success of this programme is the commitment from both parties.
Of course, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Come and have a chat with us in the pro shop if you are interested, or click here to get in touch.
With Best Wishes,
Ben Daniels
Teaching Professional
Summer Plate Final
The Plate final was played last Saturday between
Phil Rhodes and
Neil Tunbridge. A very tight and good humoured match was eventually won by Neil on the 17th.
The weather conditions were rather damp and the course playing very long off white tee positions.
Well played gents!
Refurbishment of the Foyer Toilets Work is underway on the toilets in the foyer. These will be out of action for approximately 2 weeks so apologies for any inconvenience caused.
London Golf Show Update As previously mentioned in an earlier newsletter, Bletchingley Golf Club had a stall at the show for the 3 days. It was extremely productive and we met many people who live mainly in Surrey, Kent and Essex. I believe it proved to be a worthwhile exercise and something we will be looking at again next year.
For any of you who have not attended before it is something that shouldn't be missed.
Orpheus Carol Service
Monday, 7 December at 7.30pm
St Mary's Church, Bletchingley, Surrey
Featuring
Richard Stilgoe, Orpheus students and the St Mary's Choir
For tickets please contact
John Donelan £5 per ticket
CONGU changes 2016 - final decisions - Wednesday, 17 June
All Changes take effect from 1st January 2016
1. Manual - It was agreed that a shorter booklet containing the principal changes would be produced to be used as an addendum to the existing Manual. This revision would be limited to 2016-2017. The Manual still to be produced electronically including the CSS tables.
2. Calendar year to be adopted - 1 Jan to 31 Dec.
3. Initial Handicaps - to be allocated in line with Annual Handicap Review formula/algorithm.
4. Handicap Category Boundaries - It was agreed that no change would be made to the existing handicap category boundaries. However a new `Club Handicap` will be introduced for clubs who wish to allocate a handicap higher than 28/36 for use in club run events. This handicap will only be valid at the player's home club and cannot be used in opens etc.
5. Preferred Lies - Each National Union to have discretion to adopt a preferred lie period within their jurisdiction. England Golf will remain as 1st October to 30th April, preferred lies outside this period must be authorised by your County Union/Association.
6. CSS Calculation for men - to include Cat. 4 players in the same manner as Ladies CSS calculation.
7. Qualifying Nine Hole Scores. a. A score returned better than, or within, BZ will have 18 points added to create an 18 hole score. b. A score returned outside BZ will be doubled c. 9-Hole Scores will be included in the ESR process.
8. Continuous handicap Review - Introduction of a process to flag players with 7 consecutive 0.1 handicap increases so that Handicap Committees can review and apply an immediate handicap increase if required.
9. 4BBB Handicap allowance to be increased from ¾ to 90%.
10. Competition Status a. Re-allocation of 'c' status handicap will require scorecards for 54 holes, in any permutation of 9 and 18-hole scores. b. All Unions/Associations to use 'c' Competition Handicap Status from 1 Jan 2016. c. Reactivation of 'c' status Handicap after handicap lost - if a player with a 'c' Competition Handicap leaves club membership but re-joins within a period of 12 months his handicap will be re-instated as 'c'.
11. Supplementary Scores a. May be returned at all GB&I clubs of which a player is a member. b. Acceptable over 9-holes (Handicap Categories 2 and above). c. Unlimited for handicaps 28/36 to 54
12.Exceptional Scoring Reductions (ESRs) a. Table has been amended to reduce severity of reductions. b. ESRs will only be applied based on a pair of exceptional scores (ES). Eg. ES1 + ES2 = ERS1, ES3 + ES4 = ESR2
Further detail will be added to the England Golf Website as soon as possible, Please
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