Hello golfers,
Since his death last September, many tributes have been paid to golfing legend Arnold Palmer as the game recognised his many achievements in a career that spanned over 50 years. This week's Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill is the first playing of the event since his death, with many of the world's best players teeing it up at Bay Hill to remember Arnie's swashbuckling style. I'm sure as the week goes on more and more great stories and memories will be recounted as the man known as 'The King' is honoured not just in the USA, but around the world.
Many of you may have noticed that work has commenced on the paths between the car park and the first and 10th tees, which should be completed in the next two - three weeks. During this time can all members take note of and adhere to the footpath diversions around the clubhouse so the works can proceed without delay. Monday, 20 March will also see Simon and his team begin the annual course works including hollow-tyning and top dressing the greens with sand, which helps to aerate the soil and produce healthy playing surfaces throughout the busy summer months. Temporary greens will be in play while this work takes place. There will also be further top dressing sessions on the afternoons of Monday, 3 April (front 9) and Tuesday, 4 April (back 9).
This year's County Cards have now been delivered and are ready to collect from the pro shop. County Cards can be used at many clubs both locally and nationwide to obtain a reduced green fee should you wish to play there. For more information, please click here.
Kind Regards,
Paul Schunter
Director of Golf & Operations
Win A Driver For A Fiver!
We are running a new promotion to kick start the 2017 season with a raffle to win a brand new driver to take onto the fairways this year. Tickets cost £5 each with the winner receiving a fully custom fitted driver of their choice from the brands we stock including the Callaway Big Bertha Epic and the TaylorMade M series. There are only a limited number of tickets available, so make sure you enter by visiting the pro shop sooner rather than later. There will be a maximum of four tickets available per person and the draw will be made on Friday, 31 March. Good luck!
Thai Cup
Winners - Steve Shew and Stuart Kirk - 42 points.
St. Patrick's Plate
Winners - Malcolm Ralston and Dave Kendle - 39 points.
Ladies Blackford Cup
First place - Glynis Cook nett 72 (on countback) and in second place - Shirley Eades nett 72 (on countback).
Mid-week Stableford
Division One - First place - Andy Spicer - 36 points (on countback) and in second place - Len Moore -36 points.
Division Two - First place - Farro Jalalpour - 36 points and in second place - Gerry O'Doherty - 34 points.
Match Results
Ladies Daily Mail vs. Banstead Downs - CGC won 3&2.
Vets vs. Effingham - CGC lost 7-1.
Junior U'18's Rookie League vs. Camberley Heath - CGC won 2-0.
Surrey 5's vs. Braeside - CGC won 5-0.
Social Events
A new year means plenty more chances to enjoy one of the many social events we have lined up at Cuddington this year, including:
This year's St. Patrick's Day celebrations will take place on Saturday, 18 March, with music provided by Wraggle Taggle one of the most popular traditional Ceilidh bands in London. The event is open to members and their guests with tickets costing £38 per person which includes dinner, music and dancing.
Following this year's AGM our incoming Captain Ian Cochrane will once again be hosting an AGM party from 7.30pm on Saturday, 25 March. Tickets cost £10 per person which includes a light supper and a disco. This is open to both members and guests with the dress code smart casual.
On Sunday, 26 March we will be holding our Mother's Day Lunch. There will be selection of starters followed by a carvery or fresh fish dish as a main, with puddings or a selection of cheese to round off the meal. The three course lunch, which includes coffee and mints, is priced at £25.50 for adults and £13.50 for children under 12. This event is usually extremely popular so please make sure you book your table ASAP.
Our popular Jazz Evening returns on Saturday, 22 April with The Man Overboard Quintet performing their take on a repertoire of tunes made famous by the likes of Billie Holiday, Django Reinhardt, the Mills Brothers, Duke Ellington and Fats Waller. There will be a two course pre-jazz dinner (at 6:00pm), with the jazz beginning at 8:00pm. Tickets cost £36 per person for food and jazz and £18 per person for jazz only.
To book your spot at any of the events please email Sally in the Office by clicking here or by adding your name to the sign-in sheet on the main noticeboard.
Tee Reservations
Thursday, 16 March - Ladies Blackford Cup, AM Only.
Friday, 17 March - No tee reservations.
Saturday, 18 March - No tee reservations.
Sunday, 19 March - Kelso Foursomes Match, 12:30pm, 1st tee.
Monday, 20 March -
Vets vs. Bletchingley, 8:15am - 8:45am - 1st tee and 8:30am - 8:45am - 10th tee.
Major course works begin.
Tuesday, 21 March -
Wednesday, 22 March - Major course works.
Thursday, 23 March - Golf Society x 20, 10:30am, 1st tee.
TaylorMade Fitting Day
On Wednesday, 29 March Chris will be running a TaylorMade Fitting Day from 10:00am until 4:00pm. He will have a full range of drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons to try in both the M1 and M2 models.
To book your appointment please get in touch with us by clicking here or by speaking to one of the pro shop team.
Ladies Swing Out Sister Sale
As we head towards some warmer spring weather, there are some fantastic savings to be had on our autumn/winter collection from Swing Out Sister. All items are now 30% OFF the marked price, including rotational items. These discounts are only available on items in store and while stocks last. The spring/summer collection will be unveiled in a special showcase event after the ladies competition on Tuesday, 24 April.
New FootJoy Products
We have now taken delivery of the new FootJoy Pro S/L shoe, the launch of which has been eagerly anticipated since it began to surface on the Professional Tours towards the end of 2016. The shoe boasts ChromoSkin leather (by Pittards of England) which has been used to create a luxurious feel and improved fit. This premium leather offers exceptional levels of supple support and long lasting comfort that will enhance walking comfort. The shoes are available in four colour options including the BOA lacing system on the white/black model, they are priced at £130 (laced) and £140 (BOA). We also now have in stock FootJoy's new range of spring shirts and knitwear, with some smart new designs on offer. The shirts start from £47.50 with the knitwear from £50.
New Titleist Pro V1 And Pro V1x Balls
The 2017 Titleist Pro V1 golf balls are now on sale, with plenty of changes inside the ball that make their performance even better than before. The new 2017 Titleist Pro V1 features a Next Generation 2.0 ZG Process Core that benefits from a new formula that generates lower spin and faster ball speeds, with the biggest spin reductions noticeable in the long game. The number of dimples on both balls hasn't changed, but the cast in which the dimples are created are now laser-etched meaning improved dimple consistency ball-to-ball. As a result, golfers can expect a more aerodynamically consistent ball flight and a tighter peak-height window on each shot's apex. The Pro V1's cover will also continue to deliver great short-game performance with long-lasting durability thanks to a soft Urethane Elastomer that is precisely formulated to deliver control with soft feel. How do you know which Titleist ball is right for you? Let Titleist help you out a bit by clicking here. The balls remain priced at £12 per sleeve or £42 per dozen.
