Cuddington Professional Shop

Hello Golfers,

With the sun finally out the golf course has suddenly come to life. The definition has returned and the greens are running nicely. It will come as no surprise that we have been very busy over the last few days.

Please be aware that the guest green fee rates have now been increased to £30 Monday – Friday and £35 at weekends and Bank Holidays.

Members of our junior section have been busy again. This week it was the turn of the Gambels. Lucas finished runner-up in the Surrey Scratch Knockout Final, played at Worplesdon, which was a tight match. Unfortunately, Lucas lost on the final hole!Meanwhile, Austin has been selected to Captain the Surrey U16 Squad against Middlesex on Sunday, 29 April.

The final of last year’s Scratch Knockout has now been played and Scott Mutter beat Paul Freshwater 2&1. This was the first year the Scratch Knockout has been played for a while which was a success.

We will be starting it earlier this year so please keep your eyes peeled for information advertising when entries open.

If anyone would like to play in the Cuddington Decanter on Saturday, but has not entered yet please contact the professionals shop immediately as we can still currently accept a few more teams.

There are still one or two spots remaining for the “Return of the Liberators” Charity Day on Friday, 27 April. For further information and to see how this charity works with the WWII Veterans please visit their website by clicking here. There are limited spaces and slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

I hope you all enjoy the sunshine and look forward to seeing many of you over the next week.

Best regards,
Paul Schunter,
Director of Golf & Operations.

Shop news

TaylorMade Fitting Day

TaylorMade are running a Fitting Day with all of their products for 2018 on Saturday, 28 April between 12:00pm and 4:00pm.

If you would like to attend there are limited slots so please contact the professionals shop here ASAP.

New arrivals

The new Callaway Rogue drivers and irons are now available to demo and full fitting is available in our studio. Please click here for full information. Meanwhile, TaylorMade’s latest offerings the M3 and M4 will be available very shortly and you can read all about them by clicking here.
Following TaylorMade’s recent delivery issues we do now have a lot of it in stock and ready for you to try.
The new 2018 Vokey SM7 demo wedges have also just arrived and now available for you to try.

Club news

US Open Marshalling at the US Open Qualifying - Monday, 4 June

On Monday, 4 June Cuddington are providing a team of volunteers to marshall at the US Open Qualifying taking place at Walton Heath. This is a fantastic opportunity and anyone wishing to help should sign-up on the sheet found on the main noticeboard. Once Brian Groves has full details, he will then contact you with further information nearer the date.

Competition news

Match Results

Vets vs. Betchworth Park - Cuddington won 5.5 - 2.5.
Surrey Club Scratch Knockout vs. Camberley Heath - Cuddington lost 3.5 - 1.5.
Hilliard League vs. Betchworth - Cuddington lost 2.5 - 0.5.
Surrey Fives vs. Woodcote Park - Cuddington won 4 - 1.

Ladies Vets Cup and Evergreen Salver

First place - Hana Law (35 points) and in second place - Ann Brown (34 points).

Gent's Hunt Cup

Division One - First place - Richard Parr (66) and in second place - Austin Gambel (69).
Division Two - First place - Richard Clifford (72, countback) and in second place - David Draper (72).

Ladies EWGA Medal

First place - Julia Brick (75) and in second place - Tana Churchill (82).

Thai Cup

First place - Bernard and Barrie Capper.

St Patrick's Plate

First place - Robin Boss and Iain Johnson.

Upcoming events

Tee Reservations

Friday, 20 April - Vets and Ladies Derek Brown Trophy (8:30am - 9:30am - 1st tee and 8:30am - 9:00am - 10th tee).

Saturday, 21 April - Cuddington Decanter (12:00pm - 2:00pm - 1st tee).

Sunday, 22 April -

Warren League vs. Leatherhead (12:00pm - 1st tee).
Junior OOM Two (12:45pm - 1:30pm - 1st tee).
Juniors vs. Camberley Heath (12:15pm - 12:30pm - 10th tee).

Monday, 23 April - Vets Stableford (8:00am - 9:00am - 1st tee).

Tuesday, 24 April -

Ladies Five Club Stableford.
Golf Society x 15 (12:00pm - 10th tee).
Golf Society x 20 (12:30pm - 1st tee).

Wednesday, 25 April - John Ling Trophy (10:00am - 10:30am - 1st tee).

Thursday, 26 April -

Golf Society x 20 (9:00am - 1st tee).
Golf Society x 56 (10:00am - 11:00am - 1st tee and 10:00am - 10:40am - 10th tee).
Golf Society x 30 (1:00pm - 1st tee).
Golf Society x 20 (3:00pm - 1st tee - 9 holes).

Friday, 27 April - Return of the Liberators Golf Day (12:00pm - 5:00pm - Both tees).

Saturday, 28 April -

Gent's London Playing Fields Cup.
Ladies EWGA Medal (OOM 2).

Social Events

Coming up shortly we have:

Sunday Lunches 2018 - For further information on when Andrew and his team’s fantastic Sunday Lunches will be held this year, please click here.

To book your spot at any of these events please email Sally in the Office by clicking here or by adding your name to the sign-in sheet on the main noticeboard.

A change in distance

The changes to the Rules of Golf are fast approaching with 2019 now less than nine months away, so we thought we’d take a closer look at one common rule that’s getting a makeover.

Change of procedure when taking relief
When taking a penalty drop from a lateral water hazard, one option available to you is to drop a ball outside the hazard within two club-lengths of and not nearer the hole.

Under the new rule (17.1c), from 2019 you’ll need to use the longest club in your bag (other than a putter) to measure one club-length or two club-lengths depending on the situation.

The other alteration comes when dropping the golf ball. At present, you must drop your ball from shoulder height when taking relief, but this will change to knee height from 2019.

Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch below.

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Are you a V or X?

When it comes to golf balls, there are two questions we hear on an almost daily basis, both concerning Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to let you all know the answers...

What’s the difference between V and X?
Both of the Pro V1 balls are designed to provide long and short game performance, but there are subtle differences from tee-to-green.

While both feel soft, the Pro V1 is a little softer and has a penetrating flight that delivers more roll from the tee, whereas the Pro V1x feels firmer and flies higher.

Which one should I play?
If it’s a straight shootout between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, then you’re going to benefit from distance, control and feel either way.

Both models are used on tour by players such as Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, but it really comes down to your personal feel preference and which characteristics suit your game, which we can discuss during a ball fitting.

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Seen something you like?

We understand the convenience of shopping online, which is why we have our own Click and Collect solution in place.

It houses lots of the latest golfing products to hit the market, including stuff that we don’t stock in-store, all of which you can purchase online and collect from us in-store at your leisure. Click on the button below to explore our range.

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Video of the Week

Improving your short game is a sure-fire way to lowering your handicap, so investing in new wedges that are perfectly suited to your swing is a must. Watch this video as Foremost TV takes a closer look at the new Vokey SM7 wedges that have recently arrived in-store.

We look forward to seeing you at the club this week.

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