Cuddington Professional Shop

Hello Golfers,

As another week goes by I am pleased to say that the course is looking fantastic and I hope you are all enjoying it.

Entry to this year's Pro-Am on Sunday, 8 July opens on Sunday morning with the sign-up sheet in the professional's shop. There are limited spaces available which can be taken on a first come first served basis from 7:30am. This is the biggest Pro-Am we have had in recent years and is already heavily sponsored so definitely not an event to be missed. With the Surrey Open being played on the two days immediately following... the Pro-Am we will be attracting a good field of Professionals in both events. If you are unable to play in the Pro-Am spectators are welcome in the Surrey Open.

Wednesday Evening Stablefords have now been running for a few weeks and are once again proving very popular. If you can't make the golf on the Wednesday afternoon, it is worth remembering that Andrew and his team are also running the Wednesday dinners and what better way to enjoy an evening then sitting on the terrace at Cuddington having a nice meal.

Over the next few weeks we are going to trial the way you are charged for competitions. Any competition that you usually pay for in the pro shop in cash e.g. – Mid-week Stableford, Monthly Medal etc. will be charged on your members' card. Where possible please ensure you have enough credit on your swipe card. The first competitions to be trialled in this way are Sunday, 10 June, and Wednesday, 13 June. This does not affect Ladies Tuesday Competitions or Wednesday Evening Stablefords.

Thank you to everyone who has signed-up for the Captain's Ball so far. There is still some availability and remember there is not a marquee this year, so sign-up quickly to prevent disappointment. Please remember that the charges for this event will be taken in advance on Friday, 29 June from your swipe cards.

Congratulations to Robin Boss who achieved a hole-in-one on the 13th hole last Saturday whilst playing with David Jones, Alistair Newlands and Mark Robson.

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

Club news

British Masters Marshalling at Walton Heath - Wednesday, 10 October - Sunday, 14 October

Having provided on many occasions the opportunity to Marshall at US Open qualifying, Cuddington members now have the opportunity to volunteer to marshall at the British Masters which also takes place at Walton Heath this year. 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

Warren League vs. Betchworth- Cuddington won 2.5 - 1.5.
Hilliard League vs. Kingswood - Cuddington lost.
Vets vs. Banstead Downs - Cuddington lost 4 - 2.

Generations Cup

Junior and Parent - Ollie Carter and Sarah Parrish (35 points).
Parent and Junior Over 19 - Norman and Richard Schunter (30 points).
Junior and Guest - Ryan Gallagher and Wayne Kelly (35 points).
Junior and Adopted Parent - James Crossett and Annalie Wilson (32 points).

Ladies EWGA Medal (OOM 3)

Silver Division - First place - Tana Churchill (68) and in second place - Julie Goodfellow (71 on countback).
Bronze Division - First place - Kate Brown (65) and in second place - Rosamund Austin (72).

Ladies 9 Hole Competition

First place - Melanie Harcus (16 points) and in second place - Pat Burstow (15 points).

Upcoming events

Tee Reservations

Friday, 8 June - Vets Summer Meeting (Course closed until 12:00pm).

Saturday, 9 June - Ladies EWGA Medal (OOM 3).

Sunday, 10 June - Club Monthly Stableford.

Monday, 11 June - Vets Stableford (8:00am - 9:00am - 1st tee).

Tuesday, 12 June - Ladies Shires Cup.

Wednesday, 13 June - Mid-week Stableford.

Thursday, 14 June -

Golf Society (8:45am - 9:30am - Both tees).
Golf Society (1:30pm - 3:00pm - 1st tee).

Friday, 15 June - No reservations.

Saturday, 16 June - Hilliard League vs. The Addington (9:00am - 9:20am).

Social Events

Coming up shortly we have:

Father’s Day - Please be reminded that we are running a Father’s Day Carvery. Please book directly with Andrew or email office@cuddingtongc.co.uk.
Sunday Lunches 2018 - For further information on when Andrew and his team’s fantastic Sunday Lunches will be held this year, please click here.
Captain’s Ball - Saturday, 21 July - The Captain’s Ball, previously labelled the Summer Ball, will be taking place with its usual classy food and entertainment.

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.

Fairway wood off the deck

Being able to launch your fairway wood off the ground is a great attribute to have, especially when it comes to reaching those long par-4s and short par-5s. However, we know some of you struggle with this shot, so here is a simple drill to help turn things around.

Swing shallow to launch it high
Fairway woods are long and low lofted, which makes them tricky to get airborne. Many amateurs we teach lean back through impact in an effort to lift the ball up, but this typically results in a low strike on the club face and a weak, low ball flight.

Instead, try to brush the turf in front of your ball through impact. This will encourage you to keep your chest down longer, which can help you find the centre of the face and launch shots higher in the air. If you’re struggling to achieve this shallow swing action, try placing a glove around six inches in front of your ball and swing towards it after impact, as above.

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Adjustability? So what...

From changeable hosels to sliding weights, drivers have never been as adjustable as they are today. But how does this benefit you? Read on to find out what you have to gain from playing an adjustable driver.

Personalise your launch
All of Callaway's current drivers feature the brand’s OptiFit adjustable hosel, which allows us to optimise your trajectory so you can launch it higher or lower, as well as choosing between a neutral or draw lie angle setting to try to improve your dispersion.

Shot shape control
On the GBB Epic we can utilise a 17g sliding weight that Callaway says can alter your flight by 21 yards from left-to-right to give you better accuracy, distance and control. So if your ball flight tends to be a fade to the right, we can move this weight to counteract this shot shape, helping you to find more fairways.

Don't outgrow your driver
If you’re planning on improving your technique and making swing changes, having an adjustable driver that you can alter to suit your new swing is much cheaper than forking out for a new model.

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

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