Next week sees the final major of the season take place at Whistling Straights as the world's best players compete for the USPGA Championship. Picking a winner is proving tricky after many strong showings in last week's WGC Bridgestone Invitational, which was won by Irishman Shane Lowry after he produced some miraculous recovery shots coming down the stretch on Sunday. With Rory McIlroy back in action following his ankle injury maybe the old saying of "beware the injured golfer" applies? Or will another Brit claim the title with Justin Rose looking to capture his second major?
5 Club Stableford
First place - Stuart Butt (41 points), second place - Mark Blackwell (40 points) and in third place - Gerry O'Doherty (38 points).
Ladies Past Captains' Trophy
First place - Ann Brown (37 points), second place - Cathy Graves (36 points) and in third place - Julie Kennedy (34 points).
Ladies Medal
Silver Division - First place - Ann Brown (nett 69 on countback) and in second place - Penny Rattle (nett 69).
Bronze Division - First place - Julie Goodfellow (nett 69 on countback) and in second place - Chris Tribe (nett 69)
Vets Stableford
First place - Rowland Kennedy (42 points) and in second place - Richard Clifford (41 points).
Club Matches
Warren League vs. Coulsden Court - CGC won 4-0
Captain's Prize and Charity Day
Entries are now open for this year's Captain's Prize and Charity Day which will be held on Saturday, 19 September. The fourball betterball event is open to all members (including five day members) and their guests with all green fees being waived for the afternoon. The cost for the day will be £30 per person which includes a two course dinner, prizes and a donation to Peter's chosen cause which this year is the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. There are currently some fantastic prizes lined up such as a three night stay at Quinta do Lago including golf and spa treatments. Make sure you enter soon using the sign in sheet on the main noticeboard to book your spot for one of the most popular days in the club diary!
Celts vs. English Match
Entries for this year's Celts vs. English match on Saturday, 26 September are now open via the sign-up sheet on the main noticeboard. The format of the day is arrival drinks, golf at 1pm, followed by a two course dinner and entertainment by comedian John Ryan with the tickets costing £35 per person. Click here to get in touch for more details.
Generations Cup
The Generations Cup is also open for entries and is due to be played on Sunday, 30 August. The event is open to parent/child pairings. Those wishing to play that don't have a child who plays can "adopt" a junior member for the afternoon. Please add your name to the sign in sheet on the main noticeboard if you wish to play as per usual. Please note that the Family Day will now be held at a later date and not on Sunday, 30 August.
Theatre Trips
With the next Theatre Trip to see the production of "Beautiful" in early September already sold out, planning has now begun for "Kinky Boots" in November. With an all-star cast and production team it is due to be a great day out. To register your interest in going please either add your name to the sign in sheet on the main noticeboard or contact Sally in the main office.
Defibrillator
The club has now taken delivery of a defibrillator which will located behind the bar in case of someone at the club suffering a heart attack. Given that it is possible an inexperienced rescuer may need to act as the first person on scene in an emergency, the fully automatic device gives voice and text prompts that coach the rescuer throughout each CPR cycle. Although we hope not to have to use the defibrillator, please be aware of its location if it is required.
Sign In Sheets
Starting on Monday, 17 August we will be trialling a new system where members will be asked to sign in with the pro shop before heading out onto the course. While tee times will not be available to book in advance, this system will give us a better idea of who is on the course at any given time which will help us manage the flow of the course during busy periods and to advise other members of the best time to start later in the day.
Tee reservations this week:
Wednesday, 12 August - Gents Midweek Comp (Divison One - Medal; Division Two - Stableford)
Thursday, 13 August -
Golf Society x 30, 9.30am 9 holes, 12.30pm 18 holes 1st Tee
Golf Society x 20 11am 18 holes, 4.30pm 9 holes 1st Tee
Golf Society x 18 2pm 1st Tee
Friday, 14 August - Ladies vs. Effingham 10.30am 1st Tee
Saturday, 15 August - Hilliard League vs. Shirley Park 9am 1st Tee
Sunday, 16 August - Ladies EWGA Medal 11.30am 1st Tee
Monday, 17 August - No tee reservations
Tuesday, 18 August -
Wednesday, 19 August - No tee reservations
Thursday, 20 August - Golf Society x 100 9am Both Tees
Titleist Ball Fitting Day
On Wednesday, 19 August our local Titleist rep Ben Welch will be at Cuddington to hold a ball fitting day. This will give you the opportunity to try all of Titleist's ball offerings and to find the one that suits your game best. The 30 minute sessions will be based primarily around the short game, with Ben also explaining what benefits each ball will offer to your full shots. To secure your appointment please click here to get in touch.
PING Fitting Day
A few days later on Friday, 21 August PING will be holding a fitting day focusing on their fantastic range of wedges and putters from 11am to 3pm. This will give you the opportunity to try their current range of products and also get some expert advice when choosing which style of wedge or putter will work best with your game. To secure your appointment for either day please click here to contact the pro shop as soon as possible!
Shop Promotions
We currently have some fantastic offers on Ladies Golfino clothing and men's Cutter & Buck shirts while stocks last. The Golfino range is now in its final sale phase, with discounts of up to 60% on some items, while there is 40% OFF all Cutter & Buck garments on our sale rail.
