Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we have all the latest news, events and offers from here at Lyme Regis Golf Club. Enjoy the read. |
Ryder Cup hopefuls staking their claim The final leaderboard at last week’s Italian Open made for interesting reading. Home favourite Francesco Molinari was attempting back-to-back victories after his previous week’s triumph at Wentworth but had to settle for second place, one behind Thorbjørn Olesen who captured his fifth European Tour title in the process. Both golfers will have their eyes firmly set on a place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team come September as well as several top-10 finishers from the Italian Open such as Cabrera-Bello, Sullivan, Poulter and Willett. Someone else looking to compete in Paris is young American Bryson DeChambeau who conjured up a timely victory at the Memorial Tournament. There were several stories at the beginning of the week including Justin Rose’s opportunity to rise to the top of the world rankings with a win (he finished T6) and Tiger Woods’ latest event of his eye-catching comeback (he led the field in several tee-to-green categories but faced putting woes throughout the week to end up six shots back), but DeChambeau stole the headlines with his playoff win to secure PGA title number two. |
How’s your game holding up?
If your golf game hasn’t got off to a great start this year, it’s time to do something about it. Going out on the golf course week after week and doing the same things will rarely lead to success and, if anything, will result in you getting frustrated. We have years of experience and the expert knowledge to help you with every part of your game, and with more great weather and golf on the horizon; now is a great time to consider some lessons or upgrading your equipment. Contact the team here. We are currently running our Complete Equipment Solution promotion where we are offering to custom fit you for FREE and give you a FREE after-sales lesson once your new clubs arrive. However, this will only last until the end of the month so don't delay it any longer. |
Motocaddy trolley trade in offer Motocaddy has launched a national trolley trade-in promotion where you can claim £50 cashback on a new lithium trolley when you trade in one of your old trolleys, it doesn’t even have to work. For more information on this offer pop in store to talk to one of our staff or give the Pro Shop a call.
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Offer of The Week Our offer of the week will be renewed for the week beginning June 11th so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some fantastic deals.
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Greenkeepers Work Work being done week commencing Monday 4th June: Spray primo (growth regulator) on all tees, long rough, tee banks and greenside banks Spray feed and primo on all the greens Fix greens spiker (only managed to Spike five greens last week as we had problems with the spiker) Service machines
Clean and tidy mower container
Clean area below veg plot with our digger Tarmac pot holes in car parks
Trim greens and tees sprinklers
Trim 100yd discs and junior tee markers
Start to Trim and Spray primo around all bunker edges
Peter Connett (Head Greenkeeper).
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Trolley Shed Can I please remind everyone to make sure they close the trolley shed once they are finished in there. We have had a few complaints from people saying that the door has been left open.
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Club Matches Knighton Heath team - All the best for the players who have been selected for an away match against Dorset Golf & CC on Monday 11th June: Rob Clapp, Bob Taylor, Peter Cogan, Gareth Williams, Charles Vane Percy, George Skellern, Arthur Daines, David Lines, Ted Scott & Malcolm Wilson. Bridport Bowl - Good luck to the players who have been selected to represent Lyme Regis in the Bridport Bowl on Wednesday 13th June away to Crane Valley: Malcolm Wilson, Nic Snape, Geoff Moss, Tim Daniel, Dave Riches, Les Bounds, Mark Lewis (8), Mark Lewis (12). We have a mixed match at home to Taunton & Pickeridge on Sunday 17th June so anyone who is interested in participating please be sure to put your name on the sign up sheet at the golf club.
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Golf Week We hope all of our members and visitors had a fantastic week at our golf week event this past week. We have had many compliments about the course and how friendly the golf club is, so I would like to thank all the members, greenkeepers and staff for their hard work and kindness. |
Roll up times
Can each roll up please make sure they collect their sheet of players before going out and sign everyone in. No tee times will be taken off any roll ups, this is just so that we can free the crossover time up for other members. |
125th Anniversary week
This year we are holding a week full of events to celebrate our 125th anniversary. Monday, 9 will be Seniors day, Tuesday, 10 will be mixed day, Wednesday, 11 will be men’s day, Thursday, 12 will be ladies’ day and Saturday, 14 will be all members day. May I remind everyone that they can bring a guest with them to one of these days for only £10, this includes prizes and a meal afterwards, an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on. |
125th Anniversary - Fastest round of Golf
On Friday 13th July, as a part of the 125th anniversary celebrations we are to make an attempt on the world record for “The Fastest Round Of Golf by a Team of Players”. According to the Guinness book this stand at 13 minutes and 52 seconds and is held by Farnham Golf Club. This is somewhat confusing because twenty-five years ago a team accomplished this feat in twelve minutes! There is no limit to the size of the team and so the more members, men, ladies and juniors we have taking part, the greater are our chances of success.
We are hoping that as many of you as possible will join in this piece of enjoyment. Low handicap players will be playing the tee shots and groups of golfers will be positioned ready to advance the ball to the green, where chippers and putters will be holing out. As soon as one hole is completed the next tee shot is struck. The record does not require the same ball to be used throughout the round. We will also need members to indicate the direction of the tee shots and at some holes to telegraph ‘Go’ to the next tee shot. We hope that the press and local TV will take interest which should add to the feel-good factor. The event will take place at 6.00pm and will be followed by a barbecue. |
Men’s This Sunday just gone was our golf week individual competition. 1st Tim Daniel 39 points 2nd Jason Lindley 39 points 3rd Neal Cullen 37 points Twos - Neil Smith on 8, Steve Mudford on 18 and Barry Ebdon on 9. All 2s money credited to accounts.
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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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