Hi everyone, I'm glad to be occupied with thisnews letter, as I'm still coming to terms withthe disastrous rugby result on Saturday evening.How England let that slip away was crazy,indiscipline was the problem, when will theylearn, still I'll be there again this comingweekend, ready for more nail biting against theWallabies its win or bust so here's hoping!!!.On the football front things went a bit betterfrom my point of view Man Utd top of the tablefor the first time in two and a half years, I'mnot at all sure it's going to last they stilldon't look the finished article to me. Thediehard Man City fan that's Daz Winfield, hasgone a little quiet for now just how I likeit!!. Locally the Mariners got back to winningways with a great 4-0 away win, let's hope theycan get on a good run and climb the table.
Goffin Cup
On the results front we had the Goffin cupplayed on Saturday the 26 September, I'mdelighted to report one of our newer members RichardLightowler ran out the winner with 40points, just edging out young Sam Bladeswho also had 40 points on count back. It's greatto see Richard in the winner's circle as he usesa buggy every game he plays due to a kneeproblem. He's got a great eye for a ball, havingplayed table tennis for England at his agelevel, in the few lessons we have had he veryquickly transferred this ability to his golfgame which is great to see. Third with 39 pointswas Mark Pearson who wastelling me what a great score he was on, until adodgy finish ended his push for the trophy.Still a fine score Mark well done.
Mid-week Medal
The Mid-week Medal played on the 24 Septemberwas won by Ian Blakewith a fine 89-21-68, winning by two shots fromBoyd Mawerwho shot 82-12-70. I know Ian is chuffed withthis, his been playing much better of late sowell done Ian.
Grimsby Telegraph Ladies Challenge -Thursday, 24 September
Cleethorpes Golf Club are extremely pleased toannounce that Alison Fletcherand Judith Gormanwon the Grimsby Telegraph Ladies Challengeknock-out competition which culminated in 8players playing a betterball competition atElsham Golf Club. Well done to Alison andJudith.
MacMillian Coffee Morning & Golf -Friday, 25 September 2015
Tohelp raise funds for this very worthy charity,the ladies of Cleethorpes golf Club decided tobake cakes and play golf.
The display of cakes certainly outweighed thedisplay of golf but a great morning was had byall particularly after tasting the produce onsale.
The golf was a 9 hole individual stablefordcompetition played off full handicap with a'hidden partner' twist which produced some verysurprising results.
The 'hidden partners' with the best score were:
1st Judith Gorman,Pam Arnelland NormaHall with 55 stablefordpoints.
2nd Lady Captain Anne Lambert,Gwen Farmeryand Pam Welbywith 53 points (on countback).
3rd Kate Appleyard,Jane Cannonand Sheila Walshalso with 53 points.
There was a raffle and 'count the sweets on thecake' competition which accrued a total of over£300.Well done to all who donated.
Millennium Cup - Sunday, 27 September2015
TheMillennium Cup, presented to the members ofCleethorpes Golf Club in 2000 by the captains'of that year Sue Belland Clarry Williamswere there today to present their trophy to thewinners of this greensomes, stablefordcompetition. The competition previouslycancelled because of atrocious rain, was playedin near perfect weather conditions, blue skies,warm and sunny - what more could you want. Thewinners certainly took advantage of theseconditions and dovetailed well to achieve awonderful score.
1st - Jan and TonyDann with 42 stableford points,2nd - Margaret and DaveQuantrill with 40 points and3rd - Lady Captain, Anne Lambertand Steve Irvingwith 37 points who took it on a countback from Gwenand Peter Farmery.
Just a couple of events to mention this week theLadies have a waltz onWednesday, 30 September, and there is a medalfor the gents on Saturday, 3October.
In the shop we have now started the winterlesson offer 10 half hour lessons for £100, flightscope fittings have gone really well, so if youare thinking of treating yourself in the nearfuture make sure you book in.
New arrivals
New pro-quip waterproof clothing is now in storewith PING shortly to arrive, great products agreat prices.
Don't forget loft and lie check up'sthey really make a difference to your game.
If your clubs need re-grippingthere is 20% offfor this week only 8 clubs or more.
Tip of the week
Get your alignment checked. The biggest fault isthe false idea that you should point your bodyat the target, big mistake, the club face shouldpoint to the target, and the body parallel tothe club face, book a lesson if this is one ofyour problems it can save a lot pain and anguishthis one mistake can cause so many bad shots tooccur.
