Hi everyone, 

Well I have to start by mentioning yet another hole-in-one! This past Sunday saw nearly 100 players in the Ken Stevens Memorial enjoying rare conditions for the time of year. The latest ace fell to Alan Yore on the 16th who not only scooped the entire 2s pot, but also scored a fantastic 42 points playing off eight to win the competition. Huge congratulations to Alan who I have known since my days at Herne Bay Golf Club. The ace is one thing but the score is far more what Alan is capable of - keep it up, Al!


 

The week has continued with lovely weather as well. As I write this (on Wednesday evening) I note that it may turn nasty on Thursday but every nice day should be made the most of right now. I did, of course, only get back from Portugal on Saturday and I can report the weather is a lot warmer there! Many of you have expressed an interest in a trip there yourselves and certainly I have heard many of you who are considering Simon's trip to Cyprus. With that in mind I am putting together a package for later next year that will include playing the Oceanico Victoria course sometime before the Portuguese Masters is held there. More details to follow in coming weeks.


 

While the weather here is doing its best to keep us all playing, we know the wetter conditions will arrive soon! 

We are about to receive the new Vancouver and Whisperdry waterproof suits from Sunderland which will certainly keep you out on the course this winter - click on the links to learn more. The Whisperdry in particular is incredibly quiet, light and stretchy and as Warren in the shop thought, doesn't feel like a waterproof jacket at all. If you're someone who struggles with wearing waterproofs this may be the one for you. For a suit with the Whisperdry jacket the price will be £199 whereas the Vancouver, which we sold out of last year, will be £149. We have different colours and sizes arriving this week and ladies as well. Most importantly the trousers come in different leg lengths and can be bought for £69 separately.

We have already been selling our Glenmuir crested lambswool stock very well and we have more arriving as a result. Please remember if we don't have exactly what you want then we can always get it for you very quickly either crested or non-crested.

It's also that time of year nearly and as a result we will start selling Christmas Draw numbers this weekend. Top prize this year will be a PING G30 driver worth £250 but there will also be the usual mixture of Christmas prizes including food, drink, electricals and other golf items. All in all there will be prizes to a value of well over £1,000 so get you tickets as soon as you can so you don't miss out!


 

Lastly, just to repeat our winter coaching offer:

5 x 30 minute lessons for £99!

Both Simon and I have had a number of people take up this offer already but there is still room for a few more. I have to mention Jim McDonald who, after his first of five lessons, went out and shot 42 points in the Winter League this week. Not enough to win, incredibly, but a great result nonetheless. Keep the practise up Jim, and all of you! Get in touch here to book your package.