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TOILETS ON THE COURSES
We can all be caught short from time to time and have to make an emergency rest
stop. Please can I ask you to use the toilets located around each of our courses at the Halfway Houses. If that simply is not possible, please ensure you are as discreet as
possible and well away from prying eyes, neighbours or even the golf holes themselves.
We have received complaints about the above which is not fair on onlookers or affected parties. Please do your best to use our facilities and respect your fellow
members and guests.
Thank you.
Philip Worthington Director of Golf
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MEN'S CHRISTMAS COMPETITION AND LUNCH
Old Course
Saturday 11 December, shotgun start at 8.30am
All Men Pass Holders with a WHS handicap are invited to play in the Men’s Christmas Competition and lunch on Saturday 11 December. Please sign-up in teams of four.
Single players looking to join a team can do so by emailing: [email protected]. Sign-up opens on
Saturday 13 November.
This will be a stableford team competition with four players per team and the best three scores counting on each hole. Please play with your Course Handicap. Six holes each are to played off the white, yellow and red tees and it is the team's choice which tees you tee off at each hole as long you drive from six white, six yellow and six red
tees. Please use the white indices.
Please collect your scorecard from Golf Reception on the morning of the competition. There will be a shotgun start at 8.30am. Teams playing from a tee with an (a) next to it are to tee off at 8.20am. The team with the best stableford score will win the
competition. Mulled wine and mince pies will be available at Halfway House.
Following the competition, there will be a two-course lunch served in the Cedar Room at 2.15pm. Dress code is smart casual and member contribution is £30.00 which
includes lunch and the entry fee. All players are expected to attend the lunch. If you are unable to attend the lunch, please do not sign-up for this competition. Following the meal, a presentation will take place where selected Honours Board trophies from
this year will be presented.
The maximum number of teams that can enter this competition is 33 so please sign-up early to avoid disappointment. Tee allocation will be finalised closer to the date of
the competition. Entries will be taken on a first come first served basis. Once the competition is full, teams will be placed on a reserve list.
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LADIES' CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS
Ladies' Christmas Waltz
Coronation Course Saturday 11 December, from 9.00am
Join us for the 123 Christmas Waltz. Please register online. Bookings open on
Saturday 13 November. All players are expected to attend the lunch. If you are unable to attend the lunch, please do not sign-up for this competition.
Please click here for more information.
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Ladies' Christmas Competition
Old Course Tuesday 14 December, shotgun start at 9.30am
Enjoy nine holes in teams of four with the best three ladies’ stableford scores
counting. Please sign-up online in teams of four. Single players looking to join a team should email: [email protected].
Bookings open on Tuesday 16 November.
Please click here for more information.
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GROUP COACHING FOR LADIES
John Noble is running group coaching sessions for the ladies. The classes will run
every Monday and Thursday from 10.00-11.00am starting on Monday 15 November until the week before Christmas.
Classes will be split into two groups: 0-24 handicap and 25 handicap and above.
Topics will rotate as follows:
1. Driving and irons
2. Short game and wedge play 3. Putting and green reading
The cost is £10.00 per member with a maximum of six per group.
If the sessions are over-subscribed we will try and put on additional classes.
Sign-up sheets are in the Ladies' Locker Room.
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CONGRATULATIONS LUCY
Congratulations to Lucy Brennan who reached the final of the Surrey Ladies' Spring Match Play, narrowly losing to Pam Mace from Sutton Green. Lucy is pictured above
at The Richmond Golf Club where the final took place.
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NEW YEAR'S EVE IN THE 19TH HOLE
Raise a glass to toast the end of another challenging year and welcome in 2022. With live entertainment, see out 2021 in style in the 19th Hole with a delicious four-course
meal and glass of champagne upon arrival.
For further information and to book, please email the 19th Hole.
VIEW MENU
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LADIES' DIAMOND JUBILEE PUTTING COMPETITION
Putting Green
Saturday 13 and Tuesday 16 November
This is a gentle reminder that the putting green will only be open to ladies on Saturday 13 November from 8.00-10.00am and on Tuesday 16 November from
8.00-10.30am. This is for ladies competing in the Diamond Jubilee Putting Competition.
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SENIORS' CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Hurricane Bar and Cedar Room
Friday 3 December, 12 noon for 1.00pm Lunch
Join us for the annual Seniors’ Golf Christmas Lunch on Friday 3 December. Meet in the Hurricane Bar from 12 noon and enjoy a Christmas lunch in the
Cedar Room from 1.00pm.
Price: £40.00 per person. Guests are welcome and encouraged. To book, please sign-up on the Seniors’ Notice Board or email:
Please click here for further information and click here to view the menu.
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Even though the weather to this point has been kind. I am sure winter conditions are
just around the corner and this can make golf even more challenging. If you are a dedicated golfer who keeps on playing, even with frost greens, snow and freezing
conditions, here are some of my tips to keep you on top of your game.
More Club Stop recalling what you are used to doing through the season, your ball will not go as far in the cold. You might have to hit one or two clubs more (so, a 5 iron instead of a 7 iron) on most shots, but at least you will be sure to get to the hole. As the ball does not go as far you may consider playing one tee up from your normal position. So play
from the yellow blocks rather than the white. You will have more fun, promise!
Two Balls Cold golf balls do not fly as far as warm balls, so use two balls. Use each ball on
alternate holes, keeping the other in your pocket to keep it as warm as possible. As long as you do not artificially heat the balls during the round, you are within the rules.
Proper Clothing My advice is to be smart with what you wear when playing. It is up to you what you
like to wear but consider wearing a long sleeve thermal t-shirt, thermal underwear or a skin with a sweater and a light-weight windbreaker. Do not forget a good winter hat
as we generally lose 55 to 60 per cent of our body heat through our heads. The choice of what you wear is so important. Too much bulk will have a detrimental effect
upon your flexibility when swinging.
Softer Golf Balls Some golf balls are softer than others and in cold weather you will want a ball that is easier to compress in order to achieve more speed when leaving the club face. A hard ball like a Top Flite XL will feel like it is made of steel on a cold day, so go for a softer
option.
Warm Hands Invest in some proper winter gloves as keeping your hands warm and dry while keeping a good grip is crucial! Ask the team in the Club Shop for their advice.
Stay Hydrated
Many people will substitute water and energy drinks with coffee and hot chocolate when it is cold and their game suffers. Your body needs nutrients and hydration
especially when it is cold and coffee just does not cut it. Have your hot chocolate but do not forget to sip water or an energy drink every hole to stay hydrated.
Yellow Balls
Not so long ago yellow balls were the preserve of driving ranges and rock-hard budget balls. However, brands like Callaway, Titleist, Srixon or Bridgestone now offer some of their premium balls in yellow as well. Yellow balls are easier to spot among
leaves or frost because apparently it is the most visible colour in the spectrum.
Smart Spotting The sun is often quite low during the winter. Track your ball from the moment it takes off until just before it reaches the glare of the sun, instead of continuing to follow it and be blinded. Instead, turn your attention to the spot where you think it will land
and you will soon see it come into view. Potentially investing in glasses that light the course up is a great idea as it keeps the wind out of your eyes. There is nothing
worse than watering eyes this time of year.
Winter Rules It is good to know what to do during winter time and when local rules apply, such as:
Preferred lies: this is a local rule, you are able to lift, clean and place the ball within
six inches as long as it is no nearer the hole.
Embedded ball: now a rule of golf relief is allowed in the general area.
Casual water: local rule, this entitles you to free relief if water is visible under your feet or the ball when you make your normal stance.
This time of year the courses are much more difficult to play. No roll makes them longer, no growth gives some interesting lies. Please move your expectations and
targets accordingly. Be good to yourself, enjoy the fresh air and camaraderie.
Happy golfing!
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TAYLORMADE AND TITLEIST CHRISTMAS PROMOTIONS
We currently have two promotions running in the Club Shop for TaylorMade and
Titleist as outlined below.
TaylorMade Promotion
* TP5X dozen logo, TP5 dozen logo, Tour Response dozen logo, Tour Response dozen yellow logo
* Consumers who purchase three dozen personalised (name/text only) TP5, TP5X or Tour Response Golf Balls at one time during the Program Period will receive
one dozen of the same type of golf ball (personalised) at no charge * Orders must be of the same ball type and contain the same name on all golf balls
* Logos are not available under this promotion * Personalisation is restricted to one colour per four dozen order
(black, red, blue or green) * Maximum of 17 characters per line including spaces and punctuation marks
three lines per ball
* No proof is provided so please ensure spelling is correct * 10-day lead time
Titleist Promotion
* Minimum order one dozen
* Pro V1, Pro V1x, AVX and Tour Speed models only * Available in white and optic yellow
* Free single-pole personalisation on custom golf ball orders * Any message on up to three lines (maximum of 17 characters per line using the
house font only) * Upper case only * Black ink only
* Free Titleist ball marker with every dozen * 10-day lead time
Please note: both the above promotions by TaylorMade and Titleist are not available
online and can only be purchased in the Club Shop. Orders need to be made by Wednesday 1 December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.
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