Chris Cutchie & Mark Baker

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.

Join us as we cast an eye over the second Major of the year in New York this week, and we also look at the golden combination for longer and better drives.

Enjoy the read.

Coaching news

Control Drill - Knowing when to lay up

If you still need help with your game after this tip then, Click here and get in touch if you would like to book a lesson.

Junior news

Kids Coaching!

Junior Golf Lessons

Mini Junior Golf Lessons have commenced…Don’t fear it isn’t too late to sign up for the upcoming dates.

Coaching Times – Every Sunday 10:30-11:30

£10 per session

Get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.

professional@colchestergolfclub.com

Shop news

Proshop Staff Golf Update:

Success for Lottie in the Ladies County Championships at Ipswich Golf Club last weekend!

Lottie shot a-3 under par (70) to become the 2019 Strokeplay winner and finished runner up in the match play final.

Strong finish for Cai James in the Essex Open.

Last week Cai shot a -1 par round at Stockbrook Manor to finish 2nd best Amateur.

Blue Is The Colour!

Take a look through a selection of our stylish stock, ready for the glorious sunshine…

Click here and get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.

Competition news

Ladies Spring Meeting

Janet Austin was the winner of Colchester Golf Club’s Ladies Spring Meeting.

Returning a handicap equalling 36 points Austin led the field in this ever popular and well attended event. Coming out top in the 57 strong field is no mean achievement.

Not scoring on the first hole did not augur well for Austin but a par on the par five second hole put her round back on track and the twenty-one handicapper finished just one point clear of Claire Croger (22) and Julie Nieuwenhuis (38) both returning 35s.

Bridget Whitworth (16) and Katie Cooper (19) both returned 34 with Jane Lahore (24) on 33 taking sixth spot.

Nearest the pin on the 8th hole was Val Doubleday and on the 16th was the ladies’ captain Maureen Devenish.

In the afternoon team competition the team of Janet Austin, Nesta James and Philippa Davies won on holes one to ten and holes eleven to eighteen were won by Jan Murray, Wendy Smith and Gill Crayston with 31 points.

Centenary Medals

At the weekend it was the men’s Centenary Medals when Cai James, playing off two handicap, won the Scratch Medal with a sparkling 69.

The scratch competition provided the opportunity for Club’s best golfers to show their wares and they did not disappoint returning excellent scores on a course still playing long but improving in the spring sunshine on a daily basis.

A bogey on the seventh could have disrupted his round but James followed with two quick birdies to allow him to turn on one under and a par equalling back nine completed his card and sealed an excellent win in a very competitive field.

Second place, on 70 gross, was Mark Smith (3). His front nine was one over par but three birdies on the back nine set him apart and safely put him in second spot both in the scratch and the handicapped section.

Cai James - Winner of the Scratch Centenary Medal

Tom Neale (1), cementing his recent form returned a 71 to take third place with Alan Sharrocks (1) in fourth with a gross of 72. Nathan Howe (1) completing the top places with a gross of 74.

In the handicapped section Carl White (18) romped away returning a nett 62 earning him the Centenary Handicap Medal and a well-earned three shot cut in his handicap. Smith and James were second and third and James Pilgrim (20) fourth with a nett 68.

Tankard Match

In the rain affected annual Tankard Match between C.G.C. and the Ipswich Golf Club, Ipswich retained the Tankard as the match was declared an honourable draw with six matches completing and two not finishing.

Tour news

Can Tiger make it two from two?

Here's an omen for you:

In the last 50 years, only three players have won the first two Majors of the year.

Tiger Woods managed the feat back in 2002 when he was victorious at both Augusta National (The Masters) and Bethpage Black (US Open) - the same venues as the first two Majors this time round. Having already donned the Green Jacket in 2019, it wouldn't come as a surprise to see Tiger add to his haul of Major victories and repeat this achievement once more.

The hottest picks this summer

Is it just us or has this year's clothing been the best we've had in-store for a few years now? Either way, there's no doubting that you'll be looking (and feeling) great on and off the course throughout the summer with some of these fantastic picks...

Sonoran polo

We had to include the Sonoran polo as one of our top picks this season and it's not hard to see why. Boasting a clean, fresh look, the crease-resistant fabric will ensure you are always kept in tip-top condition.

Douglas polo

If a traditional look is more your style, then you can’t go wrong with PING's Douglas polo. This is the ideal top that is perfect for wear on and off the course, whilst offering the perfect fit thanks to its stretch properties.

Fracture pullover

Our final pick is the pullover that really has the lot: Fracture. Both of the stunning colourways will ensure all eyes are on you, whilst its lightweight material drapes over you for complete comfort.

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The golden combo

What would you say if we could show you a way of achieving greater accuracy and longer distance from the tee? You would say yes, right? Well, here’s your answer…

Have you been custom fitted?

First things first, the easiest way to achieve the holy grail of long, straight drives is to find the middle of the clubface every time, which is easier said than done for most of us. Following that, it’s all about launching your drives high with a good spin rate.

Simple, right?

It doesn’t matter how fast or smoothly you swing, if the clubhead and shaft are a bad match for the way you play, your chances of sending a perfect drive into the air will be seriously hampered.

Lynx Black Cat driver

So, the very first thing we need to do is get you fitted correctly. During the process, we will chat about your game, watch you hit some balls, and assess what you have told us in order to find the right shaft/head combination for your game.

One option that we will definitely try is Lynx's Black Cat driver.

This driver has been updated for 2019 and we've seen some incredible gains already. An adjustable weight allows us to adjust your launch conditions for optimum performance.

So, rather than going for the easy online purchase, come down to the club for an enjoyable custom fit session with a member of the team.

watch our video >

Spotlight: Scotty Cameron Phantom X putters

When you hear Scotty Cameron, you immediately think about top-of-the-range putters that have been used for countless major victories over recent decades. Well, we certainly do!

The trend towards larger mallet putters that are forgiving and easy to control through impact isn't going away. So, here we present Scotty Cameron's Phantom X line, which includes nine mallet models that will take your putting to the next level.

find out more >

Hope you enjoyed the newsletter, and have a great weekend.

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