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Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

The week we've all been waiting for has arrived! It really has been great to see so many smiling faces at the club over the past few days.

Can you believe it's Masters week (again!) in just a few days? It wasn't too long ago that we sat in awe as Dustin Johnson's remarkable game tamed the unforgiving Augusta National. Who do you think will come out on top next week? Reply to this email with your favourite!

Enjoy this week's read.

Shop news

We're back!

Wow. What a first few days they have been. It has been brilliant to see so many people enjoying the game once again. It's great to have a buzz around the place. Especially seeing people enjoying a drink in the sun on our benches around the putting green. Let's hope this fine weather continues.

Overflow

With so many people enjoying golf, the car park is at its limit. Can we please ask that you use the following in this order:

Car park
Overflow on the tennis court
The practise area at the very top

PLEASE DON'T USE THE LODGE AREA TO PARK!

Rental trolleys

This week we have taken delivery of our fleet of electric rental trolleys. After the success of the M5 GPS rental from last year, we have decided to do the same again. The M5 GPS is superb. Extremely smooth and with the added benefit of the GPS ensures you know exactly how far you have left to the hole. Why not try one out today?

Try before you buy

Fancy a new driver? Got your eye on a wedge? We have a huge range of demos for you to take on the course and give them a whirl. Titleist, Cobra, Callaway or TaylorMade. Whatever takes your fancy we have you covered and remember we PRICE MATCH.

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Vets news

News from Erik

What wonderful weather over the last two days to welcome our return to golf.

Tuesday I saw a number of smiling faces on both courses as well as some sombre and tired looks after the Griffin and Phoenix had taken their toll. The leading results from yesterday’s ‘new’ first rounds of the Haig and Lanka competitions were as follows:

Vets Haig Trophy (Stableford) Round 1 (counts for handicap)

1 Victor Tydeman 37 pts (32)

2 Robert Sparks 34 pts (20)

3 Bill Chaffe 33 pts (21)

Vets Phoenix Lanka Trophy (Stableford) Round 1 (counts for handicap)

Overall Position

1 John Oswin 19 pts (06)

2 Alex Henderson 17 pts (09)

3 Peter Allanson 16 pts (10)

Congratulations to all of you, particularly Victor Tydeman and John Oswin.

Paul Dixon or Dennis Baguley will e-mail a full results sheet to CVGS Members tomorrow.

4 Clubs and a Putter

Next week, on Tuesday, 6th April we have the 4 Clubs and a Putter competition on both courses, which you can sign-up for now on the Cottesmore website.

Knockouts

You can also sign-up for the Phoenix singles and Griffin singles, plus the Griffin greensomes pairs and Griffin 4 ball better-ball pairs. Entries for these need to be received by 12.04.2021 (please ignore the reference to 12.04.2021 being the date on which the competitions are to be played, which is incorrect).

Notifications

My thanks to those of you who have recently notified me of various matters including work being carried out (or not) on the golf courses, the use of trollies, buggies etc. as well as the road closure at Colgate.

Rather than simply passing on this information to CVGS members, I will usually inform those responsible e.g. Steve Grouwstra (Director of Golf), Johnny Porter (General Manager). They are in a position to take appropriate action and can inform all relevant sections of the Cottesmore membership.

However, it’s worth checking with the Cottesmore website or the Pro shop for the latest news on the playing conditions for both golf courses.

Let’s hope we can all enjoy a season of safe, continuous golf days (weather permitting) with fewer restrictions as time goes by.

Enjoy the rest of your week and the Easter weekend,

Erik

CVGS Captain 2021

Men's news

Recent Events

Lockdown is at an end!
The course is open!

Forthcoming Events

The Easter Handicap Cup, scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, the 5th April will go ahead as scheduled. The Cttee has decided that this should now be in Stableford format. This was considered appropriate in order to assist members in easing back into competitive golf.

Those who have entered will have received an email from the Handicap Secretary with the provisional start sheet and instructions on signing-in. We look forward to seeing you there.

On the day, we intend to make “Twos" available for those wishing to participate. Please ensure you are carrying some means of payment for this and to top up your purse if necessary.

Signed scorecards must go in the box outside the pro-shop or handed to a committee member on card duty.

We will not be holding a presentation at the end of play. This will be done at a later date.

The following weekend sees a resumption of the Monthly Weekend Medals. The process for signing in to these before the 12th of April is uncertain. You will be advised very soon.

A number of competitions are now available to enter online. They include:

· The Masters
· Bogey Cup
· Spring Meeting
· Hospice Cup
· The Royal Marsden Eclectic
· The Buchan Cup
· The Scratch Knock-out
· The Cottesmore Cup
· Mixed Pairs KO

· AND the Yellow Ball Competition

· New play-by dates have been emailed to those in the Winter KO.

Spaces for these competitions are going fast. Please take time out to get your name on the start sheet.

Please refer to the website for more information about the “Yellow Ball” competition.

The Committee has agreed that entry fees for Weekend and Midweek Medals and Stablefords will be reduced to £3. This decision is based primarily on the forecast number of competitors and the desire to keep prize winnings in line with trophy competitions. Prizes for these particular events will depend on the number who enter to protect the club from diminishing reserves.

Team News

Team Leaders are engaging with opposing clubs to arrange whatever they can under the current restrictions and beyond. If in the short-term, club matches remain unplayable and any leagues impractical, we will look at the possibility of playing those matches scheduled later in the year on a more informal footing.

From Ed Whiffin re the Cyril Blake Competition 2021:

Anyone interested in representing Cottesmore in the competition please contact Ed Whiffin (edwhiffin@hotmail.com). This is a team knock out competition format 4 pairs of 18 Holes foursomes. The first match is on the 17th of May (draw yet to be made). You need to be at least 55 years of age on the day of the match and hold a current Sussex County Card.

The A Team and the B Team will be competing against one another in a friendly competition on May 1st
If you are interested in taking part on the day please reach out to Russell Jacob and Winston Dwyer respectively

Olivers and Birchwood matches commence May 15th
The Olivers Scratch Team Competition now goes under the name of Wellesley Wealth. The team has now been registered. For further details, please reach out to Andy Taylor.

Phoenix League

Our first home match will take place on Sunday, 2 May against Sunbury. All players wishing to be considered for the team should contact Nigel Powell on 07810 555154 or at leginp@blueyonder.co.uk.
Please note that all home matches this year will have a tee time around lunchtime and will cost £10.00 to cover a light brunch and coffee before the match. Our tee time against Sunbury will be 2.06pm. Away matches are likely to have late morning tee times and will cost the same.

There is a possibility of 2 away matches in early April, 4th & 11th but at this stage, we are still awaiting confirmation with the clubs involved more likely to look for re-arranged dates. Once I have a clearer picture of this year’s fixtures I will inform you all.

We still seek a team leader for the Annodata competition. Please let me know if you are interested in the role.

Other matters

The Captain’s Charity for 2021 is Aspire.

Aspire is a national charity that provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury. Their services include Aspire Housing, Independent Living, Welfare Benefits Advice, Housing Advice, Money Matters and Assistive Technology.

A thank you to Donald for updating the online Honours Boards and for supporting Johnny in the process of renewing the Honours Boards in the clubhouse.

We have set in train a review of the club's Constitution for the Men’s Section. This will be overseen by respected members of the club. You will hear more in the coming weeks.

Aide Memoire

Handicap Review – A review will take place in the coming weeks. If you believe your handicap to be inaccurate following the launch of the World Handicapping System (WHS) and would like the review team to give your handicap special attention please email the Handicap Secretary on cottesmoremenshandicaps@gmail.com

2021 Diary / Fixture List – this is complete and an electronic version was made available via our Facebook page on the 18th of January. If you do not make use of Facebook and would like a copy sent to you directly, please let me know at cottesmore.captain@gmail.com.

Clive Parker
Cottesmore Golf Club - Men's Section - Captain 2021

Always learning

Exclusive training with golf's best

I was privileged to attend a training session with the Heads of R&D for Callaway and Odyssey, Doctor Alan Hocknell and Sean Toulon, last week.

These two are the preeminent brains in golf club technology and it was incredibly insightful to learn how they have developed clubs to help golfers get more enjoyment and performance from their games.

So, if you're interested in getting fitted for either Callaway or Odyssey clubs, get in touch with the team today.

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Your game, your irons

How do you know which irons are right for your game? Well, it’s great to think about what level you’re playing at now and what ambitions you have for the future. Whilst you might not be looking to play in the Masters next week, it’s worth considering which irons will move your game to the next level.

Callaway's brand-new Apex range for 2021

If you’re a high-handicapper looking to drop your handicap into the teens, Callaway’s Apex DCB irons are a superb option. It's a forged iron with a deep cavity back, meaning you get the same feel as better players but with an emphasis on forgiveness.

Callaway’s Apex 21 irons are a gift for mid-handicappers; the completely-forged body delivers a blade-like feel to prepare you for the future, whilst the A.I.-designed Flash Face and Tungsten Energy Core maintain the distance and forgiveness you need on off days.

We haven’t forgotten about you low-handicap golfers either, and nor has Callaway! The Apex Pro 21 irons focus on all-out precision, with a more compact body enabling workable ball flights and unparalleled feel. Now it's down to you...!

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Staying grounded this season

You quite literally want to stay grounded as you play golf this year. I’m not expecting you to float away like a balloon, but without the right footwear there is a chance that your ball will.

The obvious place to start here is with an outsole that grips the turf both as you walk and as you swing so you can focus on enjoying your round.

You’ll also want a stable platform that allows you to swing without compromise, as well as underfoot cushioning so you can walk the course with a smile on your face.

Puma’s new IGNITE Caged Crafted golf shoes, which you’ll be seeing plenty of at the Masters, feature IGNITE cushioning underfoot and are made with waterproof full-grain leather uppers.

A PWRCAGE Saddle wraps around your foot for stability, while the PWRADAPT soles have strategically-placed spikes to maximise grip.

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We hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. We'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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