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Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

The golf from Augusta National was fantastic and has made us want to get out on the course at every opportunity. Don't forget, the pro shop is now back open so please drop by the next time you're at the club. We have a brilliant range of new products available for 2021!

Enjoy the read.

Win a round with Paul McGinley

The chance of a lifetime

To celebrate the reopening of the pro shop, we've partnered with our friends at TaylorMade to bring you this fantastic competition.

McGinley was the face of Sky Sports at Augusta over the weekend and this is your opportunity to play a round with him, your PGA professional and a friend!

Click the button below to watch a short video from Mr McGinley himself explaining all you need to know. Good luck!

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Course news

Keeping you updated

The course wasn't quite where we would have liked it to be when we returned to golf, but I think you will agree it has come on leaps and bounds over the last few weeks. With the warmer temperatures just around the corner, we should see further improvements on the horizon.

Due to the lack of growth, there are lots of tufty areas around the greens and in the rough. With that in mind, we have made the decision to allow preferred lies in the general area. This means you can pick, clean and place your ball anywhere on the course, other than penalty areas, within six inches.

Shop news

Seen something you like?

Watching the Masters is about more than just the golf. Sure, witnessing a tense battle on the back nine at Augusta is always a thrill - and this year was no different - but we also get to see lots of new product for the year ahead.

From the latest patterned shirts to new stylish shoes and, of course, the best clubs from a whole host of manufacturers. If there's something that you liked the look of over the weekend, send us a message below and we'll be happy to help!

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Health Club news

Do you want to make a donation?

As many of you are aware, three of the health club team (Faye, Rachel and Mich) took part in a 24-hour fitness challenge over the bank holiday. Their aim was to virtually climb Mount Everest, Lift the equivalent of ten elephants and cycle as far as they can.

I am pleased to say they absolutely smashed it. They climbed over 3500 flights of stairs, lifted over 50000 kilos and cycled more than 7km.

It is fair to say the three girls looked exhausted after the 24 hours but when they tallied how much they raised for two local charities, St Catherines and the Olive tree, it was definitely worth it.

The total so far is a whopping £5492.00.

There is still time to donate. It would be great if they could hit the £6000 mark. If you would like to donate please you the links below:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-make-or-break-challenge-stcatherines

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-make-or-break-challenge-theolivetree1

Their progress chart

Faye, Mich and Rachel after they smashed the challenge

Ladies news

News from Jan

Our medal was played last week and the sun came out. However, when I arrived at 8.30am I was so cold I asked my husband to bring my Winter gear up! Hopefully, you all enjoyed your game and the ball was certainly running which I was grateful for. The winners were as follows:

Griffin 18 hole

1st Carolyn Angus 73

Phoenix Summer Aggregate

1st div 1 Sheila Aldridge 16 points
1st div 2 Linda Clinton 16 points

This week is the Hooker Hart 3 clubs and a putter on the Griffin and the 3 clubs and a putter on the Phoenix. There are a total of 34 ladies playing and I look forward to catching up with you all. Please note that tomorrow will be pick and place in the general area.
I will be sending out details of the Spring Meeting next week.

We do hope to be outside and be able to congregate in the area by the wedding gazebo. Food will be available from the bar and there should also be a barbecue in the courtyard. You will need to bring a chair. Please cross your fingers for a fine day. Will be so nice if we can all be together, albeit spread out in groups of six.

Jan

Men's news

News from Clive...

Welcome to this week’s newsletter. A week in which some of the Covid restrictions are lifted. A week in which non-essential shops re-open which of course includes the pro shop at Cottesmore.

Recent Events

Phoenix 9 Hole Stableford

Just 9 entrants. Congratulations to Peter Allanson for a very creditable 20 points.

Monthly Weekend Medal

53 entrants. Congratulations to Martin Lambert with a net score of 70 and a mention for his runners up, Tim Smith coming in second with the same net score and Conrad Rodrigues coming in third.

Forthcoming Events

This coming weekend sees a resumption of Monthly Weekend Stablefords. The PSI will be available for registration. If this is not the case or you experience any other difficulties in signing in please ask somebody in the Pro Shop to write your name in the book of entrants.

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

· The Masters
· The Royal Marsden Eclectic

Please pay your entrance fee by signing in to the Just Giving page here:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cottesmoreroyalmarsden2021

Don’t forget to leave your name or contact details so we know you have made a donation. Don’t forget – if donating via JustGiving, please say “yes” to Gift Aid. You can also pay by placing a donation in one of the envelopes provided and put it in the box inside the pro shop clearly labelled Royal Marsden with your name).

· The Buchan Cup
· The Scratch Knock-out
· The Cottesmore Cup
· Mixed Pairs KO

· AND the Yellow Ball Competition

There is healthy take-up of spaces for all competitions so please take time out to get your name on the start sheet as soon as you can.

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 17th 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

Open to all 7-day members with a Handicap Index of 18.0 or better. Our first match is at home against Sunbury on Sunday 2nd May and the team will be announced on Monday 19th April. If you wish to be considered for this or future matches and have not already done so, please contact Nigel Powell on 07810 555154 or email him at leginp@blueyonder.co.uk.

Birchwood
Nigel Powell and Martin Bolton Smith are leading the Birchwood team and the draw for the first round is taking place on 23rd April with the first match taking place on 15th May. Interested parties should contact either Nigel or Martin. The minimum handicap Index is 5.5, Maximum Handicap Index is 20.4. Team to consist of 10 players. The format is a fourball betterball.

Team selection is at the team leader’s discretion. Please respect their decisions at all times.

Hope to see you all soon.

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

Golf on Tour

A new winner at Augusta

The Masters has a long, rich tradition of making history, and that was only furthered by Hideki Matsuyama becoming the first Japanese golfer to win a Major, finishing Sunday draped in a Green Jacket. A momentous achievement for the golfer and his home nation.

The list of big names to miss the +3 cut, including reigning champ Dustin Johnson and Grand Slam-chasing Rory McIlroy, tells you just how brutal Augusta National played over the first few days. Matsuyama found that brutality at the worst time, watching his lead cut from six with seven to play to a one-shot, nervy victory down the stretch. But he made it, and now his name is etched into the history books.

If you enjoyed the fascinating analysis of players' swings during the coverage, why not book in for a lesson so that we can cast an expert eye over yours?

Courtsey of Srixon / Getty

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Beyond the blade

It’s pretty hard to miss the difference between modern-day mallets and traditional blades, but there are aspects of both putter styles that are much less obvious but still really set them apart from models of the past.

New - TaylorMade Spider EX putters

We can’t all have Dustin Johnson’s golden touch on the greens, but it’s made much easier with the stability and high MOI (Moment of Inertia) in today’s putters.

They twist less on off-centre strikes for much more forgiveness than years gone by. Whether it’s a must-make six-footer or a long-range two-putt, you can feel the pure roll from modern inserts compared to the way it used to jump off the blade.

Available to purchase through us

TaylorMade has included a Pure Roll insert in its Spider EX putters, made with a white TPU insert and aluminium, all of which equals industry-leading feel and roll at impact.

Combining this with heavy tungsten back weights, creating a deep centre of gravity, adds a level of distance control like we’ve never seen before. This makes the biggest difference with those long putts that you’re trying to get into gimmie range.

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Look smart, play smart

It’s always important to get off to a good start down the first. A birdie is always nice, that’s for sure! But if we’re feeling restricted or uncomfortable in what we’re wearing, this is rarely the reality. The answer? Wear something you love!

Fresh looks from FootJoy for 2021

One of the great things about FootJoy’s spring/summer collection is that their polo shirts and mid-layers are so stylish they look great both on and off the course. It doesn’t matter if you’re stepping onto the first tee, walking off the 18th green or celebrating a great round in the clubhouse afterwards, you’ll always love the way you look.

We like the combination of striped designs and unique patterns, like the flower-print and weather-symbol prints above. As if the look of FootJoy’s clothes wasn’t fantastic enough on its own, the comfortable, stretchy fabrics make them perfect for a round of golf. But why take our word for it? Take a look at our full range via the button below.

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Video of the Week

We came across this Callaway video last week and loved it so wanted to share it with you. Mickelson has won the Masters three times and played in the tournament 29 times, so it's safe to say Lefty knows his way around Augusta National. In this short video, he discusses the key changes he made to his bag in order to play his best last week - it really is eye-opening!

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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