Hi All, 

With the arrival of spring it means that thefirst major of the season The Masters at Augustais only a month away... 

Things are heating up on the PGA Tour with AdamScott winning last week at thePGA National to silence the doubters and winwith the short putter! One player not contentwith his putting is Rory Mcllroywho was so frustrated with this last week thathe has now decided to change his putting grip toleft-hand below right in the quest for majorsand regaining the World Number 1 slot, theseason is certainly going to be interesting! 

Clickhere for the top 10 monster putts of 2015on the PGA Tour.

Staff Vacancies 

Job Positions currently available here atKirtlington Golf Club

- Full Time Bar/Waiting position, straightshifts 5 days.
- Catering Manager required for maternitycontract
- Weekend Course Ranger 9am until 2pm 
- Good rates of pay and staff benefits. 

Email CV to info@kirtlingtongolfclub.comor call Pam or Lidia on 01869 351133for more information.

 

GreensMaintenance 

Please note that next week from Monday, 7 toFriday, 11 March we have Greens Maintenance worktaking place. 

On the days when one green is out of playgolfers may play our 19th Hole as an extra holeat the start or finish of their round. 

If you do have any club matches arranged duringthese dates we would recommend that youre-arrange these for after the works have beencompleted.

 

Look Out! 

New CONGU Recommended Rule: Continuous HandicapReview As of 1st March a new computer-generatedreport now flags up players with 7 consecutive0.1 handicap increases. 

Any players with this will see an immediatehandicap increase - so please keep a check onyour handicap!
 

Seniors February Medal - John Duffinscores his age

On Thursday, 25 Feb a total of 45 seniorscompeted in the Monthly Medal. The outstandingperformance was from 79 year old JohnDuffin who carded a 79 for anet score of 66. He was beaten on countback by GrahamKelly who also carded thelowest Gross Score of 76, winning on countback.Laurie Welfordwon the 2nd Division for the second monthrunning. 

Div.1 1st Graham Kelly76 - 10 66, 2nd John Duffin79 - 13 66 and 3rd John McHarg80 - 13 67 
Div. 2 Laurie Welford90 - 21 69, 2nd Ian Taylor94 - 23 71 and 3rd Grahame Lester93 - 20 73 

MarchRoll Up - please sign for this event- March 18. 

AnnualDinner (March 11) - The last date forsign up is March 4. 

We have good numbers so far but a few more willbe much appreciated, money to Stuart Weston withcheques payable to Golf Senior Section.

 

Order of Merit 

Here is the current Top 5 in the Gent's Order ofMerit - Results calculated 22 February 2016 withGuilio setting the early pace. 

1 - VIGLIENO, Giulio 91 pts 
2 - Parsons, Lee 67 pts 
2 - Cross, Martin 67 pts
4 - McEachran, John 64 pts
5 - Carr, Richard 63 pts

To view this along with the Ladies; Senior andJunior Order of merits clickhere.

WinterLeague - Semi-FinalDraw 

To be played by Sunday, 27 March 2016 

Tony Perella& PaulSlade V DerekThomas & EddieBirney 

Gary Quainton& Nick HumphryV Leo Kennedy& John McEachran

 

ProShop 4 for 3 with FREE personalisation 

Get 1 FREE dozen when you buy 3 dozenor more Pro V1 or Pro V1x Order in store or viathe Shop's Website.

Clickhere to get personalising!

 

Testout your golf followed by a quiz! 

Sign up to the G.T.R Trophy Golf & Quiz onSaturday 2nd April. 

Golf - Teams of 3 (9 holes) - from 1:30pm -2:30pm Good - For Golfers & Quiz Guests -from approx 5:00pm Please sign up for meal. Foodchoices are either Chicken Pie with Chips andPeas or Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread. £6.95 perperson. 

Quiz - Teams of 6 (3 golfers + 3 quiz guests)from approx. 6:00pm.  

MotheringSunday - last chance to book 

We are still taking bookings for Mother's DayLunch on Sunday 6th March! You can book this atreception or call 01869 351133or email admin@kirtlingtongolfclub.com 

One Course £9.50 
Two Courses £13.50 
Three Courses £17.50 

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