HiAll, 

I hope you are all are having a great weekcheering on the incredible Team GB winning allthose medals including a golfing gold! 

In this week's newsletter we have news on somemore excellent performances from our juniorsection, the upcoming Kirtlington VillageCharity Golf Day, our Pro Shop featured brand ofthe week and much more. 

This week we begin with Greenkeepers news. 

Greenworks Put on Hold 

With the recent hot dry weather this has meantthat the planned greenworks due to be carriedout next week has been cancelled due to theresulting hard ground, therefore this will bere-arranged for some time in September.

  

Notmuch growth still with this hot weather so lotsof hand watering and a spot of hedge trimming KGCGreenkeepers@RustlyFacts. 

Ever wondered why the Greenkeepers aerate thegreens? 

This picture helps to point out why - seeing thefoot traffic made by just one 4 ball on a golfgreen!

The Thinking of Oscar KirtlingtonVillage Charity Golf Day - Please Spread theWord! 

In just under a month's time on Sunday, 11September we are hosting the Kirtlington VillageCharity Golf Day in aid of "Thinking ofOscar". 

Clickhere for more information on the Thinkingof Oscar Charity and the amazing work that theydo.

Everyone is welcome - we have a main 18 holecompetition along with a separate 9 HoleBlenheim Competition. For our members this ispriced at £20 per person andincludes coffee on arrival and a BBQ after golffollowed by the raffle. 

18 Hole Tee Times from 11:00am 
9 Hole Blenheim Tee Times from 1:00pm Entrancefees & Prices: 

18 Hole with BBQ - Adult £40, Junior £25,Member £20 
Blenheim with BBQ - Adult £25, Junior £17,Memeber £15 
BBQ Only - Adult £12,  Junior (Under 12) £5,Member £12 

Entry forms can be picked up from KirtlingtonGolf Club or the Kirtlington Village Shop.

*Junior = under 18 unless stated

Junior News 

Well done to Izzy Edwardswho was victorious in the 18 hole OxfordshireCounty Girls Summer Meeting held at CarswellGolf Club. Izzy scored 41 points on the day,also attending this were 3 more of our Juniorgirl members including ElishaGujral who came third with 38points. Lauren Duckettand Ellie Mitchellwho came first in the 9 hole competition with 22points. 

On Friday Izzy is also competing in the JuniorPrince of Wales Trophy on the Duchess Course atWoburn. 

In the Harvest Trophy on Friday the clear winnerby 7 points was Elisha Gujralposting 41 Points (Gross 79), followed in secondplace by Isabel Edwards(34Pts) and in third was SachinGujral (32 Pts). 

 

Mervyn Hunt Memorial 

An amazing turnout for the annual Mervyn HuntMemorial on Sunday with a total of 76 playerstaking part - the highest number since thiscompetition began! 

On the day over £700 was raised for the SkinCancer Research Fund with £100 of this goingtowards the clubs AED/Defibrillator. 

In 1st place and winning on count-back was GiulioViglieno with 41 Pointsfollowed in second place by AlanHunt and in third place was TomStevenswith 40 Points. 

For full results clickhere.

Draw Made 

The draw for the Almerimar Trophy on BankHoliday Monday 29th has been made, clickhere to find out your groups. 

Upcoming Club Roll Ups 

We have a couple of Roll Ups coming up in thenext week, so if you would like a social game ofgolf to meet new people & members or even toget a handicap card marked come along and joinone of the club roll ups. Just add your name tothe signup sheets which can be found atReception in the Pro Shop. 

FridayTwilight Roll Up August 19th 5:00pm until5:15pm 

Wednesday Twilight Roll Up August 24th 5:00pmuntil 5:15pm

 

Seniors Report 

Senior Club Matches - the Seniors playedMagnolia Park away on Tuesday 16th Aug. 

Unfortunately their poor record at this venuecontinued with a 6-0 loss. Matchsheets for theSeptember Cherwell Edge home match and StudleyWood away match are on the board. In addition tothese there are a further three matches to beplayed that month. 

August Roll-up 

On Monday, 15 August a total of 36 Seniorsplayed in the monthly Roll-up. The competitionwas won by Tony Whitlock who scored 41 pointswith Jim Lodgeand Ian Taylorwinning the nearest the pin prizes. 

The September Roll-up is Sept 19th and will takethe form of a Texas Scramble- sign-up sheet onthe Noticeboard. 

SeniorAway Day 12th September - Reminder 

The sign- up sheet is now on the board - thesubsidised cost will be £34to include Bacon Roll and Coffee on arrival, 18holes of Golf with individual and team prizesand a one course meal after the game.

 

Pro Shop featured brand - FootJoyFootwear 

Our featured brand this week in the Pro Shop isthe FootJoy Footwear Range. Why is it importantto get correctly fitted golf shoes?". 

The simple answer to the question is that it canlead to a loss of power in the golf swing of upto 26%, cause discomfortduring the round and impede the performance ofthe golf shoes. The life of the golf shoes mayalso be compromised by ill-fitting feet. Toensure you get the correct fit come and visit usin the Pro Shop and get measured up with thecorrect shoe for you. 

With the firm conditions underfoot the softspike styles are proving popular with thespikeless outsole being able to enjoy thecomfort on and off the course. For the lateststyles visit http://www.footjoy.co.uk/ 

Jordileads the way 

In the Fantasy Football - Marc Jordon and hisJordi's YNWA lead the way after week 1 of theKirtlington Fantasy Football League! 

See how your team is doing: 

https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/521240/classic