New Golf Season is almost here.... 

Hi All, 

As February draws to a close there is more andmore happening at the club, the golf season isalmost here and with the recent nice eveningsthis week it is great to see people takingadvantage of this. Daylight is holding out togone 5:30pm now offering a great opportunity tostart getting in that much needed practice forthe new season! Why not come up after work toplay 9 holes on our excellently prepared andchallenging Blenheim Course or get some muchneeded practice on the Driving Range andpractice areas we have. 

Practice they say makes perfect but you alwaysneed a bit of luck! Take a look at these top 10luckiest shots from the European Tour in thisvideo here.

I bet we could all name someone we know who islucky like this!

Mothering Sunday Reminder 

Don't forget we are now taking bookings forMother's Day Lunch on Sunday 6th March! You canbook this at reception or call 01869351133 or email admin@kirtlingtongolfclub.com 

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

To view our menu please clickhere. 

 

Gent's Midweek Stableford 

On Wednesday, 17 February, 18 playersparticipated in the February Midweek Stableford,which considering the awful weather this wasgreat to see, thanks for all those who supportedthis again. 

The runaway winner by a 4 point margin was DeclanKip with 43 points, in secondand with the lowest gross (75) was NolanAselford with 39 points and inthird place was Marc Jordanwith 38 points. 

Junior Three Club 

On Friday, 19 February the Juniors had 7 playerstaking part in the fun 3Club Challenge, theoverall winner posting an excellent 33 Pointswas Elisha Gujral,followed in Second Place by IsabelEdwards with 29 points. It'stough enough being able to use 14 clubs at themoment so using just 3 clubs these were greatscores! 

Gents Weekend Stableford 

On Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 February therewere a total of 71 players taking part!Conditions over the weekend were extremelychallenging as the high winds and rain showerscame in on Saturday afternoon, those playingearly Saturday morning really took advantage ofthe more favourable conditions. 

Overall Winner and with the best gross (71) wasNolan Aselford42 points, followed in second by RichardButler with 39 points and inthird was Ben Crumellwith 38 points. 

Divisional top 3 results were as follows: 

Div 1: 1st Nolan Aselford42 pts, 2nd Reg Mitchell36 pts and 3rd Duncan Cooper35 pts 
Div 2: 1st Richard Butler39 pts, 2nd Ben Crumell38 pts and 3rd Graham Brown38 pts 
Div 3: 1st Adam Smith35 pts, 2nd Dave Basey35 pts and 3rd Trevor Butler35 pts 

For full results clickhere.

 

Seniors February Stableford 

On Thursday, 11 February a total of 50 seniorstook part in the monthly Stableford. KevinCrummell carded a veryrespectable gross score of 76 in winning the 1stDivision. 

Full Results were:

Div. 1 1st Kevin Crummell39pts, 2nd Ian Gordon36pts and 3rd Reg Mitchell35 pts 
Div. 2 1st Mike Boniface38 pts, 2nd Alan Bunning37 pts and 3rd Ken Rapley36 pts 

Feb Roll-up 

A total of 25 seniors played in the Feb Roll-Upwith new member Tom Walshwinning the competition. JohnMcHarg won nearest the pin onthe 16th. 

Annual Dinner

A reminder there is still time to sign up forthe dinner on the 11th March. Notices about theMenu choices and Sign-up sheets are on theSeniors and Ladies Noticeboards, please sign upwith your menu choices. StuartWeston (treasurer of the SeniorSection) will take payment, cash or cheque madepayable to 'Golf Senior Section'. 

March Roll-up 

This is on March 17th - start 9.00am (sign in by8.45 am) - sign-up sheet on the Noticeboard.

 

Playinga Provisional

In this week we join Jeremy Ellwood at BurhillGolf Club in Walton-on-Thames in anotherexcellent video looking at playing a provisionalball. 

From a pace of play perspective, if there's anydoubt at all as to whether or not you'll findyour ball, you owe it to yourself and others toplay a provisional.

  

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. 

KirtlingtonOpen Championship in aid of Breast Cancer -Thursday, 12 May 2016 

Entry Fee £160per team of four - excellent prizes to be wonwith more details to follow. 

Includes: 

- Entry; Coffee, Tea and Bacon Rolls on Arrival
- All day buffet and Grand Prize Draw Teamprizes for 1st - 3rd plus lowest gross, lowestnett, longest drive and nearest the pin 
- Best ladies individual Stableford scores forthe first and second prizes in the Swash-HardieLadies Trophy.

 

Choosethe right ball for your game

Find the right ball for your game isjust as important as playing with the righthardware. Picking a ball that suits your gameand playing with it consistently coulddramatically improve your scoring. Some ballsand softer than others so ensuring that you knowthe feel of your golf ball is imperativeespecially around the greens.

Come and see us in store if you need some helpchoosing the right golf ball for you.

Scorecard Holders



In the Pro Shop we have New KGC Logo Scorecardholders at £12.95in 10 different colours.