Kirtlington Golf Club

Hello Golfers,

I hope you've all had a great week on and off the golf course and welcome to another edition of the Kirtlington Golf Club Weekly Newsletter bringing you up to date with all the latest news from the club.

Enjoy the read!

Competition news

Charity Captain's Day in aid of Thames Valley Air Ambulance

On Saturday in Stan Green’s Captains Day 58 golfers took part, a big thankyou to all those that attended and also for the excellent presentation given by Ruth Dunkin the Head of Community & Events at Thames Valley Air Ambulance explaining the amazing work they undertake. Click here for more on that!

In the Gents section the top 4 players all received prizes as no player managed to hit the 9th green for the nearest the pin!

1st Adam Woodley 36 Points (Countback).
2nd Mike Nugent 36 Points.
3rd Graham Kelly 35 Points.
4th Gez Pearce 34 Points.
Longest Drive Mike Nugent.

In the Ladies section the prizes for Top 3 were:

1st - Helen Cross 36 Points.
2nd - Val Eadle 34 Points.
3rd - Maggie Day 33 Points.
Nearest the Pin - Elaine Hunt.
Longest Drive - Helen Cross.

In the 20 question Quiz this was won by Richard Carr with the best score of 17/20.

The Famous Partridge Stableford

In the Famous Partridge Stableford on Sunday 63 players took part (CSS 37 Points). Overall winner with a magnificent 40 points was Andrew Gardiner, playing off 3 Andy shot a Gross 69!

Overall: Andrew Gardiner 40 Points.

Division 1 (27 players)

1st - Brett Moggridge - 39 Points.
2nd - Nick Humphries - 38 Points.
3rd - Peter Patten - 38 Points.

Division 2 (16 players)

1st - Kevin Pyke - 40 Points.
2nd - Andy Chick - 35 Points.
3rd - Ritchie Dawe - 35 Points.

Division 3 (19 players)

1st - Steve Dolton - 35 Points.
2nd - Steve Webb - 35 Points.
3rd - Peter Newin - 35 Points.

Click here for full results.

Click here for Order of Merit standings.

Gent's Midweek Stableford

In the Gents Midweek Stableford on Wednesday 52 players took part with the CSS 37 Points. Top 3 scores were:

1st - David Skidmore - 40 Points.
2nd - Markos Carr - 39 Points.
3rd - Steve Alexander - 38 Points (CB).

Click here for full results.

Seniors news

Seniors June Stableford

The seniors playing in the monthly Stableford on Thurs 13th June faced atrocious weather conditions of continuous rain and wind and as a result the smallest field of the year participated. There were 39 hardy (or should we say foolhardy) souls who took part and a number of these did not complete the full 18 holes.

Only three players recorded a score below their handicap, and it was Reg Mitchell who produced the best stableford score of the day.

Full Results were: -

Division 1

1st - Reg Mitchell - 39 Points.
2nd - Ian Taylor - 37 Points.
3rd - Antony Lamb - 35 Points.

Division 2

1st - Brian Palmer - 37 Points.
2nd - Geordie Mawson - 35 Points (cb).
3rd - Trevor Roberts - 35 Points.

Seniors' Championship

This competition entry sheet is on the board, at stake are the Phil Jackson cup for the lowest gross score and the Brian Turnball Cup for the lowest nett score.

Ladies news

Ladies Competitions

In the Ladies Weekend Stableford on Sunday the overall winner was Margaret Moggridge with 31 Points (CSS 34 Points)

On Tuesday Ladies Stableford 17 players took part with the CSS 35 points.

Well done to the winner Linda Breaker posting an excellent 38 points, 2nd Ruth Marshall 35 Points 3rd Margaret Moggridge 34 points which included a birdie 2 on the 11th hole!

Club news

Captain's Day

A reminder that David Musson’s Captains day is nearly upon us. The entry sheet is on the board and the day costs £10 which includes a BBQ. There will be a draw, the proceeds of which will go to the Captains Charity, so please be prepared to donate a prize.

Longest Day Golf Challenge - Friday 21st June

Longest Day Friday Challenge - One Amazing Cause. Help support Phil Leggett’s Army on their 72 Hole Challenge!

Kirtlington Members Adam & Dan Leggett are raising money for MacMillan after seeing first hand all the hard work they do as their Dad (Phil Leggett) is currently fighting a rare form of Sinus Cancer. They are being joined by Kirtlington Members Nolan Aselford and Mike Phillington in the challenge.

You can help contribute to this by entering the Longest Day Friday Challenge, the rules are simple:

Play 18 holes as normal - Stableford Format.
9 holes will be then picked at random by Phil Leggett (Adam & Dan’s Dad) to produce a 9-hole score! (Holes will be pre-drawn and sealed)
£5 Entry.
£2 of this goes to the Macmillan Charity and £3 goes to the Outright Winner with the best 9 holes.

Please dig deep and donate as we need as much support as possible, Thank you!

Click here to get involved.

Upcoming Competitions

Next Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June it is the return of the Kirtlington Summer Open Series, after a 7-week break!

JUNE SUMMER OPEN SERIES 3

Alternate Days.
Friday 28th June or Saturday 29th June.
Handicap Qualifier.
Individual Stableford Competition.
Open to Men, Ladies & Juniors.
Book Your Own Tee Times.
(Pay on the Day).
Adult Members £5; Junior Members £3.
Adult Visitors £30; Junior Visitors £15.

Captains Cup Sunday 30th June

Greensomes Stroke Play, Partners shall both tee off, select one of the drives and then play alternate shots during the play of each hole.
Lower Handicap x 0.6 + Higher Handicap x 0.4 (if handicap equal half combined).
Book your own tee time in the Pro Shop.
£3 per person – entry sheet on the main noticeboard in gent’s changing rooms.

Shop news

The 148th Open Championship

We are excited to announce that the 'Limited Edition The Open Pro V1 & Pro V1x' have landed in the Pro Shop.

One Dozen balls will cost £42.99 or a Sleeve of 3 golf balls at £11.50 each! Everyone knows these balls are up there with the best and with the added detail and logo they look amazing and would be a cool addition to any golf bag!

Motocaddy Trade In

Looking at Motocaddy's electric trolley range, there has been massive improvements over recent years with the introduction of incredible new technology.

There's never been a better time to upgrade your current electric trolley as we are offering up to £60 cashback when you trade-in your old one - any brand, any model, any condition!

Click here or talk to a member of staff for more information!

Click here to browse the Motocaddy range >

Wow. What a strike

How good does it feel when you strike the ball right out of the sweet spot? Pretty special, right? As much as we'd all love to, striking the centre of the clubface on every shot isn't realistic, which is why opting for some irons with added MOI could make all the difference.

What is MOI?

An iron’s actual sweet spot is no bigger than a pinhead, with anything struck outside resulting in the clubhead beginning to twist at impact – this is what is commonly referred to as MOI. The higher a club's MOI, the more stable it is through impact and therefore more resistant to twisting. So...

Higher MOI = More forgiving

The secret to better strikes

So, here's the secret to getting that special feeling more often with your irons:

Coaching – Yep, let’s take some time to assess your swing to ensure you're giving yourself the best chance of success

Try out Titleist's 718 AP1 irons – These beauties come with refined tungsten weighting and a higher MOI than previous models

Let’s start getting a little extra forgiveness back in your game with a fun-filled custom fitting session with your local PGA professional – that’s us!

Get in touch via the link below.

find out more >

Battle of the balls

It’s time to bring you aheavyweight contest as two brilliant models of golf ball duke it out for your attention in a bid to convince you they should be making their way into your bag. Let the battle commence...

Which ball will come out on top?

Srixon Soft Feel

Its name gives it away but this option from Srixon is all about its unrivalled softness and feel, which you'll love when around the greens.

What also impresses us is the brilliant distance it offers too, thanks to an improved core and aerodynamic dimple pattern.

That is impressive tech from a two-piece ball that comes in at a very budget friendly price. Sure, you can get more complete performing balls, but not at this price point and rarely with such distance.

Srixon Z-Star and Z-Star XV

If you want a ball that is trusted by the world's best players then look no further than these beauties from Srixon.

Among many others, Matsuyama and the one-and-only Ernie Els choose to put the Z-Star balls into play which just goes to show what you can expect from its more premium price point.

All you need to do now is choose between the added distance of the Z-Star XV and the increased spin of the Z-Star. Over to you...

explore Srixon's range >

Video of the Week

Gary Woodland hit some remarkable shots en-route to US Open glory last week, but how many of them made this list of the week's best shots?

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