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

Ryder Cup Victory for Kirtlington

In the annual Ryder Cup Competition between Kirtlington and Bicester Golf Club, it was a victory for the Kirtlington Gents winning 10 ½ to 7 ½ - well done to all those that took part bringing the trophy back for the first time since 2015!

In the Morning Pairs, this was 3 ½ to 2 ½ to Kirtlington, winning teams were Andy Woodley & Duncan Teall 4&3, Richard Kershaw & Mark Ellis 1 up, Andy Gardiner & Steve Booker 1 up and Gaining a half was Stan Green & Trevor Graham

In the Afternoon Singles, this was 7 to 5 in Kirtlington’s favour, winning players were Chris Kip 6&5, Mike Thompson 4&3, Wes Rankin 3&1, Richard Carr 2&1, Steve Booker 2& 1, Andy Woodley 1 up and Richard Kershaw 1 up.

Gez Pearce wins The Order of Merit

With one competition still to go Gez Pearce has an unassailable lead and is the winner of this season’s order of merit! Finishing in second place overall the 19 points gained was enough to finish top.

In the Gents September Medal, 102 players took part (CSS 69 both days), top 3 in each division were:

Division 1

1st - Jimmy Summers - Nett 65.
2nd - Mark Edgar - Nett 66.
3rd - Kevin Crumell - Nett 66.

Division 2

1st - Gez Pearce - Nett 65.
2nd - Brian Clargo - Nett 66.
3rd - Rob Allen Nett - 70.

Division 3

1st - Andy Brown - Nett 67.
2nd - Dave Basey - Nett 68.
3rd - Paul Hutchings - Nett 70.

Lowest Gross: George Slater 72.

Click here for full results.

Gent's Midweek Medal

Despite the windy conditions, there were some excellent scores recorded in the Gents Midweek Medal. With 33 players (11 players under handicap) taking part the CSS dropped to 68.

The winning score on countback was Bob Thiele with a magnificent Nett 65 just ahead of Clive Moggridge. Following on from his lowest gross at the weekend George Slater once again won this with a fantastic gross 71.

Top 3 were as follows:

1st - Bob Thiele - Nett 65 (Countback).
2nd - Clive Moggridge - Nett 65.
3rd - Pete Milton - Nett 66 (CB).

Upcoming Competiton - Founder Members Trophy

Date: Saturday 28th September 2019.
Book Your Own Tee Time – Last tee time 1pm.
Entry Fee £3 (Entry Sheet on Mixed Noticeboard in the main corridor).
Open to all members – not just founder members.

Seniors news

Seniors August Medal

On Thurs 29th August a total of 57 seniors took part in the monthly Medal. Glen Marshall had an excellent day posting a 75 which gave him the lowest gross and his nett 67 won Division 1 by three strokes. In Division 2 Alan Bowers matched Glen's nett score to win this division by two strokes.

Full Results were: -

Division 1

1st - Glen Marshall (75 – 8) - 67.
2nd - Chris Myall (80 – 10) - 70.
3rd - Tony Whitlock (87 – 17) - 70.

Division 2

1st - Alan Bowers (90 – 23) – 67.
2nd - Ken Rapley (89 – 20) – 69.
3rd - Gerry Shaw (88 – 19) – 69.

Seniors Match

The seniors ended a string of 4 defeats when they defeated Bicester in a closely fought encounter 3.5 to 2.5. In the Captains match, David Musson/Ian Gordan were on the verge of victory when David missed a one-foot putt on the 18th enabling the opposition to halve the match.

However, there were good wins for Tony Bastable/Antony David (2 and 1), Clarrie Haynes/Steve Dolton (2 up) and Gerry Shaw/Stuart Weston (2 and 1) which ensured Kirtlington victory. Losing pairs were Paul Wilkinson/Simon Saxton (2 and 1) and Roy Smith/Trevor Roberts (3 and 2).

Kirtlington Senior Pairs Open - Wednesday 2nd October 2019

18 HOLE BETTER-BALL STABLEFORD
90% HANDICAP (MAX HANDICAP 28)
55 YEARS AND OVER

Tee Times from 10 am.
Visitors £60 per pair.
Members £40 per pair.
Visitors and members prize 1st 2nd 3rd.
Nearest pin & longest drive.
Coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 2 course sit down meal after golf followed by the prize-giving.

For more information call us in the pro shop.

Club news

Greenkeepers News

Over the last few years, it has become apparent that the main green on the 3rd hole has been holding onto a little more water than the others following rain or irrigation which is not desirable.

At some point during the winter months, we will need to excavate the main drain outlet to see if it has become faulty due to settlement/ damage/ sedimentation. From this inspection, it may then be necessary to trench into the green to rectify any problems found. This work will be similar to the drainage corrected on the 13th green a few years ago.

As you may have seen we have begun to construct a temporary green on this hole which will allow greenkeepers to work on the main green safely whilst the works are carried out. It may turn out not be necessary to use it but by constructing it now we should be able to create a reasonable surface on which to putt.

This temporary may also be beneficial during freezing/ thawing conditions when the 3rd green due to its low lying, shaded location is the last to become playable. We may possibly be able to gain some extra days golf where before we would be closed.

Brett Moggridge
Head Greenkeeper
04/09/2019

Quiz Night - Save the Date

Our next quiz night at the club is on Friday, October 4th, Open to all!

Click here for more details.

Charity Bike Ride

Our Member David Skidmore is cycling London - Brighton off-road (75 miles) on Sept 21st for British heart foundation. Any donations would be much appreciated!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dave-skidmore2.

Shop news

FootJoy Chillout Pullovers

Solid colour with contrast collar and rear yoke FJ logo's.

- Moisture-wicking technology draws moisture away from the body.

- Easy care fabric to minimise wrinkling.

- 100% Polyester.

- Priced at £59.99 or £64.99 with Kirtlington Golf Club Logo.

Useful Links

Kirtlington Golf Club Website: http://kirtlingtongolfclub.com/

Shop website: https://www.kirtlingtongolfshop.co.uk/

Seniors Website: http://kgcseniors.btck.co.uk/SeniorsNews

Revealed: Our favourite trolleys of 2019

Push trolley or electric trolley? Do you have a preference or have you not really thought about it that much? We have both covered as we reveal the best trolleys money can buy in 2019, and both of these winners are available through your very own pro shop.

Push to pass - Motocaddy Z1

Happy to go around under your own power? Then you can’t go wrong with Motocaddy’s Z1 push trolley.

The Z1 is our top pick when it comes to value and practicality from a push trolley, not just because its lightweight nature is a joy to handle around the course, but also because the easy-to-fold two-step system makes it quick and easy to transport.

Go electric - Motocaddy S1

Want to take a load off and let the trolley do the bulk of the work? Then there are none better than Motocaddy’s electric S1.

A whisper-quiet 200W motor provides ample power throughout your round, allowing you to stay fresh for the back nine. Its stunning high-resolution LCD display has been updated for 2019 and keeps you ‘up to speed’ with battery life and speed settings.

shop Motocaddy's range >

Why the recent surge?

Here’s some homework for you: the next time you're watching golf on TV, keep an eye on the number of pros using putters with larger heads. Whilst some golfers still prefer the traditional blade style putters from years gone by, over 60% of PGA Tour players have a larger headed putter in their bag today – the question is: why?

High MOI putters

These are all to do with stability, feel and alignment. When you take a look at Scotty Cameron's Phantom X 12 and 6 models (pictured above) you will see what we mean.

The larger head style of both putters is designed to increase MOI, which is crucial as it means the putter face will twist less at impact, especially when struck away from the sweet spot.

How do they work?

It's all to do with the additional weight in the extremities of the head when compared to traditional blade style putters, which helps to keep the face stable through impact.

You might also find that a heavier and larger putter is easier to control, therefore improving your stroke. Either way, we have a great selection of putters waiting for you to try in-store.

explore Scotty Cameron's putter range >

Video of the Week

Golf equipment has come a long way in recent years but is there a more beneficial technology than the Boa Fit System? If you haven't tried shoes with Boa on yet then we couldn't recommend it highly enough, and here's a video detailing why they make such a difference compared with traditional laces.

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