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May Newsletter

From the GM’s Office:

I must start by congratulating our Deputy Head Greenkeeper Max Hedingham and his wife Jenny on the birth of their second child George, mother and baby are doing well as are the proud grandparents Peter and Margaret.

Also congratulations to Pat Horn who has been tearing up the courses in Florida, she has helped her club win their league breaking the local rivals 9 year hold on the title!

This months newsletter is sponsored by Sarah Shaw hair design, any member who shows their membership card at the salon will receive a 20% off a colour with every cut and finish.

Mick Wilson, Club Captain
Well the season is well and truly underway now and after the euphoric April sunshine we are now in the midst of the usual summer showers and arctic winds….. Great eh? But undeterred by this our P & D and Fylde teams are in great form with some good victories under their belts already.

The bank holiday weekend gave us some sunshine and we were pleased to welcome visitors and members alike to our AM-AM and to Lady Captain and Captains mixed open, both events were well supported with good scores winning each, thanks go to everyone who entered and to our Handicaps committee for running these along with our club professionals.

On a personal note I would like to thank everyone who has put their names down for my away day to Ulverston golf club on 3^rd of July, I am really looking forward it and I am sure that we will have a great day. Lastly I wish you all well in the up & coming competitions especially the majors, some of which will be followed by great entertainment, good luck.

Joanne Startin, Lady Captain.

Finally we managed to play the 2008 Lady Presidents day at the fourth time of asking! Thanks to all the ladies who supported the event. We also had a great day for Jill Williamsons Lady Vice Captains day the weather just about held out for us.

The Lady Captain and Captains Mixed Open was a great day and we raised a lot of money towards our charities, the comments on the course from the visitors were very positive. As the Captain has stated the season is now in full flow and hopefully we will have a great season, we deserve one!!

Barry Piggott, Seniors Section Captain

The League teams continue to have good outcomes against other clubs. Recent matches have seen overall wins (home and away) against Green Drive, Fairhaven and potentially Fleetwood. A draw was achieved against Clitheroe. However, success is measured in many ways. Win or lose the events are always conducted in the best of atmospheres. The golf is naturally competitive with social aspects full of good humour, 'intelligent conversation' and putting the world to right!!

The Terry Waters Trophy medal was abandoned following a torrential downpour. The greens were awash, there was a distinct stream running down the 5th fairway and the ducks were having a field day! This medal will now be played on Monday 17th August.

Juniors



Will Kelly is pictured above with Dave Horn who sponsors the Florida Trophy recieving his prize (Will is the taller one!!) Will won the event with a very impressive net 67 in very windy conditions.

Golf Course
It’s been a strange month of weather (as is becoming the norm!) 15 consecutive days of rain followed by the hottest day of the year means Graham and his team are experiencing an unprecedented amount of growth. The general feedback on the course has been very positive and it should soon be at its peak for the season.

Social
One of the clubs biggest events is just around the corner. On the 6th June the annual Thwaites Golf Day will take place. Tickets are available from behind the bar, friends and family are welcome. Top local performer Darren James will be providing the entertainment in the evening. 




Pro Shop- Press release 14th May

Mike Greenough (right) has been the clubs professional for 16 years and is looking forward to the new challenge. “I think Ashton and Lea Golf Club are leading the way with this move and I'm sure that the club and its members will reap the benefits” commented Mike. “We are very lucky to have someone as experienced as Mike on board and along with Daniel Clark the assistant professional we have a great team” said Simon Plumb the clubs general manager who is himself a PGA Professional golfer.

The shop will be carrying all the major brands and have joined the alliance buying group so that members and guests can purchase merchandise at very competitive prices.

And finally..
I have received many positive comments about the Pro Shop which are very much appreciated. We have managed to find a a solution to the prize voucher issue. Any member who wins a voucher in a competition will be able to add this to an account in the shop that they can spend at their leisure on golf equipment. A separate card will be used that will remain in the shop, unfortunately we are unable to add prize winnings to your main account as this is against the amateur status rules as laid down by the R&A. 

If you require any further clarification on this please do not hesitate to contact either Mike or Myself.


Regards

Simon Plumb
General Manager

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