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Two weeks ago today I was sat on an airplane writing that week's newsletter, I was very smug and having been back nearly a week I must admit I hate that smug guy now! Despite a wonderful break away I was raring to go since we have so much on our plate with the Swing Lounge, not to mention running a business and taking care of 2016 for the shop. It will be a bit of a juggling act over the next few weeks mixed with the lounge, new equipment arrivals and the new short game academy, just to name a few things. Ryan has been putting some graft in whilst I was away managing to get so much done in our new Swing Lounge, read more about that in our dedicated Swing Lounge section later on. We will also recap on the short game area and other new additions to Heysham Golf Club this week in Project Clubfit! We will be preparing for the Launch Day of our Swing Lounge, all we ask is you pop down for a look and also take advantage of our BIG Cost-Price Sale, basically a Half-Price Sale! Next week will see 'A Minute with the Coach' return and also the start of our trialist section with our new members of the team; Nick Holmes, Steve Fisher and Andy Wilson. Nick will cover the equipment aimed at the low handicapper, whereas Steve and Andy will combine to cover the equipment aimed at the mid to high handicapper. Look out for their reports next week on some new equipment.
Project Clubfit
This week, Dave and his team (with the return of ex-greenkeeper Beany), have been turfing the surrounding area of our upcoming astroturf pitching green. This then requires a mesh round the banking to stop balls plugging on the right hand side which sits a lot higher than the left because of the slope of the area. In the middle the hardcore is down ready for a couple more layers to which the astroturf grass will sit on top, very exciting for us as we get closer to the final stages! All the way down the left is a pathway that is connected to this green so that all-year round use is permitted even with the wettest ground conditions and also to allow a safe route to go and collect balls when there are many users on the area.
The Swing Lounge
Check out our sneak preview pics; hopefully they give you a tiny taste of what is to come with our new indoor simulator room. Sometimes it's hard to imagine what this area of land was like before we started this project; luckily we will have a nice collage of all the work that was done on the lounge placed proudly on our wall.
Finishing touches are being made that include new signage, finishing of the painting and from my side the marketing of the room including leaflets, website, booking system and all the bits and pieces needed to make this successful.
Our launch day is Saturday, 6 February, everyone is welcome ALL day to take part in our Nearest the Pin competition and from 5pm join us for some champers with a few thank yous at 6pm. The Swing Lounge can be booked from Sunday, 7 February and below is a price list, for now please book through the shop and payment can be made on arrival. Alternatively, you can take part in our 2016 Indoor Winter League which starts from our Launch Day. The concept is simple; you play eight courses over 10 weeks with a partner of your choice. The format is nine holes per course, Russian Stableford (bet you're intrigued) and your score goes into a League Table that we will publish every week. The cost is £40 per person and in association with Titleist we have prizes worth over £2,000 down to 10th position, first prize is a NEW Titleist 915 driver each! This is open to everyone, so feel free to enquire even if you don't have a handicap or you aren't a member of Heysham. All you have to do is book a slot for all eight courses (included in your £40) to get your scores in before the end date of March. Click here or pop in to reserve a spot!
Prices (Per person, per hour)
Off Peak - Monday - Friday daytime, Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Peak - Wednesday - Friday evenings and weekends.
One player - Peak - £15 and Off Peak - £12.
Two players - Peak - £10 and Off Peak - £8.
Three players plus - Peak - £7 and Off Peak - £6.
HGC members get £2 OFF per person per hour.
The Swing Lounge Grand Opening - Saturday, 6 February from 9.30am
Nearest the pin competition all day.
Bucks fizz reception at 5pm.
Official opening and ribbon cutting 6pm.
Annual General Meeting - Monday, 8 February - Open to all full members.
This is "your" club, so take the time to attend the meeting. It is an opportunity to vote for Directors of Heysham Golf Club and a chance to input your ideas for the future.
Gent's Annual Dinner - Friday, 12 February
Come along and support your new Captain, Stuart Bradley, at his first official function (formal dress). Tickets are £18 per person including three course meal, coffee and mints. The sign-up sheet is in the spike bar.
January Sale!
On the weekend of Saturday, 6 February to coincide with our Launch day we will be holding a special 'Cost Price or Less' sale. It is exactly as it sounds as 90% of our shop will be available at cost price...or less. All 2015 hardware will be available in a 'Nearest Offer' sale, basically meaning you make us an offer and if we think it's fair, it's yours; Or we may negotiate if you are pushing your luck. Until then we still have the usual January sales on below:
SkyCaddie Aire 2 NOW only £99.
Men's and ladies footwear at COST price (includes adidas, FootJoy, Puma and Stuburt).
Callaway, TaylorMade and Titleist Vokey wedges are all NOW £69! Saving £40!
ALL 2015 woods are at COST price (includes Cobra, TaylorMade, PING, Callaway and many more).
Putters reduced, treat yourself to a Cleveland Smart Square putter for only £60!
Selection of bags reduced by 40% and all others reduced 20%.
Up to 50% OFF all Puma clothing.
Plus there are plenty more offers in store! Get yourself involved!
New Arrivals...
Amongst all the excitement it's hit us hard that now is the time our new stock starts piling in for us to work with. This week we have had new arrivals from Callaway (XR16 range), Cobra (King F6 and King Ltd range) and also a large amount of adidas shoes. The new Cobra and Callaway ranges will be shortly available for full fitting, feel free to come in and ask to see some of the new equipment before it is merchandised out in the shop. Last year the Boost shoe by adidas was a popular seller, this year the new Tour 360 Boost we think will be just as popular, complemented by the Tour 360x shoe in a new array of colours. We expect deliveries most days from now on which means a busy time for me and Linda in the shop, but we welcome all of you to come in and check out these arrivals. Internet prices with a personal touch at Clubfit Golf and these products will be just that!
Mrs D's deal of the week
Mrs D has two deals for you this week to keep up the recent goodwill.
Deal One sees a continuation of last week's DT Solo deal where you can purchase a dozen for only £12.99!
Deal Two - Linda is branching out into hardware as she is offering the Cleveland Smart Square putter for HALF PRICE at £55. Pop in over the weekend for a bargain!
