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Hello golfers,

As Trevor has now jetted off to the USA hurricane chasing, it seems it’s down to Mrs D to write this week’s newsletter, we hope you enjoy it.

Members' news

On the Course...

The 51st bi-annual match between Heysham and Wheatley Golf Club started on Saturday with the arrival of Dai (Taff) Carr who had cycled between the two clubs raising over £11,000 for walking with the wounded in memory of Darren Bickerstaff a Wheatley legend.

The match for the Rams Horn looked tight for most of the afternoon, but a late rally from Heysham sent our Yorkshire pals back over the Pennines with the Rams Arse!

After a fantastic evening of great food and much drink, Sunday’s event was won by Adam Hutchinson, Greg Anderson, Alan Kersley and Jason Kirkham.

Competition Prizes

All gent's first, second and third place winnings in medals have now been paid into shop accounts. To check your account balance, call into to the shop.

Academy news

Winter Packages

If you haven't yet taken advantage of our winter packages this autumn, then now is the time to do so. We have several packages all based to help you improve your game. Winter is a time to really change those annoying swing habits that have been bugging you all season whether it be based on the range, or using our award winning all-weather facilities for your short game. Ryan is offering a choice of two packages, I am running a package based on getting more out of your short game as well as your long game, plus I am offering a ladies only package deal. Paul is also available with a winter package structured around all parts of the game, we really have got you covered.

Click here to visit our website to see all our packages in full or click here to get in touch to book your package.

A word from the coach...

This week has seen a switch from summer golf to those looking at working on their game over the winter.

I’ve also enjoyed a few days off with the family up at Dalston and Carlisle, enjoying a busman’s holiday watching the lads play a couple of rounds. Lucas had a super round of 74 - 5 = 68 around Silloth in a Men's Compeition on Sunday. +2 round there is a good knock nearly off four! Curtis had three daft holes, but finished with a steady knock.

I must mention Dan Hodges who did great in his MOT on Monday. Dan was seriously slicing it, swing path 9 degrees across the ball, however after 20 minutes had a perfect 0.0 - 0.0 swing path and clubface. Now he’s just got to transfer it onto the course and not try to smash it.

I also did some testing with Chris McCardle with the new Titleist AP series irons, really impressive stuff and the AP1's went like a dream, great flight, easy to hit and seriously long! Just waiting for his new custom clubs to arrive...

Finally from me I'd like to mention my old mate Mick “Beast” Corburn from my Accrington junior days in Blackburn. Mick has had a few sessions over the past couple of months and finished the season with a superb round of 72 - 12 = 60 followed by 40 points the next day. Well done pal.

Swing Lounge news

Swing Lounge Sign-up Night

Our sign-up night last Wednesday was a great success with many members and visitors taking advantage of a free beer, but there's still to get involved. Details are as follows:

Supported by Callaway Golf.
£49 per person.
Pairs format.
Over £1500 worth of prizes.
10 courses from October - March.

The swing lounge can be booked a week in advance for Winter League so don’t leave it too long to get your first round booked in. Click here to get in touch for more details.

Shop news

New arrivals...

We are now fully stocked and ready for the winter, call in and see our massive selection of waterproofs, layering clothing and winter headwear. We still also have some bargains on our sale rail with shirts from £20.

Ball deal of the weekend

Bridgestone Extra Soft balls now only £20 per dozen saving £9.99. Only whilst stocks last.

Mrs D’s woolly of the week

As Trevor mentioned in last week’s newsletter from next week we will have “Mrs D’s woolly of the week” rather than take a photo of a hat on a polystyrene head I’m looking for models – this will be “Wally in the Woolly” so get nominating your mates and playing partners and tell us why they deserve this title. If your mate is chosen you will win a prize...

Click here to get in touch.

Upcoming events

Junior Presentation Night and Night Golf - Friday, 6 October (6:30pm)

Prize presentation, followed by night golf and fun and games in the clubhouse. Anyone wishing to sponsor a Heysham junior competition and support the future of our great club for only £25, please speak to linda or click here to send us an email.

Autumn Dinner Dance - Saturday, 14 October

£23 per person including four course meal and fabulous live entertainment – tickets available from the bar.

Open team of four Texas Scramble - Sunday, 1 October

We still have some times available to book for this Sunday, 1 October. Open to both gents and ladies, bookings can be made online here, or call the pro shop to book.