My Weekly Newsletter

Hello golfers,

Rory McIlroy shot a stunning final round 64 to win the Tour Championship on Sunday. He beat American duo Ryan Moore and Kevin Chappell in a play-off to win in Atlanta and seal the £7.7 million FedEx Cup prize. However, McIlroy's victory was overshadowed soon after with the news the legendary 'The King' Arnold Palmer had passed away with a heart condition.

Jack Nicklaus summed up the mood of grief after the game of golf had lost one of it's true greats. 'Arnold was one of my best friends. He was more than a golfer. He was an icon'.

Bunker Improvements

Ground under repair on the 1st, 3rd and 4th holes. Due to the bunker work all bunkers and areas which are not turfed on the 1st, 3rd and 4th holes are GUR. These areas are not marked, but they are a compulsory drop. Please use the nearest drop zone.

If you have played over the last seven days you will have noticed the start of the bunker improvements program on the 1st, 3rd and 4th holes. The works will take approximately two - three weeks to complete and will inevitably lead to some disruption to playing conditions (temporary holes). Once completed the new bunkers will require a period of settlement, but will be fully in play at the beginning of next season. Please use the ball retriever to collect your golf ball from the GUR areas.

Divot filling at HGC (sponsored by Project Jon).

Project Jon The HGC Board are pleased to introduce a permanent divot filling facility. Two 'divot filler stands' holding small bags of divot filler mix have been installed, one by the practice nets and one adjoining the 10th/13th tees. Members are requested to take a bag with them and fill any divot they see while playing their round and then return the empty bag to one of the stands.

The stands are sponsored by (and made by) Project Jon, a well established, Dronfield based firm who specialise in complete kitchen and bedroom solutions. Project Jon is owned and run by Jonathan Smith, step-son of long standing HGC member Fred Wild.

Project Jon also provide:

A cost effective Replacement Door Service for kitchen and bedrooms (any additional worktops, sinks or appliances can be supplied and fitted if required).
Home offices or built in furniture.
Specialist trades (plumbing, electrical, tiling, plastering) via trusted tradesman.

The customers of Project Jon receive the best personal service and frequently orders result from recommendation and referrals. Several HGC members have already had work done and it is hoped that this number will increase and this will be the start of a long and happy relationship. Any enquiries please call Jon on 07876 353344.

September Lady Medal - Wednesday, 21 September

Congratulations to Jacqui Lomas for winning the September Lady Medal. Full results were as follows:

First place - Jacqui Lomas (91 - 18 = 73), second place - Claire Oates (88 - 15 = 73) and in third place - Doreen Stuart (104 - 28 = 76).

Ex-Serviceman's Shield - Thursday, 22 September

Congratulations to Brian Hardwick for winning the Ex- Seviceman's Competition last week with score of 30 points. Full results were as follows:

First place - Brian Hardwick (30 points), second place - Tim Hopkinson (29 points) and in third place - Brian Cooper (28 points).

President's Putter - Saturday, 24 September

Well done to everyone who scored under par last Saturday in the President's Putter, especially the winner Doug Broadfoot who continues his good form over the last few weeks having won the Carl Bennett Salver the previous Sunday. Full results were as follows:

First place - Doug Broadfoot (71 - 6 = 65) and in joint second place - Doug Brooke (88 - 22 = 66) and Matt Hall (87 - 21 = 66) and Freddie Parlby (77 - 11 = 66).

Ladies Saturday Stableford - Saturday, 24 September

Congratulations to Jacqui Lomas for winning the Silver Division and Judith Race for winning the Bronze Division in the Ladies Saturday Stableford.

Ladies Medal Finals - Sunday 25 September

Congratulations to Claire Oates for winning the Ladies Medal Finals. Full results were as follows:

Silver Winner - Claire Oates (71 + 76 = 147). Bronze Winner - Marion Kay (80 + 83 = 163). Overall Winner - Claire Oates.

2016 Matchplay Winners

Congratulations to the following members who have won the 2016 knockout competitions: