Hello golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter from Hallowes Golf Club. We hope you enjoy the read.

Annual Handicap Review

The handicap committee is required to carry out an annual review of all the handicaps of members for whom Hallowes is the home club. The purpose of the review is to identify:

• Those players whose general playing performance and scoring pattern over the year is better than expected for their handicap category and who should be considered for a reduction in handicap.
• Those players whose general playing performance and scoring pattern over the year is inferior to that expected for their handicap category and who should be considered for an increase of handicap.
• Any member who considers his/her handicap to be incorrect, either too high or too low may request an annual review by writing to the Competition Chairman or to the Club Professional by Wednesday, 28 February.

The handicap committee shall advise any player whose handicap has changed as a result of this annual review. Decisions made by the handicap committee shall be final provided that the correct procedures are followed.

Knockout Competitions

Entries for all 2018 Club Knockout Competitions are now being taken. Please enter your name on the entry sheets on the competition noticeboard and pay your £2.50 per person entry fee in the pro shop. The closing date for entries is Monday, 2 April.

Upcoming Events at Hallowes

We have a number of events coming up over the next few weeks including:

• Sunday, 18 February - Sunday Lunch.
• Wednesday, 28 February - Quiz.
  
• Wednesday, 14 March - Quiz.

For more details on any of the upcoming events, please click here to get in touch.

Outstanding Subs

Having passed the end of January all members are reminded of the need to have paid their subs or made arrangements with the office to do so, in accordance with the articles. If you have not already done so please make contact with the office as a matter of urgency.

Thank you to the members that have already paid.

Regards,
P. Vandrill.

Ladies Powder Room

I am pleased to announce that the refurbishment of the ladies powder room is now complete and open for use.

This has been achieved by the use of the legacy of Mr Harry Warhurst of which we are extremely grateful.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Martin Bradbury and his team for all their hard work and Judith Race for helping me coordinate the project.

Claire Oates. 

Don't start the season with worn grips...

Why would you risk poor ball striking by having to grip your clubs tighter? With different sizes and textures, there are a number of superb options from Golf Pride that I can advise you on. We can consider feel, traction, the size of your hands and how often you play in the rain. So are your grips shiny? Perhaps they've hardened and cracked, well no wonder if you're playing regularly.

Don't risk poor ball striking, come and see me in the pro shop and let's get you re-gripped! Click here to find out more.

Don't practice your faults

There is no substitute for good proven basics, let your professionals improve your game this winter. It may just require a ''Quick Fix'' or perhaps a more long term structured approach.

Let's work together to make 2018 a golfing year to remember.

Please find below our winter coaching offers which could be the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is looking to improve their game in 2018. Offers include:

John's Winter Coaching Special Offer

Coaching Package One

• Two x 30 minute lessons.
• One 6 hole playing lesson.
• Only £75 (Save £20).

Coaching Package Two

• Four x 30 minute lessons.
• One performance analysis.
• Only £100 (Save £25).

Coaching Package Three

• Four x 30 minute lessons.
• One 6 hole playing lesson.
• Only £120 (Save £25).

Isaac's Winter Coaching Special Offer

Isaac Simpson, our Assistant, has launched a special coaching offer for the winter months.

Birdie Coaching Offer

• Two x 30 minute lessons.
• One 6 hole playing lesson.
• Only £60 (Save £15).

Eagle Coaching offer

• Four x 30 minute lessons.
• One 6 hole playing lesson.
• Only £95 (Save £20).

Click here to get in touch for more details.