Last Tuesday 29th November the ladies played in a yellow ball competition in teams of 3. We had some good results in from the ladies last week. In 3rd place were Mary Stanton, Jenny Purves and Linda Worsley with a very good 70 points. They were narrowly beaten by Sheila Earl, Elaine McLean and Jill Gregory who also scored 70 but came 2nd on a card play-off. Out in front though, with a great score of 73 points were Nicky Markland, Gill Usher and Wendy Mosley. Well done ladies.
On Saturday the gents played in their Turkey Trot, competing for a meat voucher for Nigel Wilcox's Butchers in Macclesfield, a nice bonus in the run up to Christmas. There were some crazily good scores again. Playing on the 14 holes that were open on Saturday, David Allmand-Smith came in 3rd with 33 points. David Smyth also scored 33 points but came 2nd on a card play-off. But out in front with a great score of 34 points and looking very happy with his turkey sorted for Christmas was Ken Jee. Hope you enjoy your new handicap!
Well done to all our winners in last week's competitions, though we might have to make the course a bit harder again with all these low scores coming in!
Thomas Bjorn
As you are probably aware Thomas Bjorn has been announced as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the next contest in France in 2018. Bjorn has been handed the task of regaining the trophy following this year's heavy defeat at Hazeltine National under Darren Clarke, and the 45-year-old has a long - and successful - involvement with the competition.
He has exceptional experience to bring to the role. The Dane's three appearances as a player all resulted in victories in 1997, 2002 and the miracle of Medina in 2014, while he has also been an assistant captain four times, including vice-captain to Clarke in Minnesota. Bjorn has previous captaincy experience and led Continental Europe to victory in the Seve Trophy in 2009 as a non-playing skipper, and he has also been heavily involved with the European Tour having served as chairman of the tournament players' committee since 2007. He will become only the fourth skipper from continental Europe after getting the nod in a unanimous decision following a meeting of a panel comprised of former captains Clarke, Paul McGinley and Jose Maria Olazabal, European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley and tournament committee member Henrik Stenson. Bjorn is a great choice to lead Europe's quest to regain the special trophy.
Technology for Christmas
Our aim in the run up to Christmas is to make your easier by suggesting gift ideas you can get from us! Last week we looked more at bits and bobs, cheaper items to put in your friends stockings. This week we are going to focus on technology. We have some great gadgets in the shop for you get for your golf mad friend this Christmas.
1) Garmin Approach S2
We have the new Garmin watch in stock. The Approach S2 is a stylish and comfortable GPS golf watch with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver giving precise distances to the front, back and middle of greens. The S2 has the ability to measure shot distances, and also includes a course odometer to measure your total walking distance during your round. It's similar to the very popular Approach S1 model, but the S2 takes it up a notch with layup and dogleg distances and a digital scorecard. Every Approach S2 includes free lifetime course updates, without additional subscriptions. Updates are added up to 4 times a year.
2) SkyCaddie SW2
The SkyCaddie SW2 is the next generation of the bestselling SkyCaddie Watch. With a slimmer design, extended battery life and built-in Bluetooth Smart technology, the SW2 is ideal for golfers looking for quick distances to the front, centre and back of each green. SW2 also features Auto-Course Recognition - so it knows where you are when you approach the first tee. It also has a Shot Distance function, enabling you to mark and measure how far you have hit the ball.
3) Motocaddy S1
Following an extensive upgrade for 2016, the brand new S1 incorporates a number of improvements including a soft-touch ergonomic handle; low-profile, quick-release wheels; a streamlined battery tray; and the super-fast quickfold assembly mechanism. Add these to the nine speed settings, battery indicator and whisper-quiet motor, plus adjustable bag supports and compatibility with the popular easilock system and it's easy to see why the S1 is the world's favourite electric golf trolley.
4) Motocaddy M1
This trolley is perfect if you lack space to store your trolley, whether you have a small boot or your garage is too full already. The first of the compact-folding M-Series trolleys and a model that continues to gain popularity for its ease of storage and transportation, the M1 PRO can boast a number of standout features. These include an adjustable handle height, intuitive controls, plus an inbuilt device cradle accommodating a wide range of GPS devices that can be powered from the patented USB charging port.
Here is a video of Nick putting the M1 up to demonstrate how easy it is.
Please click here to watch the video or on the video image.
If you have any questions please click here or pop into the shop.
Ball Personalisation
Our offer on free customization on your golf balls end on Sunday so get them now before you miss out!
If you visit my website you can now get free ball customization on any Titleist balls.
These customized balls make great Christmas presents so order before the 12th of December to customize for free!
You can literally get anything you want printed whether its, Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday or just simply yours or your friend's name, it's all up to you!
Click here to get them ordered now!
Winter is here, the clocks have changed and the temperature has plummeted. This means that any bad weather could bring limitations on the course.
The best way to know whether you are allowed to use your buggy or trolley or just know what time the tee is free is online! All you do if you have facebook or twitter is go to www.facebook.com/prestbury.proshop or www.twitter.com/PGCProShop to find out the latest course info. Or, if you have a social media phobia you can visit my website www.nicksummerfield.co.uk
Up until Christmas we are running a competition. Any new followers will be entered into a prize draw! The winner of the prize draw will win a brand new Cobra Bag! Remember, if you recommend a friend you are also entered so if you were to follow us then recommend 3 friends you would be entered 4 times!!
We also have a Click and Collect service available on my website www.nicksummerfield.co.uk
With click and collect you can but items that I don't stock, for example the TaylorMade M1 driver is a popular club that I don't have in stock but is available on my website.
You but it on my website and it will be delivered to the shop within 48 hours for you to come and collect.
A Night with the Pro's
As you probably all know at the end of January I do a night where I try to teach you all how to improve your golf, and have a bit of fun in the process. The night will involve a nice meal cooked by our resident chef, a quiz, a presentation (where I make you better golfers) and of course the prize draw. Tickets will go on sale soon and will be available in the shop. We are limited to 60 people and it is usually a sell out, so get down to the shop quick to book yourself a spot!
Bob Plenderleith
We end the newsletter this week with the sad news that Bob Plenderleith, a long standing member, has sadly passed away at the age of 95. Bob was a member for 30 odd years and even after he couldn't play golf anymore, regularly came to the club to play bridge and socialize. Our thoughts are with Hazel and their family.
