Hello golfers,

I hope you've all had a fantastic week on and off the golf course and welcome to another exciting edition of the Moray Pro Shop weekly newsletter, bringing you up to date with all the latest news and gossip from within the walls of MGC.


 

The season is now underway, and we are seeing more and more familiar faces popping through the door as they come out of winter hibernation. After a busy week with the Scottish Universities Championships, we had both the Greensomes on Saturday followed by our first Open Texas Scramble of the year on Sunday.

It's also the first major of the year, The Masters and I can't wait to watch the action as it's always an exciting event, and one which never fails to create excitement and drama.....just like an episode of Eastenders.

The Par 3 event had 9 holes in 1, with 2 of them back to back shots from the same pairing and one from the legend Gary Player. The eventual winner Jimmy Walker also set a tournament record of -8 for the 9 holes which also included an ace. If the main event is anything like this, then we are all in for a treat....Enjoy.

Personally, I can't really see past the big four...Jason Day, Rory, Spieth or Bubba when it comes to Augusta, but a lot can happen in 4 days at the Masters..

Back at the Club, this weekend sees the first strokeplay event with the men's Spring Meeting taking place on the Old Course and a very busy tee sheet.. Could members please call the shop if they cannot make their tee time for any reason to allow us to give other members an opportunity to get a game. We will be keeping a close eye on any no shows in the Saturday competitions during the season, so please let us know if you can't make your time.


 

We have had another busy week with our Junior Camp taking place on easily the worst 3 days weather we have had this year..

Derek and I had 16 Under 10's and 12 Over 10's take part in some fun filled golf events over the 3 days, and I'm pleased to say we somehow managed to get through it with help from multiple hot chocolates on Monday from the clubhouse, and a Gazebo on the practice area kindly put up by our very own Club Captain John Thomson. 

Despite the weather, the kids all seemed to have fun (Derek and I), although I'm not sure about the rest of them...Haha..

A big thanks also needs to go out to Monica Grant who continually gives up her time to help out with not only Club Golf Coaching, but helping us out over the 3 days coaching camps.....Thanks Monica..

   

Day 1 on the Putting Green

   

   

Days 2 & 3 - Junior Camp

Junior Medal 1 

Well Done to Euan Docherty on winning the 1st Junior medal of the year with a fine nett 65, beating Alan Currie into 2nd place on 67. while Regan Main was 3rd back on 70. A good start to the season with some early handicap cuts..

Master Euan Docherty - 85 - 20c = 65 
Alan Currie - 87 - 20c = 67 
Raegan J Main - 91 - 21c = 70 
Brogan Thomson - 91 - 15c = 76 
Jack Ure - 101 - 23c = 78

Euan has started the season well as he also finished in 2nd place in the Spence Trophy which was played at Fortrose & Rosemarkie on the 1st April. Euan hit scores of 93/73 and 95/75 in some very windy conditions. Well Done Euan and thanks to Alan Cowie and Graham Broad for taking everyone through and supporting the whole team that travelled.


 

Mid-Week Medals 

The midweek medals also start next week. We have quite a few new members this season and many who don't yet know other members to play alongside in these walk on medals. I will be booking a couple slots during each one booked under Mid Week Medal for members who require a playing partner. 

Contact us in the shop if you need a playing partner and we will do our best to find you one. 

On the same note if any members are happy to play alongside new members in these competitions, then we would be happy to hear from you too.


Greensomes 

We had a reasonable turnout with around 80 players taking part in the opening Greensomes competition. The eventual winners were Ben Spoor and Darren Gould with 67.6, pipping Ian & Malcolm Campbell by 0.4 of a shot into the runner up position. Craig Annette and Bryan Suttar were 3rd with 68.4.

B. Spoor / D. Gould - 67.6 
I. Campbell / M. Campbell - 68.0 
C. Annette / B. Suttar - 68.4 
R. Foster / G. Wood - 69.2 
P. Page / C. Moors - 69.4


Texas Scramble 

We had a full field as usual for the opening Texas Scramble, and it was a really busy day for Derek in the shop. Thanks again to the usual members who support the running of the Opens through checking in players, scoring and starter duties. 

In Division 1 (+1-4.0) a winning score of 55.6 (Yeats x 3, W McKay - Auchmill) took the honours, 56.5 in second (Laird x 3, Forster - R Aberdeen & Deesode) and Moray members Graeme Peat, Michael Wilson, Frank Ralph and Ben Stewart taking 3rd spot on 56.7 

Division 2 was won with 57.6 (Graham, Gill, Stirton & Thomson - Newburgh) pipping Moray members Rory Foster, Andrew Lallement, Gary Wood and Michael Anderson by 0.1 with 57.9 taking 3rd place (Donaldson, Dickson x 2, Macdougal - Elgin & Hopeman) 

A full list of scores are available by clicking here, or visiting the Moray Golf Club website.


 

We have a Wilson Demo Day on Thursday, 21 April at the practice area between 2pm-6pm. 

Sign up for a FREE, no commitment slot and you can try the latest hardare ranges against your current clubs. 

We will be offering some great deals on the day and giving away a sleeve of balls just for booking an appointment and coming along to support the day. 

Click here to find out more about what Wilson have to offer

Click here to book a slot


 

We are on our last few days of our Titleist Pro V1 offer to Buy 3 Dozen, Get a 4th FREE. 

If this wasn't enough, you also get to personalise these balls FREE of charge too.. 

Call the shop or click here to order yours.


We will be offering you more great offers this month with a shoe and Lithium battery offer. Just bring us your old smelly shoes or your dead battery and we will give you money off new ones..

Get £25 OFF a New Lithium Battery or Electric Trolley with a Lithium Battery when you trade in your old one.

Lithium batteries Charge quicker, last much longer, come with a better warranty, and are lighter...Why stick with lead acid..

Click here to find out more.


Get up to £20 of a New pair of FootJoy or adidas Shoes when you give us your old ones

Please note this offer is only valid on adidas Tour 360 Boost (£20 off) or Gripmore (£10 off) shoes and FootJoy DNA, DryJoy (£20 off) or Contour Shoes (£15 off). 

Ladies can get £15 trade in against the FootJoy emPower and Casual collection

Click here to find out more about our fantastic footwear ranges.


 

There will be a Quiz night on Friday, 15 April to help raise funds for the Ladybird Group in Lossiemouth. 

The Ladybird Developmental Group supports the development and maximizes the potential of pre-school children who require additional help through stimulation, encouragement and education. 

The Quiz will start at 7.30pm and costs £5 per team with prizes for winners. There will also be a raffle to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Sandwiches will be provided courtesy of the club so fill yer boots.


 

Bobby was taking relief from a sprinkler head on the 13th Old. He drops his ball and it rolls more than 2 club lengths. He re-drops his ball with the same result. Before he places his ball on the spot where his ball first struck the part of the course when re-dropped can he remove loose impediments on or around the spot which his ball is to be placed? 

Answer - Yes