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.
It's been a rather busy week again despite some very changeable weather making golfing very tricky. As well as the usual Ladies events on Monday and Wednesday, Seniors on Tuesday and Mid Week on Thursday, we had the first Monthly Medal of the season on Saturday, followed by a walk on medal on Sunday and then a Seniors Open on Monday.. I'm exhausted just taking about it.. A full round up is later in the newsletter.
Derek has returned from his exams last week in a positive mood, and glad he can now focus on playing golf rather than studying for the rest of the summer. Derek will find out his results in July, although I'm very confident he will do just fine. 
Derek will be starting his after schools YMG (Young Masters Golf) coaching next Thursday, 12 May. He has around 20 already signed up for this which is great, and as a result has split them into 3 groups. Anyone wishing to sign up should do so ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Click here to get in touch if you are interested.
We have had quite a few new faces joining the club this season which is great to see. However there are a few who don't know many members as of yet, and so struggle to find playing partners for the Thursday Walk On Medals. As a result the shop will be booking some slots under "MID WEEK MEDAL" that any member can add their name into if they are looking for someone to play alongside. We will be booking 2 morning slots back to back, and 2 afternoon/evening slots. If you don't mind new members joining you for a game, then please let us know in the shop so we can help integrate these new faces into the club and make them feel welcome.
Capro Cup Qualification
Last weekend was the first event to qualify for the end of season Ryder Cup style event....The CAPRO CUP which will be played over the 1st & 2nd October.. Anyone not entered so far can still do so throughout the season by paying £5 in the shop and joining the Order of merit.
We initially had 4 handicap sections planned, but with very few players signed up from the 15-28 section I have decided to combine the last 2 categories together (Hcaps 10-28).
There will be 10 points awarded in each event, but we will have 8 qualifiers from this section at the end of the year.
Click here for the current points totals
The 2nd Qualifying event is the May Monthly Medal this Saturday.......there is plenty to play for and I can guarantee you it will be a great fun event so if you're not already in the qualifying race then be sure to sign up this weekend.
Monthly Medal - Saturday, 30 April - New Course - CSS 70
Bob MacPherson had a fantastic level par 70 on Saturday to win the first Monthly Medal of the year with a nett 63. Scott Crawford and Jordan Edwards were 3 back with a fine pair of 66's. In Division 2, Sandy Mitchell took the spoils with another fine 66 to beat Charles W Stewart (68) into top spot. Gary Watt claimed 3rd place on a BIH from a host of other players.
Division 1
1st - Robert G MacPherson - 70 - 7c = 63
2nd = Scott Crawford - 72 - 6c = 66
2nd = Jordan Edwards - 69 - 3c = 66
4th = Ian S Geddes - 70 - 3c = 67
4th = Les Crawford - 72 - 5c = 67
Division 2
1st - Sandy Mitchell - 77 - 11c = 66
2nd - Charles W Stewart - 79 - 11c = 68
3rd = Gary Watt - 84 - 15c = 69
3rd = Graeme J Masson - 80 - 11c = 69
3rd = Ritchie M Baker - 82 - 13c = 69
2's were worth £3.90 and there were a total of 29 magic 2's on the New Course. A full list is now in the shop with the ball raffle results.
Walk On Medal - Sunday - Old Course - CSS 73
We had 29 players take part in our first walk on medal on a Sunday. These will take place on Sunday after the Monthly Medals which are played on the New Course on the Saturday.
Stephen Dunbar took the honours in the first one with a fine 70 to beat Ian Walker and Graeme Hamilton by a single shot.
1st = Stephen Dunbar - 81 - 11 = 70
1st = Mark Aspinall - 78 - 8 = 70
3rd = Ian Walker - 77 - 6 = 71
3rd = Graeme Hamilton - 80 - 9 = 71
5th - Graham Murray - 73 - 0 = 73
Mid Week Stableford (1) - New - CSS 71
Iain Meggatt won the mid week stableford with a fine 38 pts. Darren Gould was 2nd one shot behind on 37pts with Jake Scott taking 3rd on a better inward half on 36 pts.
1st - Iain Meggatt - 38pts
2nd - Darren M Gould - 37pts
3rd = Jake Scott - 36pts
3rd = C Alex Russell - 36pts
3rd = Jamie Steel - 36pts
Congratulations to Willie McInnes on winning the Seniors Stableford in very windy conditions last Tuesday. Willies 32pts were good enough on the day to take top spot from a host of players back on 30pts.
1st - Willie J McInnes - 32pts
2nd = A Steve Park - 30pts
2nd = John Dawson - 30pts
2nd = Patrick Smith - 30pts
2nd = Jim S Rae - 30pts
Monica Grant won the 9 hole stableford with 19 pts on Wednesday by 2 pts from Madge Phillip, Wendy Devine and Jean McPherson who all tied on 17 pts.
1st - Monica Grant - 19 Pts
2nd = Madge Philip - 17 Pts
2nd = Wendy Devine - 17 Pts
2nd = Jean McPherson - 17 Pts
5th - Anne Souter - 15 Pts
Ladies Extra Medal
Another terrible day's weather meant that most of the ladies called off in last Mondays event. However congratulations to Elizabeth Munro who managed to battle through the elements to post a score and win the event.
This weekend sees the May Monthly Medal take place over the Old Course. There is a full field so far with every space now taken which is great to see. Late entries or scratchings can be made online until 5pm Friday. Any late entries or pull outs after this time should be made through the Pro Shop.
The Juniors have Medal (2) played over the New Course. Anyone wishing to play please check in at the clubhouse at 12.30 for a 1pm start.
Pros' Day - Saturday, 4 June
- FUN Packed Day
- Teams of 4
- Refreshments on course
- Individual & Team Stableford (Best 2 from 4)
- On Course Competitions - Nearest the Pin, Straightest Drive
- Soup & Sandwiches
- Over £1500 worth of prizes
- Raising Money for the LadyBird Group in Lossiemouth
- £10 per person entry fee
- 7pm - Putt to be a Millionnaire - Win a 4 ball to Gleneagles
- Book your space through the PRO Shop NOW.
We finally have our Titleist Fitting Day booked in for Thursday, 16 June from 3pm - 7pm at the practice area. We have decided to run this event at the golf club and hope for dry weather.
There will be a full line up of Titleist woods and irons as well as the opportunity to try out the new Scotty Cameron putters and SM6 wedges on the short game area.
Click here to get in touch if you would like to book a space at the event.
Click here to find out more about Titleist's hardware line up for 2016.
This month we are again offering our customers some fantastic offers.
Complete Equipment Solution
We will be offering anyone who buys any Driver, Fairway wood, Hybrids, Irons or wedges the opportunity to not only receive a FREE Custom Fit but also a FREE Golf Lesson when you spend £299 or more on golf equipment from any of the main suppliers which we stock including TaylorMade, PING, Titleist, Wilson and Mizuno.
Click here to contact us regarding your current equipment and let us ensure your buying equipment thats not only suited to your game but also at a fantastic price.....Our Best Value Promise to you..
Battery Trade In
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.
This offer ends next weekend, so make sure you drop in soon.
Click here to find out more.
Cleveland Wedge Offer
Over the next few months, when you buy a Cleveland R.T.X 2.0 wedge from us here at Moray, you can then buy another wedge at HALF PRICE . This is a fantastic opportunity to close up those gaps between your wedges with the help of your PGA Professionals.
Click here to find out more about this offer, or click here to get in touch if you would like to arrange your wedge fitting session.
Bonus Ball Lottery
We currently have 2 live draws in operation with either a Cart Bag of your Choice or a Galvin Green Goretex Suit up for grabs.
Galvin Green Suit - £8.00 per ball (Only 12 left)
Choice of Cart Bag - £2.50 per ball (Only 5 left)
Click here to visit our Facebook page, or come into the shop if your interested in taking a number.
Gary was searching for his ball in deep grass to the left of the 17th Old just short of the green. He found a ball, and playing his Sand Wedge for the stroke missed the ball. When he bent down to examine the ball he realised that it was not his. Gary looked over to Derek and said "that was a lucky break I missed the ball so no penalty for playing a wrong ball". Did Derek agree to his reasoning?
Answer
The definition of a stroke is the forward movement of the club made with the Intention of striking at and moving the ball. As Gary's intention was to strike at and move the ball he had made a stroke. The fact that he missed the ball does not absolve him from the penalty.
Should a player check his downswing voluntarily before he reaches the ball, he has not made a stroke.
