Greetings from John Murray
Moray Golf Club - PGA Golf Professional
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.
US Open
This week sees the 2nd major of the year, The US Open take place at Erin Hills in Wisconsin for the first time. The USPGA have been under some heat over the last few years with criticism over the greens and the toughness of the golf courses.
It appears that this week could be no different as Kevin Na went to social media to show what the players have to deal with this week. Click here to watch what he had to say.
What's your opinion? Do you enjoy watching the world's best struggle or do you think the US Open is getting too tough?
Regardless it will be a good weeks viewing! Our Pro Shop sweepstake draw has also been made so if you bought a square then click here to find out your player(s) for the week.
We have a busy week ahead at the club as both gents, seniors and ladies club championship are played for over the week. Good luck to all competitors playing!!
Ladies Group Coaching
We are looking to put on some Ladies Members Group Coaching sessions over the summer months. These sessions would probably be once per week over a 6 week block with each session covering a different aspect of the game. If you would be interested then please click here to register your interest and let me know any days/times that really wouldn't be suitable. The cost of the six week block would be around £45.
Men's Group Coaching
We are also looking at putting on some men's Group Coaching sessions over the summer and are looking to see if there is any interest in this? Initially we would probably do a 4 week block for 4-6 members at a cost of approx £30 per block. Click here if this would be of any interest to you and let us know the best days and times for this to be suitable to you.
Junior Summer Coaching Dates
We now have our Summer Coaching dates confirmed for July and August. Our first session will be from Monday 3rd July to Wednesday, 5 July with an under 10's session 9.30-11.00am and over 10's session from 11.30-13.00.
We will have a 2nd summer camp running from Tuesday, 8 to Thursday, 10 August with both under 10's and over 10's sessions running at the same times as the July sessions. The cost will be £30 per 3 day camp.
Spaces are limited so be quick to guarantee your space!
Free Members Putting Clinic
We are running our 3rd FREE members clinic on Tuesday, 27 June from 6-7pm. This session will be focusing on putting and will be held on the main putting green. Click here or call the shop to sign up for free.
Club Championship
Ryan Bain leads the men's club championships after the first 2 rounds last Saturday. Ryan had rounds of 72, 74 to lead Stuart Tatters by a single shot. Tatters had the lowest round of the day with a 2 under 69 in the 2nd round. Jake Scott lies 3rd after solid rounds of 73, 75 to lie 2 shots of the pace!
R. Bain (72, 74) 146
S. Tatters (78, 69) 147
J. Scott (73, 75) 148
Ian Geddes (79, 71) M. L. Macleman (77, 73) 150
G. Murray (70, 81) 151; H. Clarke (77, 76) 153
AF. Stuart (83, 71) 154
J. Edwards (74, 81) 155
P. McHardy (79, 78) 157
D. Fletcher (76, 83), D. R. Main (77, 82), C. J. Smith (79, 80) 159
Jordan Edwards (77, 83), M. M. Macleman (81, 79) 160
M. Quilter (82, 79) 161
W. M. Macleod (80, 82) 162
£4.66 per two accredited to the following accounts;
Ryan Bain, Graham Murray, Paul McHardy, James Hendry & Craig Smith.
Club Champs 2's Rd 2 - £3.10 per two accredited to the following accounts;
Jordan Edwards, M Wilson, Malcolm L Macleman, Donald Fletcher, Ross Duncan, Stuart Tatters, Andy Stuart, Ian Lowrie & Malcolm M Macleman.
Summer Stableford (CSS 70)
P. Grant (19) 42pts; M. Atherton (11) 40pts; G. Youngson (6), J. S. Flett (11) 39pts; L.Smith (15), G. Grant (15) 38pts; K. Lindsay (12), B. Main (4), Ben Stewart (8) 37pts I.Meggatt (2), 36pts; N. Stables (2), R. R. Adams (9), C. W. Stewart (10) A. R. Souter (14), J. Murphy (12), D. Dry (8), C. McConnachie (18) D. Scott (5) C.McLean (8), B. J. Smith (10) 35pts.
£5.06 per two accredited to the following accounts;
Iain Meggatt, Dave Scott, Dale Smith, Stephen Murrray, Ian M Simspon, Bob Adams, Mark Morrison, Aaron Casey, Sam Stewart, Anthony Blake x 2, James Kennedy, Mark Ferguson, Richard Denning, James S Flett x 2 & Mark McDonald.
Ball Raffle
7 Balls Sam Stewart
6 Balls R Foster
5 Balls Sandy Bruce
4 Balls Kevin Thomson
Pro's Day Apologies
Last week I posted my Pro’s Day scores but accidentally missed out one of the scores. Apologies to Gordon Lennox, Mark Bedson, Mike Dixon and Ken Agbanobi who were tied 3rd on 86 points. Prizes can be collected from the shop.
Ladies Macmillan Cancer Charity Stableford (CSS 70)
M. Ingram (20), A. Main (19) 40pts; L. Docherty (19) 38pts; S. Harding (32) 33pts; E.Johns (30) 31pts; I. Smith (17), V. Moore (29), J. McPherson (24) 30pts.
Ladies Coronation Foursomes Stableford
D. Crane & M. Coghill (19) 29pts; I. Smith & M. Grant (24), A. Main & M. Ingram (20) 26pts.
Royal Bank of Scotland Trophy - Saturday, 17 June
First played in 1981 and every year since except 1990
Defending champion: Callum Dawson
- Mobile Bank in car park from 11.00am
- 11.00am Juniors to assemble to look at Mobile Bank
- 1.00pm 1st Tee
- 5.00pm Presentation of Royal Bank of Scotland Trophy and Prize Giving
It is very good that Royal Bank has organised the prizes and to make the presentation of the Royal Bank Trophy. Let's have a big turnout.
G.Broad
Fund Raiser For Junior Section Texas Scramble
The fund raiser event will be a Texas Scramble on Sunday, 25 June. Open to members and non members aswell as ladies, juniors and men. Times between 10 and 12 with entries via the professional shop.
Prizes have been obtained but if anyone would like to donate a prize in aid of the juniors section then all donation are greatly accepted.
Entry: £10 per player for members and £15 for visitors
Please let Ryan Sherwood know if you can donate a prize - sherwoodryan90@yahoo.co.uk
Proceeds will go to the juniors section so do sign up and give a prize if you can.
Complete Equipment Solution
Why not take advantage of our special promotion during May & June. Spend over £299 on new equipment and we will give you a FREE custom fitting and FREE 30 minute golf lesson.
Special Offers
In order to clear some room in the shop we are looking at thinning out some of our current clubs and bags and so are offering the following deals on standard stock only (no custom fitting available).
Titleist 816 Hybrid - Buy any hybrid and get 2 sleeves of Titleist ProV1 (stock only)
Titleist Vokey SM6 - Buy any 2 stock wedges (£119 each) and get a dozen ProV1 Balls Free of Charge (worth £42.99)
PING G Series - 10 Degree SF Tec or 10.5 Degree LS Tec in R or S Flex - Only £269 (Save £30)
Mizuno
- JPX900 4-PW Forged 4-PW Stiff Only - £749 - Our Price £649 (Save £100)
- JPX900 Driver S or R Flex - £349 - Our Price £279 (Save £70)
- JPX900 Fairway S or R Flex - £249 - Our Price £199 (Save £50)
- JPX900 Hybrid S or R Flex - £199 - Our Price £159 (Save £40)
Motocaddy - £20 trade in for your old bag when you buy any new Motocaddy Bag (Stock colours only)
Moray Bonus Ball Draw
This week we have a limited edition TaylorMade US Open Staff Bag worth £349 up for the draw at a ticket price of only £6.
Pop into the pro shop to get your ticket.
Titleist Fitting Day
- Tuesday, 11 July 2.30pm - 6.30pm
- FREE Fitting Appointments
- Visitors Welcome
Special Offers on Vokey SM6 Wedges, Titleist Hybrids and Great Prices on 917 Metal Woods.
Playing the 3rd Old George's tee shot was hit right and bounced off the banking on landing and heading towards the line of whin bushes. They searched for 4mins but the ball could not be found. In frustration George hit the top of the whin bush and his ball dropped to the ground. He shrugged his shoulders and turned to David "what happens now?"
David explained that George incurred a one stroke penalty under Rule 12 -1 for Ball moved during search and for another one stroke penalty he could deem his Ball Unplayable under Rule 28. David added that under the Proposed new Rules 2019 there would be NO penalty for a ball moved during search.
