This week Ive been busy running our summer junior ClubGolf camp. We have had 10 budding young golfers each day and have worked through all aspects of the game as well as introducing them to the Ryder Cup and its various matchplay formats. Friday is our last day and we shall be playing Ryder Cup singles, Fourball and Foursomes matchplay competitions to top off a fantastic week. I have really enjoyed the junior camp, however I am certainly looking forward to a cold beer at the end of the week!!!
On Wednesday we got the chance to attend the Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen which was a great experience for the kids. We had buses put on by ClubGolf Scotland and were first taken to Murcar Links to take part in the kids VIP challenges with approximately 500 children taking part.
We then headed over to Royal Aberdeen where the kids had a chance to get some autographs and watch some of the action.
Moray Member Makes a Comeback!!
It is great to see John Mackenzie back on the course after a horrific car crash on A96 when a lorry hit him head on just outside Huntly, one Thursday in December. Despite a remake of his left arm and little use of it John is already breaking 100.
Soon John hopes to be back walking the course but is enjoying the craic of a buggy. He did not know the course had so many bumps!
PING G30 Unleashed
We have just received our G30 demo irons and are now able to carry out fittings. The product will be available as of the 1st of August and we will be one of a small amount of pro shops with the product from this date. We will also have the G30 Driver, Fairway and Hybrids available from this date.
We will also be hosting a PING Demo day on Wednesday 27th August between 3-7pm. Call the shop to book a FREE no obligation fitting appointment with us, or click here to get in touch to request your fitting.
Click here to find out what Bubba Watson makes of his new G30 Driver!
Click here to find the new 'turbulator' technology explained.
We have some great special offers on Titleist and PING Equipment. However hurry as we only have a few remaining at this price!!
PING G25 Fairway - RRP £199 - Our Price £129 (SAVE £70)
PING G25 Hybrid - RRP £170 - Our Price £110 (SAVE £60)
Titleist 913 Fairway - RRP £199.99 - Our Price £129.99 (SAVE £70)
Titleist 913 Hybrid - RRP £179.99 - Our Price £119.99 (SAVE £60)
HP Stewart - Old Course CSS 73
Well done to Bob Adams leading the way on Saturday with a fine nett 68 beating Kevin Thomson and Graham Murray on a better inward half. Kevin returned the lowest gross score on the day with a fine -3 under par 68.
Magic 2's were worth £8.80 to the following players :
AM Campbell, RG Macpherson, EJ Macleod, J Hutton, J Higginson, K Thomson, JK Young, G Murray, IH Campbell
Balls to be collected from the pro shop
Mid Week Medal - Old Course CSS 73
Magic 2's were worth £7.88 to the following players:
Pat Smith, J Hutton, R Knowles, WF Thomson, BJ Hendry, SA Low, CC Macdonald
Seniors Stableford - New Course CSS 70
Well Done to Clive Murray on his winning score of 40 points on Tuesday. Clive has recently been to see me for some lessons on his driving and it looks like he has been listening and putting them to good use!! Roy continued his good recent form to take 2nd on 38 ahead of Ian Tasker and Steve Crane on 36.
Mary Benton Quaich - Old Course CSS 78
Congratulations to Judy Robertson on winning the Mary Benton Quaich with a fine 88 gross around the Old Course, one shot ahead of Debbie Bethune.
Rule of the Week - 11th July 2014
Playing in the H P Stewart on Saturday Mike found his 2nd shot at the 11th on the far bank of the ditch. While he was assessing his next shot he noticed a small stone beside his ball and bent down and removed it but his ball moved. Mike was unsure of the penalty he had incurred and called to Stevie to explain. How many penalty shots did he incur.
Mike had breached 2 rules, Rule 13-4 prohibited action in a hazard by removing the stone, 2 stroke penalty and Rule 18-2a ball at rest moved by player 1 stroke penalty.
However a Single Act resulting in two Rules being broken a single penalty is applied. Mike has to replace his ball after his ball had moved. His total penalty for the infringements was 2 strokes.
