Open Fever Hits Moray Golf Club
It's been a busy few weeks at the club, with a successful Scottish Open last week at Royal Aberdeen and the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) this week. There are a total of 156 players taking part in the Open Championship this week and it's sure to be as exciting as ever.
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However, the main attraction this month has to be our very own Moray Open 5 Day Championship. It is now in its 109th year and continues to be as busy as ever with a full field of 336 golfers taking to the course on Monday.
We are looking forward to a busy week ahead and hope to see you all at the club through the week.
For those of you that are not playing in the 5 days, remember you can play Elgin Golf Club at a reduced rate of £12.50 during the week.
Moray Open Activities Monday & Tuesday
We will be at the 4th Hole of the Old Course with our usual £5 challenge.
Bet £5 and if you miss the green, we will give you a £5 shop voucher to be spent during the week of the Open (not credited to your account) If you hit the green we will give you a £10 voucher for the shop (to be spent during the week of the Open).
It's a win-win challenge so remember your £5 notes and we shall see you on the 4th hole!!!
Wednesday
We shall we running a Putting Challenge for all members. Are you the best putter at the Club???
Come along anytime between 1-6pm and take the challenge. There will be a Callaway Stand bag up for grabs for the winner on the day. We shall also have a full seelection of Odyssey putters for you to trial and I will be on hand to offer putting tips and advive.
Open Sweepstake
Click here to find out who you got in the Pro Shop Open Sweepstake.
Moray Open Special Offers
We shall have a SALE rail outside the shop during the week with lots of fantastic bargains, some great deals on shoes, selected bags and equipment.
New Moray Golf Club Shirts in Stock
We have received some new double mercerised cotton striped shirts from Glenmuir in time for Moray Open. These are a fantastic high quality shirt which comes with our club logo at £44.99 or 2 for £80.
We also have some Nike plain and striped shirts in stock also with the logo for £34.99 (£60 for 2) and £39.99 each (£70 for 2).
RNLI - Old Course - CSS 73
Congratulations to Vice Captain John B Thomson on a fine 76 (67) to take top honours in Saturdays RNLI competition. John was one ahead of Willie McInnes on 68 with a host of players on 69.
John B Thomson 76 - 9c = 67
Willie J McInnes 78 - 10c = 68
Brent A Macleman 72 - 3c = 69
Rory C McErlean 79 - 10c = 69
Jon Hutton 78 - 9c = 69
Magic 2's were worth £9.70 to the following players :
D McKenzie, Paul Page x 2, J McGrath, R Bain, R Webster, JR Mcleod, K Thomson, DA Edwards
Ball Raffle
7 Balls W Sutherland
6 Balls P McPherson
5 Balls Aaron Stewart
4 Balls D Fletcher
3 Balls G Murray
Balls to be collected from the pro shop
Seniors Stableford (4) - New Course CSS 70
Congratulations to Alan Lees on winning Seniors Stableford 4 with a fine score of 39 points.
Alan A Lees - 39pts
R G Garrow - 36pts
Peter S Stuart - 36pts
Alan Marsh - 35pts
Alex W Miller - 35pts
SLGA Medal & Gold Medal - Old CSS 77
Judy Robertson took the honours in Division 1 with a fantastic 81 (71) and in Division 2, Irene Tasker took top place again with a fine score of 95 (74).
Ladies Breast Cancer Stableford New Course CSS 70
Congratulations to Donna Madigan on winning the Breast Cancer Stableford with a fantastic 40 points, one ahead of Winnie Ross on 40.
This weekends Junior Daily Telegraph competition has been postponed due to a poor entry. This will now be replayed on Saturday 9th August.
Junior Week
We have our Junior Week coming up shortly after the Moray Open which is available to junior members at a cost of £25 for the week. We will have 1 hours coaching each morning (except Thursday) followed by some mini on course competitions during the afternoons which will allow players to get their cards for their handicaps. We will have 2 seperate coaching sessions in the mornings for different age/ability groups.
Spaces are limited for the week so be quick to sign up before its too late by calling the Pro shop on 813330. The £25 fee should be paid before your place is guaranteed.
Mansafe Adult Junior
To start of the Junior week, we also have our annual Adult/Junior competition on Sunday 3rd August over the Old Course. Entries are £10 per pair for members and £18 per pair for visitors. You can book in for this through the BRS booking system. Any queries or problems, contact John on 813330.
Rule of the Week
Useful advice for the forthcoming Moray Open. Players in doubt as to procedure. In stroke play if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls (Rule 3-3)
After the doubtful situation has arisen and before taking further action, the competitor must announce to his marker that he intends to play two balls and which ball he wishes to count if the rules permit. The competitor must report the facts of the situation to the Committee before returning his scorecard. If he fails to do so he is disqualified.
