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.


 

Kyle Godsman claims Scottish Golf Union Order of Merit Title

Congratulations must go to Kyle Godsman who recently won the SGU Order of Merit title. What a fantastic result and really a great reward for all his hard work during the last couple of seasons playing the SGU amateur circuit. 

Kyle had 6 top 10 finishes out of 12 events this year, along with a victory at the North East Amateur at Cruden Bay, which is very impressive. 

Well done also to Jeff Wright, who finished 3rd which was the result of a fantastic season as well. The journeys up and down the A9 were very worthwhile for the two of them. 

From everyone at Moray Golf Club a massive well done to the two lads and let's dream of big things for 2016!




 This weekend, we will be running a special SUMMER SALE this weekend in the shop with discounts on bags, shoes, clothing and equipment. 

We will also have a bargain corner with items at least 40% or more OFF the usual price. 

We will have some fantastic reductions on new TaylorMade and PING equipment, and will also have our TaylorMade Ex Rental Club SALE starting with items available for around 50% OFF the new selling price.

Finally we will be offering anyone who spends over £100 the chance to win your money back. Just spin our Roulette wheel and if your chosen number comes in then we will give you a golf shop voucher to the value of your spend.

Put this in your diary and come grab a bargain. 

This is only on for 2 days to make way for our winter clothing!


 

Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Raffle 

Our official knitwear provider, Glenbrae are running a raffle in support of the Battle of Britain. The raffle costs £2 and all proceeds will be donated to the Royal Air Force Benelolent Fund. We have a Glenbrae scarf embroidered with the Battle of Britain logo for one Moray member and one lucky winner will also win a flight in a Tiger Moth!! 

We will have an entry form on the shop counter and the raffle will be drawn on the 15th September


 

Autumn Meeting - Old Course - CSS 75 

Congratulations to Gary Youngson on winning the autumn meeting in some very testing conditions last Saturday, just edging out Hugh McMillian on count back. 

1st = Gary Youngson - 78 - 8c = 70 
1st = Hugh R McMillan - 79 - 9c = 70 
3rd - Graham Murray - 71 - 0c = 71 
4th = Jim Murphy - 86 - 14c = 72
4th = Alex Russell - 78 - 6c = 72

2's were worth £12.60 accredited to the following accounts; 

Donald Fletcher, Terry Scholefield, Ian Garioch, Mike Williams, Scott Crawford, George Thomson, Malcolm Macleman & Dan Marshall. 

Ball Raffle 

10 Balls - Pat Smith, 9 Balls - John Munro, 8 Balls - P .Beckett, 7 Balls - John Dawson, 6 Balls - Bob Macpherson, 5 Balls - Ian Campbell.

Balls to be collected from the pro shop 


Mixed Open Greensomes - Old Course 

Congratulations to D.Aitken and A Leitch who recorded a 2 point victory over 4 teams on 33 points. 

1st - D. Aitken / A. Leitch - 35pts 
2nd = I. Meggatt / J. Wink - 33pts 
2nd = P. Thomson / H. Thomson - 33pts 
2nd = A. Donegan / S. Wilson - 33pts 
2nd = I. Rudd / M. Rudd - 33pts 


 

There was no senior's competition this week, however they did travel to Turriff for a team match. I hear everyone had a great day regardless of the result….say no more!


 

Foundation Brooch Medal - Old CSS 79 

Congratulations to Lesley Cassidy who won the ladies Foundation Brooch medal, with Eliz Munro and Lesley Docherty only one shot behind! 

1st - L Cassidy - 93 - 13c = 80 
2nd = Eliz Munro - 98 - 17c = 81 
2nd = Lesley Docherty - 102 - 21c = 81 
4th - Barbara Hendry - 98 - 15c = 83 
5th - Netta Forbes - 113 - 29c = 84 


 

Junior MRC (1) Trophy

Brogan Thomson returned a fantastic nett 64 to claim a 3 shot lead in the Junior MRC over Ryan Sherwood. With Euan Docherty only a further 3 behind there is all to play for this weekend. 

1st - Brogan Thomson - 84 - 20c = 64 
2nd - Ryan Sherwood - 97 - 30c = 67 
3rd - Euan Docherty - 90 - 20c = 70 
4th - Nicol Smith - 85 - 14c = 71 
5th - Cameron Lennon - 105 - 30c = 75 


 

Brian and Ken were walking up the left side of the 5th Old fairway hoping to come across Brian's ball which had run off the fairway after his second shot into the rough. Suddenly, Brian stands on his ball and pushes it into the ground incurring a penalty stroke under Rule 18-2a.(Ball at rest moved by player). The original lie of his ball was known and, instead of PLACING the ball in the nearest most similar lie within one club length of the original, as required by Rule 20-3b, (Lie of ball to be placed altered), he places the ball almost two club-lengths away and makes his next stroke. Ken was watching Brian's actions, what did he have to say?

In match play, it is clear Brian incurs the general penalty of loss of hole for a breach of Rule 18 or Rule 20-3b. In Stroke play Brian incurs a total penalty of two strokes under Rule 18. The player is considered to be in breach of Rlue 18 if he places the ball other than as prescribed by Rule 20-3b.