Crue Elliott

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter.

Whilst we are at it and with putting having played such an important role at The Open, we take a look at some interesting putting stats from the PGA Tour and explain why you should cut yourself some slack.

Enjoy the read!

Club news

Help Maintain the Greens

A reminder to all members to please repair pitch marks on the greens, as we would like to maintain good green heath throughout the summer.

Shop news

What a Weekend!

What a great weekend of golf especially if you’re an Irish golf fan, for Irishman to win in Northern Ireland was written in the stars.

Big congratulations to Shane Lowry with some wonderful golf on a fantastic golf course which I feel was the real winner from the week along with the Irish fans who turned out in their numbers to watch this great spectacle.

Well done to all the winners from The Open draw.

Click here to see the draw results

Competition news

Lady Captains Prize

1st - Jane Tierney - 40 points (best back 6 holes)

2nd - Elizabeth Rumble - 40 points

3rd - Nim Thakrar - 37 points

Clark Bib

1st - Andre Bothma - 66

1st - Mark Abbott - 68

2nd -Jack Yeoh - 69

Fixtures

July

Thursday 25th

9.30 – 10.00 Men’s Fiddle
11.25 – 12.00 Elm Street GS
14.00 – 14.30 Foxes vs Sudbury
Midweek Medal (all day)

Friday 26th

8.00 – 9.00 Seniors Summer Cup
9.25 – 10.13 Ladies Fiddle
10.50 – 11.20 Men’s Fiddle
16.20 – 17.00 Men’s Fiddle

Saturday 27th

13.30 – 14.00 Men’s Fiddle
14.00 – 14.30 Foxes vs Mill Hill
15.00 – 16.00 Junior Comp

Sunday 28th

14.30 – 15.30 Juniors vs Sandy Lodge GC
Hatherleigh Cup (4ball better ball all day)

Monday 29th

8.00 – 8.20 Seniors Fiddle

Tuesday 30th

9.00 – 11.00 Ladies Fiddle
9.25 – 10.30 Men’s Fiddle (10th Tee)

Wednesday 31st

16.30 – 18.30 Northwood FC

August

Thursday 1st

9.30 – 10.00 Men’s Fiddle

Pro-Am's

I have some lovely Pro-Am’s to take you members away to play this summer. The Pro-Am’s consist of breakfast, Golf with me in a team of 4, dinner and great prizes.

Here are the dates and venues below:

2nd August - Saffron Walden
9th August - Grims Dyke
20th/21st August - Ely City and Newmarket GC
30th August - Three Rivers
2nd September - The Shire
9th September - Hampstead GC
13th September - Chelmsford
26th/27th September - Flexistowe and Woodbridge

Click here to get in contact if you are interested.

Tour news

Lowry sends US Open heartache to the bin

It would've been a good week to have had shares in Guinness after Irishman Shane Lowry kept a cool head at the 148th Open Championship whilst those deemed ‘the favourites’ lost theirs (sorry, Rory).

The title was also something in the way of redemption for the man who just a few hours before teeing off on Sunday revealed he was “so scared about messing the lead up” - just like he did three years ago at the US Open when he held a four-shot lead heading into the final day's play.

However, on home soil (technically) there was no repeat as Lowry showed the composure and immense talent that secured the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in 2015, giving the popular Irishman the Major title he so deserves.

Sponsors news

Harrow Service Centre

Whatever your motoring needs, here at Harrow Service Centre we can help. We care about your vehicle as much as you do using highly experienced and customer focused technicians who regularly undergo extensive training and are all members of IMI (Institute Of The Motor Industry).

Click here to view the site.

Rated: Garmin GPS watches

How many times have you stood on a tee-box and wondered what yardage it is to a specific point down the fairway, such as a tree or bunker? Likewise, how helpful would it be to know how far you have between the back of the green and the pin? This is where a GPS device comes in, and here are our top three picks in 2019.

Garmin Approach S10

All the key distance information you need without the frills in this simple and easy-to-use watch.

Our verdict – Superb budget option boasting incredible practicality and style

Garmin Approach S40

1.2 inch colour touchscreen that allows you to easily move the pin for more accurate yardages.

Our verdict – Our top pick for a combination of on-course info and smartwatch functionality

Garmin Approach S60

The very best GPS golf watch with a bird's-eye view of the entire hole and a large numbers setting.

Our verdict – A premium option that offers so much tech it is actually something of a bargain

watch our review >

Cut yourself some slack

It makes sense that the closer the ball is to the hole the more chance we have of holing it, but how much easier is a 5-foot putt than a 10-foot putt? Well, here are some stats taken from the PGA Tour's website the week after this year's PGA Championship, which we think makes for interesting reading…

Percentage of putts made from various distances

Bear in mind these stats are from the top 20 putters on the PGA Tour, you can bet your bottom dollar that the percentages would be a little lower for us mere mortals. Either way, they really do highlight the importance of accuracy with our approach shots, not to mention distance control with our lag putts.

Improve on the greens

Hopefully, you're feeling a little better about your putting and beginning to reassess your expectations when on the greens.

Although you have no divine right to hole any putt, improving your stroke and having a putter that is suited to your technique will help to improve your percentages.

PING's range of putters for 2019 is truly stunning and offers something for every type of golfer. The Sigma 2 family comes with an adjustable shaft length so that we can fit you perfectly into the model of your choice, whilst the Vault 2.0 line is 100% milled for incredible touch and feel.

Be sure to utilise our expertise and professional advice if you're in the market for a new putter.

explore PING putters >

Video of the Week

Shane Lowry may have won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush last weekend, but who came out on top in the European Tour's Nearest the Pin Challenge with a twist? Don't try this at home.

I hope you enjoyed our golf shop newsletter. If you need any help or advice please pop into the shop and we'll be delighted to help. Crue and the Golf Team.

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