Rob Humphrey

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter.

It’s been another busy week at Tyrrells, although I did manage to sneak a couple of days away to take the boys camping in Kent with some friends, or should I really say glamping.

My summer holidays growing up were full of camping trips all over England and so it was nice to spend a couple of days away but this time in a posh yurt and sleeping in a proper bed. As you can see from the photo the weather was beautiful.

Tour news

It's all about the results...

I hope you managed to watch some of the USPGA Tour golf on Sunday evening, the inaugural 3M Open was eventually won with a grandstand finish by Matthew Wolff who, at 20 years of age, only turned professional last month.

What I particularly like about him is his golf swing. In this day and age of golfers trying to swing ‘perfectly’ Wolff is a breath of fresh air. He has a very unique swing that you’ll struggle to find in any instruction book.

It just goes to show it really doesn’t matter how your swing looks, it’s all about the results.

Product focus

Very best putter range arrives at Tyrrells...

I’m delighted to announce that we now stock Scotty Cameron putters, ranging from the traditional blade to the modern mallet head. Each model has different characteristics in terms of feel, head shapes, weighting in the head, various alignment aids and different necks. We also have available the brand new Phantom range including the extremely popular Phantom X 12 model.

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Pro's news

Cameron Cup update

Last Sunday the Captain and I were challenged by the experienced duo of John Bone and Ian Davidson. I think it’s fair to say none of us played our best on the front nine. Although we didn’t manage to halve a single hole, by the time we made the turn we were 3 up.

As the back nine started thankfully our golf improved and Ian and John started their fight back. The back nine could’ve had a very different feel to it but for a couple of missed putts from Ian and John, although the rather fortunate bounces on the 14th and 15th holes did have me a little worried.

I needn’t have worried too much as the Captain rolled in a birdie putt to win the 16th hole and after a rare halve on the 17th we saw the match out 2&1 winners. It was another enjoyable match, despite the weather.

Thank you Ian and John for your company and generosity.

Cameron Cup continued…

There was no time to rest as our next challenge was just around the corner and it would be another tough match against Lee Murray and Neil Manwaring.

After I struggled with my game in our last match I got off to a terrible start, hitting 1½ shanks in the first two holes. Thankfully, I got them out of my system and made 3 birdies on the front nine, although we still managed to lose the 7th hole as Lee hit a driver and a 9 iron, yes, a 9 iron, onto the green and holed the putt for an eagle. Not bad for a 10 handicap huh.

The Captain and I managed to just get our noses in front after 9 holes, making the turn 1 up. We exchanged early birdies on the back nine and were still 1 up on the 14th tee. Lee made a solid 4 nett 3 for a win on 14 and then Neil hit an excellent drive to the back of the 15th green and followed it up with two good putts for birdie and suddenly we were behind in the match. Two more nett birdies on the 16th and 17th holes and that was that. A 3&1 loss and we were shaking hands. Neil and Lee has played the last 7 holes in nett 6 under, pretty impressive golf.

Thanks for your company on and off the course and again for a generous donation to the Captain's charity.

Upcoming events

Cross Country Competition this Friday

The start sheet for the cross country competition is almost full, so we do have a few spaces if you’d like to take part in this unique competition its open to all members. It’s a three person texas scramble, but you don't need to find a team to enter, just put your name on the start sheet and other members can join you. The entry fee is £10 per person which includes prizes and a curry after your golf.

Big events at Tyrrells

This Saturday sees our Summer Open Day, which is open to all.

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Our Captain's Charity Day will be played on Friday 26th July.

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The next ten days at Tyrrells Wood...

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Club news

Is this the answer to slow play?

No-one likes slow play on the golf course.

Thanks Paul Harris for your picture and suggestion.

I think this could work.

Competition results

Saturday 6th July

Many congratulations to Dave Norman who continued his good form by winning the Club Medal with an impressive nett 66 while Martyn Carslake finished in second place with a nett 67.

Please click here for the full results.

Sunday 7th July

Well played Allyson Local who after her runner up finish in the Club Championship last week won the Ladies EWGA Medal with a nett 73.

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Congratulations to Frank Lee who won the Club Medal with an excellent nett 68 finishing just ahead of Tom Waugh on countback.

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Tuesday 9th July

Many congratulations to Jessica Churchly who won the ladies EWGA Medal with an excellent nett 71 while Helen Johnson finished in second place on nett 73.

Please click here for the full results.

Wednesday 10th July

Many congratulations to Roger Keep who won the Seniors’ Stableford with an excellent 40 points finishing ahead of Mike Smith and Stuart Guy on 38 points.

Please click here for the full results.

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Hands up...

...if the only time you 'practice' your wedge play is when you hit a few shots at the start of your warm-up routine? Sadly, this isn't going to lead to a dialled in wedge game, which is one of the fastest ways to see your scores come tumbling down.

1 club. 3 swings. 3 distances.

Sounds easy, right? Well, it could be but first there are two things you must do in order to start saving shots.

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2. Have 3 distances with each club - As per the graphic above, if you became comfortable with full, three-quarter and half swings with each of your wedges, you’ll find that your wedge play becomes seriously more effective.

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Video of the Week

Amongst all of the product launches so far in 2019, it's these beauties from FootJoy that has really perked our interest. Why? Watch this video to find out…

I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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