Last week was a very busy week of sport. GB&I won the Walker Cup and regained the trophy with their highest ever points tally. Lydia Ko became the youngest Major winner in LPGA history shooting a fantastic 63 in the final round to win by six strokes. In tennis, Flavia Pennetta won her first Grand Slam tournament, the US Open, and then announced her retirement - talk about going out at the top! England's football team qualified for the European Championship with Wayne Rooney becoming the highest English goal scorer with 50 international goals, although it's not the first time the words Rooney, scoring and over 50 have made the headlines! 


  

You may remember my video from a couple of weeks ago when I tried out the new PING GMax iron and compared it against a slightly older model, I was pretty amazed at the results.

Well, this week saw a few members trying out the iron for themselves. This is what Tyrrells Wood member Ian Brameld had to say:

'My height dictates that I need a non-standard set up for my golf clubs so, the shaft of my driver having snapped at the kick point, I went to see Rob to get fitted for a new one. First, though, I took up his offer from last week to try out the new range of PING and Callaway irons. If, like me, you were sceptical about Rob's claims, think again.'

Please follow this link to read about Ian's full experience. 


 

This week saw Jo take her first free taster sessions for ladies new to golf, an initiative aimed at encouraging women into golf. I'm pleased to say the session was a success, even the weather managed to behave itself, with the sun making a brief appearance.

On the back of the success of these sessions, Jo is running some fun and social group lessons.

We're keen for this group to be very social and fun and are hoping to be able to run two weekly sessions on a Monday and Saturday morning.

The group will run weekly and you sign up each week, very much like how you would sign up to a class at the gym, there is no commitment to a six or 10 week block of lessons. These will run at a cost of £10 per session which includes a coffee.

If you would like to sign up to the taster sessions please contact the pro shop and we can sign you up. Get in touch here or click here to watch England Golf's This Girls Golf video.


 

It's not too late to order the best waterproofs in the business

As a one-off promotion, we are offering you the chance to get yours hand on  some Galvin Green products - the golf industry's leading manufacturer of high performance golf clothing. Their waterproofs come with a lifetime waterproof guarantee!

Pre-order now and receive 15% OFF

To view the full range of Galvin Green products follow this link - www.galvingreen.com. All orders must be placed by Friday, 18 September. Additionally you can opt to have your garments Tyrrells crested at no extra charge. To take advantage of this offer or if you would like more information please click here or pop into the pro shop.


 

I'm delighted to report that during an Inter Club Tournament at The Drift Golf Club last Wednesday, Tyrrells member Lorna Johnson was the highest individual scorer with 38 stableford points. This is an annual event which includes players from many clubs. Very well played, Lorna!

 

The next 10 days at Tyrrells Wood

Thu 10 Sep - Many congratulations to Lesley Dudgeon and Angela Mark who won the Ladies Autumn Meeting Greensomes. They just beat Sue Eaton & Jo Ryder and Lady Captain Noreen Kelland & Lady Vice-Captain Marie Munt on countback. Please click here for the full results.

Sat 12 Sep - Well played Jackie Kingswell who won the Ladies Stableford with 37 points, Marcelle Jansen finished in second place with 35. Please click here for the full results.

Sun 13 Sep - Well played Elliott Perrett and Toby Jones who won the National Playing Fields Cup with an impressive score of 49 points. John Kelland and Steve Wright finished in second with 47 points. Please click here for the full results.

Sun 13 Sep - The Junior Pinsent Cup took place on Sunday with Alastair and Sean Curran from RAC leading the way with a score of 28. In second place was Bob and Christopher Dawes. Please click here for the full results.

Tue 15 Sep - Many congratulations to Deryn Hemment who continued her good form winning the Ladies Layton Trophy with an excellent score of 37 points. Maggie Day finished in second place with 35 points. Please click here for the full results.