Hello golfers, 

  

Club Championships

Well what a fantastic weeks golf at Gorleston Golf Club and we'll start this week with a win for Danny Western in the Club Championships. In a very closely fought affair where both Josh Manser, the first round leader, and Chris Duffy had excellent chances to win the championships, it was Danny who came out on top with a gross score of 150 in tough conditions! Well done Danny thoroughly deserved! In second came Chris Duffy on 151 with Josh Manser and Danny Perring tied third on 153. 

Sir John Drughorn Trophy

In the Sir John Drughorn Trophy, the handicap competition, Daniel Crosby won with a nett score of 141, with Lee Chapman second on 142 and Chris Beare and Jack Butcher tied for third on 143. Luke Thompson, from Rookery Park, won the open scratch prize. 

Photo of the winners.
Left to right, Luke Thompson, Danny Western, Club Captain Neil Youngs and Daniel Crosby.

Danny's win in the Club Championship capped off a great weekend, not only for himself, but for all the other best male golfers in the club, as on the Saturday before they won their semi final of the Stenson Shield against Felixstowe Ferry at Woodbridge. The lads put in a great performance against tough opposition to win the match 8 points to 4. The lads now have a chance to become only the second ever Gorleston Golf Club team to win the Stenson Shield, the first in 30 years, in the final against Woodbridge, at Diss, on Saturday 10th September. 

If you can go to Diss and lend your support, I intend to, I know the lads will be much appreciative! 

Photo of the winning team below, from a round earlier; from left to right Matt Alp, Steve Crosby, John Maddock, James Chadd, Danny Western, Chris Duffy, Danny Perring, Josh Manser and Neil Youngs.




 

Junior Section

On Monday the Junior section had there Junior Open for the Ralph Moffitt Bowl where we had 18 juniors come from far and wide to compete. Liam Hamsey, from Bungay won the Ralph Moffitt Bowl with a gross score of 77 and Georgia Parker, from Bury St Edmunds, won the Handicap Cup, just pipping home favourite Jack Butcher on count back, with a nett score of 70 to also win the West Cup for girls. All 18 enjoyed their day out at the seaside in what were tricky conditions. 

Ladies Results

Last Wednesday the ladies held their divisional medal. Division 1 was won by Linda Jones with a nett 71, Jayne Needham won division 2 with a nett 68 and Jean Eagling won division 3. 

Sticking with the ladies section and yesterday, Wednesday, the ladies had there Invitation Day which was won by Andree Bloomfield and Carol Delf with a fabulous 49 points. In second came Neilma Jary and J Hallett 48 points on count back from Maureen Dark and Rosie Owen also with 48 points. 

Mid Week Stableford

Last Thursday we had the latest mid week Stableford in which Andy Clifford won Division 1 with 41 points and Ben Woolhough won Division 2 with 44 points. 

Roll Up Stableford

On Saturday we had a Roll up Stableford which Brendan Gough won with 38 points.


 

Family Fun Day

This Saturday we have the Family Fun golf afternoon and BBQ. We still have several tee times left if you fancy bringing a non golfer friend or family member along for a 6-hole bit of fun off the blue tees plus BBQ. 

It doesn't matter if the non golfer literally hasn't played golf before, that is the whole point of the afternoon, to try and encourage more people to take up the game. If you are interested please give me call on 01493 662 103.


 

New Mizuno JPX 900 Irons

I have just taken delivery of the very latest, Mizuno JPX 900 irons and as always from Mizuno they look absolutely fabulous, see photo. 

Along with the new heads for the fitting kit, Mizuno have also sent out a load more shaft options to make sure they have the most comprehensive fitting kit around. 

Remember "nothing feels like Mizuno". 

Click here to book yourself a fitting here and try out the new JPX 900's.