Hello golfers,

Many thanks to all those who turned up for a lively debate on whether the club pushes forward and introduces tee times and online booking at the club. In answer to a few of your questions directed to me, not last night, but during the weeks leading up to it. Yes it was my idea for the club to take a look at tee times and online bookings, although it had been discussed before my time, and it was me that made contact with Bob King from BRS systems. Yes I am in favour of it as I can see the benefits outweigh the negatives, but I do understand your concerns. As far as me pushing it forward, I would say I’m not pushing it, it’s an option for you as the members to consider, but I feel I would not be doing my job as your professional if I was not looking at options to help drive the club forward, help improve revenue and balance the books. Ultimately I want the best for a Gorleston Golf Club as I’m sure you all do too, the club does well and so do I. The club needs to boost its revenues for your membership fees to stay low and as I see it this is an option to be considered.

Clothing Sale

OK next on to shop news and our PING and PUMA clothing sale which is in full swing. For a limited only buy any two items from either manufacturer and you will get the cheapest item HALF PRICE, which could potentially save you £35! So make sure you pay us a visit over the weekend to grab yourself a bargain.

Eaton Pro-Am

In my golf news I had a great day out at Eaton Golf Club with Angus Smith, Bob Richardson and Ed Ogles in the first of the autumn series of the PGA of Norfolk Pro-Ams. On a nice, but slightly chilly morning, my lack of competitive golf shone through on the first nine holes (It was my first round with a scorecard in hand for six months) as I struggled to the turn in a disastrous plus nine, but on the back nine I played much better as got in to the swing of things and came back in level par which all in all I left feeling a lot more positive about my golf, although my short game needs some serious work before next week at Sprowston. The team gelled very well with everyone contributing equally to finish 4-under-par and a top 10 finish. Thank you gents for coming along with me, I enjoyed your company and well played.

On the Course...

On to competition news now and at the weekend we had two Mixed Roll-up Stablefords. On Saturday Tony Marsham won a very close affair beating David Butcher and Kevin Whiteley on countback all with 38 points. On Sunday David Marshall won with a very fine 41 points, beating Ben Leuty in to second with 39 points and Daniel Crosby in to third with 38 points.

On Tuesday the seniors played for the Dennis Orton Cup where Colin Laws ended up winning with 39 points beating Tony McCarthy on countback, also with 39 points. Keith Wright came third with 38 points.

On Wednesday the ladies played their Divisional Stablefords where Victoria Watson won Division One with 36 points, beating five others by just one point, and Jenny Watson won Division Two also with 36 points beating Philippa Price by one point.

Tee reservations...

First tee reservations for the following week are as follows:

• Friday, 20 October - Society - 10:00am - 11:00am.

• Saturday, 21 October - Mixed Match - 11:30am - 12:30pm.

• Sunday, 22 October - Todd and Turner Mugs - Shotgun start at 8:30am, course closed till 12:30pm.

• Tuesday, 24 October - Seniors' match - 8:45am - 10:00am.

• Wednesday, 25 October - Ladies Competition - 9:00am - 11:30am.

• Thursday, 26 October - Mid-week Stableford Finals Day.