Are golfers fore-going safety?
It's time for a rant. From our very first adventures onto a golf course we're encouraged, no demanded, to scream 'fore' if our ball is going off line. We've all had to do it, both for ourselves and playing partners, when we see a miss-hit flying towards another golfer on the course who we're frantically hoping would just move out of the way.
So why is it that when the tour pros skew one left or right, where hundreds of spectators are lined up along the edge of the rough, do they not see the importance of shouting 'fore'? Take Pat Perez for example. On Sunday he saw a stray tee shot clatter into the head of a spectator on the 12th, before firing another loose drive into the leg of another spectator on the 15th. And guess what - no shout of 'fore' on either occasion.
Perez isn't in the minority either, it happens far too often. Shane Lowry's tweet (seen above) hits the nail on the head. Let's hope more players follow his mindset.
Share your thoughts here.
Junior Winter Finale - Saturday, 4 March
All the juniors that have taken part in the 5 Hole Winter League are invited to join us for the Winter Finale. The competition will be a Stableford played over 11 holes starting at 1:00pm. All the younger juniors who did not play in the Winter League are invited to take part in a separate blue tee five hole competition. The rounds will be followed by putting and chipping competitions, a prize giving and food.
If you wish to take part, please write your name on the entry sheet on the junior noticeboard in the foyer.
Saturday Junior Coaching
Details are as follows:
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Winter Coaching
Members' winter offer, purchase two 30 minute golf lessons for just £25. Standard prices are as follows:
45 minutes - £25.
Buy four 45 minute lessons for £75 (save £25).
One hour on-course lesson - £30.
The one hour short game experience - chipping, putting and bunkers - £30.
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Future Competitions
We have a number of competitions coming up including:
Extra Stableford - Saturday, 25 February.
February 3BBB - Sunday, 26 February.
Tom Morris Round Three - Sunday, 5 March.
St. Piran's Day - Sunday, 12 March.
Extra Stableford - Saturday, 18 March.
Tom Keat Cups (and Goblets Qualifier) - Sunday, 19 March.
Sixth Winter Open - Monday, 20 March.
Bude & NC GC AGM - Friday, 24 March (7:00pm).
The Eileen and Bill Daniel Early Bird - Saturday, 25 March.
The Captains' Drive-in - Saturday, 25 March (1:00pm).
Social Functions
We also have a number of social functions coming up, including:
Happy Hour - Every Friday evening (
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Big Cash Bingo - Friday, 24 February (
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Cabaret Night with Gerri - Saturday, 4 March (
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Iron Set Clearance Sale
Titleist:
714 AP1 - R/H - 4-PW - Regular steel shafts - RRP £600, now only £349 (save £251).
716 AP1 - R/H - 4-PW - Regular steel shafts - RRP £649, now only £475 (save £174).
716 AP2 - R/H - 4-PW - Stiff steel shafts - RRP £799, now only £589 (save £210).
PING:
i Series - R/H - 4-PW - Stiff steel shafts - RRP £749, now only £499 (save £250).
G Series - R/H - 4-PW - Regular steel shafts - RRP £700, now only £460 (save £240).
Only one set per model available so please hurry.
Oakley Special Offer
For a limited time only receive 15% OFF all Oakley sun glasses. Plus, why not take the Prism Golf Lens out on the course next time you play for a FREE trial.
Golf Bag Special Offer
Tileist Tour 9.5 bag - RRP £400, sale price £169.
Please hurry, this offer will be sold on a first come, first served basis.