David Wood

Hello golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's mail we congratulate a member on an incredible shot and look at some great ideas for gifts this Christmas. Enjoy the read.

Club news

Hole-in-one!

Derek Batch has been playing golf for quite a few years now and finally after numerous attempts achieved what many players never do... a hole- in-one.

Playing on Saturday in his regular sweep, Derek holed out with a near perfect iron shot on the 147 yard 12th.

As you can see Derek is extremely pleased, but he had to steady himself picking the ball out of the hole realising he may just have increased his popularity in the bar!

The warm up area is completed

All the surrounds have now been covered with artificial grass and have made the whole area a much better experience to warm up in. Below are pictures just to remind you on how it looked over the previous few weeks.

Before

After

Pro's news

Foremost Conference

This week I have been attending the Foremost Conference in Milton Keynes. It allowed me to bring some new ideas and also remind me on others to help make your golfing experiences at Orsett all the more enjoyable.

With key speakers and some of the hottest golf products on view it made it a very worthwhile trip. The event was held at MK Dons football stadium, built with the community in mind. Hotel rooms around the perimeter, spa, gym and conference/meeting rooms a plenty.It was an ideal setting for the event.

This has to be the way forward for many smaller clubs who intend to leave their old, drafty stadium and embrace the community to use it other than on match day. All it needs now is a slightly more successful team to enhance the surroundings.

Shop news

FREE ball personalisation

A great present for someone if you are stuck for ideas are the personalised balls we are now offering. Have a name, nickname, children's names or slogan added to the balls which has to be better than "just giving a box of balls"?

Follow the link below and fill out the simple form to get the balls ordered and delivered to the Pro Shop, it's that simple!

order yours >

FREE Motocaddy bag

Those considering buying a new electric trolley will also benefit from a free bag promotion from Motocaddy. You purchase the trolley from me, register it with Motocaddy and they then send you a bag. How easy is that?

This only lasts until December 24th. Try not to leave it until then as their offices will be closed and you WILL miss out.

find out more >

Christmas Draw

Thanks to all those who have been adding to the Christmas Draw. It's £2 a number or 6 for £10. The first prize is always extra special!

Pop in next time you come over to play and choose some numbers.

Football news

Shock exit

No Italy in the World Cup next year. The Azzuri failed to get past Sweden and lost 1-0 on aggregate. It's the first time since 1958 the 4 time winners will not be present. Like the Germans, Brazilians and Argentinians, they have literally been a definite for the quarterfinals ever since I`ve watched.

Sadly no other "home" nations made it through the play-offs. The Republic of Ireland got outplayed by Denmark and Northern Ireland got beaten by a terrible refereeing decision to go out 1-0 to Switzerland.

It truly is time for video back up in football, it wasn't too long ago The Republic lost to France in the play-offs because of a handball decision that was missed. It will be the making of the game and reduce many issues that have risen since the increase of TV cameras in stadiums scrutinising every decision made buy the officials. We all know it works in all the sports that use it, so why not in "the beautiful game?"