Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition to The Welcombe Golf Club's weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Captain's log

Well, just a quick word on matters this week as I have mainly been away over the last week/10 days and in my absence my learned friend, and VC - Mr Andrew Burton, has stood in for three matches – the two away fixtures proved tricky as has been the way this season, but our home form has been robust. We lost away at The Warwickshire after being in a great position at the turn in most of the games, and then again at Hearsall 4-2, but with a man down in that match so that could easily have been a draw. Happily though after being given a drubbing at Maxstoke away earlier in the season, we returned the compliment with a 5 - 1 thrashing on Saturday – well done to all the boys and AB for notching his first match win!

This week we’re playing The Oaks away on Friday in a friendly, but we get down to the serious business of trying to secure second place in the Avon League in our last match on Sunday, at home to The Oaks again! If we can achieve that it will be an amazing result in our first season – Can’t wait!

As for course news, we continue to meet and have dialogue with Tom, Billy and the management of Hallmark and we’re currently looking to shape a plan that can be shared with the membership in the coming months, but essentially by the end of October when budgets are signed off. Will keep you posted but work is very much on-going in the meantime with bunkers and irrigation, so we will leave that to Tom and Billy to elaborate on.

Competition news

Competition result

Division One:

1st – Mark Williams – Nett 67.
2nd – Nick Watton – Nett 68.
3rd – James Canning – Nett 71.

Division Two:

1st – David Bromley – Nett 68.
2nd – Michael Anderson – Nett 68.
3rd – Michael Dean – Nett 70.

Twos - Ian Millar, Thierry Richards and Steve Wadsworth.

Pro's news

Shop Sale

Our pro shop sale is still on with items as low as £15. We have 50% OFF Oscar Jacobson, 25% OFF J Lindeberg, 30% OFF Galvin Green and all ladies clothing HALF PRICE.

Our new Head Professional starts this week and he is very keen to meet everyone. We are currently in the process of launching ‘The Welcombe Golf Academy’ with Andy overseeing it as Head Professional. For all coaching needs contact Andy and the team on 01789413800.

Meet AJ...

My name is Andy Jones and I am delighted to announce I have been appointed as the new Head Professional at The Welcombe Golf Club.

I have worked in golf for nearly 20 years and in 2007 following a successful amateur career I decided to turn Professional.

I have a number of years of experience under my belt in running a successful golf operation and have specialised in a variety of areas from retail and custom fitting to running corporate golf days. In recent years I have concentrated on my playing and have played on various tours across the world including the world renowned European Challenge Tour.

As well as playing golf I have a real passion for coaching, having worked with some of the top coaches in the country in all aspects of the game I look forward to passing some of the knowledge that I have learned on to both members of and visitors to The Welcombe Golf Club.

Well that’s me, I guess all that remains to be said is that I can't wait to start in my role as Head Professional and I look forward to meeting you all!

Please feel free to pop in and say hello at any time!

Course news

Head Greenkeepers Report August 20th 2018

Good day to you all,

The course this week has really come to life with the past few days presenting us with some scattered showers and cooler temperatures. Growth has now started, and we are back to full mowing regimes.

Last week on Wednesday 15th August we presented our Pro-Am which was a huge success for us across The Welcombe Golf Club. I would like to thank everyone for all their hard work and positives feedback from the day.

This week we have already prepared for a big charity event for Golf to a Tee. Big turn out and full of praise once again to all staff on the day.

My week ahead is to maintain the course through this busy period with a lot of mowing and general maintenance. Hotel Gardens will have a lot of hours spent on them ready for our winter planting. Areas around the course will be sprayed such as the 16th stream, trees, pathways and signs to keep any grass or weeds from appearing.

Many of you would have seen we have had a large delivery of sand for the bunkers, next week we will be continuing with our bunker maintenance around the greens sides.

We have had installed two new pumps into the irrigation system hut. We have had only one running for the past eight months plus, so we are now thankful to have three pumps up and running. Sprinklers are on order for the greens and irrigation valves boxes are waiting for delivery. Soon as we received our products I will be installing these ASAP.

I hope you are all continuing to enjoy your golf at The Welcombe golf club. On behalf of myself and the greenkeeping team, we would like to thank you all for your continued support.

Many Thanks
Billy Hayes
Head greenkeeper The Welcombe golf resort

Junior news

Junior Open – Tuesday, 28 August

Entries are coming in fast and furious for the Junior Open so If you would like to play please contact Morgan, the Junior Organiser, in the pro shop on welcombe.proshop@hallmarkhotels.co.uk or 01789 413800.

Other news

Name and shame...

This week's name and shame goes to Thierry Richards, AGAIN. This time he was caught in places even the Greenkeepers don’t look after.

If anyone has any funny photos or videos to show from their round of golf please send them in.

Bang for your buck

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If they're good enough for tour...

Simply put, if the best players in the world are wearing a specific shoe then it’s going to be offering them something that’s enhancing their game, whether that’s increased comfort or a more stable platform for generating power.

Try the tour look
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Video of the Week

Ahead of the Scottish Open earlier this year, the European Tour gave some of the world's best golfers the chance to roll back the years in this Hickory Challenge. How do you think they got on?

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you need any further help of advice, please speak to one of the golf team.

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The Welcombe golf club
Stratford Upon Avon
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Phone: 01789 413800

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