Hello golfers,  

I hope you have all had a great bank holiday weekend and managed to play a little golf amongst watching the Chiefs, City and the BMW from Wentworth! It really was an amazing weekend of sport when you to in to the mix the FA Cup Final as well. For those that were not lucky to make the trip to London then I am sure there were plenty of BBQ's taking place as the whole of Exeter got behind the teams on their quest for glory.


 

Proud of Our Great City  

Undoubtedly we should all be very proud of our great city of Exeter. This weekend in particular we saw the city's 2 big sporting teams head to the capital looking for major success in the sporting sector. Saturday saw an absolutely thrilling premiership final take place at Twickenham as the Chief's took on Wasps looking to go one better than last year. Boy did they come up trumps with a sensational extra time win to send the thousand's of chiefs fans delirious with celebration at becoming champions of England after only 7 years in the top flite. What a monumental achievement by all concerned and we are very proud of our partnership with them. Sunday, City took to the Wembley turf looking to seal promotion to Division 1. The young team battled valiantly against a strong Blackpool side but unfortunately went down 2-1. The thousand of fans who made the trip to support their side will have understandably have been gutted at the result but will hopefully look forward to this young team achieving much more in the near future.

So for sure Exeter is a city to be proud of. with its massive growth in business culture and its massive improvements in the social environment - it is a sought after place to live and work. We are lucky that we are a also a major part of this attraction at our superb venue here at Exeter Golf and Country Club as we attract new member's who want to be part of the great things we can offer.


 

Please Look After Our Short Game Area  

Despite numerous requests we are still seeing a vast amount of damage around the short game area. Please can you remember to only hit a couple of shots from any one location before moving to a new position to reduce the wear and tear in any one area. Also please remember to replace any divots you make and take the divot mix with you as well. Also please refrain from hitting balls from the fringe of the green and taking divots. A new CCTV camera has been installed to help identify any culprits. Please be proud of our amazing facilities and do your part to keep them in great condition.


 

Juniors Leading The Way  

Quite rightly, we are very proud of our junior section and are very grateful to Nick Parsons for all the effort and hard work he continues to put in with the juniors. Recent success includes James Reed winning the Devon Amateur event. There has also been appearance's for Devon for James, Max, Jack, Max, Fred and Harry. The juniors also played a match against East Devon last weekend and recorded a very impressive 4-2 victory.  

Keep looking out for more updates on our ever growing junior section.


 

Midweek Stableford  

Alan Edgcumbe was the man in pole position as his 39pts pipped Chris Curtis by 1pt. Cyril Gosling was 3rd, also on 38pts.


Ladies 3 Ball Team Open  

A superb field took to the course last Friday in the Ladies 3 Ball Open. With the weather set fair it was destined to be a good day. Taking top spot with a brilliant 87pts was the team of Gill Dunsford, Margaret Christie and Jill Miller. This was followed by 2 teams on 79pts.


Men's Invitation Day  

Despite half of Exeter departing to Twickenham to support the Chiefs, a field of over 100 competed in this year's invitation day. With the course set up in great shape the scoring was destined to be good. In 1st place was the pair of Josh Hawkesby and Tony Hawkesby with 45pts. Darren Fricker and Paul Fricker were runners up with 43pts leading a 4 strong group on the same score which included Steve Rice and Neil Stevens, Kim Tucker and John Sargeant and Ray Banfield and Colin Taylor.


Bank Holiday Stableford  

A huge field took part in the Bank Holiday Stableford. New member George Burnigham scored a stunning 49pts to top the pile and received a 3 shot handicap cut to go with it. Runner up was Adrian Hewitt with 42pts pipping Leslie Screen on countback.


 

Everyone Is Taking Advantage

It is great to see that a vast amount of members are taking the opportunity to come and undertake lessons with the professional team. 

We are here to help. Our aim is to give you more enjoyment with your golf and improving that handicap along the way. With our brilliant indoor studio we are well equipped to give you the help you require. Our coaching philosophy is very simple. We try to work on the key that we feel will make the biggest difference to your golf. It is then explained in simple terms and allows you to be able to work on your improvements in practice. 

We can cover all aspects of the game and can also offer playing lessons on the golf course. Come in to the pro shop and talk to us about your game or click here to book a lesson.


 

Everyone Needs To Know This..

Lots of members have tested out our new Garmin GPS products They are still available for a test if you would like to give them a real on course 18 hole test, but that's not all - There's one thing that all amateurs and professionals agree on - everyone needs to know the distance to the flag. We have teamed up with Garmin for a special Father's Day offer, but these are a perfect gift for any golfer (whether you are a father or not), and are even a great way to treat yourself. 

We are offering 3 Garmin units at a special discount price, which will see you save £30-£50:

• Garmin Approach S20 was £199 - NOW £169, save £30
• Garmin Approach G8 was £359 - NOW £309, save £50
• Garmin TruSwing was £129 - NOW £99, save £30

We have demo units available in-store so come in and see us or click here for more info.


 

Motocaddy S1 Lithium Trolley  

This easylock bag support allows the Motocaddy bags (not included) to easily and securely connect, however any golf trolley bag will easily fit on this trolley.  Lithium Batteries are much more lightweight than lead acid making it very easy to get in and out of your car boot along with they carry a much longer shelf-life. Motocaddy offer a Battery Lithium Warranty of up to 5 years for normal use.  Ever since the first Motocaddy S1 was introduced back in 2006, it has been considered as the powered golf cart that a lot of people buy in the United Kingdom. But now, the company that manufactured this product has upgraded it so that it could run using a digital platform.  In this digital age, it is imperative for companies to make sure that they are moving forward as well.  The Motocaddy has a very efficient digital platform that was taken from the S3 model, which was also very successful. This Motocaddy S1 is very simple to operate and understand, which is why it is not that surprising that a lot of people prefer it over other powered golf carts.

Features

• Nine speed settings with on and off features (digital control):
  The user simply has to twist any of the nine speed settings and tap the button in order to let the Motocaddy start.  The S1 Digital will help the person to accelerate smoothly according to the speed selected.  To stop, the person only has to tap the button again to stop.  The digital platform that it runs on is of unsurpassed quality and reliability.
• 200w motor:
  This motor packs a lot of power but is very quiet when on.  It also comes with a unique multi-platform battery tray that was designed to be able to carry "Standard", "Extended Range" or the Motocaddy lithium battery.
• Lightweight frame:
  Made out of aluminum, the frame of the Motocaddy S1 Digital is very lightweight and sturdy.  It comes with the ergonomic handle grips of the S-Series.  It also has the exclusive S-Series folding system that locks by itself when folded.  The wheels that come with the frame are very low-profile, too.
• Adjustable bag supports (upper and lower)
• Bags are easier to "carry" around, as the S1 Digital has supports that are fully adjustable.

Benefits 

This powered golf cart is one of the best out there in the market, which is why many stores offer this to their customers.  People who love playing golf (or watching others play) do not have to walk long distances with their golf stuff because they could travel at ease with the S1 Digital.  Golfers could simply concentrate on their game instead of bother themselves to lugging around their things while playing.  Even those who play up to 18 holes could enjoy using this cart without worrying that it would stop. The battery could reach up to 18 holes in just one charge!


What's in the box: Everything you need is included in the box. Please charge the battery for a minimum of eight hours before using the cart for the first time. Pack includes:

• Motocaddy S1 Digital Electric Golf Trolley
• Super Lightweight '18 Hole' Lithium Battery (only 2.5kg)
• Battery design allows trolley to fold with battery in place
• Sleek and streamlined design
• High quality lithium battery charger
• Two year warranty (both trolley and battery) Additional 3 Years on Battery if registered on Motocaddy Website
• Instruction Manual

The S1 is available in Black or Alpine White.