Hello golfers, 

 

As the dust settles on an epic Masters, one topic rumbles on, a debate that was sparked back into life when a good few players took what many regard as too much time over each and every shot at Augusta. Yes, the slow play debate. 

There's the camp that says professional golfers are playing for the game's biggest prizes, therefore taking more time than your average club golfer is to be expected. 

Those who take issue with this stance argue that there's simply no need to take so long between shots, and that it sets a bad example to spectators across the world. Some people even go as far as to say club golfers are influenced by the behaviour of what they see on television and this contributes to longer rounds on a social level across the country. 

We're not going to sit on the fence on this one. No one should feel rushed when they play, but there is a balance. There are some very simple procedures that, if followed, helped keep the pace of play right and manageable. 

Where do you stand on the matter? We've not heard the end of this one, that's for sure…
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Wednesday Sweeps:

Our First Wednesday Gents Sweep this week kicked off with a medal round and 22 players taking part. We will run these sweeps on Wednesdays where there is no fixture carded Medal. They will be a mixture of medals and Stablefords each week on a rotating basis. We also have tagged onto every Wednesday event an ECLECTIC which is your best score on each hole throughout the year and will result in two sections winning shop credit for both Handicap & Scratch divisions Eg: you score a Par 4 on hole #1 this week and then score a birdie 3 on the same hole next week, the 3 then takes precedence and so on. Our Opening weeks winners were Jim Murray with a nett 67 (BIH) in Division 1 and Bert Robertson with a nett 66 winning Division 2 - well played Gents.

  




The Banchory seniors played Edzell seniors this week in a inter club friendly match at home and triumphed with a 5 ½ to 4 ½ victory. 




PING Fitting Day:

Last Friday saw our PING fitting day at Inchmarlo Driving Range which was very successful and a hit with all who attended - if you are keen to DEMO any of their range we have all the latest models available for both a FREE fitting or trial out on the course, please feel free to pop in for a free consultation. Thanks to all who attended on the day.