Gareth Moore

Hello Golfers,

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

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The Ryder Cup

Allez Les Bleus!

What another great golfing spectacle - Europe as underdogs beat the USA easy!

The atmosphere looked amazing, the noise made as each player approached the first tee to then deadly silence as they set up to hit the shot incredible. A great golf course which I was fortunate to walk round in June and did state in one of my earlier newsletters that we had a great chance if the conditions helped us.

3-1 to USA first morning and we’re all thinking here we go no chance...but a combination of the wind picking up and good old Jim putting Big Phil out in the afternoon foursomes; a great golfer but one who can hit it all over the place when the format you’re playing needs straight hitting golfers made it far easier for us in the afternoon 4-0 to Europe, last achieved in 1989.

Saturday morning, the USA team looked like a group of punch-drunk boxers going back out trying to get some points back, 3-1 to Europe. Tommy and Frankie uncontainable beating Tiger and Patrick Reed again...afternoon the USA got a better result 2-2 leaving us 10-6 up going into the singles.

Sunday morning, and the noise of Rory, Rory on the 1st tee, the crowd and players alike all pumped up ready to go. Unfortunately, our strongest two players Rory and Justin didn’t get the points, quite incredible showing the form up to this event, but we had ten more great gladiators out there going to prove us wrong.

Casey getting a fantastic half against Koepka with being one down with two to play. Jon Rahm beating Tiger 2&1, and what a celebration after holing his last putt. Poor Tommy rang out of gas but against a player with incredible ability Tony Finau.

Then came the Postman...words can’t describe this man just Mr. Ryder Cup beating the World Number one, Dustin Johnson two up.

Now we could breathe...

My good friend caddying for Thorbjorn Dom helping his player stuff Jordan Spieth 5&4. Records are broken as Sergio beats Rickie Fowler 2&1 to become the Highest European Points scorer.

Another record as Frankie becomes the first player to win five out of five, beating the out of sorts Mickelson (think I could have given him a game Sunday). Tyrrell, unfortunately lost to Patrick Reed (Mr USA Ryder Cup), but I thought him shushing the crowd when he won in jest was very sporting and got a good response from all the fans.

The Iceman kicked some butt beating Bubba 5&4 and for the grandstand finish when all was won Alex Noren holed out on the 18th from what seemed to be about 80 feet to beat Bryson DeChambles.

The great Dane had done it he had managed his team with the help of his vice captains to a great victory 17.5 – 10.5 unbelievable!

I’m sure I will get to hear some great stories from Dom about the party on Sunday night.

Shop news

Ryder Cup Draw

I’m not sure if Mr, Vice President Jon Allott has a crystal ball at home but what selections and guessing he would have loved to have a £5 bet too. He won the draw by picking Europe and then Francesco Molinari and Justin Thomas as top points scorers - I’m just hoping that the next European Captain select Jon as a Vice Captain lol.

Click here to view draw.

Club news

Hanging Heaton Cup and Len Wright Trophy

Firstly, I need to apologise for not putting this in last week’s newsletter...

The Hanging Heaton Cup Final was played on the Saturday contested between Scott Colquhoun and Matty Glynn, the match went all the way to the 19th hole of which Matty was the victor. It’s very hard when two friends play each other in a big match but someone has to win, well done to both for getting to the final beating some good golfers on the way.

The Len Wright was played on the Sunday Sam Tyrrell and Matty Glynn V Dave Chatwood and Lindsay Wright, I’ve a slight feeling that Dave and Lindsay were out powered by the bombers losing 4&3 in the end but never the less a great achievement to reach the pairs final.

A great weekend for Matty who joins Richard Pollard and Tom Hill winning both Club Majors in the same year. Well done pal.

Pro's news

Wedding Weekend

I was fortunate enough to be invited to Steve (Shorty) and Sarah Shaw’s wedding this weekend. Congratulations to you both on a great day, we also had another member getting married the same day Sam Tyrrell and his wife Karen, a lot of the younger end were invited to Sam’s big day and he had to stop them all arguing over who was going to buy the drinks as he put on a free bar.

A massive congratulations to both couples.

Pro's Competition

The winners of this week’s Pro’s Competition was Dave Dickinson and Ian Kilburn; well done guys beating both Tony Mitchell and Dave Leather. Steve and Carl Farrar with a great back nine of 26 points.

Well done to all prize winners.

Click here to view the results.

Moving forward with the Pro’s competitions; over the winter months, October to March the comps will be separate days and will probably one day a team event and the following day a pairs and vice versa. This will hopefully create more interest and more chance for members to play different formats.

To sleeve or not to sleeve

Being underprepared when you're out on the course is a blunder which we've all been guilty of making. As the cold weather starts rolling in, you need to start thinking about some layering pieces that keep you warm and dry, but also lets you have freedom of movement during your round. Luckily for you, we have just the answer.

PING Caldern pullover

PING has given you a perfect solution in the form of this pullover. The half-zip fleece is easy to take on and off when you're out on the course, meaning you can adapt your layering according to the temperature. The brushed back fabric adds additional warmth, and the different colourways available are all bold and unique in their own right.

PING Sonic vest

If you prefer the gilet look, then why not try the Sonic vest from PING? This thermal vest contains Sensor Warm technology, which ensures that you'll be kept warm on the course despite the gilet being remarkably lightweight. An insulated quilted front panel is complete with a hexagon pattern, making this gilet not only practical, but highly stylish as well.

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The best of the best

Some fantastic iron sets have been released over the course of 2018 and here are our top picks for everyone from high-handicappers to scratch golfers. We stock multiple brands in-store so do come and speak to us about which clubs will be best suited to your game.

Game Improvement Irons
PING G700

If you want to see your handicap tumble then be sure to take a look at this model from PING. It's been designed to offer a higher launch and more forgiveness on mishits - something that will benefit all golfers. But this doesn't come with a compromise on looks, as the G700's sleek design will boost your confidence at address.

Players' Irons
PING i500

This iron model is ideal for any single-figure golfers looking to take their game to the next level. Its forged face results in faster ball speeds and longer, higher-trajectory shots - meaning you'll be hitting one club less into the greens. Couple this with its compact, blade-style finish and you have the perfect players' iron.

Ladies Iron Model
PING G Le

We've had plenty of female golfers leave the pro shop satisfied after being fitted for PING's lady specific G Le range. These steel irons have been optimised for women's swing speeds, making it easier to square up the face and hit straighter and longer shots, even if struck off-centre.

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Spotlight: New Srixon balls

When you've got a great product, there's no need to make wholesale changes just for the sake of it but, instead, little refinements can go a long way.

This is exactly what Srixon has done in the new Soft Feel and UltiSoft golf balls for 2018. The Soft Feel is ideal for golfers looking to maximise distance, whereas the UltiSoft is the choice for slower swinging golfers - both of which are available in-store now.

learn more >

Video of the Week

The Europeans played some incredible golf to win the Ryder Cup over the weekend, and here's how a tense final day unfolded at Le Golf National in Paris.

I hope you enjoyed my newsletter. If you need any more help or advice please contact one of us in the pro shop and we'll be delighted to help. Gareth and the golf team.

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