It's only 2 weeks to go now until the Ryder Cup, have you got your ticket yet? Can Europe win again and make it 4 in a row? Or will USA come through? It's bound to be a fantastic event whether you are going to Hazeltine like past captain Bob Costello, or just watching at home.
It's the tour championship first and then Davis Love will make his final pick. Will Bubba miss out? The current number 7 in the world rankings was not one of the first 3 picks which was a surprise to me. I watched him at Celtic Manor and he was unbelievable, and his Ryder Cup record is a winning one at 5W, 5D, 4L.
Unfortunately for Bubba all 3 of those losses came last time at Gleneagles when he failed to pick up a point.
Is he a team player? Absolutely not it would seem. In a poll of PGA tour players Bubba was the man when everyone voted who they would be least likely to help out in a bar fight. Not looking good for him is it? Yet Rickie Fowler who has an awful Ryder Cup record, no wins from 8 matches is a Captains pick. It's going to be fascinating to watch this week and see if any of the players at East Lake make a claim for that final spot. I can't wait.
Nearer to home, it's our Autumn Meeting on Sunday and we will again be running a book on the best gross and best nett scores on the day. We did this earlier this year for the first time on day 2 of the Club Championships and it was well received by everyone.
Half of any profits made will be put into the junior development fund, so why not have a go? Back yourself, your mates, the favourite?
On another note, thanks to everyone who supported the Muscular Dystrophy charity day last Friday. Your generosity raised over £10 000 for this really worthwhile cause.
Do you know a young girl who might be interested in learning to play golf? We are supporting the Girls Golf Rocks initiative by England Golf. Our event will be on Sunday, 24 September from 2pm-4pm.
It's FREE to any girl aged between 11 & 16, and will be followed up with an 11 week course of instruction at Eaton costing only £15 total. What a great way to introduce your daughter or granddaughter to our great game. To register a place please email bill@billtye.co.uk or click here to get in touch.
We are running out of time to go to Augusta National for next year's Masters. Tickets will not be available much longer so if you fancy the best experience of your life, Jen Russell's words following her visit earlier this year, please get in touch ASAP.
The 7 night package includes:
- 4 nights self catering at The Villas at Kiawah Island Golf Resort including 3 rounds of golf, 5*
- Structured tuition on playing days at Kiawah Island - 3 nights bed & breakfast at Wingate by Wyndham, Columbia
- Saturday & Sunday admission to The Masters
- Return flights from Manchester & Car hire
Price - £4995pp
Places are very limited due to restrictions on the amount of tickets available. To secure your place you need to send a deposit of £1250 . The balance is not due until February 2017.
Your Questions Answered:
- Accommodation at Wingate Columbia is South Carolina, 1 hour from Augusta National.
- A single room supplement is £575 .
- Club carriage is included.
To find out more please contact Bill on 01244 335 826, or click here to get in touch.
Packages can be tailored around your requirements so if this example doesn't quite work for you please let me know...
Our course of winter lessons is coming up. If you really want to improve your golf and you're committed to doing so why not book now?
These are available with Bill, Nick or Steve, and you can get up to 5 lessons absolutely FREE .
Again please email me or click here to get in touch for more details or to book.
Here in your pro shop we are keen to help you prepare for the elements in every way possible, and now is the perfect time to give your game some TLC before the winter months roll in.
In particular it is vitally important to check both your grips and your spikes.
Grips that are shiny and worn will cause you to lose your grip on the club causing more mishit shots throughout your round. Drop in and we can fit you for a brand new tacky grip that will help you combat these conditions. We can also help you find the perfect sized grip for you which will be of huge benefit to your game.
As well as this, it is key to check the spikes on the bottom of your shoes. This is an area that is often left unnoticed, but can cause your feet to slip out on the course, whether during the swing, or just when walking from tee to green.
Don't let yourself become a victim of the elements and drop into the pro shop today.
