JUNIOR NEWS
Mathew McMann has taken on the role of junior organiser at Trefloyne Golf Club. At just 18 years of age, Matt brings a new enthusiasm and commitment to encouraging both new and existing junior members at the club. He is joined by Ceryn Harris, who will be looking after the junior girls. James Maxwell has been announced as junior captain until the end of the season and Ben Price is vice-captain. The new team are keen to see Trefloyne continue to enjoy the tag of most junior friendly club in the county and to this end have put on a Junior Fun Day for all junior members to attend. The Fun Day will be held on Sunday, February 18, at 10.30 am. Juniors will meet at Jammos for Laser Galaktica. After, they will head to Trefloyne for more fun activities, including tootball, Tri golf, chipping and putting competitions. Lunch and snacks are included. Cost will be £7 per junior. To conclude the day the junior organiser and junior captain will outlay the plans for all juniors at Trefloyne for the coming year. Parents are invited to attend this meeting at 3 pm. To register your attendance, please ring Christine 01834 845639 or Mathew 07812 048151. Support is being called for from members to assist with the junior section at the club. This may be in the form of providing transport, starting fields, walking the course with juniors or playing with them as required. Juniors are the lifeblood of any club and Trefloyne offers the most relaxed and friendly environment for kids to join, so please offer your help in any way. Weekly junior coaching sessions will return as from week commencing Saturday, March 10. Information will be mailed and will be available at the fun day or from the pro-shop. Classes are available for all ages and standards of juniors and are open to members and non-members. For details, contact Christine on 01834 845639. Over the winter season, once a month, junior competitions have been held to encourage more new juniors to play on the course and transfer all they learn from coaching to playing. With the installation of blue junior tee blocks, this has made for an exciting season of competitions. Winners are as follows: November flag competition -Bethan Morris; runner- up - Nick Blum. November nine-hole stableford - Luke Harries; runner-up - Jack Harries. December nine-hole stableford - Luke Harries; runner-up - Jacob Williams. January Texas scramble - six players attended, with all attending winning a prize. The final event for the winter will be held tomorrow (Saturday) - a nine or 18-hole medal, with tee times commencing at 11 am
WINTER LEAGUE HOTTING UP Now into week 13, the winter league leaders are starting to show their stuff. With the requirement being the best 12 of 16 rounds, players now have the chance to throw out those bad ones. It has become a race of who can complete enough rounds to stay in the running. Division One sees Graham Longster a clear leader on 360 points after week 12, followed by Danny Brown on 337. Danny, however, is one round down and this week could be a deciding factor. Junior, James Maxwell is in third position on 331, but down on two rounds. Despite only returning 11 cards so far, Dave Crowley leads Division Two on 351 points, with many players close behind, including John Hill 346 (12 rounds) and Bob Maxwell 344 (12 rounds). Paul Mills finds himself back in the running on 343 (12 rounds) after a brilliant 44 pts last Sunday and Gil Thomas one shot further back on 342 (11 rounds).
CHRIS's WEEKLY TIP
Why is it that some days one never seems to get a flat lie? Don't despair, be prepared for all those varying lies. When you understand and remember one, all the others are easy. Uphill lie: Place ball forward in stance, weight leaning to back foot. Body must be perpendicular to lie of ground. For a right-handed player ball will draw to left. Ball flight will be higher, so take more club and swing normally, feeling up on follow through. Downhill lie is the opposite. Ball above feet: Grip club shorter, stand more erect and position ball in centre of stance. Swing will be much flatter and around your body (like a baseball swing), so aim right (right-handed player) as ball will turn left. Ball below feet: Take a longer club and lean right over ball, with ball in centre of stance. Swing will be very upright, so ball will fly right (right-handed player), so aim left. Remember, with any awkward stance or lie, that by swinging smoother and slightly slower, we have a chance of keeping a better balance and making a clean connection. Come and visit Christine this Sunday, February 11, when she will be holding a one day only sale with up to 70 per cent off all in store from 8 am - 6 pm. With a free golf lesson being given with all purchases over £50, this is a day you should not miss to start the season with a bargain. Whether it is clothing, shoes or equipment - come and look around or get some free advice.