Stuart Wilson

Hello Golfers,

We asked 100 Scotsmen: "What's Coming Home!?"

Our survey said!!!!!??

Fork Hall!

Pro's News

Yes, it seems that the tangled ball of wool that is Brexit has forced Boris Johnson to resign because it turns out that 'Football' is not an English Export and therefore they are not entitled nor capable of bringing it home when they want to!

But I'm sure the England Teams exit at the Semi-final Stage of the World Cup must stick in the Croat!? Shame! I wonder how these multi-mega-millionaires will EVER get over the disappointment of it!? I actually wouldn't have minded if England made the Final or even won the World Cup for Gareth Southgate if nothing else. He seems a class act.

The same unfortunately can't be said for quite a few of the English Supporters, whose behaviour in, ahem, celebration of the victory over Sweden was simply disgusting! What they did to that Swedish Furniture Store shows they've absolutely no IKEA!! And as for them recklessly jumping Volvo-ver cars in the street was just really SAAB to see! Hopefully scenes like this will be over now 'They're Calming Daan, they're calming daan, they're calming!'

It certainly makes for a good final but I wonder if the slower Croatian defence can handle the electrifying speed of their French Roadrunner, M`BeepBeep!?

Unashamedly I and some fellow Portlethen Members joined the Boozy Brits Abroad Brigade over the weekend when we visited Budapest for the Stag Do of PGC's own Malcolm Thomson.

It was a very cultural visit to one of Europe's most beautiful Cities. I certainly learned a lot about its history. The City is split into 2 distinct states by the River Danube. On one side is Buda, pronounced BOO-DA, whilst on the other side is Pest, pronounced PESH-ED....we spent most of our time in that state!

I'm sure Malcolm has some great memories of the trip......I know he's definitely got a few 'reminders' from some of our excursions....but I'm sure they'll heal in time!?....but maybe not for the wedding!!

Course News

This photo of Malcolm doing his best ladybird impression following his Bushtucker Trial (which leaves you with what`s appropriately known as Paintball-Ache) is a good representation of our Par 3's after being peppered on a Medal Day. So remember to always repair your pitchmarks!

Tour News

Another Scot making a mark and great memories abroad was Russell Knox en-route to lifting the Irish Open. His carbon copy monster putts on the 18th hole in both regulation and 1st playoff hole were just awesome and dare I say Ryder Cup-Esque!?

Could Russell be the first Scottish Ryder Cupper since Stevie G (eh no, not the new Rangers Manager) made the Team at Gleneagles in 2014. All eyes turn to Scotland for a change these next 2 Weeks as the European Tour reaches the 'Highland Swing' with the Scottish Open at Gullane followed by The Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Will home advantage play a part in crowning a Scottish Winner in either, or both, of these events!?

One Scot making a remarkable appearance in The Open Championship at Carnoustie is young Amateur, Sam Locke. Sam spent one Season here at Portlethen GC and lives in nearby Stonehaven.

What an amazing experience this will be for Sam, and we wish him all the best.

Club News

Home advantage was definitely evident last weekend when the Fab Four of our ladies representing Portlethen in the Deeside League Pennant Trophy saw Denise Robertson, Angie Craig, Heather McCabe and Hazel Lamb winning by 8 clear strokes from Aboyne GC.

Heather also took the Best Individual Score honours!

Well done girls!

Competition News

There were a couple of Trophies up for grabs for the Gents this weekend too.

Saturday was the July Medal with the weather and scoring proving that it was a fine Somers Day!

Sat
Division 1

1 William Somers 76(9) - 67

2 Peter Griffiths 74(7) - 67

3 Michael Edwards 75(6) - 69

Division 2

1 Michael Cameron 79(11) - 68

2 Richard Milne 83(15) - 68

3 Brian Mutch 84(15) - 69

Division 3

1 Cameron Walker 88(19) 69

2 John Goate (R) 86 16c(16) 70

3 Denis Golder (R) 87 17c(17) 70

Sunday saw the Welltrain Trophy being contested with Andrew Catley low scoring on 40 Stableford Points.

Sun
Division 1

1 Andrew Catley (10) 40

2 Scott Kranzke (7) 39

3 William Todd (10) 36

Division 2

1 Grant Chalmers (12) 35

2 Neil Watt (15) 35

3 Steven Jackson (12) 35

Division 3

1 Calum Yule (21)

2 John Goate (16) 39

3 Grant Turnbull (16) 36

CAPPRO Cup

Saturday was also a Cappro Cup Qualifier so Click Here to view the latest Standings.

Summer SALE-Stice

With the weather continuing to reward us with good Old-Fashioned proper School Holiday Summers hopefully you will all be out and about playing as much golf as possible.

So I thought I`d spread a little joy (and wealth) with my latest Clearance

The Summer SALE-Stice!

“My Very Own Daylight Savings!”

• £10 OFF All Shirts!
• £10 OFF All Trousers!
• All Galvin Green Outerwear £30 OFF or Buy 1 Get 1 HALF PRICE! (2nd Garment Can Be A Shirt – Cheapest Item Half Price)
• Up To 50% OFF Selected Shoes!
• Selected NEW & USED Drivers & Fairways @ ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!
• Better Than HALF PRICE – Sale Rail!

HOT TICKET SPECIAL: Motocaddy M3 PRO 2017 (18 Hole Lithium) Trolley – WAS: £549 NOW ONLY: £449!

SALE Starts Monday 16th July

Product Spotlight

The reduced Price on the Motocaddy M3 PRO Trolley comes as Motocaddy introduce their latest COMPACT Trolley Range in the shape of the new M-Series.

For all you Hermann Minkowski`s out there where Space & Time are of the utmost importance to you then this new trolley Design is a must have!

It`s quick folding mechanism not only makes erecting or folding the trolley so simple, straightforward and fast but it also creates the smallest compact Trolley on the Market – 11% Smaller than its nearest competitor.

The Lithium Battery is also 33% smaller than its nearest competitor making it ridiculously light into the bargain!

Like most of the Motocaddy range they have various levels/standards of the same Model with this new M-Series ranging in price from:

M1: £499
M3 PRO: £549
M5 CONNECT: £599

These are available in store so why not pop in for a look and a demonstration.

More Promotions

Motocaddy also have some fantastic Added-Value on their S5 CONNECT Trolley right now!

TaylorMade have their own M-Series and are offering some excellent Added-Value with their Wood Range as well.

M-Series Savings – TaylorMade Promotion
1 Dozen of the TaylorMade TP5 Balls (Worth £44) FREE with any M3 or M4 Driver, Fairway or Rescue purchased!

Complete Putting Solution

But remember we can ‘Add Value’ to your performance as well.Following on from my Complete Equipment Solution which focussed on the Long Game Element of Club Fitting & Performance I have now switched the concept to the Importance of having a well Fitted Putter.

Where we will ensure you get:

• The Correct Head Style to suit your Stroke.
• The Correct Length to suit your Set Up
• The Correct Lie to suit your Set Up
• The Correct Grip Style to suit your Feel & Technique
• The Correct Insert Material to suit your Feel

Click Here to book a putter fitting.

Open Championship Sweepstake

There are still a few squares left in my Open Sweepstake.

This is along the same format as my US Open Sweepstake last month.

£5 Per Square - Pick A Number

Your Number will relate to a player in the 1st Round Draw.

There will be pay-outs for the following:
1st: £100
2nd: £80
3rd: £60
4th: £40
5th: £20

Best & Worst Score Each Day: £20
Top Amateur: £20
Top Senior: £20
Best Weekend Total: £20

If ALL SQUARES are sold then I will also have a Lucky Dip Prize: Dozen Balls Of The Winners Choice x 5 (All ‘Unlucky’ Names will go into a Raffle with 5 lucky Tickets pulled).

SQUARES ARE ON SALE NOW!

It couldn't be clearer

Playing golf in the sunshine is something we all love, but it does have its downsides when bright light compromises your view. This is why Oakley offers such a great range of eye-catching, golf-specific sunglasses to help your game.

Don't put up with squinting
Trying to track a drive into low sun is just one problem summer golf can create. It also becomes more difficult to pick an aiming point and to read greens when bright light disguises subtle contours.

One eyewear option we love thanks to its cool frame style you can wear off-course is the Oakley Targetline (pictured here). It comes with the option of Prizm golf lenses that enhance clarity and maximise contrast to give you better depth perception and make slopes easier to spot, as displayed in the image above.

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Hot off the press

Motocaddy’s electric trolley range is split into the S-Series and M-Series, the latter having recently undergone a major overhaul with four new compact trolleys replacing the extremely popular previous generation.

Which trolley is the right one for you?
If you’re seeking a compact-folding electric trolley, Motocaddy's updated M-Series range is made up of four great options that all include super-lightweight Lithium batteries. All M-Series trolleys are car-boot friendly thanks to space-saving inverted wheels that have significantly reduced their folded size, which is 11% smaller than its nearest competitor.

The new M5 CONNECT boasts GPS yardages on its screen display, plus it receives handy phone and app notifications. The updated M3 PRO offers features including a security pin code, a six-step Adjustable Distance Control (up to 60 yards) and nine speed settings that allow it to travel at your walking pace. The new M1 is the simplest offering of the four, featuring a soft-touch ergonomic handle and an oversize frame to offer robust stability, but is also available in a Downhill Control (DHC) model that comes with an electronic parking brake.

explore Motocaddy's range >

Spotlight: adidas Tour360 Knit shoe

We've spoken a lot about the adidas Tour360 BOOST 2.0 shoe this year, but there is an alternative option for those of you after something a little more lightweight and breathable when walking the fairways.

The Tour360 Knit boasts many of the fantastic features of the aforementioned shoe, but has replaced the traditional leather upper with an ultralight and strechable PrimeKnit material to maximise comfort.

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Video of the Week

We've pitted two of the hottest drivers on the market against one another to see which one came out on top.

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Stuart

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