Stuart Wilson

Hello Golfers,

The Sun can make a man do strange things! (And no it has nothing to do with Page 3!!)

And this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend we were bathed in it! Although it meant that Chocolate Egg Sales went into melt down as a result! I guess ‘Through a straw’ wasn`t the answer Cadbury`s Cream Eggs were wanting to hear for their ‘How Do You Eat Yours!?’ slogan!!

Pro's News

Yes, the long weekend and beautiful weather brought out many a Solar Powered Golfer! And equally as many pairs of pasty pins unleashed from their winter trouser hibernation! Honestly, there were so many anaemic calves on view that I thought I`d stumbled upon a herd of small albino cows!

In fact, with the amount of golfers we had flocking to the course last Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday you could`ve almost called it the BAAaank Holiday Weekend!

Although there have been some nice days since I started here at Duddingston it was great to finally see a glimpse of what the facility has to offer in weather like that. On top of a packed golf course we also had people relaxing & socialising outside, as well as hosting a Private Wedding Function. It was just a great buzz.

And speaking of seeing the place in all its glory, and to refer back to my earlier statement of the sun making men do strange things, I took the opportunity that the evening sun gave me on Sunday night to play my first few holes around the Course!

It`s easy to see why many view the course as such a magical place, especially when the weather plays it`s part.

But I have to say that whilst coming down the Par 5 17th I did have to rub my eyes! I wasn’t sure if I`d taken some mild sunstroke or if indeed Duddingston was ‘Out of this world’ when I caught a glimpse of what I thought was either Bilbo Baggins House in the Shire or the Teletubbies ‘Tubbytronic Superdome’ nestled in the bank to the right of the fairway!! To be fair you`d probably never notice it unless you had ‘Gandalf’ the straight & narrow, or you had watched your drive ‘Go Bye-Bye!’

And although the sun had well and truly gone by the time I played 18 I`m pleased to say my first attempt at the hole and I did indeed hit it RDBM into the shade!

Tour News

It was a first on the PGA Tour this past weekend too. Hot on the heels of Tiger donning a Jacket you`d only ever wear if it was because you`d won a Tournament or lost a bet, over in Harbour Town (which also sounds like a madey-up place for a Kids TV program) Pan Cheng-Tsung (or CT Pan as he`s better known) was also slipping on the Bay City Rollers Blazer for winning the Heritage Classic.

This was his first PGA Tour Win, and I believe they celebrated his victory back in his native Taiwan with an amazing Fireworks Display. Reports say it was ‘CT Pan Bang...........a Pretty CT Pan Bang!’

Club News

We had someone celebrating a memorable first here at Duddingston on Saturday too when Grahame Laird scooped his first ever Hole In One. Grahame aced the 10th hole on Saturday with a 7 Iron. It was his first Uno in 40 years of playing golf.

Grahame Laird

Gordon Tumblety

There must`ve been something in the air, because on the Sunday, although not in a Competition, Gordon Tumblety also had a Hole In One on the 6th Hole.

Competition News

But probably the man with most reason to cheer on Saturday was Grant Sutherland who won the Lyle & Scott Salver with a terrific 66.

RESULTS

1st Grant Sutherland 93(27) 66

2nd James Walker 76(9) 67

3rd James Watson 87(19) 68

4th Gus Santana 71(2) 69

Cappro Cup

Saturdays Lyle & Scott Salver was Week 1 of 10 in the Qualifying Race to make the final 24 Players in our End of Season Ryder Cup Match so to check out the latest Standings then scroll below. This Sunday`s Salisbury Cup is the 2nd Qualifying event. So if you haven`t signed up yet and you`d like to get involved now`s the time.

If you`re needing reminded of all the details of the event then here is all the info you need.

INTRODUCING – THE CAPPRO CUP

This is a Concept, Event & Trophy I have run at both my previous Clubs over the last 9 Years which has proved immensely popular, and I`m hopeful that it will be just as successful & appreciated here at Duddingston GC.

So here are the nuts & bolts of the event.

One Team will be Captained by the Club CAPTAIN and the other Team Captained by me, the PROFESSIONAL

The Cappro Cup - £5 TO ENTER QUALIFYING RACE

Match Date: Saturday/Sunday, 5 & 6 October.
"10 Events, 4 Divisions, 24 Players, 2 Teams, One Match, Lots of Fun."

Qualifying Criteria & Info:
• Points Awarded for 10 Selected Competitions throughout the season (5 designated Saturdays & 5 designated Sundays - Sat 20th & Sun 28th April / Sun 19th May / Sat 1st & Sun 30th Jun / Sat 6th & Sun 28th Jul / Sat 3rd & Sun 11th Aug / Sat 14th Sep)
• Points Are Awarded as follows:
• 10 Points For 1st Place Down To 1 Point For 10th Place PER DIVISION Sliding Scale - NOTE: These Points Are Awarded ONLY To The Top 10 Players Per Division WHO ARE IN The Qualifying, Not Necessarily The Top 10 Scores Of The Day!
• You Qualify In these Handicap Divisions (DIV 1: 5 & Below, DIV 2: 6 -10, DIV 3: 11 - 16, DIV 4: 17 & Above) *If you move Division Mid-Season your Points move with you.
• Top 4 From Each Handicap Division Qualify Automatically (*This may be altered proportionately depending on Number of Entries Per Category)
• The Club Champion & B Champion Qualify Automatically
• Plus 6 Captains Wildcards

The Lucky 24 will then be randomly drawn onto either the Captains Team or Professionals Team. These Players will also be drawn in Handicap Order meaning your Partner & Opponents will all be of a similar ability. The Matches will therefore all be played ‘Off Bare Feet’ aka scratch aka NO STROKES GIVEN.

The Match Format is:
Saturday AM – Greensomes
Saturday PM – Fourballs
Sunday – Singles

Cappro Cup Standings

Div 1 (5 & Below)

1 Stuart Knox 10
2 Iain Welsh 9
3 Russell Aikman 8
4 Alan Knox 7
5 Simon Graham 6
6 Neil Aitken 5
7 Rab Denholm 4

Div 2 (6-11)

1 James Walker 10
2 Grahame Laird 9
3 Michael Knox 8
4 Steve Gibb 7
5 Dave Gordon 6
6 Graeme Markey 5
7 Dave Brogan 4
8 Alan Stewart 3
9 Ronan Mulry 2
10 Wasim Ahmed 1

Div 3 (11-16)

1 John Hope 10
2 Gordon Syme 9
3 Christie McNaughton 8
4 Alan Sinclair 7
5 Alvaro De Melo 6
6 Eamonn McHugh 5
7 Derek Lyall 4
8 Alex Salter 3
9 Gerry Paver 2
10 Thomas Thomas 1

Div 4 (17 & Above)

1 Grant Sutherland 10
2 Gary Crosbie 9
3 Derek Law 8
4 Jan Streicher 7
5 Chris McQueenie 6
6 Gavin Morrison 5
7 Dee Yeaman 4
8 Craig Marrins 3
9 George Malloch 2
10 Gary Thomson 1

Shop News

With the weather heating up and the Sun making a welcome appearance don`t forget we have some fantastic Clothing Ranges In Store this Season.

We will also soon be receiving our May Drop of new Colours & Styles.

Also worth noting that while we endeavour to offer a comprehensive Range we can`t stock every item, colour or style…….but fear not because remember you are only a few Clicks away from whatever product you want delivered and collected in your own Professional Shop thanks to my ‘Click & Collect’ Service.

This is especially worthwhile for ‘all my Ladies’ (……it`s only at the Golf Club that I can say that) as you can check out all the available product, order what you think you`d like, try it on when it arrives, and send back what you don`t want – all hassle free.

Check it out by clicking here.

Also don`t miss out on some of these fantastic Current In Store Trade In Offers!

Keep a watch on your game

Technology: it’s a word that scares some of us whilst excites others. When it comes to technology in golf, there’s no question that it has helped evolve the way we play the game for the better. For example, GPS golf watches really do make knowing how far you have left to the green or hazards as simple as quick glance at your wrist.

Introducing Garmin's Approach S40 watch

First of all, this GPS watch is multi-functional and super stylish making it the ideal companion as your everyday smartwatch and game-changing piece of tech out on the course.

Over 41,000 pre-loaded worldwide courses feature with precise distances to greens, hazards and doglegs displayed on its colour touchscreen.

The S40 really is a stunning watch and unbelievably practical. Find out more by clicking on the link below.

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Another way to gain distance

On the face of it, the mechanics of golf are really quite simple: the further you hit the ball, the easier it will be to get the white thing into the hole in the fewest shots. Club technology, swing changes and even work down the gym help us achieve our target of more distance, but maybe there's another way...

Could changing your ball increase your distance?

Yes, it could, and Wilson Staff has been working hard to come up with a ball to help you achieve exactly this: introducing DX2 Soft (2018).

Without getting too technical, it has an ultra-low compression that helps those with slower swing speeds to compress the ball at impact with greater authority, resulting in a higher launch and more distance - what a combination.

So, why not come and try Wilson Staff's DX2 Soft ball as it may just be the answer to your distance prayers?

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Spotlight: ProQuip Pro-Flex Evo quilted jacket

Quilted jackets have been ridiculously popular in recent years, both on the golf course and in everyday life.

One that we really like is this option from ProQuip, that is available in both a sleeveless gilet and a full-sleeve jacket. Thinsulate lining provides lightweight warmth for those chilly spring mornings, whilst its knitted stretch fabric ensures complete freedom of movement during your swing.

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Video of the Week

Watch this video as we take a look back at the top 10 funniest moments on the European Tour in 2018. Which of these made you chuckle the most?

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

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