Paul Sherman

Hello Golfers,

As world cup fever grips the nation, life at Langley Park still goes on. And with the weather set to continue in the same heat as last week, the course is playing as short as it is ever likely to, so those of you who struggle with the course length in the winter need to make the most of the fiery conditions.

Enjoy this week’s read!

Competition news

Medal Winners Bowl

On Sunday saw all the medal winners from the last 12 months compete for the medal winner’s bowl which was over 36 holes on a very hot day! After round 1, Peter Kilford lead the way with a fine nett 70 which gave him a 3 shot lead going into the afternoon over George Perry and Max Jordan.

However, Max’s fine 66 gross in the afternoon gave him a nett total of 141 and this was enough in the afternoon to win the competition by 4! In second place was George Perry on 145 beating Peter Kilford on countback.

Ladies Medal/Guntrip salver

On Tuesday, 35 Ladies teed it up in the Ladies Medal/Guntrip Salver. With again great weather, congratulations go to Carole Barber who won the competition with a nett 72 beating Alexandra Johnson on countback. In third place was Sarah Miller who scored a nett 73.

Kent Vets League

We had our second home game today, against Chislehurst Golf Club .To stand any chance in keeping within the top part of the league we had to win this one. Happy to say that we won convincingly 6-0, also our reserves won as well. The course was in great condition, receiving compliments from Chislehurst Captain and his league team.

The wining team was as follows:

John Newton/ Will Wellington
George Perry/Dave Rouse
Peter Killick/David Peach
Stuart Cullum/Richard Truelove
Malcolm Watson/Steve Sharpe
Gordon Hayward/Peter Battle

Coaching news

Summer Camps

This year we will be again running our summer camps during the school holidays. We have plenty of sessions available so call us in the shop to reserve your place.

Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th July - 10am-12pm

Tuesday 31st July – Thursday 2nd August - 10am-12pm

Wednesday 8th – Friday 10th August - 10am – 12pm & 1pm-3pm

Wednesday 15th – Friday 17th August - 10am-12pm

Wednesday 22nd – Friday 24th August -10am-12pm

£50 for a 3 day camp.

Club news

Langley Park Pro Am

The Club annual Pro Am took place on Wednesday, with once again fantastic support from both members and visitors with 92 players taking part. With the course in top condition and fairways running fast, the day was ideally set for low scoring.

In the team event, Lpgc team of Dave Grannell, Malcolm Watson and Les Clarke finished in 5th place with Professional Jay Kelly with a score of -12. They were pipped on countback by The Vice Captains team of Bernie De Souza, Kevin Walder, Micky Proffitt and Tom Jordan. In third place was Terry Shaws team of Dave Peach, Terry Morgan and Dave Rouse with -14. Second place went to the team from Sundridge Park led by professional Chris Gane, but team winners of the 2018 Pro-Am was John Sowden, Ian Russell and Steve Sharpe with a fantastic-17!

In the professionals individual event, Chris Gane shot a fantastic 64 -5 to equal the professional course record, he beat Knole Parks Andrew Butterfield into 2nd spot who shot 66, with Richard Tinworth in 3rd place with 67.

Pro's news

Pro’s Day

This year’s Pro’s Day is to be held on Saturday 4th August. The format will be shotgun team stableford with 2 scores to count on index 1-6, 3 scores to count on index 7-12 and all scores to count on index 13-18, the event is open to all eligible membership categories but due to the format mixed teams cannot compete as ladies are playing off their index and men from theirs.

There will be two shotguns, one at 8.30, another at 1.30, the sheet for entries is on the main noticeboard. A BBQ will take place from approximately 5pm-8.30 followed by a Rod Stewart tribute night (separate tickets for this event are available, but are selling like hot cakes!).

Caption competition

Some great captions were sent in last week and here are a few of our favourites:

‘Ben holds on by his fingertips to win the Langley Park pole vaulting championship’

‘I don’t think these new flag poles will do anything to speed up play’

‘Okay, who stole the boat?’

But the winner was Dave Brooks with ‘Snow white’s team replace the flag on the 18th’.

Thanks to everyone that took part.

Shop news

New arrivals

In the shop, we have just received the latest ball from Titleist. The AVX ball utilizes breakthrough core, cover and aerodynamic technology. AVX is a premium performance golf ball for golfers who prioritize distance and extremely soft feel with a piercing, low ball flight. It has been engineered to be the lowest flying, lowest spinning and softest feeling high performance golf ball in the Titleist line.

Blade or mallet?

The past few months have seen us talk a lot about the importance of using clubs that are suited to your game because, ultimately, they’re going to give you the most help when out on the course. One piece of equipment we haven’t touched on yet, which needs just as much attention, is your putter.

How do you narrow down the options?

If you come by the shop to buy a new putter, you’ll be faced with an array of styles. From different head shapes and alignment guides, to various lengths and grip types.

So how do you know which one will help you hole more putts?

There are some trends you can look to. Larger mallet putters like this PING Sigma G Craz-E tend to suit golfers with straighter putting arcs, while they are also a little more stable to help with shorter putts.

In comparison, blades like this PING Vault 2.0 B60 can usually help those of you with more of an arcing stroke, while some players also prefer the feel a blade offers.

Of course, the most sensible thing to do is come to us once you have a shortlist and we can advise you on which model will best suit your stroke type and take you through a full custom fitting. Just imagine how many shots you could drop by holing more putts.

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The joys of twilight golf

June 21st marked the longest day of the year in the UK and as the weather continues to improve, now is the perfect time to squeeze in a game after work. If you do, be prepared for twilight golf by ensuring you have both of the following.

Sun protection
This Under Armour Playoff polo offers an impressive 30+ UPF protection to ensure you can enjoy all the benefits of the sun when you’re out on the course without the risks. It also boasts a dynamic four-way stretch fabric and moisture-wicking material that keeps you cool – two golf-specific technologies that often go unnoticed.

Lightweight mid-layer
You don’t want to get caught out when the sun starts to go in and temperatures drop, so it’s sensible to carry a lightweight option like this Under Armour Windstrike vest. Its windproof construction offers protection and warmth, while chest and back vents enhance its breathability so you don't overheat.

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Spotlight: Titleist's new AVX ball

It's been a long time coming but Titleist's brand new golf ball is finally available in the UK, and we have some sitting on our shelves in-store.

The AVX is a premium performance ball and is the lowest flying, lowest spinning and softest feeling option within Titleist's range. With six balls in Titleist's line-up for 2018, come and speak to a member of the team about which is best for you.

learn more >

Have a great week and remember if you need anything to help you improve your golf come into the shop. Happy golfing.

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Barnfield Wood Road
Beckenham
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Phone: 02086501663

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