Collingtree Park Golf Club Fixtures Diary Club Captain: Alasdair Gibson tel: 07831 829457 Email: [email protected] Seniors Captain: Graham Warren tel: 01604 862076 Junior Captain: Conor Rosling tel: 01604 701705 Junior Co-ordinator: Michael McGuinness tel: 07785 264078 Handicap Secretary: Andy Mills tel: 01604 701237 Team Captains: Scratch team: Brendon Moss tel: 07711 902895 Intermediate team: Adrian Kilshaw tel: 01327 843181 Handicap team: Samish Patel tel: 07721 686041 Mail On Sunday team: Liam Davies tel: 07900 197250 Pro Shop: tel: 01604 701202 Email: [email protected] Club Bar: tel: 01604 663940 Greens Restaurant: tel: 01604 663963 Email: [email protected] General Manager: Phil Jones tel : 01604 700000 Email: [email protected] April 2015 – March 2016 Champions Tuition Collingtree Park COLLINGTREE PARK GOLF CLUB Golf Club HEAD HOME OF THE MAIL ON SUNDAY NATIONAL GOLF CHAMPIONS PROFESSIONAL Jon is Collingtree Park’s highly respected coach with not only a degree from Birmingham University in Professional Golf, but also holds Class A status with the PGA and has also trained with the Titleist Performance Institute. Jon is a county under 14’s coach and is also working towards the PGA’s advanced diploma. Before turning professional, Jon represented Warwickshire at U 16 and U 18 and has the distinction of maintaining an unbeaten Congratulations to the Collingtree Park record at U 21 level. Golf Club team that were the winners of Jon employs the very latest techniques in coaching including the 2014 Mail on Sunday Golf Classic. launch monitor and slow motion video technology to bring you the The competition closing rounds were held at the El Rompido resort in Spain highest quality of tuition. with our team beating Worthing 3-2 in the semi final and Seaton Carew by the same score to bring home the trophy. This event, the most prestigious of all For more information or to book please contact Jon on: contests for clubs in the UK, is vied for by over 3000 teams nationwide. mob: 07830177569 | email: [email protected] Headed by Andy Billson (centre picture holding the trophy) the team was (left to right) Lamont Montezu, Brendon Moss, Andy Castell, Dan Messom and Liam Davies. Our Club Captain, Adrian Kilshaw, was recovering from major heart surgery and could not take part. The Club succeeded the 2013 winners, Wentworth GC, as champions - this achievement is something we are all very proud to be part of. For certain we will be defending our crown in the coming year(s) so keep a lookout on the Club’s website & in the newsletter!! Well done to everybody !! Details Details Name Address Post Code Tel Mobile D.O.B Blood Group Allergies In case of emergency please notify Address Post Code Tel Address Post Code Tel Welcome Welcome GENERAL MANAGER’S INTRODUCTION CLUB CAPTAIN’S WELCOME It is my privilege as the Captain of Collingtree Park Golf Club to welcome On behalf of all the team it is my you to our new year. With competitive as well as more social aspects of the game to look forward to I am certain that the coming months will provide pleasure to welcome you all to us all with many enjoyable hours out on the course in friendly rivalry – something we all can be proud of! Collingtree Park Golf Club I will do my best for everyone to ensure a good mix of golf and social events during my year. It will be great to meet up with every member We are all looking forward to giving all our Members and guests our very whether for a game of golf, a chat in the bar or just listening to and best level of service and are determined that all areas of our business cater for possibly acting on your suggestions. Should anyone wish to participate all your needs to the best of our ability. in our club matches, please feel free to contact me, by phone or email. We promise to communicate with our Members and guests on a regular basis I am proud to be a member of Collingtree Park and to represent all of you. highlighting Competition winners, any changes and conditions to the course I sincerely expect us all to have a great and happy season ahead, and wish and all important matters relating to golf at Collingtree Park. We will also you well in the coming months. advise you of any new clothing lines and equipment plus any special offers in the Pro Shop. Alasdair Gibson – Captain You will receive regular updates on our new menus, special food and drink SENIORS CAPTAIN’S WELCOME offers plus all the new special events coming up throughout 2015 at the Clubhouse and Greens Restaurant. Firstly, I would like to say I am greatly honoured to become the Seniors Captain and really look forward to my year in office. If like me you always need help with your golf swing then don’t forget we have not one but two great golf professionals who I’m sure will soon get you The seniors section continues to run very smoothly - this is due to the hard back on the straight and narrow. For any budding new young players then work and huge amount of effort by the seniors committee. The membership our new junior scheme run by John Gibbons and Kegan Jamieson will be a of the seniors section is quite healthy. However, as always, it is essential great way to start. Please ask at the Pro Shop for further details. for us to encourage new members to join us. We meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday so if you’re interested come along or get in touch. I will be looking for as much feedback as possible as we strive to not only be Northampton’s premier golf course but also a place where Members, guests As you can see from the Club Diary, the seniors have a busy programmefor and non - members will want to return not only for superb food and drink 2015. Along with team matches against other clubs and 14 individual but also a great place to relax and enjoy good company. competitions we are proposing to introduce more team competitions in various formats on our allotted Monday and Wednesday tee times along Please feel free to contact me either via e mail at [email protected] with our Friday roll ups. You can play as much or as little as you want – or simply call into the Pro Shop and if I’m in my office I will be happy to help there’s a large variety of golf to suit everybody. wherever I can. Congratulations must go to all seniors who won individual trophies in Here’s to a great golfing year at Collingtree Park GC! 2104 and also to the Seniors Team who won the inaugural Northampton Challenge. Regards I look forward to playing with you all in 2015 Phil Jones General Manager Graham Warren – Seniors Captain General Information General Information GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Club has a “Members Constitution” and “Club Rules and Regulations” ETIQUETTE that all members must read, understand and comply with. Copies of both As befitting a leading Golf Club, we expect all Club Members, and visitors, to conduct themselves in accordance with the Rules of Golf. You are obliged documents are available on the Club’s website, or from the main office. Extracts to pay particular attention to our Etiquette Rules & Regulations, speed of from the two documents have been included in the diary for your reference. play and general conduct both on and off the course. Local rules, temporary HANDICAPS or otherwise, must be followed, especially concerning the use of buggies and All matters relating to Collingtree Park Golf Club members’ handicaps are golf carts, and particularly during winter months. Collingtree Park employs administered in accordance with the England Golf Union’s CONGU marshals who patrol the course to ensure all requirements are adhered to. legislation and the Unified Handicapping System. The Club has a HANDICAP Our dress code too must be followed. A copy of the Club Rules pertaining to COMMITTEE who has the responsibility for the allotment and maintenance Etiquette is posted on the Website and on notice boards. of handicaps as delegated to the club by the EGU. A summary of the handicap system can be found on Club notice boards, and in the Pro shop. More detailed COMPETITIONS information can be found on the England Golf Union’s website at The club holds many matches and competitions throughout the year, and www.congu.com. there are specific requirements for each that need to be observed. The following are a few of the more salient rules & instructions: In accordance with the CONGU Unified Handicapping System, all members In order to qualify for any competition, a member must hold a competition are required to meet certain obligations in order to maintain their handicap. handicap issued by Collingtree Park Golf Club, and have submitted 3 In particular each player must return a minimum of 3 qualifying scores / qualifying cards between Annual Handicap Reviews, unless they have cards between Annual Reviews, least their handicap will be rendered non- joined the club within the last twelve months. Players with non-competitive competitive. Players who nominate a club other than Collingtree as their home handicaps may play (subject to prevailing rules), but not win the competition club are obliged to advise our Handicap Secretary of any changes to their or any prize. A member may have Collingtree Park assigned as their home handicaps in a timely manner. or away club.