Winter 2015/16 ee ff Issue 7 TT at Cleethorpes Golf Club Welcoming in our new Captains Dave and Chris are proud to have been family ties to the Club; her father Les these funds independently of the charities inaugurated into their roles as Men’s joined in 1956, her mum Kath joined in with the aim of buying something to Captain and Ladies Captain and would like 1964 and her sister Liz, currently chairman improve an area of Cleethorpes Golf Club. to thank everyone for coming to their joining in 1995. Together they have 170 Until we try this new venture we will not Drive-in and watching them tee off. Chris years of membership which indicates the know how successful it will be. said, “We were overwhelmed by the importance of Cleethorpes Golf Club to Suggestions for spending any funds raised messages of support and cards we them as a family. range from patio furniture, water feature received. We feel particularly lucky to be for the pond in the 12th, to more optimistic taking on the honour as a husband and Their first chosen charity is LIVES suggestions of new furniture for the lounge wife team, the second time only since (Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary or perhaps a half way house on the 10th. Derek and Shirley Grant in 2009/10”. Emergency Services); a small However large or small we would like it to Having joined Cleethorpes Golf Club in group serving Humberston and be a legacy of our captaincy, with 1988 and notching up 27 years of Cleethorpes, and funds raised perhaps successive captains following membership Dave has held many roles will make a huge difference on a our lead. We have already received a within the club from two terms as a local level. The second charity is donation for this fund to start it off so any director, chairing the social committee, Prostate Cancer UK. This further donations will be welcome. serving on the greens and house disease touches 1 in 8 males and committees and being part of the charity having friends and family whose lives have We will work our hardest to make this a committee for a number of years. Chris, been affected by this disease it is close to great year both on and off the golf course having been a member for nearly 20 their hearts. and look forward to your continued support years, has been on the ladies committee and friendship throughout our year.” for over 12 years and has held the post of Dave said, “We would also like ladies secretary for eight years before to raise funds for what we will becoming lady vice-captain in 2014 before call ‘The Captains Fund’ to give taking up the captaincy in 2015/16. As something back to the many of you will know Chris has many members. We aim to raise ... and thank you from past Captain Anne Where did the year go? When I summer ball, social matches other was asked to be Lady Captain club focused events was amazing. three years ago, I had no idea One of the best things about being what a wonderful experience I had a Captain is to be able to raise in store for me. I have really had money for Charity and I’m sure the best time, making new friends, that Jim shares my view that the enjoying new challenges and support for the Hydrotherapy Pool being able to represent was overwhelming. Cleethorpes Golf Club in both the - world of golf as well as the wider It is impossible to be Captain Spring newsletter community. I have thoroughly without the support of those enjoyed the sense of team spirit around you, and I hope that my Next issue: Spring within the Ladies Section and thanks have been conveyed Deadline for content: 12 Feb ’16 congratulate those who have previously; you know who you are! represented the Club in league If Dave and Christina have half the Delivery from: 29 Feb ’16 and friendly matches as well as fun that I have had, then they are If you would like to submit content for the various Am/Am, Open and in for a great year. If you are ever consideration for inclusion in the next or charity events throughout the invited to be Captain – accept, it subsequent issues of this newsletter please County which make our Ladies will be one of the best experiences forward them to Gill by email section one of the strongest of your life – and for me is certainly around. Social events have been one which I will treasure and never [email protected] or leave a fun and the support for the forget. hard copy in the secretary’s office. Message from the Chairman This newsletter is the final issue of and dedication throughout the year. I Contacts 2015 and, as winter golf beckons, I am sure they are now looking forward would like to wish all members a to a well earned rest after a calendar Golf Club: 01472 816110 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year of events, which both supported with www.cleethorpesgolfclub.co.uk for 2016 on behalf of our great team of enthusiasm and hard work. staff and the Board of Directors. Welcome to our new Captains Chris Directors I hope that the golfing gods are kind to and Dave Reid, who I know are us over the next few months and for looking forward to their year together, Liz Stones 07711 545 548 our keen ‘all weather’ golfers, the ably supported by Susan Colvin and Chairman em: [email protected] elements do not prevent you from Glenn Wishart as Vice Captains. keeping your swing going until spring Jim Arnell Chair Finance beckons. Finally please remember two and Martyn Warren Chair Greens three course Christmas lunches are Anne Lambert Chair House I would like to thank Anne and Jim, our available - please book at the bar. Paul Barker Chair Social past Captains’ for their commitment Liz Stones Judy Garton Barbara Bayliss John Bayliss Paul Stenton Professionals’ round-up Hello once again to all our members, WINTER LESSON PROGRAMME of especially to the many new members 10 lessons for £100, payable on the joining the club this past year. It has first lesson with programme to be been a good year for the club, and we completed by the end March 2016. We Captains now hope for a reasonable winter so also now have a full complement of Dave Reid 07725 077 555 we can all keep playing as much as Autumn/Winter clothing including e: [email protected] possible to ready ourselves for the gloves and beanies to choose from so Chris Reid 07711 545 805 2016 summer season. The ladies pop in store for a browse. e: [email protected] section now run many fun competitions mixing newer ladies with established Recently the shop has undergone members to create a good learning several changes which we hope you environment for improving. This has approve of in our efforts to improve our been a real plus in the shop - well service to you. We are also going to done ladies, keep up the good work. create several improvements to the Professionals studio area, so look out for these in the Paul Davies 816110 Option 1 For the men we have copies of a full early part of next year. em: [email protected] winter programme in the shop. To Robin Goodway cultivate an improvement within our Have a great winter golfing, cheers Alex Mickleburgh ranks we once again offer our Paul . Pro’s chipping tip Greens Course report: 816110 opt 4 Steve Beverly Head Greenkeeper Chipping is an important part of the game to keep a good score ticking, simple in its idea, but so often difficult to execute well under pressure. Firstly always aim to keep the ball as low as the circumstances allow. To help, pick a 816110 opt 2 Clubhouse club you are comfortable with, up to a 52 degree wedge, Jenine Bemrose House Manageress and with low bounce (ask us if you don’t understand the concept of bounce). Keep the weight leaning into the left side of your body (right Club Secretary 816110 opt 3 Andrew Thompson handers) and play the ball back in em:[email protected] your stance. Feel you are creating a ‘shortish’ backswing with no wrist break and then push the wrists firmly through the ball keeping the Marketing & Admin club low to the ground. This will Gill Kapka 816110 opt 3 lessen the miss hit shots and em:[email protected] increase your confidence. It then becomes a case of ‘picking’ your Tee Off is published quarterly by Cleethorpes Golf Club. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the landing spot, visualising how the editor. The editor reserves the right to omit/edit articles. ball will roll out from there. 2 GET IN TO GOLF - Senior Men Course maintenance The Senior Men’s Committee: Despite it being 15 degrees outside as clubhouse. The area on 12 has also Chairman - P Allman I write, it is actually November and had seven new trees planted within it Treasurer - M Simpson another winter is upon us. and is intended to make the hole play Secretary - D Rushworth September began with a successful as more of a dog leg than it currently Committee Members - R Dodsworth, D greens maintenance programme; the does. Oxborough, C Warren, D Holroyd cores removed allowed us to get 35 All of the gorse has been grown from Captain - C Warren tonnes of sand into the soil profile and seed and donated by Dave Holden.