Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, bringing you all the latest news, events and offers from here at The Blackwood. Enjoy this week's read. |
Woods you believe it? It would take a heart of stone not to have been moved by Tiger’s Masters victory on Sunday night. Sure, the American divides opinion when it comes to his off-course antics, but that should take nothing away from the magnitude of his victory at the most famous of tournaments. |
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Two-years ago, Woods required a nerve-blocker just to attend the Champions' Dinner and all but admitted his game was done. A spinal fusion surgery later and Tiger has completed arguably the greatest comeback of all time. Tiger's triumph was matched by Molinari's misfortune, with the Italian squandering a two-shot lead on the back nine as he found the water twice in the space of four holes. With the next two majors taking place at courses where the great man has won before - Bethpage Black and Pebble Beach - could we be in-store for something special in 2019? |
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Divot Evening
A quick reminder that Divot Evening is TONIGHT at 5:00pm. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. |
Blackwood Ladies On Tuesday, 16 April, Blackwood Ladies entered the ILGU Junior Foursomes competition for the first time. The team travelled away to Antrim GC for the first leg where, on a wet and dank day they came away with a 2-1 up lead. Well done to Team Captain, Lynne Creane and the team, Julie Rainey, Heather Green, Jill Macdonald, Lynne Creane, Frances Davis and Heather Maxwell. It’s all to play for in the home leg at Blackwood next Tuesday, 23 April at 2:00pm. All support welcome. |
Blackwood Men
- All Ireland Fourball win against Greenisland 5.5 - 4.5
- Holt Shield lost to Dunmarray 3.5 - 1.5 |
Par 3 competition
Monday - Friday off blue tees for Mahee and Blackwood members over 20 weeks beginning Monday, 22 April - Friday, 6 September. This is open to all ladies and gents, £5 per person, £1 paid into the hole in one pot, one entry per week. This is a fun competition.
This will be on a league basis with the final being played on Sunday, 29 September. All members who participated can play on this day with the leaders gaining a small head start. Prizes will be based on number of entries over the period.
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Members competitions
Tuesday and Thursdays - 9 Hole Qualifying competitions open to Blackwood and Mahee members. £5 entry including twos off the yellow tees (front 9)
Midweek Wednesday and Thursday - £5 entry for Blackwood members (white tees)
Saturday and Sunday - Trophy competitions for Blackwood members (white tees)
Sunday - Blackwood Pro Shop Sweep off yellow tees
KNOCKOUT sheets on noticeboard beside toilets. To enter, write your name on sheet and then pay entry fee in shop. Entries to be paid by Sunday, 26 May.
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They're back for 2019 Titleist Thursday events continue in 2019, please see below available fitting dates and times: - Thursday, 16 May - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, 30 May - 1:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, 6 June - 1:00pm - 6:00pm To book contact us here or on https://www.titleist.co.uk/events. |
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Friday Stableford
Friday, 12 April First place - Jonathan Morrow (37 points), second place - Kevin Bowker (36 points) and in third place - Albert Kirk (35 points). |
Millennium Cup
Monday, 15 April First place - Richard Sloan (43), second place - Dave McCalmont (37) and in third place - Neil Given (37). |
Pro Shop Sweep
Monday, 15 April
First place - Stephen Doherty (39 points), second place - Richard Sloan (38 points) and in third place - George Spiers (37 points). |
Book your next lesson online Our brand new online lesson booking system is now launched, which allows you to view our team’s availability and book your next lesson/s.
So whether you’ve come off the course frustrated with how you’ve played and need a quick-fix lesson or simply want to reserve your weekly appointment, you can now do so from the comfort of your own home. book your lesson > |
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Tour Fit Regrip offer
£10 per grip! Get 10 clubs regripped (irons and wedges) and we will re grip three woods FREE OF CHARGE. |
Just weeks remaining We've seen a lot of you catching the 'golfing bug' again in recent weeks, spending plenty of time out on the course. Now that the season is underway, don't forget to top up your ball pocket once again by taking advantage of this fantastic offer. Simply purchase three dozen Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX golf balls and get one dozen FREE. But hurry, as you only have until the end of April to place your order.
Click here to order today. |
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Do you often find yourself stuck between clubs? One club will launch too far beyond your target whilst the other will leave you short. If so, you're either very unlucky or you need to come and see us for a gapping session. |
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Distance gapping is the art of putting your set together whilst ensuring each gap between one club and the next is equal. Take your wedges as an example. Say you have a PW with around 46 degrees of loft and sand wedge at 56 degrees; this 10-degree gap could leave you with a distance gap of around 30 yards or more! What do you do if you need to play a shot right in the middle of those distances? The same can be said at the other end of your set, but usually this will involve two clubs going the same distance. If you have a 3-iron in the bag as well as a hybrid and a 5-wood, chances are you'll be hitting them similar distances - so it's time for one to go! If any of this is resonating with you, then let’s get you booked in before you head out for your next round.
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