Welcome to our 4th Newsletter

And what a dramatic entrance to the new season, and a New Year

Seen here arriving on the Captain's Drive- In, with great style, our  new Captains for the year; Derek Wheatley, Bubbles Emmett and Damien Slater.

Well done and we look forward to what promises to be a fun year.

Thank you to those who noticed our mistake last time in calling the November issue Number 2 and not  Number 3. So to keep us sharp we are offering a free dozen golf balls to the first member who finds - this time - a deliberate mistake in this our January Issue. So get reading and email us at newsletter@lutterworthgc.co.uk

From The Professional

Spring is on its way, and it's time to fine tune your swing and get ready for the new golfing season. Why not book a lesson now with one of our qualified professionals before the competitions start?

Our sale is still on until the end of February so there are still  many fantastic items on sale at bargain prices. 

Click here for all the news on the latest golfing equipment plus the Christmas draw results........

Mind Matters

Click here for another fascinating tip from our Golf Coach Geoff Yates. Just what we need at this time of year.

You will also want to note in your diary Thursday April 2nd when Geoff will present:-

"How to Save 5 Shots a Round without Changing Your Swing"

This has got to be good value, and washed down with wine, tea or coffee. Please put your name down in the Pro Shop so we can conclude the price and details based on your response.

Handicaps and Competitions

All handicaps (ladies and gents) will automatically be reviewed before the end of February and any changes published by 1st March 2009.   However, if you would care to provide additional information regarding your handicap for consideration please forward these details to Jerry Casper by Friday, 13th February 2009.

Please note that the Foundation Cup Competition - 4BBB Stableford - Ladies and Gents - to raise funds for the Juniors Section will be held on Saturday, 30th May 2009.   Please put this in your diary.

Festival Week

We are pleased to announce the introduction of a festival week, where competitions will take place on each week day commencing on Monday 24th August.  The intention is to encourage members to invite guests to play the course and enjoy the facilities.  Click here to see details of the competitions.

Bar and House

For a complete list of social events throughout the next year click here

From Jazz nights to Casino evening - please look to support your club and have a good night into the bargain.

We have welcomed Mark Merrill, Lesley Wooldridge and Jean Neesham to the Bar & House Committee.

Functions continue to be well supported with 94 at the members Christmas party and 122 on New Year's Eve; at the time of writing approaching 90 have signed up for Burns Night. At this rate we are heading for waiting lists (hint – get your names down early!). The food continues to be excellent – in this respect Charisma are very keen to receive your comments and particularly if something is 'not quite right' or you have any suggestions for improvement.

We intend to add in the odd quiz night to supplement the regular games evenings (every other Friday) as well as fun golf events and themed food evenings. Please let me have any ideas or requests for a particular themed function.

I hope you have noticed that following the 'self-help' decorating evening, the Clubhouse is looking a lot brighter. Here, thanks go to the volunteers from members and Charisma staff – attached are a few pictures of the painters in action!

There are a few more jobs to do to finish off the painting and I shall be calling for more volunteers!

We will shortly have some new curtains in the Restaurant area and I should like to record a vote of thanks to the Ladies Section for providing these and the 3 striking poppy pictures now adorning the Restaurant walls.

The other major change will be the installation of a partition between the Restaurant area and the main bar area, which will be located below the beam adjacent to the Trophy Cabinet; this will be completed in mid-February and enable team matches and societies to dine in privacy as well as providing a meeting area for business lunches and parties when the Restaurant is not required for Club functions.

Do not forget that you are able to use the Clubhouse to host your special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. There is no charge to members for hire of the Clubhouse but we do charge £10 for use of the dance floor and £10 for a licence extension if either of these is required.

Picture Competition

We are delighted to share with you the picture from our Photo Competition.

Well done to our winner Adam Cheney who received a dozen golf balls for his efforts.

Juniors

Junior Report

We welcome Damien Slater as our new junior captain.  Many thanks to our outgoing captain - Sam Skerratt for an excellent year.  Junior coaching has been well supported and has continued throughout the winter; in December this was combined with a quiz and games evening, which everyone enjoyed.  My thanks to the professional staff and the band of volunteers for their continued support.  Whilst we have continued to attract new members we still have vacancies for more and I would ask you to encourage your children/grandchildren and friends to consider enrolling.

Ben Benoist

Junior Organiser

Ladies news

Welcome to Bubbles and Lesley, our new Captain and Vice Captain. Click here to read Bubbles' special message and best wishes to you all.

Remember that starting from March 1st the Competition sheets will be in the Pro Shop.

Great news if you can't pop in but want to book a tee time. Anyone want to take Lee up on his invitation to "Burn the Book?"  Remember too Ladies and Gents score cards will be integrated this year.

If anyone would like a game on a Thursday morning there are a number of ladies (of varying handicaps) who get together and, depending on numbers go out in 2's or 3's. Very informal, all welcome, just turn up at 8.45 for a 9am tee off.

Ladies -date for your diary- we are having a pre season get together on Thursday 5th March from 7 to 9 pm. We would like as many ladies as possible to attend (old and new members). There have been a number of changes that you ought to know about so please come along to find out what is new!

Introduce a member

Looking for some good news to aid the finances?

A reminder to all members that our incentive offer is still open.

Earn up to £75 by introducing a new member to Lutterworth.

Have £25 added to your loyalty card for introducing a Society or Corporate Golf Day.

And do you know of any charity groups who may want to hold their Golf Event at Lutterworth?

Please let Jane know and "be in the money!"

Business referrals

We know that Lutterworth Members consist of many business people, who would be pleased to supply their products or services to other members.

A new facility is to be made available whereby you can list your business on the Lutterworth Golf Club Website free of charge. With search facilities and links to your own website other members can trade with you. Email us your response as to whether this facility will be of interest to you. newsletter@lutterworthgc.co.uk

Course News

If your golf ball seems to be attracted to trees - Beware!

Jon Barr, our head greenkeeper has been very busy during the winter.

Click here to find out what he has been up to during the winter months.

Seniors

Senior Moments

Read here how Roy Tomlin starts his year as Seniors Captain with wining and dining 86 members, taking advantage of our clubs excellent catering.  Sounds like a good start Roy.

Mixed Matches

Letters to the editor

Please let us have your views, ideas, feedback following on our newsletter. Let us know how to improve and encourage more members to submit their email addresses at newsletter@lutterworthgc.co.uk

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