Bogey Competition (15 holes) - Saturday, 14 March

1st - Mark Thompson - 8up
2nd - Tony Peel - 6up
3rd - Peter Allen - 5up

Juniors 15 hole Stableford - Sunday, 15 March

1st - Freddie Higginbotham - 38 points
2nd - Callum Hughes - 35 points
3rd - Jamie Allen - 32 points

Yellow tees - Harvey Rigby - 29 points

We have arranged a reciprocal arrangement with the following clubs for 2015

Vale of Llangollen Golf Club

A championship course with manicured fairways and superb greens nestles on the banks of the River Dee and is overlooked by the glorious Welsh Hills. The Vale of Llangollen is regarded as one of the top golf courses in Wales.

Hazel Grove members can play any time subject to tee times being available. Small groups can book with the Pro Shop (01978 860040), with larger groups booking through the Secretary (01978 860906).

The playing fee is £15 in winter and £20 in summer (based on the clocks changing). Members must show their HGGC Membership Card when paying in the Shop.

Address - Holyhead Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 7PR

Dean Wood Golf Club

Dean Wood Golf Course is a challenge buts has some of the finest views in West Lancashire. It is a course of two halves presenting a challenge to all categories of golfers. The first nine are situated on gentle tree lined parkland with the second nine demanding a high degree of accuracy and good shot making with each hole consisting of sloping fairways and small undulating greens. A very interesting course.

Hazel Grove members can book tee times on a Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday through the Club Office (01695 622219) or info@deanwoodgolfclub.co.uk. Maximum of 2 x four-balls per day.

The playing fee is £10.
Members must show their HGGC Membership Card when paying in the Shop.

Address - Lafford Lane, Up Holland, Lancashire, WN8 0QZ

Vicars Cross Golf Club

A mature tree-lined parkland course with USGA standard greens and an all year round well drained course in the Cheshire countryside.

Hazel Grove members can book tee times

The playing fee is £15 for HGGC members
To book contact Martin O'connor on 01244 335174
Members must show their HGGC Membership Card when paying in the Shop.

Address - Tarvin Road, Great Barrow, Chester, CH3 7HN

Im Alex, Im 24 years young and I am a Personal Trainer and Coach in Stockport.

I teach and mentor clients on how to improve their lives through their diet, exercise and lifestyle choices.

After years of competing as an elite athlete around the world (and still do), I understand the importance of great health and fitness, and the impact it can have on a person's life. Over the next few weeks, James has been kind enough to let me have a section in this newsletter where I will be writing each week on how you can improve your golf game. I don't think I have to go into too much detail on how golf is a dynamic sport. The body is constantly working as a complex unit whether you're driving down the green or focussing on that all important putt.

Everything comes into play

Today I want to introduce you to a basic stabilisation movement you can perform at home. Stability is a massive component when it comes to golf. All your muscles are moving around the core of your body. The core consists of everything minus your arms and legs. So around the abdominal area and chest. Like they say "you can't fire a cannon from a canoe". So it is vital you are able to stabilise at the core to produce power and coordination in your golf swing.

T Stabilisation Exercise:

1 - Firstly, Get into a standard Push Up position- palms on the floor under the shoulders and body out stretched with feet on the floor
2 - Shift your weight on to your left hand and rotate your chest to the right as you raise your right arm towards the ceiling. Keep your feet stacked.
3 - Hold for a few seconds, return to the start, repeat on the other side. Thats One Rep.
4 - Repeat for a number of 10/20 reps. Progress into to and go at your own pace.

Contact Information
E: AJHFitnessPerformance@gmail.com
M:07505136806
W: www.mypersonaltrainerstockport.co.uk

Alex

If you see any strange putting Pre shot routines over the weekend its will most probably be the HGGC members who took part in the AimPoint putting class with Jamie Donaldson last week! Jamie spends lots of his time out on the tour coaching the likes of Adam Scott and Ian Poulter.

He has helped them with their putting by delivering the AimPoint green reading method. Aimpoint teaches golfers to read greens with their feet rather than their eyes. He is hoping to host another session in the summer months.

I will keep you posted.