Welcome to the latest edition of my newsletter. 

It has been a slightly less busy week here at East Devon Golf Club.


 

I am pleased to announce that Andrew Place has been appointed as my new Assistant Professional here at East Devon Golf Club. Andrew has been a member of Staddon Heights Golf Club for 16 years and is now into his second of a 3 year PGA foundation degree course training to be a fully fledged professional. 

He has represented Devon in both the junior and men's team as an amateur and was also was Captain of the U18s Devon team in 2005-2006.

Andrew, who lives with his partner Sadie, in Woodbury and their 3 month old daughter Ellie, is really excited about his new venture. Andrew enjoys all aspects of the game and is very much looking forward to getting to know the club members and to continue the good work previously done with the Junior Academy.

Make sure you pop in and say hello next time you are at the club!


 

I had the pleasure of attending the Captains Dinner on Friday night and a very enjoyable evening was had by all those who attended, both the food and the guest speaker were excellent.

38 pairs made it back on parade the following morning for the Captain's Challenge, some a little worse for wear! The star performers on the day, and lifting the trophy for 2015 was the partnership of the in form Geoff Millardship and Eric Biddulph with an excellent 42 points.


There was also a good turn out for last week's Sunday Stableford. That man was at it again! Geoff Millardship recorded an incredible 45 points to blow the field apart and take top spot. A little handicap review of 4 shots has since been applied. Jenny Dobel was the leading lady with 36 points.


The ladies end of season competition on Tuesday fell foul to the weather as heavy rain and high winds swept across the course making play impossible. 


 

What a record 

This year we've been treated to some wonderful individual performances; Jordan Spieth's Major quest springs to mind, before Jason Day took over and put on one or two exhibitions himself. However, the women's game has a superstar of its own and her victory at the Taiwan Championship on Sunday is arguably the story on the season. 

New Zealand's Lydia Ko hit a final-round seven-under 65 to win by nine shots and reclaim the number one spot. It was the 18-year-old's fourth round of under 70 as she became the youngest player to earn 10 wins on the LPGA Tour. Now that's impressive. 

So, for all our junior members out there, the bar has been set! 

Back to club life and now that the clocks have gone back, it's the ideal time to work on your game. If you're struggling to get your weekly fix of golf as the nights close in, why not take to the range instead? Come and speak to the team and we can help ensure you are making the most of your range time, as opposed to making bad habits worse - get in touch here.