TaylorMade Custom fitting days coming very soon to Murrayfield
If you want to get the perfect club so you can hit the ball long and straight then come along to our upcoming fitting day with TaylorMade. Get fitted for the latest hybrid or fairway wood and plug those gaps using the TrackMan launch monior.
Click here to book in now!
This is a great time of year with all of the big competitions and demo days happening, lots of golfers wanting to play at their optimum. If you need a quick tweak with a lesson then let us know as we would be happy to help!
Good luck everyone!
WGC Bridgestone Invitation - Firestone GC
Rory McIlroy closed with a stunning 66 to win the WGC event by two shots from Sergio Garcia on 15 under par. The win takes him back to number 1 in the world rankings. Sergio who shot 61 earlier in the week with 8 birdies on the back 9 holes moves up to number 3 in the rankings.
Ryder Cup Raffle:
Thank you for all of your support with raising money for a very worthy cause.
The winners of two pairs of Ryder Cup tickets are:
Keith Dyer
Margaret Ann Fraser
These tickets were awarded to Murrayfield Golf Club from the SGU in recognition of all the work we have done in: -
- developing and supporting our junior section over the past few years and
- increase our membership over the past year
The tickets have been issued to Murrayfield Golf Club on the strict understanding that they are used to support our strategies to continue to develop our Junior Section and maintain and develop our membership base.
All the proceeds from the raffle will be targeted at improving and developing practice areas, coaching, strength and conditioning and golf psychology for the benefit of Members of the Club.
Once the information is received by the SGU, they will post the tickets out individually to the named recipient. As per the terms and conditions, the tickets are non transferable without prior arrangement, not available for resale and must be used by the named recipient. Each ticket will be posted to the named recipient via recorded delivery and must be signed for.
Pro's Challenge Team Results Top 3 (Pos/ Player 1/ Player 2/ Player 3/ Professional/ Team Points Score)
- Alex Sneddon Tim Lofthouse Gordon Porteous Jonnie 74
- Carol Scott Linda Blencowe Liz Kelly Iain 67
- Annie Murray Smith Susan Hinks Pam Townsend Iain 66
It was short lived at the top for Iain, Carol, Linda and Liz, after one week at the top they have bowed out to a very impressive score of 74 points. This is now a new Pro’s Challenge Match record score, it was somewhat help by the gross 63 that Jonnie shot, although most of the points came from the team members and their efforts.
Junior Stableford Wednesday 30th July
- Robert P Nimmo(27) 45
- Andrew I Grant(21) 43
- Fraser J MacLean(28) 42
Senior Gents Medal Wednesday 30th July
- Martin A Bryden(7) 65
- Ian D P Brockie(13) 66
- Jim Mowat(14) 67
Scratch:
Martin A Bryden(7) 72
Ian D P Brockie(13) 79
Alex M Sneddon(10) 80
Ladies Stableford Foursomes Thursday 31st July
- Lynn M Wilson & Fiona Ford 43
- Rosie E Dennis & Barbara Eakins 36
- Britt I K Johnstone & Wendy Cutter 35
In such a great format for golf, Lynn and Fiona showed off how to play in great fashion! Mother and Daughter of Rosie and Barbara, Britt and Wendy also played great to make the finish in the top 3.
Gents Medal Saturday 2nd August
- Ian D P Brockie(12) 68
- David J Marshall(3) 69
- James H Hall(8) 69
Scratch: David J Marshall(3) 72
Junior Stableford Wednesday 6th August
- Andrew I Grant(19) 41
- Patrick E B Lawrence(8) 38
- Callum R Hattersley(23) 34
Well done to all of the winners over the past week, the standard of golf remains high. Ian Brockie is keeping his form going and moving that handicap in the right direction!
Well done Martin on a great round of golf with your 72, all of that hard work has paid off!
Below are some testimonials from two gentlemen that have seen some improvements in their golf...
Testimonials:
"A prolonged spell of poor ball striking, loss of confidence and, most seriously, loss of enjoyment in my golf game, led me to undertake a package of lessons with Iain. It proved to be a great success.
The package Iain delivered was made up of individual lessons on long game, wedge play, short game and bunker play and culminated with a playing round. Each lesson consisted of initial discussion and my perceived problem areas followed by observation of my shot striking. Iain’s subsequent analysis of faults and suggestions for change resulted in noticeable improvements in each are of play that was covered. His advice was clearly expressed and closely focussed on areas that would shot good results. Advice was not simply on mechanics of the game but also dealt with the thought behind the game. As a result of his work I have found my ball striking improved, my confidence improved and undoubtedly my enjoyment of the game restored. I could not have asked for a better result and am very grateful for Iain’s friendly and patient help."
Martin A Bryden
"Hi Jonnie, Iain and Duncan
I had not been feeling comfortable with my driver since returning to golf following my accident, after which I couldn’t play golf for 18 months. I also wanted to add a three wood into my bag, so I booked to go on the Taylor Made demo fitting day at Murrayfield Golf Club.
I selected two clubs on the advice of Jonnie and his team following the fitting and when I returned from holiday they were ready for me to play with. I picked them up on the Saturday and then went straight into the Ravelston Ladies Championship the next week. What a difference they made! I estimate I gained up to 40 yards using the two clubs together and found I was reaching greens in two and having to chip onto greens where before I would be hitting a mid iron.
The problem was being in unfamiliar territory during the championship and having to rethink what clubs I had to play. However as my short game was up to the challenge it was a rewarding experience as I won the championship thanks to the extra distance and my wonderful caddie! Thank you so much for the information that resulted in the purchase. I had resolved myself to my handicap going up but now I want to try and knock three or four shots off it this next year, and feel that this will be possible.
Many thanks again. After my accident, this was a dream come true!"
Fran Maclean
