Darren Wright

Some of you may have seen a new face knocking around the Pro Shop recently. Darren Wright has been taking advantage of our recent development as a winter practice facility.

Once playing for the England elite squad playing off a handicap of +4.4, Darren has experienced the game of golf at the highest amateur level, winning the Carris Trophy as a junior in 2006, the men's Brabazon Trophy in 2010 and Welsh Strokeplay champion in 2011.

After turning Professional in 2011 Darren has competed on the Euro Pro tour where he managed to finish runner up in the Order of merit in 2015. This has gained him his Challenge tour card for 2016 season where you will be able to follow his results here.




Winter league update:

He's been knocking on the door recently and he's finally been answered. Chris Exton appears to be the man in form at the minute and posing as Brian Thomas' biggest threat in the winter league, as he closes in on pole position with two good weeks on the run.

Currently standing in 7th place and just 31 points behind 3rd place with 7 weeks of the winter league to play. Chris' form stood up to its pressure last weekend too, finishing in 2nd place in the winter league and seeing off ….two favourites in the winter knock out. 




Mark Smith Golf Classic

I'm very excited to announce the Mark Smith Golf classic this year will take place on Friday 20th May. The Four Man team event promises to packed full of great golf, good food and superb prizes. I will be offering tee times of 09:00 and 13:30 shot gun starts. Please feel free to contact me here for more details, or to book yourself a team. 




Manchester Alliance Matchplay Knock Out

The bad weather managed to cancel the third Manchester alliance off in a row this week. Scheduled to be playing at Crewe Golf Club, the inclement weather caused flooding and left us golf-less for the day. None the less, my Matchplay knock out had to be played before Monday 8th February and good old Stamford had stood up well to the rain/sleet & snow.

The draw had been kind enough to give me home advantage although Mark Pearson of Prestwich Golf Club would be no easy feat. A couple of short putts missed from myself in the early holes failed me from taking early advantage. Mark Managed to make an eagle 2 on the 7th hole to draw the game back to all square (winter green) but the angels were looking over me on 8 when I struck my 7 iron into the 8th hole (Rabbit) from 176 yards for it to finish straight in the hole. I replied back to his eagle with another eagle, and it was game on. I managed to close the game out on 17 after a string of 3 birdies, chipping in on 15 & 16 much to Marks disappointment. My 3&1 win sees me into round 2 against Northernden Professional Graham Neville with the draw for home advantage to be confirmed in a weeks' time.

The success of a recent application made by our current secretary Mr Guy Hall, 




Swing room for hire

I would like to remind all my readers the VIP personal use of the swing room is available throughout these bad conditions we are currently receiving. For more information on the luxurious practice facility at Stamford Golf Club, please contact me on 01457832126.

The facility boasts a state of the art indoor practice range using top of the range Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, Foresight sports GC2 with added HMT technology, as seen on sky sports. We can adjust the temperature of the room, and deliver food and beverages while you practice. If you're not alone, maybe you would like a game of golf around the Belfry (Brabazon) Golf Course. Whatever indoor golf experience you request, we can provide it. If time is an issue, contact me as I am willing to do late evenings. 




London Pride - Steward of the year

It is with great pride that we can announce an astonishing achievement from our very own Stewardess Miss Kirsty Glaister. Recently our secretary Mr Guy Hall applied for the "Fullers - London Pride Golf Club Steward of the year award" on behalf of Kirsty.

His application made a shortlist of three stewards, all from this region. After an interview with each regional finalist, the conclusion went in favour of our very own Steward making her the North West of England best Golf Club Steward for 2015. Kirsty will now be taking part in the national final between just four finalists on February 11th 2016.

For more information on this article please visit this link. 

Good luck Kirsty, the club are extremely proud of you.




New season New Grips

The season is on the horizon, and I would like to remind you all of my re-gripping service.

If I haven't got the grip in stock, it's extremely likely I will be able to get it for you.

Two customers had their grips fitted this week and if this image doesn't tempt you, nothing will.