Sevens is Back
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
At the start of the year we introduced a new 9 hole competition called Sevens golf. This event was so popular we have chosen to run two seasons this year with the first season starting September 28th.
The format is a 9 Holes stableford competition with teams of 7 competing against each other throughout a season and then at the end of the season the winner is decided by an elimination finals series.
This event is open to all golfers regardless if you have a handicap or not. After the first round you are allocated your own individual sevens handicap.
For those interested parties please contact the Pro Shop so we can organise for you to be placed in a team.
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Murray Downs Masters
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
Held on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of August, this years event was our largest field yet with 184 players participating. Mick Kiley and Graham Sheldrick took out Saturday honors with 9 up while Ross Hastings and Brian Hinton were successful on Sunday with 7 up. The overall Murray Downs Masters winners were Jason Korb and Travis McCarthy scoring an admiral 17 up for the 2 days. This event has grown from small beginnings, to today where it has grown to be as popular as our Golden Putter event in June.
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Mark says Good Luck not Goodbye!!!
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
Recently, Mark and his wife Naomi were appointed Resort Managers over at the Resort.
Mark started with the Pro Shop in January 1995 and except for a brief time has been with the Pro Shop ever since. His ability to remember names and faces has left many a visitor amazed.
His infectious smile and friendly attitude has made him a favourite with members and guests. All of us at the club wish Mark and his family the very best working alongside Brian and Diane Templeton and the team over at the resort. |
Gold Chisel LIVE at the club - October 17th
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
Not since the announcement of the short lived reformation of Cold Chisel for their “Last Wave of Summer” tour has their been such exciting news on Chisel... Yes it’s Gold Chisel, THE MOST ANTICIPATED TRIBUTE OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
Fronted by singer Andy Lutze, Gold Chisel are a hand picked group of the finest musicians in the country, reproducing what has been described as the closest thing to the real deal that one could possibly imagine. Not only do Gold Chisel recapture the true sound and spirit of Cold Chisel, but they also recreate the energy and excitement that made Cold Chisel one of the largest draw cards in the history of the Australian live music scene. |
Dad's Army
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
If you’re of mature age and a keen golfer, why not play with the Dads Army gang. They play Monday’s and Wednesday’s at 1.30pm. Members throw in $2 and get to play a fun 9 holes. Be prepared, these guys give plenty of cheek, with laughs guaranteed. Afterwards, players are welcome back to the clubhouse for a cold beer and a few yarns. For more information contact Jim Mayhew on 5033 1667. |
News from Murray Downs Little Rippers.
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
Ellwaste Waste & Recycling Services have agreed to a generous three-year sponsorship of junior golf. Murray Downs would like to extend their thanks for Ellwastes generous support.
The Ellwaste Waste & Recycling Services 36 Hole Junior Golf Tournament will be held on the 12th & 13th December 2009.
The club is looking for assistance to encourage juniors to travel to Murray Downs. We’d like to offer billet accommodation for juniors staying at Swan Hill for this event. If you are able to help by offering a bed please contact Don Merritt on 5033 1875 or email
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Our junior clinics for girls and boys are up and running. If you would like to know more about these clinics contact Kristian at the Murray Downs Pro Shop on 5033 1427.
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Murray Downs Pro Shop Demonstration Days
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
Over the next 3 months we will have a variety of different equipment companies visiting us. Below is the listed days. Oct. 10 10am – 2pm PingOct. 17 10am – 2pm Callaway Oct. 24 10am – 2pm Wilson Oct. 31 10am – 2pm NikeNov. 22 10am – 2pm Ping Sprinter van with Nflight system |
A Tip From the Pro - Club Fitting
Murray Downs Club News - Quarterly Issue 3 - 2009.
We would never ever dream of spending our hard earned on clothing that didn’t fit, so why would you consider spending possibly in excess of $1000 on equipment that is not tailored to your needs and requirements.
Even though you may play of a high handicap, it does not mean that you should not be using equipment that is made especially for you. Whether it is a full set, a half set or even a specialty wedge.
The Lie angle of your club is one of the most important facets of any player’s equipment. If you are using irons that do not have the correct lie angle you have already hit your shot off line. An incorrectly fitted iron even by 2 degrees will send a correctly struck shot offline by up to 6 metres let alone a poorly struck shot.
The effects of an incorrect fitted club shaft length is not only on the quality of our shots but also on our technique. The effect a golf clubs shaft length has on golfer’s posture at address influences our technique dramatically. If the club shaft is too short, the player will stoop to get down to the ball or will make mid swing compensations to adjust for the incorrect length.
The same problems will be reversed if the club is too long. The player will possibly stand to upright and will again compensate mid swing for these faults in club length. The most important factor in fitting a golfer to correct club length is getting a length that creates the most consistent strike.
Having a set of club’s that are not correctly fitted can create a tremendous amount of technique problems. So the next time you are getting down on yourself about the way you are making contact with the ball,
just remember it might not be you but actually your equipment.
Remember “Make your equipment work for you and not you for your equipment”
Lessons by appointment every day. Contact the pro shop on 5033 1427. |
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