Hello golfers,

In this week’s email, we recap a dominant performance by the Europeans, we look at how important knowing your dispersion is, and we cast an eye over a disappointing, yet predictable, moment for the game we love. Enjoy the read.

We want to hear from you!

As the 2018 golf season is fast approaching we want your feedback on what we are doing and what we could do to make your experience as a member or visitor to NFGC even better!

Ideas we would love your feedback on:

Bar – Happy with the choice of drinks? Opening times? Appearance?

Catering – Views on menus & costs? Ideas for new items?

Shop – Anything else you think we should stock?

Course – Condition? Signage?

These are just a few ideas on possible feedback you can provide, however we are happy to listen to pretty much any thoughts.

If you could take the time to either fill out the forms in the clubhouse or to put your thoughts on an email to – marketing@newforestgolfclub.co.uk then it would be greatly appreciated!

Once we have enough feedback they will either be passed onto the member’s representative or onto the club council.

Europe dominate but do we care?

Thomas Bjorn’s men came from behind to defeat Team Asia by 14 points to 10 in the weekend’s EurAsia Cup. Heading into Sunday’s singles with a one-point deficit, Bjorn packed the top half of his team with the heavyweights in hope that they’d set the momentum for the day ahead. With eight wins in the opening nine matches, it’s safe to say Bjorn’s tactics worked a treat. Let’s hope the same is true when Team Europe next convene for the Ryder Cup in September.

But do we actually care? A recent survey of several thousand respondents by YouGov suggested that golf is the most boring sport in the world, with 70% of those who’d ever watched it stating that they find it boring. This is one of the huge barriers to participation in our sport and one which the European Tour are trying to combat with innovative events such as GolfSixes. But if the majority of the public are finding golf tedious to watch, what motivation would they have to give it a try or, more importantly, get their children to give golf a go?

Let us know your thoughts.

Sharpen up your game

2018 is here and the golf season is fast approaching and Michael is available for lessons should you feel your swing needs a bit of a refresher before the competitions start!

If you are interested in having some lessons then please speak to us in the pro shop.

Now in store

We have taken stock of some new club crested ladies clothiung here in store! 

- 100% soft cotton shirts available in 8 colours
- 100% cotton jumpers available in 12 colours
- 100% merina cotton lined with thermal insulation for those chilly mornings available in 12 colours 

Date for your diary

Our first social event of the year will be on Friday, 23 February. We will be running a traditional pub quiz with the added bonus of a £500 member’s draw! Keep an eye on the noticeboards in the clubhouse for more information.