Gents Results:
Ladies Results:
Twos:
John Wallace, Alan Forsthe, Davy Willis, Eamon Rasdale, John Graydon, William Crawford, William McKeown, Davy Black, Mary Fee
Gents
1. Paul Colgan 62 nett
2. Eugene Rooney 64 nett
3. Raymond Farrell 65 nett
4. Stuart Burke 81 Gross BB9
5. Derek Wright front 9
6. Stephen mc Celland back 9
7. Patsy Goodwin nearest the pin
Twos
1. Norman Kerr
2. Kevin mc Garry
3. Eugene Rooney
Ladies
1. Carmel Rooney 74 nett
2. Linda Armstrong 74 nett
3. Linda Armstrong nearest the pin
Gents Results
1st – Paul Colgan (41pts)
2nd – Stan Montgomery (41pts)
3rd – Brian Armstrong (40pts)
Gross – Harry Carson (68nett)
Front 9 – Eamon Rasdale
Back 9 – Eugene Rooney
Nearest the Pin – Norman Lyons
Ladies Results
1st – Gillian Chartres (25pts)
2nd – Mary Fee (25pts)
We were delighted to have 30 golfers tee off with a shotgun start. Cold wind & snow flurries didn’t hamper the scores with a tie for first place. Count back saw the winning team of Linda Armstrong, Maurice Coalter, Tony Fee & Mervyn Spratt named ahead of second place Andy Armstrong, Ian Farrell, Mervyn Farrell & Andy Little.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious warming meal in the Clubhouse afterwards. A great start to the golfing year for Captain Seamus & Lady Captain Gillian!
Calling all Ladies – our ‘Get Into Golf’ sessions start this week with a ‘Registration & Get to know You’ evening at Clogher Valley Golf Club on Wednesday evening at 7.00pm.
Weather conditions have been particularly unfavourable of late but we’re pushing ahead with a scheduled itinerary for the next few weeks as follows:-
Week 1 – Wednesday, 7th March 2018 @ 7.00pm
Venue: Clogher Valley Golf Club
Registration & Get to Know You
Refreshments will be served
Week 2 – Wednesday, 14th March 2018 @ 7.00pm
Venue: Aughnacloy Golf Club, Driving Range
Chipping & Pitching
For new and improvers with Golf Pro, Ashley Clements
Week 3 – Wednesday, 21st March @ 7.00pm
Venue: Aughnacloy Golf Club, Driving Range
Full Swing
For new and improvers with Golf Pro, Ashley Clements
Additional – Saturday 24th March @ 10.00am*
Out on the Course opportunity for new ladies, accompanied by CV Ladies
* Date will be dependent on weather conditions
Week 4 – Wednesday, 28th March @ 7.00pm
Venue: Fintona Golf Club
Putting
An introduction to putting for new ladies or
Improve your skills for CVGC lady members
With Golf Pro, Ashley Clements
Week 5 – Wednesday, 4th April @ 7.00pm
Venue: Clogher Valley Golf Club
Out on the Course
Refreshments will be served afterwards
New ladies will play 9 holes on the CVGC course
Accompanied by CV Ladies
Golf Pro, Ashley Clements
We look forward to welcoming you to our 5 weeks of Sessions – Golf really is a great way to meet new people, enjoy a sport for all ages and abilities in the great outdoors … and above all, really good fun! 
 | This program has received funding under Mid Ulster District Council’s Sports Development Grant |
| This program has received funding under Mid Ulster District Council’s Sports Development Grant |
Are you worried about starting golf because it will cost too much?
Do you assume it takes too long to play?
Does it conjure up the image of a stuffy, old-fashioned game?
It’s time to rethink all those golfing myths that might be holding you back from taking up the game. Here are some of the most common myths about golf and the truth about what really happens to change your perception…
Myth 1# Golf takes all day to play
Golf can take no longer than any other hobby or pastime. There are quicker ways to play the game that fit in with busy lifestyles (2hrs is now the span for most leisure activities such as going to the cinema, dinning out, playing tennis, bowling, going to the gym).
The average round of 18 holes of golf takes 4 hours. However, you can play just 9 holes which takes half the time fitting conveniently into a busy schedule or ideal for after work. 9-hole rounds are compatible with the Rules of Golf and the handicap system.
Don’t let time constraints put you off playing golf, nine holes is fine as less really does mean more…
Myth 2# Golf is a stuffy game
Golf is changing – with a new wave of players, fans, locations and playing formats. However many people still think it’s stuck in the Victorian age when men had to wear a jacket and tie and ladies could only play on selected days and weren’t allowed full access to the club. This is not what you’ll find in today’s modern golf clubs where you’ll find a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with a range of memberships to meet all lifestyles.
Myth 3# Golf is a game for men
Golf is a game for all. Unlike any other sport, golf’s unique handicap system allows people of different abilities to play and compete together. There are many great women players making a name for themselves on the world stage!!
With plenty of time for conversation on the course and a great social life in the club house after, it’s a great game for women and men alike. The Equality Act 2010 means that no one can lawfully discriminated against so by law everybody is treated equally in golf clubs.
Golf offers a winning combination of exercise, sporting skill and social interaction that make it the perfect tonic for health and happiness.
Myth 4# Golf is an expensive game
Golf does not need to be expensive and like any other sport you can spend as little or as much as you like. There are playing options, equipment and clothing to suit every budget.
Get started with a five-week beginner course from Get into Golf for £25, equipment will be provided.
Buy new sets of start-up golf clubs and bag for as little as £150 or pick up a second-hand set on Ebay for as little as £50.
Flexible memberships for novice golfers start from around £150.
Myth 5# You need a set of golf clubs to get started
You don’t need equipment to get started because many golf clubs will rent you a set of clubs.
Myth 6# Golf wont keep you fit
Golf can help keep you active, burn calories, stay in shape, lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and research shows it may even help you live longer. You can walk around 4-5 miles in the average game of golf, burn at least 900 calories and will take you more than 10,000 steps, you will easily achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week recommended by the NHS to keep healthy.
Myth 7# You need to be a member of a golf club
This is not essential if you want to learn to play. The Get into Golf program is making the game more accessible to beginners through beginner courses that you just book and turn up on the day.
Today 72% of golfers in the UK are not members of a golf club. They just book and play when they want. However, being a member of a golf club can offer many social and playing benefits, such as organised competitions and events.
Clogher Valley Golf Club offers great value Memberships for 2018
Gents’ Full Membership : £300
Gents’ Membership (Seniors) : Fee £210
Ladies’ Full Membership : £220
Ladies’ Membership (Seniors ) : £210
Family Membership : £440
Student Membership (over 18) : £175
Juvenile Membership (under 18) : £60
Gents Introductory Offer (conditions apply) : £200
Ladies Introductory Offer (conditions apply) : £150
Juniors Introductory Offer (conditions apply) : £60
Golf is an almost unique sport, combining periods of intense concentration and skill with much longer periods of walking around beautiful landscapes enjoying the fresh air.
There’s no better sport for bringing people together and, with its winning combination of exercise, personal challenges, competition and social interaction, golf is the perfect tonic for good health and happiness.
Clogher Valley Golf Club will be announcing details of our 2018 Ladies ‘Get Into Golf’ Taster sessions in the next few days … watch this space!!
| Why get into golf? | Because it’s exercising while socialising. Catch up with friends, make new friends and have a bit of friendly competition. |
| Who is it for? | It’s a game for all ages and abilities. Plus its unique handicapping system allows people of different abilities to play and compete together. |
| Is there a cheap option? | Taster sessions and beginner courses are not as expensive as you might think, and there are many available across the country. |
| Do I need my own equipment? | The majority of beginner courses will provide equipment, and clubs are available to rent at most golf courses. |
| Can I take it to another level? | You can play competitive golf at club, county and national level and turn professional. |
| Is there a disability option? | PGA pros are trained with the skills to coach a range of disabilities. |
| Is there a family option? | Golf is a sport for the whole family as you can learn to play and compete together. |
| This program has received funding under Mid Ulster District Council’s Sports Development Grant |
The officers of Clogher Valley Golf Club would like to pass on their thanks to all members and friends who assisted in fund raising and voluntary help with our irrigation project, which has just been completed. This effort is a refreshing demonstration of the positivity, willingness and inclusive spirit that exists within our Club.
We would also like to thank Mid Ulster Council for the generous financial support provided through their Sports Capital Development Grant. This grant enabled us to upgrade to a system that we could not have otherwise afforded. We very much appreciate this funding and acknowledge the efforts of the Council staff involved.