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North vs South 2009 By Golf Shake on 24-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
With much anticipation Monday morning arrived. 60 golfers ready to battle it out for the North or South were welcomed with the usual coffee and bacon roll plus golf goody bags from golfshake.com comprising of: Nutrional tracker bar Zero friction golf tees Pencils for those all important scores Sleeve of golf balls from Srixon Water for the warm day ahead Selection of fruit Selection of chocolate bars for energy After the pre match banter, stocking up on food and drink, everyone then headed over to the range to hit some complimentary balls courtesy of De Vere Wokefield Park. Event the golfshake.com team managed to get out on the range !! think it was much needed given Luke and Phil were going head to head The battle was then ready to commence and saw the respective Captains tee off and get the game under way. Throughout the day, Darren course marhsalled ensuring speedy play and keeping a sneaking watch on the scores. Everything was pretty much even throughout the course after 9 holes with a few groups 1 or 2 up but nothing a dead cert. The first group came back in and saw a fantastic result to the South with a 7 and 6 start. The second group and the golfshake.com battle saw Phil and Lee edging out Luke and Martin for a North 2 and 1 win. Overall 1 each. The next 3 groups saw 3 wins for the South and the South open a lead. Groups 7 and 8 also went to the South with the South now 6 1/2 to 1 1/2 and the game beginning to look all over. But with 7 games still playing there was a long way to go and now was the time for the Captains to hit the course in buggies to gee up the troops. The North finished with a great 6 and 5 in group 9 after being all square through 9 and meant the North were now trailing 4 points with 6 to play. Group 11 came in with a 5 and 4 result to the south and now saw the result at 7 1/2 to 3 1/2 to the South. At best the North could draw the score and retain the trophy with the 4 remaining matches. Again the Captains headed out and the call back was the North lead in 3 and were down by 3 with 5 to play in one match. Unfortunately despite some valant efforts by all the remaining teams the South ran away with 9 points to the Norths 6 and took the title for the first year. Tim Hawkins then handed over the trophy to the Southern Captain David Marshall. Best team pair awards went to: North - Jack Smilie and Neil Beech (5 up with 5 to play but left it until the 17th to secure the win) South - David Ley and Kevin Hewitt (closest match up went right down to the final hole to secure the South result in Group 3) The individual competition saw prizes from Golfshake.com , Golfbreaks.com, the new Srixon Z-Stars golf balls plus the bragging rights. Once again after the Sunday's results 10 players came in with more than 36 points. Invidiual Winner - James Marshall 2nd Place - Dean Wood 3rd Place - Stephen Chapman Nearest the pin - Lee Butler (6 feet on an 180yard hole) Longest drive - Stuart Laws (measured at around 310 yards) View the Stableford results View the North vs South photos Until next year. Hope you all enjoyed.

The Sunday before - North vs South 2009 By Golf Shake on 24-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
With the anticipation building for the North vs South 2009, it was no suprise that 39 golfers turned out to hone their skills and test the course in readiness for the event on Monday. Definately an event Darren organised with glorious weather, blue skies and sunshine! Wokefield Park is a testing course and almost 2 courses in one. Tough rough, challenging bunkers and reasonable length off the yellow tees. Despite this 7 golfers came in with over 36 points scoring better than their handicap. http://www.golfshake.com/golf/view/1/scores/ Those staying over then changed and freshened up before meeting up for the evening meal and a few drinks. After Ben King and Luke Tricker were presented with their prizes and a sleeve of golf balls from the new Srixon Z-Star range the night moved on to a golf quiz. Colin, the man beind the Gtour , set the questions and we were all lucky to scrap more than 4 points from 20. Despite Dave Ley reporting to have scored 19 Martin Millichip walked away with top prize and a respectable 12 points. If you want to see how you would do check this forum post out - http://www.golfshake.com/forums/view/3794/NvS_Quiz_How_many_would_you_have_got_right.html ;

North vs South - Tee times and match up By Golf Shake on 17-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
Tee times, Groups and Matchplay Strokes Firstname Surname Group Pos Hcp Stableford Hcp Match play Adj Match play strokes Tee time 10th tee Finish Team Tim Hawkins 1 Player 1 19.9 20 9 6.75 7 11:06 13:20 15:36 North Wayne Santorini 1 Player 2 16.2 16 5 3.75 4 11:06 13:20 15:36 North David Marshall 1 Player 3 10.7 11 0 0 0 11:06 13:20 15:36 South James Marshall 1 Player 4 18.3 18 7 5.25 5 11:06 13:20 15:36 South Phil Eadsforth 2 Player 1 17.5 18 1 0.75 1 11:14 13:28 15:44 North lee miller 2 Player 2 23 23 6 4.5 5 11:14 13:28 15:44 North Luke Tricker 2 Player 3 16.9 17 0 0 0 11:14 13:28 15:44 South martin cruise 2 Player 4 23.6 24 7 5.25 5 11:14 13:28 15:44 South Martin Millichip 3 Player 1 7.3 7 0 0 0 11:22 13:36 15:52 North Darren Millichip 3 Player 2 12.9 13 6 4.5 5 11:22 13:36 15:52 North Dave ley 3 Player 3 7.3 7 0 0 0 11:22 13:36 15:52 South Kevin Hewitt 3 Player 4 10.5 11 4 3 3 11:22 13:36 15:52 South john flood 4 Player 1 14.1 14 1 0.75 1 11:30 13:44 16:00 North Chris Perry 4 Player 2 21.7 22 9 6.75 7 11:30 13:44 16:00 North John Pettitt 4 Player 3 16.9 17 4 3 3 11:30 13:44 16:00 South Darren Atkinson 4 Player 4 12.6 13 0 0 0 11:30 13:44 16:00 South Paul Williams 5 Player 1 21.6 22 8 6 6 11:38 13:52 16:08 North kevin shearsby 5 Player 2 14.2 14 0 0 0 11:38 13:52 16:08 North Stuart Govan 5 Player 3 15.7 16 2 1.5 2 11:38 13:52 16:08 South Simon Battery 5 Player 4 20.5 21 7 5.25 5 11:38 13:52 16:08 South Ron Sloane 6 Player 1 21.6 22 8 6 6 11:46 14:00 16:16 North steve hancox 6 Player 2 22.2 22 8 6 6 11:46 14:00 16:16 North Jim Dorrington 6 Player 3 19.5 20 6 4.5 5 11:46 14:00 16:16 South Lee Butler 6 Player 4 14 14 0 0 0 11:46 14:00 16:16 South paul archer 7 Player 1 28 28 13 9.75 10 11:54 14:08 16:24 North Chris Salter 7 Player 2 14.8 15 0 0 0 11:54 14:08 16:24 North Danny Brant 7 Player 3 18.9 19 4 3 3 11:54 14:08 16:24 South ben king 7 Player 4 20.6 21 6 4.5 5 11:54 14:08 16:24 South stuart laws 8 Player 1 11 11 0 0 0 12:02 14:16 16:32 North Malcolm Fell 8 Player 2 18 18 7 5.25 5 12:02 14:16 16:32 North Dean Harris 8 Player 3 26.8 27 16 12 12 12:02 14:16 16:32 South Daksheet Patel 8 Player 4 24.6 25 14 10.5 11 12:02 14:16 16:32 South glenn curwood 9 Player 1 15.5 16 0 0 0 12:10 14:24 16:40 North dean wood 9 Player 2 20.8 21 5 3.75 4 12:10 14:24 16:40 North John Standing 9 Player 3 20.9 21 5 3.75 4 12:10 14:24 16:40 South Paul Fraser 9 Player 4 18.6 19 3 2.25 2 12:10 14:24 16:40 South paul cook 10 Player 1 17.8 18 13 9.75 10 12:18 14:32 16:48 North Stephen Chapman 10 Player 2 20.4 20 15 11.25 11 12:18 14:32 16:48 North simon bale 10 Player 3 5 5 0 0 0 12:18 14:32 16:48 South Oli Heard 10 Player 4 13.1 13 8 6 6 12:18 14:32 16:48 South Martin Litchfield 11 Player 1 28 28 12 9 9 12:26 14:40 16:56 North Harry Bowles 11 Player 2 16.4 16 0 0 0 12:26 14:40 16:56 North Andy Kenyon 11 Player 3 27.6 28 12 9 9 12:26 14:40 16:56 South Clive Dakin 11 Player 4 18.5 19 3 2.25 2 12:26 14:40 16:56 South Ron Devereux 12 Player 1 23.9 24 8 6 6 12:34 14:48 17:04 North lorna nichols 12 Player 2 16.3 16 0 0 0 12:34 14:48 17:04 North Andy Syddell 12 Player 3 19.6 20 4 3 3 12:34 14:48 17:04 South Guy Proddow 12 Player 4 26.2 26 10 7.5 8 12:34 14:48 17:04 South Paul Heath 13 Player 1 13.5 14 0 0 0 12:42 14:56 17:12 North Timothy Buffham 13 Player 1 26.6 27 13 9.75 10 12:42 14:56 17:12 North Michael Reeve 13 Player 3 19.6 20 6 4.5 5 12:42 14:56 17:12 South Dennis Visser 13 Player 4 25 25 11 8.25 8 12:42 14:56 17:12 South Paul Smith 14 Player 1 17.1 17 0 0 0 12:50 15:04 17:20 North Cliff Dadds 14 Player 2 26 26 9 6.75 7 12:50 15:04 17:20 North Dave Bartlett 14 Player 3 20.2 20 3 2.25 2 12:50 15:04 17:20 South Richard Sawbridge 14 Player 4 19.3 19 2 1.5 2 12:50 15:04 17:20 South Neil Beech 15 Player 1 13 13 1 0.75 1 12:58 15:12 17:28 North Jack Smilie 15 Player 2 21.7 22 10 7.5 8 12:58 15:12 17:28 North Simon Overland 15 Player 3 12.1 12 0 0 0 12:58 15:12 17:28 South Colin Astbury 15 Player 4 20.2 20 8 6 6 12:58 15:12 17:28 South

The Majors are coming! By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
With the Masters now out of the way we can start to concentrate on the golfshake.com Majors for 2009. Golfshake.com North vs South 2009 The first event in the golfshake.com calendar takes place next week on Monday 19th April at De Vere Wokefield Park in Berkshire. 72 players will battle it out for 2 teams in a pairs matchplay format for the title of golfshake.com North vs South champions. The North have held the trophy for the last 2 years, so will it be 3 years in a row or will the South win the trophy for the first time whilst playing on Southern soil. The pairings have now been made and the battle will shortly commence. Golfshake.com Open 2009 We are delighted to announce an exciting new golf event on the golfshake.com events calendar – the golfshake.com 2009 Open . You will compete against other members from your local area in regional qualifiers run by a local member. The winners from each qualifier will go through to the grand final at Wychwood Park , where we will see who is crowned the winner and also which region has the best golf game on golfshake! Qualifying events will be organised by members throughout April to August and the top placed golfers will go through to the final event organised by golfshake.com where securing their place will earn them FREE entry into the Official Golfshake.com 2009 Open. Places are filling fast so register today to secure your place. Gtour Amateur Golf Series and Order of Merit Tour Golfhake.com have partnered with Caddy Ltd to bring the GTour Amateur Golf Series and Order of Merit Tour. The Gtour is a unique opportunity for golfers of all ages and abilities to take part in a friendly but competitive golf event. You can take part in one event to win some great prizes or compete in at least 3 events to be in with a chance of being crowned the GTour 2009 champion , with some even greater prizes up for grabs including Tour exemption for 2010 (yes free entry for all events in 2010) and a whole lot more. Fantastic Prizes to be won over the 2009 Series Event prize pool: Bunker Mentality outfit worth £150 inc Playa polo, Belt and cap. Bunker Mentality Belt worth £50 Bunker Mentality tee-shirt worth £25 4 ball at any De Vere golf course Golfbreaks.com and Teeofftimes.co.uk prize pack ... more o be confirmed Order of Merit prize pool: Gtour 2010 Tour Exemption Card (Free entry to every event in 2010) Bring on the golf! Bunker Mentality 1 years Ambassadorship worth £500 plus 20% of all your BM purchases whilst your ambassadorship is active 3 x 2 night breaks including 54 holes of golf at De Vere Venues throughout the Uk ... more o be confirmed Gtour is the only UK Amateur golf tour played predominantly at the weekends meaning you can take part and win without taking any time of work. Event Sponsors and Partners Check out the carefully selected Gtour partners. Whether you use the green for business, pleasure, or a mixture of the two, De Vere Venues offer you the chance to play golf on fantastic courses. They know that you’ll want to get out there and play without delay. That’s why at De Vere Venues their expert team take care of everything for you. They can provide equipment, trolley and electric cart hire and even expert golf tuition - whether you’re staying on a golf package or just keen to wind down with an impromptu game at the end of a busy day. http://www.devere.co.uk/ Golfbreaks.com was formed in 1998 and was the brainchild of Chief Executive Andrew Stanley, whose vision was to make booking golf breaks as simple as possible. This is a philosophy they continue to embrace today, as they send golfers on golf breaks and golf holidays across the UK, Europe and beyond. http://www.golfbreaks.com/ A brand for golf addicts, people with a love of the great game and who have a different mentality. A brand that reflects a golf lifestyle that is at home on and off the course. Not compromising golf etiquette but full on with our own style ... creating new traditions in golf. Unlike some other brands Bunker Mentality is 100% GOLF...'from first tee, to last orders' Old Game, New Breed! http://www.bunker-mentality.co.uk/ Teeofftimes.co.uk is the fast and easy way to book your tee time online! Save up to 75% on green fees at golf courses throughout the UK, including championship golf courses such as The Forest of Arden . With hundreds of tee times available, saving on green fees has never been easier. Start saving now and book cheap tee times at a golf course near you! http://www.teeofftimes.co.uk

North vs South 2009 - Course Information By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
The golfshake.com North vs South takes place on Monday 19th April at De Vere Wokefield Park in Berkshire. 72 players will battle it out for 2 teams in a pairs matchplay format for the title of golfshake.com North vs South champions. Wokefield Park is an 18 hole, 6,996 yard championship golf course designed to PGA standards. This superb parkland layout boasts elevated tees, mature trees, streams and nine lakes providing a challenging game to golfers of all standards in a beautiful countryside setting. The venue should provide a great setting and test in this eagerly anticipated event on the golfshake.com events calendar. Course overview: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/511302204_7b6a161a85_o.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="479" /> http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/491518707_4f877dafc5.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="413" /> Member reviews: On first impressions when you look at it from the clubhouse it looks fairly open, however when you start to play it you quickly realise that it is a fine championship course, with a lot water and well placed sand traps. It is a tough and interesting course especially when the rough is left to grow! It is also a great place for a golf break, and very reasonably priced. I have played it many times and have enjoyed every round. Excellent venue for an overnight stay. Played the course twice. A tough course and good condition generally. A good hotel and nice parkland course. Suberb and challenging course with some long par 5's Excellent course, with a fair bit of water. Excellent facilities

North vs South 2009 - Team pairings By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
The Captains have now finally tuned their team selections for the forthcoming golfshake.com North vs South matchplay competition which will see 60 players battle it out for the respective teams. How will these picks take shape ? will the North retain the trophy for 3 years in a row or will the South take the trophy for the first time in history ? The match takes place on Monday 20th April at De Vere Wokefield Park in Berkshire. Team: North Team: South Firstname Surname Group Pos Hcp Firstname Surname Group Pos Hcp Tim Hawkins 1 Player 1 19.9 David Marshall 1 Player 3 10.7 Wayne Santorini 1 Player 2 14.9 James Marshall 1 Player 4 18.3 Phil Eadsforth 2 Player 1 17.5 Luke Tricker 2 Player 3 16.9 lee miller 2 Player 2 23 martin cruise 2 Player 4 23.6 Martin Millichip 3 Player 1 7.3 Dave ley 3 Player 3 7.3 Darren Millichip 3 Player 2 12.9 Kevin Hewitt 3 Player 4 10.5 john flood 4 Player 1 14.1 John Pettitt 4 Player 3 16.9 Chris Perry 4 Player 2 21.7 Darren Atkinson 4 Player 4 12.5 Paul Williams 5 Player 1 21.5 Stuart Govan 5 Player 3 15.7 kevin shearsby 5 Player 2 14.2 Simon Battery 5 Player 4 20.5 Ron Sloane 6 Player 1 21 Jim Dorrington 6 Player 3 19.5 steve hancox 6 Player 2 22.2 Lee Butler 6 Player 4 14 paul archer 7 Player 1 28 Danny Brant 7 Player 3 18.9 Chris Salter 7 Player 2 14.8 ben king 7 Player 4 20.6 stuart laws 8 Player 1 11 Dean Harris 8 Player 3 26.8 Malcolm Fell 8 Player 2 TBC Daksheet Patel 8 Player 4 24.6 glenn curwood 9 Player 1 15.5 John Standing 9 Player 3 20.9 dean wood 9 Player 2 20.8 Paul Fraser 9 Player 4 18.6 paul cook 10 Player 1 17.8 simon bale 10 Player 3 5 Stephen Chapman 10 Player 2 20.4 Oli Heard 10 Player 4 13.1 Martin Litchfield 11 Player 1 28 Andy Kenyon 11 Player 3 27.6 Harry Bowles 11 Player 2 16.4 Clive Dakin 11 Player 4 18.5 Ron Devereux 12 Player 1 23.9 Andy Syddell 12 Player 3 19.6 lorna nichols 12 Player 2 16.3 Guy Proddow 12 Player 4 26.2 Paul Heath 13 Player 1 13.5 Michael Reeve 13 Player 3 19.6 Timothy Buffham 13 Player 1 26.6 Dennis Visser 13 Player 4 25 james holden 14 Player 1 12.3 Dave Bartlett 14 Player 3 20.2 Cliff Dadds 14 Player 2 26 Richard Sawbridge 14 Player 4 19.3 Neil Beech 15 Player 1 13 Simon Overland 15 Player 3 12.1 Jack Smilie 15 Player 2 21.7 Colin Astbury 15 Player 4 20.2

It's Masters time! - Newsletter 10/4 By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(0)
<p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">It's arrived at last! the US Masters and the unofficial start of the UK golf season.  Will Harrington make it 3 in a row, Tiger continue his winning ways or could a British representative come through the field ?  We wish fellow golfshaker Ian Poulter good luck and look forward to watching him over this weekend and comparing and checking his scores next week.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/04/03/a0b573c36e/golfshakeopenlogothumb.gif" border="0" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=5fd9844232&e=36565c6e 0d" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="120" height="36" align="right" />We also have our own Major well under way with the qualifying events filling up fast, so register today to avoid missing out!<br /><br />This week we have posted some great offers and competitions on the site exclusive to golfshake.com including 20% off Ian Poulter design clothing, chance to win a Sureshot GPS, free golf lesson and some great golf breaks.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> Golfshake.com Open 2009</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/04/03/22211ef580/devere_160.gif" border="0" alt="De Vere" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=b8b90f46b9&e=36565c6e 0d" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="160" height="36" align="right" />The golfshake.com Open 2009 will take place at De Vere Wychwood Park in Cheshire on 19th September 2009. Qualification will take place from a series of member organised events resulting in FREE entry into the final for the qualifiers</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">The current qualifiers are filling up fast so regsiter today to confirm your place.</p> <strong>PRIZES TO WIN</strong> -<img src="http://www.gtour.co.uk/images/devere_160.gif" border="0" alt="De Vere" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=47694603e6&e=36565c6e 0d" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="160" height="36" align="right" /> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">Just by qualifying for the Open final you will secure FREE entry into the final event at at DeVere Wychwood Park and compete to win some fantastic prizes.<br /><br />As well as the obvious bragging rights of playing for the best region and winning the overall event, we have also got together an exciting prize pack which consists of:</p> <ul><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">3 night break at a De Vere Luxury Lodge for up to 6 people </li><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">Golf break at De Vere Oulton Hall for 2 people including DBB and 54 holes of golf. This prize also includes a Nike Academy Experience including tuition at the newly opened Nike Academy. </li><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">A Golf break for 2 people -2 nights stay at any De Vere venue (excluding Cameron House) </li><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">Further prizes TBC </li></ul> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">For more information on the prizes click here.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left"> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/04/03/58c2bbb7af/golfshakeopenlogo.gif" border="0" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=249b038b36&e=36565c6e 0d" width="350" height="106" /></p><br /> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> Offers and Promotions</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/04/09/ddb1aef5f8/gb_200.gif" border="0" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=1ed5bf2f49&e=36565c6e 0d" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="200" height="27" align="right" /></p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Golfbreaks.com Group Offer<br />Golfshake.com has teamed up with Golfbreaks.com to offer members a discount on all group bookings made before the 30 June 2009. 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Your swing is then <strong>analysed by a PGA professional</strong> and you receive back a detailed summary with a voiceover from your pro, some hints and tips as well as video-based practice drills to help you improve your swing.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">The Swing Zone offers the following two products:</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> Quick Fix - In a Quick Fix, your pro gives you an overview of your swing and provides comments on the area that you most need to work on. A Quick Fix costs only £7.50 and you can click here to order one.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">* Full Lesson - In a Full Lesson, your pro assesses the key positions in your swing and then comments in detail on those positions that require additional work. This is supported by video practice drills which will help you to achieve the desired improvements. A Full Lesson is only £19.95 and you can click here to order one.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">More information</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Hope you get out over the Bank Holiday break and play well!<br /><br /> Darren</p>

Golfshake.com Open 2009 - Newsletter 3/4 By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
<p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">We are delighted to announce an exciting new golf event on the golfshake.com events calendar – the golfshake.com 2009 Open.  Qualification will take place from a series of member organised events resulting in FREE entry into the final for the qualifiers which will take place at De Vere Wychwood Park.  <br /><br /><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/04/03/22211ef580/devere_160.gif" border="0" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=b7647b8b39&e=36565c6e 0d" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="160" height="36" align="right" />We already have 5 member organised qualifiers confirmed so register now to secure your place and be in with a chance of gaining <strong>FREE entry into the final</strong> and winning some fantastic prizes from our Sponsors and Partners including some great golf breaks from Devere.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> Confirmed Qualifying Venues</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Qualifying events will be organised by members throughout April to August and the top placed golfers from 2 handicap groups will go through to the final event organised by golfshake.com where securing their place will earn them FREE entry into the Official Golfshake.com 2009 Open.<br /><br /><strong>Confirmed Events - register today</strong></p> South East Event - Sunday 10th May <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Golfshake Open - Members Qualifier South East at Mardyke Valley Golf Centre (Essex) <br /> </p> East Midlands Event - Sunday 14th June <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Golfshake Open - Members Qualifier East Mids at Mapperley Golf Club (Nottinghamshire) <br /> </p> South Wales/South West Event - Friday 19th June <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Golfshake Open - Members Qualifier S Wales and S East at Donnington Grove Country Club (Berkshire)</p> North West Event - Saturday 20th June <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Golfshake Open - Members Qualifier North West at Charnock Richard Golf Club (Lancashire) <br /> </p> West Midlands Event - Sunday 12th July <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Golfshake Open - Members Qualifier West Midlands at West Midlands Golf Club (West Midlands)</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left"><strong><br />PRIZES TO WIN</strong><br /> </p> <img src="http://www.gtour.co.uk/images/devere_160.gif" border="0" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=21d62be767&e=36565c6e 0d" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="160" height="36" align="right" /> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">Just by qualifing for the Open final you will secure FREE entry into the final event at at De Vere Wychwood Park and compete to win some fantastic prizes.<br /><br />As well as the obvious bragging rights of playing for the best region and winning the overall event, we have also got together an exciting prize pack which consists of:</p> <ul><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">3 night break at a De Vere Luxury Lodge for up to 6 people </li><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">Golf break at De Vere Oulton Hall for 2 people including DBB and 54 holes of golf. This prize also includes a Nike Academy Experience including tuition at the newly opened Nike Academy. </li><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">A Golf break for 2 people -2 nights stay at any De Vere venue (excluding Cameron House) </li><li style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">Further prizes TBC </li></ul> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left">For more information on the prizes click here.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: left"> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center">The Final Venue</p> Golfshake.com Open 2009 - Saturday 19th September 2009 <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><img src="/images/course/16774_191207111938412_600.jpg" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="150" height="152" align="right" />Qualification will mean FREE entry into the final at De Vere Wychwood Park in Cheshire.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Wychwood Park is a superb 6,722 yard par 72 championship course. Although this course is relatively new it is maturing into a real championship classic. The course is a tough test for any golfer and features numerous lakes, streams and bunkers, all of which make it one of the most picturesque new courses in the whole of the UK.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong>Member feedback:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Long, tough course.  Very friendly pro and shop staff. Thoroughly recommend playing a round there.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Played hear on 25th and 26th Sept, it was amazing!</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">A five star golf course in Cheshire. This course is laid out like a links course it has plenty of hazards, water and long rough. A great challenge played it twice now and we will be going back again. </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> </p><br /> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/04/03/58c2bbb7af/golfshakeopenlogo.gif" border="0" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=2218d500f6&e=36565c6e 0d" width="350" height="106" /></p>     <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> Good luck!<br /><br /> Darren</p>

Ian Poulter joins golfshake.com - Newsletter 27/3 By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
<p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong>Breaking golfshake news</strong>: Ian Poulter tracks his scores on golfshake! The Ryder Cup star has joined the mass ranks of our community - buddy up with him to keep up to date with how he shoots at all of his tournaments.<br /><br />Talking of tournaments, we have a whole host of them about to kick off on golfshake! The gtour as you know kicks of next week, the golfshake North v South is under a month away and stay tuned for an announcement next week on a new member run regional tournament.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> Community round up</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Gym + Lessons + Hardwork = New Avatar! Check out what a little bit of effort can do for your game.<img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/01/16/ee8519fb1a/Golf1.jpg" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="100" height="75" align="left" /><br /><br />After last years successes of the High Handicap series it's being run again! Unfortunately last years organisers are now too good for their own competition so it falls on the shoulders of Cliff Dadds - interested? <br /><br />GPS - do you use one? What are the benefits of using these systems and do they cause slow play on the course or do they speed it up?</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong><br />Last chance saloon</strong> <br />There is now just over a week to go until the 1st gtour event at Staverton Park. It is still possible to book one of the last few spots and then in years to come you will be able to say "I was there in the very beginning"!<br /> </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center">Events</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/01/09/7210aceac1/community.jpg" border="0" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="110" height="73" align="right" />As always, there are loads of events available for you to join that are run by fellow golfshake members, from Links golf at Conwy and championship golf at Royal St Davids right through to a golf tour in Portugal. Take a look at our full events schedule to find out when and where the golfshake and gtour events are happening.</p><br /> <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/10/02/b8f982bec6/GB_logo.gif" border="0" alt="Golfbreaks.com" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=70ee2282f7&e=7e459772 ea" width="200" height="23" /><br />  <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana" align="center">4* Selsdon Park<br /><br />Surrey</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana" align="center">4* Aldwark Manor Golf and Spa Hotel<br />York</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana" align="center">4* Marriott Tudor Park<br /><br />Kent</p> <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/03/24/6f963c5a68/Selsdon_Park.gif" border="0" alt="Selsdon Park" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=4513addd19&e=7e459772 ea" width="100" height="71" /> <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/03/24/de95778722/Aldwark_Manor.gif" border="0" alt="Aldwark Manor" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=b2fa721995&e=7e459772 ea" width="100" height="71" /> <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/03/24/fe74e92135/Marriott_Tudor_Park.gif" border="0" alt="Marriott Tudor Park" title="http://golfshake.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9b1a7b40b520feba03c8b75e1&id=4d771e5ba4&e=7e459772 ea" width="100" height="71" /> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong>£99<br /></strong>1 nights dinner B&B<br />2 rounds of golf <br />1 in 14 Free</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong>£175<br /></strong>2 nights dinner B&B<br />3 rounds of golf<br />Children stay and play Free!</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong>£195<br /></strong>2 nights dinner B&B<br />3 rounds of golf<br />Children stay and play Free!</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Last year golfshake members saw their handicap drop by an average of three shots! Let's see if we can do even better this year.</p>     <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> Happy golfing!<br /><br /> Luke</p>

Arrange a game - Newsletter 13/3 By Golf Shake on 14-Apr-2009 Comments(1)
<p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">The second Friday the 13th in as many months, does that make this one doubly bad luck or do they cancel each other out!? <br />Anyway, superstitions apart we have an exciting new part of the site to tell you about. The "play golf" section of the site now allows you to easily set up games and invite your mates and also people in your local area to join you. There are alerts that tell you when a game has been posted close to you and it's also the new place to find information on official golfshake events and news about the G-tour - click here to see more benefits.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> Community round up</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">Why do I bother? How many times have you gone out onto <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/01/16/ee8519fb1a/Golf1.jpg" border="0" width="100" height="75" align="left" />the course when the conditions are terrible, or you have a slight injury, shoot a terrible score and then think, I probably should have had a rest this week!<br />Which ball do you use? To anyone who is not low single figures, does spin rate and softness really make any difference, or is it just a psychological preference? </p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"><strong>Events schedule</strong><br />Get your golfing calendar sorted for the year! We have announced the G-tour and golfshake events for the year, including the upcoming North v South - check out when they're all happening.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center">Events</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana">The G-tour is an exciting new tour which I'm sure <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/01/09/7210aceac1/community.jpg" border="0" width="110" height="73" align="right" />you all read about last week whilst I was away!<br />The first event of the tour is at Staverton Park Golf Club on 4th April - you will receive £10 off your next entry if you book before March 14th.<br />We still have a couple of spots left in the North team for the upcoming North v South, maybe their running scared!?<br />We also have a newMatchplay event in the East Midlands - get your name down for the chance to call youself the best golfer in the Midlands!</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"> Offer of the week!</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2009/03/13/e2500dc21f/herons_reach.gif" border="0" alt="De Vere Herons Reach" title="http://www.golfbreaks.com/uk/england/north/herons-reach/default.aspx?cid=999707027" width="120" height="85" align="left" /> <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/10/02/b8f982bec6/GB_logo.gif" border="0" alt="Golfbreaks.com" title="http://www.golfbreaks.com/uk/england/north/herons-reach/default.aspx?cid=999707027" width="200" height="23" /><br /><strong>De Vere Herons Reach 4*<br /></strong>This is a top venue to go to with friends, it has a great atmosphere and is only 10 minutes from the famous Blackpool beach so you can grab a stick of rock for the journey home! The 18 hole, par 72 course is USGA rated and features water on no less that 12 holes.<br /><strong>£160pp for 2 nights' dinner, B&B and 3 rounds of golf </strong>- valid over the Easter weekend so you can watch the masters in the clubhouse and then relive the shots on the course!</p><br /><br />Did you see the latest travel newsletter? Sign up to the travel newsletter for insider tips on golfing destinations - go to your profile and opt in to receive it. Send us your reviews about the places we feature in the travel newsletter, just like Roger OBrien did - Belek.</p> <p style="font-size: 11px; color: #000000; font-family: Verdana"> Happy golfing!<br /><br /> Luke</p><br />"Last year golfshake members saw their handicap drop by an average of three shots"
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