I hope you are all enjoying your golf.

The course is now playing firmer and faster which is a huge contrast from 4 weeks ago. Winter rules have now finished and hopefully you are all looking forward to competing in the various Summer competitions.

Please contact the pro shop if you would like any advice on your golf. We have been busy over the last few weeks, custom fitting players with new clubs for the season ahead and many of you have been brushing up on your techniques. This weekend we have the Largs trophy on Sunday 10am untill 12pm and on Monday there is a Bank Holiday Stableford. No need to book for this event please just turn up and enter in the pro shop.

On a personal note

Thank you to all the Shrewsbury members who have helped my family and I over the last couple of weeks. Your cards and kind words have been very gratefully received during this difficult time. At times like this you see that Shrewsbury Golf Club is not just a place to play golf but a place where fellow golfers can build wonderful friendships. 

Hole in one on the 6th

Congratulations to Will Sharpe who got his 3rd hole in one whilst playing a friendly game yesterday.

Ladies Coaching Tuesday mornings 10am unitil 11am

Thank you to all the ladies who came to the pitching session on Tuesday. The session was very well supported and it was great to see the improvement that everybody achieved during the session. Next week we are concentrating on iron play. 

Please contact the pro shop or click here to book your place.

Junior Academy Friday 4.30pm until 5.30pm

The Junior Academy on Friday evenings continues to be well supported, with between 20 and 30 young golfers turning up each week. It's not too late for your children to come along and enjoy learning to play, making friends and having fun. 

Please contact the pro shop or click here to book your childs place.

Ladies Competition Results - Congratulations to the following ladies;

Division 1 

1st Marie Sherratt 32 pts 
2nd Monica Scott 31 pts 
3rd Jayne Breeze 29 pts 

Division 2 

1st Sue Skinner 33 pts  
2nd Beryl Hitchin 29 pts 
3rd Sandy Park 28 pts 

Division 3 

1st Lesley Hyne 32 pts 
2nd Beth Breckon 28 pts
3rd Marion Adams 28 pts 

Division 4 

1st Jean Ray 29 pts 
2nd Pat Turner 28 pts 
3rd Sally Martin 26 pts 

Seniors Results
Thursday 30th April Seniors Furrows Tankards team Stableford

1st N P Evans, Leo Williams, Alfred Lawton & Gordon Townsend 117 points 
2nd Ted Cartwright, John Maddox, John Pike & Geoff Davenport 116 points 
3rd Adrian Price, Roger Parton, David Fisher & Tim Othen 115 points



Thank you David Kilby for providing the following information;

Handicap League 

Last Saturday Shrewsbury Golf Club's Handicap League Team played their return match with the Shropshire Golf Club as one of the six matches they play in the first round of this event. The match was played on Shropshire's Silver and Blue course taking in spectacular scenery across to Lilleshall. The course was in great condition and some excellent golf was played by both sides. Shropshire's Jack Willmott and David Hughes played very well, clinching an early victory against Derek Jury and Graham Palmer. 

Shrewsbury responded with Phil Millar and Phil Jones winning their match against Tom Howells and Tom Williams, but John Heath and Derek Free took their match against Brian Reid and Chris Griffiths on the 16th. Despite a close battle between Shrewsbury's Dave Kidby and John Rigby and Shropshire's Steve Bent and Andy Donald resulting in an honourable half, Chris Bott and Julian Powell, together with Nick Jones and Adam Brown, won their games on the 17th to secure the match. The teams convened to the clubhouse to enjoy a delicious meal. Shrewsbury's next match is at home to Market Drayton. 

Pictured above : Team Captains Phil Millar and Jim Hobbs 


Henlle Park Golf Club plays Shrewsbury 

This year Henlle Park Golf Club joined the other clubs Shrewsbury Golf Club enjoy playing in mixed friendly competitions throughout the year. The team from Henlle Park were made very welcome and enjoyed an afternoon of enjoyable golf in the sunshine. Familiarity with the course and the increasing speed of the greens meant Shrewsbury Golf Club won the competition. Every one enjoyed getting to know members from Henlle and enjoyed a delicious meal in the club house. 

Shrewsbury are looking forward to a return match at Henlle Park. Should you wish to play in mixed friendly competitions look out for further opportunities this year on the mixed notice board in the club house. Everyone who played appreciated the excellent job Bill Robinson did organising the event and the quality of the food and service in the club house. 

Pictured: Shrewsbury Golf Club welcomes Henlle Park Golf Club in friendly mixed greensomes: George Nicol, Michael Aubrey, Eric Price, Henlle Lady Captain: Lynn Edwards, Shrewsbury Lady Captain: Tina Robinson, Bill Robinson, Shiela Band and Beth Pritchard. 


Mixed Social Scores 

Monday Evening's 28 players were wringing their hands as they came into the clubhouse to enjoy a delicious meal. The breeze bought a chill with it making the food and company all the more welcome. Hearty gammon, eggs and chips greeted some players while succulent salmon with new potatoes provided a lighter option. The cold reflected the lower scores for the evening's nine holes. Four teams contended for second and third with 17 points. Hilary Fabian and Roy Dodd just missed out on a podium finish taking fourth spot. Pam Morgan and Roger Withinshaw came in third with Eileen Hyde and Bob Hill clinching second place. Solid play in the face of declining temperatures were Ruth Grafton and Rob Harding who, undeterred by climate romped home with 19 points to take first place. 

Regular players in the mixed social are reminded that this Monday is a bank holiday, so the next opportunity to play in this fun evening is on the 11th May. If other members would like to join in the fun just sign up on the mixed notice board. We would love you to join us for what is a very enjoyable evening. Hilary, Tina and Bob are adding extra spice to the proceedings on the 11th with some spot prizes to be won for golfing prowess on the course where flashes of brilliance will pay dividends replacing the 'Play Your Cards Right' format.