Well the sprinkling of snow on Friday put paid to any golf last Saturday and then the continued weather this week means that I am going to have to cancel my 50th birthday competition on Saturday. I'm really disappointed but hopefully we can run with the two holes idea for the last winter competition on February 21st - fingers crossed.

Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes, still can't believe that I will be 50!!

Eddie and Jo have been busy arranging the 100+ pairs of new shoes in the shoe room, not only is it a striking display there really are some fantastic new shoes for 2015. If it's a bargain you're after we do have some of the old models on sale and still have a really good run of sizes.

Whilst the course is shut it's a great time to get your clubs re-gripped for the new season. We are running an extra 10% off promotion till the end of February, so pop in and let us help you with what size and type of grip best suit your game.

I'm off on Friday for my actual birthday but if you can pop up to the club Saturday and have a drink on me it would be good to see you.

Let's hope the snow goes soon and we can be back golfing.