Paul Thomas

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we talk about how to generate power without swinging faster, we review last weekend's GolfSixes where England and European Women impressed, and we take a look at the luckiest ever shots on the European Tour.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Davi Cup Medal 5/5/2018

Division 1

1st Place: Logan Westley nett 69
2nd Place: Glyn Williams nett 69
3rd Place: David Barnett nett 70

Division 2

1st Place: Jonathan Lewis nett 70
2nd Place: Mike Wilson nett 71
3rd Place: Kevin Lovett nett 72

Two's - £12.09 each

Fitting news

Callaway Fitting day

Our Callaway fitting Day is on Monday 23rd July from 12pm-4pm.

To book your fitting appointment please send me a direct message by clicking here.

Or call the Golf Shop on 01633 893271 and speak to one of the team.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Tour news

Ireland triumph as others impress

Whilst many of you spent the Bank Holiday weekend basking in glorious sunshine – and we don’t blame you – 16 pairs battled it out in the second edition of GolfSixes. Split into four round-robin groups to begin with, only the top two pairs from each could proceed to the quarter-final stage, which saw both all-female teams (England Women and European Women) and England Men make it through to the final eight. Sadly, all three teams failed to advance to the semi-finals, with England Women losing out to eventual winners Ireland, represented by Gavin Moynihan (who has failed to make a single cut so far this season) and Paul Dunne.

Ahead of golf’s unofficial fifth major taking place at TPC Sawgrass this weekend, Australia’s Jason Day has returned to world’s top 10 after a superb display at the Wells Fargo Championship. Taking place at Quail Hollow – the scene of last year’s PGA Championship – Day shot a gritty 69 on Sunday to finish two clear of his nearest challenger, admitting afterwards that he ‘had no idea where the ball was going, especially off the tee.’ For those of you wondering, yes Tiger Woods did play but he finished in a lowly tied 55th.

Shop news

Titleist 917 Drivers and Fairway woods - Price Reduction

A fantastic opportunity to buy the 917 range.

We have discounted the drivers from £399 to £299 and the fairway woods from £249 to £199.

Click here for more information.

Motocaddy Trolley Trade In

Motocaddy is launching a national Trolley Trade-In Promotion where the consumer can claim £50 Cashback on new Lithium trolley purchases.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Consumer buys new Motocaddy Lithium trolley at normal retail price.
2. Consumer registers their £50 Cashback claim on Motocaddy's website.
3. Motocaddy verifies the claim and emails the consumer a link to print a free UPS shipping label.
4. Consumer puts old trolley in the labelled box and drops off at nearest UPS Access Point (over 3000 in the UK).
5. On receipt of the old trolley Motocaddy makes electronic payment of £50 direct to the consumer.
6. Old trolley is environmentally recycled - no traded in trolleys will be refurbished or resold.

FREE fitting and lesson

We want 2018 to be your best golfing year yet, so listen up. Any hardware purchase between now and the end of June will qualify you for a FREE custom fitting and FREE after-sales lesson with a member of the team. So not only will you be getting new equipment that is perfectly suited to your swing, but we will also give you a lesson to ensure you're playing your best golf to date.

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Money off a new pair of golf shoes

Our popular Shoe Trade-In is up and running once again, providing you with the opportunity to trade-in your old golf shoes for money off a new pair in-store.

It doesn't matter the age, condition or brand of golf shoe that you want to trade-in. In all honesty, the worse the better!

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Battery Trade-In ends this Sunday

If you haven't taken advantage of this promotion yet then you only have a few days left to get £25 OFF a new Lithium battery when you trade-in your old battery. Just to remind you, Lithium batteries charge quicker, last longer and work out far cheaper in the long run than standard Lead Acid alternatives. What are you waiting for?

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Perfect for cooler rounds

Yes, we've enjoyed a record-breaking Early May Bank Holiday weekend without a sweater in sight, but the reality is temperatures will soon get a little cooler over the coming days. To combat the chill whilst on the course, especially early mornings or late evenings, consider a ProQuip quilted windproof, which provide lightweight warmth whilst blocking out any wind.

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Trust = Power

Let’s face it: we all want to hit the ball further. Being able to hit longer drives gives you less club into the green, making everything that little bit easier. There are many ways you can try and generate more power during your swing, and nearly all of them start from the ground up.

Trust your footwear
Despite his small frame, tour star Rickie Fowler is renowned for his power. As you can see in the three images above, he pushes off from his right foot through impact and relies on great grip and stability to ensure the power his body is creating doesn’t come at the cost of control.

Having a strong base is something we should all aspire for. The FootJoy Tour-S can help you do this thanks to its PowerStrap that enhances support, plus its nine cleats per foot that offer maximum stability across a range of terrains.

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Replace your long irons

We want to make this game as easy and as enjoyable as possible for you, so if we had one piece of advice for you it would be to replace your long irons. The further up your irons you go the harder they become to hit, which is why golf brands have a range of fantastic alternative options for you to try…

Powerful and forgiving
Do you struggle with distance and accuracy with your long irons? This PING G400 hybrid can offer you lots of forgiveness on heel or toe strikes. Its thin face and cascading sole also increases flexing for a higher launch with fast ball speeds, making it a great option off the tee and into long par-4s.

Shot shaping
If you’ve always found irons easier to hit than woods, this workable PING G400 Crossover utility iron offers all the benefits of a driving iron but with lots of modern distance and forgiveness. The result is a confidence-inspiring club you can use to hit long and accurate tee shots, but that’s also easier to launch than your long irons off the deck.

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Just landed | XR Speed

Callaway has dominated the driver market over the past 12 months with Rogue following Epic as outstanding offerings for those golfers seeking a premium driver.

But we know that some of you want something a little cheaper that still offers fantastic performance, and this is where the XR Speed comes in. There are only two things that you need to know about this driver: exceptional ball speed and improved forgiveness.

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Video of the Week

Golf’s a game of fine margins of which luck plays a huge part. In this video, we’ve gone over the history books and come up with the luckiest shots ever on the European Tour. How many do you remember?

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you have any questions or need help please pop into the golf shop. Paul and the golf team.

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