Paul Thomas

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail, we take a look at how sightlines can help you hole more putts, how choosing the right ball for your game can lead to lower scores, as well as a look at how players from both Ryder Cup teams are shaping up ahead of the tournament.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Men’s Stableford 8/9/2018

Div 1:

1st place: B Ware 42 pts

2nd place: J Edwards 41pts

3rd place: R Faulkner 38pts

Div 2:

1st place: J Payne 40pts

2nd place: M Wilson 40pts

3rd place: A James 36pts

21 TWOS recorded @ £4.14 per TWO

Finals weekend

This weekend was Finals weekend congratulations to all members that played the winners are as follows:

Seniors Singles: J Fackrell beat P Nicholas

Junior F/somes: E Price & J Mountford beat F Vineall & M Vineall

Ladies KO F/somes: M Van De Weyer & M Armstrong beat S Edworthy & S Payne

Junior Championship: L Westley beat F Vineall

Mens F/somes: S Price & R Price beat P Nicholas & W Davies

Mixed F/somes: S Edwards & G Hughes beat M Armstrong & M Sage

Fowler Cup: John Hillier beat G Williams

Mens Handicap Singles: D Mcfarlane beat C Orchard

Mens Singles Plate: Phil Jones beat G H Davies

Ladies Championship: J Ryan beat E Miller

Mens Championship: R Barber beat S Westley

Seniors F/somes: P White & J Fackrell beat J Rothwell & G Chivers

Ladies KO Singles: S Rogers beat S Hodgkiss

Ladies Singles Plate: M Vineall beat S Wetter

Ladies Bronze: V Bennett beat C Dunk

Paul Dunn: W Fido beat C Fido

W H Baker Putter: H Mountford beat A Francis

Shop news

Ladies Golf Garb Clothing Changeover

With the change in weather we are now stocking some Callaway Clothing with more of a winter feel to it.

Click here and get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.

Titleist 917 and SM6 Wedges Sale

Titleist 917 Fairway woods were £249 Now £129

Titleist 917 Drivers were £399 Now £199

SM6 Wedges were £129 Now £89

New Winter Clothes Drop of Under Armour & Galvin Green Stock

They look great so come into store and check them out.

Click here and get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.

Tour news

The heat is on

With the clock ticking down to the start of the Ryder Cup, all eyes are on the players who could make the difference at Le Golf National in Paris. The BMW Championship certainly gave us an insight into who’s shaping up nicely, with Keegan Bradley - who didn't make the USA Team - pipping Europe's Justin Rose to the title on the first play-off hole after both players finished on -20. It wasn't all bad news for Rose though, as finishing 2nd meant he became the world's number one golfer for the first time in his career.

The conclusion of the BMW Championship also saw Jim Furyk make his final Captain's Pick for Team USA, opting for big-hitter Tony Finau - despite Xander Schauffele's fine finish at the BMW. Finau might not win many tournaments, but he is remarkably consistent and a huge hitter, with 11 top-10 finishes in 2018. Schauffele will feel hard done by, but is certainly one to look out for next season.

Meanwhile, Europe Team Captain Thomas Bjorn may be ruing a missed opportunity to choose Matt Fitzpatrick as one of his wildcard picks, after the Englishman beat Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregaard in a play-off to win the Omega European Masters title in Switzerland. Fitzpatrick won the same tournament last year, and becomes the first golfer since the great Seve Ballesteros to defend the trophy – so he’s certainly following the right footsteps!

In your sight

Sightlines on putters might seem like a nice design, but they are there for a reason as they help you aim your putts more accurately, and help you centre the ball on your putter. But with so many different styles, it can be hard to know which one will aid you the most.

It’s up to you
Odyssey’s Red Ball putter features some of the most sophisticated alignment technology on the market.

The innovative Red Ball in the scope of the putter allows you to consistently get into the correct set-up position over the ball. Add Odyssey's Versa high contrast technology that helps you align the putter better, and this putter is going to be very helpful for a lot of golfers.

Something different
Alternatively, you might be a fan of Odyssey's O-Works Marxman Red putter, which is also available in a black finish.

If you have alignment issues with your putting then this model has been designed specifically for golfers like you, with a full-length alignment aid extending right to the back edge of the putter for improved performance.

explore Odyssey's range >

Having a ball

When you’re watching the pros you’ll often see them hitting shots with amazing distance off the tee, along with plenty of spin from around the green. The way they strike the ball helps achieve this, but the ball itself is a crucial component of their game.

New: 2018 Srixon Soft Feel

Here are two great options worth trying for a round or two. The new Srixon Soft Feel has been designed for players wanting to hit the ball further with more control, but without paying a premium price tag.

New: 2018 Srixon UltiSoft

The updated UltiSoft ball combines soft feel and extreme distance at an affordable price. It's ideal for players with mid-to-low swing speeds, who are seeking great feel around the greens, a higher launch and maximum distance off the tee.

explore Srixon's range >

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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