Paul Thomas

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we highlight an ace week for Eddie Pepperell at the British Masters, we focus on how important it is to hit the fairway, and we look at some products that can help your game.

Enjoy the read!

Competition news

Saturday Swindle

Division 1

1st Place - D Jones 45pts

2nd Place - S Chedzey 43pts

3rd Place - F Daviss 42pts

Division 2

1st Place - T Sterry 41pts

2nd Place - M Wilson 41pts

3rd Place - B Mitchell 41pts

Nearest The Pin Winner 16th Hole : Jon Owen

28 TWOS Recorded @ £6.21

Ladies Greensome Foursomes

1st Place - A Marr/ A Jones 36pts

2nd Place - J Morgan/ V Willetts 34pts

3rd Place - L Johnson/ S A Morgan 33pts

9 Hole Stableford

1st Place - M Williams 18pts

Studio news

Trackman Studio

With the weather now starting to feel more like Autumn, come into the studio and work on your game.

This is a great way to keep your game sharp and work on your golf swing during periods of bad weather.

Click here and get in touch if you are interested or give us a call on 01633 893271

Shop news

Xmas Draw

The Pro Shop Christmas Draw is BACK!

Pop into the shop too draw your tickets!

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

Galvin Green Offer

All Remaining Galvin Green Polo Shirts are 50% OFF!

Get them before they're gone!

Shoe trade in

Now in-store we are giving you the chance to come in and swap those old, broken, miserable shoes in for £20 OFF a brand new pair of the new FootJoy ContourFit shoes.

With winter approaching it is the best time to get prepared for when the weather unfortunately changes!

The FootJoy ContourFit shoe is a great shoe and with £20 OFF it is a hard bargain to beat!

Come in-store and take a look and see if you can find your winter shoes!

Click here to contact us and register your interest.

Pro's news

Moliwood go to battle for top spot...

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

Rules news

A bone of contention for golfers...

Double hitting is a bone of contention for golfers, as it can be difficult to tell when a playing partner has hit the ball twice. The current rule for double hitting (14-4) states that if a player strikes the ball more than once during a stroke, the player must count the stroke and add a penalty stroke for two strokes altogether.

However, with the new rules of golf coming into play on 1st January 2019, Rule 10.1a will state that if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once during a single stroke, there will be no penalty. This is down to the fact that as the double hit was not the intention of the player, it was deemed unfair for the player to be penalised.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Callaway Mack Daddy 4

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Callaway's Mack Daddy 4. The MD4 has its main grooves horizontally milled for that extra precision when hitting towards tight pins. You also won't have to worry about shooting the ball over the back either, thanks to the club's Micro-Grooves, which help to boost spin further, letting you attack the pin with confidence.

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Spotlight: Skechers Focus 2

Picture the scene: you've walked off the golf course after being drenched for the majority of your round and head for the changing rooms. You take off your golf shoes and what do you encounter?

With a waterproof shoe like Skechers' GO GOLF Focus 2, wet socks and damp insoles will be a thing of the past. What's more, it is sleek and low-to-the-ground to provide incredible stability in all conditions.

watch our video >

Video of the Week

The new TS drivers from Titleist have been causing quite a stir around the club since their launch last month, and it's easy to see why when you watch this video review.

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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