Paul Thomas

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week, we take a look at a rising American star, examine the importance of your wedges to shooting lower scores, and cast our eye over the advantages of having a golf bag suited to the wet weather.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Saturday Swindle

Division 1

1st Place: Dane Whittaker - 42pts

2nd Place: Glyn Thomas - 41pts

3rd Place: Logan Westley - 41pts

Division 2

1st Place: Philip - 42pts

2nd Place: Stephen Jones - 38pts

3rd Place: Jon Narduzzo - 37pts

Nearest The Pin Winner 16th Hole : Greg Baker

18 TWO'S Recorded @ £6.66

Ladies 18 hole Stableford

1st Place: Judith Wenman - 38pts

2nd Place: Rosemary Ford - 34pts

3rd Place: - 33pts

9 Hole Stableford

1st Place: Sian Martin - 17pts

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!

Double Dozen Deal

Double Dozen Deal on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls purchased until Christmas. Buy two dozen balls and pay only £76 (£38 per dozen), saving £12.

Pro's news

An all-American affair

Xander Schauffele showed U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk exactly what he was missing at Le Golf National, as he pulled off a stunning play-off victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Schauffele clawed back a three-shot deficit to fellow American Tony Finau, making birdies on the final two holes to force a play-off, before making another birdie at the first sudden-death hole to win his third PGA title. Schauffele was named 'Rookie of the Year' in the 2016-17 season, and is proving his credentials once again this year, despite switching equipment manufacturers at the start of the season.

If you’re also thinking of a move away from your current set of clubs, come down to the shop and we’ll get you fitted down to every last detail!

Request a fitting here.

Rules news

Preferred lies

Now that the clocks have gone back and we find ourselves edging towards winter, many golf courses will have introduced a Local Rule for 'Preferred Lies'.

When this is in force, it allows you to mark, clean (especially important if your ball is covered in mud like in this photo) and place your ball within six inches of where it has come to rest, providing it was on a closely mown area - i.e. the fairway.

If you're unsure on this or any other rule, please come and speak to a member of the pro shop team.

Bags of fun

Winter is coming, but we know that won't prevent you avid golfers getting out on the course to face biting winds, muddy shoes and, most of all, rain. Lots and lots of rain. With this in mind, it's more important than ever to have a golf bag which will keep your clubs and belongings dry during a downpour.

Introducing TaylorMade's offering

This is where a cart bag like the TaylorMade Waterproof comes into play. Featuring a 100% fully waterproof design and seven spacious pockets, you'll be able to store all your extra layers and winter accessories safe in the knowledge that they'll remain dry no matter what weather you encounter on the course.

The easy grab handles are designed to make this bag easy to lift from car to trolley, whilst the 14-way divider makes this bag a perfect combination of style and functionality - the key reason we think it'll prove popular amongst our members.

explore TaylorMade's range >

What do you take from this?

As golfers, there's nothing more satisfying than a shot which is perfectly executed - even if it is a rare occurrence for many of us. It could be a booming drive which splits the fairway down the middle, or maybe a wedge shot which stops dead, two feet away from the hole. In fact, when you consider how often we use our wedges during a round of golf - see the graph below - the latter is something that we should all be striving to achieve.

Average % of shots for a club golfer

So, what do you take from the graph above? In our eyes, it highlights just how important your short game is. We see a lot of you spending time hitting balls on the range, which is great, but don't neglect the less glamorous side of the game when practising - it's where your score is 'made'.

We can't stress the benefits of having wedges that are suited to every aspect of your game either. With a wedge like Callaway's Mack Daddy 4, we can take you through a custom fitting to find out which of its four sole grinds will help you strike the ball more consistently, as well as ensuring you have no gaps between clubs for the perfect wedge system.

Callaway Mack Daddy 4

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Spotlight: Glenmuir's Merino Superwool

There's more to choosing a sweater to buy than simply what looks best, as the fabric it's made from plays a huge role in its performance and how long it'll keep its shape.

Take Glenmuir's Wikie sweater for example: it's made from 100% Merino wool, which means not only does it stretch for a comfortable fit, but it then returns to its natural shape once worn.

view Glenmuir's range >

Video of the Week

Changing your swing to hit different shots can result in lots of different issues, so make things easier for yourself by following this simple tip from Major winner Graeme McDowell.

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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