With the new golfing season approaching, once again come the match play competitions in the form of the Jubilee Bowl and Summer Fourballs. Just a quick reminder to everyone that would like to take part, that there are less than 2 weeks left to enter! So don't miss out on a chance at some silverware and pop into the Pro Shop to enter before time runs out.


 

FootJoy's new range of shoes for 2017 are now available in store. Some fantastic new shoes for the 2017 season including the remodelled HyperFlex 2.0 and the all new Pro/SL. 

Pro/SL men's golf shoes provide superior feel with Fine Tuned Foam (FTF) for supple cushioning and a perimeter weighted outsole design for superior stability, the tour proven standard for spikeless performance. 

Pop in and have a look for yourself at what true comfort looks like.


The Number 1 ball in golf just got even better!!!

Now available in store is the new ProV1 and ProV1x from Titleist. The new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls offer total performance for every player. Each element is precisely formulated and designed to work together to deliver the performance you need on every shot. 

The choice is now clear, whether you choose the total performance of the V or the X, you're making the best choice for your game.


 

Q. In the Monthly medal, Jim, Gordon and Colin were scheduled to start at 8.00am. All players were present at the first tee at 7:56 am. Jim started at 7:58 am, Gordon started at 7:59 am and Colin started at 8:00am. What's the ruling?

Find out next week.

Did you get the answer to lat weeks rule? 

Q. Graham and Johnny are partners in the summer four-ball competition. On the 4th green Graham has a long putt for a five, while Johnny has a shorter putt, on a similar line, for a four. Their opponents concede Grahams shot. Graham subsequently putts out, providing Johnny with a good read. Is this permitted? 

A. Rule 2-4 does not cover the question of whether a player may putt out after his next stroke has been conceded. A player incurs no penalty for holing out in such circumstances. However, if the act would be of assistance to a partner in a four-ball or best-ball match, the partner is, in equity, disqualified for the hole. Rule 1-4 Decision 2-4/6.




Are golfers fore-going safety?

It's time for a rant. From our very first adventures onto a golf course we're encouraged, not demanded, to scream 'fore' if our ball is going off line. We've all had to do it, both for ourselves and playing partners, when we see a miss-hit flying towards another golfer on the course who we're frantically hoping would just move out of the way.

So why is it that when the tour pros skew one left or right, where hundreds of spectators are lined up along the edge of the rough, do they not see the importance of shouting 'fore'? Take Pat Perez for example. On Sunday he saw a stray tee shot clatter into the head of a spectator on the 12th, before firing another loose drive into the leg of another spectator on the 15th. And guess what - no shout of 'fore' on either occasion.

Perez isn't in the minority either, it happens far too often. Shane Lowry's tweet (seen above) hits the nail on the head. Let's hope more players follow his mindset.

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