Hi Folks,
I hope you all had a good week of golfing. Another busy week for us in the shop this week. Mark has returned from his trip to Rome for a week, I suppose the assistants need a break from time to time as well.
We have a couple of promotions this coming week including the Garmin Father's Day promotion as well at the Srixon golf ball performance packs. You will be receiving info on them all shortly so keep an eye on those mail boxes.
Have a great week folks.
Gareth
How good is your downswing??
Attacking the golf ball in a correct or good manner is vital in keeping your ball in play and striking the ball well. Roughly 80% of you will be making a poor downswing which in turn leads to a poor strike and poor ball flight control.
This week I had Gavin along for a session and as we can see in the top picture his angle of attack is far too upright and what we would class as 'over the top'. On the downswing his club is bisecting his neck which tells us that he is now in an 'over the top' position which will lead to the club cutting across the ball with what will more than likely be an open clubface. A fade/slice is highly likely to be the outcome.
In the picture on the right we straight away notice an improvement, the shaft of the club is flatter and bisecting his right shoulder on the downswing and we now have a good chance of squaring the clubface up and attacking the golf ball on more of an in to out swing path. From this particular position chances are likely that we would see a straighter or very gentle fade shot which will play around the golf course consistently.
This can be a tough move to work on and I would highly recommend doing the work with me helping you out as there are certain check points that will keep you on track. To book a lesson call the shop on 01292 473904 or pop in and see us.
Congrats to
Chris Ireland who won the June Medal with a great score of 66, nett 64. I believe he put a ball out of bounds on the final hole and still managed the good score.
Sandy Buchanan also managed to post a 66 but with his handicap had to add a shot to his score to post a nett 67. Great shooting gents.
Silver
1st -
Susan Dumigan - 73, 2nd -
Linda Thompson - 75, 3rd -
Sheila Shedden - 76 (after countback)
Bronze
1st -
Wilma Scott - 72, 2nd -
Sandra Carruthers - 74, 3rd -
Margaret Coutts - 77
Just a quick reminder for the ladies clinics I will be running on the following dates:
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Tuesday, 13 June - 1pm - Short Game (1 space left)
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Friday, 16 June - 1pm - Putting (2 spaces left)
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Monday, 19 June - 1pm - Short Game (6 spaces left)
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Friday, 23 June - 1pm - Putting (8 spaces left)
The cost of each clinic will be
£9 per person per session, this will include a scone and coffee. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as there will only be a limited number of spaces per class. Payment will be due at time of booking.
A player may replace or remove a divot which is folded over but not completely detached which interferes with his/her backswing.
A - True
B - False
Find out what the answer is in next week's newsletter.
Did you get the answer to last week's rule?
Answer: A
Explanation: He may practice in accordance with Rule 7-2, provided a practice stroke is not made from a hazard and he does not unduly delay play. See Decision 7-2/1.
Playing a golf ball that suits your game is vital in gaining consistency. Using the same type of golf ball allows you to generate a good feel around the greens as well as consistent distance control.
We have been lucky enough to secure a few of the Srixon Performance Packs for 2017. This gives you the opportunity to purchase a pack of 3 sleeves for only
£15.99.
Saving you a 33% on the retail value. The pack includes a sleeve of AD333, AD333 Tour and Ultisoft giving you the opportunity to trial which Srixon ball best suits your individual needs.
We only have a limited amount of packs in stock and once they are gone they are gone, so hurry in and get yours today.
We have a large variety of crested summer shirts available with many '2 for' offers on. If you feel like your summer wardrobe needs re-stocking and brightened up, pop in and have a browse.