Gareth Hardy

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we ask you to settle a debate that we've been having, we answer a question that we hear all too often in the shop, and we take a closer look at some of the products sitting on the shelf.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Another busy week

Once again we have had a busy week in the pro shop with new product landing, Gareth’s lesson diary being busy and playing some golf as well.

This week we have taken delivery of some new Wilson Staff clothing to add to the range in store and also out new PowaKaddy GPS rental trollies have arrived in so if you forget your trolley one day consider hiring one them and see how their built in GPS systems can help you around the golf course.

Gareth was holding the last of his ladies lesson clinics this week which by the sounds of things the ladies were able to take a lot from to get there swings ready for the new season stating so hopefully they can put everything that they learned into practice. If you missed these classes there will be more later in the year or if anyone is looking for lessons come in and book a slot while space are available.

Most weeks now in the newsletter we mention the importance of custom fitting is to ensure that your clubs are right for. This week I was at Titleist fitting centre at Craigielaw Golf club which once again was an eye opener for me. My whole bag has actually changed by taking out two rescue clubs and replacing them with some new irons due to the recues spinning to much. This change has also allowed me to go from using three wedges to four which will take a bit of getting used to. This is something I wouldn’t have done without being fitted so the benefits of the extra wedge will hopefully help my short game.

This week is also the start of Calum’s tournament playing season. His first event is at Carnoustie Golf Links so all the best to Calum in that event and for the rest of the season.

Hopefully we’ll see many of you this week.

Mark

Coaches corner

This could really help your game

Have you ever taken a 9-hole on course golf lesson?? If not it is well worth doing as it gives us an insight into your entire golf game and allows us to discuss golf course management and try various types of shots which cannot be created on a practise area. If you are interested in trying a 9-hole golf lesson, give the shop a call and book your slot today. The cost for a 9-hole lesson is £60 or if you buy a block of 6 lessons you can use two of those lessons towards the on course lesson.

Book yours today.

The teaching diary is very busy at the moment with the next available slots being the week commencing 7th May. There was a typo error in last week’s newsletter.

Make sure, if you are considering getting lessons that you come in and get them booked as soon as possible as Gareth’s diary will continue to fill throughout the season.

This years teaching diary times will be as follows and can be subject to change on a weekly basis if Gareth is away playing in a Tartan tour event:

Wednesdays 13:00 – 19:00
Thursdays 13:00-19:00
Fridays 11:00 - 16:00
Sundays 10:30 -12:00

Click here and get in touch if you would like to book a lesson.

Competition news

Wednesday's medal

Wednesday’s medal was the 5 club competition. Some people thing that having less clubs makes it harder but others think it makes it easier to make a club selection decision and I’m sure that you’ll all agree that this week’s winner selected the correct clubs for his. Well done to Paul Tomkinson who carded a fantastic nett 65, I wonder if he’ll have 5 clubs in his bag for the next medal.

Saturday's medal

Saturday’s medal was the RAF Victory Trophy and there was plenty of good play required to win this competition. There were 4 players tied for first with nett 67’s so well done to Chris Rigby who won with the best scratch score and also to Neil Jones, Richard Lorimer and John MacMillan who tied on nett scores.
Well played to all the players who took part in the competitions, Keep up the great scores!

Ladies locker

Ladies news

Well done to this weeks Flag competition winner Katie Hodge who used up her strokes and finished 1 metre away from the 18th Hole. A superb effort.

The ladies clinics over the past week have all gone well and have been well attended with some fresh technique in their heads I expect the scores and handicaps to tumble….here are some action shots from the swing check session.

Product spotlight

Wedges

We all like to hit long drives but no matter how far you can hit the ball you can still miss the green and that’s why it’s important to have the correct wedges in your bag.

It has been proven that depending on how often you play your wedges can lose spin drastically, a study by Titleist showed that you after 75 rounds of play your wedges can lose up to 10 feet of stopping power which makes it so much harder to be accurate.

The correct bounce options can also affect how accurate you can be around the greens. For courses like ours at St Nicholas with tight lies around the greens less bounce can help you to nip the ball of the turf whereas higher bounces can make that more difficult.

We have a great range of wedges in stock from Titleist Vokey’s, Ping Glides and Callaway Mack Daddy’s with demos available to try and also to providing fittings with so why not pop in so that we can make sure that your scoring clubs are perfect for improving your game.

Click here to watch a video on the Vokey Groove wear and spin performance.

Logo Clothing

Wilson logo clothing has also just landed this week with a range of different coloured shirts and wind layers available.

These are some fantastic pieces that are perfect for the summer weather when it arrives and at a great price point as well.

Pop in and get a brand new bargain in the shop.

Monthly Poll

Time to settle the debate

When it comes down to watching golf on TV there are two types of tournaments: birdie feasts where the winning score is double-digit under par and the level-par struggle where victory is secured with a 72-hole total somewhere around par.

Sometimes the world’s best tear apart the courses they’re playing – supposedly the hardest tests in golf – by booming drivers 320+ yards on every hole and leaving just a flick to the green. But there are also times when they seem almost human, scratching around in a desperate attempt to salvage a par like in The Open Championship.

So, the question we’re asking is: which do you prefer to watch? Do you like to see birdie after birdie on TV or does the ability to grind out pars with the occasional birdie make for better viewing for you? Let us know by clicking on the link below.

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Shop news

Special offer

This week in the shop, the special offer is on our new CHAMP grips. A new set of grips can make your clubs feel as good as new and are often needing to be replaced a lot more regularly than many people think they should be.

We have the special offer of TWO FREE grips in any of our CHAMP range when you regrip a full set of clubs, with the deal including the popular Kevlar grip and half chord grip. With FREE fitting of the grips included, make sure you pop in to the shop and take advantage of this great offer.

One week left to take advantage

It's been great seeing so many of you take advantage of our latest promotion. Whether you want to stock up on balls for the season ahead or simply want one dozen FREE, now is the perfect time to get yourself sorted as we're offering you four dozen for the price of three on personalised Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.

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The 3rd generation is almost here

Landing in-store early next month will be the brand new XR Speed driver and fairway wood from Callaway. The main attribute of the range is the increase in speed, which ultimately leads to greater distance – something we are all looking for. With ladies and men’s options available, click on the button below if you want to be one of the first golfers to try it out.

Rule of the week

Do you know the rules?

Taking the stance consists in a player placing his feet in position for and preparatory to making a stroke.

True or False

Find out what the answer is in next week’s newsletter.

Did you get the answer to last week’s rule?

Which is correct regarding bunkers?

A. Sand spilling over the margin of a bunker is part of the bunker.
B. A tree growing in a bunker is part of the bunker.
C. Grass covered ground within a bunker is not part of the bunker.

Correct Answer:C

Covered ground within a bunker is not part of the bunker.

Explanation Definition of "Bunker"

Upcoming events

Callaway fitting day

We will be hosting a Callaway fitting day on Tuesday the 1st May from 15:00 – 20:00. All the latest product will be on display and available to hit on the day with a Callaway technician on hand to offer his expert advice on all things Callaway. There will be no obligation at all for you to purchase anything after attending the day.

Feel free to come along and give some new product a hit.

Fitting slots will be limited so please get in touch as soon as possible to book your slot by either popping in to the shop or giving us a call on 01292 473904.

Consider a smart new look

As it seems to do every year, the Masters has ignited the season and prompted many of you to dust off your clubs and take to the course.

If this is you and you haven't been in the shop recently, make sure you come and take a look around as we have some fantastic new products sitting on the shelves, including our club crested range of apparel.

This Glenmuir Hatfield polo is a great option as it combines a modern look with subtle detail to create a really stylish shirt. It's made from high-performance stretch fabric that is manufactured to work with your swing; a huge benefit of buying golf-specific clothing from us rather than a cheap polo from the high street.

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Are you a V or X?

When it comes to golf balls, there are two questions we hear on an almost daily basis, both concerning Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to let you all know the answers...

What’s the difference between V and X?
Both of the Pro V1 balls are designed to provide long and short game performance, but there are subtle differences from tee-to-green.

While both feel soft, the Pro V1 is a little softer and has a penetrating flight that delivers more roll from the tee, whereas the Pro V1x feels firmer and flies higher.

Which one should I play?
If it’s a straight shootout between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, then you’re going to benefit from distance, control and feel either way.

Both models are used on tour by players such as Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, but it really comes down to your personal feel preference and which characteristics suit your game, which we can discuss during a ball fitting.

watch our video >

Seen something you like?

We understand the convenience of shopping online, which is why we have our own Click and Collect solution in place.

It houses lots of the latest golfing products to hit the market, including stuff that we don’t stock in-store, all of which you can purchase online and collect from us in-store at your leisure. Click on the button below to explore our range.

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Srixon Free Ball Personalisation - from £19.99

Video of the Week

Improving your short game is a sure-fire way to lowering your handicap, so investing in new wedges that are perfectly suited to your swing is a must. Watch this video as Foremost TV takes a closer look at the new Vokey SM7 wedges that have recently arrived in-store.

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and if you require any additional help or advice please contact me in the golf shop.

Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club
Grangemuir Road
Prestwick
KA9 1SN

Phone: 01292 473904

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