Gareth Hardy

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter, keeping you up to date with all the latest news, events and offers from here at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club. We hope you're having a great week on and off the golf course.

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Pro's news

Hi Folks,

It has been a busy week so far with all the members rushing back onto the golf course after the course being close for most of last week for the Scottish Senior’s Women’s Championship. The event was a huge success and all the ladies had nothing but praise for the condition of the course.

I managed to get away to a couple of different courses this week taking advantage of the reciprocal agreement at Lundin Links. The course was looking in fantastic condition and was great to play in the current weather. The course is looking rather brown just like our own so was playing like a real links course, I would recommend that you head up there if you can because it’s a great track. I also played an open competition over at The Roxborough which was playing tough with firm fairways and long rough so it was a hard day on the course but was still a great track. Gareth also had a tournament this week at the Hayston Pro-Am. Sadly his scoring wasn’t his best so we both had some poor scores this week playing in competitions but hopefully his game will pick up for Scottish Open Qualifying.

With the Open Championship coming up this month we are running a sweepstake in the shop which might interest some of you. If you like a gamble come in and pick a number for £5 and you’ll be given a player and if your player wins The Open then you can pick a New Scotty Cameron of your choice from our range in the shop so come in and give that a go.

Pros Day entries are also starting to fill up so if you want a specific time then get in fast, after last years success its going to be a busy day so don’t miss out.

Hopefully see you all this week to enjoy some golf in the sun.

Mark

Coaches corner

It's not an easy game

We can all find golf hard at times, that’s probably the easiest part about the game, how difficult it can. So why would you allow your equipment to make it even harder.

Over the last few weeks I have had a number of members coming for custom fittings for new equipment and the number of them that have been using equipment that completely doesn’t suit them almost matches the number of fittings. With the technology that now exists within golf clubs being fitted is more important than ever as you can now walk away with a set that fits your swing almost perfectly.

If you are interested in getting fitted for some new clubs then pop in and speak to one of the team so that you can see the benefits for yourself.

The teaching diary is still very busy at the moment with the first available slot being on Wednesday the 20th of July.

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. You can also check with us to see if he has any cancelations so that we can get you in the diary as soon as possible.

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

Let’s get your game ready for the season ahead.

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

Ladies locker

Well played Ladies

Well done to Turnhouse Golf Clubs Isla McRone who beat Karen Ballantyne form Craigmillar Park golf club 4&3 in the final of Nett Match play of the Senior Scottish Womens Open Championship held here at the club.

Sheena Wood from Aberdeen Ladies Golf Club beat Elaine Moffat of St Regulus Ladies Golf Club by 2 hole in the handicap matchplay.

Rule of the week

Do you know?

If a player hits a wayward shot and proceeds to play a provisional ball, what is the procedure?

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

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

Mark and Calum are paired together in a charity Pro-Am. Mark has started brilliantly with three birdies at the first 3 holes whereas Calum has started with a double bogey at the first, a shakey par at the second and a three putt bogey at the driveable par 4 third hole. Standing on the 4th tee, Calum asks for a swing tip from Mark to try and help kick start his round. The other players in the group question this. What is the ruling?

Answer

Do not ask for advice from anyone except your partner or caddie or give advice to anyone other than your partner: Stroke Play=2 Strokes, Match play=Loss of hole.

Product spotlight

Remarkable distance with exceptionally soft feel

This week the New Titleist AVX golf ball arrived in store. AVX is the newest addition to the hugely successful ProV1 line which utilises Titleist’s breakthrough core, cover and aerodynamic technology. AVX is a premium performance golf ball for golfers who prioritise distance and extremely soft feel with a piercing, low ball flight. It has been engineered to be the lowest flying, lowest spinning and softest feeling high performance golf ball in the Titleist line. Why not try a sleeve of this new ball and see what it does for your game.

Golf Specific Sunglasses

With all the sun that doesn’t seem to be going away it’s even more important to protect your eyes, and also make it easier to see the golf ball fly. Why not invest in golf sunglasses of the highest quality?

If so, check out the wide range of sunglasses for golf from Sunwise.

One of Britain’s best designed sunglasses made specifically for golf, with many different styles and colours available why not come in and see how you can see your golf this summer

Special offers

An offer not to miss

It’s always good to have a fresh and breathable shirt on to help keep you comfortable, especially in this heat. This weeks special offer is when you bay any shirt you can get £10 off of any other shirt purchased. Doesn’t matter what brand you buy, it’s across all instore shirts.

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

Celebrate the summer of sport

From Wimbledon to the World Cup, our summer calendars are jam-packed with a range of sporting events taking place all over the world. To celebrate, any golf holiday booked through our partners at Your Golf Travel between now and the end of July will receive a FREE polo for the lead booker. Where are you going to go for your holiday?

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A Free Grip

The free 7 iron regrip promotion is also back and this time it is the Golf Pride CP2 Wrap Grip.

If you are after a grip with a soft texture with industry leading grip then why not try this grip, you won’t be disappointed.

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

Upcoming events

Pro's Day

Its just over a month till Gareth’s second Pro’s Day as Club Professional. Its going to be another fun but competitive day for the members and any guests that they may wish to bring along. We are now taking entries in the Pro Shop, it is a two-man team event and the cost of entry for the day is £30 a team which is payable at the time of entry.

It will include refreshments on the day and don’t forget to bring your pennies to beat the pro. Tell your friends and get booked in as soon as you can as spaces are limited.

Tour news

A vital factor...

The Ryder Cup countdown is well and truly on. Last week the Le Golf National hosted HNA Open De France and gave everyone a true indication on what we can expect when the two teams tee it up at the end of September, with only 26 players finishing under par after the four rounds. The spoils went the way of Europe’s own Alexander Noren with a fine final round of 67 which was enough to win by a single stroke.

Across the pond it was a further victory for the Europeans with Francesco Molinari winning the Quicken Loans National with a final round 62, consequently winning by a staggering eight strokes. This is Francesco’s first win on the PGA Tour and his second win of the season following up on his BMW Championship win at Wentworth in May.

There is something we can certainly take on-board from this week’s Tour successes, the importance of finding the fairway from the tee. Both Molinari and Noren’s driving accuracy was at 75% which proved to be a vital factor in their respective victories. With the ground conditions becoming firmer day by day it’s important we have control of the golf ball. With this in mind why not consider taking a long iron or a fairway wood for safety on holes you would normally go for the driver? The additional ground support at this time of year can be a big advantage.

If you are struggling with firmer ground conditions or are missing that ‘go to’ club then please click here to get in touch.

Blade or mallet?

The past few months have seen us talk a lot about the importance of using clubs that are suited to your game because, ultimately, they’re going to give you the most help when out on the course. One piece of equipment we haven’t touched on yet, which needs just as much attention, is your putter.

How do you narrow down the options?

If you come by the shop to buy a new putter, you’ll be faced with an array of styles. From different head shapes and alignment guides, to various lengths and grip types.

So how do you know which one will help you hole more putts?

There are some trends you can look to. Larger mallet putters like this PING Sigma G Craz-E tend to suit golfers with straighter putting arcs, while they are also a little more stable to help with shorter putts.

In comparison, blades like this PING Vault 2.0 B60 can usually help those of you with more of an arcing stroke, while some players also prefer the feel a blade offers.

Of course, the most sensible thing to do is come to us once you have a shortlist and we can advise you on which model will best suit your stroke type and take you through a full custom fitting. Just imagine how many shots you could drop by holing more putts.

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The joys of twilight golf

June 21st marked the longest day of the year in the UK and as the weather continues to improve, now is the perfect time to squeeze in a game after work. If you do, be prepared for twilight golf by ensuring you have both of the following.

Sun protection
This Under Armour Playoff polo offers an impressive 30+ UPF protection to ensure you can enjoy all the benefits of the sun when you’re out on the course without the risks. It also boasts a dynamic four-way stretch fabric and moisture-wicking material that keeps you cool – two golf-specific technologies that often go unnoticed.

Lightweight mid-layer
You don’t want to get caught out when the sun starts to go in and temperatures drop, so it’s sensible to carry a lightweight option like this Under Armour Windstrike vest. Its windproof construction offers protection and warmth, while chest and back vents enhance its breathability so you don't overheat.

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Spotlight: Titleist's new AVX ball

It's been a long time coming but Titleist's brand new golf ball is finally available in the UK, and we have some sitting on our shelves in-store.

The AVX is a premium performance ball and is the lowest flying, lowest spinning and softest feeling option within Titleist's range. With six balls in Titleist's line-up for 2018, come and speak to a member of the team about which is best for you.

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Video of the Week

This week, on Tips from the Tour, we offer advice on how to play the one shot that everyone wants to play: the spinning chip.

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

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