Gareth Hardy

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week we look ahead to the finale of the European Tour, cast our eye over the best wedge for distance control, and also show you some of the best golfing holidays on offer this winter.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Hi Folks,

The competitive golfing season is now at an end with last Fridays Gents prizegiving taking place. All four of us from the shop attended the dinner and a good night was had by all with a good speaker and great food prepared by Grant and his team. Well done again to all of the trophy winners who were collecting there prizes.

The playing season is also over for the Pro’s as Gareth competed in his last Tartan Tour event last week at the Scottish PGA Championship. Sadly it wasn’t his week with a couple of costly holes in both rounds causing him to miss the cut.

So with the last event being played Calum managed to finish above Gareth in the Order of Merit despite missing the final event so well done to him, although if you speak to Gareth about it I’m sure he’ll be happy to tell you that he won more prize money than Calum over the year. Suppose we’ll just have to let them argue it out about who the real winner is.

Remember to keep dropping in for all of you winter golfing essentials that are now available in store. We have a variety of waterproofs, pullovers and other essential winter accessories that you won’t be able to go without this winter.

Have a great week.

Mark

Coaching corner

Are you struggling to score

It might be easy to lose the motivation for golf in this type of weather but that makes it the perfect time to start working on your game so its ready for next season. Putting together a lesson plan for the winter period is the best way to make sure there aren’t any parts of your game letting you down.

Gareth offers individual 45 minutes lessons for £30 to get you started for some quick changes but if you want to work on your game over the winter the block of 6 lessons for the price of 5 (£150) is the best way to get a proper winter plan in place.

Are you struggling to score on the course or want to know what part of your game to start working on first? On course 9 hole lessons with Gareth are ideal for this as he can see hat you are doing on the course and suggest what you may need to change or even how to approach a certain shot. These can be booked for £60 or you can use two of your block lessons together.

Once you’ve worked on your game and feel like your swing is working well gapping sessions are also available. So many people don’t take enough club or don’t even know how far their clubs go so gapping for only £35 can help you hit more greens and save a lot of shots.

If you need help with your game get a lesson booked in by either calling in to the shop on 01292 473904 or stopping in, this can be done in advance or if any early cancelations are available we can let you know. One of our staff will be happy to help.

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

Ladies Locker

New Range

Ladies we’ve got a brand new range in which is perfect for this time of year. With winter hats and gloves to keep you warm or dry as well as plenty of different accessories that you could use for the golf course or even as gifts.

If you are also looking to glam up your look on the golf course then look no further than the new winter hat range. These new fashion knits feature fabulous silky faux poms with soft fleece inner linings and are made from the finest materials such as Merino wool, Mohair, Alpaca and cotton.

So why not come in and have a look to see how you can style up your golf game.

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

Product spotlight

Prepare for winter

The winter golfing season is officially on us now as I’m sure you can all tell. The colder temperatures, wind and rain are now a daily occurrence and there is now no better time to get yourselves some new waterproofs and all weather gear.

There is nothing worse than going onto the course to battle the elements and end up soaked to the skin with no way to get dry or absolutely frozen to the bone.

Pop into the shop to have a look at all the top branded winter weather gear from Under Armour to Sunice, Glenmuir and Sunderland.

We will do everything we can to get the right garments for your needs.

Special offer

The Perfect Gift

With Christmas coming up a simple gift idea for any golfer is a dozen balls and if we are all serious enough you can always do with more golf balls.

So from now until Christmas we are offering the Number 1 ball in golf.

The ProV1, for only £36.99 down from £42.99 so grab one of the best bargains while you still can.

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

Tour news

Moliwood go to battle for top spot...

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Cleveland CBX

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Cleveland’s CBX. The cavity back design gives you the forgiveness you need when faced with a difficult pitch shot, as well as short game versatility. The centre of gravity is positioned behind the face, which aids the feel and also gives you supreme distance control, meaning you’ll be confident of avoiding danger both in front and behind the green.

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Spotlight: Skechers Focus 2

Picture the scene: you've walked off the golf course after being drenched for the majority of your round and head for the changing rooms. You take off your golf shoes and what do you encounter?

With a waterproof shoe like Skechers' GO GOLF Focus 2, wet socks and damp insoles will be a thing of the past. What's more, it is sleek and low-to-the-ground to provide incredible stability in all conditions.

watch our video >

Video of the Week

The new TS drivers from Titleist have been causing quite a stir around the club since their launch last month, and it's easy to see why when you watch this video review.

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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