Gareth Hardy

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week we recap Tiger Woods’ ‘edge of the seat’ Masters win (what else would you expect?), we pit two of our favourite shoes head-to-head, and we have a enthralling Video of the Week that's sure to get your golfing juices flowing once again.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Gareth's Blog

Hi folks,

Well where do we start this week....

What an incredible display of golf over the weekend during the Masters tournament. It doesn’t matter if you are a Tiger fan or not but in my eyes, undoubtedly the greatest sporting come back that I have ever seen in my lifetime. Hugely impressive fortitude, determination & calmness on display. Well done Tiger!

With the first Major of the season now done its time to dust off the clubs, check that the grips are ready to go or invest in a new club or two to treat yourself. You would be unbelievably surprised at what a difference a new set of irons could do for your game and getting a custom fit session is key when thinking of making a change.

We have had a busy week in the shop this week with another drop of 2019 Under Armour clothing delivered. Take a look when you are next in. More stock has been arriving in store this week so come in and see what new garments you might be interested in. We also have a sale rale at the front door with 40% off everything on the rail. Come and grab a bargain quickly.

To finish off the week we had a surprise visit by the shop’s newest shop apprentice! Happy golfing in the sunshine this weekend folks!

Gareth

Bonus Ball

The Lucky Winner

The latest bonus ball was drawn on Tuesday with the lucky winner being number #15, well done to Gordon Taylor who has won a collection of Prestwick St Nicholas headcovers worth £90. All for just a £2 entry.

The next bonus ball has already started and this time up for grabs are any golf balls of your choice to the value of £80.

The lottery bonus ball is still going strong but there are 12 spaces left before someone scoops up the monster £1180 jackpot. It could be the best £20 you spend! There is plenty of golfing product in store for you to burn through those sort of winnings.

Coaching corner

Keeping the Width

Great work by Margaret in her pre-season swing check this week. Some great improvements in just one lesson.

We worked on keeping width in the golf swing particularly through the backswing which will aid Margaret in gaining a little distance and shallowing her angle of attack out on the down swing.

All of this can sound pretty technical, however during the lesson and after showing what the changes and benefits are, not to mention what they can produce it was pretty easy work. The lesson ended with a simple swing thought of ‘keep those hands high at the top of the back swing’.

If you want to work on your game get in touch by booking your slot today.

To book your session give the Pro Shop a call on 01292473904.

Lesson prices are as follows:

45 minute lesson - £30

45 minute lesson with Flight Scope - £35

Block of Six Lesson - £150 (Get one Free)

9 Hole on Course Lesson - £60 (Two Lessons in conjunction with Block)

If you need help or questions about getting booked in for a fitting session, either click here, call the Pro Shop on 01292 473904 or stop in. One of our staff will be happy to help.

Competition news

Saturday Medal

Saturday’s medal was played in a variety of conditions; the morning being decent conditions and pretty scoreable whereas later on the wind really picked up and it turned into a bit of a struggle.

Here are the medal scores:

1st - Stephen Nicoll 85-18= 67

2nd - Stewart Campbell 86-18= 68 BIH

3rd - Bruce Parker 79-11= 68

Product spotlight

An Amazing Piece of Kit

This week’s product spotlight is the brand new PowaKaddy C2i GPs trolley. Just newly in stock, this trolley is an amazing piece of kit.

It folds down really compact for easy transportation and takes up very little room in your boot. This trolley also has GPS built-in to it so it will give you distances to the front, middle and back of the green (even if you do hit your tee shot a bit wayward).

Come in and check this trolley out.

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

Special offer

Great Offers in Store

If you are looking for a great deal then look no further than Titleist Loyalty Rewarded Promotion which is available on the three best balls in golf, the ProV1, ProV1X and AVX. Order three dozen of any model, either online or in store, and you will receive one FREE dozen; probably the best value you will get this year. Free personalisation is also available so don’t miss out.

The Free 7 iron Regrip Promotion with the new Golf Pride Align Range is still running in store. These grips are designed to ensure that you get the grip in the right part of your hand every time so they are well worth a try. Just drop your 7 iron in so you can see for yourself.

The £20 bag trade in deal is also back for 2019 and it is a great deal not to be missed. Have a look at what bags are on offer in store from both Titleist and Callaway and we will get rid of your old bag for you.

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

Just weeks remaining

We've seen a lot of you catching the 'golfing bug' again in recent weeks, spending plenty of time out on the course. Now that the season is underway, don't forget to top up your ball pocket once again by taking advantage of this fantastic offer. Simply purchase three dozen Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX golf balls and get one dozen FREE. But hurry, as you only have until the end of April to place your order.

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Upcoming events

Upcoming Competitions

The annual Greensomes competition is coming up at the end of the month, if you are interested in taking part the member’s entry sheet is at the back door of the clubhouse.

The St Nicholas Open is still doing well in terms of applications from away players, if any of our members are interested in playing the entry sheet is still available in the Pro.

The Masters

Woods you believe it?

It would take a heart of stone not to have been moved by Tiger’s Masters victory on Sunday night. Sure, the American divides opinion when it comes to his off-course antics, but that should take nothing away from the magnitude of his victory at the most famous of tournaments.

Courtesy of TaylorMade Golf

Two-years ago, Woods required a nerve-blocker just to attend the Champions' Dinner and all but admitted his game was done. A spinal fusion surgery later and Tiger has completed arguably the greatest comeback of all time.

Tiger's triumph was matched by Molinari's misfortune, with the Italian squandering a two-shot lead on the back nine as he found the water twice in the space of four holes.

With the next two majors taking place at courses where the great man has won before - Bethpage Black and Pebble Beach - could we be in-store for something special in 2019?

A touch of class...

Our latest collection of clothing has been sitting in-store for a few weeks now and, in our opinion, there's never been a better selection. From loud to safe colours, regular to athletic fit, and bold to classic designs, we really do have something for everyone this spring.

Glenmuir Haddington polo

Available with our club's crest

Some of our favourite pieces have to be these club-crested beauties from Glenmuir, who pride themselves on their craftsmanship having supplied the European Ryder Cup team on numerous occassions in the past.

This stylish Haddington polo is one the best picks, with three great-looking colour options allowing you to stand out on the course for all the right reasons. Its subtle hexagonal print on the chest adds a little bit of flare to a classic two-colour design, and we think you'll love its four-way stretch fabric that offers such enjoyable comfort.

We have a host of club-crested product available in-store, which make for the perfect present for a loved one (or yourself) so be sure to pop in next time you're down the club.

explore Glenmuir's range >

Let the battle commence

Classic or sporty? Colourful or traditional? Style is a personal choice and with brands offering up any number of designs, we have never had so much choice when it comes to your footwear options. With this in mind, we pit two styles up against one another in the ultimate battle of the shoes.

Which will you choose?

The battle between athletic and bold purely comes down to taste but one thing is undeniable, both the Under Armour HOVR Drive and Fade RST 2 shoes will have you oozing confidence at address whichever one your taste swings towards.

In the blue corner we have the HOVR Drive that takes its inspiration from UA's running department. HOVR foam provides total comfort whilst the red detailing on the midsole adds a touch of class and contrasts perfectly with the white design.

In the red corner we have the Fade RST 2 that gives the wearer the choice of black or white colour styling. It features a moulded rotational resistance spikeless & spiked hybrid outsole for performance on the tee and the green.

Both shoes are worthy winners but which is your favourite?

We have a great footwear offering in-store so be sure to pop in and try some on to ensure you get the perfect fit.

explore the range >

Video of the Week

22 years on from his first Green Jacket, Tiger answered questions surrounding his ability to win another major title in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. Now there's just one question remaining: will he reach Jack's record of 18 major triumphs?

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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