Gareth Hardy

Hello Golfers,

With the winter coming in we were quite lucky at the weekend with the weather we had allowed a lot of us to get out for one of few games in nice weather we have remaining.

Talking about nice weather Gareth and Mark were sunning themselves up in sunny Benidorm last week for 5 days enjoying the summer we haven’t had. They played 4 different rounds of golf whilst they were away also had a couple of drinks and some time to chill by the pool in between (that’s a sight for sore eyes). Both of them had a great time and are delighted to be back to the Scottish weather and back to work.

As for myself, I was away up north at Dornoch all weekend which is possibly my favourite golf course in Scotland at my final event of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a high finish to end the season but overall a positive season and can start winter work towards next season now.

With lots of new winter products still coming in please pop in and have a look at our great new stock and get yourself geared up for the winter spell coming.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Enjoy the read, Calum.

Competition news

Arrol Cup

The annual Arrol Cup Scratch competition took place last Saturday and all of the players got a fantastic day for it. Scoring wasn’t at its lowest this year with only two scratch 68’s being returned as the lowest score. This just shows that the course was defending itself well.

The course was presented in fine order which was good to hear so congratulations must be given to our greenkeeping staff. It was also good to see a group of our own juniors trying to have a run at the championship, going by some of the scores it must have been an eye-opener for them.

The eventual winner was Rickie Gray from Cathkin Braes who returned 68, 69 for a total of 137. The leading St Nicholas player was George McKay.

Congratulations.

Coaches corner

Prepare for 2020

We’re now heading to the business end of the golfing season when you should all be starting to think about how your season has gone.

Have you reduced your handicap?
Have you enjoyed your golf this season?
Do you understand your golf game and swing?
What parts could you improve on?

The wintertime is the perfect time to sort your game out and get ready for the 2020 season. Book a block of lessons for the wintertime and get working on your game. No matter what the weather with the indoor facility you are covered and can work hard at improving things.

Pop into the shop or give us a call and get your lesson block-booked as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. We were very busy last winter with lessons and with the shorter days it is important that you book your slot.

You can also click here to request your lessons.

Shop news

Bonus ball section

The ever-popular bonus ball that is running in the shop carries on and another great prize is up for grabs. Don’t miss out on your chance of winning 2 dozen Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Balls. At £2 a square or three for £5, all the spaces will fill quickly and you won’t want to miss out.

Product spotlight

This weeks product spotlight is the stunning new Callaway MD5 Jaws Wedge.

This is the fifth model released from Callaway in conjunction with master wedge builder Rodger Cleveland and this new wedge is set to make waves in the wedge market.

These premium heads exude quality and superiority from every angle, while also delivering a soft and satisfying feel no other wedge can match. Two high-end finish options: Platinum Chrome and Tour Grey.
Innovative JAWS groove design with extremely sharp edge radius works with Callaway’s new proven Groove-in-Groove technology to impart more spin for precise control.

Callaway has expanded the range to fit the needs of every golfer no matter what conditions they play in. With 23 different loft and bounce combinations to try, they will fill fit in your bag perfectly.

Pop in-store and have a look for yourself, you won’t be disappointed.

Click here to request a wedge fitting.

Last chance for this special offer!

The brand new Under Armour Daytona Storm jumpers that have just arrived in the shop. With the newest technology, these jumpers are perfect for this time of year as autumn approaches. These jumpers are perfectly suited for the wind and cold conditions that are a high possibility in the coming months.

In stock we have two new colours schemes for the jumpers for 2019 so make sure you don’t miss out.

The special offer we are putting on is if you buy one of the new jumpers, we will throw in an under armour shirt at half price, costing you only £100. This offer will definitely get snapped up as we come into this time of year and stock will definitely fly out the door.

ake sure that you pop in and get yourself one. We will be more than happy to help find your size and answer any questions you may have.

Shop survey

Not long left to have your say

Sorry if you're reading this having already completed our Customer Survey - which we know many of you have - but we'd love it if we could get a few more people to fill it out.

It involves answering a series of multiple-choice questions about your golf equipment, both what you currently use and what you'd be interested in using in the future.

So, if you'd like to help us improve the service we offer you in-store, please click on the button below.

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These jaws have some bite

You’ve seen the film, now play the wedge that bears the Jaws name as Callaway’s fifth-generation Mack Daddy breaks cover with a new groove design that creates plenty of bite around the green.

Callaway's JAWS MD5 wedge

These wedges are all about trying to maximise spin so you can hit your wedge shots with confidence. It sounds ideal and it's achieved by a brand new JAWS groove design, which boasts extremely sharp edges for increased spin and control.

Callaway has continued with its Groove-In-Groove technology and it's the combination of this and JAWS grooves that produce such impressive results. Why not come down to the pro shop to give them a try yourself?

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Winter is coming

Have you ever noticed how much harder you need to hit your putts in the winter compared to summer? As surfaces begin to slow due to longer grass and wetter greens, the need for a little extra effort on your putting stroke becomes clear.

Should you change your putter?

As putts need to be hit harder to get the ball going the same distance as they do in the summer months, using a heavier putter certainly won’t do you any harm.

The thought here is that a heavier putter will do more of the work for you, allowing for a smooth and more controlled putting stroke.

Whilst still being relatively lightweight compared to some putters, Scotty Cameron's Phantom X 12 putter is certainly an option we'd recommend you trying thanks to its optimised weight distribution.

Come and see us in the pro shop and we'd be happy to help you find the perfect putter this autumn.

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 putter

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Spotlight: Boa Fit System

It's not always easy to keep up with the latest trends in fashion or to understand the newest technology that comes to market.

One such thing that we would definitely recommend you trying is the Boa Fit System, which is a replacement for more traditional laces on golf shoes.

We have a brilliant video that explains it in detail if you click the link below but, in short, it allows you to find the perfect fit at just a few turns of the dial - it really is effortless. Come in the shop and try a pair of Boa shoes on to see for yourself.

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Video of the Week

Enjoy this week's video as we recap Danny Willett's tremendous final-day performance at the BMW Championship from Wentworth, Surrey.

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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