Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to enjoy the beautiful weather of late and get out on the golf course for a round of golf. This week’s email is packed full of great features. Be sure to scroll down to the Video of the Week to see some amazing Harry Houdini moments from the European Tour. We’re also talking wedges, landing spots when chipping, and we have our monthly quiz for you to give a go (this might just be our best yet!). Stay safe and enjoy the read. Gareth.
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It starts with a UK Swing Since our last newsletter, Rory McIlroy – the number one ranked golfer in the world – has said he “had a hunch” that September’s Ryder Cup will be postponed. Whilst no decision has been made, the European Tour has confirmed it'll be returning 'behind closed doors' in July. The first event will be the British Masters at Close House; the first of six consecutive tournaments on British soil. Who knows, maybe by the time the second UK Swing comes around in October – Dunhill Links, Scottish Open and BMW PGA Championship – things may look a little different. Let us know what you think by sending us a message here.
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Hi Folks, The long wait is over. We are all back golfing again if you have managed to get a tee time that is. I have never seen tee sheets fill up like it has over this first week or so. It is great to be back looking after you all and we have somehow managed to keep the good weather while you have all been slashing those golf balls about out on the Links. Thank you to everyone who has popped in and picked up a little something this week. The purchases of packs of tees, bottles of water, gloves, shirts, fairway woods and electric trolleys have been so very much appreciated. Things are going to change slightly with regards to how the shop is operating for the next little while so please have a read of the shop news section for more detail. |
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Click/phone, order and collect is going to need to be a massive part of my business in this initial lockdown easing period so please make use of us and the service. Call or phone ahead of your tee time if you need something and we will process the order as well as take payment over the phone and have it ready for your collection when you arrive. Here's a little starter deal for this week’s newsletter. Antibacterial face masks. Re-useable and keeps anti-bacterial properties for up to 20 washes. Only £12 each or two for £20. Available in white and black. I look forward to catching up with those I missed last week. Stay safe out there, Gareth |
The NHS draw is now officially closed with us raising a whopping £1535 for the NHS. Well done to everyone who took part. It was for a fantastic cause. I have made the donation to the NHS charities together campaign. The link is below along with confirmation of the donation having been made. The proshop prize draw will be taking place this weekend and winners will be chosen at random. All winners will be listed in next weeks newsletter. Prizes will be non-refundable at this time I’m afraid. A video draw will be made for you all to watch in anticipation. Thank you all once again for taking part. https://www.nhscharitiestogether.co.uk/ |
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After further guidance from governing bodies this week there are going to be a few changes in how we currently operate the shop. The one in one out system will no longer be in effect as of Wednesday 3rd June. No person will now be allowed to go into the shop until further notice. A desk with pro shop staff will be stationed at the door of the shop to look after check-in and collect any product on the shop floor for you. This is a tough way to sell products as I’m sure many of you can appreciate, but we need to stick to guidelines set out to us and make sure that we do everything possible to keep everyone safe. You will start seeing video footage of what we have in stock as we go through this period as well as footage of any special offers we have or new arrivals to the shop. All of this will be in our newsletters and on our social media platforms if you have not already subscribed to them, they are as follows; Facebook: Click here. Instagram: Click here. Please like and share the pages to as many of your online friends as you can. |
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I am asking for your support with this as I know, having been in the retail side of the golf business for a long time now, how important it is for the customer to be able to see, pick up or feel a potential purchase. As mentioned in the pro’s news section, we will be asking for anyone wanting to make a purchase, where possible, to please call ahead and allow us to have it ready for your arrival. However, if you do arrive a touch early and would like to purchase something, we will still be able to do this for you as well. Thank you so much for your support in this. |
Well, the Lockdown challenge is now over. Thank you to all who took part. From chipping in the dark, putting indoors and setting up mini-courses in the back yard. I had a great time watching them all. To be honest, the marker was set pretty high in the first week and it was always going to be a tough one to beat but the Lockdown 2019 challenge winner is……Alan Hume with Harry the chipping ball collector. Well done Alan, you have won a dozen Callaway Chromesoft golf balls. Click here to watch the video. |
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I plan to re-commence coaching from week two all being well, but this is subject to how everything is going. I will be in touch with anyone who has asked me to give them a call regarding booking lessons. If you have not been in touch but would like me to give you a call to book you in. Please drop me an email on garethhardygolf.7@yahoo.com or call the shop on 01292 473904. |
Thank you to everyone who has got in touch for getting a custom fitting booked in. I will not be doing any custom fits for the first week of opening to allow me to get the shop organised again and to try to make contact with all of my suppliers. The large majority of suppliers are still closed or operating on a very small scale at the moment, but my understanding is that a few will be opening over the next few weeks. I do plan to start fitting in the second week of opening but I will be in touch with all on my contact list shortly. Thank you all for the support and patience. |
We have a fantastic offer on Callaway Chromesoft Truvis golf balls. One dozen for £30 or two dozen for £50. We have limited stock and once they are gone they are gone. They normally retail for £37.99 per dozen so it’s a super deal at the moment. It’s time to think of getting your clubs regripped if you feel they are starting to wear a little. We have a great selection of grips available and we aim to turn your clubs around in 24-hours. Your clubs will feel brand new with a new set of decent grips on them. Speak to a member of staff who will help you choose the right grip for your individual needs. Loyalty rewarded… Titleist’s Loyalty rewarded promotions are back again along with free personalisation on ProV1, ProV1X and AVX. Take advantage before the deal ends. Sadly, we all loose balls so you can never have enough. Stock up for the season with your personalised number and message. Srixon’s 4 for 3 promotion is also still running with free personalisation, there is limited time left on this one so make sure you place your orders quickly. |
All comments about the golf course have been fantastic this week. I am desperate to get a game myself when some free time will allow. But once again well done to John and his crew for all the hard work they have put in. I think John was last seen in a quiet dark corner on his knees praying for some well-needed rain. Here are a couple of photos of the first morning and first shot hit to get lockdown behind us. Click here to watch the video. |
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Golf's greatest comebacks Everyone loves a comeback. Europe's remarkable victory in last year's Solheim Cup immediately springs to mind. But, as much as we love watching it happen at the time, can you remember the details? Our monthly quiz for June will test your knowledge in this department. If anything, it's a great excuse to relive some of golf's most memorable moments. Good luck!
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