Gareth Hardy

A slightly quieter week with lessons this week as Gareth is putting his own game to the test at the Scottish PGA Championship at Deer Park

Gareth is now pretty much caught up with things but the diary is now extremely busy. Pop into the shop or phone to book your slot in advance to ensure that we get you a golf lesson. The diary is just about full for September so don’t wait too long.

Competition News

There was no club competition taking place this week, with next one scheduled for the 5th September, however, a shop sweep did take place in slightly breezy conditions.

On Saturday Paul Steven carded a great score of 39 points to beat Stratton Macdonald on countback. In third and fourth place were Scott Carruthers with 38 points and Gary Tierney with 37 points.

Two’s for the day paid £19.50.

Congratulations gents, all your winnings will be paid straight into your account in the shop.

My regular sweep on non-competition days has been well received by a proportion of you die-hard golfers out there and I am happy to continue with this option. However, as some participating competitors are approaching these rounds as they would under normal competition play I would not like the sweep to add to the issue of slow play. This was never my intention. The golf course pace of play protocols has been fully investigated by the Clubs Committee and require an extended tee off interval as well as a restriction to a 3 ball format in order to maintain.

These protocols are not in place during non-competition days.

Therefore, if you wish my pro-shop sweeps to continue I urge you to follow these simple rules:-

1. These sweeps are exclusively played using the Stableford format.

2. You do not need to complete every hole to remain in the competition

3. Do not waste time finishing the hole for anything more than a net bogey.

4. Be aware of your position on the course at all times.

5. Don’t hold up groups behind you.

6. Enjoy the competition but remember not everybody is playing in it.

Slow play causes severe irritation and is the most common complaint received at the club, so please don’t let my sweep contribute to it.

Please be considerate and enjoy your golf.

Wednesday and Saturday sweep

We run a sweep on every Wednesday and Saturday that there is no club competition on. It will be open to anyone playing on those two days, male or female.

Entry is entirely voluntary. Ideally please let us know via email whether you will be taking part if you have a tee time booked that day or alternatively, we will be taking entries on the day.

The competition rules will be set out as follows:

- Entry will be £4 per player which will include two’s and sweep, entry of both will be compulsory.

- Payment for entry will be accepted via cash (providing hand sanitiser is used prior to handling cash) or by contactless card payment.

- All winnings will be paid onto your shop account if you either have a two or win.

- The format will be Stableford, full handicap.

- You will keep your own score and the score of your playing partner. No exchanging of scorecards.

- Once you have completed your round you will verbally confirm your scores with each other. Again, no swapping or signing of cards.

- Upon finishing the 18th hole and making sure that scores are correct, you will call them into the shop where a staff member will keep a record of scores and any twos.

Custom Fitting

There is nothing better than standing over every shot with the confidence of knowing you have equipment that is perfectly suited for your game. It can’t go anywhere but down the middle of the fairway, onto the green or in the hole, right?

If you are thinking of getting a new set of clubs and want to feel this confidence over the ball then make sure you come along and get custom fitted for your new clubs. Gareth works with the latest FlightScope technology to accurately give you details of everything you do in the golf swing and what happens after impact, from club path to ball speed to carry distance. With a wide range of shafts and heads to try during a fitting session, you will be able to find the perfect combination for your game and achieve maximum results.

Pop into the shop or give us a phone on 01292473904 to get booked in and find that new confidence in your game.

Ladies Locker

Autumn Scratch Salver - Thursday 27/08/20

This was the 5th competition in our abbreviated season and despite extremely wet weather, 33 ladies braved the elements to compete. The results are as follows:-

Rosalind Purdom won Division 1 going out in 40 coming back in 39 with 2 birdies and 8 pars beating Robina Gilbertson by 4 shots.

Fiona Millar won Division 2 going out in 52 coming back in 52 with beating Christine MacLeod by 1 shot.

Lesley Wilson won Division 3 going out in 71 coming back in 58 with beating Sheila Stafford by 1 shot.

Well done everyone who participated.

Ladies,

Just a reminder to you all that we are stocking ladies shoes, socks and gloves in store all year round should you need anything. Please stop in and have a look if you need anything.

Product Spotlight

New PING putters

This weeks product spotlight is the brand new putter range from PING, The PING Heppler range. PING, for years, have been challenging for the best putters in golf and with this new range, they have not disappointed. The Heppler putters offer a solid face for golfers who enjoy a firmer strike, feel and sound when putting. A steel and pressure-cast aluminium head provide great forgiveness and show tremendous accuracy and consistency on the greens. With high quality, contrasting copper-and-black finish to the heads, not only does this putter range look incredible but they also provide easy alignment when you stand over the ball. This range also comes as standard with an adjustable, black chrome shaft, adding to the amazing look of the putter and provide a simple and effective way of tailoring the putter to your specific characteristics and stroke.

As always, anyone is more than welcome to pop into the shop and have a look and these tremendous looking range of putters.

Heppler Mallet

Heppler Blade

Special Offer

Many of you have taken advantage of the amazing Garmin S40 promotion that has been running over the last few weeks. We only have two watches left in stock so don’t miss out on picking up one of these watches for only £239 along with a dozen of Callaway’s new Triple Tack Chrome Soft Balls completely FREE.

The Titleist Limited Edition golf Bag offer is still on-going but there are only 7 spaces left. Buy any dozen pack of Titleist golf balls and choose a free square on the board. The winner will receive a Limited-edition Titleist Tour Bag. Normally these cost around the £300-£350 mark so it is well worth taking part in. Pop in-store and we will help make sure that you are using the correct Titleist golf ball suited to your game.

Garmin S40

Golf on Tour

Top two showdown

What better way to finish a PGA Tour event than a shoot-out between the world’s top two players?

Dustin Johnson, World No. 1, needed to nail a winding 43-foot putt over a ridge on the final hole to force a playoff… And he did. The putt lasted an incredible 10 seconds.

World No. 2 Jon Rahm must’ve felt sick heading out for the first playoff hole. If he did, he hid it well. The Spaniard made DJ’s miracle putt look mediocre as he sunk one from 66-feet for victory. That’s what I call pinch-yourself golf!

If you’d like to learn to putt a little more like Rahm and DJ, or work on any other part of your game, send us a message via the button below and we'll be happy to help.

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Your clothing, our crest

It might be a little cooler now than it was during the recent heatwaves, but it really is perfect conditions to take to the course. If you are looking for something to keep you warm when the temperatures do drop - especially during those chilly evening rounds - we have a beautiful range of Glenmuir clothing available in the pro shop.

Glenmuir clothing - available club crested in-store

Above you can see a few of Glenmuir's latest sweaters. With a choice of cotton, lambswool and even cashmere, the brand is renowned for excellent craftsmanship in its products.

If this wasn’t tempting enough already, you can now have your stylish Glenmuir layering emblazoned with the Prestwick St Nicholas Pro Shop logo. Pop by the pro shop to see the quality first-hand!

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Pairing you with your perfect irons

We mentioned last week that you may want one or two hybrids to replace your longer irons because they’re more forgiving. This week, we’re putting irons under the microscope. Ask yourself: How do they slot into my full set of clubs?

Callaway Big Bertha B21 Irons

You need to be sure that there are no big gaps between your hybrids and irons, as well as your irons and wedges. You want a smooth transition through your bag, with clubs that can get the most out of your game and not punish mishits too much.

Callaway’s brand-new Big Bertha B21 irons are the irons when it comes to forgiveness. With a wide sole and increased offset, it’s so easy to feel confident standing over the ball. The A.I. engineered Flash Face Cup and new Visible Tungsten Energy Core combine for easy launch, faster ball speeds and incredible forgiveness!

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

Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club
Grangemuir Road
Prestwick
KA9 1SN

Phone: 01292 473904

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