Ian Burnett

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we find out which 50% of golfers you fall into, we highlight some new bags for you to consider, and we preview the week's biggest sporting event.

Enjoy the read.

Shop news

Motocaddy Trade In!

Has your trolley seen better days? Is it time to upgrade to a Lithium Battery? Why not take advantage of Motocaddy’s fantastic £50 cashback offer on all Lithium powered electric trolleys.
Purchase an electric trolley from Motocaddy via the Pro Shop and we’ll deal with the rest!

We will register your new trolley on your behalf and arrange for your old trolley to be sent to Motocaddy. Upon delivery of your old trolley to Motocaddy, they will credit £50 straight into your bank account! It really couldn’t be easier! Prices start from £449 on Motocaddy Lithium powered trolleys.

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New member of staff

As some of you may have noticed, there is a new face in the shop. Having started work on 05.06.18 we are delighted to welcome Cameron Hornsby to the Pro Shop team. Cameron may be a well-recognised face to some as he has been a member of the golf club for the past seven years and has always wanted to pursue a career in Professional Golf.

Cameron has all the qualities required to be an exceptional Golf Professional and will be looking to play as much golf as possible in the summer months to meet the handicap criteria set by the PGA to relinquish his amateur status and commence the PGA training programme this October.

If you haven’t already been introduced to Cameron, please do pop into the shop and say hello. Both Nick and I are looking forward to working alongside Cameron. I am also pleased to say that I’m now the tallest member of Pro Shop staff! (Never thought that would happen)

Captain’s Weekend Special Offer

We have an exciting special offer for the whole week in the build up to Captain’s weekend of 2018.
Purchase any item in the shop with a face value of over £50 and be entered into a prize draw to get your money back! Any purchase over £50 made between 25.06.2018 and 01.07.2018 will be entered into the prize draw.

Qualifying criteria:

Lessons are not included within the prize draw
Item must be paid for in full in the week of Captain’s Weekend (not sold on to shop account to be paid at a later date)
Purchases over £200 will be entered into the prize draw, however should you win the prize only £200 will be refunded

Winner to be announced on 01.07.2018 at 19:00 – winning prize will be credited onto your shop account.

Are you sorted for Father's Day?

For those of you wondering, it's this Sunday, 17th June. But our question still remains: are you sorted for Father's Day? Buying a present for someone isn't always as easy as it sounds, which is why we're helping you out this year. For just £159.99, you can buy a Garmin Approach S20 watch, in a choice of four colours, which will make the perfect gift this Father's Day.

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Competition news

TNS #10 - 19.06.2018

This coming Tuesday’s TNS will start at a later time of 14:30 to allow for the Ladies Championship in the morning.

Tour news

The toughest test in golf?

Golf’s second Major of the year is upon us and what a fascinating week it’s set to be in New York. Shinnecock Hills plays host to the 118th U.S. Open and it’s the fifth time that the American links has had the honour. The lowest score to date? A meagre four-under-par.

The course is an absolute brute, measuring nearly 7,500 yards and that’s with only two par-fives. One hole that we must pick out is the 252-yard par-three second. If the breeze gets up - and with Shinnecock Hills being a links course near the sea it’s likely to - and the second plays into the wind, will we see a few drivers come out? What a sight that would be!

So, who to look out for? Well, keep an eye on Ian Poulter as he tops the leaderboard after round 1. It might be tough for Phil Mickelson. The lefty is still searching for the Grand Slam and a win at this week’s U.S. Open would see him finally complete his quest, at a course where he finished second last time out in 2004. But after a first round of +7 it's unlikely. Tiger Woods will always get a lot of attention but he at +8 is unlikely to feature. Rory also struggled to a +10 round so we look to the likes of joint 1st round leader Dustin Johnson and 6th placed (2 shots back) Justin Rose as major winners to show the way.

Oh, and if you weren’t aware, the FIFA World Cup has started and it's the Le Mans 24hr weekend too. What a choice.

Which 50% are you in?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the key to unlocking lower scores lies in improving your short game. Having the correct technique is one part of the journey to achieving this. The other is making sure your wedges are the correct grind and bounce for your swing, as well as having a set of wedges that are evenly gapped to cater for any distance.

Poorly gapped wedge system

Correctly gapped wedge system

50% of you are like the first graphic
If you’re working hard to get your handicap down to single figures, it really will pay off to dedicate more of your practice time to your short game and the shots you need to improve in the scoring zone. As you can see with the graphics above, the wrong wedge set-up can lead to an awkward 35-yard gap and more difficult half shots, which is why we always recommend a gapping session or fitting.

With Mizuno you have plenty of options, including this popular S18 wedge, which comes in 18 different lofts between 45° and 62°. It means whether you’re looking for a two, three or four wedge set-up in your bag, we can get your yardages gapped perfectly.

watch our video >

36 holes? Trolley and cart bag required

Longer days and better weather brings with it the option to play 36 holes in one day. If you’re the type of golfer who loves to make the most of a full day’s play, it’s well worth considering a spacious cart bag to accompany you.

Never get caught out
Some of you reading this will be avid trolley users, whether that’s due to their ease of use or the many health benefits, so a spacious cart bag can be the perfect companion when you want a full day’s golf. It allows you to pack for any eventuality.

Take this Pro-Series bag from Motocaddy for example. It weighs just 3.8kg, yet it boasts seven spacious pockets, including one to keep your valuables dry and one to keep your food and drinks chilled. You also get a scorecard holder and an external putter well that fits oversized grips, as well as a practical 14-way top with full-length dividers.

learn more >

Hope you enjoyed our newsletter and have a great weekend.

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