Ian Burnett

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter.

This week sees us take a look forward to the next major, we preview something rather exciting that's new in-store, and we recap the funniest moments from the European Tour in 2018 in our Video of the Week.

Enjoy the read.

Tour news

Coming Soon

It’s only a week on from Tiger’s historic and memorable win at Augusta National where he secured his 15th major championship – he now only needs 3 more to draw level with Jack Nicklaus major tally.

I hope you all enjoyed the action wherever you may have been watching it. Many of you may still be re-living Masters Sunday, however, good news is on the way!

Due to a revised Major schedule the USPGA will be held from the 16-19th May. It’s the first time that the USPGA has not been contested in August since 1972. Will Tiger make it 16 or do you fancy someone else for it?

In the world of golf…

The PGA Tour arrived at Harbour Town Golf Links for the RBC Heritage, with the players competing for a Tartan Jacket (instead of the famous Green Jacket like the week before). It was C.T. Pan that came through to take the title and clinch his first-ever PGA Tour Victory. He finished out with a 4-under 67 to beat Matt Kuchar by one shot. Dustin Johnson had an awful 5 holes between 11-15, playing them in 7-over – something which we can all relate to I’m sure!

The PGA Tour travels to TPC Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this week, catch this innovative pairs competition on Sky Sports Golf from 8:30pm on Thursday 25th April.

Competition news

Weekly Round Up

Tuesday brought about the first meeting of 2019 for the Tuesday Night Stableford and a great one it was. There was good scoring all-round but it was Stephen Farr that took the honours with a great score of 38 points; closely followed by runner-up Ian Moss with 36 points.

The Ladies Stableford scoring was just as good this week - Maxine Padley and Yvonne Waudby tied in Division One with scores of 34 points; with Maxine coming out on top due to countback. In Division Two, runaway winner Heather Cooil kept up the good form with an excellent score of 43 points, Helen Macleod-Smith came runner-up with a great score of 37 points.

We hope to see even more of you this Tuesday where the weather is set to remain warm.

Shop news

New season, new grips

Are you feeling like your golf clubs are a bit worn and tired? Fear not, you don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds on a new set of golf clubs to get that new club feeling.

Re-gripping ones clubs is a much less expensive option and one that can extend a set of clubs lifetime for another season! Take a look at Golf Pride’s new ALIGN Technology grips…

From the front they appear just as normal grips (as shown in the first picture), but once you turn them over you can see that the ALIGN Technology is a red strip that one put on a golf club, protrudes out giving the player better feel in the fingers, which should help many golfers feel that the clubface is square at address.

Tour Players like Rickie Fowler and Eddie Pepperell have already turned to ALIGN Technology grips to help their game.

They come in Tour Velvet, Z-cord, MCC +4 and the popular Multi-compound.

However if you prefer a round grip then we’ve sure to have something in stock to suit your game.

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

Keep a watch on your game

Technology: it’s a word that scares some of us whilst excites others. When it comes to technology in golf, there’s no question that it has helped evolve the way we play the game for the better. For example, GPS golf watches really do make knowing how far you have left to the green or hazards as simple as quick glance at your wrist.

Introducing Garmin's Approach S40 watch

First of all, this GPS watch is multi-functional and super stylish making it the ideal companion as your everyday smartwatch and game-changing piece of tech out on the course.

Over 41,000 pre-loaded worldwide courses feature with precise distances to greens, hazards and doglegs displayed on its colour touchscreen.

The S40 really is a stunning watch and unbelievably practical. Find out more by clicking on the link below.

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The alternative chip

You’re just off the edge of the green but too far back to putt through, or on the cut line between fringe and the rough meaning the putter is a no-go; what do you do? Attempt a belly-wedge or try your trusty 7-iron? Both can be a risky move. If only there was another way...

Leave the wedge and opt for your hybrid

Chipping with a hybrid is one of the most underused tactics in the game today and one that could transform your round if used correctly.

The loft on the club and extra weight in the head will ensure the ball will lift just enough through the rough stuff and onto the green as if you were playing a chip-and-run.

The key to mastering this is all about control through the shoulders and positioning of the hands. At address, it's important to keep your feet close together with your hands placed closer to the bottom of the grip than the top (as seen above). Try to maintain a V-shape between the clubface and your shoulders and swing as if you were putting, but remember to accelerate through the ball.

Give this a go next time you're on the putting green and let us know how you get on.

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Video of the Week

Watch this video as we take a look back at the top 10 funniest moments on the European Tour in 2018. Which of these made you chuckle the most?

Hope you enjoyed our newsletter and have a great weekend.

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