Ian Burnett

Hello Golfers,

I hope you’ve all been making best use of the Bank Holiday and found some time to practice on your game! The weather is set to be fair, not quite the same heat as we had Bank Holiday 2018, but smashing golfing weather none the less!

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Ladies Section

In the ladies’ section this week, The Ping 4BBB was contested, which had 19 teams of 2 playing in a better ball format. It was Helen Stainforth and Judith Wise that came through to win with an excellent score of 41 points to take the title. Geraldine Moss and Lucinda Hallett came a close second with a very good score of 39 points.

Tuesday Stableford

We were very pleased to see 40+ entries once again for the Tuesday Night Stableford. Further a testament to the event and one that we are very proud to see doing successful, we thank you for your support of it as always. It was a 3-way tie at the top this week which had to be settled by count-back. Well done and well played to Martin Old, Michael Sheridan and Gordon Reekie also shot 36 points.

The Prince of Wales

The Prince of Wales was held on Saturday. Held in high esteem, The Prince of Wales is named after the club captain of 1928, who later went on to become King Edward VIII before abdicating voluntarily in 1936. Michael Sheridan kept up the fantastic form for the week to shoot a score of 70 off the blue tees. It will be his name that will be added to the dining room walls, congratulations!

Shop news

New Scotty Cameron Putters

Scotty Cameron Design putters have over the years established a reputation for creating high quality milled putters with classic and clean designs. New for 2019 are the Phantom X mallet putters.

The Phantom X line replaces the Futura family and features 5 striking new designs with a total of 9 different options to make sure that there is a Phantom X putter to suit every golfer.

They will retailing at £379.00.

Take a look the ones we’ve got in stock – which one takes your fancy?

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

Upcoming events

What’s coming up?

A reminder that the Tuesday Night Stableford will be running as normal on this coming Tuesday 4th June. If you’re a member that has never played in the TNS and have always wondered what it is, we would urge you to come and participate – the more the merrier! Simply pay £4.00 entry in the shop when you arrive, and we’ll take care of arranging a game for you. The great thing about TNS is it gives you a chance to meet members that you might not have met before, in a light-hearted environment. There’s the option to stay after your round and eat dinner cooked by Chef Jo and her team; thus, getting even more out of your membership. It starts at 14:00 this Tuesday and every Tuesday this summer. Please come along!

The Rutland Trophy is being held a week on Saturday (8th June) and will be played off the Ancaster Course. Measuring at 5046 yards with a SS of 65, the significantly shortened golf course gives you plenty of opportunity to go for the green with your tee shot’s in order to make your score around the Par 68 golf course. Fix yourself up a partner, and pop in the shop before you play to pay your entrance fee!

Pro's tip

Hole 3

We always say that as a professional golfer that getting through the first 6 holes in level par is a fine start to the round - and hole 3 makes no exception.

An ideal tee shot is one that pitches between 180-200 yards with a slight draw (to hold the fairway) – but beware, taking too much club and leaking it out right could find the bushes.

Similarly, a tee shot that starts too far left will find the rough, making the approach blind with an abandon for control.

Make sure to aim further right with your second to counteract the gradient of the fairway – take the two putts and run to the next!

1 gap, 2 options

The term 'gapping' is commonly used to refer to the yardage distance between each of the wedges in your bag. We want to break this thought process and get you to think about gapping for your entire set, because any unequal gaps between clubs will have a detrimental impact on your game.

Gapping at the top end

One part of your set that needs careful consideration is how you transition from your irons into your woods. Lots of golfers struggle to hit their longer irons and instead opt for a replacement hybrid or a more forgiving option, which can lead to large gaps between clubs if you're not careful.

So, what's the solution? Well, take advantage of our services and professional advice, and we'll make sure you have the perfect club/s to fill any gaps at the top end of your bag.

What are your options?

We'll start with Titleist's 818 hybrids. There are two models to choose from: the 818 H1 is a tremedously forgiving option that launches high into the air for impressive distance, whilst the 818H2 is aimed for those after precise yardages and control.

If you're a confident ball-striker, it might be a case of looking at a utility iron like Titleist's T-MB. More forgiving than a traditional muscle back iron, the T-MB delivers a high launch and faster ball speeds for ultimate performance.

So whether you're after a hybrid that will land softer into the greens or a utility iron that is perfect off the tee, speak to a member of the team about your choices.

explore Titleist's range >

Get your kicks on this summer

Now that the better weather is upon us, it's time to pack those waterproof shoes away in the garage and step onto the course in a stylish new pair of breathable kicks for the summer months ahead.

Why not try the FJ Flex?

No one wants to take their shoes off after a round to reveal a less-than-desirable whiff.

Fortunately, that is no longer a concern thanks to this shoe from FootJoy, which focuses on breathability and comfort to keep your feet feeling fresh all day.

However, that is not even the best bit!

The Versa-Trax outsole has been engineered for perfect on-course performance with wear-to-the-course versatility, so you'll be getting maximum bang for your buck.

So, what better way to prepare for the warmer months than by coming down to the pro shop and trying on a pair of FJ Flex shoes before you head out for your next round?

shop FootJoy's range >

Spotlight: Mizuno Swing DNA

It's great to see that the penny has dropped with so many of you when it comes to the benefits and importance of getting custom fitted for any equipment purchases.

One brand that has taken custom fitting to the next level is Mizuno, and their Swing DNA software is unlike anything else on the market today. Watch this video to find out why the Swing DNA is so special.

find out more >

Hope you enjoyed our newsletter and have a great weekend.

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