Dan Whitby-Smith

This week's newsletter is packed full of useful topics to help you get the most from your game. As always, if there's anything you need help with or would like to discuss, give us a call on 01827 251139 or send us a message. Enjoy the read.

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Hello Golfers,

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Competition news

Ex-Captain comes out on top

It's great to see so many of you back playing and entering competitions, Saturday saw ex-captain Nick Geary triumph in the Captains Welcome Back Stableford with 39 points, and Sunday was our first board competition since lockdown. Congratulations Richard Hunt and Jake Williams, a superb 59 got them over the line just pipping Adam Kelly and Tom Wainman by 2 shots in the Sid Wharton Cup.

Board competitions are now coming in thick and fast and this weekend is our first singles board competition, the President's Putter. With the greens now hotting up and it being a medal, it'll be interesting to see if who can hold their nerve and go low to make the knockouts!

Pro's news

Keep on top of your game

Just a reminder, for those of you that are due to have a lesson shortly, please get in touch ASAP. My diary is currently full for the next 3 weeks and Matt's isn't too dissimilar.

Be sure to get your lessons booked in well in advance to keep on top of your game!

Shop news

Exciting things to come

I know it may seem too soon, but I'm keen to stay ahead of the game! I've seen a number of reps over the last few days, and I'm excited for you all to see the new Autumn-Winter clothing and accessories that we'll be stocking here in the Pro Shop. You'll start to see pieces appearing over the next few months, so keep an eye out for those.

Hopefully, you won't be needing to wear them for a while!

Ladies, you'll be pleased!

Many of you know I was planning on having a click and collect iPad that you can order from situated in the Pro Shop, but unfortunately, with current COVID restrictions, this is not currently possible.

Therefore, I have ordered some lovely ladies pieces for stock!

If you are interested in seeing more, I can show you catalogues from a safe distance. Come along and have a look!

Golf on Tour

A fantastic performance

Certain rounds make us mere mortals say “Wow!”.

Collin Morikawa had one of those rounds on Sunday. Justin Thomas really should have won the tournament - and when you sink a glorious putt from 50-plus feet for birdie in a playoff it’d be understandable to celebrate as you have - but, as I said, Morikawa had a “Wow!” round.

This was Morikawa's second PGA Tour victory. That might not sound too impressive as a standalone statement, but it's one more than the number of cuts he's missed so far in his youthful career. Just let that sink in for a minute.

It goes to show how consistent the top players are. So, rather than trying to hit the ball further, maybe we should all be striving for more consistency in our game? Share your thoughts with us using the button below.

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#468FCD ;text-align:left">Our recommendation to you

Being a single-figure golfer, there's a good chance that at least one club in your bag has been fitted to suit your swing. We're big advocates of custom fitting when it comes to purchasing new clubs and would encourage you to go through the process again if you're considering an upgrade to your set.

Changes over time

Whilst many of you have been custom fitted before, your specs are likely to alter over time as your swing changes.

Testing different clubs

This is the best bit about the fitting experience - trying out the latest products from multiple brand until you find the one you prefer.

Finding you the right club

It's the small tweaks that can make all the difference, something we'll do with you to ensure you walk away happy.

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You ARE good enough

A recent survey highlighted that nearly a quarter of golfers who haven’t been custom fitted before believe that they are not good enough to go through the fitting process. We're incredibly passionate about finding the best clubs for your game - no matter your golfing ability or experience - and an enjoyable fitting experience is the most effective way to do this and help you improve as a golfer.

Consistency is key

It’s nice to be able to hit the ball further and more accurately, and a custom fitting will help with that, but the main thing is to be more consistent so that your bad shots are few and far between.

Testing different clubs

This is the most enjoyable part for any golfer - trying out the latest equipment from different brands. It's not just about what performs best, but also about what you prefer in both looks and feel.

Finding you the right club

Once we have a club that you particularly like, we'll look at the finer details with you so it's perfectly set-up for your game. We appreciate it's a big purchase, so we want to ensure you walk away happy.

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Making life easier off the tee

The average golfer will use their driver between 10-13 times per round. That means between 50-75% of holes are relying on that one club for a good start. But how do you ensure you get that good start?

Finding the right driver

First things first, if you want to find the fairway with more regularity then you need to feel comfortable with your driver. This game is made so much easier when we're confident in playing the shot at hand.

Srixon's Z 785 driver

The Z 785 is specifically engineered to help you get the most from your driver. It's at this point when we have to admit it is surprisingly long too - an option that we'd certainly recommend trying.

see our Srixon driver range >

Video of the Week

Products are packed full of technology to help us play better golf, but we don't often get to see it. This is why we love Callaway's Triple Track Technology; it's visible and easy to understand. The question is: does it work? Well, watch our video to find out how we got on!

I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. If you need any help of advice please reply to this email or pop into the shop and we'll be delighted to help you. Dan and the Golf Team.

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