Adrian Newboult

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition to Leeds Golf Club's weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week on and off the golf course.

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Shop news

It's back for winter!

The Winter League in The Golf Cave is back. Get some competitive practise in the warmth this winter.

Play some of the world’s top courses and win money - there will be prizes each month and for the overall Order of Merit winner.

Get your pals together for some fun during the dark evenings.

Speak to Ady or Andy for more information.

Click here to register your interest.

Bonus ball draw

Congratulations again to Nick ‘The Beard’ Smith who won this week’s bonus ball draw for a second consecutive week.

Pop in and pick a number, if that number matches Saturday’s bonus ball, you win.

Speak to the pro shop for terms and conditions.

Competition news

Saturday Stableford

Well done to O. Broome on winning Division one with a fantastic score of 40 points. In second place was D. Stirk with a score of 37 points and also with 37 points but just missed out on countback was R. Ellam.

The winner of Division two was W. Thackray with a score of 36 points. In second place was S. Bray and in third place was M. Arrowsmith, they both had 36 points but just missed out on countback.

Well done to J. Lineham who was the Division three winner with a great score of 37 points. In second place was P. Hudson with a score of 36 points and in third place was G. Hartney with a score of 35 points.

Sunday Stableford

Congratulations to G. Thompson who was the Sunday Stableford winner with a score of 39 points. In second place was S. Adkins with a score of 38 points and in third place R. Davenport with a score of 38 points.

Please do remember to sign in on the computer before you go out to play an put your score in after you’ve finished.

Pro's tip

Tip of the month - playing in the autumn/ winter!

Conditions have changed and I’m sure you’ll all agree that winter golf is here, good and proper. Because of this, we need to make one or two slight changes to our game to keep shooting low scores. Here are my top five winter golf tips:

1. Take more club - The ball isn’t going to fly as far since the air is colder and it will not run much when it lands.

2. Wrap up warm - The body doesn’t swing as well as it normally does when it’s cold.

3. Chipping - When chipping, give the ball more ‘air time’. During this time of year, you don’t know if the first bounce is going to be soft or not so fly it a little further.

4. Keep an eye on the ball after you’ve hit it - We're surrounded by trees and there is a lot of leaves around. Keep watching the ball a little longer or you could find yourself having to come and buy more balls.

5. Patience - Have patience and accept that even a well struck shot or putt might not react the way it ‘should’.

Bonus tip:

Have fun and enjoy it out there. If the ball isn’t behaving or you feel that you’ve turned up with some one else’s arms, then look around and take in how beautiful the scenery is.

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Promotion news

It keeps on getting better and better

Between now and the 31st December 2018, if you purchase a new Motocaddy S-Series Lithium trolley, you'll be able to claim a FREE Motocaddy cart bag worth up to £199.99. But that's not all! In addition, we'll slash £50 OFF the price of S3 PRO and S5 CONNECT models during the promotion. What's not to like?

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Tour news

Westwood wins again

Lee Westwood rolled back the years to claim his first European Tour title since 2014, as he shot a flawless final round of 64 to win the Nedbank Challenge. The Englishman carded six birdies and an eagle on Sunday, finishing three shots clear of overnight leader Sergio Garcia, who finished on 12-under.

Westwood, who is a former World Number One, mentioned in his post-round interview that he has "got a bit of a process" he’s going through with his golf swing, which is helping him see and hit better shots. It goes to show that it’s never too late to make swing changes, even if you’re a top golfer. What part of your game needs working on?

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Pro's news

Just remarkable...

With the new Rules of Golf coming into play in January 2019, it’s more important than ever to pay close attention to the laws of the game; something which European Tour hopeful Gian-Marco Petrozzi found out the hard way last week.

Petrozzi missed out on a potential place in the final stage of Q-School, after being penalised two strokes for ‘improving his line of play’. The Englishman was playing his final hole and had to hit a shot over a fairway bunker – to pace his yardage, he walked through the bunker and then raked his footprints in the sand before hitting his shot, resulting in an infringement of Rule 13-2 (improving your line of play).

If you’re ever unsure of a ruling whilst out on the course, be sure to give the pro shop a call or come and speak to us after your round. We're here to help!

Tick another off your list

It's time to stop putting it off - Christmas is getting closer and closer, so you need to consider what will be going under the tree later this year. We're not just talking about the presents that you buy for loved ones and friends, but also what you want to be unwrapping come December 25th.

Garmin Approach S10

A golfer who is not utilising the immense help that a GPS device provides is putting themselves at a major disadvantage over their playing partners. Knowing how far you have to the green (front, middle and back) as well as hazards is vital to hitting your next shot with confidence, which you can get from the Approach S10.

Garmin Approach S60

If, however, you want a little bit more style and information from your GPS then we'd suggest Garmin's Approach S60. The choice of straps means you can choose one to suit your lifestyle off the course, whilst its full-colour maps and touchscreen face eliminates any guesswork during your round.

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Buried alive!

One of the enduring memories from this year's Ryder Cup was how brutal the rough was at Le Golf National; sometimes it was impossible to even see the ball once it landed in the first cut. This led to a lot of buried lies for players on both teams, which is something you’ll be dealing with yourself this winter...

These lies can lead to scorecard-wreckers, so it's important you know how to get your ball back into play when out on the course.

Firstly, don't be greedy! Make sure you take a lofted club - a wedge for example - which will help get you out of trouble. A lesser lofted club won’t get the ball in the air quickly enough, as the club comes in at too shallow an angle, resulting in it getting caught up in the grass behind the ball.

You should also make sure you play the ball further back in your stance, which encourages a steeper angle of attack to elevate the ball out of the grass nice and quickly, ensuring you can play your next shot from the fairway.

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I hope you enjoyed your newsletter, have a great weekend.

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