Adrian Newboult

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

In this week's newsletter, we ask you to take a look inside your bag and assess a couple of products that you're using. Could your game improve by the odd tweak here and there? As always, if there's anything that you see in this week's email that you'd like to give a try or get your hands on, get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Enjoy the read.

Recent discovery

New course in mid-Wales

Could you imagine unearthing a long-lost golf course designed by the architect of Augusta National & Pebble Beach?

Well, according to a BBC News article that we came across last week, this is exactly what Chris Powell did in mid-Wales during lockdown. Clearing bracken and mowing grass, he has breathed new life into a long-lost Dr Alister MacKenzie course.

We all had lockdown projects, from baking banana bread to (we hope) working on your swing, but Mr Powell dedicated his time to rediscovering the course and now plans to host a charity round to raise money for the NHS. Bravo!

Golf on Tour

Walker Cup heartache

This event pits the best male American amateur golfers against their GB&I counterparts in a tense two-day battle, similar to the Ryder Cup.

Great Britain & Ireland fought to the bitter end against a stubborn American outfit but sadly came up just short in Florida over the weekend. Despite a stomach bug outbreak in both teams, the golfers put on a display of outstanding golf.

Rory wins Wells Fargo (again)

We can all try to fight it – we can put the kettle on and casually ask ‘How’s he getting on?’ over our shoulder – but ultimately there’s no denying that most golf fans were delighted to see Rory McIlroy back in the winners’ circle at Quail Hollow.

It had been 18 months without a win for the Northern Irishman, and you’d be forgiven if you’d forgotten just how brilliant he is to watch when everything falls into place. If Rory has stirred something in you, feel free to get in touch via the button below for lessons, fittings or some general advice.

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Shop News

Bonus ball

This week’s bonus ball belongs to Jon Marshall. Congratulations, your golf balls are waiting for you in the shop

Competition News

Division One

1st Place – Rob Hoey, 41 points

2nd Place – Martin Williams, 37 points

3rd Place – Sean Campbell, 36 points

Division Two

1st Place – Adam Proctor, 38 points

2nd Place – Martin Campbell, 38 points

3rd Place – Mark Skeet, 38 points

Pro's news

Pace of Play

Please be aware that certain days are becoming very busy and an increase of numbers means that play can slow down. We can combat this with a few simple measures:

· Play ‘ready golf’, play your shot when you are ready and it is safe to do so, don’t worry too much about who has the ‘honour’.

· Walk a little quicker between shots when you can.

· Leave your bag on the way to the next hole so you can collect it on the way.

· Keep up with the group in front and not just ahead on the group behind.

Do you have a pre-round routine?

We hear many stories, (too many), of how, “I didn't get going until the back 9”, or “I’m ok once I get past the 5th”.

Most of the players that say this rush out to the 1st tee from the car park or have spent most of their time stood around with a coffee in hand chatting.

Try to make it to the club 30 mins before you tee off and follow this idea of a routine:

· Whilst changing your shoes perform a few light stretches or some light mobility work to warm the body up

· Hit a few pitch shots and work your way up to some fuller swings either on the practice ground or in the new netts when they are up.

· Hit a few putts from different lengths to gauge the speed of the greens

· Hit some short putts to give yourself confidence.

· Get that all-important coffee and make your way to the first tee ready to go.

Fairway woods: what’s in your bag?

If I ask you about the benefits of a fairway wood, what springs to mind? Versatility is a big one for a lot of golfers; great for replacing a misbehaving driver or good, safe course management.

Do you trust your fairway woods?

So, do you trust the fairway woods sitting in your bag right now? Let’s be honest, if they’re not adding these attributes to your game, is it worth looking for fairway woods that will?

Titleist TSi fairway woods

In its TSi models, Titleist has blended several cutting-edge technologies to create fairway woods you can rely on. An Active Recoil Channel features in every model, utilising the centre of gravity to deliver more face flexibility for faster ball speeds, more distance and easy, forgiving launch even on miss-hits. You can choose from ultra-lightweight construction and maximum distance in the TSi1, plenty of forgiveness & accuracy in the TSi2 or the precise, adjustable shot-making of the TSi3.

Our fairway wood fitting service

But why just pick a club straight off the rack when our fitting service is available? You can try out various clubs in different set-ups and we can use our expertise to identify the fairway woods that will unlock your full potential. All you have to do is book below!

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Golf balls: choose wisely

Finding a TP5 way out in the long grass is just about as close as you can come to a literal diamond in the rough. Why? Well, partly because nobody gives up on looking for top-of-the-range balls that easily. But it’s also because the best golf balls are rarely that far off line.

TaylorMade TP5 & TP5x golf balls with Pix

What's your preference?

When you’re topping up the old ball pocket, it’s worth thinking of your own game rather than just how good the ball is. Sure, TaylorMade's TP5 & TP5x both give you long, consistent flights and short-game control (not too shabby!), but they have differences and finding out which is right for you is important.

What about TaylorMade?

If you’re a confident ball-striker and you’re after precision around the greens, the TP5 golf balls give you exactly what you need: Incredible greenside spin and stopping power with the softest feel. Switching that up slightly, the TP5x puts more emphasis on distance, which makes the biggest difference off the tee. Both of these fantastic models are now available with Pix technology; a unique pattern designed to help you align putts for consistently better results on the greens.

The answer...

Don’t worry, this isn’t a test – You don’t have to know the answer! There are a wide variety of golf balls available from TaylorMade alone, and fortunately, we’re on hand to figure it out for you.

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Product spotlight

Something to try: Golfer's CBD

If you’ve glanced in the window of any health & wellness shop at any time in the last year or so, you’ll have seen CBD in some form.

Now, the new phenomenon has made its way into golf in the form of Golfer’s CBD!

Aches & pains? We’ve got the remedy with Golfer’s CBD body salves. First-tee nerves? The oils & sprays will take care of that.

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Video of the Week

Executing 'the flop shot' well on the course will always be a highlight of the round. Well, Team TaylorMade - containing the likes of McIlroy, DJ and Fleetwood - take it one step further with this Flop Wall Challenge. Enjoy!

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

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