Scott Kirkpatrick

The new TaylorMade SIM, Speed in Motion, has already been well documented on the Tour, not in the most positive light with many of the Tour players struggling to keep it in play. That will adjust very quickly for these guys and for you as with all their products you have to give them a chance. There has been a bit of Tour feedback that the wayward shots have come about simply because when they hit it, they really hit it, it is going to places that these guys have not hit it before. That can in a way make the good player back off a bit as they are simply maybe hitting it too far and causing indecision off the tee. That will sort itself out pretty quickly, but not a bad way to be. We all want that bazooka off the tee.

PING are releasing a new iron that will be a development on the G700 that came into the market about 3 seasons ago. This will be a combo mix between the looks of i500 and the playability of a hybrid. They will be finished in the stealth Black no glare look that will give a real solid alignment aid and confidence at set-up. And they will have forgiveness/distance like nothing else that is available at present. A few seasons ago TaylorMade launched a set of irons as “a bag full of drivers”, this will be more than apt for this set from PING… distance wise.

We are clearing out a lot of our clothing that is actually current stock and you will see it as you come into the shop. A lot of our T-shirts and tops are 50% OFF the retail price and are going quickly so come in and get a bargain and get ready for the year ahead.

It’s not long to the drive-in, only 5 weeks till Gerry and Anne get a chance to launch the golfing year so look out for the competition timesheet coming out soon.

Course news

Getting ready

Out on the golf course, there is a lot of tidying up going on for the season ahead with the grass now fully recovered and great growth after the warm wet summer and wet and mild winter so far. Hopefully, when the mats go it will be a super start to the year with the course on the front foot as opposed to last year when it was still recovering from the year before.

It can be hard to get out on the course at this time of the year and really hard to motivate yourself but the work you put in now will really let you get the season off to a flying start and make the summer golf so much more enjoyable.

Coaching news

What are your goals?

Have you set any goals for the year ahead in what you are looking to achieve in your golf? Is it to become a better chipper, pitcher or putter or is it gain that consistency of the tee in both distance and accuracy or all of the above? Consistency in all aspects of your golf is the key to what will bring you yore desired result…A lower score and a lower handicap, or at least the ability to play to a lower handicap. Check-in with us to develop a proper routine and method for your golf over the coming months.

On that, I will be starting my Ladies Group Lessons on Friday 24th January at 11am for an 8 week period where we will go through all the fundamentals of what you will need for the year ahead. Please book in the shop as I will be limiting these to 8 players per session. There will be other coaching courses set up as well by the shop over the coming months as well so I will keep you informed. By the end of the month, our swing bay will be up and running as well so will hopefully have more info next week on that.

Remember the Junior Coaching is continuing each Tuesday/Thursday at 3.45 and on Sunday at 2pm…weather permitting. It has not been too good over the past few days but hopefully, it clears and we can get the year kick-started and up and running.

Ready. Set. Go.

Hands up if you’re still feeling stuffed from the excessive (but highly enjoyable) eating over the festive period...

We’re not going to ask anything too strenuous of you this week as we ease our way into the new year so don’t worry! Instead, take a quick look at the image below and see if any of it looks familiar to you.

With a new season upon us and plenty of new products arriving in your local pro shop over the next few months (more on this in the coming weeks), now’s the perfect time to wave goodbye to the old tatty golf shoes, the worn-out gloves in a pile at the bottom of your bag, and the golf balls with more scuff marks than dimples!

If you’re the type of golfer who keeps on top of their equipment then we salute you but if any of the above rings true, pop by the shop this weekend and give your stuff a winter MOT. We’re always here to help.

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A bag for life

Following on from our article above, how many things are you trying to jam into your golf bag before every round? For us, a golf bag is so much more than something to lug your clubs around in; instead, it’s an extension of your locker with a place for everything you might need out on the course.

From lucky charms to hand cream, you name it and there’s a good chance a pro has carried it in their bag – well, their caddy to be more precise!

Whilst a tour bag might not be a realistic option for most club golfers, Mizuno’s BR-DRI cart bag (pictured above) is one that we 100% recommend for anyone wanting a bit more space to house their belongings.

Come down to the pro shop to take a closer look and, whilst you’re here, take a look at the other bags (both stand and cart) that we have available.

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Product spotlight

PING's G410 Plus driver

Unfortunately, we all miss the fairway from time-to-time (some of us more than others) but the question we'd like to ask you is:

Are you giving yourself the best chance of finding the short stuff?

What we love most about PING's G410 Plus driver is that we can move the weight into a draw, fade or neutral setting to help you fight your common miss. So, if you have a slice we can put this into a draw setting for you to promote a right-to-left ball flight.

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Video of the Week

To kick start 2020, here's a hilarious video of some of your favourite golfers being impersonated by one of the best in the business. We promise it'll have you in stitches!

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend.

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