Mark Templeman

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we report on a successful away day at Bondhay Golf Club, Dave has a good week of scoring in the recent competitions, and Motocaddy offer you £25 off a new battery and £50 cashback on a trolley. Enjoy the read!

Competition news

Recent results

The Captain's Away Day was a great success, 39 golfers attended Stuart's Away Day last Friday at Bondhay Golf Club and despite the weather which was pretty grim I must say, everybody I spoke to really enjoyed the day and I know Stuart's Vice Captain Richie "Scouse" Lloyd will be carrying this on next year. Well done to Jackie Knight who scored 35pts to win the overall from Ash Anthony and Lewis Hearn both on 33 pts, fifteen people on the day walked away with a prize of some type so it was a really inclusive day, a big well done to both Stuart and Richie for organising such a well-run event. The B Team started the Scratch League season on Saturday with a very creditable away draw at Toft Golf Club.

Dave McQuillen had a good week top scoring in Sunday's Stableford and also finishing second in the first Midweek Stableford of the season, Dave scored 37pts on Sunday to take Division 2 from Alan Stokes on 34pts. Ben Templeman’s 35pts pipped Ash Anthony on count back in Division 1 with Colin Burton on 32pts securing Division 3. The twos sweep winners were Jim Dudley, Ben Templeman, Andre Pringle, Mick Burch and Bruce Anthony. Nat Proctor’s 37pts was the overall winner in the Midweek from Dave while Pete Haselgrove’s 30pts edged out Bruce Anthony on count back in Division 2. The twos sweep winners were Allan Wilson and John Unwin.

Midweek Stableford - 25/4/18

Division 1

1st - Nat Proctor = 37pts, 2nd - Dave McQuillen = 36pts, 3rd - Wayne Proctor = 35pts

Division 2

1st - Pete Haselgrove = 30pts bb9, 2nd - Bruce Anthony = 30pts, 3rd - Malc Wiles = 29pts bb9

Stableford - 29/4/18

Division 1

1st - Ben Templeman = 35pts bb9, 2nd - Ash Anthony = 35pts, 3rd - Paul Chiverton = 32pts

Division 2

1st - Dave McQuillen = 37pts, 2nd - Alan Stokes = 34pts bb9, 3rd - Paul Cooper = 34pts

Division 3

1st - Colin Burton = 32pts, 2nd - Sean Briant = 30pts bb9, 3rd - Bruce Anthony = 30pts

Ladies Medal - 1/5/18

1st - Cherry Harpham 97-24 = 73
2nd - Pat Bloom 99-20 = 79 bb9
3rd - Ruth Rickett 95-16 = 79 bb9
4th - Helena Banks 104-25 = 79

Summer Singles and Doubles Knockout Outs

Entries are now open for the Singles and Doubles Knockouts, please enter in the Pro Shop.

Fitting news

Cobra Demo Day - Monday 14th May 1pm-5pm

The new 2018 Cobra F8 Range will be available to try on the day. The F8 driver has a host of new game improvement and performance features with the first being a CNC milled face, Cobra say that these new faces are thinner, hotter and more precise offering faster ball speeds and more consistency across the whole face which with the new dual roll technology will help optimize launch and spin for shots that are not hit in the centre of the club.

The F8 and F8+ drivers are also very aero dynamic with the introduction a new crown and sole to increase clubhead speeds and subsequently distance. They both have adjustable lofts and weights to fine tune the ball flight. It is fair to say every manufacturer always claims more distance, accuracy and user ability with their new clubs, I have definitely seen that modern clubs perform much better on those shots that you don't quite middle.

Cobra was our top selling fairway wood in 2017 and the new F8 has built on that success with the introduction a new Baffler Rail design to help tackle every lie along with the new aero features also found in the driver. Cobra now has a very extensive range of clubs to suit every level of golfer with some very exciting innovative designs and products including One Length and the Cobra Connect app which when linked to your phone provides a tremendous amount of data on accuracy and distance, so why not come down and give them a try, please contact the shop to book an appointment if you would like a fitting.

Shop news

FREE Srixon Ball Personalisation

We are offering FREE personalisation on all Srixon golf balls, including the popular AD333, the Soft Feel and both models of the Z Star. Visit my website for further information, the balls can be ordered online and collected from the Pro Shop.

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Motocaddy £50 cashback trade in offer

Buy any new Motocaddy lithium trolley between now and 30th June and Motocaddy will give you £50 cashback for your old trolley which they will also recycle.

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Get with the times

If you're not using a Lithium battery with your electric trolley then why not? They charge quicker, last longer and work out far cheaper in the long run than standard Lead Acid alternatives. Right now we're offering you £25 when you trade-in your old battery against a new Lithium one - a fantastic opportunity to save yourself some money.

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Wilson DX2 Soft - The world’s softest golf ball

The new Wison DX2 Soft golf balls are now in stock in both white and the new OPTIX finish, this is the world’s softest distance golf ball at only 29 compression offering a new dimple pattern for higher trajectory and longer distances but without sacrificing feel around the greens. This ball is also now available in bright OPTIX colours and a matt finish.

Find out more here.

It's a shoo-in

Many of you ask for our advice when buying something new in-store, so we thought we’d showcase our top shoes for 2018 in this week’s newsletter. Drumroll, please…

Skechers Focus 2

If you’re looking for a great blend of stability and comfort with a classic golf look between sporty and traditional, we think this waterproof Skechers Focus 2 shoe could be the one for you.

Skechers Elite V.3

If you’d like to add off-course versatility to your options so you
can go straight from work to the course, this Skechers Elite V.3 is a popular option thanks to its smart look and spikeless outsole.

Skechers Pro V.3

We’re fans of the Skechers Pro V.3's comfortable, waterproof leather uppers, plus we like its low profile cleats and responsive cushioning that offers grip with walking comfort.

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It's 14 clubs for a reason

This week marks the start of a series of articles where we focus on making sure that you are getting the very most out of the clubs in your bag. A key way to do this is to look at your set as one, rather than breaking it down into woods, irons and wedges.

What does your set look like?
As you know, we’re big advocates of custom fitting for golfers of all standards. Many of you have taken advantage of this and are now hitting the ball further and straighter than you ever have before.

While this is fantastic, if you’re hitting your woods further you may have been left with a fiddly gap to your longest iron; likewise, if your new irons are a club longer then you will inevitably have a gap after your PW.

Look at your clubs as a whole
It’s only by looking at your set as a whole that you’ll be able to spot and react to any gaps, meaning you’ll have a club for every shot you could face on the course.

If you’re a fan of Cleveland like us, you’ll know they offer a great range of clubs to ensure you’re never stuck for options. Their Launcher HB driver and fairway wood each offer powerful and penetrating flights, while the Launcher HB hybrid helps us to perfectly gap your long game.

Where are your gaps?
Cleveland also offers two iron models for you to try and two wedges, including the RTX-3 wedge that comes in nine lofts between 46-64 degrees so we can create the best set-up possible during a fitting or gapping session.

The myth that custom fitting is only for better golfers couldn't be further from the truth. Whilst the very best are looking for that extra 1%, a custom fitting for the average club golfer regularly produces results that even surprise us! Make 2018 your best golfing year yet by clicking on the button below.

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New: Garmin Z80 laser

Garmin has been one of the best-selling GPS brands in the golfing market for several years now, and their newest product looks set to continue that trend.

The Approach Z80 is Garmin's first ever laser. Not only does it provide accurate distances to your target, but the Z80 also shows distances to the front and back of the green as well as hazards thanks to its GPS capabilities. A laser like no other.

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Video of the Week

Have you ever seen an 80-year-old grandpa boom a drive 400 yards? Well, you have now…

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