Mark Templeman

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we talk about the Tiger effect, we look forward to the Ryder Cup, and it was a weekend of happy couples at the club. Enjoy the read!

Competition news

It's Ryder Cup week

Well it's Ryder Cup week and as if that is not exciting enough the events of last week have certainly added even more anticipation to what I am sure is going to be a great event. You only had to watch the crowds on the last hole of the Tour Championship to see what Tiger Woods brings to the game of golf.

There are undoubtedly many stars in the game but the Tiger effect is plain to see, so with his first win in five years the comeback is complete, well maybe not quite! His Ryder Cup record in the past is not that great when it comes to being part of a team, I suspect though that also may be different this time, he was a big part of the back room staff at the last Ryder Cup and is all set to continue that this time in the team.

Congratulations to Justin Rose who actually won the FedEx and the not insignificant prize of 10 Million Dollars, which has got slightly lost in the aftermath of the Tiger victory. There was also the first 59 ever on the European Tour in last weeks Portugal Masters by Oliver Fisher.

Congratulations to Jeremy & Jackie Knight who scored 39 pts to win the Husband & Wife Cup on Sunday from Lee & Vicky Woodward 37 pts and Paul & Lyn Rawlings 35 pts.

On the Husband & Wife front also a big congratulations to Nick and Bernie who tied the knot last Friday in a lovely ceremony at Orton Hall Hotel.

Husband and Wife Cup - 23/09/2018

1st - Jeremy and Jackie Knight - 39 Points.
2nd - Lee and Vicky Woodward - 37 Points.
3rd - Paul and Lyn Rawlings - 35 Points.

New National Event - Staysure Senior Stableford

HowDidiDo is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Senior Tour sponsors Staysure, the leading provider of over 50’s travel insurance in the UK.

This announcement marks a very exciting relationship for both parties and we are kicking it off in style with the launch of our new competition for HowDidiDo members, the Staysure Senior Stableford.

Open to all golfers aged 50 or over (on or before 30th June 2019), entry is FREE and gives golfers the opportunity to win some great prizes from our sponsors, including the chance to qualify to take up one of the 12 places in the Pro-Am at the 2019 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship.

All entrants have to do is play in their normal competitions, and HowDidiDo will track and update scores and publish them on the leaderboard. Signing up also enrolls entrants to the Staysure Clubhouse, giving the chance to win exclusive prizes, tickets, and discounts on products.

Click here to find out more.

End of Season Party - Friday 28th September

The end of season party is to be held on Friday 28th September at 7.30pm, there will be a live band, Zeb Rootz, and a buffet is included. It is FREE for you and a partner if you have represented the A,B or C Teams this season and £10 per person if not, please see Paul Day or Richie "Scouse" Lloyd for tickets.

Summer Knockouts

Singles Final

Winner - Paul Day

Doubles Final

Paul Day & Ian Weller or Jim Dudley & Richie Lloyd vs Terry Hawkins & Jon Hawkins

Scratch Knockout

Ash Anthony vs Gav Heaton or Steve Butler vs Paul Day

Shop news

Under Armour autumn/winter - Stock Arriving

We have Under Armour Autumn/Winter clothing now in stock with new arrivals weekly, the highlights of this week are the Storm Daytona 1/2 Zip which is a smooth fleece with internal air pockets designed to trap warmth while remaining breathable as well as stretch shoulder panels for added mobility and the all new Sweater Fleece Snap Mock which is great mid/outer layer and can be worn on and off course.

Come in and take a look.

PING autumn/winter clothing - Now in stock!

Our new PING autumn/winter clothing is now in stock including Primaloft jackets, lined trousers and fleece tops. Just in time before the winter arrives!

Click here to find out more.

Cobra One Length - Trial set available

Bryson DeChambeau is having amazing success with these clubs, remember every club is the length of a standard 7 Iron, it is a very interesting concept and certainly wort a try. So why not give them a go next time you are at the club or take our demo set out for a trial.

Special offer - Cleveland RTX-3 Tour satin wedges - NOW ONLY £75 each!

This has been our best-selling wedge but with the introduction of the new Cleveland RTX-4 wedge we have a small number of wedges left, so why not grab a bargain on this great wedge.

New PING i210 and i500 irons

PING have released two new models this week, the i210 replaces the i200 iron and has a larger and softer elastomer insert which activates at impact for improved feel on the i200, the long irons are larger and offer improved forgiveness while the shorter irons are slightly smaller for feel and consistency. The i500 iron is a complete new category and is aimed at the golfer that likes the look of a blade behind the ball but still needs distance and forgiveness, they are constructed in a similar way to metal woods and have a hollow construction, both models are well worth a try and we have demos available for both in our custom fitting section.

PuttOUT training aid

If you haven't seen this putting training aid yet, please pop into the shop and give it a try. It really is a great way to practice your putting, whether at the course, at home or in the office.

Motocaddy FREE 18 hole trial!

Why not try an electric trolley for FREE next time you play? From GPS distances to downhill control, Motocaddy's range of electric trolleys has never been as technologically advanced as right now, you can choose from basic features all the way through to multi functions.

The new M-Series compact folding electric trolley is now in stock, this is a great looking and very innovative trolley which folds up with an 11% smaller footprint than the previous model, the new folding system is also a very simple two step operation and the wheels can be inverted to save even more space, making it very "car boot friendly" It is available in M1, M3 Pro and M5 Connect versions and please remember all the Lithium Batteries now have a full 5 year warranty.

New irons to improve your game

Buying a set of clubs is exciting, but can be a tricky decision - you might love the look of the short irons, but feel a bit daunted by the longer clubs further up the set. However, you can always mix and match your clubs so that your long irons are more forgiving and your short irons are more workable, allowing you to strike approach shots from any distance with confidence.

Mix & match with Srixon

Why not try combining Srixon's Z series irons together? The hollow-body Z U85 would make a great replacement for your long irons as they're are longer and more forgiving than traditional designs, and provide total control from the tee or the fairway. The Z 585 is the perfect candidate for your mid-irons, with exceptional distance provided by an internal channel on the clubface insert to allow for more face-flex. For the lower end of your bag, the Z 785 comes with supreme workability so you can pepper the flag from every yardage imaginable.

explore Srixon's range >

Layer up, autumn's here

Normally when you watch golf on TV, you see the world’s best showing off their golfer’s tan in their polos. When the Ryder Cup gets underway this week in Paris however, things will be a lot colder, and we’ll see golfers on both teams ditching the short sleeves and going for a golf-specific mid-layer to help them stay warm.

The middle man
One mid-layer that will guarantee you comfort on the course is PING’s Kelvin fleece pullover. It features moisture movement performance aimed at keeping you dry, whilst PING’s Sensor Warm technology ensures that you’ll be kept at the ideal temperature on the course with minimal weight from the extra layer.

explore PING's range >

Video of the Week

Thomas Bjorn chats to Foremost TV about captaining Team Europe in this week's Ryder Cup and how he's planning on regaining the trophy come Sunday evening.

Mark, Nick and Ben

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