FTBA golf society celebrate their 60th year with Kidderminster

The carpet trades golf society played their annual two day tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The society celebrated their 60th year this year and this has always been held at Kidderminster, back in the days when the carpet trades were booming they also held the event over a second course, because they had so many players entering the event. 

Although the numbers of participates has reduced in the past few years we still had over 120 play Tuesday and 80 play Wednesday so well done to all involved. 

I know they raised a large amount of money for charity so congratulations and we looking forward in seeing you back next year.

Aaron tees up for his first professional event

One of my pupils Aaron Wright qualified for the euro pro tour last month and this week he plays his first event at Frilford Heath in Oxfordshire. 

Aaron came to see me Saturday morning where we worked on his wedge play, trying to create a better and more consistent strike and working on his distance control. 

We wish Aaron all the best and look forward to letting you know how he gets on next week. 

Play Kidderminster for less

If your looking to play Kidderminster at huge reduced rate enter one of our opens. We have men's, ladies and mixed open all available. Be quick as the opens are very popular and get fully booked quickly. Click the link and choose the open or opens you would like to play. 

http://www.thekidderminstergolfclub.com/details_of_future_open_events

 

Do you use the right golf ball? 

With the wide variety of golf balls on the market, it's hard for an amateur with an average swing speed to select the best golf ball that also delivers the best bang for your buck. 

Generally speaking, the more complex the golf ball (layer construction, core, cover, dimple design, compression, spin control), the more expensive the golf ball. 

Since the Titleist ProV1 is the #1 ball played on the PGA TOUR, amateurs flock to stores to buy them and usually shell out £40 or more per dozen. 

That would be understandable if you lost very few golf balls or had a swing speed over 100mph. 

Fact is that there are several golf balls on the market that meet the needs of all golfers, regardless of skill level. 

General Rules of Thumb 

Core: Stiffer core generates greater spin and feel while a larger core produces more power and increases speed. 

Dimples: The larger and shallower the dimple, the higher the flight for the ball. 

Cover: Urethane is thiner and softer so it offers more control and feel on approach shots and chips while Surlyn is typically harder and is used for distance and durability so it delivers less spin. 

Layer Construction: Multi-layered balls are more complex and expand control and feel. Two-layered balls are usually best for beginner golfers.

Recommended golf balls for swing speeds

Swing Speed Over 100mph 

Srixon Z star and z star X, TaylorMade Tour Preferred, Titleist ProV1 / ProV1x, Wilson D X 3 urethane. 

Swing Speed 75mph - 99mph Srixon 

AD333 tour, TaylorMade Project A, Titleist Velocity, Wilson D X 3 soft, Titleist NXT Tour / Tour s. 

Swing Speed Less than 75mph 

Srixon Soft and Feel, Srixon Ad333, TaylorMade burner soft, Pinnacle, Titleist Tru Soft, Srixon distance.

Next time your in the shop ask us what golf ball would suits your game and we can help you gain control, distance and feel all from choosing the correct ball.

All stocked up and ready to go

The shop is now bursting with great stock. 

We have made several changes again this year to the stock stocking UnderAmour, GolfBuddy, Lynx along with our best selling brands. 

Remember we are very competitive on price and are always open to do a deal. 

Please think of me when your looking to purchase any golfing item, if we don't stock it we can usually get it. 

   

 

FREE fitting and FREE lesson with Mizuno! 

Sound good? We want to help you enjoy better golf this season, which is why we've teamed up with Mizuno to offer you the Complete Equipment Solution. 

Every golf swing is different and we're confident that this fantastic promotion will help you get the most from your new equipment. 

Click here to find out how this works in this short video. 

Mizuno day fully booked

Last week we ran our last fitting day for a few months and this time it was Mizuno. 

A great fitting day with 10 customers all getting free fittings finding out what suits them and there swings. Mizuno is a excellent custom fit. 

   

We have the custom cart for Mizuno in the swing studio so if you couldn't make the day but would like a fitting please click here.

 

What's the pro shop staff up to this week? 

I'm away Thursday afternoon playing Ludlow and also away Friday afternoon play Cleeve Hill, I'm looking forward to playing after practicing hard over the last few weeks. 

Noel is away Sunday/Monday/Tuesday playing in mid Wales. 

James has been very busy in the shop after a mad week and Ethan is working hard on the weekends for me. 

My dad has been away this week but returns Saturday.