Just over two weeks till the big day...
I hope you've all had a fantastic week on and off the golf course and welcome to another exciting edition of my weekly newsletter bringing you up to date with all the latest news and gossip from within the walls of Kidderminster's Pro Shop.
With just over two weeks left until the big day, or two shopping weekends, welcome to our penultimate newsletter before the festive holidays.
Filled with lots of Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones, keep reading to see how you could give the gift of "Better Golf " this year or maybe choose a last minute stocking filler from our extensive range of popular winter accessories.
Golf Studio News
Now the weather has started to turn cold and winter is setting in the studio is starting to become extremely busy. Remember if you want to improve your golf this winter or your looking to practice in the warmth than book the studio now and take advantage of our wonderful facility.
The winter coaching pack is still available and would make an ideal Christmas present. You can have the any package put in to a voucher form for your loved one to open on Christmas Day.
Give the gift of golf this Christmas.
Winter coaching packages shown here.
Senior Christmas Comp
A wonderful day on Monday for the men's seniors section who held their shot gun start Christmas comp. The turn out was excellent and everyone who played enjoyed the day.
The course was frozen solid so it made for some very interesting scores.
Do you feel the cold??
Trapping the heat in order to keep your body and muscles warm and supple. Many people still believe that wearing a t-shirt with a big thick jumper will keep them warm, the problem with this is that big thick layers force our body to sweat, which in fact cools our body temperature down.
The answer to keeping warm on the golf course is to trap warm air close to the body by using the 3 layer system; The 3 layering system is made up of a base layer/compression top, a mid-layer (short/long sleeve polo shirt or sweater) and an outer layer (wind-breaker, jacket).
This system is designed to keep the warm air close to the body as well as transporting moisture away from the skin. studies show that wearing plenty of thinner layers of clothing is much more efficient in keeping the heat in.
Base Layers - This is the first layer and often the thinnest of the three. Its main purpose is to transport the moisture away from the skin to prevent sweating and to maintain body temperature.
Mid-Layer - On colder days, a mid-layer can be used to effectively insulate the wearer even more. Merino wool is the most ideal fabric to wear as a mid-layer as this is one of the finest, strongest and warmest in the world.
Outer-Layer - This is generally the most technical layer of the three, as it has to prevent rain, wind and snow penetrating the surface as well as allowing any body heat to escape All these layers are available in the pro shop with under armour, pro quip, Glenmuir and Callaway.
Pop in store and take a look.
My Youtube video for this week
Do you understand wedge bounce and how it can effect your shots?
Many members come into the shop and just ask for a certain loft, I then ask them about bounce and they look confused.
Take a look at my youtube video and this will help you understand the bounce on wedge and maybe which bounce you need.
Click here to view the video and may others.
Greens hand cut and looking amazing.
As can be seen the greens have been hand cut on Wednesday and they roll amazing for the time of the year.
I know members have asked about playing on Greens when they are frozen solid but no damaged can be done whilst they are like concrete, it's when the frost is coming out we have to stop playing on the greens until the frost is fully out of the ground.
Junior camps
Still time to sign your little love one up for one of our Christmas camps.
Get the kids out for Christmas
Over the Christmas period we are organising many different events at the golf club.
We have 2 coaching camps and the kids Christmas party.
If you would like your little loved one to join us on any of the days please get in touch.
Click here and to book.
For Everything Golf This Christmas Shop At Kidderminster Pro Shop
Only a couple of weeks to go now and we still have lots of stock and great deals on at Kidderminster's pro shop. Here are a few great ideas and are perfect for stocking fillers.
1. Gift vouchers
2. GPS watch
3. Box set club logo sweater and shirt
4. Golf balls
5. Water proofs
6. Golf bag
All these and many more gifts are available from the shop.
Remember the reason for buying from the shop is.
No queuing, no parking problems, matching prices, return items with no issue.
Follow Us and Stay Updated This Winter
With the stock ever changing as the winter months go on, at kidderminster pro shop don't forget for those social media users among you, you can keep up to date with information on all Pro Shop special offers and coaching advice by following us on Twitter and Facebook below.
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What's the pro shop staff up to this week?
Both Noel and myself are playing Thursday in the Worcestershire PGA Christmas comp. I'm also playing Friday afternoon. The weekend is very busy with coaching and hopefully Christmas trade.
I'm away playing next Thursday at Royal Lytham with my dad for his birthday treat with Mark Baker and Phil Brookes joining us to make a really nice 4 ball.
Let's hope Lytham have a good sense of humour when they see what Mark is wearing.