Loft up for more distance
How my tip will help:
You will learn what huge differences equipment can make in both distance and accuracy.
Here's my tip:
There are too many golfers that believe only the latest and greatest equipment will increase distance. This is not entirely true. While new equipment may increase distance compared to very old equipment, most golfers do not understand the most important aspects of their equipment.
I pose the following question to every golfer I meet: What is the most important feature of your driver? The answer I get most frequently is shaft, "the shaft is the engine" some say. "The right flex is the most important for distance" I hear from others. Out of hundreds of people I only had one that answered the question correctly. The most important aspect of your driver for distance and accuracy is loft.
Not only is loft critical for maximum carry, but is also the leading factor in swing problems. I would venture to guess that 95-percent or more of golfers today are playing too little loft on their driver. It is not their fault; it is the industry's fault. Most manufacturers don't offer drivers with enough loft for the average golfer.
The average golfer does not swing the club as fast as a tour player. The speed you create is directly related to the amount of loft required for maximum distance or carry. Use this as an example. If you were a gardener and you wanted to water the flowers, you have the hose pulled all the way out and the water on full blast. Now hold the hose level. If you can't reach the flowers in the back of the garden which way would you move the hose? Up or down? I hope you said "up." (But you can also reach a point where you have raised the hose too high and begin to lose distance.)
So why does the golf industry tell us that if you can't hit your 10.5 degree driver far enough try a 9.5 degree? Does this make any sense at all? The argument I get most frequently is that "I hit my 9.5 degree too high already." Yes, you probably do, but have you made a good swing?
Players that hit the driver too high strike the golf ball with an ascending blow, typically off the back foot. The very moment that your club has reached the bottom of your swing and is heading back up it is slowing down. If speed equals distance (and it does) then you are already robbing yourself of potential distance.
Advice
My advice to you is that if you are in the market for a new driver, please get a fitting from myself or Noel. The benefits of equipment that fits cannot be overstated, for every golfer, especially mid- to higher handicap golfers. You will score better and have much more enjoyment in every round.
TaylorMade JetSpeed woods
Having spoken with the TaylorMade rep, he has offered me a great deal on JetSpeed woods which I'm now passing onto you. Whilst stock is left we have the following:
RBZ Turns to AP2s
As I'm sure many of you are aware that Rob Pooler has been playing with TaylorMade clubs for a while now (RBZ) and since buying the irons and woods decided to match the whole colour story up with bags clothing trolley shoes etc. Since taking Rob to Celtic Manor, he has treated himself to a set of the new AP2 irons. Rob is no longer RBZ but now AP2. The rebranding starts now. Keep your eye on future newsletters as he adds to his collection.
Saturdays got the members in the buying mood
On Saturday we had a massive sale on all clothing and waterproofs and the deals were unbeatable. We sent out a special mail the day before and put the offer in last week's newsletter along with Facebook and twitter and the support was incredible. Please see Phil Bourne (below right) who came in just after 6.30am to snap up a bargain and Graham Howard (below left) showing off his new glove and socks
US open raffle winners
If anybody watched the US open last weekend they would have seen one of the most impressive displays of golf you will ever witness. Martin Kaymer led the open wire to wire and the control and accuracy was incredible. Always nice to see a European win a major. The draw was done last week and the winners are as follows:
Allan Mannion £30 voucher
John Parsons £25 voucher
Adrian Sharpe £20 voucher
Tony Tedstone £15 voucher
All vouchers have been credited on to your pro shop accounts. Many thanks for all you support.
Turn your old clubs in to credit
We will sell any of your old golf equipment, providing they are a named brand and are in good condition. Not just clubs, trolleys, bags, etc. All you have to do is hand them in to the shop and we will turn them into credit on to your pro shop account.
The junior academy is going from strength to strength with over 30 children coming on Saturdays.
The ladies classes have started on Wednesday mornings from 10am until 11am so if you are free then why not join us on the main practice ground. £7.50 per person per week.
Back by popular demand
Last year we ran monthly clinics. I have been asked this year if we can put the clinic on again. Please see dates below.
Monday 21st of July @ 6pm Putting. £10 per person and we will run through everything you need to know about putting. Please click here to reserve your space.
Monday 11th August @ 6pm Chipping. £10 per person and we will talk about distance control and club selection along with technique. Please click here to reserve your space.
What has the pro shop staff been up to?
Last week was a very busy week with the Friday meal deal followed then by the Am Am and then 2 golf societies in between. The weather has been good which is great news for coaching. Noel is fully back now and is available for coaching but will not start playing for another 4 weeks. My dad is busy on the trolley front. I will be away Thursday playing Astbury Hall and will be busy Friday getting things ready for the Captains weekend.
The fairway woods were £169 and are now £129 a saving off 23% 
