Patrick Smith

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we launch a new era for our weekly communications, we take a closer look at your options in-store, and we pose an interesting question regarding the season's first major.

Enjoy the read.

Coaching news

Make sure you plug the gap??

It’s a fact that 80% of golf is inside 100 yards. We all seem to be very keen on new drivers, woods, hybrids and irons and also in lessons hitting the ball further and straight with a 7 iron and longer clubs. Do we ever think about the other end of the bag? The wedges and putters?

If you have relatively modern golf club then the pitching wedge can be much stronger than clubs that are over 10 years old.

Take a look at how lofts have changed during the years, especially the wedges.

What would be the perfect balance when buying wedges.

As you can see the gaps in wedges are massive and many golfers have a pitching wedge and then a sand wedge will have up to 13 degree gap which is equivalent to going from a 5 iron to a 8 iron.

Do you have gaps?

Do you find yourself stuck when you have 100 yards left or less?

If this is the answer come and see if we can plug the gap. We have 24 wedges for fitting, with all lofts, bounces and grinds and we can help you plug the gap.

Think about what’s in your bag.

Shop news

What’s happening at Kidderminster pro shop at the moment?

Pro's news

What a great weekend in Bath

Me and Dee and our closest friends went to Bath for the weekend. What an amazing city.

The architecture is quite incredible and the shops, hotel and everything to do with the weekend was a weekend I’ll never forget.

Not long now

The Masters is just around the corner and it’s hard to imagine with the weather still very cold and possible snow Sunday at home, the masters kick starts the season and the course will look amazing.

In the shop we will be running a massive open week with many offers, competitions, raffles and also offering nibbles and drinks. Come in and take advantage of some amazing deals. More information to come.

Important news

Our new era has begun

Last week you received an email from us asking for your help. It wasn’t anything too onerous or time-consuming; simply sparing 20 seconds of your time to complete your golfing profile.

The reason we’re asking you to do this is so that we can start sending you personalised content that is more relevant to your golfing needs. For example, if you’re a lady golfer with a handicap of 28 then the weekly emails you receive will include ladies product that will be suited to your playing ability. Likewise, if you’re a gentleman off 12, we will begin sending you content that will help you to get your handicap down to the holy grail of single-figure digits.

Thank you to everyone who has already completed their profile and for those of you who haven’t been able to as of yet, please try and do so in the near future.

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Leather or synthetic?

From rain and thermal options to tour-favoured leather and more budget-friendly synthetic, there are lots of gloves for you to consider, which is why we’re here to lend a helping hand.

Tour favourite
Why do tour players choose leather? Well, leather gloves offer the best feel with the traction you need to generate power. It’s also moisture resistant so will stay soft for longer.

One glove that fits the bill perfectly is the Mizuno Pro Golf, which is worn on tour by Luke Donald. It’s made from premium cabretta leather for responsive feel with great grip, while its FlexMesh across the knuckles aids comfort and flexibility.

Great value
Synthetic materials are stretchy and lightweight, so suit a golf glove perfectly. They’re often used alongside leather palm sections to enhance flexibility, while they should also be more durable than leather models at the cost of a little less feel.

Why not come and try the Mizuno Comp Golf glove? It’s designed to offer durable traction with feel, with the latter enhanced by leather palm and thumb sections.

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New season, new bag

We all look to freshen up our kit when the new season rolls around, but what about the one piece of equipment that houses everything? If you’ve been ignoring broken zips, worn dividers or tatty material, one of these bags could be the upgrade you need...

Lynx Prowler cart bag

Lynx Prowler stand bag

Lynx’s range of bags offers something for everyone. If you prefer fuss-free carrying, this stylish Prowler stand bag weighs just 1.7kg and offers three pockets, an insulated drinks sleeve and a five-way top to keep your clubs organised. If you like to take the strain off with a trolley, this Prowler cart bag has a 15-way top and eight pockets that are all designed to be easy to access, including a water-resistant velour pocket and two apparel pockets.

explore Lynx's range >

New: Skechers men's range

Those of you who have been in the shop over recent weeks will have noticed a lot of new products sitting on the shelves, including Skechers' 2018 shoe range.

Skechers trainers are synonymous with comfort and their GO GOLF range is no different. The Pro V.3, Elite V.3 and Focus 2 are all worn on tour and are a must try for anyone considering new golf shoes this year.

watch our video >

I hope you enjoy the rest of the newsletter, have a great week.

Kidderminster Golf Club
Russell Road
Kidderminster
DY10 3HT

Phone: 01562 740090

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