Patrick Smith

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition of the weekly newsletter bringing you all of the latest goings-on from around the club.

Enjoy this week's read.

Club news

Another great day out

On Friday we had our annual Captain's away day. This year our Captain, John Holt, took us to Coventry golf club. Coventry golf club is a open qualifying course and you can see why.

The course was in great condition and also its such a great layout of a course, a good mix of long and short holes as well as generous fairways but if you miss them you are in big trouble. I teed off first with the Captain along with Alan Penny and Nick Underwood, we had a wonderful day and although I didn't hole a putt all day I played nicely and shot 73, our team didn't fair so well finishing level par for the day. A wonderful day out, thank you John for hosting a great day out.

Pro's news

A lovely few days away

Last weekend I spent 4 days down in Bude. We had a wonderful time with our friends and spent most the time walking and swimming in the pool, the weather was amazing and you couldn't ask for a better break than Cornwall providing you get the weather. We also managed to get a cream tea in, well you have to when your in Cornwall. A great break and I'm looking forward to a similar break at the end of August.

We have a new mascot in the house

Some say child cruelty and some say she's looks great.

A big thank you to Michael Greenfield for giving Orla her first albion shirt. I think it really suits her and I even got her BOINGING in the kitchen.

Just wish the team could perform better after the first 2 games.

Keep the faith.

Shop news

Ryder Cup shirts and pullovers now in stock

We have just taken delivery of the new 2018 Ryder Cup merchandise. The clothing looks amazing and only went out on the shelf yesterday and we sold 5 items. Be quick and come and grab a piece of history and get behind the team at the end of September and lets hope we can bring the trophy home. Shirts start from £44.99.

Coaching news

Get in to golf still time to sign up

Do you know anyone who's interested in taking up golf? If so please put them in the direction of our get in to golf scheme that starts soon. £25 for 5 lessons is a great was to give them the taste of golf and hopefully move forward and eventually become members.

Junior camps every Wednesday

Through the summer holidays we are running a summer camp every Wednesday from 10am until 1pm for any junior that would like to come along. We have great fun playing games and giving out different challenges. If this is something your loved one would like to take part in then contact the pro shop and we can get them signed up.

Groovy

When tour pros are playing in big events, like the PGA Championship this week, they’ll always have relatively new wedges in their bag to maximise their spin, because worn wedges mean less control.

Why do grooves matter?
The grooves are the sole contact point between your ball and the club, imparting backspin to help lift the ball into the air. R&D testing has revealed that after 125 rounds, wedges spin 2,000rpm less than wedges with new grooves and consequently roll 14 feet further on landing - which is huge.

What causes wear?
All grooves will wear slowly over time due to a number of factors, including gradual wear from play, but golf's equipment manufacturers work hard to limit this.

Need to upgrade?
Grooves are particularly important on wedges, where pinpoint control is crucial.

If yours are looking worn like on the first image above, why not consider the TaylorMade Milled Grind wedge (above), which has ZTP grooves. This design sees grooves with steeper side walls sit closer together, allowing an additional groove to be added to produce more spin than on previous models. Advanced surface milling techniques also ensure precise, consistent performance from wedge to wedge.

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Our top picks for 2018

With all of FootJoy’s polo shirts you know that you’re getting a top that’s had a lot of thought go into its design, including things like breathable fabric and a comfortable fit. With that in mind, take a look at these latest options and think about which one would make you feel and look the best on the course.

Add some cool detail to your outfit with a top like this FootJoy Smooth Pique with Pin Dot Print Placket polo, which fuses a classic look with an eye-catching touch.

If you prefer a bolder look come and try on this FootJoy Smooth Pique with Heather Pieced Stripe polo. Its chest stripe means it stands out for all the right reasons.

This FootJoy Lisle Colour Block with Space Dye polo uses a modern two-tone design to give it a colourful, modern twist that we really like.

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Video of the Week

Callaway's Rogue and Epic drivers have taken the golf industry by storm in the last couple of years, but there's another option in their range that has gone under the radar: XR Speed.

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

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