Patrick Smith

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest 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

A great amount of money raised for charity

On Saturday our President, Malcolm held his annual President's Day Competition. We had just under 140 entries and the day went brilliantly. The format we chose was power play, this is where you get two flag on certain greens and if you select the tougher flag off the tee and get a best par or better your points are doubled. The power play holes were in some great positions, like 6 inches on the front edge on 18. The day was all to raise money for charity and to play for the Sally Battin trophy which Roger Downing and his wife donated in memory of their daughter. During the day we had a raffle as well as a silent auction for different 4 balls and in the end we raised just over £1300 which is a amazing amount of money for one day. Well done to all concerned.

The winners on the day with an incredible score of 59 points were the husband and wife team of Sue and George Baylis. A wonderful knock and also congratulations to another husband and wife team for winning the best mixed which was our vice captain Will Painter and his wife Claire.

Good luck this weekend

This weekend is our Kidderminster and Stourbridge Jubilee. Its a wonderful two day event with our close neighbours and it really is a highlight in our calendar. Good luck to the Kiddy boys as we try and regain the trophy of Stourbridge which we lost last year. Have a great weekend to all competitors and enjoy a great weekend played on two wonderful courses.

Pro's news

Happy Birthday Macey

On Tuesday my eldest daughter, Macey, celebrated her 9th birthday.

9 years!!

Where has the time gone. We had a wonderful day, going out for lunch and spending the afternoon with the family.

She was spoilt rotten as all kids are these day. She had a wonderful day.

Home alone with the kids

If you see me over the next few days looking tired and fed up thats because Dee is going away with the girls for a long weekend and I have the kids. Trying to balance the kids with work should be very interesting. I have already lined jobs up for both of them and got them grafting in the shop so hopefully things should go ok.

Studio news

Studio being used even in the summer

With the weather breaking slightly and a few more days with rain the studio has been used again, the studio was designed for winter and custom fitting but even in rainy days we can still teach and offer a great service.

Whats been happening in the studio?

This week we have done two fittings. Titleist and Taylormade were the irons they choose and the figures didn't disappoint with more accuracy and more distance with both fittings.

We have also done a gap fitting session this week. The gap fitting is to see how far you hit each club on average and also to see if you have any gaps in your bag. As you can see below the gapping on these clubs were perfect, they should be, i only sold them to him a month ago.

We have also been testing the latest golf balls and we have done a ball fit with one of our members. Its quite incredible ball fitting and members ask if the ball makes any difference. Take a look at these figures and with out gaining any ball speed we have increased carry by 6 yards, which is half a club longer. Remember its not all about distance, this time of year we look at launch and back spin as well as you need to stop the ball quicker when the ground is firm.

Shop news

Golf's Giant Giveaway

We’ve partnered with some of golf’s biggest brands to give you the chance to win one of several fantastic prizes in our giant giveaway. From a custom fitted driver to a brand new laser rangefinder to a Padraig Harrington signed flag from his Open Championship victory in 2007, we have plenty of prizes up for grabs.

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Arriving soon: TaylorMade GAPR

TaylorMade has always been an innovative company, coming up with some fantastic ideas such as Twist Face and SLDR. Arriving in-store mid-September is the latest on their conveyor belt in GAPR. Designed to bridge the gap between your longest playable iron and your shortest metalwood, there are three GAPR options (Hi, Mid and Lo) that are set to take the market by storm.

Here, there and everywhere

We are faced with a whole range of scenarios out on the course, some of which we practice regularly and others that we don’t. When you consider the different types of shots you hit around the greens, it really does highlight how versatile your wedges need to be.

Versatility is key
We ask a lot from our wedges, from opening up the face to hit high lob/flop shots to moving the ball back in our stance to play low flying pitches and everything in between. It’s therefore obvious that you should be playing something you’re comfortable with from any spot around the greens.

If you’re yet to find that wedge, come and try the Callaway Mack Daddy 4 here in the shop. It comes in lots of lofts so we can discuss your wedge make up, plus we can test the different sole grinds to see which ones best suit the shots you like to play.

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And the award goes to...

Always trying to raise the bar on previous models isn’t an easy job, but it’s for this reason that technology has advanced considerably in the past few years. It means we’ve never been in a better position to help you enjoy your golf, from drivers right through to shoes.

Come and see what all the fuss is about
This award-winning Skechers GO GOLF Pro V3 shoe has been recognised for its affordability, style and lightweight comfort.

If you try these on you’ll immediately notice the cushioned Resamax insoles, as well as Skechers’ 5-Gen lightweight and responsive cushioning. There are also leather uppers and an air-mesh lining for breathability that you’ll enjoy.

We think it’s obvious why this shoe was selected as one of the best of the year, but to see if you agree, drop by the store.

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Video of the Week

If you're someone who likes to open up the face on your wedges and hit higher lob shots, TaylorMade's Hi-Toe wedge will be right up your street.

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

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