Geoff Berry

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week we look ahead to the finale of the European Tour, cast our eye over the best wedge for distance control, and also show you some of the best golfing holidays on offer this winter.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Texas scramble

The Texas Scramble on Saturday was won by Rod Backhouse, John Clegg, Steve Dixon and Steve Jones with a great score of 54.9. They were followed by Graham Money, Peter Benson, Alex Money & Nigel Skilling with 56.9 and in 3rd place Dave Allen, Glynn Bancroft Chris Jones & Phil Ashcroft with net 58.4.

The twos were on holes 6 & 16 as they will be for the winter season unless they are out of play for some reason and were worth £8.80 per two. Congratulations also go to Dave Siddorn for his hole in one on the 10th!

Ladies 4 club stableford

Caroline may start venturing out in future with 3 clubs and a putter as she won the Ladies 4 club Stableford on Tuesday with a great score of 30 points over 15 holes in very strong winds. Her clubs of choice were 3 wood 6 & 9 iron and putter and luckily she didn’t go in any bunkers. In 2nd place was Amanda Martlew with another great score of 27 points.

Pro's news

Unwanted visitors

As some of you will know we had some unwanted visitors in the shop Saturday night who managed to take the whole window out above my desk to get in. My thanks to Andy Clark who gave up his time on Sunday to put the window and grill back in place very securely…I hope!

We had two guys in on Wednesday afternoon who were very suspicious so we were hiding the Galvin Green Waterproofs and clubs at night. With the smoke cloak in the shop they only got away with 6 items of clothing.

Course update

As I mentioned last week, weather permitting green stakes will go out on Thursday afternoon to protect the surrounds of the greens. Most holes will just have stakes so please keep your trolleys outside these areas. The 4th and 6th will have rope as they get very wet during the winter months.

Tour news

Valderrama Masters

Paul had a steady week at Valderrama finishing 42nd and now has a week off before heading to Turkey where the final series for The Race to Dubai starts. If he has a good week he will progress to Sun City and a very good week will get him in the top 60 to get to Dubai.

It was also good to see Sergio continue his good form after the Ryder Cup with a comfortable victory in the end. Special mention must also go to those who held there nerve including Dave Horsey, a Bromborough Bowl winner on having a good finish to keep their tour cards for next year on one of the best and narrowest golf courses they play all year.

Moliwood go to battle for top spot

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

Rules update

A bone of contention for golfers

Double hitting is a bone of contention for golfers, as it can be difficult to tell when a playing partner has hit the ball twice. The current rule for double hitting (14-4) states that if a player strikes the ball more than once during a stroke, the player must count the stroke and add a penalty stroke for two strokes altogether.

However, with the new rules of golf coming into play on 1st January 2019, Rule 10.1a will state that if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once during a single stroke, there will be no penalty. This is down to the fact that as the double hit was not the intention of the player, it was deemed unfair for the player to be penalised.

Shop news

Golf ball offer

I am pleased to say both Titleist and Srixon will have free printing promotions on again for Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks which you can order through this newsletter or I can do for you.

We will also have some special offers on the Pro V1 and Pro V1x starting on the 5th November.

Shoe trade-in

The Contour shoe trade in Promotion is going well so if you’re in need of a new pair for winter or even next summer, now’s the time to take advantage and save £20!

Come and check out the full range in-store today.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Callaway Mack Daddy 4

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Callaway's Mack Daddy 4. The MD4 has its main grooves horizontally milled for that extra precision when hitting towards tight pins. You also won't have to worry about shooting the ball over the back either, thanks to the club's Micro-Grooves, which help to boost spin further, letting you attack the pin with confidence.

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I hope you have a fantastic week golfing and enjoy reading the rest of the articles. Geoff

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