Hello golfers,

We hope you have had a great golfing week, and we would also like to thank all who attended the TaylorMade demo day; it was a good turnout and there were some interesting results. We saw a lot of players increasing their yardage by as much as 20 yards, which really shows the correct technology and correct fitting of equipment can make a huge difference to our games.

How often should I change my irons?

A question I get asked frequently and as much as I would like to say each season is the correct answer, the average across the country would be every five years. The reasons to back this up are the following:

- After five years your equipment has got tired from being hit.
- Lofts and lies have probably changed over this period.
- The shafts would have got weak.
- The grips have worn.

During this time you would have also changed, you are five years older, you may have experienced injuries and you may be playing more or less, ultimately, your circumstances have changed. Last but not least, your golf swing would have definitely changed, maybe for the better, maybe slower/quicker but enough to make a difference. Technology over five years has changed enough for you to see the difference, new clubs will be stronger and they will certainly fit your newer swing/swing speed.

New autumn/winter collection

Now that the mornings and evenings are getting cooler, we now have in-store our full range of autumn/ winter clothing for men and ladies. We have a range of waterproofs from ProQuip and FootJoy and we are waiting for our Galvin Green stock, but we can order Galvin Green suits as a single order if you want to really treat yourself this winter. We also have lined sweaters from Calvin Klein, Oscar Jacobson and Under Armour along with base layers, lined trousers and many more.

So when you’re down at the club next make sure you pop in and have a look.

Re-gripping and re-studs

It is now getting to the time of year where new grips are vital due to cold/wet conditions. If you feel your grips are getting a bit worn, then please bring them in and we will get these re- gripped for you on the same day if required, we are offering a 10% discount if you have your full set gripped.

We also offer the service of re-studding your golf shoes so that you avoid wet slippery conditions and go in to the winter with nice fresh studs. We will also do this on the same day for you.

Members accounts

I just thought I would mention that members accounts are now set, so if you have any vouchers then please feel to bring them in to us and we will credit your pro shop accounts.

Get yourself booked...

On Friday, 29 September we will be hosting a YONEX fitting day, which will be between 11am and 3pm. This is a fantastic brand for Ladies and seniors as they specialise in their light weight graphite shafts, and it’s another great opportunity to try the latest equipment from 2017.