Tom Fleming

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, bringing you the latest news and offers from here at Donnington Grove. We hope you're having a great week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy this week's read.

Pro's news

Practice makes perfect

Phil Mickelson endured a frustrating wait to record his fifth AT&T Pebble Beach title last weekend. Following a delayed start to Sunday's final round due to a hailstorm, Mickelson rolled back the years by executing shot after shot to find himself three ahead with just two holes remaining, before getting forced off the course due to bad light.

With just 'lefty' and 54-hole leader Paul Casey taking to the course on Monday, a Mickelson win was all but a formality with just the final two holes left to navigate. And so it proved.

Arguably, the most impressive feat of the week came during Mickelson's opening round, when he managed to hit every single fairway for the first time in over two decades. We all know that splitting the fairway from the tee is a sure-fire way to take shots off your game, but we also know it is no easy task. Practice makes perfect but if you find yourself going wayward more often than not, or just want to tidy up your game, then come and have a chat with us to enhance your chances of staying out of the rough.

Fitting news

Fitting Days

Below you will find both the dates for our Titliest and Callaway Custom Fitting Days.

If you are interested in testing out the latest Titleist or Callaway products using the latest state of the art technology then there is no better way then signing up to one of our custom fitting days.

- Titleist Fitting Day - Friday, 8 March
(12:00pm - 5:00pm)

- Callaway Fitting Day - Thursday, 28 March
(11:00am - 5:00pm)

Contact the team at the Professional Shop on 01635551975 or click here to reserve a time slot.

Shop news

A stroke of genius

Odyssey’s new Stroke Lab putter line helps improve the physical dynamics of the putting stroke, through a change in weight distribution that is a made possible by an innovative new shaft. Odyssey are the only company to have this new approach in play for putter weighting.

Most golfers’ putting strokes are inconsistent, yet most putting technologies focus on improving alignment or improving the quality of roll. They attempt to mask a given stroke’s weaknesses instead of improving those weaknesses.This range is different...

The Stroke Lab putters are a proven winner on Tour with most recently Phil Mickelson winning at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

The full array of putters are now available in-store. If you would like more information on the new Stroke Lab putters speak to a member of staff in the Pro Shop or call us on 01635551975.

Best looking irons ever?

Wow. These irons are beautiful. Titleist irons always perform exceptionally well, both for the better player in the AP2 model as well as the AP3 iron for game-improvers. From 1st March 2019, there will be an extremely limited number of each set available in this gorgeous all-black finish. We know that it won't be for everyone's taste, but if you like the look of them as much as we do and want something that no-one else has, be sure to click on the button below and leave us a message.

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Fit for purpose

Both the Callaway Epic Flash and TaylorMade M5/M6 ranges have been very popular since being released earlier this month, golfers have seen huge improvements in their game when testing both ranges. If you would like to try any of the latest equipment against your current clubs then get in touch. With our excellent knowledge, understanding and the aid of SkyTrak we can find the best solution for you.

Call 01635551975 or click here to book your fitting.

Tactics, tactics, tactics

There will always come a time when, as a golfer, you need to really attack the pin to give yourself a chance of making a certain score on a hole. However, whether or not you choose to depends as much on the positioning of the flag than anything else.

Scenario #1

Take the above illustration, for example; with the flag cut so close to both the bunker and the edge the green which slopes away from you, you would be better off taking any danger out of play by aiming for the middle of the green. This will help you avoid trouble and any dropped shots, even if you miscue slightly.

Scenario #2

However, if the flag is in a more central position – as shown in the second illustration above – then you can be a lot more aggressive with your shot. Take aim straight at the pin and commit to your shot. Hopefully, you’ll be reaping the rewards when you step onto the green for a great chance of making a two-putt par.

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The agony of choice

Spikeless golf shoes have come a long way in recent years, with the myth that they offer considerably less traction than cleated models a thing of the past. Here we showcase a model of each option that we particularly like, both of which you can buy through us.

Cleated: FootJoy UltraFIT Boa

Brand new for 2019, this lightweight and waterproof shoe from FootJoy is set to be one of the best performing shoes of the year.

The main talking point of this good-looking shoe is its Boa Fit System, which delivers precise comfort and control in just a few rotations of the dial for the perfect fit each and every time.

Spikeless: FootJoy Pro/SL

This shoe has been one of the best spikeless shoes on the market for several years now, with a whole bunch of Tour players opting for Pro/SL.

A 3-piece outsole enhances both the cushioning and stability you'll experience with these on, whilst a range of stunning colourways makes this stylish shoe one of the best yet.

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I hope you enjoyed our newsletter. If you need any further help or advice please reply to this email or pop into the shop where on of the tam will be delighted to help.

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