Tom Fleming

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletterr, 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.

Club news

Club Championships 2019 entry deadline

The deadline to enter this year's Club Championships is on Friday, 5 July at 5:00pm. The draw will be made at 8:00pm.

This year's event will be played over two days on the following weekend (Saturday, 13 July - Sunday, 14 July)

Coaching and fitting news

TrackMan Services

What does TrackMan measure?

TrackMan measures both clubhead and golf ball data to give the most accurate shot analysis. This provides factual information to make measurable improvements in your game.

TrackMan is a brilliant tool to use in any coaching session irrespective of what level you currently play at. Basing decisions on factual information helps to identify any problem areas faster and helps us to get to the solution quicker.

TrackMan Lessons

In a TrackMan lesson, we will use TrackMan and video analysis to build a clear picture of your game, uncovering any problem areas and developing strategies to improve.

At the end of your session, you will receive a detailed report containing all the data and video analysis from the session and the way forward to help improve your game faster.

TrackMan Gapping Session

One of the most important questions you need to be able to answer in golf is "how far do you hit your clubs?" In order to know which club to hit in a certain situation, you need to know your exact carry distances.

A TrackMan Gapping Session gives you the relevant information to help you make the correct decisions on the golf course saving you shots. During this session, you will hit a series of shots with every club in your bag to get accurate measurements for each club. A detailed report will be given to you after the session.

TrackMan Combine Test

TrackMan Combine is a standardised test that enables you to identify the strengths and weaknesses in your golf game. Discover the clear correlation between your TrackMan Combine results and your success on the golf course.

The TrackMan Combine consists of 60 shots hit to selected distances. TrackMan scores each shot on a scale of 0 - 100 based on your accuracy. When the session is complete, every golfer receives a full appraisal and follow-on action plan.

For more information on any of the TrackMan services or to book your TrackMan session, please visit the Professional Shop or call 01635551975.

Putting things right

Sometimes, it's the most obvious things that get overlooked. When it comes to golf, the club most used in a round is a putter so surely it's the part of the game that deserves most attention?

We know this isn't a reality for many, but a combination of working hard on your stroke and having a putter that is suited to your stroke type will certainly improve your chances on the greens - two things that this promotion is all about. Click here to get in touch.

Pro's news

Lashley rockets to victory

To win your first PGA Tour title is a massive milestone for any golfer, but to win by six shots after giving up the game a few years earlier is something truly special.

It's been a rocky road for American Nate Lashley who quit the game in 2012 to sell property after years of struggling to make the grade on tour. Now, however, this life-changing victory means that Lashley has secured his spot at this year's Open Championship, as well as next year's Masters and PGA Championship.

Oh, and the little matter of a two-year PGA Tour exemption and a $1.3 million cheque.

Rat poison to the winner’s circle

After reading a little about Christiaan Bezuidenhout’s victory at Valderrama over the weekend, it turns out it's a miracle the 24-year-old is even able to play golf after accidentally drinking rat poison at the age of two.

As a consequence, Bezuidenhout received a drug suspension when he was an amateur as his medication was deemed illegal. However, the 2017 Sunshine Tour Rookie of the Year has overcome such obstacles and is now a European Tour winner thanks to a six-shot victory at the Andalucia Masters.

Reading between the lines

One of the hardest things in golf is green reading; it is also something that the majority of golfers never learn how to do properly. So, without giving away all the secrets, here are some handy tips to help keep you on track and hole more putts.

High and low

Prior to reaching the green, take note of the high and low points of the surface and where your ball lies in respect to these. This will help you to build a general picture before reaching your ball.

360 picture

If you’re struggling to read which way your putt breaks from behind the ball, try walking around to the other side of the hole as this can often highlight any breaks you may have missed or reaffirm your original read.

Utilise our expertise

To really master the art of putting, book a coaching session with us and benefit from our years of experience as PGA professionals. Here we will teach you the in-depth steps to improving your green reading skills.

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Are you focusing on the wrong thing?

As soon as the ball has left the putter face, we know whether it’s going to be good or not. It’s like a sixth sense, right? But what constitutes a good putt? Many golfers let the final outcome decide this – i.e. whether the ball ends up in the hole or not – but that is arguably well out of our control. So, perhaps it's time to refocus on what we can control?

There are only two things we can really control when it comes to putting. The first is starting the ball on the correct line. Take Tiger Woods for example; the 15-time major winner focuses on a blade of grass he wants the ball to roll over immediately in front of him, which brings the intended target much closer to impact.

The second is getting the ball rolling correctly, which means imparting top spin as quickly as possible after impact rather than having it jumping and skidding in the air.

One way to control our putting is by utilising the technology in TaylorMade’s stunning Spider X putter.

It features an improved Pure Roll insert that has 45-degree grooves to help generate the aforementioned top spin as quickly as possible. The updated insert also produces a better sound and feel at contact, which many of you will love.

This is by no means the only putter available within TaylorMade's line-up, so click on the link below to view the entire range.

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Shop online | Collect in-store

We understand the convenience of shopping online from the comfort of your own home. We also appreciate that we can't stock every single product in-store due to limited space.

The answer to both of these is our fantastic Click & Collect service, which allows you to browse a huge range of products online and order to pick up from our shop the next time you're down the club. Have you given it a try?

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Video of the Week

In the final video of this three-part series, world class putting instructor Phil Kenyon talks us through how to improve our focus on the greens. Could the secret really be this simple?

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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