Tom Fleming

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

With the clocks set to spring forward this week, it won't be long before we're out on the course playing some holes in the evening. Be sure to check out our short-read article on 1-irons and hybrids, not to mention a must-watch video of two of the world's best going head-to-head.

Enjoy the read.

Golf's back next week

Get ready for the restart

We can't wait to welcome you back to the club next week; just in time for the best of the spring conditions!

With only a few days to wait until you can tee it up again, is there anything you need for your first round back? Some more balls? A new pair of shoes perhaps?

Whatever it is, utilise our Order & Collect service and pick up your items before you tee-off.

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Win this limited edition bag

Have you entered yet?

Let's face it: we all love the chance of winning something, especially when it's limited edition!

Well, thanks to our friends at Srixon, we're taking part in a nationwide competition where one of you could win this limited edition Tour bag. There's no purchase necessary.

All you need to do is enter via our website. Good luck!

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Golf on Tour

Making the highlight reel

40-year-old Australian Matt Jones claimed victory at The Honda Classic on the beautiful-but-challenging PGA National golf course, with Denmark’s Sebastian Cappelen going shirtless for a watery chip before Wesley Bryan removed shoes and trousers for a couple of shots. That’s one way to make the highlight reel!

On the European Tour, Justin Harding proved the importance of avoiding errors as he went bogey-free in the final round to win the Magical Kenya Open. Sure, he did have a few birdies and an eagle on the day, but it was the bogey avoidance that saw him reign supreme.

We might not have the same wildlife as Nairobi’s Karen Country Club, but we can help you dodge those mistakes this season with a series of one-to-one lessons with a member of the team.

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On the move

You probably think of your trolley as just a handy way to take the weight of a full golf bag off your shoulders as you walk the course (which it is), but nowadays your trolley can also take a huge weight off your mind as you play.

New Motocaddy GPS trolleys

Last year marked a significant upgrade in the world of GPS electric trolleys, and this year is set to follow suit.

To begin with, Motocaddy has added GPS technology to its highly popular M3 model for the first time! As the screen below shows, you will be able to view key yardages to the green at the quickest of glances.

If you want more then the M5 GPS gives you all of this but on a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen. In addition, you'll be presented with a dynamic green view that allows you to drag & drop the pin to match what you're faced with on the course.

Golf is an up-and-down sport in more ways than one, but with Motocaddy’s Downhill Control (DHC) models your trolley will be cruising at a constant speed no matter the terrain!

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1-iron or hybrid?

No matter how good you are, it’s easy to feel intimidated when placing an old-school 1-iron or 2-iron behind the ball. With the compact, ultra-thin head, you’d be forgiven for having a crisis of confidence at address… But that can be an issue. With a hybrid, however, the larger head and the shape of the sole give you a real safety net as you strike the ball.

Which would you prefer?

Perhaps the biggest game-changer of the 21st Century, the popularity of hybrids has soared in recent years. Why hit a 1 or 2-iron when the benefits of a hybrid – higher, more forgiving launch - are staring you in the face? The more shots you hit, the more you’ll notice the consistency and forgiveness you’re gaining, with the versatility to strike the ball from anywhere and any lie adding another benefit over traditional long-irons.

TaylorMade SIM2 Hybrids

At the pinnacle of this modern engineering is TaylorMade’s SIM2 & SIM2 Max hybrids. The forged C300 steel face really optimises that desired launch and distance, whilst the V-Steel sole gives you smooth ground interaction for a clean, consistent strike from tight lies, deep rough and even bunkers. A confident ball-striker may prefer the workability of the SIM2 design, with most golfers finding the more forgiving SIM2 Max a better option.

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Video of the Week

Hole-in-ones. How hard are they really? Well, watch as two of the best players on the planet take on the European Tour's hole-in-one challenge. 50 balls each. Can they do it?

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