Matt Bannister

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter.

It’s the last week of official summer time before the clocks go back, so remember you get an extra hour in bed this weekend, but that means next week we lose the light in the evening. Sad times. However we have been receiving a great ‘Indian summer’ so let’s hope that continues.

If you have read the last couple of editions you will have realised I have been off work for two weeks. I am pleased to report I am back and started Monday 22nd which was a bit earlier than expected, which is a good thing in my eyes.

My diary is open and remember you can book online via my diary. As I was expecting to be back until the end of the month I do have some decent availability for the rest of this month.

View my diary here.

Pro's news

Coaching and Goal Setting

Have you reviewed your golf from 2018? Have you made goals for 2019? If you are like US PGA tour player Justin Thomas, why not set some goals?

See below what Justin Thomas’s look like.

Now I accept it may not be things quite as specific like improving strokes gained putting by 0.25 shots but I really believe you should set yourself goals. Especially with so many apps that can keep your stats like ‘ShotScope’ ‘Arccos Caddy’ which have tags in the end of your clubs and automatically ‘tag’ your shots or manual stat keepers from any app store.

I will share my golfing goals next week, but in the meantime if you want to share them send me a message.

share your goals >

Make 2019 your best season to date!

So with that seamless link this is the last chance to get signed up to the ‘winter unlimited coaching plan’.

I have a couple of places left as this was limited to only 5 players and as I have been asked and accepted this plan can be paid over the first two months rather than in one payment.

So if you want to do some serious work through the winter get in touch to fill the final places and work towards the 2019 goals.

Next week to compliment the ‘Unlimited Plan’ I will release 5 winter packages which may also be of interest or as in previous years (I hate to mention the word in October) and make great Christmas presents and are available in vouchers.

book your Winter Coaching Package >

Improve your golf in a day!

Last month saw the first Game Improvement and coaching day. The day is aimed at an exclusive group of up to 3 players to work on their games over the course of the day.

We had a great first day and the conversation flowed around golf and especially out on the course for the 9 holes.

I have planned 4! New dates have been added, two in November and two in December. These dates are also weather proof as the morning sessions are driving range based and if the weather is against us we can play 9 holes in the teaching studio.

Dates are:

November Thursday 15th and Tuesday 27th

December Tuesday 11th and Thursday 20th

9:30am -4pm

Minimum 2 people and maximum 3 people.

book Game Improvement Day >

As mentioned last week Ryan recently updated his coaching pricelist.

So to keep you up to date please see both of our pricelists available below:

Course news

Great news regarding the golf course signage

It’s been on our radar for a while to not only update the golf course hole signage in terms of information but also replace the current tombstones.

We have just instructed a company to build and supply new golf course signage that we are hoping will be here in approx. 6-8 weeks.

So maybe the course will get its own little Christmas present.

We haven’t seen the finished proof just yet but are expecting them to look very similar to the image.

Shop news

Deal of the week!

We have a Triple offerings for you this week.

Firstly the last set of Callaway XR Steelhead irons only £500! Saving £100! Then we are giving you a FREE X-Series bag worth £109 so the total saving is £209! If that wasn’t enough we have a selection of Puma shirts at 20% off. And finally we have Cross and FootJoy shirts and Jumpers on the rail are £15 each or any two for just £25!

click here to reserve >

Fitting news

Wednesday, 14 November - book your place

As mentioned last week we have secured a very sort after demo day of the new Titleist TS Metals and Drivers. There has been much hype around the new range and although we don't stock the drivers we can arrange fittings and order the product. If after the demo day the response is positive we may even look at including a demo section in store.

The Titleist fitting guys, as you can imagine are in great demand, however we have been able to arrange a very sought after demo day on site. The day is by appointment only and is on Wednesday 14th November between 12pm and 4pm.

book your Titleist Fitting Day >

Social media

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Did you know that you you can book your golf online and even do it through our Facebook page.

Remember you can follow activity at the centre on Twitter and Facebook by following:

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Totally bunkers!

The proposed changes to the Rules of Golf are less than three months away so we thought we'd look at one introduction which will put your mind at ease when you find yourself in a tricky situation within a bunker...

You may not be aware but under the current ruling, you cannot take relief outside the bunker once you've already made an attempt to play the ball from inside. However, under the proposed changes (19.3b), and for two penalty strokes, you will have the additional option of taking relief outside the bunker by dropping a ball back on the line from the hole through where your ball was at rest in the bunker. Phew.

contact the team >

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.

Cleveland CBX

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Cleveland’s CBX. The cavity back design gives you the forgiveness you need when faced with a difficult pitch shot, as well as short game versatility. The centre of gravity is positioned behind the face, which aids the feel and also gives you supreme distance control, meaning you’ll be confident of avoiding danger both in front and behind the green.

watch our video >

Video of the Week

The new TS drivers from Titleist have been causing quite a stir around the club since their launch last month, and it's easy to see why when you watch this video review.

I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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