David Wood

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail the ‘two gloves’ trait returns to the tour, we are your number one stop for Christmas shopping, we highlight our ongoing shop promotions, and we offer the gift of better golf this Christmas. Enjoy the read!

Tour news

The two gloves return…

So Europe`s latest winner might have reignited the "two glove" trend that took off when American Tommy "two gloves" Gainey gained notoriety for first wearing them on the Big Break and then when playing on the PGA Tour for a couple of seasons.

Why does Aaron Rai wear them? It all started when he began playing as an 8 year giving him a better hold of the club (why the rest of us usually wear one). He forgot them one day, played badly and wore them all the time after that. It`s not just a superstition thing but a feel thing as well and we all know how important that is to play our best golf.

Another unusual thing he does as a Professional is use iron covers, like many of you he likes to look after his club heads, something that no other Professional I know does (the iron covers that is). He now is England`s 12th winner on Tour this year after winning in Hong Kong and sets himself up nicely for the next few years being able to select his schedule and not have to chase around the globe quite as much.

But back to the double gloves... what can we learn from it? I think it shows he does what he needs to do to be successful on the course. That is so important for all of us. Many of us may listen to the well-meaning of our friends/playing partners advice on our swing after a poor shot or buy the latest driver because a friend has "never" driven so well without any Professional advice or dare I say a custom fitting. Aaron Rai gives himself the best chance to play well. He may have the odd quirky thing going on for a Professional but he will have sound coaching and clubs that fit, taking away doubt from his game. The two glove thing may help your game too but a good technique and suitable clubs will get you a lot further.

Get in touch now the season is over .Let`s sit down discuss your game and let me point out and guide you to greater success next season. Or just buy some gloves and carry on doing the same thing and expect a different outcome, I think we both know where that is heading!

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Shop news

Shop with us this Christmas…

We are getting ready for Christmas in the store with gift ideas, secret phone calls and emails beginning to arrive. If you would like us to let your wife/husband/mum/dad know what it is you really want for Christmas, let me know and we will keep it on file so they waste no time or their money on something that may never be worn or used.

Remember we can order from just about all the companies in the game and should we not be able to supply it, we will let you know and not avoid you until it is too late. Honesty has always been my policy, so for peace of mind shopping, service, advice and someone who listens to your requirements, we are the place to visit and get looked after.

Christmas promotions

In store right now we have the ongoing ball personalisation from both Titleist and Srixon. There is also a FREE bag with every Motocaddy S Series trolley pus a FREE accessory station and umbrella holder worth £30.00! Also our Christmas draw in filling up nicely. We always have great prizes and this year is no exception. So for just £2.00 you could be having an amazing day’s golf, but you have to be in it to win it.

With the weather on the turn, come and take a look at our wet weather range. There is nothing as bad as being wet and cold on the course. I think we cover all layers very well in multiple colour options too!

Give the gift of better golf…

Golf lessons are a popular present this time of year .Fed up seeing your loved one come home and want to kick the cat out the door in frustration? I now offer a new tier system for lessons:

30 minutes - £25.00 per session
45 minutes - £35.00 per session
60 minutes - £45.00 per session
1 hour playing lessons for course assessments are just £40.00
2 hour playing lessons for course management, strategy and shot skills is £80.00

The flexibility is the important thing tailored to any area of the game causing, concerns, stress, and even anger issues. Video analysis can be provided for all lessons and I promise none will go viral without your permission!

I hope to see many of you in store over the coming weeks. Remember parking is easy and free, no long queues either. Nothing is too much trouble especially any unfortunate returns. We will exchange, add it to your account or refund, simple! Just avoid leaving it to the last minute please!

Style for all occasions

In the past, golf clothing has had the reputation of being “for the golf course” with a call to the fashion police needed if you were to wear it anywhere else. Thankfully, times have changed, and we now have a vast selection of fashionable pieces in-store that you’ll be able to confidently wear both on and off the golf course.

We know some of you are still wearing your baggy golf jacket from years gone by, so here's our suggestion to replace it: ProQuip's Pro-Flex EVO jacket.

If you're shopping on the high street, you'll be after something that's 100% waterproof. Well, thanks to its Teflon coating, this jacket will keep you fully dry in the wettest of conditions.

Its stylish design means it can be worn both on and off the course, with golf-specific features such as four-way stretch making it the perfect option to combat the elements this winter.

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Divide and conquer

Sometimes in golf, it's the little things which really grind your gears. Take golf bags, for example - the game can be difficult enough when you're not playing your best, but it becomes downright frustrating when you go to take one club out of the bag and the whole set decides to come out with it. It goes both ways, with sometimes just trying to slot a single club back in proving difficult and time-consuming.

Luckily, there's a solution - the Pro cart bag from Mizuno. This bag has a spacious 14-way top cuff with full-length dividers for optimum club organisation, so you won't be struggling to take them out or slot them into your bag. Not only that, it comes with a whole array of handy pockets to keep any valuables or apparel safe whilst you're out on the course.

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Video of the Week

Hands up if you've failed to get out of a bunker first time before. When the ball's plugged it becomes even harder, so this week's 'Tip from the Tour' is about how to conquer this tricky shot first time, every time.

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