David Wood

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we have all the latest news from the world of golf, the Masters is just around the corner, the seniors have a sudden death play-off, and now is the time to update your trolley battery. Enjoy the read!

Tour news

Three in one…

This week sees a world first with The European Challenge Tour, Ladies European Tour and Seniors Staysure Tour all competing in the same event. Around 40 players from each Tour will gather in the Jordan Mixed Open, playing from different tees, but same scoreboard and same prize fund. It would be fun to be a fly on the wall after a couple of rounds in both locker rooms. I will post an update next week.

With so much golf going on at the minute, the latest WGC event went to Kevin Kisner, not Costner much to my wife`s disappointment when the TV came on! Kisner won the Walter Hagen trophy defeating Matt Kuchar in a forgettable final. Kisner beat "hot" man Franky Molinari when the Italian three putted the last. Kuchar defeated Lucas Bjerreghard on the last to make the final, although Kooooch was involved in "gimmegate" with Sergio Garcia. Garcia, inexplicably picked up a putt without Kuchar verbally conceding it, and Kuchar claimed the hole. The Spaniards toys came out the pram and next thing the match was all over in favour of the American. After his "dispute" over Caddie bonuses earlier in the season, this was the last thing "family man" Kuchar probably needed. Yet a bit like Brexit, half the field would say he was in the right for doing it and the other half would be embarrassed for him. It incensed Garcia enough to lose his cool and get defeated. If someone picked a putt up against you in a match play situation would you claim the hole?

On "Tour" the regulation for a "concession" seems to be around 2 feet, this putt was half that!
The European Tour was in India last week (ironic) with a welcome return to form for Stephen Gallagher. Well done to him!

Just around the corner is golfs first Major. Much is bubbling up as the excitement grows towards Augusta. Rory is favourite, Tiger has done himself no harm after last week’s performance. All the world’s top 10 are coming into form at just the right time, it`s a horses for courses so try not to waste money too far down the betting looking for a winner.

Our sweep stakes are complete and your players will be advertised in the shop next Tuesday. The favourites will be announced on here so keep a look out if you are not planning to come to the Club next week.

Club news

A sudden death play-off required…

The Orsett Senior team won their first round match this week away at Play Golf Colchester. A tense affair with a sudden death play-off required. Kevin Lyons’s ace in the pack was Jeff Mathewson, one of the steadiest golfers at the club. There were plenty of nerves but Jeff did what was required and won the play-off. Congratulations to all the team and good luck in the second round. This weekend sees The Leslie Wood team start their campaign away at Crondon Park. If you have some spare time to offer support then please go along, it really does help.

Shop news

Update you golfing wardrobe…

We have recently added more to our Under Armour shop on the wall, with three of their shoe range and some of their gloves. I have to say the shoes are extremely comfortable and look great as you can see. Also our latest Club Crested range has arrived, some lovely summer colours from Glenmuir which has already proved very popular. Take a look next time you are in, a great product at even better value. You can`t buy it anywhere else!

Running on empty?

If your electric trolley is struggling to make it round 18 holes then it might be time you upgraded its battery. There's been a huge push towards Lithium batteries in recent years as they last longer, charge quicker and are more lightweight than previous Lead Acid equivalents. So, if it's time you change your electric trolley battery, bring your old one in-store and enjoy £25 OFF a brand-new Lithium one.

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Fitting news

Would you like to hit it further?

We held our first Fitting Day this week at Orsett. Oversubscribed by 50%, we had members from all areas of the handicap spectrum find improvements to their existing products. Some by a fraction in distance but with less dispersion but more than 50% of those testing products gained at least 2 club lofts which would definitely make for a more enjoyable game, chance to score lower and therefore happier golfers. If hitting the ball further and straighter would make you a happier golfer too, why not get booked in for a Callaway fitting either directly with myself using our GC 2 launch monitor technology or let me make an appointment at Callaway’s legendary fitting centre. Should you purchase then there is no charge for the fitting.I hope to hear from you soon!

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Boa constrict your footwear

There's been two major trends in the golf footwear market in recent years: the first is the surge in spikeless shoes, and the other is Boa. So, what actually is the Boa Fit System and is it anything to do with snakes?

FootJoy UltraFIT Boa golf shoe

No, it's nothing to do with snakes. Phew. Rather, the Boa Fit System has revolutionized footwear for the better and we absolutely love it.

Instead of using traditional laces, Boa utilises a steel wire (virtually unbreakable) that is effortlessly tightened via an easy-to-use dial strategically placed on the shoe (seen above). To loosen, simply pull out the dial and open up at the tongue.

With FootJoy's UltraFIT Boa, which is available in-store now, you will be guaranteed a comfortable fit every time safe in the knowledge that your laces will not come undone or get tangled throughout your round.

If you haven’t already experienced Boa, then we implore you to come down to the store and try on this fantastic option today - no obligation.

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I can see clearly now

Bubba Watson, now there’s a man who knows a thing or two about style when it comes to the eyewear department. Oakley's golf-specific sunglasses don't just look great though, they also serve a very useful purpose that you can benefit from too.

The clarity of Prizm lenses

Bubba’s Oakley Targetline shades are fitted with Prizm lens technology. As you can see from the image above, the enhanced colour contrast from standard lens (on the left) to Prizm lens (on the right) is quite remarkable.

This will enable you to see course undulations with greater ease - a particularly useful benefit when it comes to reading your putts on the green.

These Targetline sunglasses are available in both white (as Bubba is wearing here) and black. Click on the link below to learn more about these as well as Prizm technology.

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Spotlight: Callaway Apex (2019) irons

Irons usually get updated every couple of years, so why did it take Callaway over three years to bring a new Apex iron model to market? Well, quite simply, the Apex CF16 was a brilliant iron that took a while to improve upon.

However, the brains at Callaway have done it and what a special option the new Apex CF19 is; not to mention the Apex Pro irons too. Watch this video to find out why this iron has us so excited in the shop.

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Video of the Week

Some of you might recall Colin Montgomerie's driver off-the-deck on the final hole of the 1996 Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Well, 23 years on, can Tommy Fleetwood, Rafa Cabrera-Bello or Matt Fitzpatrick repeat Monty's tournament-winning shot?

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