David Wood

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we see Tom and Mike slip on the green jackets, time is running out to take advantage of our Titleist 4 for 3 deal, and it’s squeaky bum time all over the British football pitches. Enjoy the read!

Competition news

Tom and Mike slip on the jacket…

Not satisfied with winning one of the Masters sweeps and perhaps inspired by Tiger’s win, Tom Drake played one of his best rounds of golf this season in the inaugural St Georges Day trophy at the weekend. Hot footing around in 42 points off 5 handicap, Tom "The Bomb" as he is known won by 3 points from Rob Percival on 39pts and also the better golfing Twigg brother, Kevin on 38 points. Tom’s golf has definitely had the benefit of driving the ball straighter since his new PING driver has gone in the bag some weeks ago.

"Not only did I drive the ball well, I actually putted a little better. The boys I play with know it’s been a bit of a problem recently but this time I did most things right, I just hope I can keep it going now. A good round just gives that bit of confidence you need sometimes.

Well done Tom, remember form is temporary and class is permanent!

The other winner of the Masters sweep was a very happy but surprised Mike Titcombe.

"I like to support the sweepstake events the Pro Shop put on, it’s a bit of fun and added interest but it might be the first that has come my way!"

Like a good Grandfather, Mike spent the winnings on some new junior clubs for his Grandson.

Tom Drake

Mike Titcombe

Shop news

Have you taken advantage?

Many thanks to those who have taken advantage of the Titleist 4 for 3 deal.This is the last weekend before it closes (April 30th) so if you want to organise some go to my website link below and follow the simple links.

Also thanks to all those who took part in the swing assessments. Many of you have already found a benefit in them, including Rob Coston who first time out scored 38 points. Well Rob, keep up the good work!

Click here to order your Titleist golf balls.

Pro's news

Its squeaky bum time all over the British football pitches...

The Premier League continues to be exciting at the top, qualifying for Europe and possibly one place in the relegation area. In The Championship who knows who will go up and qualify for the play-offs? Everyone will want to avoid a marauding Aston Villa with 10 straight wins in a row, a Club record. At the bottom its one from three so anything could happen?

League 1 is crazy, with Luton out in front, Barnsley just behind with the "big" clubs of Portsmouth and Sunderland trying their best to keep winning and put the pressure on. At the bottom, Southend somehow finally won and have a chance to avoid the drop, there are still 7 clubs who could go down if the results go against them and although Lincoln are promoted there are loads of places still unsettled. This is the same top and bottom of League 2 as well.

With only around three matches at most to be played in each league, it really is a case of who has the nerve to keep playing and not just protect what they have. It`s great watching unless you’re an unfortunate Leeds fan who seem to have watch their team go to the playoffs from the jaws of promotion once again with just 5 games to go. So let`s hope Southend stay up, Rochdale away next, who saved themselves last week from relegation having been in the drop zone nearly all season, followed by Sunderland at home last game of the season.

Keep a watch on your game

Technology: it’s a word that scares some of us whilst excites others. When it comes to technology in golf, there’s no question that it has helped evolve the way we play the game for the better. For example, GPS golf watches really do make knowing how far you have left to the green or hazards as simple as quick glance at your wrist.

Introducing Garmin's Approach S40 watch

First of all, this GPS watch is multi-functional and super stylish making it the ideal companion as your everyday smartwatch and game-changing piece of tech out on the course.

Over 41,000 pre-loaded worldwide courses feature with precise distances to greens, hazards and doglegs displayed on its colour touchscreen.

The S40 really is a stunning watch and unbelievably practical. Find out more by clicking on the link below.

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Another way to gain distance

On the face of it, the mechanics of golf are really quite simple: the further you hit the ball, the easier it will be to get the white thing into the hole in the fewest shots. Club technology, swing changes and even work down the gym help us achieve our target of more distance, but maybe there's another way...

Could changing your ball increase your distance?

Yes, it could, and Mizuno has been working hard to come up with a ball to help you achieve exactly this: introducing RB Tour.

Without getting too technical, its innovative C-Dimple design reduces drag through the wind to strengthen both trajectory and distance - what a brilliant combination.

So, why not come and try Mizuno's RB Tour ball as it may just be the answer to your distance prayers?

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Video of the Week

Watch this video as we take a look back at the top 10 funniest moments on the European Tour in 2018. Which of these made you chuckle the most?

Putting passion into your past time

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