David Wood

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we take a look at Rory’s impressive Canadian Open win, our very own Harry Robson excels at Romford, we have you covered for Father’s Day, and we highlight the importance of putting. Enjoy the read!

Tour news

Back to winning ways just in time…

Rory McIlroy showed everyone just what we have all been waiting to see from the Ulsterman since The Players Championship. Rory finally got "hot" with the putter over the weekend at The Canadian Open with a 22 under par total to obliterate the field. His final round 61 looked for all the world like a 59 or better at one time with 300 yard plus drives, laser irons and nonchalant putting. After missing the cut at The Memorial, Rory needed something to spike his game into contention with this week’s third Major at Pebble Beach. Rory is just unstoppable when he gets the putter working!

So who will win? With the course being relatively short for championship golf, it brings many more players into the equation. From outside the top ten, how about the likes of Graeme McDowell, Kevin Kisner, Kevin Na, Jim Furyk, or even Englishmen Matt Fitzpatrick and Danny Willett who have both been playing more in America and featuring frequently in the top ten. It truly is an "Open" this week!

The course will be so different to the annual hit and giggle AT&T Pro Am in March. The rough will be up, the greens firm and both the poa annua grass and tee times could be a major influence on the result. Poa annua grass gets uneven and bumpy by the end of the day and of course the Pacific winds turn on the tide. As always patience will be so important, looks like it will be a long night in front of the TV come Sunday!

Competition news

Harry excels at Romford...

Orsett member, Harry Robson, excelled at last week’s Essex Amateur Championships held at Romford. In windy conditions he was lying third after two rounds but a fantastic third round of 68 catapulted himself into the lead. Unfortunately a slow start in the afternoon caught up with him and after an eventual 76, he was consoled with third place.

He did however win the Jubilee trophy for highest position for an under 21 in the field. Congratulations Harry, another step up the golfing experiences ladder. Just behind him for an honourable mention was Dan Vaughan in 6th place, Dan played all weekend literally on one foot so a great effort over 72 holes.

Pro's news

Do you have a gift sorted?

Its Father’s Day this weekend and we have had lots of contact for lessons and gifts from loved ones. Should you get asked and never know what to receive, perhaps make use of our services for perhaps a lesson or two, maybe even get a contribution to that bag or shoes that keeps catching your eye when you walk in store.

We have plenty to offer so just let that family member know where it was seen and where to get it from. We will be offering a 15% discount on any stocked Under Armour shoes over the US Open duration.

Drive for show, putt for...

I talked last week about the importance of lining up both the ball and the putter face. Low and behold one of the club’s best putters storms the latest club competition and wins the Ward Cup (7 up). Issa Pooloo, known for his short game expertise, was 4 under par after 9 holes. This included 8 single putts in a row from the second, if you don`t think putting is that important then you may need to reconsider!

Contact me here if you would like some help with your putting.

Earn yourself some money

It's always nice to get something for our old bits and bobs. Take your car for example, with many people now taking the opportunity to get money off a new car by part-exchanging their old car as part of the deal.

Well, we're now running a brilliant offer with our friends at Motocaddy, which will see you get up to £60 back in cash (minimum return is £50) when you trade-in your old electric trolley whilst purchasing a new Motocaddy electric trolley in-store.

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Find the short stuff

If you’re an equipment junkie, there’s nothing quite like standing on the first tee clutching the latest driver – especially, with the marketing promise of faster ball speeds and greater distance firmly in your mind. The question is, should this be your number one priority with the big stick in hand?

Introducing Lynx's Black Cat driver

One driver that will be in a lot of golfers' bags this year is this beauty from Lynx.

What we love most about the Black Cat is that it is suitable for so many different types of golfers, from scratch golfers to high handicappers.

The key to maximising its potential lies in its sole weight set-up, with high and low weights that can be switched around to alter launch and spin conditions.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and have a chat to us in the shop and we can start you on your journey to better golf this summer.

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All bases covered

More and more golfers are utilizing the help of a trolley to transport their clubs around the course nowadays than ever before, resulting in a more enjoyable (and less strenuous) round of golf. But, when it comes to choosing a trolley, how do you know which one to go for?

Motocaddy Z1
push trolley

• Weighs a meagre 6kgs, making it a piece of cake to transport around

• Simple two-step folding system for easy storage

• Friction-free oversized wheels make it easy to push around the course

Verdict – One of the best push trolleys on the market

Motocaddy S1
electric trolley

• Comes with 9-speed options and onboard battery charging for added convenience

• Packed with tech such as sunlight-friendly LCD screen with battery meter & speed indicator

• QUIKFOLD mechanism for easy transportation and storage

Verdict – The best and most advanced 'entry level' trolley

Motocaddy M5 CONNECT electric trolley

• Over 40,000 courses available with front, middle and back distances

• Smartphone notifications, clock, round timer and shot measurement capabilities

• Fully adjustable ergonomic handle and car boot friendly profile for ease of use/storage

Verdict - GPS functionality make this a premium winner

*GPS compatibility through Motocaddy app via Bluetooth connection

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Video of the Week

As the world's best golfers descend upon Pebble Beach for the 2019 US Open this week, we take a look back at every winning moment since 1960. How many of these triumphs do you recall?

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