David Wood

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we report on some more success for our aspiring golfers, the shop has had a refresh along with a new special offer, and the Premier League season is back. Enjoy the read!

Pro's news

The good form continues…

Bradley Bawden continued his good form from the English Amateur Championships last week. He was given an invite into the PGA Euro Pro event at Mannings Heath. A 54 hole event starting last Thursday, he laid down a very sound marker with an opening 63 (-9) to trail by one shot! He had a dream start of birdieing the first five holes and then two more on the front nine for his first competitive sub 30 nine holes. An eagle and one more birdie and a single bogey added up to 63.

He followed this up the second day with a luckless 71 to lay tied third. With the final day being last Saturday and the forecast of strong gusting winds, there was a possibility the round would be abandoned. Play did however get underway and with three holes to play Brad was one behind. A par, birdie, par finish meant he was tied for the lead only for a player in the last group to finish with the same figures to beat him by a single stroke. A great effort in his first event alongside seasoned professionals. If you have Sky TV keep a look out for Euro Pro golf as it will be broadcast probably next week.

Perhaps a little inspired by Brads recent efforts, Zach Chegwidden went to Southport to play in the Pines Trophy held at Hillside, the course used for The British Masters this year. In those difficult winds, Zach played well "without holing much" and finished a very commendable 5th place.
Well done to both for their great efforts in very trying conditions.

This weekend is my Pro’s Day so please let me know if you require a player or your team can not play as we have numerous reserves. All the winners and "anything else" will be posted on here next week.

Also on Sunday is the semi-final of The Thornton Cup. Orsett play powerhouses Chelmsford, last year’s winners in what could be a titanic match. It takes place at Rochford Hundred Club, so should you wish to support the team, make your way there. Any support is gratefully accepted and would be a huge boost to the team.

Shop news

A special offer from Titleist…

We have just refreshed our ladies section, so should you like the idea of some new garments at very competitive prices then pop in and take a look.

Also if you like the Titleist Tour soft golf balls, there is a nice opportunity to get even more value. Buy a dozen balls and receive a FREE microfiber towel worth £20.00. A dozen balls and a towel for just £29.99, a bargain so get some while stocks last!

Other news

Sport report…

The football season has started with the usual suspects getting off to a flying start. Both Man City and Liverpool continued where they left off, with the new boys having mixed results. Norwich lost to Liverpool, Aston Villa started brightly only to lose at "The Lane" against a strong Spurs and Sheffield United earning a draw with Bournemouth. It`s a long season ahead so let`s see how it all looks at Christmas.Who are going to challenge the big two? And which Club will sack their manager first? Opinions here please.

Just as important, The Rugby World Cup is only 6 weeks away! Two of the big three sides contrived to lose. New Zealand lost to Australia, Wales lost to England in a "friendly" (are they ever friendly's? but South Africa who are getting better each match battered Argentina and are again an organised force to be reckoned with. Should England keep everyone fit then they will go close. Wales have just lost a pivotal player in Gareth Ainscombe at outside half through injury. With it now being a power game, England have it in abundance. It will be a brilliant tournament, as many as 6 or 7 teams with a realistic chance of getting to the final, personally I’m really looking forward to all the matches already.

With the Fed-Ex Cup on as well, it`s a sport fest! Patrick Reed got back to winning ways and Rory managed another top 10 finish, bemoaning his ability to compile four rounds. Jon Rahm looked good until that Spanish temperament took over, and it was nice to see Adam Scott put a good showing in. What about the great man, Mr Tiger Woods? A withdrawal from last week’s event with a stiff back. Is Tiger coming to the end of his amazing career? He has played just 4 times since Augusta, how can he stay sharp against the quality of the fields these days? It`s all about getting to East Lake for The Tour Championship final, Tiger himself lost 10 places and is now outside the Tours top 30. This week is the last week to get in the big 30. Each shot will be very valuable and for some, squeaky bum time! Incredible to think the US Tour season is over in two weeks and it will still be August. It`s amazing the power of TV and its audiences.

No distractions

It's not always easy to get in the zone or feel completely comfortable over the ball so, when you do, the last thing you need is to look down and be distracted by your shoes. Style always comes down to individual taste, but here are two shoes at either end of the spectrum that catch our eye for different reasons.

FootJoy Fury

The eye-catching athletic style of the aptly named Fury offers a fast look when addressing the ball with a full grain leather and engineered mesh upper providing ultimate on-course performance.

FootJoy UltraFIT Boa

Classic style meets the perfect fit in these beautiful shoes from FJ. The no-nonsense design at address oozes confidence whilst the Boa Fit System ensures maximum comfort every time.

We have an extensive range of golf shoes available in-store with styles, colours and designs to match everyone's taste. So, be sure to pop in and try on a pair or two for size the next time you're in the market for new shoes.

explore FJ's range >

Variety is the spice of life

Whatever happened to having a ‘textbook’ swing? If you were to watch golf on TV you’d see all sorts of different swings that have propelled these golfers to the top of the world, and the same can be said on the greens too.

There's definitely no single approach when it comes to how you grip your putter. You have a more traditional no-fuss approach that is favoured by the likes of Tiger Woods; a left-below-right grip which is a recent craze made famous by Jordan Spieth's putting heroics; and then the opposite extreme in anchoring that has recently been banned by the R&A.

PING's Sigma 2 putter range

That's gripping the club but what about the actual putter itself?

Take a look at PING's range for example. In this photo alone you can see the Sigma 2 line, which is made up of several larger headed putters that are so popular on Tour thanks to their stability through the ball, as well as the more conventional headed blade putters.

With so many head styles available - not to mention lengths - using our expertise is the safest way to ensure your next purchase is the right one for your game.

view PING's range >

Spotlight | Callaway Epic Flash hybrid

Epic by name...

Hybrids are one of the most important clubs you can have in your golf bag. Whether you use them as a long-iron replacement or to bridge the gap between your longest iron and shortest wood, they are incredibly useful and easy to hit.

This brand new release from Callaway boasts Jailbreak Technology for faster ball speeds, exceptional forgiveness on off-centre hits as well as adjustablility options so that we can really dial it in to be perfect for your game.

find out more >

Video of the Week

Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy this video as we take a look at the best shots from 2019 so far. How many of these do you think you'd be able to recreate?

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