Under Armour autumn winter layering 2017
ProQuip Pro-Flex EVO men's waterproofs
 
 

Hello golfers,

In this week’s email, we look at the impact of a study by the University of Edinburgh on your golf game, we feature some exciting new product that has just landed in-store, including Callaway's Rogue, and we look at what happened during last weekend's PGA Tour event in Phoenix.

Enjoy the read.

 
Tour news

Take a listen to this...

Last week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open on the PGA Tour might seem like an ordinary event on the surface, but it has one particular aspect that no other event comes anywhere near to.

The 16th at TPC Scottsdale is turned into a sporting arena with grandstands lining the entire par-3 to create space for 16,000 spectators on the 163-yard hole, referred to by many as the Colosseum.

It’s easily the closest that golf comes to being played in a stadium like football or rugby, and the atmosphere surrounding the 16th is like nothing else on the golfing calendar. But don’t just take our word for it, watch this video of Matt Kuchar almost acing the par-3 on Sunday – just listen to the crowd’s reaction.

Waste Management Open
 
Product news

The Rogue has landed...

This week I have taken delivery of Callaway’s new innovative 2018 driver, the Rogue.

With a great range including irons as well as drivers plus hybrid and fairway woods the following days will see all the range available to test and fit. On the back of this PING and TaylorMade will follow very soon and by the end of February the indoor centre should be at full capacity for fitting and we look forward to seeing many of you getting fitted for the exciting new 2018 products from the top brands in golf. 

Book your custom fitting.

Callaway Rogue 1
Callaway Rogue 2
find out more about Callaway's Rogue  >
 
Shop news

Flash SALE continues

A lot of you have been in touch and a lot of my very special deals are gone but there still are a few clubs remaining which must be sold

TaylorMade M1 - 10.5 Stiff (SOLD)
TaylorMade hybrid (22) regular
Callaway XR 3+ Stiff
Callaway XR 4+ regular
Callaway B.B. Fusion driver (SOLD)
Cobra F7 Ti regular driver (SOLD)
Cobra F7 driver ( SOLD )
Cobra F7 fairway wood
Cobra F7 hybrid

All the clubs not sold are available at massive, must be sold discounts.

If You have an interest in any of these clubs and would like to know what the amazing prices are, please get in contact by email pro@gourockgolfclub.com or call me at the shop.

 
Shop news

A cracking start!

This week I ventured down into Ayrshire to make my 2018 debut. The event was a winter alliance event at Royal Troon (Portland Course) and a chance for me to see if all my winter practice indoors had benefitted my game. I am delighted to say the answer is yes. I managed to guide my Srixon Z star round in 5 under, hitting 16 greens and required only 30 putts to claim the win!

It was a cracking way to start my 20th season as a PGA Golf Professional.

 
 
 
 
Comfort is a must

Much has been made of the benefits of golf on our physical and mental health in recent years, with a study by Edinburgh University even claiming playing regularly can increase your life expectancy. Part of their research found that golfers typically burn around 500 calories during 18 holes, which isn’t surprising given the distance we travel.

Illustration

How far are you actually walking?
A recent R&A experiment suggested the average total distance walked was 6.6 miles, with factors such as the number of shots taken (depicted in the illustration) playing a key role.

If you were to go on a seven-mile walk you’d certainly make sure you were wearing your most comfortable shoes, so why is golf any different? Consider this FootJoy ContourFIT that is built on their softest ever cushioning, with an achilles pad that ensures lasting playing comfort.

FootJoy ContourFIT
watch our video  >
 
 
 
 
Titleist improve their range

If we were to ask you which brand of golf ball is the most popular worldwide, we’d be pretty confident that you’d say Titleist. Whilst they’re best known for Pro V1 and Pro V1x, they also have some hidden gems in their range, including these two new balls for 2018.

Tour Soft

Tour Soft
For years Titleist has had the NXT Tour ball in their range but 2018 signals time for a change. The brand new Tour Soft replaces NXT Tour and delivers extremely soft feel, impressive distance and excellent short game performance for the golfer who is a bit more budget conscious.

Velocity
The new and improved Velocity ball is perfect for those of you looking for distance over everything else, achievable thanks to surprisingly low spin and a high flight on all shots. Better yet, the Velocity is available in a range of high-visibility colours to add a bit of fun to your game.

Velocity
explore Titleist's range  >
 
 
 
Gear Focus
PING
PING add Max to the family

If you're looking for more forgiveness to improve your accuracy off the tee, PING's new G400 Max driver is one of the most forgiving drivers we’ve ever seen. It joins the popular G400 family of drivers that includes the standard model, the Straight Flight (SFT) option which counters a fade, and the Low Spin (LST) driver that produces a lower spin flight.

With four drivers in their range for 2018, plus the G Le, which is specifically designed for ladies, there's bound to be an option to help improve your game.

PING G400 MAX driver
PING video
explore PING G400  >
 
 
BIG MAX Autofold FF Trolley
Garmin Approach S20
 
 

Video of the Week

Watch this video as Foremost TV puts Wilson Staff's C300 and D300 drivers head-to-head to help you understand the key differences between these two game-improvement drivers.

 
 
I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.
 
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