Welcome to another edition of our newsletter.
The focus of world golf is here this week as we welcome the best players on the planet to Carnoustie for The Open, and it is the best week to be involved in golf! At the bottom of this week’s news you will see my tips for the week. Carnoustie is just a few hours away and I really hope some of you make it there to watch close up how the best players in the World handle this very tough links courses.
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The key holes at Carnoustie The Open Championship gets underway on Thursday at one of the most difficult courses on the championship’s rota – Carnoustie. We take a look at the key holes which could see the Claret Jug won or lost. Hole 6 (Hogan’s Alley)
Named after the legendary Ben Hogan who won the Open Championship in 1953, this menacing par-5 is where Carnoustie starts to come into its own. Wind direction is normally against the player, adding extra distance to an already lengthy hole. Out of bounds is a constant threat on both the drive and the second shot, with a relatively straightforward approach to an undulating green the only reprieve. If a player leaves Hogan's Alley with a five, they'll be pleased. Hole 16 (Barry Burn)
At 248 yards, you might wonder if its even possible to make par at this infamous par-3. That was certainly the case for Tom Watson in 1975, who failed to card a three throughout the tournament. A prevailing wind usually blowing against the player, along with significant hazards at the front of the green, means Barry Burn’s reputation as one of Carnoustie’s toughest holes is justly deserved. |
Hole 18 (Home)
And you thought the 16th was hard! The final hole at Carnoustie, Home, is potentially the most difficult finishing hole in tournament golf – fairway bunkers line the right-hand side of the fairway, whilst the burn awaits for any drives to the right or left of the hole. The burn then snakes devilishly back round in front of the green, waiting to collect any mishit approach shots.
Jean Van De Velde will have plenty of advice to offer on how not to play this hole; he carded a seven in 1999 after finding the burn, leading to Paul Lawrie winning the tournament in a play-off. As for our tip of the week, keep an eye out for Sergio Garcia, who is looking to go one better than his 2007 showing, after losing in a play-off to Padraig Harrington. |
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Open Championship raffle
Starting this week in your pro-shop there will be a chance for everyone to win a limited edition commemorative tour bag.
I have been lucky enough to be allocated one of these stunning bags from TaylorMade and soon it could be all yours with tickets now on sale at £5.00 per square.
So pop into the shop to grab your space.
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Another chance to win...
We're also putting on a special Open Championship Carnoustie Challenge for you all to try in The Development Centre this week. Try to hit the fairway at Carnoustie's famous 6th hole - named Hogan’s Alley after the irrepressible Ben Hogan - and the longest drive from the championship tee will win a special Open prize courtesy of Under Armour. Entry will be £2 for 3 shots and starts on Wednesday with the last tee shot hit up to Sunday at 3pm. |
Open special offers in-store... - Under Armour shoes - 30% OFF any stock shoes
- Stuburt Polo Shirts - 2 shirts for £35
- Wilson DX2 soft - 1 doz balls down to £16 or two dozen for £28
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Scottish Open
What a result for Brandon Stone at Gullane, shooting 20 under par is a very impressive performance.
I travelled through east on day 1 with my family to wander round the links and watched Justin Rose, Fowler, Mickelson, Knox,Westwood & Poulter.
While I was there I bumped into Sky Sports commentator (Radar) Wayne Riley and we discussed our tips for Carnoustie, which can be found below:
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Do you fancy a flutter?
If you're thinking about putting a bet on this year's Open, then here my tips :
Alex Noren Francisco Molinari Justin Rose |
Burgh Weekend
On Saturday & Sunday we hosted both Gents & Ladies Burgh events. As I wrote this the ladies were still playing, so I'll write up their results next week. But in the meantime, on Saturday the main winners were: Handicap - Colin McKenzie(nett 66) Scratch - Robert Clark (71) Congratulations to both players!
We also held a raffle and the winners were:
1st - Tommy Bolton (Under Armour polo & visor) 2nd - Gordon McKillop (Callaway hat, balls, towel) 3rd - Roddy Boyle (GGC hat & towel) 4th - JD Craig (Dozen Bridgestone golf balls) |
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