Derek Watters

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter.

This week, we take a look at how Bernd Wiesberger swept to a dramatic playoff victory at the Scottish Open, whilst identifying how you can get more bang for your buck when it comes to your golf apparel this summer.

Enjoy!

Tour news

How do they do it?

Congratulations go to Austrian Bernd Wiesberger, who became the golfing king of Scotland with a thrilling playoff victory at the Scottish Open.

On a tense afternoon of sporting action (anyone see the cricket? How about the tennis?), golf played its part as Frenchman Benjamin Herbert fired in a final round nine-under-par to tie with Wiesberger at the top of the standings on -22 and force a playoff.

It took three holes and a couple of lucky escapes for Wiesberger to emerge victorious as Herbert missed two opportunities to seal the deal for himself before scuppering a straightforward putt for par at the 18th to hand Wiesberger his sixth European Tour title and second win of 2019.

I actually had the pleasure to play at the Renaissance Club the day after and from the back tees as part of a Callaway Corporate Day. As mentioned above the scoring was incredible throughout the week, but I just don't know how they do it.

Playing with three other professionals we were given a real sense of realism as to how good these guys really are. It was a great experience but it is always a little worrying when you are struggling to reach some fairways.

Johnston in tears ahead of Open week

Wiesberger’s win could not have come at a better time as he heads to Royal Portrush this week for The 148th Open Championship.

However, it was fitting that at The Renaissance Club, Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston should pick that moment to perform his own renaissance and qualify for The Open after shooting a final round nine-under-par to end up tied fourth.

It left him in tears after a difficult year and just reward for his never-give-up attitude. Runner-up Benjamin Herbert and Italian Nino Bertasio will join Johnston in Northern Ireland as the other two qualifiers.

More bang for your buck

Golf clothing has come a long way from the old-style knickerbockers worn in the early 1900s - you can hardly imagine popping to the supermarket in a pair of those today. Fortunately, these days, golf brands make clothing that is high performing on the course but looks good enough to set the trend off it too.

Galvin Green SS19 apparel

Take this polo from Galvin Green, which has really caught our eye this season. The yellow and black design drips a classy yet modern look that is so versatile it is guaranteed to be something of a head turner away from the course as well as on it.

The Monte polo is a worthy addition to any golfing wardrobe, so come on down and take a closer look at Galvin Green's range next time you're at the club.

shop Galvin Green >

The battle of the trolleys

Yes, it’s time for another battle as we pit Motocaddy’s S1 and M1 electric trolleys against one another to see which one has your requirements covered for both on-course performance and off-course practicality. So, dust off the gloves, sound the bell and let the battle commence...

Motocaddy S1 electric trolley

In the red corner we have the simply stunning S1 electric trolley, which has been updated for 2019.

Everything is at your finger tips thanks to a brand-new high-resolution LCD screen and easy-to-use Quickfold mechanism for easy storage, all of which is wrapped up in this highly attractive design.

Perfect for: Golfers looking for an entry level electric trolley that packs a punch in the features department.

Motocaddy M1 electric trolley

In the blue corner we have the M1 electric trolley, which is yet another brilliant option.

The car-boot friendly profile means this is the perfect trolley for those of you looking to save space, whilst a powerful 230w motor makes this the ideal high-performing electric trolley.

Perfect for: Golfers looking to save space with an easy-to-use, powerful electric trolley that has you well covered on any terrain.

view Motocaddy's range >

Spotlight | PING Blueprint irons

Now this is a beauty.

When Tour players put a new product into play immediately, you know it's something special.

Well, that's exactly what Louis Oosthuizen and Tony Finau did earlier this year with these phenomenal Blueprint irons from PING.

Fully forged for tremendous feel, tungsten toe screw for added forgiveness, and a compact profile for increased confidence. A dream combination.

find out more >

Video of the Week

The final Major of the year is upon us as the world's best descend upon Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years. Here's what Rory McIlroy had to say on this momentous occasion and the course itself. Enjoy the best week in golf.

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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