Derek Watters

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter bringing you the latest news, competition results and what is new in-store. Enjoy the read.

Pro news

Winter is coming

Winter is beginning to appear on the horizon with darker nights & colder mornings approaching. We have a few weeks left of the full playing season so do get yourself up to the club and out there for a hit.

The course is still in magnificent condition and with the last couple of team events coming up in Mid-October, there are just a few chances to get that final cut of the season.

Your Golf Travel

As most of you now know I am now an official Your Golf Travel brand ambassador which lets me help you plan your golf break or maybe even a group trip. Have a look on the website, or contact me here and let’s see if we can get you booked up for a sunshine trip.

On that note, I am heading to the Spanish sunshine this weekend to visit La Manga and see what type of resort they have. I will be reporting back in my next newsletter, so watch this space!

PS. It is part of my 40th birthday year and I am truly looking forward to a rest!

Team news

Champions

A huge congratulations to both our senior & muirshiel teams who have won their respective leagues.
This is a huge marker for our club as we aspire to compete at all levels. Big shout out to captains Barry Higgins & Ian Samuel for their leadership this year, and we hope the success continues!

Shop news

New software

We are now up and running in our trial of the new VMS Software in conjunction with the new Scottish Golf App, so please bear with John / Ross & myself in the shop as we come to terms with this new innovative operating system.

Winter wear

With the conditions changing, now is the time to start thinking about keeping warm for the Winter league, or what you aspire to have in your bag in time for the 2020 season.

Pop into the shop, or click here to enquire online to have a look at Under Armour autumn/winter range which will be arriving early next week and Sunderland's whole new range including fleeces, gilets, waterproof suits, and lined sweaters.

Survey news

Thank you

Thanks to all of you who have completed my members website survey in past week or so. This information is vital to let me see what I can do better each year, so as always, if you have any ideas or indeed would like to see a different brand or stock item then get in touch.

If you are yet to complete the survey there's still time to do so by clicking the link below.

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Jargon explained

In the latest of our battle series, we set two terms up against each other - bounce and grind - to explain what they mean when it comes to our wedge play as it's actually a lot simpler than you may think.

What is grind?

This is all to do with helping to improve contact with the turf and involves the removal of some of the material from the sole to achieve this.

Some brands have different grinds available within their line-up but we like how simple Cobra has made it, with a single Versatile grind offering maximum versatility in all turf conditions.

What is bounce?

Have you heard the saying 'bounce is your friend'? Well, it's definitely true and having the correct bounce will help you enormously.

It's the angle between your wedge's leading edge and the lowest point of the sole, with factors such as swing type (steep or shallow) and course conditions (firm or soft) playing a key role in what you need.

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Winter is coming

Have you ever noticed how much harder you need to hit your putts in the winter compared to summer? As surfaces begin to slow due to longer grass and wetter greens, the need for a little extra effort on your putting stroke becomes clear.

Should you change your putter?

As putts need to be hit harder to get the ball going the same distance as they do in the summer months, using a heavier putter certainly won’t do you any harm.

The thought here is that a heavier putter will do more of the work for you, allowing for a smooth and more controlled putting stroke.

Whilst still being relatively lightweight compared to some putters, Wilson Staff's Infinite range is certainly an option we'd recommend you trying.

Come and see us in the pro shop and we'd be happy to help you find the perfect putter this autumn.

Wilson Staff Infinite putters

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Spotlight: Boa Fit System

It's not always easy to keep up with the latest trends in fashion or to understand the newest technology that comes to market.

One such thing that we would definitely recommend you trying is the Boa Fit System, which is a replacement for more traditional laces on golf shoes.

We have a brilliant video that explains it in detail if you click the link below but, in short, it allows you to find the perfect fit at just a few turns of the dial - it really is effortless. Come in the shop and try a pair of Boa shoes on to see for yourself.

find out more >

Galvin Green Autumn Winter Collection 2019

Video of the Week

Enjoy this week's video as we recap Danny Willett's tremendous final-day performance at the BMW Championship from Wentworth, Surrey.

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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