Derek Watters

Hello everyone, it's been another very busy week here at GGC. It's been great to re-open as an 18-hole course and let everyone enjoy their quick speed golf. Although many of you are still wanting to continue to play 9 this can be done, just let m

Hello Golfers,

Hello everyone, it's been another very busy week here at GGC. It's been great to re-open as an 18-hole course and let everyone enjoy their quick speed golf.

Although many of you are still wanting to continue to play 9 this can be done, just let me know when you tee off and I can then release some spaces on the back 9 for those who have asked. Many of you have been utilising my click & collect order service from Foremost, please log on to Foremostgolf.com and have a look.

Last Saturday was an overwhelming success with over 100 players supporting my Pro's Stableford. All winners can be seen on the app and the raffle results are listed below.

Results:

1. Stephen McDonald - £40.

2. Paul Weston - £30.

3. John O'Docherty - £20.

4. Ian Jones - £10.

A reminder to you all that in order to comply with Covid-19 return to golf policies, you MUST not arrive more than 15 minutes before your tee time and follow the one-way route around the clubhouse. After your round, you MUST leave the grounds immediately.

We do plan to open the putting green with 3 holes spaced out to ensure social distancing, this is for a quick putt (3-4 minutes) before your tee time but not for long periods of practice.

One area of your game that may still be a little rusty after months away from the course is your short game. So, to give you some much-needed inspiration, scroll down to our Video of the Week and watch one of the world’s best in action.

Stay safe everyone and enjoy the read, Derek.

Pro's news

Tell us your stories

For those of you who have managed to get out on the course, we want to hear your golfing stories!

No doubt some people are playing the best golf of their life after the long lay-off and all previous rounds a distant past. Whereas, for others, that delight at being out in the fresh air quickly evaporated after losing a ball down the first.

Hole-in-one?
Air shots?
Personal best score?

Whatever your story, we want to know!

Simply, send us a message here.

Garmin available through us

Garmin is a brand that is synonymous with GPS. From car sat navs to golf products, it's a brand you can trust.

On the golf course, the game is made a tremendous amount easier when you know how far you've got left to the flag. Add in the ability to get distances to specific hazards or doglegs and you're on to a winner.

Every product in Garmin's golf GPS range provides you with these. Some offer you a lot more. From the G80's launch monitor mode to the S62's virtual caddie feature. Click the button below to explore Garmin's fantastic range.

Garmin's 2020 range available through us

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Order & Collection Service Available - PMP

Thoughts for the course

Bad habits are a rite of passage for every golfer. Unfortunately, we don’t always grow out of them… Especially when it comes to driving. Believe it or not, smashing the ball as far as possible is as much about technique as it is, well, smashing it.

One of the most common homemade solutions for poor driving is to swing downwards onto the ball at impact. This does more harm than good. Yes, you want to hit downwards with your irons, but this is NOT the case for drivers.

Other than having a driver tailored to your swing, the easiest way to improve your driving is to strike the ball on an upwards arc. It's a mixture of a good body position, correct ball position as well as your angle of attack - three things we can help you with!

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Golf at its best

We’re back on the golf course, back to hitting the fairways (sometimes), and isn’t it wonderful? The world isn’t yet back to normal, and we must still put safety first, but what better way to keep spirits high than a sunny day on the golf course?

Galvin Green spring/summer clothing - available through your local pro shop

Galvin Green Miguel polo

Now that you're able to walk the course in a polo and shorts, wouldn’t it be nice to do so whilst wearing some brand-new styles? Luckily for you, we have a great selection of clothing at Gourock Golf Club, including Galvin Green's new collection.

Galvin Green Mario polo

Whilst they also offer the traditional plain polo shirt, we love Galvin Green's energetic styles, such as the striped look and smart diamond patterns above. Give us a call on 01475 636834 op4 if there's something you're after.

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Video of the Week

If we were to ask you who the best short-game player in the world is, it's likely that Phil Mickelson's name would be towards the top of your list. Why Phil? Well, just watch this video from the PGA Tour that is one unbelievable highlight reel. Enjoy.

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