Derek Watters

Welcome to this week's news. As I write this another level of normality is about to come back with your clubhouse re-opening, but more about that later. It's been another busy week at GGC with the course taking a lot of rain but still looking

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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's news.

As I write this another level of normality is about to come back with your clubhouse re-opening, but more about that later.

It's been another busy week at GGC with the course taking a lot of rain but still looking in fantastic condition. I have been lucky to walk both 9s this week whilst out conducting playing lessons and I must emphasise just how good it is with lush grassy fairways, but it's equally disappointing that there are still so many pitchmarks - please, please repair them folks.

Enjoy this week's read.

Club news

Gourock club round-up...

Congratulations to Ross McKay on his maiden win as a senior member on Saturday with a fantastic nett 66 to secure the Greenkeepers Trophy.

This week's raffle results were: 1. SCOTT FOSTER £60 2. ANDREW BURT £45 3. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN £35 4. JOHN YOUNG £25 5. JOHN MCWADE £15.

Enjoy having your clubhouse back folks, but remember the locker rooms remain closed and are only to be used for the toilets.

Golf on Tour

A fantastic performance

Certain rounds make us mere mortals say “Wow!”.

Collin Morikawa had one of those rounds on Sunday. Justin Thomas really should have won the tournament - and when you sink a glorious putt from 50-plus feet for birdie in a playoff it’d be understandable to celebrate as you have - but, as I said, Morikawa had a “Wow!” round.

This was Morikawa's second PGA Tour victory. That might not sound too impressive as a standalone statement, but it's one more than the number of cuts he's missed so far in his youthful career. Just let that sink in for a minute.

It goes to show how consistent the top players are. So, rather than trying to hit the ball further, maybe we should all be striving for more consistency in our game? Share your thoughts with us using the button below.

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Shop news

Something new for you...

Your pro-shop has been changing again this week with new deliveries from a new brand to GGC.

Welcome to Oscar Jacobson; a high quality male apparel brand that brings innovative new colour stories mixed with top-end material. I have a small collection in just now and then will gauge your feedback before placing my 2021 order.

P.S. Look out for another new brand arriving soon as well!

#468FCD ;text-align:left">Our recommendation to you

Being a single-figure golfer, there's a good chance that at least one club in your bag has been fitted to suit your swing. We're big advocates of custom fitting when it comes to purchasing new clubs and would encourage you to go through the process again if you're considering an upgrade to your set.

Changes over time

Whilst many of you have been custom fitted before, your specs are likely to alter over time as your swing changes.

Testing different clubs

This is the best bit about the fitting experience - trying out the latest products from multiple brand until you find the one you prefer.

Finding you the right club

It's the small tweaks that can make all the difference, something we'll do with you to ensure you walk away happy.

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You ARE good enough

A recent survey highlighted that nearly a quarter of golfers who haven’t been custom fitted before believe that they are not good enough to go through the fitting process. We're incredibly passionate about finding the best clubs for your game - no matter your golfing ability or experience - and an enjoyable fitting experience is the most effective way to do this and help you improve as a golfer.

Consistency is key

It’s nice to be able to hit the ball further and more accurately, and a custom fitting will help with that, but the main thing is to be more consistent so that your bad shots are few and far between.

Testing different clubs

This is the most enjoyable part for any golfer - trying out the latest equipment from different brands. It's not just about what performs best, but also about what you prefer in both looks and feel.

Finding you the right club

Once we have a club that you particularly like, we'll look at the finer details with you so it's perfectly set-up for your game. We appreciate it's a big purchase, so we want to ensure you walk away happy.

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Making life easier off the tee

The average golfer will use their driver between 10-13 times per round. That means between 50-75% of holes are relying on that one club for a good start. But how do you ensure you get that good start?

Finding the right driver

First things first, if you want to find the fairway with more regularity then you need to feel comfortable with your driver. This game is made so much easier when we're confident in playing the shot at hand.

TaylorMade SIM drivers

When it comes to the TaylorMade SIM drivers, we will always be able to find you the perfect driver to enhance your game. Our favourite is the SIM Max, which is designed for straighter, more forgiving ball flights.

see our TaylorMade driver range >

Video of the Week

Products are packed full of technology to help us play better golf, but we don't often get to see it. This is why we love Callaway's Triple Track Technology; it's visible and easy to understand. The question is: does it work? Well, watch our video to find out how we got on!

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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