Derek Watters

Hello Golfers,

This week's newsletter is packed full of stories as Major golf makes it return to our lives with the PGA Championship at Harding Park USA. Major golf is on all our thoughts at home as we crown our 2020 Men's Champion while this week supporting our juniors as they play in the Junior Championships on Thursday and our ladies reach the final stages as well.

Last Saturday saw 52 players compete for the coveted Gent's Championship with Andrew Carmichael and Stephen O'Kane taking the early on-course lead, members were enjoying watching the score updates on the app, as the end of round one Steven Higgins was under par with John Jack Jnr and Stephen O'Kane in hot pursuit. Experience over the 36 holes would see it down to a two horse race heading into the back nine, Steven eventually sealing the win with a fine birdie on the 36th hole. Congratulations to our champion Steven on another fine performance and win.

Winner of the Championship Raffle was Andrew Macpherson winning a dozen TaylorMade TP5X.

On Sunday we were back at it with the MacGlashan Medal, a decent turnout of a 100 played on another day when our wonderful golf course again managed to survive an overnight deluge, great scores were recorded by Alec Watkins and Jim McNee.

Good luck to all our juniors taking part on Thursday. A date for all your diaries - MONDAY 24th AUGUST sees Golf Clubs for Cash visit Gourock - a chance for you all to clear those old golf clubs you have had cluttering up the garage and make some money.

Enjoy the read.

Golf on Tour

Another World Number 1

Jon Rahm’s stint at the top of the rankings lasted just a single week. All eyes were on Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson to challenge the Spaniard for that top-of-the-world spot. But it was Justin Thomas, slipping under the radar, who reclaimed it with a win at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

If Thomas had gone under the radar beforehand, he certainly didn’t on Sunday. A combination of pink trousers and outstanding golf saw the 27-year-old steal the show, coming from four shots behind overnight leader Brendon Todd, he overtook the likes of Koepka and Rickie Fowler with a 5-under 65 at TPC Southwind.

With so many golfers battling out at the top of the rankings, we want to know how you think is most likely to make a Tiger-esque run and dominate the game in the next decade. Click the button below to have your say on our website poll.

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New shoes offer

Have you worn Under Armour?

They might be one of the new kids on the block when it comes to golf shoes, but Under Armour has a lot to offer!

The most impressive thing is its HOVR cushioning. As the name suggests, it'll have you feeling like you're gliding down the fairways.

We certainly recommend trying a pair - there are several styles available - and that's why we're giving away a FREE shoe bag with each purchase whilst stocks last.

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The best styles of 2020

From playing 18 holes to relaxing in the clubhouse or simply going about your everyday life, it's important we feel comfortable in what we're wearing. Well, what if you could find a style that covers all those bases?

Whether you like to set the course alight, prefer a more traditional look or something in between, the range of Under Armour clothing for summer 2020 has what you’re looking for. The high-performance polo shirts are a must for hot weather, with lightweight & breathable designs to keep you cool.

Visit us at Gourock Golf Club to see the new Under Armour apparel up-close, or click the button below to view the range on our website.

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Control your ball, conquer the course

Golf is a very seasonal sport. At this time of year, whilst harder fairways can have your tee shots running for miles, getting your ball to stop quickly on the greens can become a bit of a problem!

Control your ball

During the height of the summer, lots of golfers will choose to land the ball short of certain greens and run it up close to the hole. This is a great approach if you're confident, but there is another way...

Srixon golf balls

The latest Srixon AD333 offers incredible shot-stopping control thanks to the Spin Skin SeRM coating. Another great alternative is Srixon’s UltiSoft balls, both of which are available through us!

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Video of the Week

We've gone through the PGA Tour's archive and found this amazing video of animal encounters from 2014. Which of these 10 moments is your favourite? Let us know!

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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