Derek Watters

Glenmuir Autumn Winter Clothing Collection

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're all well, the clocks have changed, we are officially into winter and the weather outside certainly seems to have turned unfortunately for the worse. Heavy persistent rain has been a feature and our course has taken a battering. Your Greens Sub Committee is meeting this week to discuss and confirm the winter plan and also the rules regarding winter tees/mats/hedgehogs etc - please lookout for a club email to confirm all these winter rules which are all done to protect and help the course.

The good news is the Masters is only a few weeks away, I'm sure we all love watching this amazing tournament from Augusta National and after its cancellation in April will be a welcome return to our TV's for mid-November. With so many of the top players hitting form it will be an intriguing watch, will Rory peak at the right time or will Dustin Johnson overpower the famous fairways, Next week I will reveal my top 3 tips.

As always, this week's email is packed full of useful topics to help you get the most from your game. If you have any questions for the team or would like advice on anything, we're always happy to help! Just drop us an email.

Enjoy the read.

Derek - Ross & Niall

Coaching news

Coaching packages

In last week news, I talked about Coaching Packages so to start it off and get you thinking here is Package 1 which can be paid for in advance or bought as a gift: One 40 min swing check in studio + 1 lesson including 15 min short game & 15 min putting + 1 Gapping and Ball fitting session where we will measure your yardages and find the correct ball for your swing. The normal price for this would be £100 For the next few weeks I will be selling Package 1 for just £85.00 - get in touch via email pro@gourockgolfclub.com or pop into the shop.

Competition news

Pros Cup Eclectic tournament

Congratulations to Kieran Smith on winning the Pros Cup Eclectic tournament played over last few Sunday's The winners of the Hawthorne & MacDonald Trophy will be revealed very soon.

Golf on Tour

It's not over yet!

The golfing season would have pretty much finished by this point if it were a ‘normal year’. The men’s game would have named its four Major champions, the women’s game its five big winners, and another cracking Ryder Cup enjoyed.

Sadly, this hasn’t been the case but the good – okay, great - news is that there are still two Majors left to play: an autumnal Masters Tournament from Augusta National and the U.S Women’s Open from Champions Golf Club.

We'll find out who'll be wearing the Green Jacket in just a couple of weeks, and the world’s best are certainly finding their A-games in preparation. Patrick Cantlay won the weekend’s Zozo Championship by one shot from Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm; Rory McIlroy made a record-breaking 29 birdies over the same four days, albeit he mixed them with 8 bogeys and 3 doubles; Hatton and Fitzpatrick are performing well both sides of the Atlantic; DJ is fresh off the back of his FedEx Cup triumph and Bryson is testing longer driver shafts as his looks to dominate Augusta.

We’d love to know who you think has the best chance of winning this year’s Masters. Also, are you excited to see how Augusta plays in November compared to its traditional April slot? Send us a message via the button here.

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Just keep spinning

Picture the scene: It’s pouring with rain, you’re out on the course, wedge in hand, staring at the pin. Hopefully, you’re dressed for the occasion - wrapped up in your waterproofs and woolly hat - but is your wedge ready to perform in the wet?

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Vokey SM8 wedges

Spin perfected

Some of the most advanced engineering in the world goes into giving the Vokey SM8 wedges the perfect spin. In fact, their Spin Milled grooves have been designed to the highest quality for maximum spin no matter the conditions.

Made for winter golf

These wedges are a revolution for winter golf, and guess what: They’re available through us! To find out more about SM8 wedges just click on the image above. If you want a one-to-one chat about your wedges, send us a message below.

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Clothing for the cold

We can’t control the weather, but we can protect ourselves from it. Unfortunately, it is starting to get colder outside but that doesn’t mean golf has to be put on hold, though, does it? Enter Galvin Green's stunning collection for this winter, available at Gourock Golf Club.

When it comes to layering up in winter, there's no better brand than Galvin Green. Two of our favourite pieces are the Dwight sweater and the Denzel body-warmer, both of which boast the Swedish brand's revolutionary Insula technology.

This technology keeps you insulated, retaining your body heat during cold weather. The stretch fabric also allows you to swing the club without restriction. Of course, if you want to explore the full range, visit our website using the button below.

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Video of the Week

How old were you when you first picked up a golf club? Can you remember the first time you hit a ball? Well, enjoy this week's video from the European Tour as some of the world's best wind back the years.

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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