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Greetings golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. In this week's email, we debate whether Justin Thomas is underestimated or whether he's simply gone under the radar, we showcase some of our favourite items of 2017 and also provide you with a must-watch video. Enjoy the read.


USPGA Championship

Underestimated or under the radar?

Justin Thomas fulfilled many people’s dream on Sunday by claiming his first Major title at the USPGA Championship. The year’s final Major at Quail Hollow didn’t really ignite until the back nine on Sunday, where Thomas took centre stage.

The American looked to be heading towards trouble on the 10th only for his wayward tee shot to ricochet off a tree and back onto the fairway. If that wasn’t a sign that it was going to be Thomas’ day then what followed on the same hole definitely was.

The 24-year-old’s eight-foot birdie putt stopped on the edge of the hole, defiantly staying above ground for over seven seconds, before eventually dropping to the bottom of the cup. He followed this with a chip-in birdie at 13 and a birdie at his penultimate hole – set up by a sublime 214-yard 7-iron to 15 foot – to win the USPGA by two shots.

Thomas

At 24 years of age, this win sees Thomas join Nicklaus, Woods, McIlroy and Spieth in being one of only five golfers to have won four times (including a Major) in a single season before turning 25. It really is hugely impressive when you think about it, which leads us on to this week's question:

Is Justin Thomas underestimated or has he simply gone under the radar?

Let us know your thoughts here...


Shop news

New Arrivals

This week in the pro shop we have taken delivery of our brand new range of Galvin Green clothing. So next time you are down at the club, make sure you pop into the pro shop and check out this range for yourselves. 


Special Offers

We have a number of special offers in the pro shop this week including:

  • PING Sigma G putters now only £140.

  • Selected shoes massively reduced.

So make sure you pay us a visit this weekend to grab yourself a bargain!

Travel Offers

Our Travel Partner Bryan Somers Travel have a number of special offers this week, including:

Click here to visit the Bryan Somers Travel website for more details.


PING Draw

To celebrate the release of the PING G400 range we are offering you the chance to win a driver, fairway, hybrid, iron set and a bag for just £10.

150 tickets are for sale and the draw will be completed when all tickets are sold. Enter in pro shop or via PayPal.


 
 
 
Choose the right ball

Not only is playing with the same model of golf ball each round important for your consistency, but you need to make sure that you’re taking to the course with a ball that suits your game and feel preferences. Comparing different balls is a great way to narrow down what you are after.

Scoring system

During a chat about your goals, price range and personal preferences we can make a few ball recommendations for you to go and try. Why not use the above scoring system when out on the course to determine which ball is best for your game?

 
Titleist balls

SHORT GAME FIRST

Side-by-side testing should make it easier to notice any preferences you have, but if you don’t have a clear winner we’d always recommend prioritising the ball you prefer around the greens, as this is where you take the majority of your shots and what influences your final score the most.

Both the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are very popular in store because they offer total performance. So you get very soft feel with tour proven short game control as well as exceptional distance. Each ball also has some subtle differences to suit various needs, which we can discuss before your on course testing.

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Our picks of 2017

This year has seen some fantastic products arrive in-store, from new clubs and shoes to some good-looking polo shirts that we love too. Here are our top picks in adidas’ range:

climacool chest block polo
climacool chest
block polo
climachill tonal stripe polo
climachill tonal
stripe polo
climacoolperformance polo
performance
polo

As you can see above, this adidas 2017 collection includes a great range of colour and design options. Mesh-like climachill fabric and ventilated climacool material working to keep you cool are just two features we like, as are the stretch fibres that enhance your range of motion. These are three of our favourites but you can choose yours from the full range by clicking the button below.

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Gear Focus
Motocaddy S5 CONNECT
The simple reasons why...

Motocaddy's new S5 CONNECT electric trolley is the most technologically advanced trolley on the market, packed full of handy features which will make your time on the golf course even more enjoyable. For us it's a no-brainer, but for those of you who want to know a little bit more here are eight simple reasons as to why the S5 CONNECT is the best GPS trolley on the market:

1-4 Simple reasons why
5-8 simple reasons why
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FootJoy Pro/SL
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Video of the Week

European Tour player Mike Lorenzo Vera takes on Trick Shot School with French trick shot artist Romain Bechu. How many of these tricks could you do?

 
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Thank you for reading and have a great weekend, Charlie and the team.
 
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