The Golf Team

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.

Next year is set to see another major change in the golfing landscape as the new World Handicap System comes into play from November. So, we decided to take a closer look at how it will be calculated and what it will mean for you going forward – we’ll try not to get too heavy.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Save the date - 01/11/20

2019 has been quite the year for golf and 2020 promises to be no different as we welcome the new World Handicap System (WHS) to the UK.

How will it impact you?

The nuts and bolts say that the best eight scores from your previous 20 rounds will form the basis of your handicap, whilst your scores from the previous 12 months will play a role to prevent wild fluctuations in handicap.

Interestingly, abnormal course and weather conditions will also be taken into account after each round.

It all sounds a little complicated but we'll keep you updated with the latest information and what it means for you as we draw closer to its introduction in November 2020.

Tour news

Birdie-fest

"You know, I’m sort of sick of coming back over to the European Tour and shooting 15-under par and finishing 30th"

Rory McIlroy held nothing back in his assessment of the current challenges (or rather lack of) that European Tour venues provide in his most recent interview.

It came shortly after shooting 15-under-par across Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and the Old Course to end in a tie for 26th at the Alfred Dunhill Links (won by Frenchman Victor Perez).

So, what do you think?

Do the courses on the European Tour need to be set-up tougher so they play closer to par? Or do you enjoy the current birdie-fest and think things should be left as they are? Get in touch via the button below.

have your say >

More than meets the eye

Are you a sceptic of golf GPS devices and how necessary they actually are? Or, maybe you currently have one but are thinking of upgrading? Either way, why not take advantage of our FREE trial on Garmin’s Approach G80 this month and see why over 70% of golfers use a GPS device.

Garmin Approach G80 GPS device

We could tell you that Garmin’s Approach G80 is a superb piece of kit with full-screen colour maps of the hole you’re playing - as shown above.

We could also tell you about the smart launch monitor feature that measures shot distances and enhances your practice time with games and statistics.

We suppose we could also mention how lightweight and easy-to-use it is.

Instead, we thought we would let you try it out for FREE so you can see how the G80 can transform the way you play the course with our Try Before You Buy campaign. Come and see us in-store to take advantage.

explore the Approach G80 >

A new ball from Titleist

It's not uncommon for brands to launch their products as the greatest thing since sliced bread, however, if you like to play a ball that has an ultra-soft feel and doesn't shirk its responsibilities off the tee or around the green, then the brand new TruFeel could well make a justified claim to that title.

Who says you can't have everything all at once?

We were pleasantly surprised when we gave the new TruFeel a try. It not only replaces the popular DT TruSoft in Titleist's range, but we think it's a considerable upgrade too.

We'll leave it to you to make your mind up when you give this ball a try, but it certainly combines an incredibly soft feel with impressive distance.

Pop in-store to pick up yours today; in the meantime, click the link below to find out more.

explore Titleist's ball range >

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

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