Michael Davis

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week sees us take a look at how Kevin Kisner bounced back from disappointment at the WGC Match Play, explain (with an example) why you should never jump the gun with your playing partner, and we have a brilliant Video of the Week as some of the game's best golfers attempt to recreate a Monty special.

Enjoy the read!

Pro's news

Golf Ball Lottery

The winner of the Titleist Golf Ball Lottery for March was Declan McCormack. Congratulations Declan!

The April draw is now up and running, so get in quick so you don’t miss out on a chance to win 15 Titleist Pro V1 or AVX golf balls for £1. The winning number is always the National Lottery Bonus Ball drawn on the last Saturday of every month.

Good Luck!

Captain/Pro Challenge

There is one date remaining for the Captain / Pro Challenge (Friday 17th May at 3.00pm), where you have a chance to take on Club Captain Mick Mackey and I and possibly pick up the winners trophy at Presentation Evening later in the year, while raising a few pounds for the CHUMS charity.

Entry is £20 per pair, with all of the money going to the charity. If you’d like to put yours and a partners name down but can’t get up to the club to do so, just give us a call in the shop and we’ll do it for you.

Coaching news

Girls Golf Rocks

We have started taking bookings for our Girls Golf Rocks event that will be taking place at South Beds Golf Club from Saturday 4th May.

The event is open to girls aged between 8 and 18 who would be interested in giving the game of golf a try.

Please click here for more details.

Rules news

Sergio gets some lip...

If you ever needed a lesson in not jumping the gun and sticking to the rules, Sergio Garcia showed us all what not to do over the weekend.

Playing against Matt Kuchar in the quarter-final of the WGC Match Play Championship, the Spaniard's makeable putt to win the 7th hole finished inches wide of the mark.

But rather than waiting for Kuchar to concede the putt, Garcia took matters into his own hands and it didn't end well. Watch this video to see what happened.

Tour news

If at first you don’t succeed…

12-months ago, American Kevin Kisner woke up on the Monday after the WGC Match Play Championship nursing the disappointment of a thumping 7&6 final round loss to Bubba Watson.

However, this Monday, the mood in the Kisner camp was quite different after the 35-year-old overcame fellow American Matt Kuchar 3&2 to win his first WGC title and stake a major claim for a Ryder Cup berth ahead of next year's contest at Whistling Straits.

Victories over Tony Finau, Keith Mitchell, Ian Poulter (in a playoff), Haotong Li, Louis Oosthuizen and Francesco Molinari proved Kisner has the ability to go toe-to-toe with the world's elite - maybe he should have been at Le Golf National last year? The wonders of hindsight.

A world-first at the Jordan Mixed Open...

This week sees the start of a revolutionary new tournament, where 40 players from each of the Ladies European Tour, Challenge Tour and StaySure Tour (over 50s) will compete against each other for one trophy and the same prize fund.

The likes of Carly Booth, Jarmo Sandelin and Phillip Price will tee it up over three rounds in a tournament that is sure to snatch the headlines. Keep an eye on next week's newsletter for our report.

Shop news

New Shoe Arrivals

We have just taken delivery of the light weight summer shoes from FootJoy. Click on the images below to find out more.

FootJoy Flex

The brand new FootJoy Flex shoe for men, offering exceptional on/off course versatility and performance.

FootJoy SuperLites XP

The FootJoy SuperLites XP for men, the perfect summer shoe that is light, flexible, but also waterproof, offering protection from that morning dew or unexpected rain.

FootJoy Enjoy

The FootJoy Enjoy for ladies, the Enjoy shoe is made of a lightweight mesh that gives comfort and durability, alongside EverFresh organic odor-control linings to keep them odor free.

These shoes are also machine washable to help you keep your shoes fresh and clean.

FootJoy Flex

FootJoy SuperLites XP

FootJoy Enjoy

Latest offer…

PING club crested waterproof jackets

Men’s and Ladies WAS £110 NOW £75!

Come and grab yourself a bargain today!

Running on empty?

If your electric trolley is struggling to make it round 18 holes then it might be time you upgraded its battery. There's been a huge push towards Lithium batteries in recent years as they last longer, charge quicker and are more lightweight than previous Lead Acid equivalents. So, if it's time you change your electric trolley battery, bring your old one in-store and enjoy £25 OFF a brand-new Lithium one.

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Boa constrict your footwear

There's been two major trends in the golf footwear market in recent years: the first is the surge in spikeless shoes, and the other is Boa. So, what actually is the Boa Fit System and is it anything to do with snakes?

FootJoy UltraFIT Boa golf shoe

No, it's nothing to do with snakes. Phew. Rather, the Boa Fit System has revolutionized footwear for the better and we absolutely love it.

Instead of using traditional laces, Boa utilises a steel wire (virtually unbreakable) that is effortlessly tightened via an easy-to-use dial strategically placed on the shoe (seen above). To loosen, simply pull out the dial and open up at the tongue.

With FootJoy's UltraFIT Boa, which is available in-store now, you will be guaranteed a comfortable fit every time safe in the knowledge that your laces will not come undone or get tangled throughout your round.

If you haven’t already experienced Boa, then we implore you to come down to the store and try on this fantastic option today - no obligation.

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I can see clearly now

Bubba Watson, now there’s a man who knows a thing or two about style when it comes to the eyewear department. Oakley's golf-specific sunglasses don't just look great though, they also serve a very useful purpose that you can benefit from too.

Traditional vs Prizm lens

Bubba’s Oakley Targetline shades are fitted with Prizm lens technology. As you can see from the image above, the enhanced colour contrast from standard lens (on the left) to Prizm lens (on the right) is quite remarkable.

This will enable you to see course undulations with greater ease - a particularly useful benefit when it comes to reading your putts on the green.

Targetline sunglasses are available in both white (as Bubba is wearing here) and black, but click on the link below to browse Oakley's full range and Click & Collect to our shop.

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Video of the Week

Some of you might recall Colin Montgomerie's driver off-the-deck on the final hole of the 1996 Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Well, 23 years on, can Tommy Fleetwood, Rafa Cabrera-Bello or Matt Fitzpatrick repeat Monty's tournament-winning shot?

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great week.

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