Before I do anything else I must mention yet another hole-in-one that goes onto the amazing list this year. Yvonne Bridge holed out last week in a ladies match, which is remarkable in that it not only takes the yearly total to a figure that I can't even remember, but also the weekly total to three! I am trying to work out if softer greens make this feat harder as the ball stops quicker, but I'm not certain - it didn't seem to stop the three ace-makers last week.

Well done, Yvonne, and to everyone who achieved one this year. I am going to confidently predict it won't happen again next year! Gutsy, I know!


 

I am pleased to tell you all that I have taken delivery of the new SkyTrak system that has just been launched. This is a full ball-flight monitor system - similar to TrackMan, FlightScope and GC2 - that gives very accurate information on shot distance, swing and ball speed, launch angles, spin rates and it gives full ball flight simulation on an iPad or PC. 

It is therefore ideal for club fitting and also indoor tuition. Immediately we will be able to offer accurate club fitting sessions on the range, gapping sessions (do you know exactly how far all of your clubs really carry?) and we can also use the system where necessary in lessons. In my experience this is very useful when looking at drivers as launch angles start to become very important and the system can highlight problems you sometimes don't see.

In the longer run, I am hoping to be able to use the system to its full capacity and that means as a simulator. This obviously requires an indoor facility, which we don't have at the moment but as we now have the system I would love to be able to push the idea forward. In the immediate it can be used as a simulator playing courses on an iPad or a PC. You just won't see the ball flying on the big screen in front of you.

The system will be available from next week so if you'd like a gapping session with me or you are looking for a new set of clubs and would like accurate information then please enquire below. You can even hire the system just for a practise session, which is exactly how I'll be using the system immediately. You will be surprised how good these systems are for this - you will all have seen pros on the practise range at tournaments with their systems giving accurate information to them.

If you wish to register your interest in having a session with the SkyTrak monitor, please get in touch here.


 

Numbers have been selling very well in the last week for our Christmas Draw but we still have lots more to go. Remember each is just £1 and that gives you the chance to win the top prize of a PING G30 driver and five other large prizes worth over £100. In addition there will be at least 20 smaller prizes including a coffee maker, Titleist Pro V1 balls, crested sweaters and the usual array of drink and food. The more you buy the greater your chance but just £1 gets you in the draw!

As I said last week, we are doing lots of vouchers for Christmas including specific versions for those people who keep the same grips on their clubs for years! You can buy vouchers for any value so keep these in mind as great presents. Of course there are lots of other bargains and our Chestfield crested clothing is going very well as you all think about presents. We still have time to order for Christmas so come in and see the range now.

We have also received quite a few new carry bags as many of you will start carrying now. They start in the shop at just £40 for a full stand bag! For those of you still using trolleys we also have a number of the new waterproof cart bags in stock from £119! Come in and have a look.