David Ledingham

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.

This week we discuss a debate that doesn't seem to be going away, take a closer look at one of the most talked-about products in 2019, and have a must-watch Video of the Week featuring Andy Sullivan.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Back in the headlines...

Once again, the debate on slow play reared its ugly head over the weekend.

Edoardo Molinari tweeted a list of all the players who have been put on the clock this year and fined for slow play after playing a five-and-a-half-hour round at the European Tour’s Trophee Hassan II event, making it clear he wasn't happy. But, Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell was quick to dismiss Molinari’s clear frustration, saying he is ‘flogging a dead horse’, claiming players can’t get around any quicker.

But what do you think? Should the pros be leading by example in the hope that play quickens up at club level? Or should Molinari stop worrying about everyone else and focus on his own game?

Let me know your thoughts.

Shop news

Ending next week!

If you haven't already taken advantage of our Battery Trade-In, you don't have long left to do so. If your electric trolley battery is struggling to complete 18 holes or is not charging quite how it used to, consider upgrading to Lithium in 2019. Alternatively, if you don't know whether yours needs replacing, bring it in-store and we'll check it out for you.

Find out more.

From green to tee

Be honest, how much thought do you put into the golf ball that you play? Probably not as much you do your clubs but considering the ball is in play on every single shot, using any old thing that you find at the bottom of your bag could be leaving you paddling uphill.

Which Titleist ball to play?

The first question to ask is:

What do you want from your ball?

Obviously, getting the thing in the hole in as few shots as possible is the ultimate goal, but there are many paths to getting there.

There are balls that offer impressive distance, such as the Titleist Velocity, whilst others that provide incredible feel, such as DT TruSoft. But if you are looking for total performance without sacrificing on any one element, Titleist's Pro V1, Pro V1x and AVX balls are truly phenomenal.

With subtle differences between each, this is where having a chat with a member of our PGA qualified team will have you leaving with the best ball for your game - what will yours be?

find out more >

Oh, for putts sake

Well played! You’re on the green in two, outside chance of a birdie, just knock it close and walk away with the perfect par. Only that isn’t always the case, is it? Three putts later and you’re walking to the next hole cursing, but it doesn’t have to be that way…

Introducing PING's Sigma 2 putter line

Confidence is key when it comes to putting better and the revolutionary Sigma 2 putter will give you the feeling of making any putt you're faced with.

How so? I hear you ask...

Well, the answer lies in the shaft, with 8 out of 10 golfers using putters that are the incorrect length for their game.

The Sigma 2 features an adjustable-length shaft, which enables us to fit you into the perfect putter length.

Incorrectly matching your shaft length to your stroke and posture is likely to be one of the reasons why those mis-putts occur and is a bigger problem than many realise.

Lots of golfers are benefiting from custom fitted drivers and irons, but still neglect their putter.

As the most used club in your bag, surely improving your game begins with the very club you use to put the ball in the hole?

Speak to a member of the team next time you're down the club.

find out more >

Don't see it in-store?

We know we don't stock every single product on the market, but we do have an online solution if you're after a product that you can't find in-store.

Our Click & Collect service allows you to browse an extensive range of products from the comfort of your own home, and get them delivered for FREE to our shop for you to pick up the next time you're at the club. Click the link below to take a look.

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Video of the Week

Watch as three-time European Tour winner Andy Sullivan takes on this hole-in-one challenge. 171 yards. 500 balls. Do you think you could hole out?

Thank you for reading, have a great week everyone and see you on the course!

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