Paul Anderson

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we look at how the best lady amateur golfers performed in the our world ranking Astor Salver and we ask you to consider something about your own game.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Astor Salver 2018

Katrina Gillum ( Lillesshall Hall GC ), Lottie Whyman ( Ipswich GC ) and Megan Dennis ( Woburn GC) all tied on 2 under par to share the honour of winning the 2018 Astor Salver.

The recent dry weather made the fairways firm and the greens fast which was a challenge much enjoyed by all the competitors.

Pro's news

How’s your game holding up?

If your golf game hasn’t got off to a great start this year, it’s time to do something about it. Going out on the golf course week after week and doing the same things will rarely lead to success and, if anything, will result in you getting frustrated.

We have years of experience and the expert knowledge to help you with every part of your game, and with more great weather and golf on the horizon; now is a great time to consider some lessons or upgrading your equipment.

We are currently running our Complete Equipment Solution promotion where we are offering to custom fit you for FREE and give you a FREE after-sales lesson once your new clubs arrive. However, this will only last until the end of the month so don't delay it any longer.

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Fairway wood off the deck

Being able to launch your fairway wood off the ground is a great attribute to have, especially when it comes to reaching those long par-4s and short par-5s. However, we know some of you struggle with this shot, so here is a simple drill to help turn things around.

Swing shallow to launch it high
Fairway woods are long and low lofted, which makes them tricky to get airborne. Many amateurs we teach lean back through impact in an effort to lift the ball up, but this typically results in a low strike on the club face and a weak, low ball flight.

Instead, try to brush the turf in front of your ball through impact. This will encourage you to keep your chest down longer, which can help you find the centre of the face and launch shots higher in the air. If you’re struggling to achieve this shallow swing action, try placing a glove around six inches in front of your ball and swing towards it after impact, as above.

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Adjustability? So what...

From changeable hosels to sliding weights, drivers have never been as adjustable as they are today. But how does this benefit you? Read on to find out what you have to gain from playing an adjustable driver.

Personalise your launch
All of Callaway's current drivers feature the brand’s OptiFit adjustable hosel, which allows us to optimise your trajectory so you can launch it higher or lower, as well as choosing between a neutral or draw lie angle setting to try to improve your dispersion.

Shot shape control
On the GBB Epic we can utilise a 17g sliding weight that Callaway says can alter your flight by 21 yards from left-to-right to give you better accuracy, distance and control. So if your ball flight tends to be a fade to the right, we can move this weight to counteract this shot shape, helping you to find more fairways.

Don't outgrow your driver
If you’re planning on improving your technique and making swing changes, having an adjustable driver that you can alter to suit your new swing is much cheaper than forking out for a new model.

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Video of the Week

If you're looking to show off then there's no better shot to play than the parachute shot; firing the ball way up into the air and getting it to land close to the pin from around the green. Watch this short video to find out exactly how to play it…

I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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