Paul Anderson

Welcome to another edition of my newsletter. This week's news updates who the halfway leaders are in the Pro Challenge competition and look at how the Tour Pros are coping with a downpour or two in the rather pleasant surrounds of Honolulu. Enj

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of my newsletter.

This week's news updates who the halfway leaders are in the Pro Challenge competition and look at how the Tour Pros are coping with a downpour or two in the rather pleasant surrounds of Honolulu.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Fourball Betterball Pro Challenge

Many thanks to Jonathan Horler and Robin Hargreaves for taking part in the Pro Challenge on Sunday, sadly for them, their putters were misbehaving. Max and Peter Hill are still leading the competition with a halved match. If you are interested in playing, the competition is running until the 30/04/2020 and we would welcome some additional challengers.

The idea of these matches is mainly to have some fun and offer swing tips if required, however, there is also a prize for the winning pair of members who defeat the Professionals by the largest margin. There is an entry fee of £30 for each player and all proceeds go to the assistant Pro's tournament expense fund.

Results:

Sunday, 3 November - Sir M Alcock + R. Coogan - Lost by three holes.
Sunday, 10 November - D. Doodson + C. Roper - Lost by four holes.
Wednesday, 18 December P. Hill + Max Hill - Draw
Sunday, 5 January - S Darlington + C. Chignell- Lost by two holes.
Sunday, 12 January - J Horler + R Hargreaves- Lost by three holes
Wednesday, 22 January - A&P Gwilliam.
Sunday, 9 February - R. Allum + D. Coull.
Sunday, 23 February - G. Mizon + N. Bragg
Sunday, 29 March - P. Inkin + P. Bracher.
Sunday, 5 April - D. Ritchie + TBC.

Club news

Golf with a difference...

Mats are not mandatory for golf this winter but using them through this wet spell will no doubt help the courses.

In addition to last year's mats, the Club has invested in wonderfully designed mat manufactured by Spurk Golf. This new mat can be anchored to the ground by standing on it and provides a surface which is great to playoff from. These mats are supplied to members only, at a discount price of £15.

Tour news

Smith weathers the storm

A wet Sony Open burst into life during the final hour as Cameron Smith came from two back with two to play to force a playoff with long-time leader Brendan Steele.

It was soon over as momentum carried Smith through with a simple par at the first extra playoff hole to ensure he claimed his first PGA Tour victory outside of a team event.

It could - and probably should - have been different for Steele, who had a three-shot lead with just seven to play before it all fell apart. Bogies at 13 and 17 ending up proving fatal to his chances of making it a fourth PGA Tour win as Smith stayed in the game at a rain-soaked Wai'alae Country Club, Honolulu.

Titleist TS Metalwoods - Faster than yours

Evolution...

It’s safe to say that the technology embedded into today’s clubs has helped us hit the ball further without swinging any harder. For some that might mean hitting the ball as far as we did before the effects of ageing started to take place, whereas for others it means booming drives 300+ yards and reaching par-5s in two.

Just imagine...

If you hit every club in your bag five to ten yards further, your tee shots will be longer and you'll have less distance remaining to the green. So, rather than standing there with a 6-iron you might now have an 8-iron in your hand, which gives you a much better chance of hitting it close.

We can help you!

This can be the reality for a lot of club golfers today, but only if you make sure your clubs are right for your swing. With lots of new products hitting the shelves in the coming weeks, now's the perfect time to try out a few different options and see if we can make a difference to your game.

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Rainy season

Hats off to any weekday and weekend warriors out there. It’s great to see that no matter how cold or wet it is, you still venture onto the course to enjoy some time with your friends. We only have one piece of advice for you: be well equipped for what Mother Nature might throw your way!

At least this guy has a brolly! But, when it comes to playing golf in the rain, we're talking about a lot more than simply that. From the latest waterproof suits (jacket and trouser) to bags and umbrellas, it’s all key to staying dry with a smile on your face.

When it comes to your clothing, we recommend wearing Under Armour's Portrush Rain jacket and Storm Proof trousers (pictured above). They're completely waterproof, remarkably unrestrictive and are available for you to try on in-store.

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Video of the Week

Quite simply, this is a video of the worst golf shots played on the European Tour in 2019. If you're feeling bad about your game, give this a watch!

European Tour: Worst golf shots of the year

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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