James Cunliffe

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. Well, the weather is not letting up and the sun is still cracking the flags down here at the club. The course is looking brilliant and I have already seen spring flowers rising all over the place, could it really be spring already? It certainly feels like it.

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Competition news

A fantastic week of scoring...

The club has been busy with golfers over the last week on both of the courses, all enjoying perfect conditions at a time of year when you wouldn’t expect it. There are a few results for you to peruse and I have to say there has been some fantastic scores this week.

On The Warren, the Vets Thursday team competition was won by Messrs Hook, Juggins and Longman with a great score of 57.7. The Warren February Medal was won with an amazing score of net 60 from talented junior Arthur Saunders closely followed by fellow junior Lennon Nichols with a great 63 net. These boys will be heading to single figures very soon, I am sure of that.

The Warren Ladies February Stableford was won by Linda Coleman - well done to her with a 32 point score.

Onto the Championship, the Ladies had the February Medal last week which was played in great conditions. Division 1 was won by county captain Tita McArt with a 74 net - a great score. As for Division 2, this was won by Freda Cardwell with a very good 76 net. As for the Men’s Saturday Stableford, this was won by Paul Paddock with an amazing score of 41 points. I think the handicap axe will fall very soon Paul!

That is just a few of the many results we have each week at both clubs. It’s great to see how well supported these competitions are and long may it continue.

In regards to the Championship, we played the Saturday Comp in threes to allow more people to play. I am interested in your thoughts regarding this whether it be positive or negative. Just to put some people’s minds a rest, this is just a trial. It will not be something we are looking to run throughout the year and only when we are limited to light in the winter. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

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Shop news

What would you like to see?

The Pro Shop is looking to do a few videos of a few different things and we are looking for some guidance from you, the membership, on what to base our short clips on.

Would you like to see videos of techniques, equipment demos, swing analysis or even just a bit of fun from the Pro’s?

Let us know so we can get started and post some content.

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100 Club

In last week’s rollover 100 club draw there were a record 171 numbers, resulting in a bumper prize pot.

The very lucky winners were as follows:

1st - Toni Ovenden - £820

2nd - Geoff Rayner - £615

3rd - Richard Pinder - £410

4th - John Pattrick - £205

Well done to all winners and if you want to take part and get your own lucky numbers don’t hesitate to come into the Pro Shop and get your application form.

FREE grips- don't miss out!

Our FREE grip promotion has now started.

Out of interest, how often do you change your grips? For me, it’s annually, without fail. What people don’t realise is how important a ‘grippy’ grip is. Think of it this way, if you held a club without a grip on it, it would be very slippery. When something is slippery, we hold tighter. When we hold tighter it locks the forearms and wrists and severely restricts how quickly the club travels.

Try it by holding a club very tightly and feel with your other hand how tense your forearms are and how the wrist locks. You could be restricting how much clubhead speed you can produce - a result of having grips that are not fit for purpose. I’ll be putting offers on for grips over the next few weeks so pop into the Pro Shop and I’ll show you some of these offers and options on grips.

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Fancy two FREE Srixon golf balls?

Srixon's Z-Star and Z-Star XV golf balls have been updated for 2019 to include a piece of technology dubbed FastLayer. Essentially, they've redesigned the ball's core to give you explosive distance but with the incredible softness that players crave. To get your hands on a sleeve to try, all you need to do is click on the link below and fill out your golfing profile; we'll then send you a voucher that you can print off and bring in-store to claim your FREE 2-ball sleeve - what's not to like?

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Tour news

Holmes brings it home

J.B. Holmes had to master the cold and windy weather whilst navigating 33-holes of golf on a treacherous Sunday to win the Genesis Open over the weekend.

The tournament looked like it belonged to Ryder Cup star Justin Thomas after the American had built up a four-shot lead through 54-holes. Three bogeys in his first five holes soon wiped out Thomas’ advantage and let Holmes through to secure victory by a single shot - despite a brutal three-putt from inside four-feet at the 11th.

Rory McIlroy was on form once again with a top-five finish, whilst Tiger Woods produced the shot of the day when he holed his bunker try at the 16th to rapturous applause.

Holmes showed brilliant resilience to stay on top of his game and overcome the tricky conditions in California, something which we could all learn a thing or two from when the going gets tough. The mental side of the game might not be as glamorous as a textbook swing or new equipment, but is definitely just as important and shouldn't be overlooked if you want to lower your handicap in 2019.

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Get a grip. Literally...

We all love new golf equipment – be it balls, clubs or shoes; there’s nothing like stepping out onto the course knowing that everything in your bag is in pristine condition. Except, for the majority of golfers, there’s always one thing which is often forgotten about...

How old are your grips?

Losing control during your swing?

If you pulled a club out of your bag now, what state would your grips be in?

You’ll probably notice that they’re at the very least losing some of the tackiness they once had or, in the worst cases, worn away so badly that they’re completely unrecognizable - a clear sign they need to be replaced.

The benefits to getting your clubs regripped are huge, and they can even improve your performance. Take the ALIGN grips from Golf Pride; these have a raised edge on the back (red part of grip seen here) to perfect your hand placement every time.

As you can see, we're currently running a promotion where you can get your 7-iron regripped for FREE; all you need to do is pop in-store and decide which of these grips you want to try out.

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The winds of change

As we make our way through February, you may begin to notice feeling warmer at the end of a round compared to previous weeks. Yes, spring is well and truly on its way, and that means you’ll need to dress accordingly – after all, no-one wants the faff of continously putting on and taking off layers when searching for the ideal outfit.

The perfect layering piece

We present to you this incredibly stylish Lance Jacket from Galvin Green.

Yes, it looks great and fits perfectly too - not too tight that you'll feel self-concious and restricted, but not too baggy that the butt of the club gets caught during the swing.

But our favourite aspect is the INTERFACE fabric, which is not only windproof and water repellent, but noticeably breathable for maximum comfort, whether on the course or out with friends.

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Video of the Week

It's been one of the most talked about products of 2019, but how does the Callaway Epic Flash driver actually perform? Watch this video as Foremost TV takes a closer look to see if all the hype is really justified.

We hope you enjoyed this newsletter. If you need any help with your game please contact us in the proshop and we'll be delighted to help. James and the golf team.

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