James Cunliffe

Golden Balls

One of our members has written a novel and is looking to raise funds for the Captains' Charity. It's a great read and I would love you all to get your own copy.

If you pop into the Pro Shop and leave me a donation, I can give you your signed copy. A work of fiction which has surprising similarities to our club. A must read for all members and a real chuckle.

Novel fundraising idea

A unique opportunity

One of our members, has a very talented partner who has a bit of talent for wood turning. I have commissioned a few ultra limited edition club bowls for members to buy. I have bought two myself as these really are pieces of art.

Anyone interested in buying one of these limited editions, please pop into the shop to have a look at the available options. All are unique and certainly one of a kind.

Unique arts and crafts gifts

Shop news

Something rare could be yours!

It's prize draws like these that we really enjoy running for our customers.

Our friends at Titleist have given us one of these limited edition cart bags to give away as a prize to one lucky customer.

To get your name in the hat, all you need to do is buy a dozen Titleist golf balls from us (see our website for T&Cs). It's as simple as that!

how to enter >

After something new?

Lots of you are playing more regular golf now than you ever have done before. This is great and we're certainly not complaining!

However, with all that golf comes plenty of miles walking down the fairways (and sometimes rough). So, with £20 OFF selected shoes in the pro shop, now is the perfect time to upgrade your shoes to make sure you have all the comfort and support you need.

contact the team >

World Handicap System

Player hub now live

With the World Handicap System coming ever closer, the governing bodies have now launched the golfer education hub. This will be an essential read for all golfers.

You can access this by clicking here. or here

If you have any further questions about the WHS and what to expect please don’t hesittate to give me a ring and I will do my best to answer your questions.

Competiton news

Record breakers

Well, we are now into our second week of competition golf and the results we have been getting in are quite simply astonishing. For example, the Top 25 players in this week’s Tuesday Stableford on the CL were 35 points and above.This was alongside our best entry of 80 players. For all of you playing and supporting these competitions, thank you very much and keep it going as I would love to see us break the 100 player mark in a competition. Here are a few results from this past week’s events:

Warren:

Vets Stableford - Michael Hook - 35 points

Men's Sunday Stableford - Brent Bull - 41 points

Men's Tuesday Stableford - Robert Pressling - 34 points

Championship Links:

Ladies Midweek Stableford - Susan White - 34 points

Ladies Weekend Stableford - Rosemary Smallman - 39 points

Artisans Weekend Medal - Gary Dennis - nett 72

Men's Weekend Stableford - Chris Cardwell - 40 points

Men's Tuesday Stableford - Ciaran Higgins - 43 points. Record 80 player entry. Top 8 all above 40 points

Custom Fitting events

Callaway Fitting Day
Friday, 24 July: 11:00am - 5:00pm

Why not try the awesome Mavrik range with Tour Fitter Ryan Godwin? Check out the huge Mavrik driver and the firm favourite Rogue driver. All the shafts you could think of in this fitting event. Spaces will go quickly so get in touch

PXG Fitting Day
Friday, 31 July

The choice of your Director of Golf and ten other players in the club are now members of the PXG troops. An expensive investment, but I can vouch for the fact that these irons are worth every penny. Got to be worth a try if your serious about your golf.

Join, Jack Penn Tour Fitter and dark side specialist and find your next and final set of clubs. You will not be disappointed. Welcome to the dark side.

PING Fitting Day
Friday, 14 August: 10:00am - 4:00pm

With the G410 being our most popular driver by some way, it is a must to have a go on the spectacular piece of kit. With Tour Fitter Jack Parmentier on hand, he will guide you through the full product range and get you fitted into something quite special.

reserve your fitting appointment >

Coaching news

Online Coaching Diary now launched

Now that the Online Coach Booking System has gone live, thank you for the response you have given to the system and it looks like it's here to stay after a few glitches have been ironed out.

For those of you who don’t know, the group sessions are now up and running again and can be booked via the online booking service accessed through the retail newsletter. Please use the group sessions as it is a great way of getting involved in the game and also honing the skills of an existing golf swing. I look forward to seeing you very soon at one of these sessions.

Online Coaching Diary >

Jake is running a few special offers this month and you can sign up by contacting the shop.

Junior Saturday Roll Up’s return this Saturday, 18th July 2020 – 6 juniors per class. 9:00 - 10:00am or 10:00 - 11:00am pre booking is required, £7.50 per hour.

Message to Members: Range to close between 9:30am-10:45am every Saturday for the foreseeable future– due to social distancing and juniors needing the use of range mats.

Coaching Offers

For the remainder of July – Senior (over 60’s) 30 minute lesson for £17.50 (Usually £22.50)
3 Lesson Package: 1 hour short game, 1 hour long game, 1 hour on the course for £99 (Usually £120)

Pro's news

PAR Statistical analysis
It's all about the statistics, when you want to improve

During lockdown I decided to start to log my rounds on the course to try and get a bit more data on my own game and what I was doing on a regular basis.

Now after almost two months of golf, I have begun to decifer what my game is all about using the statistics I have logged. The VPAR app for my Iphone was a free app that has allowed me to do this and I recommend it to everyone, as it is a great way of seeing where you are strong and more importantly where your weaknesses are.

Here are my results for the first two months after my return to golf..

According to the data, I have been entering over the last two months, the data shows I have a handicap of plus 2. It also shows that my driving accuracy is 78% and my greens in regualtion is 89 %. This actually shocked me as I didnt realise I was this good at the game.

What is my handicap?

This is an extract from the last round I completed on the Championship course. I really am steady Eddy! It does raise the question though, why aren't I shooting 62 / 63's. Lets investigate.
.
.

Front 9 data

So, I have great fairways in reg stats and greens in regulation stats so why not 62/63's.

The answer was simple I wasn't and don't hit it close enough to the flag with my second shots. Looking back I hit a lot of shots to about 20 - 30 ft which the tour average hole outs is around 14%. How do I get better? I need to work on hitting my 2nd shots closer to give me more chances of holing out those birdie opportunities. So, the project begin.

Anyone wanting a demonstartion of the VPAR app just let me know and I would be happy to demonstrate.

Back 9 data

Where am I?

Here is this week's 'Where am I?' question. It is somewhere you do not want to be in the scrub and hawthorn. With a tee high in the sky, you can see the courses both big and small. Miss me right youll find one of our biggest sandy graves and miss me left for a tricky up and down.

Where am I?

Get in touch below to submit your answer...

Where am I? >

Well, that's it for another week, havea great weeks golf and keep up the support of your club, we are doing OK in difficult times. Thanks for reading and happy golfing one and all.

Cheers,

James.

#468FCD ;text-align:left">Our recommendation to you

Being a single-figure golfer, there's a good chance that at least one club in your bag has been fitted to suit your swing. We're big advocates of custom fitting when it comes to purchasing new clubs and would encourage you to go through the process again if you're considering an upgrade to your set.

Changes over time

Whilst many of you have been custom fitted before, your specs are likely to alter over time as your swing changes.

Testing different clubs

This is the best bit about the fitting experience - trying out the latest products from multiple brand until you find the one you prefer.

Finding you the right club

It's the small tweaks that can make all the difference, something we'll do with you to ensure you walk away happy.

[* ELSE *]

You ARE good enough

A recent survey highlighted that nearly a quarter of golfers who haven’t been custom fitted before believe that they are not good enough to go through the fitting process. We're incredibly passionate about finding the best clubs for your game - no matter your golfing ability or experience - and an enjoyable fitting experience is the most effective way to do this and help you improve as a golfer.

Consistency is key

It’s nice to be able to hit the ball further and more accurately, and a custom fitting will help with that, but the main thing is to be more consistent so that your bad shots are few and far between.

Testing different clubs

This is the most enjoyable part for any golfer - trying out the latest equipment from different brands. It's not just about what performs best, but also about what you prefer in both looks and feel.

Finding you the right club

Once we have a club that you particularly like, we'll look at the finer details with you so it's perfectly set-up for your game. We appreciate it's a big purchase, so we want to ensure you walk away happy.

[* END *]

Making life easier off the tee

The average golfer will use their driver between 10-13 times per round. That means between 50-75% of holes are relying on that one club for a good start. But how do you ensure you get that good start?

Finding the right driver

First things first, if you want to find the fairway with more regularity then you need to feel comfortable with your driver. This game is made so much easier when we're confident in playing the shot at hand.

Titleist TS drivers

The TS2 is specifically designed for overall forgiveness with straighter ball flights, whilst the TS3 offers adjustability so that we can really dial it in to suit your game.

see our Titleist driver range >

Video of the Week

Products are packed full of technology to help us play better golf, but we don't often get to see it. This is why we love Callaway's Triple Track Technology; it's visible and easy to understand. The question is: does it work? Well, watch our video to find out how we got on!

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.

Littlestone Golf Club Shop
St. Andrews Road
Littlestone
New Romney
TN28 8RB

Phone: 01797 363355 opt1

Visit my website
Visit the club website
Contact me
Your profile

This email was sent to you by James Cunliffe and is provided as a service for the members and guests of Littlestone Golf Club Shop and the customers of the Littlestone Golf Club Shop Pro Shop and has been supported and sponsored by advertisers in this mail and by our partner suppliers: Foremost Golf, UK's largest golf retail group, delivering value through expertise for the Club Golfer

® The Crest is a registered trademark of The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited