Jon Waring

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week we look ahead to the finale of the European Tour, cast our eye over the best wedge for distance control, and also show you some of the best golfing holidays on offer this winter.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Charity Fundraiser

As some of you may have noticed last Friday Vicky was running a charity fundraising event for cancer research and the breast cancer awareness month.

Vicky raised over £200 on the day for the cause by running a number of events and challenges.

The winner of name the monkey competition was Philip Jones with Freddie and the winner of the guest the number of sweets in the jar challenge was Fred Latham.

Vicki has asked for us to say a big thank you to all those members that took part and kindly donated.

Raffle

Don’t forget to support this worthy cause, tickets can be purchased from either behind the bar or the Professional Shop.

In support of Matt Sherry, Jen and the girls.

Tickets only £2 each.

Amazing Prizes including:

VIP Take That tickets
Hair Art Vouchers
Dinner for 4 at the Rose and Thistle
Harrods Hamper
PS4
Ed Sheeran Tickets
Dinner for 2 at the Wooden Spoon
Little Mix meorabillia
And Much More

New Course Record!

New course recorded on the newly measured course.

Congratulations to Tom Stagg holder of the new course record. Tom shot 63 on Saturday in the UKLF Shield.

Toms round consisted of 2 bogies and 9 birdies.

Well played Tom, outstanding golf!

Mission Accomplished

After many years of finishing second in the Grandmothers Cup Teresa Meehan made it her mission this year to win the cup.

After purchasing a new set of clubs and working on her game she managed to win the Grandmothers Cup.

Well done Teresa.

Shop news

New shoes this winter?

Dig out those old shoes as they are worth £20.

Bring in your old shoes and we will give you £20 trade in against a new pair.

If you're walking off the course with damp socks then it's time to invest in a new pair of golf shoes.

FootJoy is widely regarded as one of the best footwear brands in golf, and you can get £20 OFF their ContourFIT golf shoe for a limited time.

These are arguably the brand's most comfortable offering to date, so why not come down and try a pair on?

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Coaching news

Book your Lesson

Don’t forget that you can now book your lessons online at www.chrispeddergolf.com

Tour news

Moliwood go to battle for top spot...

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

Rules news

A bone of contention for golfers...

Double hitting is a bone of contention for golfers, as it can be difficult to tell when a playing partner has hit the ball twice. The current rule for double hitting (14-4) states that if a player strikes the ball more than once during a stroke, the player must count the stroke and add a penalty stroke for two strokes altogether.

However, with the new rules of golf coming into play on 1st January 2019, Rule 10.1a will state that if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once during a single stroke, there will be no penalty. This is down to the fact that as the double hit was not the intention of the player, it was deemed unfair for the player to be penalised.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Mizuno S18

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Mizuno's S18. What we love most about the S18 is its thicker topline on the higher lofts, which has been designed to help with a common problem for amateur golfers - mishitting the sweet spot high on the face with shorter shots. This topline will provide more consistent spin rates for better control when attacking the flag.

watch our video >

Spotlight: Skechers Focus 2

Picture the scene: you've walked off the golf course after being drenched for the majority of your round and head for the changing rooms. You take off your golf shoes and what do you encounter?

With a waterproof shoe like Skechers' GO GOLF Focus 2, wet socks and damp insoles will be a thing of the past. What's more, it is sleek and low-to-the-ground to provide incredible stability in all conditions.

watch our video >

Video of the Week

The new TS drivers from Titleist have been causing quite a stir around the club since their launch last month, and it's easy to see why when you watch this video review.

We hope you enjoyed this newsletter. If you need any help or advice with your game or equipment please pop into the shop and we'll be delighted to help. Regards Jon and the Golf Team.

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