Adam Gray

Pro's news Welcome back! After the news on Sunday that golf could resume, yesterday saw the first shots being hit since the end of March. There are many differences from when we last set foot on the course to our first outings this week; blossom

Hello Golfers,

Pro's news

Welcome back!

After the news on Sunday that golf could resume, yesterday saw the first shots being hit since the end of March.

There are many differences from when we last set foot on the course to our first outings this week; blossom on the trees, freshly cut fairways (all of them!) and most importantly, social distancing.

We, the professional team are working to make sure we can deliver all the normal services as safely as possible and when national guidelines allow, as soon as possible.

When we do finally open (fingers crossed on June 1st) it will be with some important restrictions in place-

-a one way system in place, enter through the front door and exit through the side door.

-only two golfers in the shop at one time.

-2 meter social distancing to be observed throughout the whole shop at all times

-hand sanitisers at the entrance and on the counter will be in place for customers to use

-a protective screen on the counter will be put in place over the upcoming weeks.

-payment by card only or pay on account (customers can credit their account via BACS)

Most of us are now used to seeing these measures being used by now and we thank you for your cooperation and patience during these challenging times. We would also like to thank you for helping make the first day back such a success. We understand there are lots of changes and new measures to get used to and once again we thank you for adhering to the guidelines and ensuring that we can continue to enjoy our golf this summer.

Looking ahead

We’ve added a new feature to our weekly emails called ‘Thoughts for the course’. Each week there’ll be a handy tip that will (hopefully) give you something to think about ahead of your next game of golf. Be sure to scroll down a little further to give it a read.

We are also going to start reintroducing a product or two that you’ll be able to find in the pro shop when we're back open. If you’re interested in finding out more about anything we stock or just want to have a little browse, there’s lots of information and some great videos on our website – simply, click here and head to the ‘Shop’ tab.

We came across this last week and thought we'd share it with you:

"Last week a friend said to me that the first thing he'll do when it's safe for golf to return is put all his energy into his opening tee shot. The second thing he'll do is hit a provisional!"

Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the read. Adam.

It's quiz time

This week we have a brilliant quiz for you to indulge yourself in.

'Guess Who' Quiz

We will give you three short statements, which you will need to use to work out who the golfer is. It's multiple-choice so if you can't work it out then you can at least have a guess!

From now on, we'll be doing these quizzes in our first newsletter of every month so be sure to keep an eye out!

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Thoughts for the course

When you get to hit your next golf shot, it's highly likely that you'll be battling with a little bit of rust that's set into your game during lockdown. So, to help you out when you do get back out on the fairways, here’s something important you might want to pay particular attention to.

Why is alignment important?

When we talk about alignment, we’re referring to where our clubface, feet, hips and shoulders are all aiming. If these areas are disjointed before we start our swing, hitting a straight shot is quite a bit harder.

For example, if a right-hander’s body is aiming left of the target with the clubface straight (as in the image above), it encourages a swing path to the left and will often result in a fade/slice that ends up to the right of where you want it to.

How to perfect yours

Playing lots of golf is something we all look forward to in the coming months, so make sure you have solid foundations at address.

If you ever see professional golfers on the range, they usually lay a stick or club down on the floor between their feet and the ball that aims at their target. By using this as a reference point, it ensures their alignment is spot-on. Try it the next time you practice - you might be surprised!

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Visual aids are key

Carrying on with the theme of alignment, it’s really important to get it right when putting too. Golf brands have come up with some clever ways to help golfers on this front, from the original 2-ball putter to today’s intuitive colour-contrast sightlines, but there are also some things you can do on your golf ball to help.

Grab a marker

Lots of golfers draw a line on their golf ball with a permanent marker to use when putting (and driving in some cases).

This has been a popular method for decades as it aids alignment with where the golfer intends to start the ball rolling, taking into account the slope of the green.

Instant feedback

If the line rolls over itself and stays pointing at your target for the duration of the putt, it indicates you've hit a pretty good putt.

However, if the line ends up rolling towards the hole pointing elsewhere, it usually means your stroke was a little off - something we can help with.

Have you seen these?

TaylorMade calls it ClearPath Alignment, which is designed to give you the visual feedback mentioned before.

If this is something that interests you, these balls will be available from the pro shop when we re-open, but you can also find out more on our website.

learn more here >

Cobra KING Speedzone Woods - Speed with no limits

Video of the Week

The European Tour has produced some brilliant videos in recent years and this is one of our favourites. Wondering what happened to elicit this response from Andy Sullivan? Watch the video to find out! Enjoy.

European Tour: Most frustrating video ever

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