Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we have a video from Lee Westwood to help you improve your game, we recap a dramatic collapse by the world's best golfer, and we highlight an essential item to your winter golfing kit. Enjoy the read.

Hands up if…

We’ve all done it. A solid front nine sees us make the turn one or two under our handicap, and we carry on playing the same over the next few holes. All of a sudden we only have a few holes left to play and think to ourselves: ‘I’ve been going along quite nicely, I wonder what score I’m on.’ A quick glance down at the scorecard reveals we’re on for a great round and nice little handicap cut; we might even win the monthly medal! Ten minutes later and we’ve three-putted the next green, lost a couple of balls and left one in the bunker.

Luckily for us, it’s not just us mere mortals who suffer this kind of feat. Stand up, Dustin Johnson – the current world number one. The American was six shots clear of the field with 18 holes left to play at the weekend’s WGC-HSBC Champions Event, only to shoot five-over on Sunday and lose by two shots to eventual winner Justin Rose.

No doubt Dustin will come back even stronger in 2018, and if nerves regularly get the better of you then make sure you come and speak to us about how we can help you.

Get in touch.

Winter Lesson Courses

Titleist 718 Range

As a Titleist fitting partner for 2017/18 I'm pleased to announce that I have taken delivery of the new 718 irons and 818 hybrids.

Here's my review of the new 718 iron range:

718 AP2 - This new model looks absolutely amazing with a more concealed look for all the technology it offers. The Tungsten caps make this more forgiving than its predecessor, a little longer and the feel is also better. It is the most played forged Iron on the Tour and it is clear to see why.

718 AP1 - This is the most forgiving iron in the range and also the longest. The new version is definitely the best looking yet with again a lot of the technology being concealed in a great looking package.

718 AP3 - This iron is a new addition to the range and fits in between AP1 & AP2. I would describe it as looking like a players club but affording a high level of forgiveness. It is not forged but has a similar profile to the AP2 but is about a club longer.

718 T-MB - This has been available in only long irons until now but the 718 version is available right through to pitching wedge. It features a hollow head design with lots of Tungsten weighting giving a very forgiving head whilst looking like a blade. I still see this as being a great long iron option but I'm sure some will opt for the full set.

718 MB - This is a classic looking club with thin top edge and narrow sole and looks beautiful. It is not too small though and is surprisingly playable and the feel of the forged head is amazing. This would be definitely be a great option in the mid to short irons but maybe a little scary in the longer irons like 4 or 5.

718 CB - Again this is a fantastic looking iron but offers more forgiveness than the MB with a small cavity design. It has great feel again from the forged head and could work well in combination with the MB.

If you like what you see here wait to you can see them for real, they really are beautiful.

Click here if you'd like to arrange a fitting.