Bill Tye

It s been absolutely fantastic being back at the club enjoying the amazing weather playing our wonderful course. Lockdown has been so different for us all and it s been great catching up with many of you, finding out how you have been spending yo

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Hello Golfers,

It’s been absolutely fantastic being back at the club enjoying the amazing weather playing our wonderful course. Lockdown has been so different for us all and it’s been great catching up with many of you, finding out how you have been spending your days.

It’s great that the range is back open, albeit in a rather restricted way. The measures that we have put in place were necessary and the only way that we could make it work for everyone. Let’s hope it works as well as the booking system for tee times has. If it becomes totally booked out I will look to try to extend the hours that the range is open. Currently this has been restricted to 8am - 1pm to allow us time to collect all the range balls each afternoon, a really important safety measure.

The pro shop Click and Collect has been working really well and I’m delighted to have received so many positive comments about how it’s going. Me, Nick and Graham are grateful for your continued support.

I hope you enjoy this week’s email, it’s packed full of great features. Be sure to scroll down to the Video of the Week to see some amazing Harry Houdini moments from the European Tour. We’re also talking wedges, landing spots when chipping, and we have our monthly quiz for you to give a go (this might just be our best yet!).

Stay safe and enjoy the read.

World of golf

It starts with a UK Swing

Since our last newsletter, Rory McIlroy – the number one ranked golfer in the world – has said he “had a hunch” that September’s Ryder Cup will be postponed.

Whilst no decision has been made, the European Tour has confirmed it'll be returning 'behind closed doors' in July. The first event will be the British Masters at Close House; the first of six consecutive tournaments on British soil.

Who knows, maybe by the time the second UK Swing comes around in October – Dunhill Links, Scottish Open and BMW PGA Championship – things may look a little different.

Let us know what you think by sending us a message here.

It's quiz time!

Golf's greatest comebacks

Everyone loves a comeback. Europe's remarkable victory in last year's Solheim Cup immediately springs to mind.

But, as much as we love watching it happen at the time, can you remember the details? Our monthly quiz for June will test your knowledge in this department.

If anything, it's a great excuse to relive some of golf's most memorable moments.

Good luck!

Monthly Quiz - Golf's Greatest Comebacks

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Thoughts for the course

Chipping is a fine art. It requires precision and skill, both of which may need sharpening after a few months away from the golf course. No shame in that! So, here are a couple of points to remember.

Landing Spots

Don’t focus on the hole. Instead, pick out a spot – a patch of grass on the green – to land your ball on. Consider how the slope and speed of the green, the lie of the ball and the club you choose may affect where the ball finishes after landing.

Practise makes perfect

When on the chipping green, place a towel on your landing spot (as seen in the above image) and take aim. As you get the hang of it, you can fold the towel to give yourself a smaller, more challenging target to work with.

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Right tools for the job

Carrying on from our story above, one of the great things about chipping is that there are so many different ways you can play a shot. From high-lofted flop shots to simple bump-and-runs, the choice is yours!

The choice is yours

Vokey SM8 wedges

Whichever shot you choose, you’ll need wedges in your bag that help you execute it.

That’s where the versatile Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges come into play. With six different grind options and a vast array of loft & bounce combinations, Titleist’s Vokey SM8 wedges cover all your short-game needs. They're also available in three stunning finishes, which you can see above.

If you're considering new wedges this year, let us help find you the perfect set-up to compliment your game. Give us a call on 01244 335826 or send us a message.

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Video of the Week

The quiz above is all about golf's greatest comebacks, whilst this video from the European Tour showcases some of the most remarkable great escapes so far this season. Definitely worth a watch. Enjoy!

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