Steve White

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter.

This week we talk about the importance of improving your wedge play, and we explore some of the latest products in-store.

Enjoy the read!

Pro's news

Losing a valuable member of the team

I start this week with some sad news from us here in the Pro Shop. Duncan has announced this week that he will be leaving us on Wednesday 7th August to pursue other opportunities in golf.

Duncan has been a valuable part of our Pro Shop Team and although he has only been with us just over 12 months he has been instrumental in helping Glenn and I with the development of the Thurlestone Junior Academy, Junior Access Events and Get Into Golf Coaching as well as helping us to provide an excellent and professional service to the members and guests at Thurlestone.

His enthusiasm, knowledge and love for the game of golf has been infectious and I know that we will ALL miss his now-infamous Pro’s Day trick show.

I am proud to say that Duncan has become a great friend to both Lorraine and I as well as a work colleague. We both respect Duncan’s decision to want to further his career away from Thurlestone.

I’m sure that you will agree that he will be greatly missed by everyone.

I’m sure you will join me in wishing him all the very best for his future.

Fitting news

Scotty Cameron Putter Fitting and Titleist Wedge fitting day

We still have a few fitting times available in our Titleist Fitting Day this Friday.

12.40pm, 2pm and 3.20pm

If you would like a FREE custom fit in the number one selling wedges in the world then this is your chance. The fitting team will be able to advise the best loft and bounce combination to suit your game.

You can also use this rare opportunity to get fitted or trial one of the latest Scotty Cameron putters which roll the ball beautifully.

Please click here to book a slot or call us on 01548 560715

Shop news

The Open Sweepstake

There are only a few days to go if you are going to get a ticket in our Open Golf Sweepstake.

Tickets are £2 each and we only have a few left so you need to get your skates on if you want to be in the Draw!

If you can’t get to the Pro shop in time, don’t worry we can use credit from your account if you would like to buy a ticket from your ‘sun lounger!’

What do you have to lose?

The answer is nothing! We're offering you the chance to take one of our brilliant Motocaddy trolleys out for a round with no obligation to purchase after.

Quite simply, we want you to experience the benefits of using an electric trolley and how much more enjoyable it makes your round - for FREE!

But don't delay as you only have until the end of the month to take advantage!

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Tour news

Hat-trick hero Rahm

Spaniard Jon Rahm declared his love for the Irish after becoming the first man to claim three Rolex Series titles in 2019 with a scintillating two-shot victory at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open:

"I love this country, I love the people and feel like I'm at home every time I come”

Those feelings were evident on Sunday as Rahm fired an eagle and eight birdies in his final round 62 to leave England’s Andy Sullivan and Austria’s Bernd Wiesberger tied second on 14-under-par. The win was Rahm’s second success at the Irish Open having won in 2017 at Portstewart and sees the 24-year-old move back into the world’s top 10 as a result. Someone get that man a Guinness.

Know your rules: Bunkers

Playing out of the sand is tricky enough without complicated rules getting in the way. Fortunately, golf’s hierarchy rewrote the rule book (literally) and from January this year we've been able to do a few things in the sand that we never could before.

So, what are these new-fangled rules and what do you still need to watch out for in order to avoid a penalty?

What you CAN do:

Touch or move loose impediments in a bunker (local rule previously)
Touch the sand with your hand away from the ball
Ground the club in the sand away from the ball as long as you're not testing the sand

What you CAN’T do:

Deliberately touch the sand to test its condition
Ground the club next to the ball when playing the shot
Touch the sand on a practice swing
Touch the sand when making your backswing

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Hands up...

...if the only time you 'practice' your wedge play is when you hit a few shots at the start of your warm-up routine? Sadly, this isn't going to lead to a dialled in wedge game, which is one of the fastest ways to see your scores come tumbling down.

1 club. 3 swings. 3 distances.

Sounds easy, right? Well, it could be but first there are two things you must do in order to start saving shots.

1. Correctly gapped wedge system - What we mean by this is having an equal gap between each club in your bag, so you're never left trying to 'manufacture' a shot on the golf course (this is where large numbers start). Mizuno's S18 wedges are perfect for exactly this reason, coming in a range of lofts from 45 (PW) to 62 (LW) degrees so you have every distance covered with your wedges.

2. Have 3 distances with each club - As per the graphic above, if you became comfortable with full, three-quarter and half swings with each of your wedges, you’ll find that your wedge play becomes seriously more effective.

So now you know the secrets to lower scores, it’s time to utilise our expertise and professional advice in order to start unlocking your full potential with your wedge play. Come and speak to a member of the team next time you're at the club.

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Oakley Prizm - See the best shot in Prizm

Video of the Week

Amongst all of the product launches so far in 2019, it's these beauties from FootJoy that has really perked our interest. Why? Watch this video to find out…

Hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend. Steve, Lorraine, Joan, Duncan and Glenn.

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