Christian Goodman

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

In this week's newsletter, we ask you to take a look inside your bag and assess a couple of products that you're using. Could your game improve by the odd tweak here and there? As always, if there's anything that you see in this week's email that you'd like to give a try or get your hands on, get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Enjoy the read.

Recent discovery

New course in mid-Wales

Could you imagine unearthing a long-lost golf course designed by the architect of Augusta National & Pebble Beach?

Well, according to a BBC News article that we came across last week, this is exactly what Chris Powell did in mid-Wales during lockdown. Clearing bracken and mowing grass, he has breathed new life into a long-lost Dr Alister MacKenzie course.

We all had lockdown projects, from baking banana bread to (we hope) working on your swing, but Mr Powell dedicated his time to rediscovering the course and now plans to host a charity round to raise money for the NHS. Bravo!

Golf on Tour

Walker Cup heartache

This event pits the best male American amateur golfers against their GB&I counterparts in a tense two-day battle, similar to the Ryder Cup.

Great Britain & Ireland fought to the bitter end against a stubborn American outfit but sadly came up just short in Florida over the weekend. Despite a stomach bug outbreak in both teams, the golfers put on a display of outstanding golf.

Rory wins Wells Fargo (again)

We can all try to fight it – we can put the kettle on and casually ask ‘How’s he getting on?’ over our shoulder – but ultimately there’s no denying that most golf fans were delighted to see Rory McIlroy back in the winners’ circle at Quail Hollow.

It had been 18 months without a win for the Northern Irishman, and you’d be forgiven if you’d forgotten just how brilliant he is to watch when everything falls into place. If Rory has stirred something in you, feel free to get in touch via the button below for lessons, fittings or some general advice.

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Fairway woods: what’s in your bag?

If I ask you about the benefits of a fairway wood, what springs to mind? Versatility is a big one for a lot of golfers; great for replacing a misbehaving driver or good, safe course management.

Do you trust your fairway woods?

So, do you trust the fairway woods sitting in your bag right now? Let’s be honest, if they’re not adding these attributes to your game, is it worth looking for fairway woods that will?

PING G425 fairway woods

In its G425 models, PING has blended several cutting-edge technologies to create fairway woods you can rely on. Spinsistency and Facewrap technologies are used in all models, with the former normalising spin low on the face for consistency and the latter increasing flex for faster balls speeds and more distance. You can choose from the G425 MAX and its high-MOI forgiveness, the G425 LST with a smaller clubhead and more precise shot-making or the slice-fighting G425 SFT that encourages straight, forgiving shots.

Our fairway wood fitting service

But why just pick a club straight off the rack when our fitting service is available? You can try out various clubs in different set-ups and we can use our expertise to identify the fairway woods that will unlock your full potential. All you have to do is book below!

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Golf balls: choose wisely

Finding an RB 566 way out in the long grass is just about as close as you can come to a literal diamond in the rough. Why? Well, partly because nobody gives up on looking for top-of-the-range balls that easily. But it’s also because the best golf balls are rarely that far off line.

What's your preference?

When you’re topping up the old ball pocket, it’s worth thinking of your own game rather than just how good the ball is. Sure, Mizuno's RB 566 & RB566V both give you long, consistent flights and short-game control (not too shabby!), but they have differences and finding out which is right for you is important.

What about Mizuno?

If you’re a confident ball-striker, the RB 566V is a fantastic way to increase ball speeds and distances along with outstanding greenside feel & control. If you’re not one for swinging particularly fast, the RB 566 golf balls give you plenty of confidence by placing more focus on straight, stable ball flights without losing that greenside feel.

The answer...

Don’t worry, this isn’t a test – You don’t have to know the answer! There are a wide variety of golf balls available from Mizuno alone, and fortunately, we’re on hand to figure it out for you.

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Product spotlight

Something to try: Golfer's CBD

If you’ve glanced in the window of any health & wellness shop at any time in the last year or so, you’ll have seen CBD in some form.

Now, the new phenomenon has made its way into golf in the form of Golfer’s CBD!

Aches & pains? We’ve got the remedy with Golfer’s CBD body salves. First-tee nerves? The oils & sprays will take care of that.

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Video of the Week

Executing 'the flop shot' well on the course will always be a highlight of the round. Well, Team TaylorMade - containing the likes of McIlroy, DJ and Fleetwood - take it one step further with this Flop Wall Challenge. Enjoy!

Have a great week guys

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