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Pro Shop Enews July 2016

Welcome

Two Majors down, two to go, with the biggest (at least this side of the pond) coming up this month with the Open Championship heading to Royal Troon.

This month we take a look ahead at The Open, which is famed for it’s windy and often wet weather, so what better way to prepare than to win a full outfit from Glenmuir and Sunderland? This month we give two readers the chance to win just that.

We also focus on the latest hybrids available in the Pro Shop as well as taking a look back at the best shots from last month’s US Open.

As always, if there is anything you’d like to discuss please do not hesitate to pop into the Pro Shop and speak to us.



Win a Complete Glenmuir & Sunderland Outfit

We This month we have teamed up with one of golf’s most traditional brands, Glenmuir, to offer two lucky readers the opportunity to win a complete outfit for the fairways.

Prizes on offer include, Glenmuir g.Cromwell Lined Sweater, g. Lucas Mid Layer, g.Deacon Performance Shirt, g.Tarth Mercerised Cotton shirt, g.Wilkie Merino Sweater, Sunderland of Scotland Whisperdry Trousers and jacket.

Since its beginnings, 125 years ago in 1891, when the very first piece of knitwear came off its knitting frames in Lanark, Scotland, Glenmuir has committed itself to creating golfwear with impeccable care, skill and dedication to the craft.

Its inspiration, both then and today, is to instil each piece of the expertly crafted golfwear with something of the essence of golf; traditional but forward-thinking, perfectly balanced, elegant and of course, Scottish to the core.

To this day, Glenmuir remains a family-run business dedicated to producing the finest golfwear. It is proud to say that its clothing has been worn by champions at Augusta, winners of the Claret Jug, gladiators of the Ryder Cup and on the world’s leading courses; but Glenmuir is equally proud to see Glenmuir clothing at local clubs, dressing beginners and professionals alike, of every level and generation, all coming together for the love of the game.

Click here and answer the simple question to be in with a chance of winning this great prize.

Royal Troon - Where Open Dreams are Made and Dashed

Royal Troon will host the world’s best later this month as the 145th Open Championship takes place from July 14-17.

The Scottish links course is home to one of the most famous, and shortest, par-3s in all of golf. The ‘Postage Stamp’ 8th hole is just 123-yards long from the Championship tees, but has brought grief to many a player over the years.

To whet your appetite and build the excitement ahead of the Championship, The Open has produced a course flyover video, so you can see what faces the best players on the planet.


Pro Shop News

Our Trackman lessons, club fittings and ball fittings are proving very popular.  We have seen increses of over 15 yards in some cases with a change in golf ball, with yardage gains of over 20 yards on drivers!

If you want to see what gains you could make why not book in today?

 


Open Championship Promotions!

To celebrate Day 1 of The Open Championship we have some great deals for you!

Pro V1 package - 2 dozen balls, cap & marker ONLY £79.99!

Titleist 915 Driver Price Drop NOW ONLY £239!  (American Golf Price £349.99!)

Cobra Fly Z Driver - Was £249, NOW ONLY £149!

Ladies FJ Sci Flex Gloves £15 each, 2 for £20!

 


XROS Hybrid

The XR OS Hybrids are designed to perfectly complement the XR OS Irons, and they’ll give players an extreme amount of forgiveness and great ball flight trajectories. We’ve combined our industry-leading, category-defining Face Cup for high ball speeds and maximum distance, more versatility, and a larger head shape to get the most forgiveness and great launch with more draw bias. It’s the perfect hybrid for golfers who are looking to elevate their game.

Cobra Golf
KING F6

The F6 Hybrid is easy to hit, forgiving & accurate. A traditionally shaped hybrid profile that delivers higher launch and improved forgiveness without sacrificing the accuracy of a long iron.

Speed Channel is an exclusive COBRA innovation. An engineered channel around the perimeter of the face minimises thickness and increases ball speeds across the face for greater distance.

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G Hybrid

Through the use of a cascading sole design and a Carpenter 455 steel face, the G hybrids enable more face flexing for increased ball speeds. Combined with un-painted grooves in the middle of the face, the addition of turbulators improves alignment and inspires confidence by providing improved ball capture at address.

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What's New?

CLUB LOGO HEADCOVERS

We now have a fine selection of clubcrested headcovers to augment your bag.  From driver to putter we have them all, why not treat yourself and proote oyur club at the same time!


Fashion Focus - Summer Sun!

Clothing Amnesty!

Summer is finally here - for one day at least!  If you need to sharpen up your wardrobe then remember our clothing amnesty - trade in your old clothes and save £10 on your new item!  Available on shirts, shoes & trousers!



Teaching Zone - Sharpen your Short Putting

As a rule, golfers are far more effective putting for par than birdie. We tend to hole our share of six-footers to save par, but similar birdie putts don't drop. This is often because a par save is more familiar to us, so feels more routine and achievable; a birdie represents a rare opportunity to gain ground, so feels more important.

The pressure cranks up a notch and the stroke gets a little more tentative. This is understandable, but it makes no sense because both shots are worth exactly the same – one shot. So to improve your performance on birdie putts – and indeed any putt that feels more important – you need to create a clearer perspective on its value. Here's a drill to help you do just that.

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What's in the Bag?

 

Dustin Johnson (pictured), US Open, Oakmont Country Club
Driver:
TaylorMade M1 (10.5°)
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade M1 (17°)
Irons (3-PW): TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB
Wedges: Tour Preferred EF Satin Chrome (52° & 60°)
Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS
Golf Ball: Tour Preferred X

Matthew Fitzpatrick, Nordea Masters, Bro Hof Slott GC
Driver:
Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 DD (10.5°)
Fairway Wood: PING G25 (15°); PING G (20.5°)
Irons: (3-5) PING i25; (6-9) PING S55
Wedges: PING Tour Gorge (47°), Titleist Vokey SM5 (54° & 58°)
Putter: Yes! Golf C-Groove Tracy II
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

 
 

Inbee Park, HSBC Women's Champions, Sentosa Golf Club
Driver:
Srixon XXIO 8 (8.5°)
Fairway Woods:
TaylorMade RBZ Tour (14.5°); TaylorMade RBZ Tour (18°)
Hybrid:
TaylorMade RBZ Tour (21.5°)
Irons (5-PW):
Srixon XXIO Forged
Wedges:
Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 (46°, 50° & 58°)
Putter:
Odyssey White Ice Sabertooth


US Open Review

Re-live some of the best shots from the US Open staged at Oakmont Country Club last month.


Robert Irvine

PGA Head Professional

Douglas Park Golf Club

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May Callaway Competition Winner

Congratulations to Brian Coghill of Royal Aberdeen Golf Club who claimed the prize in the Callaway competition we staged in May.

Brian wins a brand new Callaway XR16 Driver as well as a Limited Edition Masters Tour Bag like the one used by Masters Champion Danny Willett.

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