WelcomeWelcome to our Pro Shop Newsletter for September where we have teamed up with Garmin to give you the chance to win an Approach S40 GPS Watch. I am also delighted to introduce a new member of the Pro Shop Staff. In the Teaching Zone, we have a green side bunker shot masterclass from Callaway Tour Tips and a strangely hypnotic video tracing some of the best swings in golf. The launch of the World Handicap System is fast approaching and we have some information to allow you to familiarise with the changes that will happen from 2nd of November. As always if you have any golf related questions please come and see us in the shop and we will be very happy to help. Win a Garmin Approach S40 GPS WatchThis month we have a Garmin Approach S40 GPS watch up for grabs! The Approach S40 GPS golf smartwatch with colour touch-screen looks great on your wrist and on the course. It automatically records the location and distance of each detected shot and provides quick reference to distances to the front, middle and back of the green. To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, just enter below...Good Luck! Staff NewsI am very pleased to welcome a new Assistant, Tommaso Tavola, who has started working in the Pro Shop this week. Tommy will begin his PGA Training on October 1st and will be working with me whilst undertaking his qualification. Below is a short message from Tommy Hello everyone, My name Is Tommy and I am from Italy. I am just starting my PGA training and I will work in the Pro Shop from today. I love sports and I play golf since I was 14 years. I played many tournaments in Italy including some national team competitions. I am also a ski Instructor and I enjoy teaching, I decided to join the PGA in order to combine my passions for golf and teaching into a career. I hope to be able to help with all your requirements during my time in the shop and I will be more than happy to play some holes with you during my free time, if you would like to organise a game please let me know.. Looking forward to meeting you Best regard Tommy Competitions & HandicapsThe schedule for club competitions from October was announced this week including the Club Championship which will take place on the weekend of October 3rd & 4th. Entries for the Club Championships are open and can be made via Howdidido. If for any reason you are unable to submit your entry this way please contact the shop and we will be able to assist. World Handicap SystemThe launch of the new World Handicap System (WHS) is now only 6 weeks away. England Golf have published some information for golfers to help them to understand the reason for the change and to familiarise yourself with the new system. I would encourage you to read the information available in the coming weeks. If you have any questions please let me know I will be very happy to answer any queries that you may have. Supplementary Scores Members wishing to return Supplementary scores in the lead up to the WHS can now do so via Howdidido, go to todays golf on the app or website and you will be able to sign in for a supplementary round and enter your score on completion of your round. Finally can I request that members return all scores, good and bad, when they take part in competitions. Failing to return your scores has an impact on the calculation for the CSS and subsequently will have an impact on the handicap of other players. If you are not sure of the procedures for entering competitions and returning your score and wish to take part in the future events please follow the link below and read the competition procedures document. Start 2021 In Style at the |