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Shop news

With the US Open just around the corner, the latest collection of outstanding Under Armour apparel is now in stock.

These shirts will be worn by Under Armour's top pros, including Jordan Spieth, Matt Fitzpatrick, Gary Woodland and many more. The tournament is being held at Oakmont Country Club and it's for a record ninth time.

But you have don't have to wait until June to get your hands on these, come down and buy one now and play like a US Open player (or at least look like one).


Pros news 

Profile on Steve Richardson

Steve originally came from Sunderland and moved down south to be with us at Garon Park. He is our Shop Manager with great knowledge on all products, with fantastic communication skills. His personality shines through with all customers. Steve is our PING custom fitting pro and we would strongly advise you seek his expertise before you buy that PING set. He is also a first class golf coach and is available most days in the week, specialising in golf course management and tuition. Contact him on 01702 601701 ex 1.


Tip of the week

The difference being pitching and chipping is the length, and it's normally said that a pitch shot travels more than 50% through the air and a chip is less. It is pitching that is more likely to be making or breaking your golf round.

Let's take the example of a 50-yard pitch and the pin being 10 yards onto the green. This means the ball lands on the green at 40 yards and releases forward to the hole the remaining ten (more than 50% carry).

Commitment is the key

This is mainly because quitting (slowing down the swing at impact) causes the mishits. If you can, practice the two 'L' shape positions shown in the photos below.

 

The contrast between good and poor can be major: good can result in you holing the shot whereas poor can be you half top it (thinning) and the ball missiles through the green, or hit the grass first (duff) aka Mr Spieth at Augusta.

Have that lesson to improve this vital part of the game. Get in touch here.


Course news

South 3rd - 446 yards (par-4)

The longest par-four on the South course is a straight hole until the last 100 yards, which then turns sharply to the right and it plays all of its length. Although a slightly uphill drive, the fairway is generously wide with no bunkers at driving distance. But any tee shot down the right side of middle means a blind second shot over a huge mound to the green that might have to carry some 200 yards. A more practical second to the left, just short of the green, is wise but watch for the two bunkers that can catch a mishit. The ideal drive is down the left and, if long enough, the green can be seen. From this position the shot onto the green is one of the best on the course and it can be anything from a fairway wood to a middle iron. The ball flight needs to start right of target (but not too much), but if a ball lands on the left side of the green, the two bunkers left will swallow up the ball. It's a demanding second shot. The green itself is great, sloping uphill from front-to-back with subtle little burrows in different areas that can catch you out. A par is a pretty good score.


Special offer RED

Ben Sayers bags
A great 7.5 summer carry and stand bag
Lightweight, waterproof valuable pocket, cooler pocket, six-way top
Normally retailing at £59.95
Now £49.95
 

 
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Video of the week

Watch Rory McIlroy's superb 5-wood on the final hole at the K Club, a shot that set up a tap-in eagle and saw the Ulsterman record a famous Irish Open win.

 
Rory's amazing 5-wood
 
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We hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. We'll see you at the club over the coming days.
 
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