Christopher Burnett

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail, we take a look at how sightlines can help you hole more putts, how choosing the right ball for your game can lead to lower scores, as well as a look at how players from both Ryder Cup teams are shaping up ahead of the tournament.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Invitation Day - Sunday, 16 September

The second Invitation Day is nearly upon us, after the success of the first invitation earlier in the year we want to make this one even better. The deal is still the same £20 entry, which includes guest green fee and prizes and will also include a FREE guest voucher to be used at your leisure.

Mike and the team will have the bar and kitchen open from 8:00am, so why not enjoy your pre-round breakfast before you hit the course?

As always this is the chance to show off YOUR course to friends and family, and from what I have been hearing from members and visitors the course is in fantastic condition. So, grab a friend and come up and enjoy the day.

Shop news

The sale is on

With the Summer months coming to a close, we have a sale on for the remaining Spring/Summer clothing in store. We are offering 25% OFF on all adidas, FootJoy and Under Armour apparel. Pop in when you are next up the club and see the great selection we have available.

Try a Garmin GPS for FREE

Golf's a game where you need to utilise all the help you're given. One specific way that has seen a huge boom in recent years is the use of GPS devices, which are particularly useful when it comes to knowing distances to the front, middle and back of greens, as well as hazards and doglegs. Throughout September, we're giving you the chance to 'Try Before you Buy' on selected Garmin devices, including the Approach S20 watch. What do you have to lose?

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WIN: McIlroy or DJ signed driver

Whether you have a house full of collectables or not, we have two items up for grabs that are certainly worth putting your name into the hat for: a Rory McIlroy signed M3 driver and a Dustin Johnson signed M1 driver. All you need to do is click on the blue button below and fill out your details to be in with a chance of winning. Good luck!

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Tour news

The heat is on

With the clock ticking down to the start of the Ryder Cup, all eyes are on the players who could make the difference at Le Golf National in Paris. The BMW Championship certainly gave us an insight into who’s shaping up nicely, with Keegan Bradley - who didn't make the USA Team - pipping Europe's Justin Rose to the title on the first play-off hole after both players finished on -20. It wasn't all bad news for Rose though, as finishing 2nd meant he became the world's number one golfer for the first time in his career.

The conclusion of the BMW Championship also saw Jim Furyk make his final Captain's Pick for Team USA, opting for big-hitter Tony Finau - despite Xander Schauffele's fine finish at the BMW. Finau might not win many tournaments, but he is remarkably consistent and a huge hitter, with 11 top-10 finishes in 2018. Schauffele will feel hard done by, but is certainly one to look out for next season.

Meanwhile, Europe Team Captain Thomas Bjorn may be ruing a missed opportunity to choose Matt Fitzpatrick as one of his wildcard picks, after the Englishman beat Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregaard in a play-off to win the Omega European Masters title in Switzerland. Fitzpatrick won the same tournament last year, and becomes the first golfer since the great Seve Ballesteros to defend the trophy – so he’s certainly following the right footsteps!

In your sight

Sightlines on putters might seem like a nice design, but they are there for a reason as they help you aim your putts more accurately, and help you centre the ball on your putter. But with so many different styles, it can be hard to know which one will aid you the most.

It’s up to you
If you prefer a more modern look, why not try the TP Red-White Ardmore 3?

Alignment is improved considerably thanks to the red-white contrast, which helps golfers envision a proper path from the ball to the hole. Various head shapes with different sightlines in the Ardmore range means there'll be a sightline to suit every golfer's eye.

Something different
Alternatively, the Spider Tour from TaylorMade is certainly for those who prefer a larger head.

This putter's used by some of the world's very best golfers, such as Jason Day and Dustin Johnson. A recent addition is the sightline on the crown, helping to dial in your focus over every putt as well as act as an extension to the line on your ball when lining up your putts.

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Having a ball

When you’re watching the pros you’ll often see them hitting shots with amazing distance off the tee, along with plenty of spin from around the green. The way they strike the ball helps achieve this, but the ball itself is a crucial component of their game.

Callaway Supersoft

Here are two great options worth trying for a round or two. Callaway’s Supersoft ball is perfect for those of you who are looking to unlock more distance with soft feel throughout the bag. Its lower compression core aids faster speed with low spin for longer flights, meaning if you want to add extra yards to your game, this could be the ball for you.

Callaway Chrome Soft Truvis

If you prefer more spin around the greens, one ball you should definitely try is the Callaway Chrome Soft Truvis. The thin and ultra-soft urethane cover feels fantastic and generates high spin around the putting surface. Your view of the golf ball is maximised thanks to the Truvis pattern, which gives you better focus and visibility.

explore Callaway's range >

Video of the Week

If you're considering a new driver in 2018, three drivers that will definitely be on your radar are Callaway's Rogue and TaylorMade's M3 and M4, but which one came out on top in our testing?

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend, Chris.

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