Greetings from Dave
The Club MOT
As we are one step closer to the season, it's now time to start checking your equipment to see is you are ready for 2017. The Golf Club MOT will now be available, this includes the following:
- Grip wear check.
- Grip thickness check.
- Lie Check.
- Shaft Analysis.
Cost - FREE to Members and newsletter readers.
Over the last few years, studies have shown that regularly changing your grips will improve performance. Please take advantage of this FREE member benefit. To book, please speak to one of the professional team.
Christmas Draw WinnersFirst Place - Roy Rowley - Game Golf (£120.00)
Second Place - Phil Sermon - Pro V1 box se (£80.00)
Third Place - Clive Roberts - Under Armour Elements Jacket (£60.00)
Fourth Place - Phil Whittle - FootJoy Polo (£40.00)
Fifth Place - Gayle Hollins - Nike MF Tour Towel - (£20.00)
Thank you to everyone who took part, we appreciate your support.
Set your posture for success
A good posture position is an essential element if you are to have success becoming a consistent ball striker. Your posture is the foundation that supports the swing, many swing problems are just a result of poor posture. Good posture important as it will determine the shape of your swing and effect how you strike the golf ball. Being in the proper posture position allows the golfer to make the correct turn, pivot and rotation back and through the ball during the golf swing. You don't have to be athletic to achieve a great posture position just follow the 5 simple tips below it works for golfers of all shapes and sizes.
A good golf swing requires a good turn around your spine or central column. The better the position of your posture at address the more effectively you will be able to perform this motion. One of the biggest problems I see when out on the range teaching is what we call the "c" shaped posture which is when the golfer has a curved spine angle. This is due to slouching shoulders or set in a slumped position. This will put pressure on you back and will drastically reduce the amount you are able to rotate during the swing. When the body is not properly set-up, the swing and speed of the club, along with poor posture, adds up to being off balance and losing control of the club. Your body weight at address must be in a balanced position with the weight on the balls of the feet; having poor posture will also affect your balance.
Follow these 5 simple steps to help your achieve the perfect posture:
1. Stand tall with a bend of the knees.
2. Place a club across your hip line. Keeping your chin up, tilt from the pelvis over the club keeping your body weight central on the balls of your feet in a balanced position. You should tilt until your shoulders are over the top of your shoes or about 45 degrees.
3. Let your arms flop and hang down and hang in front of you.
4. The club should be gripped in a position where your arms hang naturally.
5. Now you're in the correct position take your stance. Depending on the club your using you stance should generally be a little wider than should width apart.
Top tip - When performing your tilt from the pelvis (step two ) keeping your chin up will prevent your spine from curving. You are looking at achieve a straight spine angle. You should now be in a nice and stable balanced position.
Titleist Demo Day
Date - Tuesday, 28, February 2017
Time - 16:00 - 20:00
Location - Golf Performance Centre
We will be giving you the opportunity to get custom fitted for the latest 917 Woods, 816 Hybrids, 716 Irons and SM6 Vokey Wedges.
Titleist 917 Woods have been designed to deliver the most complete performance in the game today. They provide increased speed for more distance, even on off-centre hits, along with the capability for precise customisation so every player can get the most out of every shot.
Titleist AP irons provide Tour-proven performance and great looks. The innovative, high density tungsten weighting and progressive CG height provide distance, exceptional feel and forgiveness, and advanced performance for your game.
Bob Vokey uses Tour player input to create the highest performing wedge shapes and sole grinds. Combined with Spin Milled face technology that provides maximum spin, distance and trajectory control, Vokey Design wedges will improve your short game. Places are limited so please click here to book your slot.
The January SALE has now ended. Meaning only one thing, we are one step further away from the wet and windy winter and one step closer to the summer. Over the last week we have had the Nike 2017 clothing range arrive which is now on the shop floor. Please pop down and have a look.
