Welcome to another exciting edition of the weekly newsletter bringing you all of the latest goings-on from around the club.
Enjoy the read!
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No luck with the weather...
Unfortunately, due to the continued rain and the forecast over the next few days, this weekends shotgun start has been postponed. The course is under review daily and the golf club course information line is being updated regularly.
The Pro shop remains open and we are trying to hand collect range balls so that members can continue to use the practice facilities when the sun occasional appears. Thank you to some brave soles who turned up to the seniors coaching in the sleet this week, next week we are covering pitching and surely we must be due for some better weather.
This week we have seen some new products been presented from our Titleist rep. Some very exciting new products which will be arriving mid-march including the new Vokey SM8 wedges which now for the first time feature their new Tungsten weighting which through testing from tour players they claim helps to rotate and square the clubface at impact. They also feature hand-cut grooves, 6 grind/bounce options and come in 3 different finishes.
We have seen the new range of Scotty Cameron Select Newport and Phantom X putters which look excellent. Huge range of new and classic head shapes. The Phantom X is a range of new high tech modern mallet putters engineered to take performance to the next level.
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Results
Saturday 29th hopefully sees our Hargrove A team play the 2nd leg vs Shifnal A, any members wishing to come and get behind the team are very welcome.
Winter Stableford
Congratulations to the following players in Saturdays winter stableford competition.
Div 1
1st Mark Schofield - 38pts
2nd Richard Osborne - 35pts
3rd David Gradwell - 34pts Div 2
1st Russel Jones – 41pts
2nd David Slater – 38pts
3rd Neal Combes – 35pts Div 3
1st Iain Anderson – 35pts
2nd Antony Skelding – 35pts
3rd Barry Saunders-Fern – 34pts
Congratulations to all players who had 2’s worth £7.00 each.
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Annodata Teams
Shrewsbury Ladies are currently the national Champions winning the final in Spain last year.
After this inspirational win David Fisher will be captaining the Men’s 2020 to see how the men can fair. This is a National Competition played on a regional basis in the early stages. Format - Singles match play with 5 members in the playing team, Maximum handicap 18.
Gents please look out for a sign-up sheet on the notice board or contact David if you would like to represent the golf club, 1st round draw due in March.
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Old putter new ball?
With so much talk on the golf ball having an effect on the distance players are able to hit driver and iron shots. Have you ever thought of the effect of the golf ball and the putter?
When the pro v1 didn’t exist golf balls were smaller and softer meaning the compression of the ball was greater. In simple terms, if we were to hit an old golf ball vs a new golf ball; the old golf ball (pre pro v1) would compress more meaning it would be in contact with the club for longer, compared to the new ball would be in contact with the club for less time.
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How has this effected putting? You may have a putter which is 50 years old but are playing a golf ball which has been designed around the modern era of golf clubs. The way putters have been designed and build in the last decade have facilitated the change in golf ball.
Through research from Dr. Paul Hurrian (expert putting coach), the putt is now dictated 92-95% (new ball) by the face angle – used to be roughly 80% (old ball). We so often look at the strokes path as opposed to looking where the putter face is at impact. I would strongly recommend testing a putter model post 2010 and see how you get on. I have more info on this topic for any members who would like to know more, visit the shop.
Old golf ball (pre pro v1) – Softer (greater compression)
New golf ball (post pro v1) – Firmer (less compression)
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A date for your diary... Our quiz night is on the Saturday, 14 March and begins at 7.30pm.
What's more, there will be a buffet included in the team price. Pop into the club to register. Entry is £20 for a team of four.
We're looking forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces at the club for this event.
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Seniors Group Coaching
Next Wednesday at 10.00am We are focussing on chipping in the next session. Please click here or phone the pro shop 01743 874581 on if you would like to attend.
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Grip offer
With not much golf being played currently now is the perfect time to get your clubs re-gripped, the pro shop can offer you professional advice on which grips would suit you best and we can re-grip your clubs with 48 hours.
For a limited period, we are offering you the chance to re-grip your 7 iron for FREE to ensure you have the correct grip and size before committing to re-gripping your whole set.
Within the grip choice are the popular ‘Align’ grips from Golf Pride. The alignment stripe on the back of the grip ensures your hands/fingers are sat correctly on the grip.
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Pop in the shop today to find out more and view the range of grips for yourself.
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Follow our journey
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World Handicap System
The Competition Committee has asked to share a feature on the updated handicapping system, designed to make golf more modern, fun and inclusive. If you want to find out any of the rules, which could help you out on the next trip around the course, you can look through this YouTube playlist. Click here to have a look. |
Last week we revealed a remarkable statistic regarding the number of golfers playing grips that are over a year old, but what impact does that actually have on your game? Well, we decided to do some digging... |
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Grips are made from rubber and are prone to wear and tear, just like the tyres on your car. When they become worn, your grips will lose tackiness and your hands will start to slip during the swing, resulting in poorer shots.
The thing is, you’ll likely overcompensate by holding on to your clubs too tight, creating more tension and stiffness during the swing.
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We know it sounds all doom and gloom, but it does make a huge difference to your game. That's why we're running this promotion at Shrewsbury Golf Club, so you can experience the benefits of a new grip first hand.
There’s no catch, just pop by the shop before your next round to take advantage. |
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