Good afternoon golfers,
I hope you are all well and enjoying some good golf. The British Masters at The Grove got underway yesterday, with some of the European Tours biggest stars playing. Being so close provides a great opportunity to see some live tour golf, if you have a spare day or two I would highly recommend heading over to spectate.
In other golf news, Tiger Woods delayed his comeback citing his game wasn't tournament ready. Social media speculation went into overdrive, some stating he has huge issues with his chipping. It will certainly be interested viewing if/when he returns to competitive golf.
Coming Up
Fri 14th: Ladies Captains vs. Vice Captains Team 10:00am - 11:30am
Sat 15th: Men's Captains Team vs. Juniors 10:30am - 11:30am
Sun 16th: Junior Matchplay Singles Final 10:45am - 11:10am
Sun 16th: Mixed Amies Bowl 11:45am - 2:00pm
Mon 17th: Greens Maintenance
Tue 18th: Greens Maintenance
Wed 19th: Ladies Match vs. Greetham Valley 10:15am - 11:15am
Thur 20th: Men's Midweek Medal
Note: There are driving range closures this Saturday for academy coaching. 9am-10am beginner coaching and 2pm-5pm junior coaching.
We are pleased to announce two fitting days we have in the coming weeks, both companies will bring with them a full range of demo equipment including, ladies, left hand and more.
PING Demo Day
The PING fitter is at PMGC on Friday 4th November between 11am-3pm. Spaces are limited so please contact us to book your space. These days provide a great opportunity to try the whole PING range, they will bring with them the full LH range, ladies range and more.
Titleist Trial Day
On Wednesday 9th November between 10am and 2pm we are hosting a Titleist Trial Day. Spaces are limited so please contact us to book your space.
These days give you a great opportunity to try the latest products from the leading golf manufactures. If you would like to book an appointment, please contact us asap.
Where does the club contact the ground for an iron shot?
This week I would like to start with a question. Where does the club contact the ground for an iron shot?
1. Just before the golf ball
2. Directly under the golf ball
3. After the golf ball
The correct answer is 3: after the golf ball. This is commonly referred to as the low point of the swing and it is where you make contact with the ground.
Where you strike the ground has an significant effect on your ball striking, and is a key factor to anyone or any swing. Striking the ground in the correct place, will transform your ball striking, give you more distance and a much better ball flight. Quite often people will say they are trying to scoop the ball into the air, trying to get under the ball etc.. As the winter approaches the ground is beginning to soften therefore ball striking is paramount to good golf.
Drill: Try this the next time you're on the driving range, place 5 tee pegs in a line towards to the target (normal tee pegs not step tees). Place a ball on top of the middle tee peg (you will have two tees behind and two in front) and make a swing. You will now get instant feedback as to which tee pegs you strike. If struck correctly notice how the tees after the golf ball have been removed but the others are still there.
Please note, if you are someone who takes big deep divots already (after the ball) or hits the ball very low, then this drill isn't for you. If you would like any help or advice please contact us, golf is more fun when you play well!
New In
We have taken delivery of the much anticipated Callaway Fusion driver.
This is a driver which is aimed at those (all of us) looking to hit the ball straighter. Callaway state,
"The Big Bertha Fusion Driver is a material change in forgiveness and distance, led by our revolutionary titanium Exo-Cage and ultralight triaxial carbon crown, with a new and innovative shape, and industry-leading aerodynamics".
Take a look at this video to find out more!
