Welcome to this weeks newsletter. As you are all aware it has been a very wet week this week and although that is not good for getting out and playing golf it's good for the course and it was well needed. The course is currently looking immaculate and green and hopefully, if the rain holds off for the weekend it will be the perfect time for a round.
Today we held a Scotty Cameron and Vokey Wedge Fitting Day so thank you to Titleist for running it and everyone that attended. If you made a purchase hopefully you will be a short game wizard in no time! |
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Don't worry if you missed out on this fitting day as we have Yonex coming to do one next month, so keep an eye out in the newsletter for the date. |
Aaron Howard - Essendon Pro-Am Last Friday I took Alan Dickinson, John Izod and Peter Flowers to play alongside me in the Essendon Pro-Am. Unhappily, the weather was heavy rain and wind all day.
In the individual event, I managed to shoot 1 over par to record a top ten finish and receive a cheque. Although the horrendous weather was not conducive to good scoring, we managed to shoot 12 under as a team and were quite happy at the result. We were only 2 shots away from the team prize table. Essendon is a great course to hold a Pro-Am.
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If anyone is interested in joining me next season for this or any other events please let me know in the pro shop. |
Sarah Smith - Tuition Breaks As you may know I have been running Tuition Breaks for the last 2 years now. With some great feedback and recent places visited this winter, we are running these again! What better way to spend your winter season than in some warm sunshine at 5* golf resort… El Rompido in February 2020.
Anybody, with any handicap can come. Numbers are limited for each break and the spaces are going quick!
Please let me know if you are interested or have further questions.
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| Friday’s free swing advice |
Getting Out Of Trouble This is probably one of the most important shots to master at any level, especially for high handicappers. When you hit your tee shot offline, and find yourself in trouble, the next decision you make is very important. I can’t tell you how many times I've had people say they have a big score on a hole because of a shot in the trees!
A lot of people think they can go for the low percentage shot, look for the flag and hit it through the smallest gap in the trees - this usually results in hitting another branch & getting in even more trouble. Sometimes, although a difficult decision, you have to think sensible... So how do you get out from under the trees?
Answer: Punch Shot!
- Club selection is important, to keep the ball low, pick something with less loft, I'd often take a 6 iron.
- Set up with the ball near your back foot & bring your hands down the grip for more control.
- Weight onto the front side, this is to be kept there all throughout the shot.
- Swing-wise, think of a chip rather than full shot.
- With the less lofted club & de-lofting it more at setup, the shot will run out more.
- When following through try to feel like the clubhead stays low to the ground.
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'Putting The Practice - Into A Round!'
@ Great Chesterford Research Park, Par 3 Course
Saturday 6th July 1:30-2:30pm |
The Get Into Golf afternoons at Chesterford's Par 3 course is back for 2019! This hour will be a coached short game session ran by PGA Professional Sarah Smith, aimed to improve your chipping, putting & approach shots onto the green. The group is aimed for those wanting to improve their short game or who may be a little newer to golf & wanting to start somewhere easy! After the hour is complete, you will be allowed to continue at the Par 3 Course, playing as many holes as you like! It's a fun afternoon meeting new people and you will be refreshed on the skills of improving your golf game.
ONLY £15 For The Hour
(Optional free play after the coaching, equipment & balls provided)
Book now to secure your place, maximum of 8 in a group:
Email: sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk
Telephone: 07766 727491 |
2019 Junior Programme NEW CLASS
Sundays 9-10am |
Par:
- Video analysis during coaching sessions and monthly reports back to parents.
- Life skills such a learning golf etiquette.
- Skills, challenges and games during the coaching sessions to improve team bonding.
Birdie:
- Video analysis during all coaching sessions, monthly reports back to parents.
- Par 3 course access at Great Chesterford to practice April – Sept for £5pp.
- Coaching on all parts of the game.
Eagle:
- Junior competitions are held monthly to introduce you to a real golf course, blue tees at the 150 yards markers allows a shortened version of a golf hole. Juniors who are ready to adventure out on the course, can play twice in the junior competition for £1 before being invited to junior membership.
- Half price range balls.
- Coaching on all parts of the game, includes more advance subjects such as playing off slopes and hills.
Junior Academy and Membership:
- Half price range balls, bar and restaurant discount as a junior member.
- A chance to play for the Junior Squad and Development Team and to represent the club in matches.
- Crash courses during the Junior Squad and Development sessions on keeping fit for golf.
- Away trips to other Golf Club and coaching days out.
- The programme will run over the six weeks of term time for the price of £48.00.
- There will be limited spaces in each group, spaces must be booked in advance.
- During summer months, there will be an option of an evening time as well.
- During school holidays, Junior camps will be run for all levels, competition days at the par 3 course and we will encourage you to play in as many Junior Roll Up’s and competitions as possible!
Please contact Sarah Smith for more information or further questions.
Telephone: 07766 727491
Email: sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk |
Aaron Howard - Junior Summer Camp 2019
August 14th & 15th (10am - 3pm) A 2 day junior course covering all aspects of the golf swing from start to finish. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced junior player come along and improve your game. There are fun practice drills and games combined with structured teaching to help you progress individually while enjoying a group environment.
Lunch is included to break up the informative yet fun experience. If you want to hit it longer, strike it straighter, pitch and chip it close, and have lots of putting success then book your place. Finally an on-course session (subject to availability) practicing all the new skills you have learnt rounds the camp off with prizes at the finish line. |
£65 per person
Please contact Aaron Howard on 07768 686865 or aahgolf@googlemail.com to reserve your booking. Places available on a first come first served basis, book now to avoid disappointment. |
Earn Yourself Some Money It's always nice to get something for our old bits and bobs. Take your car for example, with many people now taking the opportunity to get money off a new car by part-exchanging their old car as part of the deal. Well, we're now running a brilliant offer with our friends at Motocaddy, which will see you get up to £60 back in cash (minimum return is £50) when you trade-in your old electric trolley whilst purchasing a new Motocaddy electric trolley in-store. |
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If you’re an equipment junkie, there’s nothing quite like standing on the first tee clutching the latest driver – especially, with the marketing promise of faster ball speeds and greater distance firmly in your mind. The question is, should this be your number one priority with the big stick in hand? |
With the US Open taking place at Pebble Beach this week, one thing the world’s best will need in abundance is accuracy off the tee. Penal rough, fairway bunkers aplenty and the Pacific Ocean combine to create one of the hardest tests in golf. |
Introducing TaylorMade's M5/M6 drivers Two drivers that will be in lots of golfers' bags this week are these beauties from TaylorMade. As well as the impressive ball speeds and distance gains from its Speed Injection, there are two features on the M5 that will help tighten up your dispersion. First, Twist Face helps reduce any 'gear effect' that comes as a result of an off-centre strike. Combine this with the moveable weights in the M5's T-Track and we can set up your driver to fight any regular misses you might have. So, what are you waiting for? Come and have a chat to us in the shop and we can start you on your journey to better golf this summer. |
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