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Greetings golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition of our weekly newsletter. From course records to golfing habits we do and don't recommend, this week's newsletter is a must read for all golfers! We have lots happening in the shop at the moment too, so be sure to pop your head in next time you're here and take a look around.

Club news

Continous handicap review - July 2017

The following members have had their handicaps increased:

  • Terry Alcock - 11.8 > 13.0. 
  • Dave Allen - 18.1 > 19.4.
  • Geoff Willshaw - 20.0 > 21.0.
  • Terry Carter - 16.3 > 17.3.
  • Steven Fryer - 14.6 > 15.6.
  • Ken Hollins - 18.6 > 19.6.
  • Dennis Parkes - 16.6 > 17.6.
  • Roger Sharratt - 19.3 > 20.3.
  • Tony Swindells - 21.1 > 22.1.

M Barker (Match Secretary)

  • Alan Thorpe - 21.9 > 22.9.
  • Terry Williams - 22.1 > 23.5.
  • Nigel Bowcock - 23.8 > 26.0.
  • Graham Cook - 22.0 > 24.0.
  • Billy Gilbert - 17.3 > 8.5.
  • Paul Marriot - 23.3 > 24.5.
  • John Rogula - 11.7 > 12.7.
  • Robert Skelson - 14.6 > 15.6.
Pro-am

Leek Pro-am 2017

The Leek Pro-am returned on Friday, 4 August and 35 teams along with 35 of the best Pros in the Midlands turned out.

I would like to thank our Main Sponsors – KMF, Quality Golf Destinations and Coors and also our Hole Sponsors – Discount Medical, Logoshack, Hunters Estate Agents, Service Metals, Hotel Rudyard, Browns Recycling, Newbold Opticians and Breeze House for their continued support of the event also a big thank you to all members and visitors who helped making this day possible.
Congratulations to all winners.

Results:

1st place - 126 Newbold Opticians

  • Stewart Townsend (Leek Golf Club).
  • Brian Baggaley (Leek Golf Club).
  • Ian Beeson (Leek Golf Club).
  • Paul Bradshaw (Pro).
Proam

2nd place - 127 

  • Rob Symon (Leek Golf Club).
  • Bradley Ravenscroft (Greenway hall Golf Club).
  • Russell Cartledge (Greenway Hall Golf Club).
  • Luke Howe (Pro).

3rd place - 128  

  • Lincoln Boulton (Leek Golf Club).
  • Mike Barker (Leek Golf Club).
  • Lee Hollins (Leek Golf Club).
  • Craig Shave (Pro).

4th place - 130  

  • Dave Fowler (Leek Golf Club).
  • Steve Matthews (Leek Golf Club).
  • Harry Fearn (Leek Golf Club).
  • Mike Cooke (Pro).

5th place - 131 - Hunters Estate Agents

  • Dan Smart (Leek Golf Club).
  • Robert Aston (Trentham Park Golf Club).
  • Georgina Taylor (Leek Golf Club).
  • Matt Cort (Pro).

6th place - 132 - Breeze House

  • Mike Andrews (Leek Golf Club).
  • Andrew Baxter (Leek Golf Club).
  • Allan Clarke (Leek Golf Club).
  • Luke Aston (Pro).

7th place - 134 - Mizuno

  • Steve Cookson (Scraptoft Golf Club).
  • Andrew Rastrick (Kibworth Golf Club).
  • Phil Hammond (Kibworth Golf Club).
  • Ian Walley (Pro).
Competition results

Captains's Day 2017

Captain's prize - Dan Smart - 42 points.

Division one

  • 1st -  Terry Sheldon - 39 points.
  • 2nd – Robert Thompson - 38 points.
  • 3rd - Peter Cordon - 36 points.

Division two

  • 1st - David Nadin - 38 points.
  • 2nd - Charles Holland - 38 points.
  • 3rd - Spencer Henson - 37 points.

Division three

  • 1st - Brian Baggaley - 38 points.
  • 2nd - Ben Stazaker - 36 points.
  • 3rd - Keith Hemmings - 36 points.

Division four

  • 1st - Alan Harrison - 39 points.
  • 2nd - Paul Flower - 35 points.
  • 3rd - David Stazaker - 35 points.
 
 
 
Don't put yourself at a disadvantage

We always encourage the golfers we teach to get out on the practice ground between lessons. It’s through this repetition that swing changes start to feel more natural so the pupil can then hit the course full of confidence. We love good habits like this, but there is one habit we see all the time that we certainly don’t recommend…

Hole Illustration

NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE?

It’s not uncommon for us to see members playing a scuffed ball, using it until it eventually gets lost. But ball damage, such as worn dimples or surface cuts, can alter the airflow over your ball, making your trajectory more erratic and causing wayward shots and shorter carries.

You might think this would have minimal effect versus and unblemished ball, but a mark across just a few dimples can make 10 yards difference to a shot, as we’ve demonstrated in the illustration here.

IT'S AN EASY CHOICE

You have the ability to ensure your ball is the same on every hole, which is why we recommend finding one you like and sticking to it to improve your consistency.

One to definitely try is the Mizuno MP-S, which has a tacky urethane cover that increases feel and spin control. Its high-tech dimple pattern also creates a stronger trajectory into the wind.

Mizuno MP-S ball
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Which one are you?

So you find yourself on the course facing 172 yards left to the pin; how do you work out which club to use? There is one method that many turn to, but we hope you’re not one of them...

 

PLUS OR MINUS 10 YARDS

Do you know how far you hit each iron, or do you just add or subtract 10 yards per club from your 150 club to find the one you need?

We come across many amateurs who do this, but you’d be surprised how far out this method is when we bring those golfers in for a gapping session, which helps explain why they miss so many greens.

Indecision
 
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COME AND SEE US FOR A GAPPING SESSION

During a gapping session we will hit lots of shots and work our way through your bag to get your all-important carry averages, from your wedges right up to your woods.

Having those exact distances for each club means you’ll never have to guess again. Combine this with a golf GPS and you can further reduce indecision and increase your confidence.

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Gear Focus
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A new way to roll

Odyssey's O-Works range of putters fuses stunning looks with Microhinge Insert Technology to provide an unmatched, smoother forward roll - something which will help you hole more putts. But Odyssey haven't stopped there, as this highly popular line-up now includes a beautifully clean, simple red finish that's become a popular choice on tour.

Odyssey O-Works Red
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