Barry Newman

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we talk about how to generate power without swinging faster, we review last weekend's GolfSixes where England and European Women impressed, and we take a look at the luckiest ever shots on the European Tour.

Enjoy the read.

Fitting news

TaylorMade fitting weekends

We are holding 2 TaylorMade fitting weekends. The 19th/20th May and the 2nd and 3rd June. We’ve a huge selection of shafts and heads from the latest M3 and M4 range. We also have the short game covered with a selection on wedges and the ever popular spider putter. Fittings will be free these weekend with the professional staff.

Booking is essential so if you want to book yourself in please contact the shop here.

Pro's news

Frilford Heath Pro - Am

I’m looking for a team to play the Frilford Heath Pro-Am on Sunday 27th May. It’s a £100 per person and I believe if you pay early your entitled to a practise round. It’ll be on Frilfords red course. If I can get a team by the end of the week I’d love to play.

Ireland triumph as others impress

Whilst many of you spent the Bank Holiday weekend basking in glorious sunshine – and we don’t blame you – 16 pairs battled it out in the second edition of GolfSixes. Split into four round-robin groups to begin with, only the top two pairs from each could proceed to the quarter-final stage, which saw both all-female teams (England Women and European Women) and England Men make it through to the final eight. Sadly, all three teams failed to advance to the semi-finals, with England Women losing out to eventual winners Ireland, represented by Gavin Moynihan (who has failed to make a single cut so far this season) and Paul Dunne.

Ahead of golf’s unofficial fifth major taking place at TPC Sawgrass this weekend, Australia’s Jason Day has returned to world’s top 10 after a superb display at the Wells Fargo Championship. Taking place at Quail Hollow – the scene of last year’s PGA Championship – Day shot a gritty 69 on Sunday to finish two clear of his nearest challenger, admitting afterwards that he ‘had no idea where the ball was going, especially off the tee.’ For those of you wondering, yes Tiger Woods did play but he finished in a lowly tied 55th.

Shop news

Battery Trade-In ends this Sunday

If you haven't taken advantage of this promotion yet then you only have a few days left to get £25 OFF a new Lithium battery when you trade-in your old battery. Just to remind you, Lithium batteries charge quicker, last longer and work out far cheaper in the long run than standard Lead Acid alternatives. What are you waiting for?

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Perfect for cooler rounds

Yes, we've enjoyed a record-breaking Early May Bank Holiday weekend without a sweater in sight, but the reality is temperatures will soon get a little cooler over the coming days. To combat the chill whilst on the course, especially early mornings or late evenings, consider a ProQuip quilted windproof, which provide lightweight warmth whilst blocking out any wind.

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Trust = Power

Let’s face it: we all want to hit the ball further. Being able to hit longer drives gives you less club into the green, making everything that little bit easier. There are many ways you can try and generate more power during your swing, and nearly all of them start from the ground up.

Trust your footwear
Despite his small frame, tour star Rickie Fowler is renowned for his power. As you can see in the three images above, he pushes off from his right foot through impact and relies on great grip and stability to ensure the power his body is creating doesn’t come at the cost of control.

Having a strong base is something we should all aspire for. The FootJoy Tour-S can help you do this thanks to its PowerStrap that enhances support, plus its nine cleats per foot that offer maximum stability across a range of terrains.

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Replace your long irons

We want to make this game as easy and as enjoyable as possible for you, so if we had one piece of advice for you it would be to replace your long irons. The further up your irons you go the harder they become to hit, which is why golf brands have a range of fantastic alternative options for you to try…

Powerful and forgiving
This Srixon Z H65 hybrid has a confidence-inspiring larger head that we think is ideal for mid and higher handicaps. It offers all the forgiveness you need to rescue any poor strikes and to help you escape the worst of lies, alongside lots of distance and versatility, meaning it’s a great option to chip with from bare or muddy lies.

Shot shaping
If you’ve always found irons easier to hit than woods, this Srixon Z U65 iron has all the benefits of a workable driving iron, but with buckets of modern distance and forgiveness. You can use it to hit accurate shots off the tee, plus it should be easier to launch than your long irons off the deck when hitting into long par-4s.

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Just landed | XR Speed

Callaway has dominated the driver market over the past 12 months with Rogue following Epic as outstanding offerings for those golfers seeking a premium driver.

But we know that some of you want something a little cheaper that still offers fantastic performance, and this is where the XR Speed comes in. There are only two things that you need to know about this driver: exceptional ball speed and improved forgiveness.

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Video of the Week

Golf’s a game of fine margins of which luck plays a huge part. In this video, we’ve gone over the history books and come up with the luckiest shots ever on the European Tour. How many do you remember?

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you need any further help or advice please take a look at our website or pop into the shop and we'll be delighted to help.

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