Mark Allen

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week, we take a look at some of the best golfing eyewear on offer, whilst reviewing an emotional win for Louis Oosthuizen. Enjoy the read!

Coaching news

The Ultimate Lesson Package is back

I have only 2 of the 10 Ultimate Lesson Packages available for 2019 with a new and improved format based on customer feedback and experience. It features 18 x 30 minute lessons and 6 playing lessons with a real emphasis on targeting the key areas in your game. It will also include 1 hour FREE practice in our Swing Room each month so that you can implement and measure your progress.

This will start with a skills test and assessment so we can benchmark where the strengths and weaknesses of your game lie and develop a structured approach to improvement. This package is aimed at the golfer who is intent on making 2019 a year where they really dedicate time and effort to making real lasting improvements in their game under my guidance.

The cost of this package would normally be £1160 but be one of my 10 customers and get it for £600 before Christmas. The ultimate Christmas present!

Click here or phone the pro shop directly to book.

Practice Packages

Look out next week also for the launch of our Winter Practice Packages in the Swing room which are always popular.

It provides a great way of continuing to work on your game throughout the Winter months in the Warm and Dry with the tremendous benefit of the instant feedback our GC2 launch monitor provides.

Shop news

Why Not give the Ultimate Christmas present

With Christmas on its way we have amazing Gift ideas in the Pro shop to satisfy the golfer in the family. We can also offer vouchers for both the shop or for lessons which are often a great option.

Take all the stress of fighting crowds of people and have a more relaxed and personal shopping experience by popping in to see us at the club.

Christmas Specials

Look out this weekend for some amazing deals in-store. These include;

- Titleist Pro V1's - £38 per dozen (was £44) or buy a double dozen for £70

- Titleist cart bags - £30 OFF marked price

- Titleist Vokey SM7 wedges - 10% OFF marked price

- Cobra F8, F-Max irons and Pur wedges - 10% OFF marked price

- Winter clothing offer - Buy a mid or outer layer and get a shirt at half price

- 25% OFF - Selected FootJoy shoes

These offers are available on stock items only so once they have gone they are gone!

Pro Shop Product of the week

This week's product of the week is the new Callaway XR Speed Driver.

This Driver does not have the Jailbreak technology of the Rogue or Epic but is still very impressive on creating ball speed.

It also provides great playability and comes at a very attractive price point.

Pop in to the shop to take a look.

Chase joins the team

My new PGA Teaching professional. Chase Davis started with us on Monday, 3 December and has settled in well in his first few days. He turned professional in 2008, after an outstanding playing career, representing his club, county and country. The experience and knowledge Chase has gained through his playing career has given him an invaluable insight into the skills required to achieve great success in golf tournaments. Chase can significantly help all golfers to develop their on course management and decision making skills.

Chase began his coaching career in 2011, and is now pursuing his passion for coaching juniors and adults. Having been appointed lead coach of the Norfolk Girls Talent Programme in 2018, Chase over the years has brought many young juniors into the game.

Chase provides a fun and professional environment for his clients to learn within, giving very structured targets and goals for his students to improve by.

One of his first events will be a Christmas Junior Camp on Thursday, 20 December. For more information or to book your place email Chase at chasedavisgolf@hotmail.com or speak to one of the Pro Shop team.

These offers are available on Stock Items only so once they have gone they are gone!

Fitting news

Head Measurement Technology is here!

I have now introduced Head Measurement Technology (HMT) in to our swing room, which really puts us at the forefront of technology. Our GC2 Launch Monitor captured all the ball data where as HMT captures all the club data like accurate clubhead speed, swing path, angle of attack and clubface angles as well as lie and strike. All of this information is so important when teaching and fitting.

Pop into the Pro Shop to speak to one of the team to book a session using the new HMT or call 01603 251394.

Titleist Fitting Day

Thanks to everybody who attended our fitting day on Monday and took the opportunity to hit the new TS range of metals, we saw some big gains in distance on the day.

If you were not able to attend but would like to look at the whole Titleist range please do not hesitate to contact one of the team.

We have another fitting day early in the New Year, 13 February or you can get a fitting before that with myself or Chase.

Tour news

So close yet so far

It was a case of so close yet so far for Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell and Argentine team-mate Emiliano Grillo, as they finished agonizingly short in the QBE Shootout in Florida, missing out on top spot by a single stroke. The event, which follows a fourball format, was won by Americans Patton Kizzire and Brian Harman, who finished on -30 after a final round of 61. Tony Finau and the LPGA’s Lexi Thompson finished on -23.

Meanwhile, it was an emotional victory for 2010 Open winner Louis Oosthuizen, as he claimed his first South African Open over the weekend – the first time the South African has won the tournament. An eagle and five birdies in his final round meant that Oosthuizen ended the tournament on -18 under – a record-equaling six shots clear of second place. England’s Oliver Wilson finished on -10, in a tie for third place.

Do you spot a trend?

We all want to enjoy playing golf, and a big part of this is lowering our handicap. Yes, there will be times when your game isn't up to scratch and you go up .1 a few times in a row, but there'll also be times when all of the puzzle pieces fit and your handicap tumbles.

What does your graph look like?

As the year comes to an end, it's important to take stock and examine where you can improve your game going into the new year. There might be several areas that you want/need to work on, or maybe just two or three finer details that will take your game to the next level.

Whatever those areas are, we're here to help. We can identify the key reasons you're not shooting the scores you want, as well as devise a personalised winter coaching plan to help iron out those faults and get you paying your best golf. So, if you want to see your handicap tumble in 2019, come down to the shop for a chat - you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain.

contact the team >

Here comes the sun

It's the time of year where some of you will start packing your clubs into your travel bag, ready for a few days abroad with your friends surrounded by nothing but beautiful sunshine and stunning courses. One accessory that is often overlooked is a pair of golf-specific sunglasses - essential for golf in the sun.

Luckily, Oakley has you covered. The Targetline model pictured above features a Dark Prizm lens, meaning that you'll be looking at those beautiful, scenic courses with maximum contrast and enhanced visibility - ideal for playing your best golf.

Alternatively, why not try the Flak 2.0? The Prizm lens gives you unparalleled detail when out on the course. It's also optimised with HighDefinitionOptics for the clearest possible vision over the field of view, with no magnification unlike regular lenses.

view Oakley's range >

Spotlight: Wilson Staff DUO Professional ball

If you're looking for a premium golf ball that prioritises softness, Wilson's DUO Professional should be the first ball you try.

Its improved dimple pattern enhances distance and trajectory, whilst its Urethane cover provides golfers with their desired feel around the green.

This is the world's softest Urethane ball - what do you have to lose?

find out more >

Video of the Week

From multiple time winner on the European Tour to Sky Sports Golf presenter, watch this video for a real insight into what's it's like being inside the ropes, both as a player and a broadcaster.

Hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter and have a good golfing week!

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