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Greetings
from Dean,
Congratulations go to Brian Cameron this week
who with a score of 44 points won the Gents Spring Meeting on the Saturday
last weekend and then on the Sunday we saw the Anniversary Texas Scramble
being played, Graeme Baxter, Eliot Milroy & Ian Baxter winning that one
with a score of 61 - congrats all round.
Tired of playing poorly in competitions? Just give me a shout;
you’ll be amazed at how we can improve your performances.
This week Craig attended a 2 day PGA Trainee
induction course down at PGA National HQ at the Belfry home of the Ryder
Cup in recent years. Craig’s next step now towards his 3 year apprentiship
in the profession is to attend a PAT (Playing Ability Test) at Crieff GC on
Thursday 24th May, lets all wish Craig the best at Crieff.
The
course is now looking much better and the definition between fairway,
semi-rough and rough becoming much more evident.
For
your information, the quietest day on the course is always a Monday
afternoon. If you avoid the society time, it is millionaire’s golf. Last
Monday apart from the PEGGS cars I think we had about 20 cars in the car
park during the day. So if you are looking for a quiet time to play, Monday
afternoons are definitely the days to go for.
This week I look at the
grooves on wedges and their legality in the near future. Come see me for
more information or if you want to check the grooves on your wedges. I also
feature ping wedges, which are available to you in your pro shop, so pop in
and have a look.
Enjoy the read
Regards,
Dean
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WEDGE DESIGNS: IS YOUR
GROOVE RIGHT?
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You will probably be aware that you need to
check that your Driver is going to be legal as the COR restrictions
come into the amateur game this year. There have been several years of
notice on this, so we’ve been kept well informed by the authorities.
Their next notice from the USGA has been about the ‘grooves on your
wedge”. Square or ‘U’ grooves are going to be phased out. These are the
grooves that have enabled the top Pros to land and stop a golf ball on
the green from the thickest of rough. It’s this feature that has bred a
number of ‘bombers and gougers’ on the tour.
Actually
the square groove will be banned on the PGA Tour by Jan 1st,
2009 with the amateur golfer affected after January 2010. So lots of
notice again.
But this is a rule change that isn’t going to really hurt the average
golfer. The square grooves have no additional effect (over the
traditional ‘V’ shaped grooves) on the Surlyn golf balls that the
average golfer uses.
Then, statistically the average golfer only
hits the green 13% of the time from 100 – 140 yards out. That means
that any additional spin that they can generate from the advanced
square grooves is wasted on sand in the bunker, greenside turf or worse
still the long grass in the rough.
No, this is a rule change that is going to have far more impact on the
Touring Pros and their approach to the game right back at the Tee Box.
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GOOD WEDGE DESIGN OPENS UP
VERSATILITY
The range of Wedges that are available on the market
has increased dramatically. Even within one supplier there are now 5 and
more different models with numerous loft and bounce configurations.
Ping have been innovators in this market, seeking to provide solutions that
will deliver benefit to both the regular club golfer and the better player.
The
iWedge takes the innovations introduced in the Ping Eye2 Sand Wedge and
extends them to provide versatility and performance.
The ‘concave sole’ positions the pivot point from
the leading edge to help get under the ball quickly (and prevent digging)
for higher, softer landing shots from the sand and turf.
The aggressively tapered heel and toe allows you to
lay the Wedge open at any angle or in fact to slightly close or hood the
face, increasing the versatility that you have with these Wedges.
This positions the centre of gravity (CoG) near the centre of
the face and low.
This will offer you a really solid feel as well as increased forgiveness
from the expanded perimeter weighting.
When you pick up a Ping Wedge in the shop, lay it open and look at how
comfortable it appears at address.
If you haven’t tried a Ping Wedge, then experience the
feel, consistency and probably most importantly, with a Wedge, the
confidence inspiring look at address whichever way you lay the club. It is
this versatility that we all want in our short game clubs.
But, before making any decision let’s make sure we get the right fit, the
right bounce and the right solution for your game. Give me a call.
Have a great week and good luck to all of you playing this
weekend.
Regards
Dean
Shop Tel: 01224 734994
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Custom Fit Procedure:
1. Interview
Process Give us a call and arrange an appointment with Dean or Craig, Shop
Tel: 734994 or email: mailto:pro@petercultergolfclub.co.uk
2. Static
Measurements
Your height and other measurements are used to calculate a starting point.
3. Dynamic
Swing Test
A fitter evaluates how your stance and swing affect the position of the
clubhead at impact.
4. Ball
Flight Observation
Your ball flight tendencies and preferences are important factors in
determining the final specifications.
5. Monitor
Performance
Since your swing may change over time, periodic evaluations can help keep
you playing to your full potential.
A
Sales Assistant doesn’t know if he will ever see you again. If I, your
qualified PGA Professional, sell you a set of clubs I’ll have to
face you every time that you come down to the club to play golf or have a
drink to remind me about the set you bought.
PGA
Impractical though it is to have DEMOs for all types of
clubs we can tape up Brand new woods with our special GHOST TAPE which
allows you to try out any Driver/F,way wood in the shop without marking the
face – wow!! Just ask in the shop for more info and try out the new
Cleveland XL-Hi Bore or maybe a Ping G5 or perhaps the new line of Wilson
Ti drivers, fairways & rescues – have fun – enjoy your golf!!
Adidas Junior Golf Shoes From
£39.99
Ladies Adidas Shoes from
£39.99
SAY IT LIKE A PRO…
“I'll always
remember the day I broke ninety.
I had a few beers in
the clubhouse and was
so excited I forgot
to play the back nine." - Bruce Lansky
In need of new golf
attire? Then check out the great range of Golf wear available in your Pro
Shop.
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SAY IT LIKE A PRO…
"I'm not saying
my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they'd come up sliced."
- Lee Trevino
CUSTOM FIT
Call in store and find out how
a custom fitted set of irons can help improve your golf and your scoring.
WHATS IN YOUR SHOP?
New In Stock
WILSON Di 7 IRONS
Come in and try them
out
Steel: £299
Graphite: £399
Lady Graphite:
£349
ALL 2007
PING RAPTURE WOODS
AND G5 IRONS
We have demo clubs
Available for you to
try
Ask in the
shop
Summer Collection
ASHWORTH CLOTHING
FIVE LADIES
COLLECTION
Re-gripping
service.
Ditch
those sliders!
Get
A Grip!!
The start of the new golfing season is the time to
have a look at the grips on your clubs. Have the grips become slippery and
hard over the winter months? And more importantly are they the correct
thickness to allow you to grip the club properly. Your hands are your only
contact with the club so the grip must match the size of your hand to allow
you to keep the ball on target.
Before re-gripping we will check that your grips
match your hand size.
CHOOSE
FROM OUR RANGE OF GRIPS
SUMMER IS COMING
Now is
a really good time to check out the basics with your equipment.
And my
first question to you is:
“Are
you playing in bare feet?”
Check
out the spikes on your golf shoes. I’ve checked a few around the club and
some of you might as well be playing in bare feet
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