John Sharkey

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition of the weekly newsletter bringing you all of the latest goings-on from around the club.

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Pro's news

PGA East Region Capt/Pro competition

Thursday this week, Captain Chas and myself had a practise round in preparation for the regional PGA East Region competition held at Old Fold Manor Barnet next week. This is always a nice competition to play in as we get to play with and against golf club Captain’s and Pro’s from clubs all over the East region.

The winners next week will go forward to play in the Grand Finals that are held in Italy in October. The Links have some history with this competition when then Captain Ray Bolton and Richard Childerley qualified for the finals played in Turkey in 2015.

Coaching news

Pathway to become a better putter

Jonny is now launching a new coaching package on how to become to a better putter. Over the past couple of years he has found that most golfers who have come for lessons are just looking at technique changes to improve their putting, however putting is more than just technique.

So, in Jonny’s improvement plan he will get you to focus on the three main areas of putting - hitting a start line, green reading and speed control.

The 4 lessons you will cover on your Pathway will cover:

• Overview of your technique and how to improve on your ability to start a ball on line and control the speed. (Using Quintic and blast motion in the Golf Lab) - 1 hour 30 minutes
• Outside on the green looking at speed control using blast motion, technology that times the all-important tempo and length of your stroke. - 1 hour
• Reading greens and understanding how slope affects the ball - 1 hour
• Follow-up on technique to make sure we are on track - 30 minutes

After each lesson, you will be given practise drills and practise plans to help embed the changes and what you have learnt.

Total cost - £170

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Competition news

Midweek Stableford - Wednesday 25th September
Sponsored competition by A & J Wealth Management

Members who enter the midweek Stableford will have the option to enter the sponsored competition with a £5 donation to the Captains’ Charity.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st - £250 golf vouchers
2nd - £150 golf vouchers
3rd - £100 golf vouchers

We're also doing nearest the pin and long drive prizes (ladies and men)

Seminars

A&J will be running three free 45 minute seminars on this day to discuss the importance of advice in pensions & investments and discuss the options open to you. A&J have been providing expert financial advice for over 30 years.

Session times: 08:15, 10:00 & 12:30.

Speakers: John Hogg (Head of Pensions) Old Mutual Wealth Ltd & Derek Kean (Senior Financial Adviser) A&J Wealth Management.

Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided on the day for seminar attendees. There will be no entry fee for the sponsored competition for those who attend the seminar.

Shop news

Can you spare 5 minutes?

Over the weekend we sent you an email regarding our 2019 Customer Survey and if you took the time to complete it we'd just like to say a big thank you!

If you haven't had the chance to do our survey yet, you can have your say by clicking the button below.

Your answers will really help us to improve the services we offer you in the pro shop, plus you get a £20 Click & Collect voucher for simply taking part (terms and conditions apply)!

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They've done it again...

When a product has been the centre of a range for over a decade you know it must be pretty special, right? We certainly think so and it can be said of the Srixon AD333 golf ball, which is now into its ninth generation.

How does it differ? Well, it feels amazingly soft, provides even more distance and imparts a lot of spin when around the green. It's definitely worth a go, even if we do say so ourselves.

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Mizuno’s new irons have landed

Sit back and hold on tight as we guide you through the latest family of irons that are sure to set the standard for the remainder of 2019. Introducing Mizuno's MP-20 range...

MP-20 HMB

It stands for Hot Metal Blade and is a club that has traditionally been used as a long-iron replacement. However, you can now get a full set of performance hybrid irons that look fantastic at address and are incredibly easy to hit.

MP-20 MMC

This second generation multi-material concept (MMC) iron boasts a 12g tungsten weight in the 7 to 4 irons, as well as a thinner topline and improved feel, for better forgiveness where you need it the most.

MP-20 MB

One look at this muscle back and it's easy to see why people fall in love with Mizuno irons, but it's the copper plating behind the face that makes the MP-20 MB a real winner in the feel and workability departments.

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Just landed: autumn/winter clothing

Golf at this time of year can be hard work if you're not prepared for the elements, so cast an eye over these great new options from Under Armour that are now available in-store. If any tickle your fancy, click on the image to learn more or come in-store to try one on for size.

Rush Mock Base-Layer

Mock necks are set to be the big thing this season and Under Armour’s CG Rush is without doubt one of the most stylish out there.

Storm SweaterFleece

This winter pullover is stylish and versatile enough to be worn on and off the course, whilst also being water repellent so you never get caught out in a shower!

Matchplay Taper Trousers

It's time to pack away the shorts for the next six months and replace them with these tapered trousers, which feature Storm repellent technology.

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Video of the Week

We are often left amazed at some of the shots that the world's best golfers manage to pull off, but sometimes the stars aren't aligned and things can go wrong. Enjoy this week's video as we take a look back at some of the unluckiest shots ever seen on the European Tour.

Have a good week on the Links

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