Tom Atkinson

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter edition bringing you all the latest news from the club, competitions, shop and world of golf. So sit back and enjoy this week's read.

Tour news

Great to watch from a European perspective...

Matthew Fitzpatrick has played Crans Sur Sienne 18 times and he has recorded 15 rounds of 69 or better, so it was no surprise therefore to see him in the 2 man playoff in Switzerland on Sunday. His opponent was Dane, Lucas Bjerregard who played fabulous golf all week, but momentum was with Fitzpatrick though as he made a birdie 3 on the 72nd hole and did it again on the first playoff hole.

He is the first player to defend in the mountains since Seve in 1978.

There was no play at all on Sunday in Pennsylvania as rain stopped play, which was torrential. That meant a Monday finish at The BMW championship. Players were jostling for FedEx Cup positions; some trying to make the top 30 to get to the Tour Championship at East Lake and others to get into the top 5 for a chance to win the $10m bonus prize.

Monday’s play was great to watch, especially from a European perspective.

Tommy, Rory, Molinari and Rose were all battling for the win with 9 to play, but American Keegan Bradley wasn’t to be outdone though as he took the lead with 3 to go. All of these had played flawless golf all week and then ironically both Rose and Bradley carded a bogey 5 on the last to finish at -20. So to the playoff, Rose was now teeing off as the world’s number 1 golfer for the first time in his life. Unfortunately though it was another bogey 5 leaving Keegan a 2’ par putt for the win, his first since 2012.

There were impressive showings from both Finau and Schauffele leaving Furyk scratching his head before his final pick. In the end he went with Finau whose golf over the last 3 months has been up there with the best in the world.

Club competitions

Last week's winner were...

After a long series the Trotter has come to an end.

Ewan Mehra had the best aggregate total but being a junior member off higher than 5 he wasn’t eligible to win the title. Elliot Hawe had it all to do on Thursday to overtake Josh Parry and that he did, a ‘board’ competition is always a good one to win but a best of series one like this shows consistency throughout the season.
Thursday’s event was hampered by the rain in the morning but we still had a good turnout for the final one, as Tom Kitchen played the last 6 holes in just 19 shots to record a winning score of 40 points, while Elliot Hawe was runner up with 38 and with the same score in third was Zac Bromhead.

Blue tees or yellow tees and more rain was Saturday’s story.

In the Autumn meeting in division one Carl Adams was the only player to break par with his 71 net 69 winning the meeting outright, runner up was Olly Davies Wilson with a 72 ahead of Andy Kitchen in third on the same score. Luke Clauge topped division two with a 75, Mike Thomas was second with 78 beating Jamie Lloyd on countback.

In the yellow tee Stableford John Wakefield teed off in the worst of it but didn’t let that affect him as he nursed his ball around in 39 points, Mark Dunbar was second with 37, third with 34 was Jamie Powell. A special mention to Ethan Smith and Les Wollen who both recorded a ‘2’ on the testing par 4 10th Hole.

It was lady Captains Prize finals day on Tuesday, for the qualifiers it was a 27 hole medal, and early conditions weren’t great but the day turned out to be fantastic.
With scores of 77 & 37 the winner was Barbara Jamieson with a 114 today. Runner up and only 2 behind was Sue Banks with 75 & 41 for 116 and third place went to with 80 & 39 for 119.

There was a Stableford in between for those not in the Lady Captains medal. Sheila Kenwright took top spot with 37, second with 35 was Theresa O’Neill and third with 33 was Thea Cornford.

Congratulations to Jayesh and Alka Tank who pipped Peter and Alice Rogers at the death in a well contested mixed foursomes final on Sunday.

Club news

Did you miss Monday's email?

In case you missed the email on Monday, the golf committee have decided to implement a local rule as the grass starts to recover from the heat of the summer: Preferred lies are now in place on all closely mown areas through the green until further notice. Please note relief will be allowed within the usual 6 inches so as to keep the competitions handicap qualifying.

Scratch Team are victorious!

Congratulations to the men’s scratch team who, under the captaincy of Dave Cederholm won the Wirral Scratch league this season; it’s been well supported by the category one players all year who have enjoyed some good golf and good food both home and away.

Fitting news

Be one of the first!

At the end of the month, Titleist are launching their new TS woods range, which have speed at its core, increasing your distance off the tee. But we're fortunate to have these clubs now in the studio for you to try and be fitted for. To be one of the first to try this exciting range then click the image below to book a fitting.

Shop news

Winter is coming...

The Galvin Green, PING & JRB clothing has all arrived and we are very pleased with it.

We have long sleeve polos, sleeveless body warmers and outerwear now available as well as mid layers and winter polos.

Stay warm over the colder months ahead by visiting us in-store to browse the new clothing ranges.

Try a Garmin GPS for FREE

Golf's a game where you need to utilise all the help you're given. One specific way that has seen a huge boom in recent years is the use of GPS devices, which are particularly useful when it comes to knowing distances to the front, middle and back of greens, as well as hazards and doglegs. Throughout September, we're giving you the chance to 'Try Before you Buy' on selected Garmin devices, including the Approach S20 watch. What do you have to lose?

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Try out a Motocaddy trolley for FREE

If you haven't tried out one of Motocaddy's latest electric trolleys or are still carrying your clubs for over four miles each round, we'd recommend taking advantage of this promotion. Not only are they an energy saving way to get around the course, but today's trolleys are full of brilliant technology - like GPS - that makes playing with one so much more enjoyable than ever before.

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Titleist Speed Project arriving soon

As the name suggests, Titleist's new metalwoods are all about speed and distance. If you're an avid watcher of golf on TV, you may have seen some of the world's best golfers - Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott to name a few - using the new TS woods from Titleist over the past few months. Well, we're delighted to announce they'll be landing in-store this month so that you can add some distance to your game. If you want to be one of the first to try them, get in touch via the button below.

WIN: McIlroy or DJ signed driver

Whether you have a house full of collectables or not, we have two items up for grabs that are certainly worth putting your name into the hat for: a Rory McIlroy signed M3 driver and a Dustin Johnson signed M1 driver. All you need to do is click on the blue button below and fill out your details to be in with a chance of winning. Good luck!

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In your sight

Sightlines on putters might seem like a nice design, but they are there for a reason as they help you aim your putts more accurately, and help you centre the ball on your putter. But with so many different styles, it can be hard to know which one will aid you the most.

It’s up to you
If you’re a fan of a classic-looking putter, why not try the Select Newport model from Scotty Cameron?

The four-way balanced soles help the putter to sit square at address for easier alignment, whilst the refined contours and toplines give the blade an improved look at address, increasing your confidence on every putt.

Something different
Alternatively, if you prefer a more modern look, definitely consider the Futura 7M.

This high-MOI mallet from Scotty Cameron - meaning it twists less at impact, improving those off-centre putts - comes with a single sightline on the top of the putter, as well as ball-width alignment aids further back to help you line up square on every putt.

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Having a ball

When you’re watching the pros you’ll often see them hitting shots with amazing distance off the tee, along with plenty of spin from around the green. The way they strike the ball helps achieve this, but the ball itself is a crucial component of their game.

New: 2018 Srixon Soft Feel

Here are two great options worth trying for a round or two. The new Srixon Soft Feel has been designed for players wanting to hit the ball further with more control, but without paying a premium price tag.

New: 2018 Srixon UltiSoft

The updated UltiSoft ball combines soft feel and extreme distance at an affordable price. It's ideal for players with mid-to-low swing speeds, who are seeking great feel around the greens, a higher launch and maximum distance off the tee.

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I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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