Mixed Knockout

Ellie Treadwell was making the most of the school half term this week, early on Monday morning we were working on downhill putting and in particular, how not to leave your partner a tricky short putt when playing foursomes or greenrooms!! Seems like it was just in time as she partnered her Dad, Steve, in the afternoon and won the final of the mixed knockout against Mary and David Robertson.

Greensomes

The gents were also playing Greensomes at the weekend in the Centenary Salver which was won by Keith Howe and Pete Lowndes with 41 points. They’ll enjoy rubbing that in as they usually sit underneath the winner’s gold letter board on Tuesday Social nights!

Hole in one club

On Monday, Oliver Lewy scored a hole in one using a pitching wedge on the 3rd hole with the ball taking one bounce and disappearing into the cup - stylish!

Winter Academy

At this time of year I get busier in the studio as golfers look to analyse and upgrade their clubs through the quieter months. The success of our Winter Academy is down to the same reason, less opportunity to play equals more time to spend on your game and I have some spaces left on my Winter Academy. A lot of my work this week has been with juniors, both coaching and fitting. Here’s a few pictures from the week.

Club adjustment

One of the great things about using Japanese equipment manufacturers is their attention to detail and that extends to the headweight. Mizuno make 2 weight heads with the ‘B’ weight being 7 grams lighter, this makes them ideal for juniors clubs as they can be made light enough to transition from junior clubs. All that we would need to do in the future is to reshaft them at some point with heavier, stiffer shafts but we can even re-use the same grips.

As there’s nothing on this weekend, we’ve put a Pro’s Fiddle on Sunday. Better Ball Stableford, 90% handicap open to anyone playing off the red or white tees, if you need fixing up please call the shop on 01785 661485.