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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of the Brocton Hall Golf Club weekly newsletter. We hope you've made the most of the golf this week!

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

The Captains lead the way...

Congratulations to the Captain, Mark Newman, who hosted a great competitive day on Saturday, won with a stunning 73, nett 61 from Dave Weals.

For a long time it looked as though these major events would have to be missed off the calendar and I know this was a big part of Mark's year so thanks to the whole team who made this happen, safely and following all the protocols.

There was another hole-in-one as well with immediate Past Captain, Steve Metcalfe, managing the feat on the 3rd hole and scooping the latest £500 pot.

Junior success

The Juniors Club Championship was won by Hannah Golding on a very blustery Friday last week and they did so well to manage two rounds in those conditions, many doing so for the first time.

It was also the first time that 18 holes had been played by some of the juniors which goes to show how keen everyone is and how well the events are managed by Christine and the team.

Don't forget juniors, you can come and use the facilities on other days than competition days as well. Just come and see us in the shop if you're not sure what to do.

Popov & DJ in a league of their own

There are sporting shocks, and then there’s the World No. 304 winning a Major!

Germany’s Sophia Popov finished on -7 at Royal Troon to claim victory at the AIG Women’s Open. Despite having never won on the LPGA or Ladies European Tour before, the 27-year-old fought off challenges from stars like World No. 8 Minjee Lee and seven-time Major Champion Inbee Park.

The ladies' professional game has undergone a crisis of confidence over recent years and it struck me last week that the marketing divisions of ladies Pro golf worldwide could do with getting together.

For example, in the men's game, we have always had the 'Open Championship' and 'Seniors Open Championship' and for years, much annoyance has been caused by commentators referring to them as the 'British Open', which doesn't even exist.

Yet the Ladies equivalent has been played with the title of 'Ladies British Open'!! All of a sudden, this year it's now become the 'Women's Open Championship' which is part of the 'Ladies' European and PGA Tours.'

Often in marketing, it's not enough to simply have a good idea - it takes a well thought out plan to make it congruent and a lot of care and effort to make it a reality. That's what our ladies committee has done at Brocton Hall in recent times with the result that we now have a fantastic 97 female members playing.

There's a lot of keen golfers as well and 68 entrants were due to play in Mary Harris's Lady Presidents Day on Wednesday. Thankfully the storms look to have cleared to leave a great day for everyone. Surely it can't be long until the magic 100 number is reached?

Well done to everyone involved in generating the membership atmosphere and facilites that are the envy of many clubs.

It's also great this year to see men and ladies competing in the same events, from the Captain's Away Day, to the midweek competitions and my Pro's Day this coming Saturday.

One of the benefits of having tee times every day, which I never thought would have been as well received as it has.

POINT OF NOTE - Isobel will be joining us in the halfway house from 1:30 on Saturday - this will be the first time she's been at the club since retiring during lockdown and I know she was very disappointed to not be able to see everyone before she finished so it will be nice to see her back at the club.

Meanwhile, on the PGA Tour, Dustin Johnson won The Northern Trust, the first FedEx Cup playoff event, by shooting a staggering -30. That ended up being an 11-stroke victory, which raises the age-old question of what’s more entertaining:

An all-out birdie fest or tough, battling golf?

Shooting these sort of scores requires immense confidence in your game. So, if there's a part of yours that you're particularly struggling with, send us a message below and we'll be happy to help.

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Pro's news

The best time for a fitting!

Now is a great time to get a custom fitting to help you improve your confidence and consistency while playing.

Fittings have been hugely popular since we returned from lockdown, and here at Brocton Hall we make use of our state of the art fitting studio to help you start performing at the top of your game.

So why not give it a try? You can get in touch about a fitting by clicking here to book a slot.

The benefits of long-iron replacements

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be looking at how your clubs link together, from hybrids to irons and then into wedges. This week, we’ll be looking at how having long-iron replacements can hugely benefit your game.

TaylorMade SIM UDI and DHY clubs

Long irons are hard to hit, especially in comparison to hybrids. Lots of golfers struggle for consistency, as well as finding that their longer irons actually go similar distances.

If this is the case, why would you carry them in your bag? It makes more sense to replace them with a more forgiving, easy-to-hit option. Enter TaylorMade's brand new SIM UDI and DHY clubs.

These will be available very soon at Brocton Hall Golf Club, and with such a wide offering our custom-fitting service will be invaluable in finding you the perfect set-up for your set.

#468FCD ;text-align:left">Time to update your spiked shoes?

Nearly 85% of golfers own multiple pairs of golf shoes, with most players changing between spikeless summer shoes and cleats for the winter months. With the changing weather fast-approaching, it may be time to put the spikes to good use.

FootJoy UltraFIT Boa

When it’s wet and muddy underfoot or raining down on us, we need golf shoes with outsoles that are up to the task. From our FJ UltraFIT Boa shoes to the incredible Tour X, FootJoy’s excellent range has something for you.

FootJoy Tour X

Knowing the local weather as we do, the waterproof leather uppers will come in handy. The UltraFIT Boa gives you fantastic grip with Pulsar Lock SoftSpikes cleats, whilst the Tour X provides added stability whatever the weather thanks to PowerPlate outsoles.

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Time to update your spiked shoes?

It’s around this time of year, as the weather changes, that so many golfers start switching out their spikeless summer shoes for winter spikes. Many golfers thrive in the winter weather, but are your spiked winter golf shoes up to the task?

FootJoy emBODY ladies golf shoes

Our winters have a nasty habit of beating up our golf shoes, whether it’s caking them in mud or soaking them through. As winter draws near, it’s worth checking that your golf shoes offer the protection, grip and comfort you need on the course

In the emBODY ladies shoes, FootJoy has managed to combine waterproof NappaLuxe leather uppers with Pulsar LP SoftSpikes in a stylish package that really can suit any golfer.

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Time to update your spiked shoes?

We’re coming to that time of year again when we start swapping out the spikeless summer shoes for our winter spikes. Winter can be a chance to thrive on the golf course, but are your spiked golf shoes up to the task?

FootJoy UltraFIT Boa

Over time, our local winters tend to beat-up our golf shoes. Whether they’re being rained down on or caked in mud, spiked golf shoes need to be built for durability and performance in winter weather. This is particularly important when it comes to gripping slippery ground.

FootJoy emBODY

For men, our FootJoy UltraFIT Boa shoes have everything from waterproof leather uppers to Pulsar Lock SoftSpikes for grip in all conditions. For ladies, the FootJoy range includes the emBODY that combines waterproof uppers with the latest spikes for optimal grip.

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Be the first to give these a try

Introducing Cleveland's RTX ZipCore wedges

The sceptics among you will say this is just another wedge that has been dressed up differently. We're here to tell you why you're wrong.

Extra grooves for insane amounts of spin
Flawless shape to inspire confidence
Loads of MOI to add tonnes of forgiveness
Repositioned centre of gravity to help you find the sweet spot more often

Believe us yet? Book in to give these wedges a try at Brocton Hall Golf Club when they land in a couple of weeks.

Cleveland RTX ZipCore wedge - coming soon

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Video of the Week

We're proud to have Glenmuir as our club crested partner. As showcased in this week's video, each garment is embroidered with skill, love and care. So, if you're interested in a piece of club crested clothing after watching this video, pop by the pro shop to browse our full Glenmuir collection.

Behind the scenes | Glenmuir's embroidery

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