David Mather

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we review a thrilling week at Augusta National, we ease your concerns over your data protection, and we explore which golf ball would be the ideal choice for you.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Seniors' 4BBB Stableford - Saturday, 7 April

First place - Neil Foster and Don Anderson (40 points), second place - Terrence Long and Dave Karle (38 points) and in third place - Colin Reed and Steve Richmond (38 points).

Roger Ellison-Fenwick Cup - Saturday, 7 April

First place - John Miller and Sean Miller (Nett 62), second place - Mark Nicholson and Michael Hindhaugh (Nett 62) and in third place - J. David Bell and Kevin Henderson (Nett 64).

RVI Foursomes - Friday, 6 April

First place - Amanda Ford and Alison Longstaff (26 points), second place - Caroline Broome and Lianne Johnston (22 points) and in third place - Joan Wheeler and Ann Cole (21 points).

Pro V1 Draw

The winner of the Pro V1 draw this week was Richard Blackshaw.

Data protection

You have nothing to fear

Recently, you may have seen a few requests in our weekly emails asking you to create your golfing profile or confirm your email address for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) purposes.

As you might be aware, GDPR is new legislation coming into effect at the end of May, so we are taking the opportunity now to update your details. Not only does this give us the chance to confirm that we have your correct information, but it also provides us with the ability to personalise your weekly emails to suit your golfing preferences. If you have not yet updated your details, please do so now. It will take you less than a minute.

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Masters review

Reed more about it

There's nothing quite like turning on the TV at the beginning of April to watch the very best golfers tackle one of the hardest courses in the world. With pristine fairways, treacherous greens and flowers in full bloom, Augusta National looked nothing short of a golfing paradise once again over the weekend.

The 2018 Masters tournament had it all. From Tom Watson's highlight reel Par-3 Contest triumph and Finau's ankle popping hole-in-one celebration on Wednesday, to Garcia's four shots into the water on the 15th the first day proper, to Jordan Spieth's near course record and Patrick Reed's maiden Major victory on Sunday.

Each day had its own story but the week belonged to the young American who collected his first Green Jacket thanks to belittling Augusta's par-5s over the first three days (-13 for 12 holes) and a series of clutch putts on Sunday afternoon, none more so than on his final two holes to win by one from Rickie Fowler.

Shop news

Attention golfers, I can compete with golf retail stores!

I have spent a great deal of time letting you all know that I can compete with the likes of American Golf and Affordable Golf. My business really does depend on your support and it is not about me charging more because I really don’t! I am part of the biggest golf buying group in the UK and even have an online store for you all to buy from (View my online store).

If you are buying golf clubs, then I can assure you that you will not pay anymore when you buy from me and you will get clubs that suit you, not just what they want to sell you. I really can’t stress this enough.
So, for your next purchase please just ask me if I can get what you need.

Get with the times

If you're not using a Lithium battery with your electric trolley then why not? They charge quicker, last longer and work out far cheaper in the long run than standard Lead Acid alternatives. Right now we're offering you £25 when you trade-in your old battery against a new Lithium one - a fantastic opportunity to save yourself some money.

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No penalty

Golf can be a frustrating game at the best of times, but incurring a penalty stroke when you’ve accidentally done something wrong seems very unfair, especially when that one stroke could be the difference between getting a handicap cut or not.

Current Rules
Under the current Rules of Golf, if you accidentally nudge your ball while addressing it you incur a one-stroke penalty and must replace it (18-2). The only exception relates to if it is accidentally moved in the process of marking it. In this case, it must be replaced and there is no penalty (20-1).

New Rules from 2019
The new proposed rule (13.1c) states there will no longer be a penalty for accidentally causing your ball to move on the green and you must replace it on its original spot.

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Let us make it simple for you

We pride ourselves on being the only place you need to go for your golfing needs, which is especially true for golf balls. But we also realise that because we offer a wide range, it can be hard to know which model is right for your game.

Unparalleled feel

The Callaway Chrome Soft is now even longer thanks to its new, larger Graphene Dual Soft Fast Core that boosts ball speeds and reduces unwanted long game spin. To generate short game control, you also get a softer urethane cover that boosts spin on chip shots and offers unparalleled feel.

Powerful performance

Do you prefer a firmer feel or have a faster swing speed? You’re probably an ideal candidate for the Callaway Chrome Soft X, as its increased firmness helps convert more driver head speed to ball speed compared to the standard Chrome Soft, which gives you more distance and a stronger ball flight.

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Head to Augusta in 2019

There are some things that you have to do at least once in your lifetime, and visiting Augusta National for the Masters is certainly on this list. Luckily for you, our partnership with Your Golf Travel means that we can offer you the following packages for 2019:

Practice Round Experience

Flights
3 Nights Accommodation
Monday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £1675pp

Tournament Experience

Flights
4 Nights Accommodation
Saturday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £2595pp

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Video of the Week

Callaway brought out the brand new Rogue driver this year to sit alongside the hugely successful Epic in their line-up for 2018, but what's the difference between the two? Watch this video as Foremost TV sheds light on exactly that…

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend and a great 2018. David and Mark.

Alnmouth Golf Club
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