Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we look at why there's been a sudden surge of adjustable drivers in recent years, we take a look at how some Ryder Cup hopefuls fared either side of the pond, and we ask you to consider something about your own game. Enjoy the read. |
Northumberland 72 Hole Stroke Play Championships We had a fantastic weekend hosting the Northumberland 72 Hole Stroke Play Championships this week and congratulations to Jake Storey - Northumberland County Strokeplay Champion 2018! He shot four great rounds of 69, 63, 69 and 71 for a 12-under-par total and won by five shots. It was also a great weekend for Alnmouth Golf Club, Foxton Hall, with four members in the top six... - Andy Minnikin - 72, 70, 73 and 69 - 4th.
- Joe Henderson - 73, 68, 71 and 73 - 5th.
- Luke Denny - 70, 73, 73 and 72 - 6th.
- Martin Carss - 69, 77, 72 and 74 - 12th.
Well done everyone and thanks to everyone who organised the event and took part, the course was in magnificent condition. |
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Result First place - Janet Brannon (38 points), second place - Lesley Grey (38 points) and in third place - Caroline Broome (37 points). |
Seniors' Stableford Result First place - Ken Fraser (41 points), second place - Georger Tuer (38 points) and in third place - Colin Burrows (37 points). |
Seniors' Medal Result First place - Barry Golding (80 - 14 = 66), second place - Dave Karle (87 - 20 = 67) and in third place - David Norman (84 - 16 = 68). |
How’s your game holding up?
If your golf game hasn’t got off to a great start this year, it’s time to do something about it. Going out on the golf course week after week and doing the same things will rarely lead to success and, if anything, will result in you getting frustrated. We have years of experience and the expert knowledge to help you with every part of your game, and with more great weather and golf on the horizon; now is a great time to consider some lessons or upgrading your equipment. Contact the team here.
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Ryder Cup hopefuls staking their claim The final leaderboard at last week’s Italian Open made for interesting reading. Home favourite Francesco Molinari was attempting back-to-back victories after his previous week’s triumph at Wentworth but had to settle for second place, one behind Thorbjørn Olesen who captured his fifth European Tour title in the process. Both golfers will have their eyes firmly set on a place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team come September as well as several top-10 finishers from the Italian Open such as Cabrera-Bello, Sullivan, Poulter and Willett. Someone else looking to compete in Paris is young American Bryson DeChambeau who conjured up a timely victory at the Memorial Tournament. There were several stories at the beginning of the week including Justin Rose’s opportunity to rise to the top of the world rankings with a win (he finished T6) and Tiger Woods’ latest event of his eye-catching comeback (he led the field in several tee-to-green categories but faced putting woes throughout the week to end up six shots back), but DeChambeau stole the headlines with his playoff win to secure PGA title number two. |
Custom Fitting at Alnmouth Don’t forget we have a full selection of demo equipment from the likes of Callaway Titleist, PING, TaylorMade and Scotty Cameron. We can also custom fit using our GCQuad or TrackMan launch monitor and price match online retailers. So if you are in the marker for a new club, please click here and book a custom fitting appointment today. |
We’re sure the majority of you will agree that having a distance device on the course is a huge benefit, going hand-in-hand with knowing how far you hit each club. For those of you in the market for a laser rangefinder or GPS device, here are a few options within Garmin’s range to suit different preferences. |
Pinpoint laser accuracy There's one standout feature to Garmin's Z80 laser rangefinder that sets it apart from all others on the market. As well as giving precise distances up to 350 yards away, the Z80 also includes hole maps that are integrated into the viewfinder, which display the shape of the hole and provide front and back distances when you lock on to the flag. |
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Information at a glance If you prefer wearable technology, Garmin has both GPS watches and bands to suit all styles. The Approach S60 watch, seen here on the left, boasts colour hole maps, hazard information and offers front, middle and back yardages. The other, the Approach X40 band, is a slim, lightweight and waterproof wristband that gives you distances to the green and to hazards, as well as heart rate and activity tracking. |
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