David Fletcher

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter.

This week has us hugely excited as the U.S. Open takes place at Pebble Beach. With this in mind, we have a fantastic trip down memory lane for you all with our Video of the Week, we preview the year's third Major and we recap Rory's magnificent victory at last week's Canadian Open.

Enjoy the read.

Tour news

Rory's rapturous round

Rarely, do we see players threaten (or reach) the magical 59 score in Tour-level golf.

So, when McIlroy flirted with exactly this during Sunday's final round of the Canadian Open - whilst being in contention from the start - it was one impressive feat.

The Northern Irishman needed to birdie his final hole for a 59 and was in prime position when his drive split the fairway, only to miss the green with his approach and finish up with a bogey.

Still, McIlroy's magical 61 was more-than-enough to claim his second PGA Tour title of 2019 (as well as eight other top 10s) ahead of this week's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Talk about timing.

Courtesy of TaylorMade Golf

It’s Major week...Again

This week sees the world's best head to the West Coast of America to tackle the iconic Pebble Beach Links. It is the sixth time that this magnificent test of golf has hosted the U.S. Open, with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods having successfully prevailed in years gone by.

Aside from the stunning views, Pebble Beach will be a stern test of accuracy with the smallest greens (by average size) on the PGA Tour this season.

So, who do you think will win? Can Tiger make it a fourth U.S. Open title? Will Rory bring his Canadian Open form to California? Or can Phil Mickelson finally get his hands on the one Major that has eluded him for so long? We don't have to wait much longer to find out!

Shop news

Earn yourself some money

It's always nice to get something for our old bits and bobs. Take your car for example, with many people now taking the opportunity to get money off a new car by part-exchanging their old car as part of the deal.

Well, we're now running a brilliant offer with our friends at Motocaddy, which will see you get up to £60 back in cash (minimum return is £50) when you trade-in your old electric trolley whilst purchasing a new Motocaddy electric trolley in-store.

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Find the short stuff

If you’re an equipment junkie, there’s nothing quite like standing on the first tee clutching the latest driver – especially, with the marketing promise of faster ball speeds and greater distance firmly in your mind. The question is, should this be your number one priority with the big stick in hand?

With the US Open taking place at Pebble Beach this week, one thing the world’s best will need in abundance is accuracy off the tee. Penal rough, fairway bunkers aplenty and the Pacific Ocean combine to create one of the hardest tests in golf.

Introducing TaylorMade's M5/M6 drivers

Two drivers that will be in lots of golfers' bags this week are these beauties from TaylorMade. As well as the impressive ball speeds and distance gains from its Speed Injection, there are two features on the M5 that will help tighten up your dispersion.

First, Twist Face helps reduce any 'gear effect' that comes as a result of an off-centre strike. Combine this with the moveable weights in the M5's T-Track and we can set up your driver to fight any regular misses you might have.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and have a chat to us in the shop and we can start you on your journey to better golf this summer.

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All bases covered

More and more golfers are utilizing the help of a trolley to transport their clubs around the course nowadays than ever before, resulting in a more enjoyable (and less strenuous) round of golf. But, when it comes to choosing a trolley, how do you know which one to go for?

Motocaddy Z1
push trolley

• Weighs a meagre 6kgs, making it a piece of cake to transport around

• Simple two-step folding system for easy storage

• Friction-free oversized wheels make it easy to push around the course

Verdict – One of the best push trolleys on the market

Motocaddy S1
electric trolley

• Comes with 9-speed options and onboard battery charging for added convenience

• Packed with tech such as sunlight-friendly LCD screen with battery meter & speed indicator

• QUIKFOLD mechanism for easy transportation and storage

Verdict – The best and most advanced 'entry level' trolley

Motocaddy M5 CONNECT electric trolley

• Over 40,000 courses available with front, middle and back distances

• Smartphone notifications, clock, round timer and shot measurement capabilities

• Fully adjustable ergonomic handle and car boot friendly profile for ease of use/storage

Verdict - GPS functionality make this a premium winner

*GPS compatibility through Motocaddy app via Bluetooth connection

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Video of the Week

As the world's best golfers descend upon Pebble Beach for the 2019 US Open this week, we take a look back at every winning moment since 1960. How many of these triumphs do you recall?

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter have a great weekend.

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