Richard Gregory

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter. In this edition we have all the latest news, events and offers from here at Abbeydale Golf Club.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Top Dog

1st - Steve Barker & Matt Blundell - 46 points (£18 each)
2nd - Steve Barker & Barry Connor - 46 points (£12 each)
3rd - Mick Hopps & Dave Wilson - 42 points (£6 each)

The twos paid £8.60 each

Daily Mail Foursomes (Qualifier)

1st - Karen Jenkins & Julie Scott - 78

Foursomes Stableford

1st - Gill Macdonald & Sue Meggitt - 34 points
2nd - Helen Till & Debbie Haig - 32 points

Tour news

Moliwood go to Battle for Top Spot

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

Rules update

A Bone of Contention for Golfers

Double hitting is a bone of contention for golfers, as it can be difficult to tell when a playing partner has hit the ball twice. The current rule for double hitting (14-4) states that if a player strikes the ball more than once during a stroke, the player must count the stroke and add a penalty stroke for two strokes altogether.

However, with the new rules of golf coming into play on 1st January 2019, Rule 10.1a will state that if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once during a single stroke, there will be no penalty. This is down to the fact that as the double hit was not the intention of the player, it was deemed unfair for the player to be penalised.

Coaching news

Winter Lesson Packages

Lesson packages are now available for the winter. All of the team are offering ‘6 FOR 5’ on golf lessons!

Come and speak with us for more info or click here.

Shop news

New Products

If you plan on playing golf throughout the winter months then warm and waterproof clothing is a must.

We have a great choice of waterproofs, windproofs, insulas and base layers along with winter mitts, gloves and headwear.

Pop in-store to check them out.

Motocaddy Offer

For a short time we are offering a FREE accessory station and umbrella holder when you purchase the new M-Series Motocaddy trolley.

Social Media

Remember to follow the Pro shop on Twitter for up to date information on all of our new arrivals @GolfGregory.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Mizuno S18

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Mizuno's S18. What we love most about the S18 is its thicker topline on the higher lofts, which has been designed to help with a common problem for amateur golfers - mishitting the sweet spot high on the face with shorter shots. This topline will provide more consistent spin rates for better control when attacking the flag.

watch our video >

Spotlight: Skechers Focus 2

Picture the scene: you've walked off the golf course after being drenched for the majority of your round and head for the changing rooms. You take off your golf shoes and what do you encounter?

With a waterproof shoe like Skechers' GO GOLF Focus 2, wet socks and damp insoles will be a thing of the past. What's more, it is sleek and low-to-the-ground to provide incredible stability in all conditions.

watch our video >

I hope you enjoyed our newsletter. If you need any further help or advice please pop into the shop and one of our team will be happy to assist you. Richard and the golf team.

Abbeydale Golf Club
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