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

Upcoming events

Saturday, 27 July - Arnold Myers Round One.
Sunday, 28 July - Arnold Myers Round Two and Junior Yellow Tee Stableford.
Wednesday, 31 July - Ladies Invitation Day.

Competition results

Ladies Duggan Bogey - Wednesday, 17 July

First place - Sue Sargent (+3).
Second place - Jackie Kent (+3).
Third place - Jill Harrison (+2).

Husband Bowl - Thursday, 18 July

First place - Dave Willis (77 – 13 = 64).
Second place - John Woodcock (77 – 12 = 65).
Third place - John Richardson (78 – 13 = 65).

Centenary Trophy - Saturday, 20 July

First place - Peter Stafford (72 – 8 = 64).
Second place - Trevor Kitchen (77 – 12 = 65).
Third place - Paul Gregory (77 – 11 = 66).

Tour news

Lowry Sends U.S. Open Heartache To The Bin

It would've been a good week to have had shares in Guinness after Irishman Shane Lowry kept a cool head at the 148th Open Championship whilst those deemed ‘the favourites’ lost theirs (sorry, Rory).

The title was also something in the way of redemption for the man who just a few hours before teeing off on Sunday revealed he was “so scared about messing the lead up” - just like he did three years ago at the U.S. Open when he held a four-shot lead heading into the final day's play.

However, on home soil (technically) there was no repeat as Lowry showed the composure and immense talent that secured the WGC Bridgestone Invitational in 2015, giving the popular Irishman the Major title he so deserves.

Shop news

New Titleist TS1 now available

We have just taken delivery of the new Titleist TS1 driver.

Designed for players with moderate swing speeds this new offering from Titleist is ultra-light and incredibly forgiving.

Please contact us here to arrange a fitting.

Open Championship Prize Draw

Congratulations to our prize winners:

Winner - Barney Ward.
Runner-up – Ian Young.
Best Brit – Martin Dykes.
Worst 72 Holes – Andy Justice.

Fitting news

Callaway Fitting Day

Please note that the Callaway Fitting Day has now been moved to Friday, 4 October.

Appointments will be available to book from August, click here to get in touch for more details.

Golf trip

Abbeydale Portugal Pro-Am

Our annual trip to Portugal takes place from Sunday, 6 October - Thursday, 10 October.

We have a few places available. If you are interested and would like further information please speak to us in the golf shop.

Rated: Garmin GPS watches

How many times have you stood on a tee-box and wondered what yardage it is to a specific point down the fairway, such as a tree or bunker? Likewise, how helpful would it be to know how far you have between the back of the green and the pin? This is where a GPS device comes in, and here are our top three picks in 2019.

Garmin Approach S10

All the key distance information you need without the frills in this simple and easy-to-use watch.

Our verdict – Superb budget option boasting incredible practicality and style

Garmin Approach S40

1.2 inch colour touchscreen that allows you to easily move the pin for more accurate yardages.

Our verdict – Our top pick for a combination of on-course info and smartwatch functionality

Garmin Approach S60

The very best GPS golf watch with a bird's-eye view of the entire hole and a large numbers setting.

Our verdict – A premium option that offers so much tech it is actually something of a bargain

watch our review >

Cut yourself some slack

It makes sense that the closer the ball is to the hole the more chance we have of holing it, but how much easier is a 5-foot putt than a 10-foot putt? Well, here are some stats taken from the PGA Tour's website the week after this year's PGA Championship, which we think makes for interesting reading…

Percentage of putts made from various distances

Bear in mind these stats are from the top 20 putters on the PGA Tour, you can bet your bottom dollar that the percentages would be a little lower for us mere mortals. Either way, they really do highlight the importance of accuracy with our approach shots, not to mention distance control with our lag putts.

Improve on the greens

Hopefully, you're feeling a little better about your putting and beginning to reassess your expectations when on the greens.

Although you have no divine right to hole any putt, improving your stroke and having a putter that is suited to your technique will help to improve your percentages.

Odyssey's range of stunning putters for 2019 has been designed to produce a better roll on every putt. They've combined two of our favourite technologies - Microhinge and White Hot - to produce their best putter face to date, not to mention its innovative Stroke Lab shaft to improve consistency on every putt.

Be sure to utilise our expertise and professional advice if you're in the market for a new putter.

explore Odyssey putters >

Video of the Week

Shane Lowry may have won the Open Championship at Royal Portrush last weekend, but who came out on top in the European Tour's Nearest the Pin Challenge with a twist? Don't try this at home.

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.

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