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Happy New Year everyone! My new year's resolution was to not get as wet, which means I need to it to stop raining! Fat chance? What a nightmare two months it really has been with our British weather, from floods, blackouts, storms, hurricanes... all we need now is a plague of locusts I'm sure of it. I like to think we can see some light at the end of the tunnel, our room is approaching completion (more on that later), we have updates on our short game projects and above all we are step closer to spring; one muddy wet step! Our biggest seller this winter....Winter boots, says it all really. However this newsletter isn't all doom and gloom we have information on Jack Senior, Project Clubfit, a special launch day, January Sale offers and Mrs D's first 2016 deal. Keep on reading!
Members News
We don't usually open New Year's Day but the golf course does, that's why we had a few brave souls who turned up to take part in the annual Bill and Vera Bland Memorial Trophy competition. In this mixed Texas Scramble event the aim of the game is simple, have fun and enjoy each other's company, what golf's all about. On the day however we did have a winning team of Scott Lee, Roy Hogg, Gill Gardner and Vicky Brown being the eventual winners on the drizzly cold 2016 opener. They did the right thing and got warm with a few drinks and a curry down the road, good on them! Unfortunately 2015 ended with us losing a past Captain and a lovely, funny guy in Jim Fox. I think all members that read this will think kindly to a time they have played with Jim or shared a laugh with him and have a smile on their face. We have lost some good people in 2015, a reminder to us lucky ones that life is short and golf is a great way to enjoy it!
Project Clubfit
Where do I start with this as in the past two weeks a lot has happened, both good and bad. Let's start with the bad. As we have detailed we had to lower the area where the mat is going to be in the room, something we knew we may had to do but in the end became the best decision to give us more room to the ceiling. We did this because we are using a hydraulic swing plate that moves to suit the lies you would find on a real golf course. It's awesome! This led to us losing the watertight seal we had on the room, mixed with torrential rain and we now had a mini swimming pool. Despite costing our business a bit more money it was sorted with Dave Hough and his team tanking the area allowing us to sleep at night knowing it is dry! In the meantime we had the inside painted from trusted Paul 'Podge' Rogerson and Mick carried on with the rendering on the outside of the build. In the past few days we have had the mat (heaviest mat ever) installed in the room as well as the simulator software and screen. However, the screen will be replaced as the company used one which is too short. In the meantime we can test out the software with the current screen. In the next seven days we will have the flooring installed and we will begin work on the protective padding which goes down the sides from mat to screen, for all you shankers! Overall, we are near launch night and below is everything you need to know about what is happening and how you can be a part of it!
In other news on the short game side, Dave and his team have installed a pathway linking the car park to the new chipping green, pitching area and to the Greenkeepers' sheds. This allows users in wet weather to continue using the facilities and for Dave's machinery to access the course without causing damage. He is also doing some drainage work around the area where the new astroturf green will be installed. Look out over the weekend for the new turf to be laid on the new chipping green situated close to the clubhouse. For any more information/questions feel free to give me ring for a chat!
'The Swing Lounge' Launch Night
Our official new name for our Project was chosen by Antonio Casari who has won a whole host of goodies including a go in the new simulator, more on that announcement will be made on our Facebook page! Speaking of which look out for a new linked page titled 'The Swing Lounge' on Facebook, follow the link and give us a like! Find out more below on our launch and make sure you are a part of it!
Official Opening - Saturday, 6 February 2016 - All day and night!
Myself and Ryan will be taking bookings for FREE lessons with a donation to be made to book in with us guys in the shop via Facebook, in person, email or give us a call. In the day we will be having a BIG sale, featuring 2015 hardware, ex-demos and more goods slashed! We will be giving balls to be used for FREE on the range to try out some equipment of your choice and grab a bargain! From 5pm-6pm we will then have our official opening including the first official ball struck, some champers and a chance for everyone to have their first go in 'The Swing Lounge'. We will hold a nearest the Pin competition with the winner grabbing a prize for a FREE round on the simulator.
Join us during the day, or from 5pm and have a few celebratory drinks with myself, Linda and Ryan, there may be a speech or two! Click here to get in touch for more details.
Jack Senior Latest
Jack is out in South Africa for a little bit of early season golf and a huge appearance on the European Tour. Jack will start next Thursday lining up in the Joburg Open at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club (Very Posh). This week he attempted to qualify for the SA Open in a big field wielding only four spaces, tough school. Jack shot two under finishing a very respectable 12th place only two shots off the top four, something he did after dropping down to +3 early doors. This event was more for practice and an under par score is positive as he heads into next week's big event. Click here to follow Jack's progress.
January Sale!
We have a big, BIG sale on and below is a host of stuff you can get your hands on cheap as chips!
SkyCaddie Aire 2 and watches reduced NOW only £99
Men's and ladies footwear at COST price (includes adidas, FootJoy, Puma and Stuburt).
Callaway, TaylorMade and Titleist Vokey wedges are all NOW £69! Saving £40!
ALL 2015 woods are at COST price (includes Cobra, TaylorMade, PING, Callaway and many more).
Putters reduced, treat yourself to a Cleveland Smart Square putter for only £60!
Selection of bags reduced by 40% and all others reduced 20%
Up to 50% OFF all Puma clothing
10% OFF adidas clothing and 20% OFF when you buy any two items
Lots of accessories slashed! Check out our £10 bargain buckets!
Plus there are plenty more offers in store! Get yourself involved!
Mrs D's deal of the week
Mrs D is back! After her wine filled Christmas and New Year she has come up with a new year's deal! It's getting a bit Chilly, so Mrs D is offering Benross lined zip neck sweaters at a reduced price of only £44.99.
In a double D deal, Linda is also offering Titleist DT Solo golf balls for only £12.99 a dozen, SUNDAY ONLY!