Mark Sanders

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we recap on the recent Pro’s Day, we have news from the tour, and we talk rule changes. Enjoy the read!

Competition news

Pro’s Day

Last Saturday was Pro’s Day and the weather was really bad in the morning with continuous rainfall. Fortunately the rain subsided considerably in the afternoon but the winds became stronger and conditions were tough all day!

The day was in memory of my lifelong coach and Knowle Head Professional Gordon Brand, whose tenure at the Club ran from 1969-1999. He was more than my coach though and became a lifelong friend and helped me develop in to a decent golfer. The Gordon Brand Trophy will become a new fixture in the Club’s diary and hopefully will be played earlier in the year, in hope of better weather and more light.

The format was a 4 man Texas Scramble (Medal score), and there were some amazing scores with the results below:

1st - Nett 50.1 - El Banditos - J.Broome, J.Boughton, R.Genge & L.Perks
2nd - Nett 51.5 - Smarty’s Platoon - L.Smart, S.Sullivan, T.Fowler & S.Hosier
3rd - Nett 52.6 - Morgan’s Rum - M.Morgan, A.Shipway, R.Parsons & S.Austin

The speed golf 10th hole was won by Team Morgan’s Rum, with a lightening quick time of 17:12 from the tee shot being struck to the ball being holed!

Nearest the pins winners:

6th hole - Tony Fowler
8th hole - John Mainstone
12th hole - Alex Brand
15th hole - Pete Wilson

I would just to thank everyone for their support last Saturday and also extend my appreciation for all those that supported me this year!

Tour news

Hatton crumbles

It was back to the daily grind for Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes, with Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood both in action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Hatton led in the final round by four strokes heading into the back nine, but a remarkable collapse involving four bogies saw him card a level par 72, allowing Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregarrd to steal victory at St Andrews. Fleetwood shared second with Hatton as a final day 69 left him on 14 under, one stroke behind Bjerregarrd. This week the tour heads to Walton Heath with Justin Rose playing host at the British Masters.

Rule changes

As 2019 comes ever closer, so too do the new Rules of Golf which are to be implemented on 1st January 2019. The changes being made are intended to modernise the game, one of which is the dropping procedure. Drops will no longer have to be made from shoulder height – instead, golfers will be able to drop from knee height when taking relief to simplify the dropping process and speed up play.

View all rules changes here.

The good old days

Sometimes it's nice to reminisce about the good times. When it comes to golf, the days of persimmon woods, small clubheads and hitting balls which were hard as a rock are long gone - but it can help to take a trip down memory lane to remind us of just how much technology has developed, particularly in the case of drivers.

Time tunnel

Take TaylorMade for example; you might have been lucky enough to own its iconic r7 Quad driver way back in 2004. The r7 was memorable for introducing the then-revolutionary concept of changeable weights in a driver, which was a massive shift from the conventional 'one weight fits all' approach. The r7 Quad is a classic club, and is certainly remembered with fondness.

Fast-forward to the present day and TaylorMade has released its most technologically advanced driver to date in the form of the M3. The M3 really shows just how far we've come in terms of moveable weights, with a Y-Track feature that allows golfers to adjust their settings for optimal trajectory, maximum forgiveness, or less spin.

So, whilst it is nice to think about your first ever driver, it's probably time to get up to speed with the latest models such as the M3. Who knows? Maybe in another 10 years time, you'll be looking back on the M3 with as much fondness as the r7 Quad!

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How times have changed

Remember when you used to get ready for a round of golf during winter - you'd put on your vest, followed by a turtleneck, followed by a polo, then a jumper, before finally putting on your jacket. Not only was it a complete pain in terms of trying to stay warm without overheating, but it also made swinging the club near impossible - not a great combination if you wanted to enjoy your 18 holes.

Luckily, we've come a long way since then and we're now able to wear golf-specific garments which are not only comfortable, but also designed to keep your movement as natural as possible. So, instead of donning 5 or 6 layers during your round of golf, all you'll need is three.

Over your Mizuno polo, we'd recommend wearing a pullover like this 1/4 zip mid-layer. You'll be kept warm thanks to Mizuno's heat-generating Breath Thermo yarn, and with three classic colourways to choose from, you can be sure you'll look good as well.

This ultra-warm Move Tech jacket is the perfect outer-layer. It won't affect your swing thanks to golf-specific stretch panels, which ensure freedom of movement. Your hardest decision will be choosing between the six vibrant colours it's available in.

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Video of the Week

Having already received plaudits from the likes of Keegan Bradley, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell, the RTX 4 wedge from Cleveland is brimming with the potential to boost your game.

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you need any more help or advice please pop into the pro shop and we will be delighted to help you.

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