Don't forget you can claim a free grip on your 7 iron and we can even fit it for you whilst you are browsing in the shop! (There are only 20 left so it's first come first served). This year we have our biggest shoe range ever with a fantastic selection of summer and waterproof shoes. Come and take a look and see the first ever shoe which has 360 degree breathability.
Ashley's Technology Article
On Tuesday, Mizuno gave us Matt, their own Custom Fitting specialist for us to utilise down on the driving range with Laurence Courtney, David Duncan and Robert Porter taking up on the offer.
These days are designed to give you, our members the best possible chance to get your hands on the latest club fitting technology with a massive variety of heads and shafts available at your disposal. We will be scheduling TaylorMade and Titleist fitting days next with another Mizuno day scheduled later on in the year, so watch this space.
However, if you feel like you would've liked to Test the NEW JPX900 range from Mizuno, don't worry we have just received all of our demo stock for the year and we can book you in at any time for your own, FREE, personalised fitting session. Why not try the NEW TaylorMade and Titleist range whilst we're at it and compare what works best for you?
Please click here to request a fitting with Ashley or Greg.
Modernising Golf's Rules
Last week the R&A proposed some key changes to the Rules of Golf from 2019. Their Rules Modernisation initiative has been underway for a few years now and this is the next stage in that process. The aim is to not only make the Rules easier to understand, but also to address some of the game's current problems, such as speed of play, and ensure they fit the needs of today's game.
Please spare a couple of minutes to complete our survey, which gives you the chance to have your say on the proposed changes.
We've picked out some of the most significant Rules changes for you to digest in this survey, before giving you the chance to say whether you agree or disagree with each of them. It'll be great to know your thoughts.
Have your say here.
Terry Johnson has had a lay off from golf following a cycling fall and a broken shoulder. He is now getting back into the swing ready for the new season. He was complaining of a lack of power and a feeling that his arms and shoulders were doing all the work.
This is a very common fault I see where, in the right hand photo, he has sat back into his heels which makes the spine too vertical and reduces the ability to turn the upper body. By simply following a routine which puts Terry into the dynamic left photo position he was able to create much more power in the body coil and had a better angle of attack into the ball for better ball striking.
If you would like to know if your weight is too much in your heels at set up then pop into the shop and take the wobble pad test - it only takes 20 seconds and it could revolutionise your game! If you want to enjoy playing better golf this year click here now and talk to us about your game.
With only 2 weeks until the clocks change and 4 weeks until The Masters, it's time to start our Masters Sweepstake. Buy a player for £5 and if he finishes in the top 4 you could win 1st £200 2nd £125 3rd £75 4th £50 in pro shop vouchers.
Our new secretary, Patrick Dawson, jumped straight into the winner's circle scoring a fantastic 43 points in the Not The Valentine's Mixed Foursomes playing with the Ladies' Captain, Brenda Harnett. Second were Liz Hooper and Paul Champion with 40 points and third Gina Rivett and Alan Arscott with 39 points.
Next week I am competing in the Sunningdale Foursomes with Stephen Ross, a 1 handicapper and formerly a West Hill member. We are starting on Tuesday on the Old Course at 11.50. Spectators are welcome and you can watch Open Champions Paul Lawrie and Sandy Lyle in action click here for the draw.
If you haven't played golf with me for a few years or never have, I would love to join you for a friendly fourball. If you can make any of the dates below, please just click here.
- Friday 24 March 1.00pm
- Friday 31 March 1.00pm
- Friday 21 April 1.00pm
- Friday 28 April 1.00pm
I have the opportunity to take teams of West Hill members to PGA Pro-Ams throughout the season. If you would like to join me either individually or in a team of three amateurs at any of the following then click here.
- 12 May Hayling Island £330 per team of 3 amateurs
- 9 Jun Sandmartins £390 per team
- 14 July The Addington £375 per team
- 21 July Stoneham Pro/Am £300 per team
- 26 July Reigate Heath 9 hole pro/am £210 per team
- 2 Aug Hindhead Pro/Am £330 per team
- 22 Sep Hankley Common Pro/Am £360 per team
Well done to Liz Hooper who won the Stableford on Wednesday with 37 points playing with her new Titleist F2 fairway wood and some coaching with Ashley.
Second was Claudia Johnson with 28 points and third Tina Thomas with 27 points.
Saturday, 11 March - Bedser Foursomes Shotgun.
Friday, 24 March - Weekday Stableford.
Saturday, 25 March - Past Captain's Foursomes.
Sunday, 26 March - Club Stableford (Mother's Day Lunch).
Wednesday, 29 March - Captain's Roll-up and lunch.
Friday, 31 March - seniors' Spring Stableford and lunch.
Saturday 1 April - Ferney Cup Medal and PGA National Pro/Am PQ
Monday 3 April - Weekday Medal
Mon/Thur 10/13 April - Father & Son Tournament
Sunday 16 April - Easter Challenge Cup Medal
Monday 17 April - Easter Monday Mixed Foursomes
Friday, 23 June - West Hill Pro/AM
