Guy Shoesmith

This is your last chance for an appointment at our Callaway Demo/Fitting day next Thursday, 1 October between 2:00pm and 6:00pm.

Email pro@westhill-golfclub.co.uk if you would like an appointment to try any of their products including the 2021 Big Bertha which we will not have demos for until February next year.

Coaching success

Gordon Young has made some great improvements in his backswing coil and has been cut to 14 handicap. This week, we started to make some really good changes to his throughswing. In the left picture below, Gordon was thinking about "clearing his hips" but his weight was not moving sufficiently onto his left side resulting in a scooping action.

In the right picture, we began to think about starting the downswing from "the ground upwards" by driving his ankles towards the target. This shifted the weight into the left side of both feet and created a really soild impact position with his bodyweight going down through his left foot into the ground as his hips then cleared. This resulted in more power and a more solid ball strike.

Gordon Young

If you would like to talk to us about improving your game this Autumn now that all the major competitions are finished then email pro@westhill-golfclub.co.uk or go to www.guyshoesmith.co.uk and use our online lesson booking system to check availability.

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Members news

Congratulations to Daniel Hall and Barry Jones who won the President's Cup on Sunday afternoon. Paul Prentice and Craig Kimber made a fabulous defence of their title but were finally overcome by 4 & 3 in the final. Well done also to Kieran Brophy & Richard Wheatley and Greg Mackay & Nigel O'Hagan who were the unlucky losing semi finalists.

With the Captain v Pro Tour to Yorkshire just three weeks away the Captain will also have noted that both Daniel & Barry are in the Pro's team.

Presidents Cup Winners - Daniel Hall & Barry Jones

On Friday, I played with new members Richard Hibbins, Martin Murphy and Tobi Kuttig who have all joined in the last two months. Please welcome them when you see them at the club and feel free to invite them for a game.

Here is an intro from Martin Murphy who was introduced to West Hill by Rod Curry. "I joined in mid July, and I am very much enjoying the club, meeting the members and getting back into golf after a break of almost 30 years... although I can confirm that playing golf is not analogous to riding a bike! Cheers Martin".

Here is an intro from Richard Hibbins who is Rob Pike's neighbour. "Although I have always been keen on golf, it wasn’t until 1998 that I joined my first club, Pyrford. Good times followed but this only lasted four years as I was then posted abroad with Diageo doing stints in Amsterdam, Dubai and then Moscow (happy to swap stories). Six years later we returned as a family with two young daughters and soon after moved to live in West End. As I now work in a UK role for Sony Pictures and having a very enthusiastic 12 year son Marcus as an ally, this year became the perfect time for us both to join. I always wanted to be part of a traditional golf club and West Hill represents that ever-changing challenge. In the last eight weeks, I’ve managed to play with a number of members and everyone has been so welcoming. Post COVID, I also look forward to joining some of the legendary evening events that I’ve heard so much about."

Here is an intro from Tobi Kuttig. "Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to introduce myself. I am originally from Munich where I lived for 18 years before coming to London. My background is catering, and I came to the capital to study and work. I ended up running my own companies and since acquired further qualifications including an MBA from Henley. In late 2018 we moved from London to Longcross. At that time, I was a member at Burnham Beeches. Due to the long journey I decided to look for a club closer to home. West Hill was always on top of my list. I am very grateful and honoured to be part of this prestigious club. The members I have met so far have been extremely welcoming and I look forward to meeting many more. Happy golfing and stay safe."

Ahhh did I mention that they all played very well and Tobi got the short straw as the pro was beaten again. Well done Richard and Martin.

The Pro, Richard Hibbins, Martin Murphy & Tobi Kuttig

Ladies news

Congratulations to Imogen & Sally Courtney who won the Monte Carlo last week with 64 points. Second were Denise Archer & Michele Martin with 52 points pipping Anne Trew & Tracey Peryman on countback.

There was more great scoring this Wednesday with Philippa Atkinson winning the stableford with 43 points. Second was Christine Thompson with 42 points and third Claudia Johnson with 39 points.

Matts' Corner

Firstly, before we dive into the wonderful depths of Matts' Corner, I just need to ask if anyone can help me. As most of you know I am starting my PGA training this winter and I am currently without a laptop, if anyone knows of a laptop that needs a new owner then I would greatly appreciate it, thank you for reading and now let's dive in head first to Matts' Corner...

We have received some exciting new products over the past few weeks in the shop, and I know lots of you couldn't contain your excitment with the new delivery of rakes. They are currently in shop so please come in and get yours now, if we all carry one then this can really help out the greenkeepers and thet are just £9.99. Raked bunkers will give them more time to continue doing their amazing work on the course, making the condition even more spectacular.

Rakes on the shop floor

But I am not here to talk about rakes this week, instead I am going to talk about CBD.

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are becoming increasingly popular around the world and they have gained a strong following on the golfing scene. We have a selection of CBD products from Cannaray in the shop and Cannaray are the official CBD partners with the PGA. Many elite golfers are now using CBD's as it can help improve sleep, relaxation, reduce inflamation and ease pain.

Before you ask this product is 100% legal as it contains 0% THC.

Cannaray Product line

The highest concentration of CBD can be found in the plant Cannabis sativa, which contains over 113 different types of phytocannabinoids, or plant-based cannabinoids. CBD is associated with the positive therapeutic properties of cannabis, and none of the more negative properties that can cause intoxicating or psychoactive effects.

There has been much written about the benefits of CBD. One of the most positive effects is its ability to act on the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system self-regulates to changes inside and outside of the body to achieve biological tranquillity. The main function of the endocannabinoid system is to maintain homeostasis and balance the internal chemistry of the body.

Myself, Guy and Greg are currently trying the products ourselves to see whether it helps our golf. If you see us smiling a bit more (especially Greg), you'll know that it is working. Now is a great opportunity to give CBD a go and find out how it can help you and your golf game.

A new era?

Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open victory was dominant, comprehensive and (however you feel about the man) impressive. Having transformed his body by adding extraordinary amounts of muscle, ‘The Mad Scientist’ has developed a completely unorthodox golf swing. In fact, during his winning round on Sunday, commentators compared his driver swing side-by-side with a top baseball player!

The big-driving American wasn’t alone in breaking the mould, though. Matthew Wolff, the eventual runner-up, moves his knees more like an Elvis Presley dance move than a PGA Tour winner’s golf swing. Both of these men, alongside world number one Dustin Johnson, go to show that there is definitely no one way to swing a golf club.

At the end of the day, it's all about shooting the best score you can, regardless of how you get there. So, no matter what your swing looks like, let us help you make the most of it with some tailored one-to-one coaching. Simply click the button below or call us on 01483 473172 to get in touch.

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Shoes for winter showers

Having cold, wet feet is not good at any time but on the golf course…we can’t let that happen! We've enjoyed some lovely weather this summer but the rain will inevitably make its way back into our game at some point, so let’s take a look at how to best combat the wet stuff.

FootJoy's UltraFIT Boa golf shoes - also available in white

Walking a golf course is a serious workout, so your feet need to be prepared. Weather-proof shoes go a long way when the weather is against you.

The UltraFIT Boa shoes from FootJoy are made with waterproof full-grain leather to protect your feet when they need it most.

In addition, the Boa lacing system (the dial on the heel) is a fantastic bonus; providing locked-in comfort and stability for the duration of your round.

We have a great range of shoes available in-store so be sure to pop your head in to take a look. In the meantime, why not view FootJoy's range below?

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Glenmuir Autumn Winter Clothing Collection

More than a rescue

No two rounds of golf are the same. One day we can find fairways with ease and pepper the flags on occasion, and the very next day it's like we're picking up a club for the first time! Okay, maybe that's a little dramatic, but having a club in your bag that you can rely on for different shots is a massive help.

The definition of versatility

A hybrid can be that club. Giving you the distance of a wood in a more forgiving form, hybrids are extremely versatile whether you’re splitting the fairway or chipping around the greens.

Titleist's TS hybrids

Titleist’s TS2 hybrid gives you optimal forgiveness to make it easier to play from any lie, whilst the TS3 hybrid gives confident players more explosive ball flights to take your game to the next level.

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Video of the Week

There's been a lot of interest in these two beauties since they landed in-store at the start of the month, so we thought we'd put them to the test to see how good they really are. Enjoy!

I hope you have a great week. Guy and the golf team.

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