Kevin Caplehorn

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail there is a fantastic result for our juniors, the Bank Holiday Texas Scramble was a real hit, and we talk shoe fitting. Enjoy the read!

Club news

A fantastic result…

Our Junior Team recently won their second round match of Hampshire’s prestigious Green Jackets competition, beating last year’s finalists Dummer away from home. Our team of Aman Uddin, Will Green and George Windsor were strong in winning by a 7-shot margin. The highlight of the day being Aman shooting a 6 under par gross 66 and being cut to +0.1.

Really well done to you all, we are very proud of you and hank you to all our members for your continued support of our juniors. Also a huge congratulations to PGA Professional and one of Lee on the Solent’s own Martin Adams who I know you all know. Martin works with Aman on an individual basis for his lessons, what a team they have forged, and full respect to you Martin!

Many thanks also to Colin Green for supporting the team at Dummer and keeping us updated on the scoring. Next round sees us play the winners of Hockley and Westridge, win this and we are through to Finals Day! Anyone wishing to go and support our team please pop in the Professional Shop for more details.

Competition news

Bank Holiday Texas Scramble

Monday saw our bank holiday Texas scramble with many teams taking part, an outstanding score of 52.5 won the day from Greg Adams, Harry Hart, Alex Noyce and new member Mike Cooper. They were formidable all round setting up an amazing score on the front nine where they birdied every hole, fantastic gents really well done.

Fantastic scoring also with 2nd place going to Dave Edmunds, Chris Proudlock, Sean O’Neill and our Club President Tony Hoskins, 3rd Place went to Cam Lindsey, Tristan Pile, Mark Hirst and Mark Fuller and 4th Place Alan Reeves, Tim West, Bill West and Rob Savage.

Many Thanks as always to Terry Street for organising the teams and giving everyone a polite, friendly word as they checked in. More Texas scrambles please Tel, this really does give a chance for everyone to compete together and take on shots they wouldn’t normally play.

Pro's news

Are you wearing the right size shoes? Yes of course I said!

That was until I attended a product training day with Foremost and FootJoy golf, they measured me as a size 7.5 wide, I’d only been wearing a size 8 medium for 28 years! It made total sense when they said I had gone for a longer shoe to counter the width of my foot, it’s no wonder that the FootJoy Tour-S shoes I now have are the most comfortable I’ve ever had.

Size matters, testing has shown a 6 - 21% increase in performance for people wearing properly fit golf shoes. Simple enough, right? Well, did you know more than 70% of people are wearing the wrong size?

How do you know if you’re right?

Shop news

1 gap, 2 options

The term 'gapping' is commonly used to refer to the yardage distance between each of the wedges in your bag. We want to break this thought process and get you to think about gapping for your entire set, because any unequal gaps between clubs will have a detrimental impact on your game.

Gapping at the top end

One part of your set that needs careful consideration is how you transition from your irons into your woods. Lots of golfers struggle to hit their longer irons and instead opt for a replacement hybrid or a more forgiving option, which can lead to large gaps between clubs if you're not careful.

So, what's the solution? Well, take advantage of our services and professional advice, and we'll make sure you have the perfect club/s to fill any gaps at the top end of your bag.

What are your options?

We'll start with Titleist's 818 hybrids. There are two models to choose from: the 818 H1 is a tremedously forgiving option that launches high into the air for impressive distance, whilst the 818H2 is aimed for those after precise yardages and control.

If you're a confident ball-striker, it might be a case of looking at a utility iron like Titleist's T-MB. More forgiving than a traditional muscle back iron, the T-MB delivers a high launch and faster ball speeds for ultimate performance.

So whether you're after a hybrid that will land softer into the greens or a utility iron that is perfect off the tee, speak to a member of the team about your choices.

explore Titleist's range >

Get your kicks on this summer

Now that the better weather is upon us, it's time to pack those waterproof shoes away in the garage and step onto the course in a stylish new pair of breathable kicks for the summer months ahead.

Why not try Puma IGNITE NXT?

No one wants to take their shoes off after a round to reveal a less-than-desirable whiff.

Fortunately, that is no longer a concern thanks to this shoe from Puma, which boasts a waterproof and breathable mesh upper for all-day comfort.

However, that is not even the best bit!

Its spikeless outsole has more than 100 strategically placed lugs for increased traction throughout the swing.

So, what better way to prepare for the warmer months than by coming down to the pro shop and trying on a pair of these shoes before you head out for your next round?

shop Puma's range >

Video of the Week

Watch as world-renowned putting instructor Phil Kenyon explains how there's more than just one way to make a putt.

I hope you enjoyed this weeks newsletter. If you need any more help or advice please reply to this emai or speak to one of us in the shop. Kevin and the golf team.

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