Kevin Caplehorn

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail our junior section require your help, we went back to school to see the next crop of golfing talent, Dave continues to represent the county, and we have crested golf bags available to order. Enjoy the read!

Junior news

Join our growing team...

With the junior section growing at the club, we have a drive and desire to help our juniors develop in their membership and compete in club, regional and national competitions if they wish too. A really exciting time has come where we are looking for a dedicated candidate to take on the position of Junior Organiser. Lee On The Solent has a history of developing lots of fantastic juniors, many are now adult members and some have gone on to become top amateur and professional golfers in the game.

The links below from England Golf and The Golf Foundation will give you an insight into the support they can both offer us at club level.

England Golf

Golf Foundation

Anyone wishing to discuss this further over a coffee, then please contact me here.

Crofton Hammond Infant school

Friday saw us visit Crofton Hammond Infants to help raise money for the school. Louise Maskell who used to play golf for Hampshire herself invited us along to take part in a fun filled afternoon.

Pitched up next to the cake stall we ran a target game and had girls and boys taking part, some experienced and lots new to golf. They all took the challenge with young Jasmine and Leo winning themselves a US Kids putter each for their fantastic skills.

These events are so great and it’s amazing how many people do play golf, speaking to Leo’s Nan I discovered she grew up playing at Royal Birkdale and Hillside. By the time we finished I was devastated the cakes were all gone, did manage to sneak a 99 cone with a flake in it though!

Member news

Dave continues to represent…

After his fantastic 4&3 win against Dorset at Broadstone, Dave Edmunds has been selected to play for Hampshire again. This time it will be against Surrey on July 1st at The Army Golf Club in Hampshire.

Fantastic news Dave on representing Hampshire again, very well deserved!

Dave Edmunds

Shop news

Lee on the Solent crested golf bags

Available in three styles, you now have the opportunity to order Titleist golf bags with our club crest. Styles to choose from include Players 4 Stadry Tournament, Players 4 Tournament and the Carry Tournament bag.

For more details or to place an order please email us at the Professional Shop on proshop@leegolf.co.uk.

Wow. What a strike

How good does it feel when you strike the ball right out of the sweet spot? Pretty special, right? As much as we'd all love to, striking the centre of the clubface on every shot isn't realistic, which is why opting for some irons with added MOI could make all the difference.

What is MOI?

An iron’s actual sweet spot is no bigger than a pinhead, with anything struck outside resulting in the clubhead beginning to twist at impact – this is what is commonly referred to as MOI. The higher a club's MOI, the more stable it is through impact and therefore more resistant to twisting. So...

Higher MOI = More forgiving

The secret to better strikes

So, here's the secret to getting that special feeling more often with your irons:

Coaching – Yep, let’s take some time to assess your swing to ensure you're giving yourself the best chance of success

Try out Cobra’s F9 Speedback irons – Weight is added in the heel and toe of the clubface (4-7 irons) for maximum stability/MOI and consistency of strikes

Let’s start getting a little extra forgiveness back in your game with a fun-filled custom fitting session with your local PGA professional – that’s us!

Get in touch via the link below.

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Battle of the balls

It’s time to bring you aheavyweight contest as two brilliant models of golf ball duke it out for your attention in a bid to convince you they should be making their way into your bag. Let the battle commence...

Which ball will come out on top?

Srixon Soft Feel

Its name gives it away but this option from Srixon is all about its unrivalled softness and feel, which you'll love when around the greens.

What also impresses us is the brilliant distance it offers too, thanks to an improved core and aerodynamic dimple pattern.

That is impressive tech from a two-piece ball that comes in at a very budget friendly price. Sure, you can get more complete performing balls, but not at this price point and rarely with such distance.

Srixon Z-Star and Z-Star XV

If you want a ball that is trusted by the world's best players then look no further than these beauties from Srixon.

Among many others, Matsuyama and the one-and-only Ernie Els choose to put the Z-Star balls into play which just goes to show what you can expect from its more premium price point.

All you need to do now is choose between the added distance of the Z-Star XV and the increased spin of the Z-Star. Over to you...

explore Srixon's range >

Video of the Week

Gary Woodland hit some remarkable shots en-route to US Open glory last week, but how many of them made this list of the week's best shots?

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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