Andrew George

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition of the weekly newsletter bringing you all of the latest goings-on from around the club.

Enjoy this week's read.

Club news

Practise Ground Etiquette

Over recent months we have noticed golfers using the practice ground and not repairing divots when they finish. With only two small teeing areas it’s important we look after these areas to give everyone the chance to have a nice area to hit from.

On both tees there are at least two divot boxes full of seed/soil mix that should be used to fill your divots.

Below are a few pictures of how the practice ground was left after a member had been hitting balls Tuesday evening!

Below you can see the filled divots that took just two minutes to repair.

From a coaching point of view looking at your divots can tell you a lot about how your golf club is approaching the ball (look carefully at the pictures you can see the toe of the club is digging in more than the heel).

If your divot is un-even (toe deep or heel deep) the lie angle of your golf clubs is incorrect and as a result you could be hitting shots off line.

If you would like to have your clubs checked for lie angle we can do this for FREE, if your clubs did need adjusting this is a service we can offer too for £25.

Come in the shop for a discussion or call us on 01353 663317

Shop news

Stay warm this winter with FootJoy

With the colder months fast approaching now is the ideal time to stock up on the winter essentials that will keep you warm while on the course.

We have a great selection of clothing for both Ladies and Gents including :

Waterproofs
Winter gloves that will keep the cold out
Waterproof hats
Snoods/neck warmers
Hand warmers and more

Come and see us in the Pro Shop to see all these great winter essentials.

Coaching news

Play the best golf of your life in 2019 – Invest in a winter coaching programme

We all want to play better golf and the best way to do this is to invest in your game with the help of a PGA Professional. With 3 fully qualified PGA Professionals and 60 years combined experience between us, Ely City Golf Club is a great place to improve your game and play your best golf. We are passionate about helping golfers achieve their goals from holing more putts through to hitting more fairways and the winter is the perfect time to start this process.

As the competition season comes to an end the ideal time to work on your game is now and by starting early you will be ready for the start of the 2019 season. All coaching sessions are tailored to your requirements, we have five packages available for you to choose from and these can be seen below.

Short game package – 4 x 30 minute coaching sessions (putting, chipping, pitching & bunkers) - £135

Par Package – 2 x 30 minute coaching sessions & a 9 hole playing assessment - £145

Birdie Package – 3 x 30 minute coaching sessions & 2 x 9 hole playing assessments - £249

Eagle Package – 4 x 30 minute coaching sessions & 2 x 9 hole playing assessments & short game assessment - £320

Albatross Package – 6 x 30 minute coaching sessions & 2 x 9 hole playing assessments & a short game assessment & an awkward lies coaching session - £425

All the above packages will include emailed video analysis with lesson notes for you to use during your practice. The packages are available to purchase now so start your journey to better golf. Contact us in the Pro Shop for more information on 01353 663317.

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!

explore TaylorMade's range >

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 polo, we'd recommend wearing a pullover like this ProQuip Merino Lined jumper. Its Italian Merino Wool helps you stay comfortable throughout your whole round, whilst ProQuip's pioneering water repellent feature means you'll be well protected from the cold, wind and rain.

For those winter rounds, you'll also need a waterproof jacket as your final layer, like this Pro-Flex EVO jacket. The Four-Way stretch material gives you total freedom of movement, whilst the full-length waterproof zips allow for easy access in even the wettest conditions.

explore ProQuip's range >

Oakley Prizm - See what you've been missing

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter andremember the secret’s in the dirt.

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