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.

Shop news

Titleist AVX makes a huge impact with the members

Having only launched last week the Titleist AVX has proved very popular already with our members.

If you are looking for lower flighted tee shots but still want exceptional spin and feel on short game shots, then this golf ball is a must try.

We have a dozen boxes available and sleeves of 3 in the Pro Shop so come and see us soon before they sell out.

Look after yourself in the hot weather

So far this summer we have been blessed with superb sunshine and temperatures of 28 and above for 16 consecutive days.

I would just like to take this chance to give you all a little advice from my experiences of playing golf in hot temperatures like these while in Australia. Below are a few key points I always follow when playing in these conditions.

1: Stay Hydrated! Try to have a sip of water on every hole as the fluids you lose through sweat will make you dehydrated and effect your golf.

2: Wear a hat and sunglasses! To reduce the effect of the sun it’s important to wear a hat and to protect your eyes from UV rays by wearing sunglasses.

3: Sunscreen! We have all been burnt by the sun at some point, but the dangers now associated with the sun should make us all take better precautions.

Always make sure you remember to put sunscreen on your ears as this is an area often forgotten about by many golfers.

Fitting news

PING Demo Day – 1st August 10:00 until 2:30

On Wednesday 1st August PING will be coming to Ely City Golf Club for a product demo day.

Our demo days always prove to be very popular so if you are considering upgrading your clubs or adding to your current set.

The demo day will run from 10:00 until 2:30 and from previous experience our demo days fill up fast so come and see us to book your time and avoid missing out.

Pro's news

Only a few spaces left - don't miss out call us today to book your place

A Golf holiday not to be missed with Paul and Andrew – Pestana Vila Sol - November 2018

Would you like to play golf at one of Portugal’s top courses?

Would you like to improve your game while on your golf holiday with daily coaching?

Well this is the perfect opportunity as Paul and I have organised a golf holiday to the superb 5* resort at Vila Sol in Portugal from Monday 12th November until Friday 16th November 2018. Vila Sol is a superb resort well known for its outstanding 5* service and facilities. Vila Sol has three nine-hole loops which were chosen to host the PGA European Tour Portuguese Open in 1992 & 1993, so you know the course will be of the highest quality.

Below you can see a breakdown of what this golf holiday includes:

12th – 16th November 2018
4 Nights B&B at the 5* Vila Sol Resort
3 rounds of golf at Vila Sol
2 hours private use of the range including balls each day
Daily Coaching from Paul and myself including playing golf with us
Airport transfers

EXCLUDING FLIGHTS*

£479 (based on twin rooms, single rooms are available for £599)

*(We are flying from Stansted with Jet2, come and speak to us for more information)

Only a few spaces left - don't miss out call us today to book your place

Vila Sol also has top of the range leisure facilities on offer which include an outdoor heated swimming pool and two tennis courts. The hotel boasts two restaurants, the Green Pines and L’Olive Restaurant, both of which offer great Mediterranean cuisine. The excellent location means you are only five minutes away from the international marina in Vilamoura which has a number of bars and restaurants to enjoy.

Our aim of this trip is to give you the best experience possible while at Vila Sol. We will be putting on daily coaching to help you play better golf and we will also play at least nine holes with you during your holiday, so we can give you on course instruction and advice.

Only a few spaces left - Don't miss out call us today to book your place.

Spaces are limited and have already started to fill up so if you are interested in joining Paul and myself on this trip to Portugal please contact us as soon as possible on 01353 663317 or email me on andrew.george@foremostgolf.com

Club news

Ely City PGA Pro-Am – Tuesday 21st August – ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW

Our annual PGA Pro Am will be taking place on Tuesday 21st August and we are pleased to announce that we already have a title sponsor for the event, Platinum Properties Ely. Pro Am's are great days for everyone involved and with superb prizes from leading brand like Ping really make this an event not to be missed.

Team entries are now open and is on a first come first serve basis. Team entry fee is £240 (£80PP) for members which includes Bacon Roll and coffee upon arrival, 18 holes with a PGA Professional with a chance to win top prizes plus a two-course meal with your team professional after your round.

If you would like to enter a team please come and see us in the Pro Shop soon to avoid missing out.

Coaching news

Why wouldn't you enter?

If you watch Sky Sports Golf regularly you'll probably recognise the name Denis Pugh; he's one of the presenters as well as a coach to European Tour stars Francesco Molinari and Ross Fisher. Right now, we're offering you the chance to win a 60-minute lesson, playing lesson and lunch with the man himself simply by entering our competition. Good luck!

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It couldn't be clearer

Playing golf in the sunshine is something we all love, but it does have its downsides when bright light compromises your view. This is why Oakley offers such a great range of eye-catching, golf-specific sunglasses to help your game.

Don't put up with squinting
Trying to track a drive into low sun is just one problem summer golf can create. It also becomes more difficult to pick an aiming point and to read greens when bright light disguises subtle contours.

One eyewear option we love thanks to its cool frame style you can wear off-course is the Oakley Targetline (pictured here). It comes with the option of Prizm golf lenses that enhance clarity and maximise contrast to give you better depth perception and make slopes easier to spot, as displayed in the image above.

watch our video >

Hot off the press

Motocaddy’s electric trolley range is split into the S-Series and M-Series, the latter having recently undergone a major overhaul with four new compact trolleys replacing the extremely popular previous generation.

Which trolley is the right one for you?
If you’re seeking a compact-folding electric trolley, Motocaddy's updated M-Series range is made up of four great options that all include super-lightweight Lithium batteries. All M-Series trolleys are car-boot friendly thanks to space-saving inverted wheels that have significantly reduced their folded size, which is 11% smaller than its nearest competitor.

The new M5 CONNECT boasts GPS yardages on its screen display, plus it receives handy phone and app notifications. The updated M3 PRO offers features including a security pin code, a six-step Adjustable Distance Control (up to 60 yards) and nine speed settings that allow it to travel at your walking pace. The new M1 is the simplest offering of the four, featuring a soft-touch ergonomic handle and an oversize frame to offer robust stability, but is also available in a Downhill Control (DHC) model that comes with an electronic parking brake.

explore Motocaddy's range >

Video of the Week

We've pitted two of the hottest drivers on the market against one another to see which one came out on top.

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

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