Andrew George

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week sees us take a look at how C.T Pan burnt the rest of the field to secure his maiden PGA Tour title, we preview something rather exciting that's new in-store, and we recap the funniest moments from the European Tour in 2018 in our Video of the Week.

Enjoy the read!

Junior news

Junior Taster Session Proves a Big Hit

Last Saturday we ran our free junior taster session giving juniors a chance to give golf a try. We had 36 juniors come along for the two-hour session which gave them chance to hit some long shots and learn how to putt.

The feedback from the parents has been fantastic and we can’t wait to get started with the Junior Academy on the 4th May.

If you know any juniors who may wish to join the Academy and enrol in our first 6-week term, please contact us in the Pro Shop on 01353 663317.

Ely City Golf Club Junior Academy

As mentioned earlier we have now set up a Junior Academy that will start on Saturday 4th May. All coaching sessions will run from 10:00 until 11:00 and will be run over a 6-week term.

All juniors are welcome to join, and all equipment will be provided. Using the Junior Golf Passport structure our aim is to help take juniors from beginners through to being able to head out onto the golf course.

As part of our Junior Academy you will receive a free Ely City Golf Club Academy cap and logo golf ball.

Please speak to us in the Pro Shop for more information or call us on 01353 663317.

Club news

Ely City Club Pro Am

On Tuesday 20th August the Ely City Golf Club PGA Pro-Am will take place and it’s now open for entry. We have already had a few entries so if you are thinking about playing in this event this year don’t delay.

If you are interested or would like to play either click here to let us know or click here for the traditional entry form and we will do the rest. We would love to see lots of member’s teams at this day so check your diary now.

If you wish to enter the Pro Am the entry fees are:

Members £80 each / £240 a team & Non-members £90 / £270 a team.

The Ely City Golf Club PGA Pro Am has been a huge success over the years and is a must attend event for Professionals, members and non-members alike. To avoid missing out on this great event and being in with a chance to win some superb prizes please contact us as soon as possible.

Tour news

Out of the fire and into the Pan...

C.T Pan secured a popular victory at the RBC Heritage over the weekend, propelling himself from outside the world’s top 100 into the top 55 in a matter of four days.

It was only last week that Pan was watching Tiger Woods sweep to victory at The Masters on TV whilst dreaming of competing himself, and now that dream is a reality after a tense one-shot victory at the stunning Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina.

Some of that tension was released thanks to a Sunday back-nine blow-up from Masters runner-up and overnight leader Dustin Johnson. The American played holes 11 to 15 in seven-over-par, ending any chance of victory and further cementing himself as the world number one.

Pan sank a nine-foot birdie on the 16th to take the outright lead and held his nerve to claim his maiden PGA Tour title by one shot from Matt Kuchar.

See you at The Masters, Pan!

Quiz time

A tricky one this week.

C.T Pan is only the second player ever from Chinese Taipei to win a PGA Tour event.
Who was the other?
For a couple of bonus points, can you name the tournament and year?

It's hard, so feel free to use Google!

Click here to let us know your answer.

Knowledge is power

It's one of the most glorious times of the year to be playing golf and no doubt you have noticed that more and more players are taking to the course. So, what better time than now for a quick brush up of your knowledge to make sure you don't fall foul of the updated Rules of Golf?

Here are some of the key rules that were updated for 2019:

Drop the ball from knee height NOT shoulder height
If you accidently move your ball while searching for it you can replace it with no penalty
In bunkers, you can now move loose impediments
Shoe damage on the greens can now be repaired
Search time reduced from five minutes to three
You can now putt with the flag in without penalty

Come and talk to us in the shop before you head out for your next round if you have any questions about the updated rules for 2019.

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Another way to gain distance

On the face of it, the mechanics of golf are really quite simple: the further you hit the ball, the easier it will be to get the white thing into the hole in the fewest shots. Club technology, swing changes and even work down the gym help us achieve our target of more distance, but maybe there's another way...

Could changing your ball increase your distance?

Yes, it could, and TaylorMade has been working hard to come up with a ball to help you achieve exactly this: introducing Project (s).

Without getting too technical, its multi-layer design involves a softer core and cover that really maximises distance whilst providing soft feel and great control around the greens - what a combination! What's more, you can also get the ball in a few different colour options so you really stand out on the course.

So, why not come and try TaylorMade’s Project (s) ball as it may just be the answer to your distance prayers?

find out more >

Spotlight: ProQuip Pro-Flex Evo quilted jacket

Quilted jackets have been ridiculously popular in recent years, both on the golf course and in everyday life.

One that we really like is this option from ProQuip, that is available in both a sleeveless gilet and a full-sleeve jacket. Thinsulate lining provides lightweight warmth for those chilly spring mornings, whilst its knitted stretch fabric ensures complete freedom of movement during your swing.

explore the range >

Video of the Week

Watch this video as we take a look back at the top 10 funniest moments on the European Tour in 2018. Which of these made you chuckle the most?

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

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