Stuart Dowsett

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we ask you to settle a debate that we've been having, we answer a question that we hear all too often in the shop, and we take a closer look at some of the products sitting on the shelf.

Enjoy the read.

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Time to settle the debate

When it comes down to watching golf on TV there are two types of tournaments: birdie feasts where the winning score is double-digit under par and the level-par struggle where victory is secured with a 72-hole total somewhere around par.

Sometimes the world’s best tear apart the courses they’re playing – supposedly the hardest tests in golf – by booming drivers 320+ yards on every hole and leaving just a flick to the green. But there are also times when they seem almost human, scratching around in a desperate attempt to salvage a par like in The Open.

So, the question we’re asking is: which do you prefer to watch? Do you like to see birdie after birdie on TV or does the ability to grind out pars with the occasional birdie make for better viewing for you? Let us know by clicking on the link below.

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Competition news

Ladies section

On a very wet and long course, the Sundridge Park ladies were very successful in the 2018 Kent Championship.

Ingrid Long wins the Kent Seniors Championship defeating Tita McCart in the final. Karen White wins the 2nd Flight Kent Seniors Championship.

Terri Linskey reached the semi final and was defeated by Tita McCart. Lyn Baimbridge qualified for the Seniors 1st flight, but was defeated by Ingrid in the 1st round.

Sundridge Park prolonged the Kent County Seniors title as Terri was the Champion in 2017.

Nancy O'Connor and Kim Morris reached the last 8 in the main Championship. Very well played. Bassey Dunbar and Christine Edgar also played in the Seniors Championship, but were unable to play in the KO stages.

Congratulations to all 9 ladies who played in very trying conditions.

Rose Yazdani, Sundridge Park Lady Captain, supported the ladies on all 3 days and said "So pleased for you all, well done ladies you have made Sundridge Park proud and one happy Ladies Captain. Out of the 9 that entered we had 3 quarter finalists, 1 semi finalist, 1 runner-up and 2 champs... what an achievement".

The Butten Boys Trophy

Brian Barnes, the six times Ryder Cup player and multiple European Tour winner was at Sundridge Park yesterday to present the inaugural Butten Boys Trophy. Brian was one of the Butten Boys from the 1960's and it was wonderful to hear his recollection of his time at Sundridge and his golfing stories from his lifetime in the game.

The Butten Boys Trophy coincided yesterday to celebrate the completion of the extensive bunker and drainage works which have been carried out over the last couple of years. The first ever winner of The Butten Boys Trophy was Thomas Gamble with a tremendous score of 41 points and the runner up was Paul Greenwood with 39 points and in 3rd place Bassey Dunbar with 37 points.

Congratulations to Kim Morris & Felicity Clark who won their respective categories. Here are a few photos from the presentation.

Pro's news

Simon Caple interview

I had a chance to catch up with our chef Simon Caple for a quick chat.

We had a slight interruption half way through but hope you enjoy it all the same.

Please click on the video image to listen.

A change in distance

The changes to the Rules of Golf are fast approaching with 2019 now less than nine months away, so we thought we’d take a closer look at one common rule that’s getting a makeover.

Change of procedure when taking relief
When taking a penalty drop from a lateral water hazard, one option available to you is to drop a ball outside the hazard within two club-lengths of and not nearer the hole.

Under the new rule (17.1c), from 2019 you’ll need to use the longest club in your bag (other than a putter) to measure one club-length or two club-lengths depending on the situation.

The other alteration comes when dropping the golf ball. At present, you must drop your ball from shoulder height when taking relief, but this will change to knee height from 2019.

Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch below.

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Are you a V or X?

When it comes to golf balls, there are two questions we hear on an almost daily basis, both concerning Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to let you all know the answers...

What’s the difference between V and X?
Both of the Pro V1 balls are designed to provide long and short game performance, but there are subtle differences from tee-to-green.

While both feel soft, the Pro V1 is a little softer and has a penetrating flight that delivers more roll from the tee, whereas the Pro V1x feels firmer and flies higher.

Which one should I play?
If it’s a straight shootout between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, then you’re going to benefit from distance, control and feel either way.

Both models are used on tour by players such as Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, but it really comes down to your personal feel preference and which characteristics suit your game, which we can discuss during a ball fitting.

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Seen something you like?

We understand the convenience of shopping online, which is why we have our own Click and Collect solution in place.

It houses lots of the latest golfing products to hit the market, including stuff that we don’t stock in-store, all of which you can purchase online and collect from us in-store at your leisure. Click on the button below to explore our range.

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Srixon Free Ball Personalisation - from £19.99

Video of the Week

Improving your short game is a sure-fire way to lowering your handicap, so investing in new wedges that are perfectly suited to your swing is a must. Watch this video as Foremost TV takes a closer look at the new Vokey SM7 wedges that have recently arrived in-store.

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Stuart

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BR1 3NE

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