For many, The Masters signals the start of the golf season and we don't have long to wait. One of the things that intrigues me most about the whole week is some of the shots the professionals are faced with, and nine times out of ten they seem to pull them off.

Whether it's uphill or downhill lies, intimidating putts across treacherous greens or approach shots littered with card-wrecking danger, we are treated to a vast array of shots during Masters week. My instruction pages might not advise you how to play a low slinging draw off pine needles, but you will find some great tips and advice for all aspects of your game.

Have a browse, and for during those times when you can't get out onto the course to play, or hone your game on the range, take on board a few useful pointers. You might not find yourself teeing it up at Augusta next year, but I guarantee you'll find it useful for shaving a few shots off round here. So click here to take a look at the videos and tips I have for you.

We are now taking bookings for what should be a very interesting and informative evening with mind coach Karl Morris on the 27th May at 7pm. The tickets are £15, please secure your place by ringing the shop on 02084605540 or click here, I know it's a long way off, but I expect an over subscribed evening.

I am, and already have taken bookings for the FootJoy Custom Fit day on Saturday June 21st, at this event, you will find out your correct shoe fit, again I expect places to go plus a reserve list, so don't say I didn't warn you!

They are finally here. I have been in the game for 34 years and have never seen a launch of a shoe so highly anticipated by the golfing public. the FootJoy DNA which stands for DryJoys Next Advancement is already a proven winner on tour.

The new FootJoy DNA line amalgamates pre-existing elements from the popular DryJoys golf shoe and a number of technological enhancements to produce a comfortable, stable and stylish shoe. Every material and every component of the D.N.A. golf shoes delivers precise fit and superior feel.

The D.N.A. design focuses on four major factors: 
1.Comfort: The 3D FoamCollar moulds to your ankle to provide a precise and comfortable fit by locking your ankle in place. 
2. Fit: A SnugFit tongue conforms to the top of your foot and gives you better fit and protection. Experience enhanced breathability with the MicroVent technology. 
3. Stability: The new NitroThin TPU outsole delivers lightweight stability as well as flexibility and feel.
4. Cushion: The cushion in the D.N.A. golf shoes is enhanced by the relocation of the midsole, which is the layer between the upper and the outsole that contains the most cushion in a shoe. Experience a new level of comfort with the extra-thick FTF, or Fine Tuned Foam, FitBed. 

It was a close contest in both sections of the Ladies Stableford played over the West Course. Annabel Evans shot 36pts to beat Sophie Bargaron who shot 35pts into 2nd place in the Silver section. Meanwhile, in the Bronze Section, it was Cheryl Eustace who just squeezed home with 31pts from runner-up Farah Diggens on 30pts.

Sunday saw 100 members chosen to represent their selected Club Team turn-out to play each other in a Pre-Season Friendly.

Teams were drawn against each other at random, the winning team being the ones to record the most wins based on Fourball Better Ball Matchplay.

The Runners-up, The Sundridge Park Team with a total of 4 match wins. The Winning Team Captained by Sam Keevill was The Scratch Team (pictured right), winning 4 of their 5 matches, the 5th match halved to take victory with 4 1/2 points.

The PGA Tour remains in Florida this week for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the fourth and final leg of its "Florida Swing."

Tiger Woods would have been seeking a title defence and a ninth title at Bay Hill, but he was forced to withdraw on Tuesday with a recurrent back injury.

The Arnold Palmer Invitational began life in 1966 as the Florida Citrus Open Invitational. In 1979 the tournament became the Bay Hill Citrus Classic and, by 1996, was known as the Bay Hill Invitational. Since 2007 Arnold Palmer has hosted the event.

Bay Hill has been a happy hunting ground for Tiger Woods. He's been a winner here eight times since the year 2000 and he won in both 2012 and 2013, when he finished two clear of England's Justin Rose.

 Europe will be well represented in the event with Justin Rose back to try and improve on his second place in 2013. He'll be supported by a strong cast list of players from this side of the pond including, Henrik Stenson, Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and the on-form Jamie Donaldson.

The course at Bay Hill was designed by Dick Wilson and Joe Lee in 1961, though Arnold Palmer completed a redesign in 2009 that added two shots to the par and repositioned almost every bunker. The layout has hosted 32 PGA Tour events over the years. It used to be ranked as one of the very hardest courses on the PGA Tour circuit and, although a little easier as a par 72, the average score still tends to be almost a full shot over par.

A key to success at Bay Hill is mastering the par-5s. In his wins of 2012 and 2013, Tiger Woods led the field in par-5 scoring.

The weather for the week looks set fair. It should allow for some good scoring and, with luck, there'll be no storm delays to contend with.

Player Watch:

In the absence of Woods there will be support for the on-form Bubba Watson and last year's runner-up Justin Rose. But who might spring a surprise at Bay Hill this week?

Gary Woodland - He's currently leading the overall driving rank on the PGA Tour and that could be important to success here. He can bomb it out there, so the par-5s should be easy pickings. He was tied eighth last week and looks to be on the verge of finding his best form.

Ryan Moore - He has a good record at Bay Hill with a tied fourth in 2012 his best result. He's won on the PGA Tour this season and has three further top-10s to his name.

Robert Garrigus - Will look to bounce back from the disappointment of blowing a 54-hole lead last week. He's another power player who will aim to take advantage of the long holes at Bay Hill.

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