Welcome to this week's newsletter, bringing you all the latest news and offers from here at Long Ashton GC. We hope you're having a great week on and off the golf course.
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Upcoming events
Wednesday, 29 May
- Junior Club Championships 36 holes (RND 1)
(1st Tee - 09:00 to 09:30 – 11th Tee - 11:00 to 11:30)
- Junior Club Championships 36 holes (RND 2)
(1st Tee - 12:30 to 13:30 – 11th Tee - 14:30 to 15:30)
Thursday, 30 May
- Ladies Medal & Vets Muriel Button
(1st Tee - 09:15 to 11:30 - 11th Tee - 11:15 to 13:30)
Friday, 31 May
- Junior B&D match v Farrington (Home)
(1st Tee- 15:15 to 16:00 – 11th Tee 17:15 to 18:00)
Saturday, 1 June
- Club Championships & Boyd Cup (36 Holes)
(Course reserved all day)
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It's a rollover
The twos pot monies from the 9-hole competition played on Thursday, 23 May will roll over into the pot for the next one as there were no twos on that day.
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How often should you change your wedges?
On average most golfers change their wedges on a similar lifecycle to irons - about two and a half to three years.
That’s because there isn’t really a definitive guideline on when you should change your equipment and some tour pros use certain clubs for years if they are performing well.
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However, it would be good to know when your equipment stops performing as well as it should.
For example, we all get our car tyres changed in a while when they start to go bald and the grooves are non-existent.
Therefore, when you relate this to your wedges, we can think of the grooves a little bit like the tyres on our cars. When the tyres get worn, the stopping distances increase.
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While PGA Tour pros are afforded the luxury of changing wedges whenever they want to, you’re likely limited by budget. Therefore, our suggestion would be to change your wedges every 50 to 75 rounds depending on your budget and practice routine. As you can see from the picture above, old grooves on your wedge have a major knock on effect with the performance.
If you would like further guidance on how to assess your wedges, then visit the Professional Shop for some professional advice.
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Look after your course
When it comes to repairing pitchmarks there is a right way to repair them that really aids their recovery. This is one of the simplest actions to remember when you’re playing golf, if you see a pitchmark please repair it. |
You should take your ball mark repair tool and insert the prongs into the turf at the edge of the depression. Do NOT insert the prongs into the depression itself, but at the rim of the depression. Then push the edge of the ball mark toward the centre, using your ball mark repair tool in a gentle twisting motion. Do not insert and attempt to push up the depression as this only leads to tearing the root and killing the grass.
Next time you’re out playing Long Ashton or any course for that matter try and do your bit to help us deliver smooth, firm and true greens this year.
After all, it’s for your benefit!
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Deal of the Week!
Callaway Epic Flash Tour Staff bag
Was £349 - NOW £319
Tour branding, magnetic GPS pocket, integrated umbrella sleeve, full-length apparel pockets and Callaway’s Epic Flash colour scheme make the 2019 Tour Staff Bag a must have for any golfer!
- Callaway Tour Branding
- 10", 6-way Top with Velour-wrapped Dividers
- 9 Pockets including a Velour-lined Valuables
- Pocket, Magnetic Closure Rangefinder/GPS Pocket
- Fully Integrated Umbrella Sleeve
- Perfect Balance Base
- Colour Matching Rain Hood
- Weight: 11 lbs
To reserve, please call us on 01275 392229 or click here to get in touch. |
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Product Spotlight
Spikeless Golf Shoes v Spiked Golf Shoes
The choice is yours and based on personal preference!
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 | | Spiked | Traction: These shoes are your traditional looking golf shoes that have plastic claws on the bottom. Think of the golf courses and conditions you normally play in. If you’re on a hilly course that will provide awkward lies and tough angles, spiked shoes are the way to go. The spikes on the bottom will provide slightly better stability than rubber nubs like on spikeless.
Course Condition: If you’re playing in the rain or on a damp surface these will help you not slide about when you are swinging at full speed.
Longevity: A sometimes overlooked advantage to spiked shoes is that when the spikes wear down, you can replace them. Provided the rest of the shoe is properly cared for, this can lead to the spiked shoes lasting longer.
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 | | Spikeless | The development of spikeless shoes has come very far in the past few years. Mainly because of their convenience. You can now buy spikeless shoes that look like traditional golf shoes.
Versatility: Thanks to the lack of spikes, you can put them on at the house, get to the course and walk to the first tee or range and start your round. You can walk straight from the 18th green to the bar with no problems (provided the club house allows it) Because they are “spike-less” the little rubber nubs don’t damage floors.
Comfort: Spike-less shoes offer more comfort, with their casual design and the lack of large spikes on the soles. Spike-less shoes also tend to be lighter in weight, aiding to the comfort levels.
Balance: Since cleats on spiked golf shoes protrude from the outsole, golfers might notice a slightly elevated feel when walking and addressing the ball.
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The best solution would be to have a pair of Spiked golf shoes during the winter months where the course would typically be wet. Then rotate them in the summer with a pair of spikeless shoes. This is also dependent on which types of courses/conditions you play on.
We have a wide range of spiked and spikeless golf shoes in the Professional Shop. Therefore, our Professional team can advise you on what shoes suit you best. |
Titleist Limited Edition Bag Promotion
Throughout May and June Titleist are running a promotion leading up to the US Open. Titleist has been the “#1 Ball in Golf” for many years and its also been the #1 Golf ball at the US Open for 71 straight years.
As you can see in the picture there is a limited- edition Titleist Mid Staff bag up for grabs and it could be yours!
All you need to do is simply purchase ANY dozen Titliest golf balls to enter your name on the grid. Your name / number on the grid will then be added to the draw and we will pick out a lucky winner on the Wednesday before the US Open.
Good Luck.
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The term 'gapping' is commonly used to refer to the yardage distance between each of the wedges in your bag. We want to break this thought process and get you to think about gapping for your entire set, because any unequal gaps between clubs will have a detrimental impact on your game. |
Gapping at the top end One part of your set that needs careful consideration is how you transition from your irons into your woods. Lots of golfers struggle to hit their longer irons and instead opt for a replacement hybrid or driving iron, which can lead to large gaps between clubs if you're not careful. So, what's the solution? Well, take advantage of our services and professional advice, and we'll make sure you have the perfect club/s to fill any gaps at the top end of your bag. |
What are your options? TaylorMade recognised the problem that many golfers have in this area and brought GAPR to market to help them fix it. There is a GAPR Hi option, which is most like a hybrid in shape and offers extreme distance with a high trajectory. This is followed by GAPR Mid, which is somewhere between a hybrid and a long iron. It offers a slightly lower trajectory than the Hi and is perfect for hitting off tees or off the deck. Finally, the GAPR Lo is for the better ball strikers as its smaller profile provides excellent shot-shaping and workability from a penetrating trajectory. |
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