The dreaded mud ball
Who's had one of these recently? It's bound to happen at some point over the winter, so rather than curse your luck and resort to hit and hope, follow our advice and you may just avoid bogey or worse.
When you're faced with a mud ball in the rough this winter and you're not able to clean it as you would be on the fairway, you're going to find that the ball will fly through the air with much less spin. So…
1. Select a club or landing area that will cater for your shot releasing towards the target
Some of the mud is bound to disperse on impact, but it's impossible to predict which direction it will fly in. Therefore…
2. Take a neutral aim and commit to the swing like normal
There is obviously going to be a degree of luck whatever you do, but unless you have to, don't take on any difficult flags.
Try putting this into action. For other tips and drills, and winter lesson requests, contact us here - or speak to one of the team in the shop.
Seniors Texas Scramble
Last weeks Seniors event took place in the form of a Texas Scramble. Top of the pile with an extremely impressive score 56.7 was the trio of Reg Wiles, Alan Stewart and Fred Williams. Nearly four shots behind was Ian Saynor, Tim Wheeler and Tony Bradley. Third place went to Stephen Kilby, Clive Renson and Alan Phillips who were a further shot back.
Club American Greensomes
Saturdays club event took the form of an American Greensomes but was played in rather gloomy, windy and at times wet conditions. Some great scores were returned nonetheless.
The best of the bunch came from Clive Wheeler and Mike Walker with 43 points, Michael Morfitt and John Turnbull were runners up on 42 points and third place went to Rich Ponsford and George Cawse a further point back.
Black Friday Deals
Although 'Black Friday Weekend' has now finished some of the offers we ran are still current:
-All Mens Shirts - Buy One Get One Half Price (excluding crested)
-All Ladies Clothing - Buy One Get One Half Price (excluding crested)
- Srixon All Weather Glove - Two for £12
- Vokey Wedges - 25% off