Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. It’s been a busy week here in the Proshop as we have had yet more Autumn/Winter deliveries. We often talk about the incredible advances in equipment technology but there have been incredible advances in clothing too! Take a look at my features below.

Also in this week's email we look at a ridiculous record set on the PGA Tour over the weekend, we have a tutorial video from Andy Sullivan, and we also look at the most underused club in your golf bag.

Enjoy the read.

18 holes in how long?

Slow play and rounds regularly taking over four hours is a problem across the world, and if you watch any golf on TV you’ll be well aware that it can be over five hours before professionals eventually walk off the 18th green. That said, this weekend saw a record on the PGA Tour for the fastest ever round, recorded by Wesley Bryan who completed his final round in just one hour 29 minutes – and shot a two-under 69 in the process. To put things into perspective, the group behind Bryan was on the 8th hole at the time he birdied the 18th. Quite impressive.

We've got it covered

With the cooler more inclement weather you will be glad to know we have every element covered for you from waterproof suits, fleeces, windproofs, winter gloves, hats and so on all with great technology.

Our ranges include Galvin Green, Under Armour, adidas, Rohnisch and ProQuip. Proving very popular so far are the winter trousers we have from Under Armour for the Men and Rohnisch for the ladies. These are absolutely fantastic garments and so comfortable to play in. Make sure you try some on and discover how good they feel. We always enjoy it when people come out the changing room with them on as nearly everyone does a little dance because they feel so good.

Another popular item has been the quilted gilets and jackets on offer from ProQuip,Under Armour and Rohnish.

For more information on the new ProQuip range take a look at my Gear Focus section below and then pop in to the shop and see for yourself. 

Don't forget your shoes

Whilst it is important and beneficial to wear appropriate clothing to play in, it is also important not to neglect your shoes and also their grip. There are many of you enjoying spikeless shoes as well as shoes with softspikes but whichever you use their grip will still need checking. Whilst the course is holding up well to the high rainfall we have experienced lately, the ground conditions are quite soft in places. It is not just walking when you need grip but also during your swing too.

You might need to think again at this time of year about comfort vs. grip, but with a little help you can have both. 

Please feel free to call in and let us check your shoes and we will gladly replace your studs while you wait if they need replacing. 

Range news

The range will be closed all day on Monday due to the need to thoroughly unplug balls and carry out some maintenance work too. The ground is incredibly wet and many of the shots hit on the range are now plugging. The short game green will remain open should anyone wish to still practice their short game.

Thank you for your understanding whilst this work takes place.