Mark Rogers

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week we look ahead to the finale of the European Tour, cast our eye over the best wedge for distance control, and also show you some of the best golfing holidays on offer this winter.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Wow what a glorious few days it has been this week!

Whilst the weather has been great for playing golf it has also been great for our Greenstaff who have been busy with the Course Development work along with the usual duties.

The amount of feedback regarding both the course and development work has been phenomenal and the great momentum here at YGC continues.

Again this week we have welcomed more new members and for those who have friends thinking of joining I would suggest they act fast as spaces are running but this is no surprise as I doubt anyone has played on better greens this year compared to ours now and we have superb facilities too whether you would a practice or a pint!

Here are some of the latest pictures of the work regarding the development. There was also some work done regarding a pond between the 12/13th holes which should help with drainage in that area.

Competition news

Ladies Competitions

There was another great turn out for the Ladies competition on both Tuesday and Sunday. Whilst congratulating the winners I would also like to thank all the ladies too as they are more great adverts for your Pro shop services!

Very well done to Sally Cooper winning the medal on Sunday with her super score of 70. It was super to see Penny Donaldson win on Tuesday with Miranda Stephenson runner up as both ladies are only recent ‘converts’ to this wonderful game and have progressed fantastically like many others through the Academy.

Very well done also to Dawn Clegg winning the 9 hole event on Tuesday. Great first game with new irons Dawn!

Shop news

New shoes this winter?

As mentioned earlier there has been lots of great feedback regarding the greens and course but we have had some customers calling back in the shop after playing in new shoes to say how amazingly comfortable they have been!

The shoes that are proving popular are the FootJoy Contour Fit which currently have £20 off when you trade in your old pair. With a choice of 2 styles these amazing shoes net down to only £79.99 which is in incredible price for such quality shoes

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Tour news

Moliwood go to battle for top spot...

The European Tour will be hoping to match the excitement of the PGA Tour’s finale, with the Race to Dubai close to reaching its season-ending climax. Fresh from their exploits in the Ryder Cup, the ‘Moliwood’ pairing of Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood are busy occupying the top two spots, with Molinari holding a 1.4 million point lead over Fleetwood, who triumphed in the Race to Dubai last year.

Also in contention are Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, with the former looking to prove that his Ryder Cup display is well and truly forgotten. Reed will be more at home in the arid conditions than he was at Le Golf National, so he could be one to keep an eye on. It should be a great ending to what has been a memorable season.

Rules update

A bone of contention for golfers...

Double hitting is a bone of contention for golfers, as it can be difficult to tell when a playing partner has hit the ball twice. The current rule for double hitting (14-4) states that if a player strikes the ball more than once during a stroke, the player must count the stroke and add a penalty stroke for two strokes altogether.

However, with the new rules of golf coming into play on 1st January 2019, Rule 10.1a will state that if the player’s club accidentally hits the ball more than once during a single stroke, there will be no penalty. This is down to the fact that as the double hit was not the intention of the player, it was deemed unfair for the player to be penalised.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Callaway Mack Daddy 4

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Callaway's Mack Daddy 4. The MD4 has its main grooves horizontally milled for that extra precision when hitting towards tight pins. You also won't have to worry about shooting the ball over the back either, thanks to the club's Micro-Grooves, which help to boost spin further, letting you attack the pin with confidence.

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

The York Golf Club
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