Mark Rogers

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. With the daylight hours nicely increasing it has been great to see even more members playing and practising too. This is always an exciting time of the year heading towards Spring and the enthusiasm around the club is wonderful.

Enjoy the read!

Pro's news

Trackman has arrived here at York GC

We take great pride in the shop and services we provide here and are constantly looking at how to improve what we offer. Our aim is to ensure that being a member at York Golf Club means you have access to the best facilities available and your golfing needs are attended to in the best possible way.

Some of you will have noticed that when watching golf on the TV there are a lot of orange boxes near the players when they are practising – a Trackman

Trackman is used by 85 of the world’s top 100 golfers and not one of them is paid to do so – they simply use it because it is the best launch monitor there is.

Whilst we have used a great launch monitor for the last 6 years investing in a Trackman allows us to take our customer experience to a new level with regards to lessons, fittings and assessments

Using dual radar Trackman captures a variety of information about both the club and the ball including:

Smash Factor / Spin Rate / Launch Angle / Carry / Ball Speed

Club Speed / Dynamic Loft / Attack Angle / Club Path / Face Angle

(Further details are here https://trackmangolf.com/what-we-track)

In addition to this information Trackman also offers other various features

Optimizer

The ‘Optimizer’ feature shows the true potential distance of any given shot.

You can also see which parameters you may need to work on and how to train towards the perfect shot.

Combine test

The Combine test is a fantastic way to assess your game to discover strengths and weaknesses. Throughout the test you hit 60 shots from 60 yards up to driver at set distances.

Each shot is tracked and given a score relating to proximity of target.

Optimizer

At the end of the shots you are given a detailed report which you can compare to others if you wish but more importantly discover what you need to work.

Gapping session

During a gapping session you will hit every club in your bag to discover exactly how far they carry and how far the total distance for each club is too.

Essential information but also a great way to check your club yardages are correctly spaced out.

Video Capture

Videos of swings can be recorded and used alongside the club and ball data. Swings can also be compared to previous swings by the same pupil or even compared to Tour Professionals.

Trackman Reviews

Here’s what Pete Renton from www.glencorgolf.com had to say about having a Trackman Lesson

‘What we feel in our golf swings can be completely different to what actually happens in reality so anything that can tell us what we are actually doing can only be beneficial.

For anyone who wants to really see what is happening with their swing then book a lesson with Mark or Tom and take advantage of using the Trackman system they have just got. This product is used by virtually every top golfer and coach in the world and the information it provides is just unbelievably helpful.

It’s so much easier to understand what you need to do to improve if the numbers on the machine are telling you what you are doing at the moment. It’s not just for golf nerds like me but I genuinely believe that every golfer would benefit from using the information it provides and on top of that it’s fun too!’

Custom Fitting

The investment made with Trackman enables us to offer an unrivalled fitting experience in the area. In addition to comparing your existing clubs to other models the fitting session also provides an in depth look at how to achieve your best results more often through the use of the information Trackman provides.

Typically a custom fit session will take up to 40 minutes and for those going on to purchase a product within the next 14 days the charge for the fitting will be deducted from the transaction. For those not purchasing as a result of the fitting they will have been given useful information regarding their club or technique on how to improve performance so it will still be money well spent.

For details of prices on lessons and services available please click here.

M5 & M6 Driver Long Drive Competition Feat. Team TaylorMade

Shop news

Lots of Deliveries

TaylorMade M5 & M6 products

TaylorMade TP5 ball – Ricky Fowler has just joined the many using this ball and did well last week!

Callaway Epic Flash, Big Bertha and Apex ranges

Odyssey Stroke Lab putters

PING G410 range of clubs

PROV1 balls

Skechers range of shoes for Men and Ladies – Sketchers were enormously popular last year and we have an even larger selection this year

We also have some amazing final reductions on our Autumn/Winter clothing.

Don’t miss out on 50% off Adidas clothing, plus many other offers available in store.

We have all the latest clubs from the suppliers available to carry out fittings so you can discover for yourself what all the buzz is about!

Click here to arrange a fitting.

Ladies news

Save the Date

We will be hosting a Ladies Fashion show on Wednesday 13th March. Rohnisch and Swing Out Sister will be showing their ranges and there will be some exciting offers for those attending

Tickets are £5 which includes bringing a guest along and a glass of wine each

Starts at 7pm

Coaching news

Lesson & Fitting Structure

Custom fitting session (approx. 40 mins) - £25

Includes all club data and club specifications,

Plus a few tips and pointers on how to improve your overall performance.

**Please note – The fitting charge will be deducted from any clubs purchased as a result of the custom fitting session.**

Gapping Session (40 mins) - £35

We will go through your whole bag and give you both the carry and total distances for all of your clubs.

This information can be vital while playing golf and is sure to improve your scores knowing exactly how far your clubs go.

Trackman Combine Test (1 Hour) - £45

These test you at each element of your game from 60yds up to driver. It will highlight your strengths and weaknesses in your game and give a great platform to start improving your weaker areas. All the data can be sent to you and when you do the test again you can identify improvements you have made and which areas to work on next.

Lesson Structures

Individual lesson Prices

Mark

30 minute lesson - £28

On course playing lesson - £50

30 minute lesson - £23

On course playing lesson - £40

4x 30minute lesson package

Mark - £100

TJ - £80

4x 30 minute lesson + Playing lesson

Mark - £130

TJ - £110

**Trackman Package**

4x 30 minute lessons
1x on course playing lesson
2x Trackman combine tests
1x Gapping Session
20x Range tokens

Mark - £299

TJ - £249

Click here and get in touch if you would like to book, or call us on 01904 490304

Tour news

Mickelson has his eye-in

Phil Mickelson endured a frustrating wait to record his fifth AT&T Pebble Beach title last weekend. Following a delayed start to Sunday's final round due to a hailstorm, Mickelson rolled back the years by executing shot after shot to find himself three ahead with just two holes remaining, before getting forced off the course due to bad light.

With just 'lefty' and 54-hole leader Paul Casey taking to the course on Monday, a Mickelson win was all but a formality with just the final two holes left to navigate. And so it proved.

Arguably, the most impressive feat of the week came during Mickelson's opening round, when he managed to hit every single fairway for the first time in over two decades. We all know that splitting the fairway from the tee is a sure-fire way to take shots off your game, but we also know it is no easy task. Practice makes perfect but if you find yourself going wayward more often than not, or just want to tidy up your game, then come and have a chat with us to enhance your chances of staying out of the rough.

Couldn't live without it

More and more golfers are placing their trust in GPS equipment to help them on the course, providing key yardages to hazards and greens on every hole. If you’re yet to take advantage of this technology then you really are missing out, so here are a couple of our favourite products for you to cast an eye over...

Garmin Approach S10 Watch

This is the perfect accessory to help you get your exact yardage to the green with nothing more than a glance at your wrist. Sleek, lightweight and comfortable, the S10 GPS watch provides yardages to the front, back and middle of the green on over 41,000 courses worldwide, on top of hazards and doglegs, giving you all the key information you need to play better golf.

Garmin Approach G80 Device

Now this is something special. The Approach G80 is a handheld GPS device that gives you colour maps of every hole as well as key distances to greens and hazards. In addition, its integrated Launch Monitor not only tracks key data such as clubhead speed and estimated distance, but it comes with four game modes to enhance your practice time at the range.

shop Garmin's range >

The agony of choice

Spikeless golf shoes have come a long way in recent years, with the myth that they offer considerably less traction than cleated models a thing of the past. Here we showcase a model of each option that we particularly like, both of which you can buy through us.

Cleated: FootJoy UltraFIT Boa

Brand new for 2019, this lightweight and waterproof shoe from FootJoy is set to be one of the best performing shoes of the year.

The main talking point of this good-looking shoe is its Boa Fit System, which delivers precise comfort and control in just a few rotations of the dial for the perfect fit each and every time.

Spikeless: FootJoy Pro/SL

This shoe has been one of the best spikeless shoes on the market for several years now, with a whole bunch of Tour players opting for Pro/SL.

A 3-piece outsole enhances both the cushioning and stability you'll experience with these on, whilst a range of stunning colourways makes this stylish shoe one of the best yet.

view the range >

Spotlight: PING G410 irons

When it comes to irons, there aren't many brands with the pedigree and continued dominance as PING, which is partly down to their fantastic custom fitting solution that we have in-store.

Entering their range for 2019 is this phenomenal G410 iron, which is the one iron within PING's range that is suited to all levels of golfer. Forgiving, powerful and high launching, click on the button below to learn more about this impressive option.

watch our video >

Motocaddy M-Series electric trolley range

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

The York Golf Club
Lords Moor Lane
Strensall
York
YO32 5XF

Phone: 01904 490304

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