I hope you all had a fantastic week on and off the golf course and welcome to a new edition of our weekly newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest news within the walls of Knock Golf Club.
Enjoy this week's read!
Pro's news
Professionals Prize
My Professionals Prize was a washout last weekend with the lashing rains closing the course for most of the weekend.
Check out the video, this will explain why we were closed this weekend.
Due to this severe weather and course closures, my Professionals Prize Competition will be played this Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October.
Those members eligible to compete in the McMullan Cup and did not complete their round on Friday will have the opportunity to do so again this weekend. Due to the fixture changes the Autumn Series will be postponed by one week.
As always if you need any help with Saturday tee times just give us a call at the pro shop.
Course news
Chris Moutray In His Natural Habitat
As the season draws to an end I would like to thank Chris Moutray (greens Convenor) for all his hard work this year. In and around the putting green has looked magnificent with the planting and timeless looking after of many new plants. The area behind the 3rd and 4th greens look spectacular, also mainly due to Chris’s hours of labour.
Thanks Chris, the place looked great all year and I know for a fact it won’t stop there!
New Course Information Line Now In Use
The new number to dial for latest course information is 07392 991512 the old one is now deleted.
Social news
Social Events
Thursday 3rd October (and every Thursday in October) - Thrifty Thursdays! - Buy one main course and get a second at half price
Friday 4th October - Poker Night and Curry Club
Saturday 5th October - Steak Night
Friday 11th October - Tiny Life Quiz - Full House - Please confirm your booking with Bar or Caterer - No catering after 6:30 PM
Sunday 20th October - Jazz Carvery with Ken Haddock and John McCullough - Book early!
Saturday 26th October - Elvis Tribute Night with Jim Brown
All bookings please call 02890 480915.
Junior golf
Golf Ball SOS
I would like to thank those members who have left their old golf balls for the junior section. The balls are used for group practice and teaching sessions. You can leave any with us in the pro shop.
Fitting day
TaylorMade Fitting Day - Thursday 10th October
I’m pleased to announce we will have one more TaylorMade Fitting Day at Knock. They will have all their product on show including the new wedges just released.
Also if you purchase an M6 or M5 driver you will receive 2 DOZEN TP5 BALLS FREE!
As the wetter and colder conditions set in NOW is the time to check your grips.
Pictured below is my Grip Bar full of all the latest grips from top-end Golf Pride to budget level, we have grips to suit everyone.
Part of our service is a FREE fitting so pop in and ask to have a look... we also pride ourself on our next day turnaround or even a ‘while you wait’ service!
FootJoy Base Layers
The layering concept is the big term in golf clothing, pictured below is the new FootJoy base layers, no more multilayers to keep the heat in!
Try one of these they are great for autumn/winter golf and they look great too!
Second-Hand Clubs
I have a few great second-hand clubs available in the pro shop, check out the pictures below:
- Titleist TMB/AP2
- Cobra 3 wood
- Range of great used putters
Pop in and have a look!
Adapt your game for winter
Just because the weather has turned chillier and course conditions are beginning to get trickier, it doesn’t mean you need to hibernate your clubs for the winter. In fact, quite the opposite, as a couple of simple adaptations to the way you play will ensure you continue to get the most out of your game.
Putting
The putting surface is finely cut throughout summer and although our greenkeepers continue to do an excellent job in winter, the grass tends to remain slightly longer in the colder months thus requiring a bit more oomph to get the ball to the hole.
Clothing
The latest golf-specific clothing retains heat whilst remaining incredibly lightweight so you have complete freedom of movement on the course. So, leave the baggy jacket at home and make sure you have some of the latest golf attire in the bag.
Change your ball?
Maybe it’s time to go for a golf ball that prioritises distance in the winter? We all know that the ball doesn’t travel or roll as far in the wetter months, so pop in to see us next time you are at the club and we can guide you through the best options available.
It's not uncommon for brands to launch their products as the greatest thing since sliced bread, however, if you like to play a ball that has an ultra-soft feel and doesn't shirk its responsibilities off the tee or around the green, then the brand new TruFeel could well make a justified claim to that title.
Who says you can't have everything all at once?
We were pleasantly surprised when we gave the new TruFeel a try. It not only replaces the popular DT TruSoft in Titleist's range, but we think it's a considerable upgrade too.
We'll leave it to you to make your mind up when you give this ball a try, but it certainly combines an incredibly soft feel with impressive distance.
Pop in-store to pick up yours today; in the meantime, click the link below to find out more.
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