The Golf Team

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week’s newsletter, bringing you all the latest news, events and offers from Winchester Golf Academy.

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Join us for the WGA Long Drive Competition Finals and Joe Miller…

Join us on Sunday 28th April as our WGA Long Drive Competition reaches its grand finale. Thank you to everyone who has entered and congratulations to our final 16 across the men’s and ladies’ competition who will now play off to reach the final.

Men’s Quarter Finals

Brad Alland v B. Fowler

Bernie A v BA Gordon

Big Phil v Ben JG

Matt Wakeman v Pritch93

Ladies’ Quarter Finals

C. Forster v V. Kenyon

N. Hollyer v J. Richardson

v. Moodley v L. Wolfe

V. Govender v Colleen W

Come along on 28th April to support our quarterfinalists, and to see World Long Drive Champion and Callaway Golf Brand Ambassador Joe Miller in action.

Joe will be giving us a very special demonstration of his awesome driving from 12.30 - 1.30pm. Just a reminder that his longest drive in competition is 474 yards and out of competition … 560 yards!

Fitting news

Callaway Custom Fitting Day 28th April

We have just two appointments left for our Callaway Custom Fitting afternoon on Sunday 28th April. Be inspired by Joe Miller and try out the new Epic Flash Driver. It’s a great opportunity to find out how Callaway’s custom fit process and advanced flight-tracking technology can improve your game.

Call us on 01962 885254 to book your slot.

Junior news

Tri-Golf Festival to take over the Range on 2nd May...

Winchester Golf Academy is delighted to be hosting the Tri-Golf Schools Festival once again on Thursday 2nd May. This is a wonderful event for many of our local primary schools and will take up the whole range and outfield. The driving range is therefore closed to the public from 9am to 2.30pm.

The Bistro will be open as usual to everyone at 9am serving your favourite coffees, teas, breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Knowledge is power

It's one of the most glorious times of the year to be playing golf and no doubt you have noticed that more and more players are taking to the course. So, what better time than now for a quick brush up of your knowledge to make sure you don't fall foul of the updated Rules of Golf?

Here are some of the key rules that were updated for 2019:

Drop the ball from knee height NOT shoulder height
If you accidently move your ball while searching for it you can replace it with no penalty
In bunkers, you can now move loose impediments
Shoe damage on the greens can now be repaired
Search time reduced from five minutes to three
You can now putt with the flag in without penalty

Come and talk to us in the shop before you head out for your next round if you have any questions about the updated rules for 2019.

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Another way to gain distance

On the face of it, the mechanics of golf are really quite simple: the further you hit the ball, the easier it will be to get the white thing into the hole in the fewest shots. Club technology, swing changes and even work down the gym help us achieve our target of more distance, but maybe there's another way...

Could changing your ball increase your distance?

Yes, it could, and TaylorMade has been working hard to come up with a ball to help you achieve exactly this: introducing Project (s).

Without getting too technical, its multi-layer design involves a softer core and cover that really maximises distance whilst providing soft feel and great control around the greens - what a combination! What's more, you can also get the ball in a few different colour options so you really stand out on the course.

So, why not come and try TaylorMade’s Project (s) ball as it may just be the answer to your distance prayers?

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Video of the Week

Watch this video as we take a look back at the top 10 funniest moments on the European Tour in 2018. Which of these made you chuckle the most?

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend. Gary and Emma.

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