The Golf Team

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's news. Read on to find out more about:

Toptracer Winter League results and how you can still get involved.
Our Spooky Orange Ball promotion. Boo!
Ben’s Get Back Into Golf sessions.
Emma’s first TaylorMade Ladies Ambassador meeting.
One for our long-time readers.

Academy news

Winter League Results

There were 17 players on Tuesday night which accumulates to a £25 shop credit prize, the more players we get each week boosts the weekly prize, so try and get friends and colleagues involved in the fun!

Last nights results are as follows:

First place was shared between Mark Mack and Brian Hepworth with a nett score of 32; winning £12.50 each shop credit.

Second: Chris Ward (34).
Third: Johnny Pringle and Matt Wakeman (35).
Fourth: Hugo Baiao (36).
Fifth: Matt James (37).
Sixth: Paul Goldsmith and Abi Lamb (38).
Seventh: Jamie Gawler, Will Walsh and Danny Cornter (40).
Eighth: Jasper Ward (42).
Ninth: Joseph Cornter (50).

Points awarded for the overall standings this week whereas follows:

First place: 10 points, second place: 9 points, third place: 8 points, fourth place: 7 points, fifth place: 6 points, sixth place: 5 points, seventh place: 4 points, eighth place: 3 points, ninth place: 2 points, tenth place: 1 point.

Below are the updated league table standings...

Don’t forget you can still get involved, come along this Tuesday at 6pm to join in the fun!

BOO! A treat from us...

We are truly in the spirit of Halloween this weekend with our Orange ball promotion.

Get back into golf...

Do you know someone who’s golf clubs are getting dusty and rusty or that person who keeps talking about getting back into golf?

Well, this is for them…

Over to Our TaylorMade Ambassador…

Emma had a great first meet up with the rest of the TaylorMade Ladies Ambassador Board. The board was made of Ladies European Tour Players, national coaches, top amateurs and the industry leaders in the business.

Lots were discussed at the first meet up from how to make golf more accessible to women to how to generate more interest in TaylorMade as a brand that women can trust in and enjoy.

It was an eye-opening experience and wonderful of TaylorMade to create a space where women in the industry can meet and discuss ideas.

For those of you that have been with us from the start

WGA, if you can believe it has now been open for 4 and a half years. It’s safe to say we have grown a lot as a business in that time and so has someone else…

That’s right Darcy Gary and Emma’s firstborn celebrated her 4th birthday last weekend at the Academy.

Final chance to take advantage

We've been banging the drum on this one for a few weeks now and if you haven't already taken us up on this offer, you only have a few days left to do so.

Lots of you will be turning to your cleated golf shoes over the winter, so make sure yours are up to the task by getting some fresh new spikes on the bottom for half price!

Promotion ends this Sunday, 3 November.

find out more >

Rain, rain go away

In 2018, only January saw more rainfall in the UK than November. Not the happiest of stats to highlight, but one that indicates we'll be experiencing a few downpours in the coming weeks, making a waterproof and spacious bag vital to tackle the unpredictable British weather.

PING Hoofer Monsoon Stand Bag

We know there are times when you want to walk a brisk nine and using a trolley can get in the way. Well, this stand bag is the perfect alternative as it'll protect your clubs from the elements whilst being incredibly lightweight as to not strain your body.

PING Pioneer Monsoon Cart Bag

But for the rounds you do use an electric trolley - and we know plenty of you love doing so - this spacious cart bag is a brilliant option. Eight seam-sealed pockets, 15-way divider and nifty cart strap channel, this is one of the best cart bags around.

shop PING bags >

Know your rules: Temporary water

We can’t get away from the fact that rain is a likely occurrence in November and that means having a grasp of the rules – especially when it comes to water on the fairway – is a must for any golfer heading out to play this winter.

So, what do you do if your ball ends up in temporary water on the fairway? Well, first of all you must be sure it is actually temporary water:

It is not enough for the ground to be merely wet, muddy or soft or for the water to be momentarily visible as you step on the ground; an accumulation of water must remain present either before or after your stance is taken.

When it is clear the ball is in temporary water, this is then classed as an abnormal course condition and you are entitled to free relief.

This means you can drop the ball one club-length in the general area away from the hazard but no closer to the hole as per rule 16b. Oh, and remember to drop from knee height too!

message the team here >

Spotlight | Callaway JAWS MD5 Wedges

What we love most about Callaway is that each time a new product comes out, it performs better than the one it replaces in the range - something we certainly noticed in the latest Mack Daddy wedges.

Last time out they introduced Groove-In-Groove Technology, which is proven to produce more spin on your wedge shots. Now, they've combined this with a JAWS groove design for even more spin around the greens!

We all know how important our short game is, so pop down the shop to give these a try.

watch our review >

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