The snow came and the cool weather continues. At least that has seen more golfers getting out on the course, coming to the Academy and using the bar.

Yesterday I was chatting with our President who is a member of Royal St Davids in Wales. This is a fantastic links course and I was surprised to hear that they have only been open a few days since Christmas. So if links courses with typically well draining sandy soil are having problems this winter I feel all credit is due to Andy Merry and his team for the huge efforts they make to ensure our course stays open.

Many of you will know that ball collection on the driving range at the moments is very difficult. We have been collecting by hand for the last 4 months and 90% of the balls are plugged. If any members can spare a couple of hours to assist Dan with a collection, please speak to Andrew or James.

This Sunday, the range will open at 12 noon as both James and Dan will be on the field from 8am trying to get on top of things. If you can spare some time on Sunday, please let us know.



I thought I would wet your appetite with a few images of whats new in 2016 

Golfers Who Know, Speak to their Pro!

 

Pre-Season stock clearance continues 

Sale time at Preston with some amazing offers

Galvin Green Gore-tex jackets 30% off
Ladies clothing 50% off
Galvin Green polo's, layers and insulas 40% off
ECCO shoes 30% off
Nike apparrel 40% off    
Puma footwear 40% off
All golf bags 20% off
PING G30 drivers £50 off
£25   off   Scotty Cameron 
Vokey wedges £30 off    
Callaway XR pro driver £100 off    
Cleveland wedges £40 off
UnderArmour 30% off
Sale rail items now 70% off
£20 off    Odyssey putters 

These offers are whilst stocks last / not available on ordered items.



Are You Custom Fit Ready For 2016? 

Golf club custom fitting has become increasingly popular since the turn of the century, offering golfers the chance to personalise their specifications so their clubs work in unison with key factors like their height, swing speed, and technique. 

Golf club custom fitting used to be a luxury just for the professionals, but with it now so widely available for amateurs.

Here at Preston Golf Club we offer the largest selection of Custom Fit options in the area. 

 

Our iron fitting options include - PING, Callaway, Cobra, Titleist, King LTD Cleveland
Woods and Hybrid fitting options include - Titleist, Cobra, PING King LTD, Callaway 
Wedge fitting options include - Titleist, Vokey, Callaway MacDaddy, Mizuno, PING Gorge
Putter fitting options include - Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, PING

So why get your custom fitted by us? We use FlightScope dopplar radar launch monitor to help get the data required to fit properly. Shaft acceleration profiles help me select best shaft for your swing during the fitting. When comparing the two graphs you will see a change to the upward movement of the line. Finding a shaft that offers the upward fish hook profile will actually reduce a golfers slice.

I will spend 1 hour carrying out an introductory fitting where we will discuss your needs and put into test a large number of clubs. You will leave with the 3 best performers to test on the course, hit off turf and practice with. You will return after 10 days for the follow up final fitting when we will put the best 2 head to head using FlightScope, decide on the product, complete length, lie, grip fit and discuss set composition to match your needs.

Your clubs are then ordered with the chosen manufacturer and then built from components to match your specification. The cost of your new equipment will compete with our competitors and no charge is applied to the comprehensive fitting process we offer. Please feel free to pop in and discuss this further if you feel the need for us to assist you in this area.

We will check your lie angles and lofts (the only chargeable item would be if your grips need replacing) This offer is open to the first 25 customers to click here. Then, bring your clubs in and collect them the next day with all the work complete.

Whilst on the subject of M.O.T, many of you have taken up my teaching offer of - 10 lesson package for £100.00 These lessons must be used by the end of March 2016. James Milligan continues to offer the 3 for £30 golf lesson package which is very popular within the members.

 

Professional Winter Series 

Saturday, 16 January - Individual Stableford 

Winner - Luke Baptise 46 points 2nd - Alan Preece 45 points 3rd - Dave Hull 45 points ACPO

All scores, league table and prize values are posted on the members section of the club website. The more that are in it, the more you win! Please find the series dates below and winner details 

Event 1 - November, 14 Individual Stableford - N Taylor 
Event 2 - November, 21 4BBB Stableford - M Noblett & A Mclean 
Event 3 - November, 28 Team Texas - A Simpson & D Arkwright 
Event 4 - December, 12 Individual Stableford - N Taylor 
Event 5 - 2016 January, 2 4BBB Stableford - M Noblett & D Hull 
Event 6 - January, 9 Team Texas Scramble - CANCELLED 
Event 7 - January, 16 Individual Stableford 
Event 8 - January, 30 4BBB Stableford 
Event 9 - February, 6 Team Texas Scramble 
Event 10 - February, 13 4BBB Stableford 
Event 11 - Date TBC - Grand Final - Those who qualify via league points will play individual stableford to decide the Winter Series Champion for 2015/16

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the professional staff.