Andrew Greenbank

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we have all the latest news and events from here at Preston Golf Club, we review a thrilling week at Augusta National, we ease your concerns over your data protection, and we explore which golf ball would be the ideal choice for you.

Enjoy the read.

Data protection

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Recently, you may have seen a few requests in our weekly emails asking you to create your golfing profile or confirm your email address for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) purposes.

As you might be aware, GDPR is new legislation coming into effect at the end of May, so we are taking the opportunity now to update your details. Not only does this give us the chance to confirm that we have your correct information, but it also provides us with the ability to personalise your weekly emails to suit your golfing preferences. If you have not yet updated your details, please do so now. It will take you less than a minute.

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Pro's news

Is the price right?

This week we have had lots of golfers looking at new equipment and purchases ahead of the competitive season.

We have delighted to hear how our prices match up and beat our competition.
Below are a few examples of how your Pro Shop is doing on price (our price shown first) –

£139 Under Armour Spieth 2 shoes - £159 competitor
£125 Titleist Vokey SM7 - £139.99 competitor
£159 Odyssey O Works putter - £169 competitor
£429 Callaway Rogue - £429 competitor

These are just a few comparisons that show how your Professional Shop matches or beats on price, and that’s before you benefit from PGA Professional advice from the team who care about your golf.

Please give us the chance to say YES.

Studio news

Have you an hour spare?

With people’s time in such demand, one of the most popular choices for golfers this week has been an hour in the simulator. Two golfers can whizz around 18 holes in the simulator so its definitely worth thinking about if you have an hour to spare.

Working on your game in the warmth. Does'nt get better than that. If you are interested in booking a session then call us on 01772 700022 or click here to book now.

Competition news

We have our winners

Our Professional’s Winter Series concluded last week with the grand finale.

Around 20 golfers played to see who could become champion over 18 holes playing individual stableford. Micheal Parkin played a fantastic round and is our 2017/18 professionals Winter Series Champion.

An additional prize this year is given to the league winner. Nigel Taylor topped the table with some very consistent play throughout the Winter.

Congratulations to both Micheal and Nigel from the Professional team.

Course news

Dan deserves a medal

Our ball collector Dan, has been hand collecting balls since September 2017 as the wet ground conditions do not allow us to use the machine collector.

The problem we are having just now, is that most balls are still plugging, collections have to be by hand, we are very busy and usage has rocketed to normal Summer levels.
Collection staff start work early but a job that would take 3 hours is currently taking over 6 hours.

I ask members to please bare with us during these times.

Shop news

Biggest range of footwear in the area

Shoe trade in offer

We have filled up the shelves with some fantastic golf shoes this year. With over 100 pairs in stock there is lots of choice to pick from.

We have filled up the shelves with some fantastic golf shoes this year.

With over 100 pairs in stock there is lots of choice to pick from.

Below you can see the limited time offers to take advantage of (offer applies to in stock shoes only).

FootJoy Dry Joy Tour = £20 trade in allowance

FootJoy Pro/SL = £20 trade in allowance

FootJoy Contour-Fit = £10 trade in allowance

Adidas Tour 360 = £15 trade in allowance

Under Armour Spieth 2 = £20 trade in allowance

Ladies FootJoy and adidas = £10 trade in allowance on all models in stock

Get with the times

If you're not using a Lithium battery with your electric trolley then why not? They charge quicker, last longer and work out far cheaper in the long run than standard Lead Acid alternatives. Right now we're offering you £25 when you trade-in your old battery against a new Lithium one - a fantastic opportunity to save yourself some money.

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Your loyalty is rewarded

Orders are coming in thick and fast for this great offer. Don’t miss out and order yours today.

Alongside Titleist we are running an offer which is too good to miss.

Purchase 3 dozen Pro V1 or V1x balls and get a 4th dozen FREE. Your balls can be personalised FREE of charge.

Click here to place your order now.

Last chance for FREE TaylorMade balls

This is the perfect way to stock up on balls for the season ahead, whilst making a nice saving at the same time. When you order three dozen TP5 or TP5x golf balls from our website, we will give you one dozen FREE. What makes this offer even better is that you can personalise these balls at no extra cost - what will you put on yours?

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TaylorMade 4-for-3 - £44.99 - last chance

Product spotlight

Under Armour Spieth 2

We are now holding stock of the new Under Armour Spieth 2 shoe. As the name suggests, three-time major winner Jordan Spieth has been influential in the Spieth 2's design.

If you're after a shoe that's worn by the very best and designed for improved performance, the Spieth 2 is a must try. If you are interested in trying this fantastic shoe then come in store now. We will be happy to help.

These shoes come with a 2 year waterproof warranty.

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Weekend special offer

This weekend we are offering these shoes at £139.00 (£20.00 LOWER THAN OUR ONLINE COMPETITORS)

Masters review

Reed more about it

There's nothing quite like turning on the TV at the beginning of April to watch the very best golfers tackle one of the hardest courses in the world. With pristine fairways, treacherous greens and flowers in full bloom, Augusta National looked nothing short of a golfing paradise once again over the weekend.

The 2018 Masters tournament had it all. From Tom Watson's highlight reel Par-3 Contest triumph and Finau's ankle popping hole-in-one celebration on Wednesday, to Garcia's four shots into the water on the 15th the first day proper, to Jordan Spieth's near course record and Patrick Reed's maiden Major victory on Sunday.

Each day had its own story but the week belonged to the young American who collected his first Green Jacket thanks to belittling Augusta's par-5s over the first three days (-13 for 12 holes) and a series of clutch putts on Sunday afternoon, none more so than on his final two holes to win by one from Rickie Fowler.

No penalty

Golf can be a frustrating game at the best of times, but incurring a penalty stroke when you’ve accidentally done something wrong seems very unfair, especially when that one stroke could be the difference between getting a handicap cut or not.

Current Rules
Under the current Rules of Golf, if you accidentally nudge your ball while addressing it you incur a one-stroke penalty and must replace it (18-2). The only exception relates to if it is accidentally moved in the process of marking it. In this case, it must be replaced and there is no penalty (20-1).

New Rules from 2019
The new proposed rule (13.1c) states there will no longer be a penalty for accidentally causing your ball to move on the green and you must replace it on its original spot.

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Let us make it simple for you

We pride ourselves on being the only place you need to go for your golfing needs, which is especially true for golf balls. But we also realise that because we offer a wide range, it can be hard to know which model is right for your game.

Tour performance

The TaylorMade TP5 and lower spinning TP5x offer excellent performance from tee-to-green, which is why they’re the choice of top players like Rory McIlory and Justin Rose. Each of its five layers has been specifically designed to help an aspect of your game, whether that's driver distance, spin or feel.

Perfect for slower swingers

The TaylorMade Project (a) and Project (s) balls make it easier for slower swingers to generate distance. Like TP5, Project (a) has a urethane cover that creates greenside spin, plus the same aerodynamic dimple pattern, while the Project (s) feels even softer on full shots.

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Head to Augusta in 2019

There are some things that you have to do at least once in your lifetime, and visiting Augusta National for the Masters is certainly on this list. Luckily for you, our partnership with Your Golf Travel means that we can offer you the following packages for 2019:

Practice Round Experience

Flights
3 Nights Accommodation
Monday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £1675pp

Tournament Experience

Flights
4 Nights Accommodation
Saturday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £2595pp

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Video of the Week

Callaway brought out the brand new Rogue driver this year to sit alongside the hugely successful Epic in their line-up for 2018, but what's the difference between the two? Watch this video as Foremost TV sheds light on exactly that…

I hope you enjoyed reading the newsletter, and have a good weekend.

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