James Salt

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition to Ringway GC weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week on and off the golf course.

Well it’s May! As I’m writing this the course is closed, I can see the putting green is flooded and we have two ladies classes with potential new members coming up. This leaves me with the dilemma of cancelling the sessions (will probably stop raining) or asking them to come down and they get soaked! Both of which aren’t ideal when trying to attract new members!

On a brighter note the weather does look good from this afternoon for the rest of the week and hopefully we can see some sun for the rest of May and I can sell some polo shirts to someone that isn’t just going on holiday! Ha-Ha.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Tim Hirst

Well done to Tim Hirst after a fantastic round in the 1st Buckley Brooks, I wouldn’t want to take any of the lime light away from Tim but a new putter and a lesson the week before might have had a little bit to do with it!

Bob Whydle

We also can’t forget the other winner on the day Bob Whydle who had a fantastic hole in 1 on his way to winning as well. Congratulations to both of you and all those that qualified 1st time round for the Silver Fox K-Out and Buckley Brooks Final.

Coaching news

TrackMan 4

I’m always looking at how to improve my coaching for everyone and right now I think a great way to go is to invest in the new TrackMan 4, which has so many more offerings than the TrackMan 3 I currently have. Let’s get some good weather and lots of sales (always price matching with the internet, American Golf, generally cheaper than any stores in Trafford area) so we can all use the TrackMan 4 to improve our games.

When I do buy it I will be relaunching how my coaching takes place and what other extras you as members will be able to utilise. An idea I have is for TrackMan practice on the range which I have experimented with as it will read out what your ball or club has done, so you know if you have done a good swing or not. Also I think it would be useful to take TrackMan onto the course and hit certain shots you might be struggling with, to find out why they are happening so you know what to work on. Both these features will be designed for anyone whether you are having lessons or not.

Finally for all those that are happy with your game on the range but not seeing it on the course, take TrackMan out for a skills test for either the whole game or a certain area such as pitching, or driving/

Fitting days

Will you be coming?

We have two demo days coming up this month with both PING and TaylorMade coming to Ringway Golf Club. Firstly, we have PING coming on Monday 14th May between 3pm - 7pm. This will be your chance to try and be fitted for the brand new G400 range. Then on Wednesday 30th May between 3pm - 7pm, TaylorMade will be coming down. Again this will be your chance to try out their new products for 2018.

Both demo days will have one of their top technicians coming, so you'll get even more knowledge and help on their respectable brands.

So if you fancy treating yourself to some new golf clubs for the golfing season, then get yourself booked in as both events are appointment based only.

To book your slot, you can either give us a call in the pro shop or by clicking here.

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Promotion news

Money off a new pair of golf shoes

Our popular Shoe Trade-In is up and running once again, providing you with the opportunity to trade-in your old golf shoes for money off a new pair in-store.

It doesn't matter the age, condition or brand of golf shoe that you want to trade-in. In all honesty, the worse the better!

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It's a shoo-in

Many of you ask for our advice when buying something new in-store, so we thought we’d showcase our top shoes for 2018 in this week’s newsletter. Drumroll, please…

Skechers Focus 2

If you’re looking for a great blend of stability and comfort with a classic golf look between sporty and traditional, we think this waterproof Skechers Focus 2 shoe could be the one for you.

Skechers Elite V.3

If you’d like to add off-course versatility to your options so you
can go straight from work to the course, this Skechers Elite V.3 is a popular option thanks to its smart look and spikeless outsole.

Skechers Pro V.3

We’re fans of the Skechers Pro V.3's comfortable, waterproof leather uppers, plus we like its low profile cleats and responsive cushioning that offers grip with walking comfort.

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It's 14 clubs for a reason

This week marks the start of a series of articles where we focus on making sure that you are getting the very most out of the clubs in your bag. A key way to do this is to look at your set as one, rather than breaking it down into woods, irons and wedges.

What does your set look like?
As you know, we’re big advocates of custom fitting for golfers of all standards. Many of you have taken advantage of this and are now hitting the ball further and straighter than you ever have before.

While this is fantastic, if you’re hitting your woods further you may have been left with a fiddly gap to your longest iron; likewise, if your new irons are a club longer then you will inevitably have a gap after your PW.

Look at your clubs as a whole
It’s only by looking at your set as a whole that you’ll be able to spot and react to any gaps, meaning you’ll have a club for every shot you could face on the course.

If you’re a fan of Callaway like us, you’ll know they offer a great range of clubs to ensure you’re never stuck for options. Their Rogue driver and fairway wood offer powerful and forgiving flights, while its Rogue X hybrid comes in 18 degrees to 32 degrees so we can perfectly gap your long game.

Where are your gaps?
Callaway also offers 12 different iron models for you to try and their Mack Daddy 4 wedge comes in nine lofts between 46-64° so we can create the best set-up possible during a fitting or gapping session.

The myth that custom fitting is only for better golfers couldn't be further from the truth. Whilst the very best are looking for that extra 1%, a custom fitting for the average club golfer regularly produces results that even surprise us! Make 2018 your best golfing year yet by getting in touch via the button below.

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Video of the Week

Have you ever seen an 80-year-old grandpa boom a drive 400 yards? Well, you have now…

I hope you enjoyed my newsletter. If you need any help please contact us in the pro shop. James and the team.

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