James Salt

Operation 36

On Sunday we held our first official Operation 36 Challenge Match on the course. The goal is to shoot 36 or less from your division in order to win a poker chip and move on to the next division.

There are 8 divisions in total, with the first one 25 yards from the hole and the final one from the white tees, this all works alongside a weekly lesson and app-based curriculum to learn the game in your own time.

We had 28 golfers take part, with 16 only ever having 2 lessons beforehand! Everyone loved it and had a great time, with the sun shining. Before they went out, there was a real buzz with everyone socially distanced over all the 4 practice greens.

As a club, we have now created 18 new golfers that have passed through division one and trying to shoot 36 from 50 yards away. At the other end of the performance, Ellis Courtnell was unlucky, shooting 37 from Division 5, which is 200 yards! Milly Tighe graduated through Division 4, alongside Daniel Barlow who has now both caught Ellis and the three of them are getting ready for the next match on August 2nd.

To find out more about Op36 please visit the club's page at https://operation36golf.com/#/register/772

Operation 36

Tour news

A fantastic performance

Certain rounds make us mere mortals say “Wow!”.

Collin Morikawa had one of those rounds on Sunday. Justin Thomas really should have won the tournament - and when you sink a glorious putt from 50-plus feet for birdie in a playoff it’d be understandable to celebrate as you have - but, as I said, Morikawa had a “Wow!” round.

This was Morikawa's second PGA Tour victory. That might not sound too impressive as a standalone statement, but it's one more than the number of cuts he's missed so far in his youthful career. Just let that sink in for a minute.

It goes to show how consistent the top players are. So, rather than trying to hit the ball further, maybe we should all be striving for more consistency in our game? Share your thoughts with us using the button below.

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#468FCD ;text-align:left">Our recommendation to you

Being a single-figure golfer, there's a good chance that at least one club in your bag has been fitted to suit your swing. We're big advocates of custom fitting when it comes to purchasing new clubs and would encourage you to go through the process again if you're considering an upgrade to your set.

Changes over time

Whilst many of you have been custom fitted before, your specs are likely to alter over time as your swing changes.

Testing different clubs

This is the best bit about the fitting experience - trying out the latest products from multiple brand until you find the one you prefer.

Finding you the right club

It's the small tweaks that can make all the difference, something we'll do with you to ensure you walk away happy.

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You ARE good enough

A recent survey highlighted that nearly a quarter of golfers who haven’t been custom fitted before believe that they are not good enough to go through the fitting process. We're incredibly passionate about finding the best clubs for your game - no matter your golfing ability or experience - and an enjoyable fitting experience is the most effective way to do this and help you improve as a golfer.

Consistency is key

It’s nice to be able to hit the ball further and more accurately, and a custom fitting will help with that, but the main thing is to be more consistent so that your bad shots are few and far between.

Testing different clubs

This is the most enjoyable part for any golfer - trying out the latest equipment from different brands. It's not just about what performs best, but also about what you prefer in both looks and feel.

Finding you the right club

Once we have a club that you particularly like, we'll look at the finer details with you so it's perfectly set-up for your game. We appreciate it's a big purchase, so we want to ensure you walk away happy.

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Making life easier off the tee

The average golfer will use their driver between 10-13 times per round. That means between 50-75% of holes are relying on that one club for a good start. But how do you ensure you get that good start?

Finding the right driver

First things first, if you want to find the fairway with more regularity then you need to feel comfortable with your driver. This game is made so much easier when we're confident in playing the shot at hand.

TaylorMade SIM drivers

When it comes to the TaylorMade SIM drivers, we will always be able to find you the perfect driver to enhance your game. Our favourite is the SIM Max, which is designed for straighter, more forgiving ball flights.

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Video of the Week

Products are packed full of technology to help us play better golf, but we don't often get to see it. This is why we love Callaway's Triple Track Technology; it's visible and easy to understand. The question is: does it work? Well, watch our video to find out how we got on!

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

Ringway Golf Club
Hale Mount
Hale Barns
Altrincham
WA15 8SW

Phone: 0161-980 2630

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