Martyn Brown

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition to Wollaton Park Golf Club's weekly newsletter. We hope that you're having a good week on and off the golf course.

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Club news

Gent Invitation Day - Saturday 16th June

I will be on the 17th tee all day challenging members and their guest to beat me! Bet up to £100.00 (£10 minimum) and if you miss the green or I beat you, the amount which you bet will turn into a pro shop voucher for which you can spend. If you are lucky or skillful enough to beat me, then your bet doubles as a voucher to spend in the Pro Shop so you cannot loose. Example £100.00 bet and you beat me and hit the green turns into £200.00, miss the green or I beat you then you still get £100.00 to spend in the shop. It’s one of life's win wins.

Dominate Tinsley Wins Club Championship

Dominic Tinsley is the Wollaton Park Gents Club Champion for the second time after a decisive victory on Sunday. Dominic finished on a six under par total of 136 to win by five strokes from Ant Fleming, with Simon Cowan three shots further back in third. He was three ahead in the morning after finishing with two birdies for a 67 and consolidated his position with an afternoon 69. These were the only two rounds under 70 in the day, although great credit goes to Ant who only joined the club in April and was steadiness itself in compiling 70-71.

Players can only win one prize on the day, and in the nett category Kevin Shakesheff won with 138, Simon Newell was second on 139 and Kevin Slade third on 140. It was great to see 43 players contesting the title on a lovely day for golf, and credit goes to Martin Scothern and his team for the excellent condition of the course.

Hilary Reaches The Summit

The 2018 Ladies Club Champion is Hilary Holmes who won for the first time with a convincing nine shot victory over Sharon Harriman. The first round was at the Ladies Spring Meeting and the second last Wednesday. Congratulations Hilary.

Scratch Matchplay

A new Scratch Matchplay competition will be run this summer from the pro shop cost £5. Please sign up in the pro shop.

Taskers News

WPGC A Taskers team had an excellent result on Friday beating Beeston Fields A team 5.5 to 1.5 at Beeston. Great team performance all round apart from the PIG the only one to get stuffed he was rushed off his little porkies. Highlight of the evening the bus driver coming from four down with five to play finishing all square (his words).

Next game away to Chatsworth.

Coaching news

Lady Members of Wollaton Park Group Classes

Short game group practice sessions for Wollaton Park GC Lady Members - four weeks for £24.

Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th July 10-30-11.30 Putting, Chipping, Pitching and Bunkers
Contact Kirsty McDonald to book 07904301705 or kirsty@igolfinnottingham.co.uk.

Promotion news

Are you sorted for Father's Day?

For those of you wondering, it's this Sunday, 17th June. But our question still remains: are you sorted for Father's Day? Buying a present for someone isn't always as easy as it sounds, which is why we're helping you out this year. For just £159.99, you can buy a Garmin Approach S20 watch, in a choice of four colours, which will make the perfect gift this Father's Day.

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Which 50% are you in?

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the key to unlocking lower scores lies in improving your short game. Having the correct technique is one part of the journey to achieving this. The other is making sure your wedges are the correct grind and bounce for your swing, as well as having a set of wedges that are evenly gapped to cater for any distance.

Poorly gapped wedge system

Correctly gapped wedge system

50% of you are like the first graphic
If you’re working hard to get your handicap down to single figures, it really will pay off to dedicate more of your practice time to your short game and the shots you need to improve in the scoring zone. As you can see with the graphics above, the wrong wedge set-up can lead to an awkward 35-yard gap and more difficult half shots, which is why we always recommend a gapping session or fitting.

With PING you have plenty of options, including this popular Glide 2.0 Stealth wedge, which comes in seven different lofts between 46° and 60°. It means whether you’re looking for a two, three or four wedge set-up in your bag, we can get your yardages gapped perfectly.

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Pick it up and go

Longer days and better weather are resulting in more and more of you playing a quick nine holes in the evenings. With time of the essence, it’s well worth considering a lightweight carry bag to help you get round faster.

Park your trolley
Some of you reading this will be avid trolley users, whether that’s due to their ease of use or the many health benefits, but a lightweight carry bag can be the perfect twilight companion, allowing you to move faster and take shortcuts where trolleys can’t go. Take this DRI LITE 7 bag from BIG MAX for example. It weighs just 1.7kg, yet it still boasts waterproof zips and fabric to keep everything dry, plus a spacious four-way top and four practical pockets.

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We hope you enjoyed our proshop newsletter. If you need anymore help or advice please pop into the shop and we will be delighted to assist you. Martyn and the golf team.

Wollaton Park Golf Club
Lime Tree AvenueWollaton ParkNottinghamNG8 1BN
Lime Tree Avenue
Nottingham
NG8 1BT

Phone: 0115 978 7574

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