Martyn Brown

Hello Golfers,

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

Enjoy the read.

Course news

Green maintenance

Last week saw all the greens have work done to them to help improve the playing surface for years to come. This work although disruptive is essential to the long term health and quality of the greens. The GKB Sand-Filler has been used on the recommendation of STRI in an effort to deal with the thatch layer which lies under the first 20mm.

The GKB Sand-Filler

The Sand-Filler has been designed to tackle the problem of surface drainage and aeration on golf courses, especially on “greens”. As the topsoil is aerated and filled with sand, the conditions for excellent root growth are created.

In order to properly follow the contours of the underlying soil, three adjustable depth rollers are used. There is a slitting rotor situated between the conveyor rollers, and this is used for aeration and verti-cutting. The two rear conveyor rollers are pivoted in order to distribute the weight efficiently. The material that is removed from the top layer through verti-cutting is immediately collected in a sideways-tipping container. The flow of sand is controlled hydraulically by means of an adjustable valve on the side of the machine.

The greens should be back to normal within two weeks.

Club event

September Ball

This year's September Ball will be hosted on Saturday 22nd September from 7pm to midnight.

The cost will be £25 per person which includes a 3-course meal.

The dress code is black tie or lounge suit and the entertainment will be provided by 'The Face Acoustic'.

To book your spot, either click here or call us on 0115 978 7574.

Ladies news

Attention ladies!

We will be hosting a Ladies Fashion Show on Wednesday 5th September between 12pm - 2pm.

This will be your chance to see and try out the new autumn/winter collection from Glenmuir.

If you would like to come, you can either just turn up or click here to let us know.

Setting your sights

How many times do you find yourself lining up your shot and thinking "this is about an 8-iron from here to the pin", only to find that you end up 10-15 yards short of the hole? Being able to utilise accurate yardages is a key step to taking your game to the next level, which is why we'd recommend using a GPS device to ensure you always know exactly how far you have left to the pin.

Information at a glance

If you are yet to make the step into GPS assistance, why not try out the Garmin Approach S20? The watch's high-sensitivity GPS receiver gives you the distance data you need to fire away with confidence and hone in on the pin. You'll have distance to the front, back and middle of the green, as well as hazards, doglegs and layups.

watch our review >

We're here to help

The season is coming to a close and that means it's more important than ever to work hard on the parts of your game that are letting you down. Maybe you aren't getting enough distance on your drives or perhaps your chipping simply isn't up to scratch - either way, we're here to help.

Lessons and coaching

If you find yourself making poor decisions time and time again, why not book yourself in for a playing lesson so that we can help you to think your way to a better score? Alternatively, come and speak to us about a long-term plan - we offer various lesson packages which we can tailor to suit your needs.

Have you been custom fitted?

Custom fitting is particularly helpful and it's not just for low handicappers either - the more you struggle with distance and accuracy, the more there is to gain from playing with clubs that are tailored to your swing. We stock several brands in-store, each with a model in their line-up to suit mid to high handicappers, so come and challenge us to improve your game - we're certain we can.

contact the team >

Video of the Week

In this exclusive interview with Foremost TV, golfing superstar Rory McIlroy talks through the secrets of his game, some of which might surprise you.

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
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