Martyn Brown

Hello Golfers,

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

Enjoy the read.

Competition news

Alliance news

Wednesday, 18 September saw the new Alliance season start at Springwater Golf Club. It was a good start with myself scoring 40 points and finishing joint first in the Professional’s Competition. Wollaton finished a respectable 6th out of 20 teams.

Martyn Brown - 40 points
Matt Walsh - 37 points
Dave Bennett - 35 points
Andy Nally - 31 points

Good effort everyone. The next event is at Rufford Park on Wednesday, 2 October.

Course news

Please repair your pitch marks

Please could all members help us to make the greens as good as possible by repairing pitch marks. Pitch marks repaired immediately and correctly recover in 24 hours. When asked, all golfers say they repair pitch marks so why is there so much damage visible on our greens? Well, not all golfers tell the truth, but mostly it is because of well-intentioned but improper repair.

The correct repair procedure is: - “Discard any removed turf. Insert the repair tool at the back edge of the mark. DO NOT insert the tool within the depression itself. Push the tool forward toward the centre of the mark, repeat this all around the indentation. DO NOT insert the tool under the mark and ease the compressed soil back up.

This is the most common mistake which, although well intentioned, causes root damage and the resultant dead patch that is visible for many days. Tap down the repair to a smooth finish.”

Please, please, please, repair pitch marks immediately following these guidelines, our course will benefit.

Click here for more information on how to correctly repair a pitchmark.

This is the 2nd Green and I have placed a golf ball on all the pitch marks that have either not been repaired or repaired incorrectly. Can all members please help us to make the course better.

Shop news

Goodbye laces. Hello Boa

Technology in today's golf equipment continues to amaze us year-on-year, but it's not just our clubs that are making strides in the tech department.

Believe it or not, golf shoes are some of the most advanced products in the market thanks to the evolution of the Boa Fit System, which is replacing traditional laces.

Not only does it fasten your shoe, but when the Boa dial is on the heel of your shoe, it pulls your foot back and down to provide the perfect fit for extreme comfort and stability out on the course.

learn more about Boa>

Cover story

This might sound a little complicated but just give us a chance on this one...

Urethane vs Ionomer? Both are materials used on the cover of golf balls but what is the difference between them and how does each affect your game?

Callaway Chrome Soft - Urethane cover

You'll usually find that balls at the premium end of the market, like the Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X, have Urethane covers due to its noticeably softer feel and fantastic feedback, which is why they're the go-to choice for many Tour pros.

Callaway ERC Soft - Hybrid cover

Admittedly, the ERC Soft has a unique cover that is combines the benefits of Urethane and Ionomer. What that means is that you can expect a very soft feel combined with exceptional distance, which tends to be a perk of Ionomer balls.

view Callaway's golf balls >

A warmer option

As we begin the inevitable slide to Christmas (yes, I said it), it's time to ditch the shorts for some warmer layers. Fortunately, we have a range of mid-layers and jackets available through us that will keep you warm and dry whilst successfully battling the elements this winter.

Layer up with Glenmuir

There used to be a time when 'layering' meant chucking on as many clothes as you possibly could in order to keep warm on a winter's day, which regularly resulted in problems when it came to swinging a club.

Luckily for us, today's golf clothing has come a long way in recent years. Not only will you be proud to wear outfits from Glenmuir's collection above, but the addition of cresting available means you can creat your own unique piece of club wear.

shop Glenmuir's collection >

Trip abroad, anyone?

Honestly, we don't think there has ever been a better time to book a golf holiday abroad. Why? Because our friends at Your Golf Travel are going the extra yard to make sure you have a memorable trip, giving away everything from free buggies to free equipment!

CALL: 0207 366 5416 | QUOTE: BROW5913

If you're interested in a golfing holiday, we can get you a fantastic deal through Your Golf Travel. Simply call the number above and quote our code BROW5913.

Las Lomas Village, La Manga

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Video of the Week

With the scores tied at 8-8 going into Sunday's singles matches, we were set for a thriller and the teams didn't disappoint. Watch this video to see how the drama unfolded on the final day at Gleneagles.

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
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Wollaton Park
Nottingham
NG8 1BT

Phone: 0115 978 7574

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