The Golf Team

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week's read, we take a look at how J.B. Holmes endured the elements at the Genesis Open, consider how you can stay on top of your game throughout a day's play, and delve into some of the latest products to land in-store.

Enjoy the read!

Tour news

Holmes brings it home

J.B. Holmes had to master the cold and windy weather whilst navigating 33-holes of golf on a treacherous Sunday to win the Genesis Open over the weekend.

The tournament looked like it belonged to Ryder Cup star Justin Thomas after the American had built up a four-shot lead through 54-holes. Three bogeys in his first five holes soon wiped out Thomas’ advantage and let Holmes through to secure victory by a single shot - despite a brutal three-putt from inside four-feet at the 11th.

Rory McIlroy was on form once again with a top-five finish, whilst Tiger Woods produced the shot of the day when he holed his bunker try at the 16th to rapturous applause.

Holmes showed brilliant resilience to stay on top of his game and overcome the tricky conditions in California, something which we could all learn a thing or two from when the going gets tough. The mental side of the game might not be as glamorous as a textbook swing or new equipment, but is definitely just as important and shouldn't be overlooked if you want to lower your handicap in 2019.

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Two's company

If you're tired of playing the same formats every round, below are some alternative options for when you next find yourself teeing it up in a two ball.

Stableford Nassau

Do you want to ensure there's always something to play for until the end of your round? This format creates three games within your match, seeing you compete for the best stableford score on the front nine, the back nine and overall.

Bisque Matchplay

This is like singles matchplay, but you can choose when to use any handicap shots at the end of the hole. For example, if you score a 5 to your friend's 4, a shot can be taken to earn a half. Will you use shots early on to get ahead, or save them for the end?

String Game

Each player gets 1ft of string per shot of their handicap. Your string is then used to move your ball advantageously, so a putt that finishes 2ft away can be holed if you sacrifice 2ft of string. Keep going until you run out of string.

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The winds of change

As we make our way through February, you may begin to notice feeling warmer at the end of a round compared to previous weeks. Yes, spring is well and truly on its way, and that means you’ll need to dress accordingly – after all, no-one wants the faff of continously putting on and taking off layers when searching for the ideal outfit.

The perfect layering piece

We present to you this incredibly stylish Lance Jacket from Galvin Green.

Yes, it looks great and fits perfectly too - not too tight that you'll feel self-concious and restricted, but not too baggy that the butt of the club gets caught during the swing.

But our favourite aspect is the INTERFACE fabric, which is not only windproof and water repellent, but noticeably breathable for maximum comfort, whether on the course or out with friends.

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Spotlight: TaylorMade Spider X putter

If you're after a club that has been a true 'game-changer' then the Spider putter from TaylorMade certainly fits the bill.

Instantly recognisable by both its colour and innovative head shape, the new Spider X putter comes with the brand new True Path alignment and improved stability to help you line up your putts better, as well as offering fantastic forgiveness through impact.

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Thank you for reading and have a great weekend. Richard and the golf team.

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