Greetings golfers,

So let me ask you a question. If you are struggling with your game, what do you do about it? Some of you may say that it happens to everybody and you will start playing well eventually and some of you may say that you practice more to try and turn it around. The reality is that both are valid answers; however on their own I don't think it's enough to really turn your game around. The reason I say this is down to a famous old saying "practice makes perfect" I have been told this so many times over the years, especially as I started my golfing career and at the outset this would seem to make sense. However this simply is not a true statement. Let me explain: You have an issue with slicing the ball but don't know why so you decide to hit 50 balls 3 times a week for a month to try in the hope it improves. The reality is it will not have improved you at all. All you are likely to have done is ingrain your fault 600 times! The actual saying we should be using is "perfect practice makes perfect, practice just makes permanent". Therefore by taking a golf lesson and being given the correct reason for hitting your slice as well as any drills to help eradicate it, your 600 practice balls working on the correct improvement undoubtedly will have helped enormously and your slice would be a thing of the past.

So what should you now do if you are struggling with your game?


 

Everyone Is Taking Advantage

It is great to see that a vast amount of members are taking the opportunity to come and undertake lessons with the professional team. 

We are here to help. Our aim is to give you more enjoyment with your golf and improving that handicap along the way. With our brilliant indoor studio we are well equipped to give you the help you require. Our coaching philosophy is very simple. We try to work on the key that we feel will make the biggest difference to your golf. It is then explained in simple terms and allows you to be able to work on your improvements in practice. 

We can cover all aspects of the game and can also offer playing lessons on the golf course. Come in to the pro shop and talk to us about your game or click here to book a lesson. 


 

What More Could I ask For?

Thank you Hilary Weatherley for her kind words after getting a club fitting here with us, we hope you enjoy them:

Having scored my first hole in one at Exeter Golf & Country Club recently, I decided to treat myself to a new set of irons to celebrate the momentous event. A good friend had also purchased a new set of irons and had chosen PING G Max and was raving about them in terms of the extra distance he was achieving over his old irons.  

He very kindly allowed me to try a couple of clubs and immediately they felt comfortable at address and certainly I too achieved many more yards. So my mind was made up pretty quickly and the next port of call was  to our superb new pro shop where a "club fitting" appointment was made.  

Although the appointment in the studio was at 4.30pm on a Friday evening when most people's thoughts are on preparing to get away early prior to the weekend, Chris spent quality time with me as I tried different shaft lengths and strengths, different lie angles, grips etc etc. Using the newly installed tracking technology in the studio it was easy to see how the various tweaks were working and after much discussion and advice we agreed on the most suitable spec. given my height, swing speed etc.  

I cannot speak highly enough of Chris's attention to detail and the superb levels of customer service provided by him. First class in every respect. And the icing on the cake? I collected the new set of custom fit irons on the Thursday following the previous Friday fitting!! Amazing.


 

Free Fitting And Lesson?

Now is the perfect time to get fitted for some new clubs. From now until the end of June if you spend over £299 on any custom fitted product (Callaway, PING, Titleist, and TaylorMade) you will receive a FREE fitting and a FREE lesson. This is worth a combined £50 and is a deal not to missed. 

For more information or to book your custom fitting please click here or give us a call, or watch the videos below.

 

 

TaylorMade Fitting Day  

This is a date for your diary: On May 23rd we have TaylorMade coming down for a fitting day to be held in the indoor studio. This sits nicely in line with our complete equipment solution as you will receive a FREE fitting and a FREE lesson if you spend over £299 on custom fitted product. With a expert TaylorMade fitter on hand this is the prefect time to get fitted for that new driver, fairway wood or set of irons. 

This will be a popular day so to book your fitting slot please see the pro shop team or click here.


 

Home Success  

We had home success in the recent Devon Veterans Spring Meeting held here at the club. The trio of Colin Follett, Richard Cleave and Adrian Hewitt took the team prize and Richard also took the individual prize. A fantastic achievement and very well deserved win chaps!


Midweek Stableford  

Pete Higgs returned 40pts to win the midweek stableford. Phil Bye was runner up with 39pts and Chris Haggar was 3rd with 38pts.


PGA Trophy Qualifier  

A good field took to the course to compete in the PGA Qualifier on Saturday with the winner having the pleasure of my company for the regional final in a couple of months time. Last year Andy Jack and myself came 3rd in the regional final missing out on top spot by 2 shots.  This year it will be Chris Haggar as my partner as Chris signed for a nett 66 and top spot. Runner up and first reserve is Alex Worthington and in 3rd place was Neil Guppy.


Bank Holiday Stableford  

James Reed won the Bank Holiday stableford with 39pts pipping Ray Banfield by a point. In 3rd place was Chris Haggar with 37pts.


Ladies 9 Hole Stableford  

Gerry Setter won the ladies 9 hole qualifying Stableford on Tuesday pipping Claire Seath and Valerie Perrott on countback.


Ladies Monthly Stableford  

Wendy Parry won Division 1 with 36pts. Runner up was Viv Worthington on 35pts and 3rd was Kathryn Jose with 34pts. Division 2 was won by Christine Cantlon with 37pts with Georgia Finch runner up with 36pts and Shelagh Vale 3rd with 32pts. Carol Gregory was the winner of Division 3 with 28pts pipping Nikki Pattison on countback, Jenny Taylor was 3rd with 27pts.


 

Callaway HyperLite 3 Golf Stand Bag 2017  

This is a seriously impressive stand bag with great look and great features.  

Features & Benefits:

• 4-way Top with Full Length Club Dividers
• 7 Pockets, including a Water-resistant, Velour-lined Valuables Pocket
• Improved Comfort Tech Strap
• Integrated Alignment Stick Holder
• Towel Loop
• Double and Single Strap Options Available
• Weight: 4.2 lbs

 

Motocaddy Battery Trade In

With Lithium batteries really being the preferred choice now for most electric trolley users, we are running a great promotion for those of you still using a lead acid battery but wanting to upgrade. 

If you trade in your old lead acid battery then we will give you £25 against buying a new lithium battery. This is a superb offer. But be quick as this offer ends soon.