Records tumble at Erin Hills

There's no arguing that Ryder Cup player Brooks Koepka was the deserved winner of the 117th US Open at Erin Hills. The American carded a wonderful final round of 67 to win by four, having gone into Sunday one shot off the lead alongside playing partner Tommy Fleetwood.

Justin Thomas also found himself one shot back with 18 holes to play, something which looked rather unlikely before a historic 63 vaulted him up the leader board on 'moving day' whilst breaking the record for the lowest-ever US Open round in the process.

But this wasn't the only record to fall last week, as Koepka's four-round total (16 under) equalled the US Open's lowest winning score which was previously set by Rory McIlroy back in 2011.

With much of the pre-tournament hype focusing on the penal rough lining the fairways, it probably doesn't come as a surprise to learn that Koepka hit 49 out of 56 fairways across the four days whilst also managing to find 62 out 72 greens in regulation - including 17 during his final round! Truly impressive golf.

So what did you make of it all? Get in touch here to have your say.  
 

 

Let's Keep It Simple  

Most of the best golf lessons are always based around the word simple. Keeping it simple for the pupil to understand and also keeping it simple to allow the pupil a good opportunity to make any required change. The golf swing is not about looks and perfection it is about being functional and being repetitive. Obviously, sometimes in making a productive change to a technique you will improve its visual image. This however is a bi-product of the change being made. It is important to understand how your golf swing functions and what little keys make you play your best golf. By understanding your swing you can learn to get around the course in lower scores even when you don't quite have your A game. 

Contact the Pro Shop or click here to come and have a swing review - You wont regret it!


 

Pro's Day  

Entries for my Pro's Day on 15th July are now being taken in the Pro Shop. Tee times are filling up fast so be quick to secure yours. The format is better ball pairs stableford and we have a fantastic prize table lined up with the 1st prize worth £300 per person. We will be having nearest the pins on every hole as well as first tee goodies and a half way house. The 4th hole is going to be great fun as this is where we will be having our betting hole! The way this works is you cannot lose but you can gain. Let's say you bet me £100 that you will hit the green. Regardless of what happens that £100 goes into your Pro Shop account. However if you hit the green I will put another £100 on your account - It's that simple!  

It promises to be a great day so please contact the Pro Shop to book your time. There will be no ball draw for this, just sign up in the Pro Shop now.


 

We Need Your Help!

As you all know, our junior programs at Exeter are doing amazingly well. The only problem with having such a popular junior section is that we go through practice balls very quickly, so please, anyone who has any golf balls of any condition to donate to the junior section, it would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance!