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Greetings from Darren Everett
Teign Valley Golf Club - PGA Golf Professional


Hello golfers,

I hope this finds you well and you are keeping nice and warm as it seems to have turned rather chilly this week! It's great to have it dry and bright though so let's hope we can keep this going through the festive period. Talking of which, keep reading the newsletter regarding Christmas here in the Pro Shop. We have plenty of golf to be played this year so make the most of the end of what's been a fantastic 2014 here at the Valley. 


Festive Day

This Saturday sees the annual staging of Festive Day. We have a full field of 80 players from all sections teeing off in a team event with a shot gun start at 10am. It promises to be a great club day and with the presentation of main board trophies after play the clubhouse should be buzzing. Time to dig out my Christmas hat I think!! Click here to see the draw for starting positions.


Competition Sign Up Online

Starting in the New Year we will be signing up for club competitions either via the scoring terminal located outside the Pro Shop or online via the How Did I Do website. This will make life very simple for all players to enter competitions and saves the written sheets being used in the changing rooms that often end up being messy with crossing out of players etc. For those members who are comfortable on a computer then entering via www.howdidido.co.uk is the best way to do it or for those not so comfortable on computers then they can enter on the scoring terminal. Entry sheets and start times float live on the Internet so there can be no duplicating of times or entry's. Players can then remove themselves from the competition if they cannot play anymore.

If you do not currently use How Did I Do then this is a great time to get involved. By signing up to the How Did I Do website you can see all competition results as well as handicap changes, scoring graphs and much more. This is all a FREE service as well. To start accessing competitions online I need the email address that you sign in to How Did I Do with. This will activate you to start entering the comps online. Please email me at proshop@teignvalleygolf.co.uk if you wish to enter competitions online. We will be using the new system from January but need your email addresses as soon as possible please. 


Trolleys through the winter

We have made a decision to keep allowing the use of trolleys through the winter months except in extreme circumstances. This decision was taken with the best interests of our members at heart allowing continued participation through the winter months. However this can only work if EVERYONE follows the following guidelines:

  • Keep trolleys a sensible distance from tees and greens
  • Where possible take trolleys over the driest route even if that means going in to the semi rough
  • When turning on electric trolleys turn the speed up slowly to avoid wheel spins
  • Encourage ALL golfers in ALL sections to adhere to these rules

If all golfers can follow the guidelines then hopefully we can keep trolleys on through winter. The only times where trolleys may be banned will be when:

  • The ground is frosty (advisable to carry a stand bag in the car from now on)
  • The course is absolutely sodden and damage may be done

Any trolley ban will be decided as soon as possible in the morning. We hope you appreciate our efforts and look forward to seeing you play some winter golf.


Let's us sort out your Christmas shopping this year

Here in the Pro Shop we have all your golfing Christmas shopping covered. We pride ourselves on our wide range of stock at great prices with first class service. Whatever your gift requirements we can help. If there is someone you require that we don't have in stock then we can access it for you at no extra cost.

We are able to offer FREE local delivery up until December 23rd and friends and family can contact us to make purchases over the telephone which we can then deliver or keep them in the Pro Shop for them to collect. From this weekend you will be able to come in to the Pro Shop and pick up a Christmas wishlist. The idea with this is you fill out on your wishlist gift ideas from the Pro Shop and then give your wish list to friends or family. They then contact us here at the Pro Shop and arrange purchase of any chosen items. It's that simple.

Support your Pro Shop this Christmas and get the gifts you really want.


Christmas Gift Idea 

Our Christmas gift idea countdown continues as this week we feature the adidas Gillet. Available in either black or a colbalt blue, this stylish Gillet is the perfect extra layer for winter golf. With the best way to dress for golf in the winter being to build up thin layers then this would be the perfect addition on top of a base layer and polo shirt or over a jumper. It is padded enough to add some warmth but not so it restricts movement and adds bulk. If you like the look/thought of one of these for Christmas then why not add it to your Christmas WishList?


Here in the Pro Shop, we understand that we can't stock every product from every golfing brand around, however if you want an item that we don't stock, we offer you the Click & Collect solution.

This gives you access to my huge online catalogue where you can buy virtually any product in the golfing industry and all at hugely competitive prices.

How it works:

  1. Visit foremostgolf.com, or click here and add products to your shopping basket
  2. At the checkout, select 'collect in store' and nominate your PGA Professional
  3. Collect your orders from the Pro Shop at your own leisure

You can then also take advantage of our professional opinions and great fitting service in store which is an added bonus over buying from online retailers!

    

Christmas Trolley Dash 

It is that time of year again - it is Christmas Trolley Dash time! Once again we willl be offering one lucky winner the chance to run around the Pro Shop for 15 seconds collecting golf goods of their choice. The past two years have seen the lucky winners receive £745 and £580 worth of golfing goods so it really is not be missed. Tickets cost £10 and are now on sale in the Pro Shop! Click here for more information.

   

 

Hiring the GC2 Simulator

As winter arrives, it's a good time to remind you of the fantastic indoor facility we have here at the Valley. Our GC2 Simulator and Launch Monitor is state of the art and a fantastic way to keep your golf going this winter. Whether it is through coaching, fitting or just playing on one of the five courses we have you will be able to keep your game sharp over the coming months.

I am currently working on some winter promotions based around the simulator and will add these in to next week's newsletter. We will also be running a competition where someone will win FREE use of the simulator for the winter and we will be reducing the hire cost of playing the simulator at certain times over the winter period. I myself will be sharpening my game up in the warmth of the simulator this winter!

We have devised the following prices to make the most of our great facility.

Play golf on one of five courses - £15 per 60 minutes
(split the cost between a maximum of four players) 

Hire the Simulator for practice - £6.50 for 30 minutes

If you are interested in hiring our GC2 simulator then please get in touch by clicking here.  


Let us help you play better golf

As a golfer I am sure you are keen to improve your game and reduce your handicap or even obtain a handicap. My staff and I are the most qualified people to help you do this. We are trained to the highest standard in custom fitting and coaching - the two key areas to look at if you really want to improve your golf. I have managed to help many of you this year by custom fitting you correctly to a product that will undoubtedly help your game. Whether it be a set of irons, a driver or even a wedge or putter we have the skill set to correctly fit you in to the correct product to improve your game.

Our custom fitting is completely FREE when you make a purchase within one month of your fitting and with our wide range of choice aided by our state of the art GC2 Launch Monitor and Simulator.    


Our Price Promise to all our Customers

I take great pride in not only the amount of great product that we stock, but also how competitive our pricing is. I make it one of my weekly tasks to sit down and look at other retailers and compile a list of what price they are selling the products that we stock. Without having to move my pricing I am always sitting there right alongside the best pricing online. The one thing that I can give ALL my customers that the online retailers cannot is face to face advice and service.

We are here seven days a week to help you with all of your enquiries and queries and are the best people qualified to recommend and fit you for correct product. We also offer a complete after sales service package on all items we sell which gives our customers complete piece of mind.

If by any chance anyone finds a product we sell and the price is cheaper than us, then I am more than happy to match that price without compromising on our quality of service. Please feel free to come in to the Pro Shop and chat to us about our services.


I would like to say a huge thank you to those that took part in our 'Beat the Professional' challenge on Saturday. It was a great atmosphere with over 120 attempts flying at, near, or along way away from the green. There were 7 victorious golfers that managed to beat me and went into a prize draw for a TaylorMade Tour cap courtesy of Darren. Congratulations to Mark Harris on being the lucky winner of the prize!!

A special well done must go to Kieran Hewings who managed to beat me for two turns in a row - thank goodness his pocket money ran out before a 3rd attempt. This fun game is something I am hoping to build on and do more throughout the winter so keep posted for further events.


 

Make this Christmas your time to get your golf game to the stage you want - whether it's a reduction in handicap, to break a certain score barrier or to just hit better shots we can work together to achieve them all. To talk to me about any of the points above, or to work on how to do this consistently with easy techniques pop in and we can discuss it further.

Please remember that I am here to coach until 8pm on both Monday and Thursday so if weather or work stops you playing, You can still keep working on your game. Don't let the above stop you improving. I am here to coach mostly every day at times to suit you. You name the time and day.


New Coaching offer

Coaching at the 19th hole - 15 minute lessons for £10 !

This new lesson option is perfect to use after a round of golf. To not eat further in to free time this shorter lesson can provide a quick analysis into your game without using too much of your time. This can be perfect if the golfer only wants a small check or subtle change just to be put back on the right path. Book yours today - click here!   


Dates for your diary

  • Saturday, 6th December - 10.00-11.00am - Junior Roll-Up session
  • Sunday, 14th December - 10.00-11.00am - Junior First Team Squad Session


Tip of the Week - Ball position to maximise distance with driver

Again a very short and simple tip this week. With Christmas fast approaching and the thought of excess food/drink/both upcoming I will keep them easy to think about. Have you ever considered that you may be making a perfectly good swing with driver but something as simple as ball position may be stopping you achieving those extra 20 yards? We are told constantly, and correctly so, that we must hit down to achieve the best from nearly all of our game - however with driver we should actually aim to hit up on the ball.

To do this correctly we must have the ball far enough forward (just inside the left foot would be minimum, not maximum!!), a tee that is high enough and a driver with the correct loft. If everything in the swing stayed constant changing your angle of attack from -4.0 to +1.0 would lead to gains well in access of 20 yards. This can sometimes be done just be changing ball position. A simple session on the GC2 with me could be all you need to unlock your driving potential. 
 

Christmas Voucher Packages

Treat yourself and your game:

  • £25.00 > 60 minute lesson with report
  • £50.00 > 3 x 30 minute lessons (e.g. 1 x short game, 1 x long game and 1 x course)
  • £75.00 > 2 hours of coaching (e.g. 2 x 30 minute + 1 x 60 minute session Or 1x 60 minute assessment + 1 x 60 minute on-course lesson)
  • £100.00 > 3 hours of coaching (e.g. 6 x 30 minute lessons or 3 x 60 minute lessons)

If you are interested in one of the above packages come and speak to us in store or click here to get in touch.


Teign Valley Golf Academy

Treat yourself to a yearly coaching package! The best and most cost effective way of improving - your game deserves this!

£14.99 per month 
1 x 45 minute lesson each month 
25% OFF additional lessons each month 
50% OFF gap testing 
1 x FREE Summer Golf School group session

£24.99 per month 
2 x 30 minute lessons each month 
40% OFF additional lessons each month 
50% OFF gap testing 
1 x FREE Summer Golf School group session 
1 x FREE custom fit session


Click here to grab your package today!


 
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