Well there seems to be a lot of happy golfers about at the moment which is fantastic to see. I why wouldn't you be happy with the weather being settled and the golf course back to full normal playing conditions with both trolleys and buggys allowed. There seems to be a real buzz around the Valley at the moment with everyone looking forward to the season ahead. We have lots of competitions and events for to participate in as well as many social events for you to attend. We also have lots of Pro Shop initiatives for you to partake in beginning with our TaylorMade Golf "Loft Up" challenge day on Saturday 29th March, more details below.

Keep reading the newsletter for future upcoming events.

The men's Daily Mail team unfortunately lost there match against Stover Golf Club at the weekend. Although disappointing they can now turn their efforts to the start of their Dartmoor League Campaign.

Ken Wicks and Ralph Robinson Memorial

There was a great turnout for the memorial trophy played in memory of 2 of the clubs fondest characters. On a lovely day for golf and with the course in superb condition the scoring was destine to be good. So to see 2 players record 41pts was no surprise. Charlie Yates and Adrian Izod both signed for the best scores but it was Charlie who won the trophy on count back.

We will trade in your old irons

As the new golfing season approaches many of you will be thinking about treating yourselves to some new irons. Please remember that as your PGA Club Professional I am the most qualified person to help you find the correct set of irons for you. With the aid of our GC2 launch monitor I can give you the ultimate custom fit experience to make sure that we are fitting you correctly for your new clubs. We will look at elements such as shaft length and flex, grip size, lie angle and lofts to try to get the most out of your game.

The bonus for you as the customer is that all this comes FREE if you make a purchase on what you have been fitted for. We also offer a FREE 3 month check up so we can make sure that you are totally happy with your purchase. To help with the cost of your new clubs we offer a trade in on your old clubs. The price we offer depends on the age and condition of the clubs but we are more than happy to discuss this with you.

So if you've been thinking of treating yourself then now is a great time to pop in to the pro shop and talk to us about a custom fitting.

Testimonial

I felt compelled to write a quick review about my recent experience up at the valley.

Having not had any lessons for almost 2 years (at another course) and "going it alone" I decided to take Darren up on his offer of a studio "check up lesson" to see if there was anything major I could work on with my game.

After hitting a handful of balls into the screen Darren set to work and pointed out my cramped posture at address. With a few alterations (feeling awkward at first) I soon found that the results improved quite a bit. I was really impressed with the facility as a whole to be honest. Being the first time up in the studio it was much bigger than most I've seen and the ability to see instant data, instant feedback, on the shots you've just hit was incredible. Data which continued to improve as we went on.

I found Darren's style attentive, answering any questions I had including some about other subjects besides posture. In the past I've had a couple of lessons with other pros where you get the impression that they don't want to give too much away. That once the lesson is over you will have to come back if you want to know that. There's a pressure to buy more lessons or even equipment.

With Darren it seems he teaches for the love of it rather than just the bottom line. He even sent me a picture message on the spot comparing my postures and a separate release drill. Something I can take away with me.

So all in all it was a very positive experience. Something I would encourage thanks mainly to Darren and the set up he has.

Thanks again.

Simon Prout

Our GC2 Launch Monitor and Simulator

As your PGA Professional I pride myself in giving you the best service possible. When it comes to coaching and custom fitting I have the perfect tool to help you get the most out of your sessions. The GC2 simulator and launch monitor is the market leader when it comes to club and ball data, both crucial when coaching and fitting. By looking at stats like club head speed, launch angle and spin rates I can help suggest technique improvements as well as fit you with any club to best suit your game. We are lucky to have such a great tool at our disposal and it's simple but effective results make it clear for any golfer to see what has happened.

Please contact me at the pro shop to book a fitting or a lesson using the GC2. Or alternatively click here to book your appointment!

"loft up" day

On Saturday 29th March we are staging a TaylorMade "loft up" day. Many of you may have seen the "loft up" promotion from TaylorMade where they are encouraging more golfers to add loft to their driver in order to increase distance. We are going to prove this theory to you! We are offering this is as a FREE initiative to all our customers and are challenge is to get you using a driver with more loft and gain you yards off the tee in doing so! We are that confident that we will do it that for everyone of you we don't manage to gain some yards I will credit £5 to your Pro Shop account!

Please book your slot in the Pro Shop

New Motocaddy hire fleet now available

This week I took delivery of my new fleet of Motocaddy electric hire trolleys. If you have been thinking about buying an electric trolley or just want to upgrade a existing one then we can let you take one out for a demo hire and when you purchase your New trolley we will refund you your hire fee. We will also look to offer you a trade in price if you are upgrading a existing electric trolley, depending on the model and condition.

New Stock

We are currently receiving in to store this years new stock. We are going to be well stocked in every department including hardware, clothing and shoes. Alongside the hardware we will be holding demo carts in all our hardware brands, Nike, TaylorMade, PING and Wilson. This allows us to custom fit you perfectly with the correct head and shaft combination ideally suited to improve your golf game. In the shoe department we are going to be stocking Nike, adidas and FootJoy and will be offering a wide cross section of styles and colours. Nike, Under Armour, FootJoy and Galvin Green are our choice of clothing company's this season.

We believe that the innovation behind these brands coupled with excellent price points allow us to cater for all our customers.

Keep reading the newsletter for further updates and pop in to the pro shop to see us and browse the new stock.

I am also exciteed to announce that we have just taken delivery of the new SM5 Vokey wedges with a full range of lofts and bounces along with demo wedges for customers to try. I will be running a Wedge Clinic in April that will also act as a Ball Fitting for the short game, keep your eyes peeled in next weeks newsletter for more information

10 yard challenge

We are just finalising the date for our 10 yard challenge. This initiative is based upon us having the challenge to improve your drive by 10 yards through either a technique change or a equipment change. If we do not achieve this then we will give you a sleeve of balls FREE. It really is a win win situation and is a great way to get your season started, Look out in next weeks newsletter for the date and further details.

This years initiatives

This year we are giving you lots of exciting initiatives to be part of. These include the following :

• 10 yard challenge
• Shoe trade in
• Bag trade in
• Glove trade in
• Short game assessments
• Demo days
• Ball fitting days
• Group coaching clinics
• And many more...

These are there for every one to join in on so keep reading your newsletter each week to find out further information and for confirmation of dates.

Devon vs Rest of The World

Sunday 30th March sees the playing of the annual Devon vs The Rest of The World Trophy. This is open to all sections and is played in a team format with pairs from each team going head to head with opposing players to play Matchplay. The team with the most points wins the trophy and the bragging rights. Last years match was a tie so I'm sure this years will be eagerly contested.

The sign up sheet is on the Mixed board and you sign up for Devon if that's where you were born or the Rest of The World if not.

Social Media

In an age where social media is a big part of our lives I can keep you up to date with what is going on in and around the club and pro shop. Follow me on Facebook at Darren Everett Pro Golf and in twitter @dceverettpgapro There will opportunities to access great deals and win prizes via social media this season so follow me now and find out how.