Hello golfers,
I trust you are all managing to get out on to the course and play some golf? We have the weather to do it, the lighter evenings are soon upon us and the golf course is in excellent condition. This all bodes well for a busy few weeks coming up at the club. We should be back on to grass tees in about 10 days time which is always a great sign. Keep reading the newsletter regarding up coming events at the club and also about our continued Pro Shop initiatives which start this week with our " Loft Up" challenge day.
A big field took to the course for Saturdays Stableford competition and it was to be mostly left handers who took the spoils. On a nice day but with a bit of a testing wind it was going to interesting to see what the scoring would be like. In Division 1 it was a lefty man in form Tom Sheffield who took top spot as he recorded 40pts to beat Stuart Daw in to runners up spot by a point. Rich Aggett won Division 2 with an excellent 41pts with count back securing victory over another leftie in Tom Duncan. 41pts was also the winning score in Division 3 with Steve Partridge also needing countback to separate him from Chris Jelley.
Teignagers vs Warren
The Teignagers played their first away game of the season when they travelled to Dawlish Warren on Friday. On a course where local knowledge is a big advantage the home side took the honours although the pairing of Dave Stevens and Len Thomas did manage to squeak a half.
Serena Skinner was the winner of the Ladies Rabbit Trophy. On a nice day but with a testing wind Serena kept her score together to record her win.
Mixed Section
The Mixed team also made the journey to the Warren on Sunday. In strong winds it was tough going and again the home side made home advantage count as they secured the win although Roger and Fiona Carpenter did record a win for Teign Valley.
Junior Competition
The juniors played a Stableford on Sunday morning. In fairly windy conditions it took count back to separate the winner Harry Pierce from the Runner Up Liam Hanslip who both recorded 34pts.
Devon vs Rest of The World
Sunday 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.
I am currently in need of a few more players for the Devon team so if you can/want to play then please contact me at the Pro Shop.
Testimonial
Mark Harris
I just wanted to say thank you for your advice and help whilst I recently changed my irons. During the period of bad weather I took advantage and made the most of the Simulator to try a selection of your demo clubs. After a couple of demo sessions I narrowed the options down to a couple of irons which I felt comfortable with. You then took me up in to the studio for a fitting and between the data from the simulator and your expert knowledge we set about finding the correct and best fit for me. You explained what the data meant and how one club may benefit me over the other. I'm so glad we did this because I am sure I would have made the wrong decision without your help. In the end we went for the Ping i25 irons which turned out to be cheaper which is proof ( not that it was needed) that you were only interested in helping to improve my game and not your profits. I would seriously recommend anyone of any handicap who is thinking of purchasing new clubs to take advantage of this FREE service you offer. Now it's up to me to reproduce the results on the course.
Many thanks Daz,
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.
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 click here.
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.
New Titlesit Vokey SM5 Wedges Now In Stock
We have just had delivered the New range of Titleist Vokey SM5 wedges. They are a stunning wedge coming in a choice of finishes as well as numerous loft, bounce and grind options offering all golfers the opportunity to get fitted with wedges that best suit their game.
We have demo clubs available so why not come in to the shop and try one.
"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 or click here.
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 :
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.
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.
