Hello golfers,
So at long last it's here! US Masters week as arrived and I cannot wait to start watching the action starting with the par 3 contest on Wednesday night before the 1st round proper gets under way on Thursday afternoon.
It is always for me the start of the golfing season and usually has the "Wimbledon affect" on golfers who then cannot wait to get out on to the golf course and play. There is something special about Augusta with its pristine condition and the stunning azaleas it really has you mesmerised. It has also created so much drama down the years and you really wouldn't bet against mire of the same this year!
Talking of betting if you are thinking of having a flutter then let me give you my three to watch:
1. Matt Kuchar - regarded as one of the best putters around and is a World Championship winner so he must be in with a shout.
2. Zach Johnson - has won The Masters before and with his wedge game you can imagine that he will be in contention come Sunday.
3. Rory Mcilroy - for me if he turns up with his putter working he will win. He hits it so far and with a high draw he can dominate the par 5's and long par 4's
The excitement is building and we will be drawing our US Masters Sweepstake on Wednesday so you will find out who you have for the Tournament to add to the excitement.
Enjoy this fantastic event.
Limited Edition US Masters Shoes
We have some stunning limited edition US Masters shoes by Nike Golf in stock! In either the TW14 or Lunar Control shoes these are much sought after and won't be around for long so be quick to pick a pair up!
Men's Medal and Lombard Qualifier
The biggest field of the year so far took to the course on Saturday to contest the medal and the Lombard Qualifier. The winner of the Lombard gets to play with me in a Regional Qualifier later in the summer with a chance for us to win through to the Grand Final at Gleneagles later in the year.
The winner and my partner for the event is Chris Pierce who recorded the only under par score of nett 69 to win his Division. On a day of tough scoring conditions this was a superb effort. Division 1 was won by Pat Masterson with a nett 70 beating Chris Pugh in to runners up spot by a shot. Runner up in Division 2 behind Chris Pierce was Steve Riley with nett 70. Roger Pleace returned to form by winning Division 3 with a nett 71 beating Adrian Evans in to runners up spot on nett 72.
Midweek Roll Ups
The Wednesday midweek roll ups start this week. Players can book a tee time any time of day to play in the roll up. Starting on the 12th May there will also be a Monday roll up but the tee times are structured and players must tee off between 4.45 and 5.30pm.
Ladies England Golf Medal
A big field took to the course on Tuesday for the EGU medal. Division 1 was won by Maggie Thomson. Division 2 was won by Liz Evans and Division 3 was won by Serena Skinner.
In store promotions
We are currently running some fantastic in store promotions for our customers to take advantage of. We have a trade in promotion on selected shoes from Nike and adidas where you can receive up to £20 OFF if you trade in an old pair of shoes. We also have a FREE Nike Tour Cap promotion where you receive a FREE cap if you spend £35 or more on Nike clothing.
The Deal Wheel
We are running a Deal Wheel over the weekend of the US Masters where you have the opportunity to spin for discount off clothing and selected shoes at selected times over the weekend. These discounts could be 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or even a FREE shirt!
To qualify you need to spend £5 or over in the Pro Shop over the US Masters weekend. Any discount you successfully spin for must be used in that day.
The qualifying times are: Saturday 12th April 10:00am -4:00pm and Sunday 13th April 8:00am -1:00pm.
Don't miss out on your chance to grab a bargain.
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.
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.
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.
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 Golf, TaylorMade, PING and Wilson Staff. 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 Golf, adidas and FootJoy and will be offering a wide cross section of styles and colours.
Nike Golf, Under Armour, FootJoy 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.