Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we discuss whether slow play is coming to an end, we have our final video from Ian Poulter looking at hitting a hybrid from the rough and we explain why we stock a particular brand in-store.

Enjoy the read.

Pros Tip Winter Practice

Now is the time to get cracking on your winter improvement programme, so let’s start with putting!

Most golfers will tell you that you can’t do any putting practice during winter but they’re wrong, you can, even from the comfort of your own home.

All you need is a space of carpet between 6-8ft and piece of A4 card!

Place the piece of card on the floor & try and putt balls on to it, the aim is to get the ball to stop on the card. This drill is designed to improve your distance control.

Meet the Pro

Our Very own Jake Dudley reflects on how his debut season as a professional on the PGA North Region Tour.

After completing my year 1 training I embarked on my first season as a professional golfer. I have played in 9 events, having 5 top ten finishes and a victory in the PGA North Assistants Championship of Yorkshire at Northcliffe Golf Club, Bradford. I finished runner up in the PGA North Assistants Order of Merit. With the exception of a disappointing performance in the Open qualifying I am extremely satisfied with my season.

What’s in the bag?

Driver - Callaway Epic 8 degree
3 Wood - Titleist 913 F 15 degree
Hybrid - PING G25 19 degree
Irons - 4-PW Callaway APEX pro irons
Wedges - 52,56,60 Titleist SM5 vokeys
Putter - Always changing!

Is slow play coming to an end?

The Rules of Golf are undergoing dramatic change at the moment as the R&A and USGA – golf’s two governing bodies – look to bring the game inline with today’s needs. Their Rules Modernisation initiative includes several updates that’ll hopefully bring about a faster speed of play and shorter rounds of golf; no one wants to be taking 4+ hours to play 18 holes.

Well now the European Tour want to do their bit and to be fair to them, they’ve been at the forefront of modernising golf with innovative events such as Super 6 and GolfSixes. This week they’ve introduced a new event onto the 2018 calendar – the 2018 Shot Clock Masters. As the name suggests, players will have a strict 40-second shot clock on each stroke in an aim to cut round time by at least 45 minutes. The punishment if they take too long? A one-stroke penalty.

Will it work? Let us know your thoughts.

Herons' Reach Members Golf Challenge

FREE entry and receive a 15 minute club MOT and swing check. Pairs fun competition, 2 members any combination, 2 members of pro shop staff, both scores to count Stableford over 9 holes, loser buys the coffees.

This is your chance to share your views and opinions on the latest products. A leaderboard will be available to view after each game on the notice board by the pro shop, let’s see who has the bragging rights at the end of the season!

Available throughout winter register your interest in the pro shop.

 Are you prepared for Winter?

Grab yourself a bargain with these great deals available now!

• All Nike clothing buy 1 get 1 half price - stock items only and the cheapest item is half price.
• £50 OFF all Galvin Green waterproofs stock items only and members discount still applies.
• New lines added to the 40% OFF rail including selected Under Armour clothing.
• New Under Armour Autumn/Winter range now in stock, including winter hats/beanies
• adidas Autumn/Winter range also available in the professional shop.
• Range of yellow golf balls in stock and Under Armour Coldgear gloves and winter mitts.
• FootJoy Winter boots are available as special order.
• Fairway hoppa winter covers suitable for all push/pull trolleys are available to special order these are available in 2 sizes 10" and 12" we will measure the wheel for you if required to avoid disappointmen lead time of 3-5 working days. Motocaddy Winter wheels are also available as customer orders lea time of 3-5 working days.
• We have a range of stand bags available in the professional shop also for those who wish to carry this winter.