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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we have all the latest news from here at Herons' Reach, we review a thrilling week at Augusta National, we ease your concerns over your data protection, we explore which golf ball would be the ideal choice for you, and we have a selection of exciting new arrivals and offers in store.

Have a great week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

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Masters review

Reed more about it

There's nothing quite like turning on the TV at the beginning of April to watch the very best golfers tackle one of the hardest courses in the world. With pristine fairways, treacherous greens and flowers in full bloom, Augusta National looked nothing short of a golfing paradise once again over the weekend.

The 2018 Masters tournament had it all. From Tom Watson's highlight reel Par-3 Contest triumph and Finau's ankle popping hole-in-one celebration on Wednesday, to Garcia's four shots into the water on the 15th the first day proper, to Jordan Spieth's near course record and Patrick Reed's maiden Major victory on Sunday.

Each day had its own story but the week belonged to the young American who collected his first Green Jacket thanks to belittling Augusta's par-5s over the first three days (-13 for 12 holes) and a series of clutch putts on Sunday afternoon, none more so than on his final two holes to win by one from Rickie Fowler.

Pro's news

Tip of the week

Well, The Masters have been and gone which usually means it’s the start of the golf season for many, unfortunately the weather is not being very kind to us at the moment but hopefully that will soon change.

This week Jon Haines gives us a few pointers about playing out of bunkers;

There are some key elements to being a competent bunk player:

1. Controlling the point of contact with the sand
2. How much sand you take
3. The speed of your swing

So, here’s a little tip to help you improve your bunker play;

Draw a line in the sand at 90 degrees to your feet and set up with the face of the club on that line, now take a swing and try to hit the sand on that line with a divot of approximately 6-8 inches. Try to be positive and hit through the shot. The worst thing you can do is quit on it.

Shop news

New arrivals and offers

- Masters outfits available in the Pro Shop now. Look like the guys on Tour this Summer with outfits including Under Armour, FootJoy, adidas and PING.

- Benross clubs and Bridgestone balls arriving soon, give Tiger’s ball a try on the course when they arrive.

- Under Armour footwear now in stock in the shop.

- New cart and stand bags have arrived

Ask the team

We price match against genuine retailers including online sites. Ask a member of the golf team if this is possible for your next purchase.

Last chance for FREE TaylorMade balls

This is the perfect way to stock up on balls for the season ahead, whilst making a nice saving at the same time. When you order three dozen TP5 or TP5x golf balls from our website, we will give you one dozen FREE. What makes this offer even better is that you can personalise these balls at no extra cost - what will you put on yours?

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TaylorMade 4-for-3 - £42.99 - last chance

Deal of the week

15% OFF all putters and wedges in stock

Short game is key round Augusta National. Patrick Reed had the best putting stats from any player who completed all 4 rounds averaging 1.44.

What balance is your putter and has it been fitted to you and your stroke?

15% OFF all putters and wedges in stock, why not have a FREE gap session and putter fitting before the season gets into gear and see if we can save you shots around the green.

Member news

Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Knockouts

Payment is being taken in the Golf Shop and the fees are as follows -

Doubles KO - £10 per pair
Singles KO - £5 per person

The maximum handicap for men is 28 and the maximum for ladies is 36.

Stroke allowance - ½ the combined handicap, then 9/10ths difference between the pair.

Greensomes rules – Both to tee off and one drive is chosen. Play alternate shots thereafter.

To be eligible, you must have an active handicap and be A HOME member. This means that your handicap has to be held here and not at another Club. Also, as it is a board competition, SEASON TICKET holders are ineligible for this.

Entries will close for all competitions on Sunday, 6 May 2018. No entries will be accepted after this date, as the draw will need to be made.

The clarity is amazing

Sunglasses are far more than a fashion statement. Oakley spends a lot of time creating eyewear to benefit your performance on the course, and its new model for 2018 has some innovative technology that you’ll need to try on to believe the difference.

Without Prizm lenses

With Prizm Dark lenses

How will Prizm lenses benefit your golf?
As well as providing powerful UV protection, Oakley’s Prizm lenses fine tune the colours you see to help maximise contrast and enhance visibility. This gives you better depth perception and makes subtle slopes easier to spot, as displayed in the images with and without Prizm lenses above. Both Prizm Golf and Prizm Dark Golf lenses do this, with the former optimised for bright light conditions and latter ideal in medium light.

Come and try Oakley Targetline
Built with golf performance in mind, the stylish Targetline models here have an angled brow and sleek temples for a better fit under a hat. They also boast taller lenses that ensure uninterrupted downward vision to your ball and textured inner temples and a non-slip nosepiece for a comfy and stable fit.

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Let us make it simple for you

We pride ourselves on being the only place you need to go for your golfing needs, which is especially true for golf balls. But we also realise that because we offer a wide range, it can be hard to know which model is right for your game.

Tour performance

The TaylorMade TP5 and lower spinning TP5x offer excellent performance from tee-to-green, which is why they’re the choice of top players like Rory McIlory and Justin Rose. Each of its five layers has been specifically designed to help an aspect of your game, whether that's driver distance, spin or feel.

Perfect for slower swingers

The TaylorMade Project (a) and Project (s) balls make it easier for slower swingers to generate distance. Like TP5, Project (a) has a urethane cover that creates greenside spin, plus the same aerodynamic dimple pattern, while the Project (s) feels even softer on full shots.

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Head to Augusta in 2019

There are some things that you have to do at least once in your lifetime, and visiting Augusta National for the Masters is certainly on this list. Luckily for you, our partnership with Your Golf Travel means that we can offer you the following packages for 2019:

Practice Round Experience

Flights
3 Nights Accommodation
Monday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £1675pp

Tournament Experience

Flights
4 Nights Accommodation
Saturday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £2595pp

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Video of the Week

Callaway brought out the brand new Rogue driver this year to sit alongside the hugely successful Epic in their line-up for 2018, but what's the difference between the two? Watch this video as Foremost TV sheds light on exactly that…

We hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter, feel free to let me know any of your feedback.

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