Allan Knox

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter, bringing you all the latest news, events and offers from here at Aberdour Golf Club. We hope you're having a great week on and off the golf course.

What a week it has been, the great weather is continuing; the condition of the course is fantastic and we have been packed with visitors from far and wide visiting for The Open who have all been very complementary of our hidden gem! As they like to call it.

My golfers tan is really picking up now, sadly not from playing but with the amount of lessons I have been doing, there’s nothing better than spending my days on the range in this weather. Click here If you would like to book up for a lesson. It’s a great time to work on your game also how to master the short game in these fiery conditions.

Pro's news

Family day out at The Open

Chelle and I were lucky enough to have a day out at The Open on Sunday with the kids and what an atmosphere.

It was Emma’s first Open and she had a great time naming all the golfers she had seen on the television, the day before and hunting down autographs. I’ve got to say I would’ve loved Woods to win but the masterclass from Molinari was something special and he is a deserved winner.

Junior golf

FitGolf Mini Open Championship

On Saturday we had our Junior FitGolf Mini Open Championship and we had a great turnout.

Our Junior FitGolf Open Champions were Joshua and Hamish (pictured below) well done to all that took part, some great golf was played!

Just a reminder there is no Junior coaching this Saturday as we have our Mixed Open and also Aberdour festivals are on.

Club news

Feeling motivated?

Have you been inspired to try out golf after watching the The Open at Carnoustie?

Our new beginner’s package in now available.

See flyer below.

What's stopping you now?

Competition results

Captain's day

Well done to the team of Steve Brand, Murray Anthony and John Miller winners of the Captain’s Day competition.

Full results shown below:

Danger!

Are you the type of golfer who considers the danger ahead of you and plans accordingly, or do you pull a driver from the bag on every par-4 and par-5 without a blink? If you’re the latter then you need to read on.

Consider the danger
You hear pros talk a lot about the ‘smart shot’ in their post-round interviews. If you’re on the tee and there’s a bunker, ditch or other hazard around the distance that your driver or fairway wood normally flies, then make sure you change club to one that takes the trouble out of play, as displayed in this graphic. While you’ll have a slightly longer shot to the green, you’ll greatly reduce the chance of a big number.

Know your numbers
Of course, key to all of this is knowing how far each of your woods carries. If you’re looking to add more distance and control to your game, come and test the Cleveland Launcher HB driver, fairway and hybrid. If you have a fitting we can hit all three in a range of different specifications until we find your ideal set-up for the course.

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Which model is best for you?

It goes without saying that each brand has several iron models in its range because each one offers something different. This is where tapping into our expertise can be really useful. During a fitting we can explain the pros and cons of each iron set and help you to discover the model that is perfect for your game.

Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal iron

If you’re seeking maximum distance with plenty of forgiveness, we think you’ll be drawn to the Mizuno JPX900 Hot Metal iron, which has a powerful thin face. During testing we can look at your consistency and yardages with this and other heads and shafts to ensure you leave with a set that’s ideal for your game.

Mizuno MP-18 MMC iron

If you’re looking to upgrade to a more workable iron as your handicap gets lower, you shouldn’t overlook the Mizuno MP-18 MMC model. During a fitting we can test it in multiple shafts and against more forgiving irons like the JPX900 Forged or more compact irons like the JPX900 Tour to see which look, feel and ball flight you prefer.

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Spotlight: Callaway Chrome Soft TruVis

If you were a fan of the previous generation TruVis, which helped to increase focus and visibility by maximising your view of the golf ball, then you're going to love this.

The new and improved 2018 Chrome Soft has greater ball speed and reduced long-game spin compared to last year's model, increasing distance throughout the bag. Couple this with two TruVis colour options (white/red and yellow/black) and you have a ball that will be going in a lot of golf bags this summer.

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Video of the Week

In our final Tips from the Tour video, we take a look at how to play out of the bunker when your ball is plugged. Remember these few simple tips and you'll be getting up-and-down in no time.

I hope you enjoyed my newsletter. If you want any more help or advice please pop into the shop and speak to myself or one of my team.

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