Allan Knox

We hope you had an enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend. The time is nearly upon us to get back out there, it feels like an age since I pulled the shutter down at the start of lockdown but not long to wait now. I hope everyone is as excited as I am to

Hello Golfers,

We hope you had an enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend.

The time is nearly upon us to get back out there, it feels like an age since I pulled the shutter down at the start of lockdown but not long to wait now. I hope everyone is as excited as I am to get back to it, certainly by looking at the speed the tee sheet filled up it looks as though everyone can't wait.

The lesson diary is now open for bookings! The practice area is set up to follow the correct safety measures, so give me a call or email to get booked in.

I have had a lot of enquires about re-grips, just to confirm we can do this and your clubs will be cleaned correctly after re-gripping just get in touch.

Stay safe and enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Could this really happen?

Over the past couple of weeks, we've been lucky enough to watch Tiger, Rory and a select few others take to the course to raise money for charities.

But, it's got us thinking...

With the PGA Tour set to return next month and the European Tour the month after - both without fans for a while - will September's Ryder Cup match between Europe and USA go ahead?

If it does, it'll likely be without spectators but would that be the same spectacle? Think back to Paris in 2018 when the cameras panned around the first tee at the start of each match to thousands of fans in the grandstand. It was a sight to behold.

Let us know what you think by sending us a message here.

Thoughts for the course

Home advantage is a phenomenon across most sports. In golf, playing a competition or match on a course you know like the back of your hand has obvious benefits. However, when playing a hole for the hundredth time, it’s easy to fall into the trap of playing it the same way you always have. But, what if there’s another way?

Risk and reward - take on the challenge?

This is where the question of risk and reward comes in.

Does the potential risk of bringing danger into play, be it trees or hazards, outweigh the potential reward?

Next time you’re standing on the tee, weigh up the potential risks and rewards of pulling out your driver. Don’t just think about avoiding doubles and trebles, consider the potential birdie or scoring 3-points. Likewise, if you struggle with a particular tee-shot, think about alternative ways to play that hole.

It’s an interesting thought and one that we’d encourage before you next play. Feel free to send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Confident in the challenge?

We’ve all stood on a tee box at some point and struggled to muster up the courage to take out the driver. But, when you do, the key is to commit to the shot at hand, rather than trying to guide the ball down the fairway - something a lot of golfers will be doing after a few months without playing.

PING G410 Drivers

When opting for the ‘risk’ strategy, you need to have confidence in both your ability to pull off the shot at hand and your weapon of choice. Weighing up the risk and reward in your head is a very different process when you know you’ve got the right tool for the job.

Luckily, there are a few options in PING's range that all offer something different. The G410 Plus driver offers maximum adjustability, G410 SFT is draw-biased and G410 LST is a low spin option. Head to our website to compare them and to watch our review video.

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Video of the Week

The man in this video needs no introduction. Sit back, relax and get ready to take some notes as Rory McIlroy talks us through how to play the one-hop and stop chip shot. You know, the shot that every golfer wishes they could play! Enjoy.

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