Jonathan Field

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter from West Byfleet Golf Club. Have a great week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

Club news

Our New Website

We now have a new website live for our pro shop where you can access the following features:

- Golf lessons now can be booked online
- Items can be purchased from the shops site
- Trolley spares and online trolley servicing

Visit us at www.westbyfleetproshop.com

Driving Range

We are eager to improve our facilities here at West Byfleet Golf Club. We are planning for a bigger custom fit room and putting lab.

This custom fit centre will be an extension of our existing room. The facility will offer a true custom fit experience, with a variety of sessions available.

Please have your say… let us know if this is something you would like? What would you like to be included in this build?

Tour news

Hatton Crumbles

It was back to the daily grind for Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes, with Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood both in action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Hatton led in the final round by four strokes heading into the back nine, but a remarkable collapse involving four bogies saw him card a level par 72, allowing Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregarrd to steal victory at St Andrews. Fleetwood shared second with Hatton as a final day 69 left him on 14 under, one stroke behind Bjerregarrd. This week the tour heads to Walton Heath with Justin Rose playing host at the British Masters.

Rule Changes

As 2019 comes ever closer, so too do the new Rules of Golf which are to be implemented on 1st January 2019. The changes being made are intended to modernise the game, one of which is the dropping procedure. Drops will no longer have to be made from shoulder height – instead, golfers will be able to drop from knee height when taking relief to simplify the dropping process and speed up play.

View all rules changes here.

Shop news

Shoe Sale

We have a selection of men’s and ladies SALE shoes left. Grab a bargain before they go!

Under Armour GORE-TEX Waterproof Suit

With wet weather just around the corner now is the time to get yourslef a waterproof suit to keep yopu dry out on the course. The Under Armour GORE-TEX waterproof has now arrived in-store and is packed with features.

Windproof materials and construction shield you from the elements. It's also completely waterproof, thanks to UA Storm technology - a key feature if you want to stay protected from the elements.

We rate this waterproof suit very highly so be sure to come and take a closer look in the pro shop to see what all the fuss is about.

Shop services

Club Cleaning

We are still continuing our club cleaning service. Due to the weather we have the machine setup in our workshop.

Before

After

- £10 for a full clean
- £5 for heads only

Clean grooves will make a big difference to your game!

The good old days

Sometimes it's nice to reminisce about the good times. When it comes to golf, the days of persimmon woods, small clubheads and hitting balls which were hard as a rock are long gone - but it can help to take a trip down memory lane to remind us of just how much technology has developed, particularly in the case of drivers.

Time tunnel

Take PING for example; you might have been lucky enough to own its revolutionary G5 driver way back in 2006. The G5 was made from titanium, featured internal weighting distribution and who can forget the iconic half-moon alignment aid? It's definitely a collector's item, and is sure to be remembered with fondness.

Fast-forward to the present day, and PING has released its most technologically advanced driver to date in the form of G400. The streamlined shape results in 15% extra clubhead speed and ball velocity - meaning you'll have added distance along with more stability. Not only that, but PING has developed four different G400 models so you're guaranteed to find a driver that's suited to your game.

So, whilst it is nice to think about the drivers of yesteryear, it's probably time to get up to speed with the latest models such as the G400. Who knows? Maybe in another 10 years time, you'll be looking back on the G400 with as much fondness as the G5!

explore PING's range >

How times have changed

Remember when you used to get ready for a round of golf during winter - you'd put on your vest, followed by a turtleneck, followed by a polo, then a jumper, before finally putting on your jacket. Not only was it a complete pain in terms of trying to stay warm without overheating, but it also made swinging the club near impossible - not a great combination if you wanted to enjoy your 18 holes.

Luckily, we've come a long way since then and we're now able to wear golf-specific garments which are not only comfortable, but also designed to keep your movement as natural as possible. So, instead of donning 5 or 6 layers during your round of golf, all you'll need is three.

Over your polo, we'd recommend wearing a pullover like this ProQuip Merino Lined jumper. Its Italian Merino Wool helps you stay comfortable throughout your whole round, whilst ProQuip's pioneering water repellent feature means you'll be well protected from the cold, wind and rain.

For those winter rounds, you'll also need a waterproof jacket as your final layer, like this Pro-Flex EVO jacket. The Four-Way stretch material gives you total freedom of movement, whilst the full-length waterproof zips allow for easy access in even the wettest conditions.

explore ProQuip's range >

Video of the Week

Having already received plaudits from the likes of Keegan Bradley, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell, the RTX 4 wedge from Cleveland is brimming with the potential to boost your game.

We hope you have enjoyed this week's mail, and we look forward to seeing you soon,

Jon and Dan

West Byfleet Golf Club
Sheerwater Road
West Byfleet
KT14 6AA

Phone: 01932 346584

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