Jonathan Field

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

With the clocks set to spring forward this week, it won't be long before we're out on the course playing some holes in the evening. Be sure to check out our short-read article on 1-irons and hybrids, not to mention a must-watch video of two of the world's best going head-to-head.

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Win this limited edition bag

Have you entered yet?

Let's face it: we all love the chance of winning something, especially when it's limited edition!

Well, thanks to our friends at Srixon, we're taking part in a nationwide competition where one of you could win this limited edition Tour bag. There's no purchase necessary.

All you need to do is enter via our website. Good luck!

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Golf on Tour

Making the highlight reel

40-year-old Australian Matt Jones claimed victory at The Honda Classic on the beautiful-but-challenging PGA National golf course, with Denmark’s Sebastian Cappelen going shirtless for a watery chip before Wesley Bryan removed shoes and trousers for a couple of shots. That’s one way to make the highlight reel!

On the European Tour, Justin Harding proved the importance of avoiding errors as he went bogey-free in the final round to win the Magical Kenya Open. Sure, he did have a few birdies and an eagle on the day, but it was the bogey avoidance that saw him reign supreme.

We might not have the same wildlife as Nairobi’s Karen Country Club, but we can help you dodge those mistakes this season with a series of one-to-one lessons with a member of the team.

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Carrying or wheeling your bag?

Unlike the Tour pros, we can’t all have somebody with a super-smart golfing brain and perfect knowledge of the course carrying our bags and giving us great advice before every shot (sometimes I think they have it a little too easy!). But we do, at least, have the luxury of choosing between carrying our bags or throwing them on a trolley.

Of course, both have their perks. For example, carrying your bag is a great strength & endurance exercise. It also means you have your bag handy at all times, so you can grab a club or a bottle of water as you walk. Along with breezing through greens and woodland, this is a huge time-saver.

On the side of trolleys, not having to carry a bag will take the stress off of your shoulders and back, making you less fatigued and reducing the risk of injury. This makes a real difference if you play regularly. Whether you're in the market for a new bag or a trolley, we have plenty of options available.

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1-iron or hybrid?

No matter how good you are, it’s easy to feel intimidated when placing an old-school 1-iron or 2-iron behind the ball. With the compact, ultra-thin head, you’d be forgiven for having a crisis of confidence at address… But that can be an issue. With a hybrid, however, the larger head and the shape of the sole give you a real safety net as you strike the ball.

Which would you prefer?

Perhaps the biggest game-changer of the 21st Century, the popularity of hybrids has soared in recent years. Why hit a 1 or 2-iron when the benefits of a hybrid – higher, more forgiving launch - are staring you in the face? The more shots you hit, the more you’ll notice the consistency and forgiveness you’re gaining, with the versatility to strike the ball from anywhere and any lie adding another benefit over traditional long-irons.

Srixon ZX hybrids

At the pinnacle of this modern engineering is Srixon’s ZX hybrids. The stepped crown lowers the club's centre of gravity to really optimise that desired launch, whilst the Rebound Frame generates plenty of speed at impact for as much distance as possible. The head shape is also designed to help you strike the ball cleanly from tight lies, deep rough and even from bunkers. What more could you ask for?

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Video of the Week

Hole-in-ones. How hard are they really? Well, watch as two of the best players on the planet take on the European Tour's hole-in-one challenge. 50 balls each. Can they do it?

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

Jon, Nick, Daisy, Farnie and Joey.

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