Sene Valley Golf Club

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're safe and well.

In this week's newsletter, we're rolling back the years as we take a look at one of golf's most famous drivers of all time and compare it to today's equivalent. We'll be working our way through the bag over the next few weeks so be sure to keep an eye out for our weekly emails!

As always, if there's anything that tickles your fancy, reply to this email and we'll be happy to help.

Enjoy the read.

Our winner - John Ditton

So after a month of receiving a fantastic collection of photographs of the golf course, we have a winner! I will add that the winner has been selected by Bruce and myself so any disputes please let us know, but I think we all appreciate the spectacular view across the 8th and 7th which was taken at the crack of dawn by John Ditton.

Thank you to everyone who have submitted photographs, we have collected some fantastic content for our portfolio and the club will be using these over the coming year.

Ready for your arrival!

Golf Academy

As you know, we will be open from the 29th March. The practice ground is your area as members to warm up and practice. The same rules apply, strictly irons only and a maximum club of a 6 iron, this area is available to use your own golf balls and to be enjoyed for serious practice or even to bring your family down to give it a go.

We are delighted we are able to give golf lessons from the 29th also, these lessons must be given in the covered bays or the studio with the door and curtain open which we are so excited to show to you all.

From the 12th April we are allowed to coach indoors using the simulator screen which also takes the experience to the best in the area! If you would like a custom fitting we are advising everyone to book the simulator from the 12th April for the ultimate experience, we will be able to provide iron, wedges and putting custom fittings from the 29th.

Please take advantage of viewing the new Online Booking Diary to reserve a slot, if you would prefer us to give you a call to best suit your needs then just leave your contact number and we will be in touch.

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Bruce's Blog

Getting back to Golf

Not long now...I’m sure everyone is chomping at the bit to get back on the fairways. Now the studio is finished I’ve been lucky enough to have a few practice sessions. I’m sure you’ll all remember what it was like hitting balls after the last long lockdown. The body doesn’t quite react or move the way it should. Takes some warming up and WD-40 to get the chassis going.

You’ll all be glad to know I’ve witnessed Charlie get a hole in one on the 2nd hole at Wentworth In the simulator. Don’t worry, I’m sure there will be a photo and scorecard somewhere in the clubhouse when your back. Hopefully down the toilet but at least I haven’t let it get to me.

As I’m sure your all aware we are now booking lessons and custom fits in. If you’d like one of the Professional Staff to give you a call to discuss a plan when we get back then please let us know.

See you all soon,

Bruce.

Junior Coaching

News from England Golf means we can resume golf from the 29th March with Junior Group Coaching permitted. With this in mind we will be resuming our Saturday morning sessions on April 3rd with the same format as 2020. (Registration prior to arrival is required)

As with the 2020 format the cost for these sessions will be £40 for 5 session credits, however, this does not include membership of the club, like in previous years. Junior memberships are available from just £80. If you would like any further details on this please let us know, the club will be in touch to let you know when your renewal is due.

Credits that you may already have will carry over from last year.

We are also excited to announce that in the Easter Half-Term we will be offering a ‘Junior Camp’. This will run on Tuesday 6th April and Tuesday 13th April from 12 Noon - 16:30. Please get in touch to let us know you are interested, we will then forward through all the information to you.

Look forward to seeing you on the 3rd April.

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Golf's green light

It's less than three weeks until golf courses in England reopen and we cannot wait.

With the excitement well and truly beginning to rise, we wanted to make you aware of our Order & Collect service. If there's anything that you're after or in need of ahead of the restart, get in touch with the team below and we'll be happy to help!

Thank you for supporting local by shopping with us.

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The golfer's new clothes

You know what this time of year means… New styles! And if there was ever a golf season that we want to make the most of it’s this one. What better way to kickstart a long-anticipated summer on the course than with a fresh look?

Our brand-new Puma clothing range

You can walk the course with confidence thanks to Puma’s super-stylish new threads. A multitude of mid-layers and polo shirts in a variety of styles are available through us.

If you favour a clean and classic look, you can find that in our new Puma range for this season. If you lean towards a more eye-catching appearance, you’ll love the patterned garments. However, the best bit about this new range has to be the Cloudspun fabric, which feels incredibly soft and lovely to touch!

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Then & now!

Whenever a brand new driver comes out, it’s hard to imagine things getting any better. There have been some incredible innovations in recent years and who’s to say where we’ll be in 15 years? Why don’t we take a deeper dive into how old drivers compare to the latest models?

Callaway drivers from 2006 vs. 2021

If we take Callaway drivers as an example, we can look at the X460 driver from 2006 – a beloved figure on courses around the world in its heyday - compared to the brand-new Callaway Epic Speed range. The X460 had an all-titanium sole and the centre of gravity had been positioned to favour better players.

Callaway Epic Speed driver

The Epic Speed, on the other hand, comes in standard, Max & LS (low-spin) options, meaning all players are catered for. Callaway also used A.I. technology to create a Jailbreak Speed Frame and Flash Face, both generating plenty of distance. Strategic weighting in all models also allows for much more forgiveness than the X460. Result!

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Product spotlight

Brand new | FJ UltraFIT SL shoes

It's not long until the clocks spring forward, the temperatures rise a notch or two, and the serious club competitions get underway.

When this time comes, why not take to the course in a brand-new pair of shoes?

One of our favourite models this year has to be the UltraFIT SL shoe from FootJoy. Not only is it both waterproof and spikeless, but the Boa Lacing System will give you the perfect snug fit each time you slip them on!

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Video of the Week

When it comes to the spin we generate around the greens, is it really as simple as saying fresh grooves/wedges spin more than old/worn ones? And, if so, where does that fine-line sit between our wedges giving us the spin we need and when we need to think about replacing them? Well, this week's video answers both of these questions and quite a lot more! Enjoy.

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you need any help or advice please reply to this email or pop into the shop and we'll be delighted to help.

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