Chris Cutchie & Mark Baker

3 FOR 2!

Grab yourself a bargain!

All sale rail clothing is now 3 for 2, just in time to buy as Christmas gifts for others..

Or just to renew your own wardrobe!

Pop in the Pro shop next time you’re at the club to see what’s on offer.

Click here and get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.

What will you put on yours?

If there's one thing that all golfers need plenty of, it’s golf balls. So, rather than getting a standard dozen, why not get creative and take advantage of our favourite Christmas promotion?

With prices starting from £24.99, you’ll get FREE personalisation and FREE delivery to our shop in time for Christmas.

All that's left to decide is whether you buy some for yourself or as a gift for someone else...or both!

Titleist Xmas Ball Personalisation - £24.99

place your order here >

A Christmas miracle from Motocaddy

Maybe we’ve gone a little over the top with that title but there is still a huge saving to be had in-store right now!

If you purchase a Motocaddy Lithium trolley from us between now and the end of 2019, you will be entitled to a FREE Motocaddy golf bag worth up to £219.99.

The bag you get is dependant on the trolley you buy, but it really is as simple as that! Pop by the shop to see which trolley suits your needs best.

find out more >

Coaching news

Winter Coaching Packages

Birdie, Eagle Albatross, Hole-In-One!

4 Levels of coaching package to suit all golfers which promise progression through the off season.

These packages make perfect Christmas presents for the golfer in your family, or as a great treat for yourself.

Call 01206 853920 to book your coaching package now.

Click here to book now!

Competition news

Poppy Appeal Stableford

Dan Climpson topped the leader board in Colchester Golf Club’s Poppy Appeal Stableford

In a week where each section of the Club held their own Poppy Appeal competition Climpson, a new member at the Club, was clear at the top returning an impressive 44 points from his nineteen handicap.

His round was built around the turn where he had four pars, and then finished off with pars on the 17th and 18th putting him in an almost unassailable position.

Almost, because right on this tail was Matt Michael (9) on 43 points. Michael had a brilliant birdie blitz around the turn carding four birdies in six holes to give him a gross of 72.

Matt Michael, playing out of a bunker on the 12th hole

Also adapting superbly well to the receptive greens was Josh Coleman who holed out on the 9th hole with that rare bird, an eagle. His three shots on the par five combined with a level par total for the other 17 holes gave him by far the best gross of the day with a 68.

In a competition which saw 109 players squeezed into the limited daylight hours it was no surprise to see some of the later starting groups struggling to finish despite the weather on the day being perfect for autumnal golf.

Stuart Fisher (13) returned 40 points to take fourth spot and Keith Newnham (5) who along with Robert Svensson (14) had 39 points to complete the leader-board.

Twenty-seven handicapper Jasmine Schwier topped the ladies with 26 points in their Poppy Appeal Stableford.

The need for competitive golf was more than evident on the day with sixty ladies entering this fourteen hole competition. The results played to recent form with Romany Foster (20) returning 25 points and Lisa Free (35) carding 24 points to take the second and third spots.

Cathy Burchell (12) along with Gill Minns (21) both returned 23 points take the lower places.

Junior Remembrance Stableford

The Junior Remembrance Stableford saw Arian Masud (5) take the plaudits with 35 points. A birdie on the ninth along with five bogeys put him one point clear of Romy Bozier (9) who was a clear second on 34.

Oli Baker (7) and Alanna Mathews (10) completed the leader-board with 32 and 27 points.

#468FCD ;text-align:left">Stats that'll make you think

You don’t get to a single-figure handicap without having a strong iron game, but the journey shouldn't end there. For us, there are two key factors that, when combined properly, will help take your iron play to the next level.

1) Get custom-fitted

If you're serious about shooting in the 70s each and every round, then getting custom-fitted for your next set of irons is key.

PING’s i500 model feel fantastic off the face and provide precise distances and control, but that's no good if you're using the wrong shafts or you need 2-degrees flat but yours are standard.

2) Know your yardages

The second stat above is remarkable and if you're one of the 21%, you need to come and see us for a gapping session. There we can give you the distances you hit each of your clubs as well as spot any issues you have between clubs.

PING i500 irons

explore PING's range of irons >

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Asking for forgiveness

Improving your iron play is key if you want to lower your handicap this winter, but you need to give yourself the best chance of doing so at the same time. That's why these stats made us sit up and pay attention...

We should all be looking to make this game as easy as possible for ourselves, and that’s why we recommend joining the 55% of golfers who don't use a 3 or 4-iron by swapping yours out for a more forgiving and easy-to-use hybrid.

One option that we really like is PING's G410 hybrid, which comes in several different loft options (17 through to 30 degrees) so we can fill the gaps between your longest iron and shortest wood with ease.

The other stat that jumped out at us was that 21% of golfers admitted to not knowing how far they hit the ball...! Just let that sink in for a moment - how can anyone expect to improve or even play to their ability if they're guessing over every shot?

PING G410 hybrid

learn more about PING hybrids >

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The cold facts

Colder temperatures have a consequence on every aspect of our game, from the clothes we wear to how far the ball travels through the air. We all certainly dress to combat the chill on a winter’s day, but how many of you are switching your golf ball for one that offers you more distance when you need it the most?

The science:

Cold air is denser than warm air, which creates additional drag on the ball resulting in it going a shorter distance. Also, chillier temperatures mean colder clubs, which in turn means the transfer of energy from the clubface to the ball is not as efficient as when it is warm. Lesson over!

The solution:

A soft distance ball is key to cutting through the dense air to maintain that vital winter distance. One that we stock in the pro shop is Titleist's Velocity ball, which boasts a softer core, faster cover and a unique dimple pattern to ensure the ball travels through the air for longer. Result.

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Motocaddy Free Golf Bag Offer Worth Up To £219.99

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