Bleadon Hill Golf Course

Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter where we highlight a great space-saving option for those of you with a small car boot, as well as round up the latest news from the world of golf.

Enjoy the read.

Pro's news

Polar Opposites

As the Beast from the East and Storm Emma collided to bring Arctic conditions to the UK for a few days last week, the very best players in the world were enjoying somewhat different temperatures as they battled it out at the WGC-Mexico Championship. Any of you who watched on the box over the weekend will have noticed the mammoth distances that some of the guys were hitting the ball in Mexico, but why was this?

How were they hitting mid-irons over 200 yards and driving the first green (316 yards) with 3-woods?

Well, the golf course they were playing is 7,800 feet above sea level, which reduces drag on the golf ball meaning it can travel further than it otherwise would. In the end, it was Phil Mickelson who ended his exile from the winner’s circle with a playoff victory over compatriot Justin Thomas, who holed out from the fairway for eagle on his 72nd hole.

This was lefty’s first win since the 2013 Open Championship but comes as no surprise as he has been showing signs of returning to his best with top 10 finishes in his last three events. Mickelson’s story is remarkably similar to that of Michelle Wie, who claimed her first win since the 2014 US Open at last week’s Women’s World Championship.

Competition news

2018 Events

Fixtures are now available on the club website by clicking here or pop into the pro shop and we have a list printed out.

We hope you all have a successful year on the golf course and remember if you want to improve your game then you can always book a lesson with us by clicking here.

Shop news

Time to Upgrade your Golf Bag?

Maybe your bag is a few years old and has seen better days? Or, maybe it has a broken zip or a stand that is bent? Regardless of your bag's condition, now is the perfect time to consider purchasing a new one as we're offering £20 OFF selected stand and cart bags in-store.

Click here to contact the team.

Grip Offer

Playing with worn and shiny grips makes it difficult to produce a fluid and reliable swing, which leads to mishits and inconsistent ball-striking. Come and collect your FREE Align Golf Pride grip in-store and you’ll feel the difference that a new grip can make immediately.

There is also a grip SALE section with a variety of grips available at well reduced prices, so pop in and see what you can get your hands on for a bargain price!

Click here for more info.

Callaway Mack Daddy 4 Wedge

With a heavy influence from Tour pros and golf wedge mastermind Roger Cleveland, Callaway's new Mack Daddy 4 wedges signal a new era of golf wedges. Technologies and innovations like you've never seen before from Callaway.

With so many loft and grind options available, it's crucial to have a custom fitting so we can experiment with two, three and even four wedge set-ups to see which is best for your game.

Click here to request a fitting.

Odyssey O-Works Black and Red Putters

Many of the mallets in this new O-Works range feature a new short slant hosel that gives them a toe hang. This style has proved very popular on tour as it allows players with naturally arcing putting strokes to finally get the forgiveness and alignment benefits of a mallet.

With so many head, hosel, colour, length and grip options available, it really is worth coming to try before you buy to get the perfect putter for your stroke.

These putters have now arrived in-store so pop in and have a look for yourself.

Listen to what he has to say

We’ve been hammering home the importance of getting your clubs regripped for the past few weeks now, so we thought we’d take a closer look at one particular grip that we’re currently offering to put on your 7-iron for FREE…

Interview with David Leadbetter | Golf Instructor

Why try the Golf Pride Align grip?
You might think launching a new golf grip is like reinventing the wheel, but this Golf Pride Align grip really has broken the mould. Its key feature is the raised ridge on the back of the grip. By feeling this ridge each time you hold a club, you’ll have a physical aid to your grip position. This will help you achieve more consistent hand placements, which should only lead to more consistent results.

learn more >

Stuck for space?

If you’re considering a new electric trolley this year there’s no reason to look anywhere else. Motocaddy’s improved range for 2018 offers a choice of two series – S-Series and M-Series – and for those of you with a space restriction like a smaller boot, we think the M-Series is the perfect choice.

Motocaddy M1 PRO
This fantastic model folds down roughly 40% smaller than traditional electric trolleys thanks to its innovative frame design. It’s both small and mighty thanks to nine speed settings and an adjustable distance control so you can send it away. It also boasts a locking base design to stop your bag wobbling and an accessory holder with a USB port.

Motocaddy M3 PRO
This trolley takes the M1 PRO and adds some bells and whistles that we think gadget lovers will really like. You get a colour screen that displays a lost ball timer, round timer, clock and battery meter, plus you can measure your drives and the trolley’s total distance covered.

explore Motocaddy's range >

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Patrick

Patrick Baker
Roman Road
Bleadon
Weston Super Mare
BS24 0AD

Phone: 01934 811777

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