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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to this week's newsletter. In this edition we have all the latest news, events and offers from here at Bleadon Hill Golf Club.

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Tour news

Lucky number 17 for Reavie

If Chez Reavie plays the lottery this week then we recommend one of his picks is 17.

The American claimed the Travelers Championship by four shots with a total 17-under-par but despite shooting a joint back-nine record at TPC River Highlands on Saturday with a 7-under 28, a charging Keegan Bradley had his lead down to just one with three to play come Sunday.

Lucky number 17 came to the rescue though as Bradley shot a double bogey at the par 4 seventeenth whilst Reavie sunk a birdie at the same hole to stretch the lead to four where it stayed.

It was Chez Reavie’s second PGA Tour win and first since claiming the Canadian Open in 2008 – a tournament he won with a total score of (yep you guessed it) 17-under par.

Spooky.

Shop news

Oakley sunglasses

We will now be stocking Oakley sunglasses in the pro shop. Read the article further on in the newsletter to see how these can help with your game this summer.

We are due to receive the Oakley range within the next month so keep an eye out in-store.

Under Armour clothing

If you are looking for some great clothing for the summer, look no further as we have our full Under Armour clothing collection in-store.

In most styles updated performance fit meets 4-way stretch fabric for ultimate comfort and freedom of movement while the wicking moisture away from the body for complete dryness.

Pop into the pro shop to check out the range.

Walking on sunshine

Is there a better time than summer to be out playing golf? Silly question, really. So, now you’ve got your cap on and you’re lathered in sun lotion, it’s time to make sure the most important part of your body (arguably) is protected: your eyes.

Oakley Mercenary sunglasses

UV protection

You don’t need us to tell you that staring straight at the sun is not the smartest idea, but these sunglasses come with UV protection to keep those harmful rays at bay.

Enhanced vision

The best thing about the Mercenary is that it comes with Oakley's Dark Prizm lenses, which help to improve colour, contrast and detail for maximum clarity on the course.

Stylish look

Last but by no means least, these sunnies are incredibly stylish with a modern frame and larger lens shape, meaning you'll happily wear them all day long.

shop Oakley now >

Lost your groove?

Much like the tyres on your car, there comes a time when the grooves on your wedges have worn away so much that they need replacing. This process occurs slowly over time and is something that you might not notice at first glance, but when the wear becomes apparent it can have serious consequences on your game.

Fresh vs worn grooves

It might seem a little extreme, but the graphic above illustrates the impact worn grooves can have on shots into greens - a lower ball flight that rolls out farther compared to a wedge with fresh grooves.

Yes, you might be able to adapt by pitching the ball shorter and letting it roll out, but when you don't have much green to work with or are playing a delicate shot worn grooves will be of no use.

What do we suggest?

If dirt, grit and water have visibly harmed your wedge face, it’s time to get your groove back with a new wedge set-up.

One model that we'd certainly recommend trying is Callaway's Mack Daddy 4 wedge. It features Groove-in-Groove technology, which promotes enhanced spin and control around the greens.

Callaway wedges are trusted by some of the world's best golfers, including short-game wizard Phil Mickelson, so you can guarantee they'll add performance to your game.

find out more >

Video of the Week

In the second of this three-part series, putting instructor Phil Kenyon explains how to read greens using more than just your eyes. Have you ever tried this?

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
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