Gavin Lunny

No Turkish Delight For Pepperell

Eddie Pepperell had a Saturday to forget at the Turkish Airlines Open after getting himself disqualified in bizarre fashion.

Playing the 4th (a par-5 with water that lurked close to the green), Pepperell proceeded to dunk numerous balls into the drink much to the dismay of playing partners Martin Kaymer and George Coetzee.

After notifying his playing partners that he had run out of balls, Pepperell walked off the course and fell foul of rule 3.3c which states a player must hole out at each hole in a round.

Once the dust had settled, it was left to Tyrrell Hatton to clean up in a thrilling six-way playoff which had the unique distinction of being settled under floodlights.

Fitting news

Do You Know What's Available?

Do you know what is available at your club?

Many of you have availed of the world class facility that is our coaching studio where we carry the very best on coaching and fitting technology and we now offer personalised TPI based training programs specific to your golfing needs.

TrackMan Lessons

In a TrackMan lesson, we will use TrackMan and video analysis to build a clear picture of your game, uncovering any problem areas and developing strategies to improve.

At the end of your session, you will receive a detailed report containing all the data and video analysis from the session and the way forward to help improve your game faster.

TrackMan Gapping Session

One of the most important questions you need to be able to answer in golf is "how far do you hit your clubs?" In order to know which club to hit in a certain situation, you need to know your exact carry distances.

A TrackMan Gapping Session gives you the relevant information to help you make the correct decisions on the golf course saving you shots.

During this session, you will hit a series of shots with every club in your bag to get accurate measurements for each club. A detailed report will be given to you after the session.

TrackMan Combine Test

TrackMan Combine is a standardised test that enables you to identify the strengths and weaknesses in your golf game.

Discover the clear correlation between your TrackMan Combine results and your success on the golf course.

The TrackMan Combine consists of 60 shots hit to selected distances. TrackMan scores each shot on a scale of 0 - 100 based on your accuracy.

When the session is complete, every golfer receives a full appraisal and follow-on action plan.

For more information on any of the TrackMan services or to book your next coaching session click here or contact us at the pro shop.

#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

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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 Mizuno’s JPX ball, which sees a soft compression core combine with a micro dimple design to keep the ball travelling through the air for longer.

explore Mizuno's range >

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