Dean Vannet

With everyone s fingers crossed for Nicola to announce golf is back as from this Friday the Management Committee has prepared a series of temporary rules for all golfers to adhere to and in order that we can all return to golf safely and get back

Hello Golfers,

With everyone’s fingers crossed for Nicola to announce golf is back as from this Friday the Management Committee has prepared a series of temporary rules for all golfers to adhere to and in order that we can all return to golf safely and get back onto the golf course in a phased process.

Please take the time to read all the information below and if you have any questions please feel free to get in touch with myself, Claire and Andrew anytime.

Stay safe and enjoy the read.

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Starting a phased return to play - Playing on the golf course

When governments and authorities give express consent, play may be able to begin in a regulated way. Looking ahead to this time, the management of your club has put together a plan for a range of procedures that will be insisted upon to allow safe play to take place, including but not limited to:

Play will be managed by the professional staff and will remind golfers of the guidance on social distancing and safe play.
This guidance and advice for golfers will be posted on websites and on tee times online booking pages.
Members are required to book tee times online where possible or by calling professional shop – NO TURN UP AND PLAY GOLF.
All golfers will commence their round from the 1st Tee – NO STARTING AT THE 16TH OR 17th HOLES.
Tee times will remain at our standard 8 minute intervals and will be member play ONLY to begin with - NO GUEST OR VISITOR GOLF – MEMBERS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
The number of players in a group will be as follows:
1 Ball (Member Only)
2 Ball (Any Member combination)
3 / 4 Ball – Subject to adherence of ONLY mixing with ONE other household group and as per guidance from Scottish Golf (again members only groups).
Bookings will be reduced to two days in advance. Tee time intervals and booking periods will be monitored on a weekly basis. The tee sheet will open up at 8am and allows members to book two days in advance.
Please avoid cutting in on any holes to maintain distancing for both other golfers and staff.
In the interests of staff safety the first tee time each day will be 8am – No golf permitted before 8am each day. However the online tee sheet will be extended to 8:30pm each day so that members can book tee times beyond shop hours and adhere to all the safety measures as stated in this document.
Clubhouse to initially remain shut so golfers to arrive shortly before their tee time (e.g. 10-15 minutes) and change their shoe etc. in the car park.
No access to clubhouse or on course toilets. Please use toilet facilities at home before you leave.
Leave the flag in at all times - hole cup inserts will be in use to avoid the need to place your hand down inside the hole cup to retrieve your ball.
Golfers asked at the beginning to leave the club as soon as their game is complete.
Equipment retrieval from clubhouse by appointment only and in advance of booking a tee time – contact the pro shop to arrange.

Pro's news

Could this really happen?

Over the past couple of weeks, we've been lucky enough to watch Tiger, Rory and a select few others take to the course to raise money for charities.

But, it's got us thinking...

With the PGA Tour set to return next month and the European Tour the month after - both without fans for a while - will September's Ryder Cup match between Europe and USA go ahead?

If it does, it'll likely be without spectators but would that be the same spectacle? Think back to Paris in 2018 when the cameras panned around the first tee at the start of each match to thousands of fans in the grandstand. It was a sight to behold.

Let us know what you think by sending us a message here.

New glove, anyone?

As a sport, golf has been given the green light ahead of the vast majority of others.

So, when you do get back out on the course, there's a good chance those crumpled up gloves at the bottom of your bag will need replacing.

We have a great selection of gloves in-store that are still in their packaging, including FootJoy's brilliant range - the #1 glove in golf!

From all-weather gloves to the softest leather gloves around, get in touch with us below and we'll be happy to help you out.

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Thoughts for the course

Home advantage is a phenomenon across most sports. In golf, playing a competition or match on a course you know like the back of your hand has obvious benefits. However, when playing a hole for the hundredth time, it’s easy to fall into the trap of playing it the same way you always have. But, what if there’s another way?

Risk and reward - take on the challenge?

This is where the question of risk and reward comes in.

Does the potential risk of bringing danger into play, be it trees or hazards, outweigh the potential reward?

Next time you’re standing on the tee, weigh up the potential risks and rewards of pulling out your driver. Don’t just think about avoiding doubles and trebles, consider the potential birdie or scoring 3-points. Likewise, if you struggle with a particular tee-shot, think about alternative ways to play that hole.

It’s an interesting thought and one that we’d encourage before you next play. Feel free to send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Confident in the challenge?

We’ve all stood on a tee box at some point and struggled to muster up the courage to take out the driver. But, when you do, the key is to commit to the shot at hand, rather than trying to guide the ball down the fairway - something a lot of golfers will be doing after a few months without playing.

PING G410 Drivers

When opting for the ‘risk’ strategy, you need to have confidence in both your ability to pull off the shot at hand and your weapon of choice. Weighing up the risk and reward in your head is a very different process when you know you’ve got the right tool for the job.

Luckily, there are a few options in PING's range that all offer something different. The G410 Plus driver offers maximum adjustability, G410 SFT is draw-biased and G410 LST is a low spin option. Head to our website to compare them and to watch our review video.

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