Dean Vannet

Nostalgia Picture Answers from last week

From left to right we have Dean Vannet (Banchory Assistances with yes hair and Joe 90 glasses), Alistair Wales (Tor Na Coille Hotel Manager), Douglas Smart (Banchory Head Professional), Christy O’Connor (Irish Ryder Cup legend and r/up twice in The Open), Paul Lawrie (wearing dodgy sweater Banchory assistant and 1999 Open Champion).

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North East Pro Matchplay event

During lockdown Paul contacted me and twisted my arm into entering his new Pro only Knock-Out match play event sponsored by Brewdog.

Despite my lack of golf these days I managed to sneak past my 1st round opponent Reece Mitchel (Paul Lawrie Golf Centre) with a 2 holes up victory playing here at Banchory.

This week on Tuesday I then took on Hazelhead Professional Colin Nelson in the second round over his home course Hazelhead Number 1. Fortunately with a decent 2 under for the last 4 holes I managed to sneak another 2 holes up victory.

Now I can look forward to a quarter final challenge with one of the favourites and Honorary Banchory member Greig Hutcheon which we will play here at Banchory.

Golf on Tour

Tiger returns!

Tiger Woods made his return to golf at The Memorial Tournament, playing at a Jack Nicklaus-designed course alongside Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka. That’s pretty cool!

Muirfield Village, better known as Jack’s Place, proved to be a brutal beast. 3-over was enough to make the cut and even-par enough for a share of 10th, with even the world’s best notching double and triple bogeys.

Jon Rahm became just the second Spaniard in history, behind Seve Ballesteros, to become World No.1 after a convincing victory in Ohio. Despite going +5 on Sunday’s back-nine, Rahm cruised to a three-stroke win.

Rahm’s final score of -9 will not jump off the page of PGA Tour winners, but numbers could never tell the story of just how much Jack’s Place demanded.

You can get in touch with us now by clicking the button below or calling us on 01330822447 to find out how our professional, expert golf lessons can help you.

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Our Price Match Promise

Did you know we price match competitors?

There's often a perception that small, local businesses are more expensive than your high street or online retailers, which couldn't be further from the truth in our case.

Not only do we offer you a fantastic and professional service, but we also offer a Price Match Promise against our main competitors. So, if you see a product cheaper elsewhere, pop by the shop and have a chat with a member of the team to see if we can match it.

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Gapping: How, what & why?

How well do you know each club in your bag? Perhaps more importantly, how well do you know your entire set? Your clubs are not individual tools, so it's always useful to look at them as a set to identify any problematic areas.

We’ve all taken out the wrong club from time to time and found ourselves hitting far too long or too short. The frustration is unrivalled!

By coming for a gapping session, you'll leave with the knowledge of how far each club in your bag actually travels. Wave goodbye to the plus or minus 10-yard guesses!

This sort of knowledge will fill you with confidence that you have the right club in your hand, whether laying-up off the tee or attacking a flag.

A good side note of coming for a gapping session is that we will find any yardages that you don't have covered, as well as any clubs that go the same distance - a real waste!

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Spikeless comfort on the course

You simply cannot beat a hot summer day on the golf course. Of course, if you want to soak up the sun whilst strolling the fairways, you’ll need to feel comfortable underfoot.

Skechers Drive 4 golf shoes

Comfort is arguably the most important factor to consider when buying new golf shoes - we are walking for over four miles after all!

The Skechers Drive 4 and Max Rover spikeless golf shoes are two of the best shoes that tick this box.

Skechers Max Rover golf shoes

In addition to comfort, their spikeless outsoles offer fantastic grip whilst you're hitting shots and allow you to wear them away from the course too.

Visit the pro shop for a first-hand look or browse the full range on our website below.

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The ideal combination

Helping you enjoy better golf

Golf is a frustrating game at the best of times, but the satisfaction we all feel when playing well keeps us coming back for more.

It's no secret that having the right clubs for your swing is a huge help - both as a quick fix and in the long-term - as is regular coaching.

So, if you're in the market for something new, take advantage of this offer whilst it's running. There's been no better time to invest in your game!

Free fitting and free lesson with selected purchases over £299

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Video of the Week

We've gone back through the vault and found this fantastic video from The European Tour that dates back a few years. We all know how far technology has come in recent times, but can a robot beat one of the best golfers on the planet? Well, watch this week's video to find out!

I hope you have a great week.

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