Dean Vannet

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're safe and well.

This week's newsletter is brimming with new products that we're incredibly excited about sharing with you. If anything tickles your fancy, be sure to get in touch and we'll discuss how we can help during these difficult times.

Enjoy the read. The video at the bottom is certainly worth a watch!

Junior news

GolPhin for Kids Programme

As the Golf Course remains frozen and unplayable Andrew and I have been in discussions with and formed an association with a golf company named GolPhin who, while relatively new to the sport, focus their expertise on juniors playing the game as this article below will explain in more detail. Please take the time to read this and share with your friends and family.

GolPhin MyPathway2Golf provides a junior programme that inspires kids to join the club, learn the game at their own pace, have fun with their friends, learn numeracy and life skills, progress their golfing abilities while helping to retain them as future adult club members.

The programme that will be delivered and spread over the main playing season empowers the children to want to improve by climbing the GolPhin's Pyramid of Progression while taking ownership of their own progress and data.

Many of the coaches who are delivering the programme around the country continue to communicate to their juniors via the GolPhin App which is a key player in the programme and tasks them with different challenges to help keep them engaged over the quieter winter months with skill tests, quizzes, self assessments and various other interactions.

Even during another lengthy lockdown or weather stopping the kids getting to the course, coaches are using the GolPhin App’s interactive programme to help keep engaged with the children and their families.

Golf facilities currently delivering the programme in Scotland include the likes of; Carnoustie, West Kilbride, Murrayshall, Hilton Park, Royal Dornoch, Strathlene, Blairgowrie, Stirling, North Berwick, Barberton, Musselburgh, Elderslie, Portpatrick, Gourock and The Nairn Golf Club to name but just a few.

A recent announcement worthy of a mention is former junior member of East Kilbride Golf Club in Glasgow and current European Tour player Marc Warren who has just put his name to and is sponsoring this programme at the club where he cut his teeth as a junior member and which will now see East Kilbride added to the ever growing list of participating Golf Clubs in Scotland.

We plan to deliver a 30 minute Zoom Presentation evening on Thursday 25th February at 7:00pm and highlight and explain in more detail our partnership with GolPhin Mypathway2Golf’s programme and one which Andrew and I are very excited about.

Dial in details for the call will be sent out week commencing Monday 22nd February - if you would like to join us on the 25th you can book your spot by emailing me now to bgc.pro.shop@btconnect.com.

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Club news

Takeaway catering update from Adam

Hello again folks,

Thank you all for the support over the past week, it was fantastic. The fish and chips went down a treat with one customer saying in 43 years of being in Banchory that was the best they had and another saying it was the best they'd had in a long time. So fish and chips is now a permanent addition to the menu. I have tweaked the menu slightly and also added chicken goujons to the mains and bread and butter pudding to the desserts. Please have a look at the attached menu. Slots fill up fast so the earlier you order the better chance you have of getting your preferred time slot.

Ordering instructions:

Email mckenzie598@btinternet.com by 6pm the day before with your order and a preferred time slot (between 6pm-8pm each evening).
You will receive an email confirming order and time slot allocated (time slots are every 10 minutes and allocated on a first come basis).
This is a collection only service, you must arrive at the clubhouse locker room entrance at your allotted time slot, ring the bell for attention where payment will be taken.

Starters:

Chicken and sweetcorn soup - £3.00 g/f d/f.
Cullen skink - £3.00 g/f.
Lentil and tomato soup (v) - £2.50 g/f d/f.
Smoked salmon and prawn salad, marie rose sauce - £6.00 g/f d/f.
Chicken liver pate, onion chutney, oatcakes - £4.00 g/f available.

Mains:

Baked fillet of haddock mornay, new potatoes, broccoli - £8.00 g/f available.
Seafood lasagne - £7.00.
Cottage pie - £6.00 g/f d/f available.
Deep fried battered/breaded haddock and chips - £8.00.
Breast of chicken, new potatoes, roast vegetables, pepper sauce - £8.00 g/f.
Homemade beef and root vegetable casserole, thyme dumplings - £8.00 g/f available d/f.
Deep fried chicken goujons and chips, sweet chilli dipping sauce - £7.00.
Baked beef lasagne - £7.00.
Thai red chicken curry, boiled rice - £7.00 g/f d/f.
Baked brie, beetroot and kale tart, side salad - £6.00 g/f

Sides:

Chips/ mashed potato/ new potatoes/ vegetables/ side salad - £2.00 g/f d/f available.

Desserts:

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce (V) - £3.00.
Homemade chocolate pudding, chocolate sauce (V) - £3.00.
Homemade bread and butter pudding, custard (V) - £3.00.

Many thanks Adam.

Golf on Tour

Hatton outshines McIlroy

Rory McIlroy opened the new European Tour season in an all-too-familiar fashion last weekend. The Northern Irishman was part of a fascinating tug-of-war battle with Tyrrell Hatton at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, only to be completely outplayed by Hatton during the final 18 holes.

Just about every player’s bag was brimming with new, exciting-looking equipment; both Hatton and McIlroy heading into battle with brand-new drivers and fairway woods from their respective brands.

Did you catch a glimpse of any clubs that got your blood pumping? Keep your eyes peeled, because we’ve got plenty on the way too. And, if you can’t wait, feel free to ask us what’s new & coming soon by getting in touch below.

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The most exciting new irons

New irons pop up on the market year-on-year, each with a unique design. It’s not just new irons, though: It’s cutting-edge, innovative technologies to make the latest irons better. So, if these irons get better every year, imagine how much better today's irons are than ones from five, even ten years ago.

The evolution of Wilson Staff irons to D9

New - Wilson Staff D9 Irons

Wilson Staff are synonymous with being at the forefront of the latest, greatest inventions, and their new D9 irons really capture that industry-leading approach. They have a beautiful look that certainly inspires confidence at address, as well as the effortlessly easy distance that will make you fall in love with hitting your irons all over again.

Our custom-fitting service will ensure that your set of D9 irons are tailored to you, whilst also providing an interesting and enjoyable experience in the process. So, if you'd like to upgrade your irons in 2021, why not click below to get in touch with us now?

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Do you know about Bushnell?

A lot of things can go wrong in a golf shot and lots stem from the pre-shot routine. Figuring out how far it is to the hole, followed by which club to use, can be tricky. Getting it wrong can mean the shot is doomed before you’ve even swung the club. In the not-too-distant past, this was an issue. Now? Not so much. We have solutions in the form of distance-measuring devices.

Bushnell laser rangefinder & GPS devices

Bushnell's 2021 Range

When it comes to this technology, you need to look at Bushnell Golf. Their laser rangefinders are the most-trusted on the PGA Tour, making up more than 99% of rangefinders used by caddies and players pre-tournament, and it’s easy to see why when you get one in play.

Whether it’s the best-selling Tour V5, the top-of-the-range Pro XE or somewhere in the middle with the Hybrid rangefinder, you are guaranteed accurate and detailed readings out on the course. The greatest bit of technology is called JOLT, which makes it super-easy for anybody to lock onto the pin for accurate distances.

If a laser isn’t for you, you can also get a Phantom GPS device, which clips onto your bag for clear front, middle and back yardages.

To find out more about this stunning range, watch our Bushnell review video on our website by clicking the button below.

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FootJoy Autumn Winter Clothing Collection

Video of the Week

We all enjoy playing in 'three clubs and a putter' competitions. Some of us manage to play even better with just four clubs in the bag! Well, if you could only use one club to complete a hole from tee-to-green, which would you choose? Enjoy this week's video from the European Tour as Hatton, Kaymer and Morikawa take on the One Club Challenge!

I hope you have a great week.

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