Hartford Golf Club

It's a warm welcome to our latest newsletter bringing you all the going's on at Cheshire's friendliest Golf Club! It was another wet and wild weekend as this time the golf course had to withstand a battering from Storm Dennis but we remained open and a few hardy souls braved the elements, we're very lucky to have such a free-draining piece of land and by Monday morning there wasn't a puddle in sight which is amazing when you look at how many courses had to close and are even still under water now.

Enjoy this week's read.....

• It doesn't take Dave long to notch his first win!
• Ian wins a quiet midweek Stableford
• A Srixon ball you may not have tried...but should!
• Don't let the wind ruin your game with Adrian's help
• Add some Mavrik thinking to your game

Competition news

Seniors Competition

No matter how bad the weather the seniors always seem to get a good turn out on Tuesday mornings, and their latest 9 hole Stableford featured a first-time winner in Dave Cook. You may recognise Dave's name as our shop Christmas raffle winner but now he is making his mark on the golf course too and he won in just his third outing, a 20 point score means that his handicap has now fallen to 30.

There were only two players to beat their handicaps on a blustery day - the other player was Paul Frost who scored 19 points and third place went to Roy Strefford on 17 points.

Next week the seniors play an 18 hole Stableford.

Midweek Stableford

Just like the Premier League football we've had a bit of a winter break in terms of weekend competitions and this was probably well-timed looking at some of the inclement stormy weather we've had!

We did, however, play a Midweek Stableford last Wednesday and given the recent conditions it wasn't really surprising to see a low turn out, but a win is still a win and Ian Daines claimed victory with 35 points with a round that included 2 birdies one of which was a two on the 14th hole - this could prove to be lucrative as the two's pool may well have been a rollover from the month before.

Ian's wife Julie Daines came second and Justin Hyam finished third - or last depending on how you look at it!

We return to competitive action this Saturday and the entry sheet is looking pretty healthy for the February Stableford starting at 11am.

Upcoming events

Ladies 9 hole roll up - Thursday 20th February 9:24am
February Stableford - Saturday 22nd February 11am
Ladies 9 hole Stableford - Sunday 23rd February 11am
Seniors 18 hole Stableford - Tuesday 25th February 9:16am
Ladies Winter Foursomes - Thursday 27th February 9:24am
Team Trophy - Saturday 29th February 11am

Shop news

Equipment spotlight

How would you like a tour-like performance, top of the range golf ball but at a mid-range price tag? This is exactly what the new Srixon Q Star Tour golf balls manage to do. You may not have heard much of these balls but that's all about to change!

The new Srixon Q Star ball contains technologies seen in their top of the range Z Star ball (although a lot of you probably haven't tried these because they are at the top end of the golf ball price scale) and many of you will already play Srixon balls such as the AD333, Soft Feel or the ladies ball - well now you can enjoy all the benefits of a 'tour players ball' but at a very reasonable price!

What extra performance benefits will this new golf ball give you over your current ball? Well, how about all of these reasons for starters...

1. It's a low compression tour ball so it's a premium ball that suits average swing speed players and not just Tour players

2. These balls incorporate the Spin Skin technology you see on the more expensive Z Star balls - this gives you that 'drop and stop' control you see when hitting a shot into the green

3. There is also a urethane coating to this golf ball - another element seen on top of the range balls such as the Titleist Pro V1 or Callaway Chrome Soft balls

4. The Q Star core is larger with thinner outside layers - this has the effect of taking spin off your drives (giving more distance) but maximising spin on approach shots

5. Finally, Srixon have followed the lead set by Titleist in introducing a more visual alignment aid on the Q Star ball - something that can really help you on the greens

Still not convinced? These new balls are priced at just £24.99 a dozen but are part of our current 4 for 3 deal which also includes FREE personalisation so 4 dozen could be yours with your name on for less than £75!

We have a very limited number of 'Try me' packs in the shop so if you talk to us nicely we may be able to give you some to try!

Your questions, answered

When it's breezy, swing easy

With all of the windy weather of late it seems the perfect time to answer an age-old golfing question.... 'How do you change your game to play in the wind?'

We've got some advice from PGA professional golfer Adrian Hill to answer this one - and the good news is you don't have to change as much as you think. Here are Adrian's three simple keys to playing on a windy day and lowering your ball flight.

1. Set up is slightly narrower and I grip down the club about an inch or so for extra control, be wary of pushing ball position too far back as it can affect swing path and create more shape on your shots.

2. I take an extra club or two, with experience you can gauge if it's a 'one club' or 'two club' wind and by how much you should club up

3. The length of my swing is three-quarters length and I also try to swing at about 75% speed, hitting the ball too hard can actually cause the ball to balloon into the wind so the old adage of 'when it's breezy - swing easy' has a lot of truth to it!

Narrower set-up

Grip down on the club

Make a shorter and slower swing

Watch the video to see these points in action and note the difference between my 'normal swing' and my 'breezy swing', next time it's windy let us know how you get on!

Video of the week

Be a Mavrik!

Did you know that former world number one and winner of four of the last eight majors - Brooks Koepka recently put a new driver in the bag? As Koepka is a free agent, a change of equipment is a pretty big deal and with the driver, he had his choice of equipment.

The Callaway Mavrik is Brooks' latest driver of choice and in his first round with it in Saudi Arabia he shot a 65 and 'drove the ball really well', the Mavrik drivers are making some serious traction on Tour and at retail and when you try one it's easy to see why.

We are an authorised Callaway custom fitting centre and the Mavrik range could really change your game, watch the short video from Callaway by clicking the image below to see the design story behind this amazing piece of kit.

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Keep a grip on it

A recent golf survey highlighted some very interesting statistics regarding golfers' habits and their equipment, two of which you can see in the image below.

These stats might not mean a lot to you at face value, but the general recommendation is that you change your grips once a year, especially if you play regular golf.

The truth is, grips lose their efficiency over time and when they do we end up gripping the club too tightly, which restricts our ability to swing the club freely. Just something for you to think about...

It's not only important that your grips are regularly replaced, but you need to ensure you get the correct sized grips. Our FREE grip fitting promotion has just started in-store and we recommend everyone giving it a try. Call us on 01606 871162 to take advantage.

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A taste for the finer things

Some people want the finer things in life: champagne, first-class travel, luxury cars. Our next addition may sound a little strange, but Titleist’s second-generation AVX balls are here and we're big fans.

Titleist AVX balls

Available in the pro shop

Engineered for greater ball speeds, longer distance and increased short-game spin, the upgraded and extremely soft AVX packs a lot into a golf ball and fits nicely into Titleist’s elite ranks alongside the Pro V1 and Pro V1x.

All three Titleist balls are available at Hartford Golf Club, so pop by the pro shop to find out which is best suited to your game.

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Product spotlight

Titleist T-Series irons

From the precise and workable T100 irons to the forgiving and distance-focused T300 irons, there's a model in Titleist's iron range to suit all abilities.

They're also releasing a T400 model for 2020, which is perfect for golfers with slower swing speeds who are looking to launch the ball higher into the air.

If you want to give any of these a try or want to speak to us about which model would be best suited to your game, call us on 01606 871162.

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Galvin Green Autumn Winter Collection 2019

We hope you have a great week.

Hartford Golf Club
Burrows Hill
Northwich
CW8 3AP

Phone: 01606 871162

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