Hello golfers,  

We've been taking daily deliveries of new stock this week, which is always a sign that the new season is just around the corner. We are now fully stocked of PING, Callaway, TaylorMade and Titleist clubs and there is some great kit for this year.

There is going to be a real battle for the top selling driver spot this season with I see, three main contenders. PING's G series, Callaway XR16 and TaylorMade M2 I believe will be the fore runners and it would be too close to call on which will be the most successful. If you are looking for a new driver, then remember that we offer a full custom fitting service using the latest FlightScope launch monitor technology.

One thing to bear in mind if you are going to be looking for a new driver is what loft you actually require. Loft is extremely important when setting up your driver for optimal performance and if you read on below, I'll explain a little more about this.

Choosing the correct driver loft

There have been many articles written over the past few of years regarding the optimum driver loft that the average golfer should be using. The consensus is that most golfers should be using a higher loft than they currently do. I agree in principal, but what has been missed from all of these articles, is that they are referring to "dynamic loft" or put (slightly) simpler "the loft on the club at point of impact".

Now there are several factors that can influence dynamic loft (other than the actual loft of the club), from angle of attack, to shaft flex and as I will now explain, "where on the clubface the ball is struck". Most players are unaware of the two curvatures on a driver face "bulge" and "roll".

Bulge is a curvature from heel to toe and has an important purpose (I will discuss this at another time!), and roll which is a curvature from top to bottom of the face and has very little if any purpose. With a modern 460cc driver head, there is a 6 degree variance in loft over the clubface due to "roll", meaning that your 11 degree driver is only such exactly in the centre of the face, it has 14 degrees at the top of the face and 8 degrees at the very bottom of the face.

So my question is, do you really know what loft of driver you are currently playing?

If you are interested in being custom fitted for some new golf clubs, then please give us a call on 01738 440678 or email info@noahsarkgolf.com  

A 1-Hour custom fitting session costs £40. If following the session, you purchase fitted clubs with a value over £100 we'll refund 50% of the fitting fee. If you spend over £300, we'll give you a full refund of your fitting fee. 



As our new stock is arriving daily, we have to make some space in the shop and as such we are having a clearance sale to help. 

PING G30 irons 5-SW, Were £499 ….. Now £399
SnakeEye irons 4-PW, Were £199 ….. Now £99
PING G30 LSTec New price £239 Only £189
TaylorMade R15 New price £329 Only £199
TaylorMade R15 fairway New price £199 Only £129

Ex Demo Clubs 

PING i25 Driver New price £289 Only £99
Callaway XR fairway New price £179 Only £119
PING G30 fairway New price £179 Only £119
PING G30 hybrid New price £139 Only £89
Callaway XR New price £149 Only £99

  

Junior Coaching 

Our new session of junior coaching starts this Saturday 13th February. Our younger group 6-10yrs, will be from 10-11am and the older group 8-14yrs from 11-12noon. Learn golf in a friendly and fun environment, with our junior coach Jonny Belford. The classes are great value at just £28 for the 4 week block. Everyone who signs up will also be entitled to a FREE basket of 50 balls every time they visit the golf range between lessons, making it even better value. 

If you have a budding young golfer in the family, then give us a call on 01738 440 678 , email info@noahsarkgolf.com or message us here to book.

 

Play Better Golf  - Get through it

A common early season fault that I see amongst players, is where they is to get stuck on the back foot through impact, resulting in both directional and ball striking issues. 

More often than not the problem arises from a sway off the ball on the backswing and the player then struggling to get back to the ball. Today I'll show you a great drill that will help prevent your sway and encourage you to better rotate your body 
through impact.

Firstly, address the ball and then lift your right heel a little off the ground whilst keeping your weight evenly distributed between your feet. As you swing to the top of your backswing you should keep your right heel raised and this positioning will prevent you from swaying to the right and will encourage a more central pivot on the backswing. From this position you should find it much easier to shift your weight forward and clear your body into impact and through to a full and complete finish.

This drill will help you generate power, make better contact with the ball and will ensure that your shots stay on the short grass. This is worth repeating each time you go to the range and is also a great warm up exercise before you play.

If you need any more help please click here and send us an email.  

 

North Inch Golf Course Season Tickets 

If you are looking for a new course to join in 2016, then look no further! North Inch Golf Course offers some of the best value golf in Perthshire. Our course is set up to be enjoyable to play and is a challenge to all levels of player without being overly tricked up. We'd love you to come and join us this year!

2016 Season Ticket Prices 

Adult £279 
Senior £189 
Young Adult (18-29yrs) £189 
Concession £189 (Unemployed/Full time student) 
Junior (U18yrs) £20 

Green Fees 

Midweek Round (Adult) £15 
Midweek Round (Senior) £12 
Midweek Round (Junior) £5 
Weekend Round (Adult) £20 
Weekend Round (Senior) £16 
Weekend Round (Junior) £5 

If you are looking to organise a group golf outing this year, we can offer you a reduced rate for groups of 8 or more players. We can also offer you catering at either Café Active at Bells Sports Centre or Black Watch Café at Balhousie Castle. 

For more information on anything North Inch Golf, the give us a call on 01738 636 481 or email northinchgolf@pkc.gov.uk  You can also find more information on our website www .northinchgolf.co.uk.