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ClubGolf Camp

ClubGolfWe have signed up to run a ClubGolf Camp from Monday 21st - Friday 25th July. The camp will run daily from 10am - 2pm and will be a fantastic way for you budding young golfer to work on their game. The first 4 days will be spent at the golf centre and on the final day we will be getting out on the course.

This is also a great value camp at just £43 per person for 20 hours of coaching. Registration is made through ClubGolf and you can book and find out more by clicking on the link below.

Find out more by Clicking Here.



Coaching Sandy

FS1
Murray came to see me earlier this week, looking to try to get rid of a quick hook that has been bothering him.

I got Sandy to hit some balls and we recorded some data with Flightscope and V1 video. Due to his bad shots going to the left, Sandy had tried to prevent these by holding his body back through impact, but it was this exact move that was causing the problem.

By hanging back, Sandy's swing path had gotten far too much from the inside and by the time his club face struck the ball it was already closed to target and very closed to his path, and this was the cause of his left going left as you can see in the image above. [Sandy's 'hooky' ball flight and poor carry at just 141 yards]

   

The cause of the ball flight. Near 13 degree inside out swing path, with face that very closed to path. These are very hard numbers to control. [Blue image above]

Due to the extremity of the impact numbers, Sandy's golf balls spin axis had tilted severely to the left, which was causing some strong hooks. [Black image above]

Following some explanation of what we were going to try to achieve at impact and a good number of practice balls being hit, have a look at Sandy's new numbers below.

Ball Flight    Plane

Spin
A straighter ball flight and an increase of 26 yards extra carry with lovel neutral impact numbers.

Spin axis of just 0.8 left, producing the softest of draws.

If you'd like to improve your ball flight and play some better golf, then book a 1 hour lesson with Niall using Flightscope and V1 technologies for just £50.

Call us on 01738 440 678 to book your lesson or click here to enquire more.



Driving Range Membership

If you want to improve your golf, you NEED to come and join our driving range! We have 3 different membership options, to suit every golfer and pocket! 

     

Monthly Direct Debit 
This is for the golfer who understands that in life, you get back what you put in. You get 'nothing for nothing' and to reap the benefits, you have to do the ground work. Once you start regularly working on your game, you'll find that you really start to enjoy hitting balls. Golf on the range doesn't have to be boring; we've got lots of practice ideas to keep it interesting! 

Annual Advance 
If you pay for a year in advance, you can have the absolute biggest saving. At just £199 per year, you'll be paying just £16.58 per month or 54.5 pence per day for your golf practice…. Now that's great value golf! 

3 Months Advance
 
This is a great option for the golfer who wants to do some serious work on his game over a short term period.

If you're interested in our any of our driving range memberships, then pop in and have a chat with one of our Pros, or give us a call on 01738 440 678

Custom fitting at Noah's Ark 

We love to help our clients find their new golf clubs, and we're absolutely committed to finding you the very best clubs for your game. 



Swing Tip - The low spinner 
Today I'm going to show you how to play the low spinning wedge shot. This is the shot you see the top players hit, where the ball flights low, hops once on the green and then pulls up next to the pin. Recent research has discovered that a more shallow attack angle and lower dynamic loft will produce a higher than expected spin rate, due to extra friction being created between club face and ball. This is a really useful shot to play in the 50 - 100 yard range. 

Set up with the ball fairly central in your stance and your weight favouring your left foot. This pitch shot is played with very passive hands and wrists and should be controlled with your shoulders and chest. As you swing toward impact, you must focus on making a shallow attack angle whilst maintaining your forward shaft lean by keeping your hands ahead of the ball as you strike it. 

Following a bit of practice on this shot, you should find that your divots begin to get very shallow and you'll be taking much less turf than before. Your ball flight will drop and you may even see a little draw to the ball flight. When your ball lands on the green it should skip once before pulling up due to the spin. 



Junior Coaching 
This Saturday 10th May, sees the start of our next block of junior coaching. This block however will consist of just 3 weeks instead of the usual 4, due to St Johnstone playing in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday 17th May. We'll be back to 4 week block for June. If you'd like to book into this session, then 10-11am session is for 5-9 year olds and 11-12 noon for 10-14 years. Give us a call on 01738 440 678 to book your place. 

North Inch Golf Course 
There are some great junior and family offers on during 2014 at North Inch Golf Course. Junior membership has been reduced to just £20 for the entire year, which is a fantastic value golf for all budding young players. There is also a great green fee offer where 2x adults and 2x juniors can play after 2pm any day of the week for just £20 (yes, that's just £5pp). For more information, give the starter a call on 01738 636 481

Gent's and Ladies coaching classes 
We run a Gent's class every Tuesday morning and a ladies class every Thursday morning. Each class runs from 10.30-11.30 am and are great value at just £8 per session, which includes 100 range balls, 1 hours coaching and a coffee after. If you'd like to book into one of these classes then please give us a call on 01738 440 678


The upcoming PING fitting day is now fully booked up - sorry!



GentsOpenThe challenge is on! If you are up for the chance of winning a nice prize voucher, then get on the phone or email to Craigie Hill golf club. 

This is the maximum prize allowed in amateur golf, so get your entry in quick and give yourself the chance of the pot of gold!

Click here to read more information

 
 
 
Enjoy the rest of the newsletter and have a great weekend.
 
 
 
Course management made easy

If doing your yardages involves a cursory gaze towards the 150-yard marker - and then wondering on your backswing if that's to the front or the centre of the green - then it's high time you considered a distance measuring device.

  
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Both Laser and GPS devices offer stacks of clever functions, but you don't need a PhD to use them. Visit us to see how simple and helpful they can be.

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Foiling compromise: the latest player’s irons

The ultimate serious golfer's iron blends the feel and workability of a blade with that vital element of mis-hit assistance. The latest compact and forgiving heads created by the game's leading brands suggest they are getting ever closer to it.

  
TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB irons
  

The right shaft is just one part of customising your irons. We specialise in this complex but crucial area, so be sure to take advantage of our expertise.

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Putting tips
 
We’d wager you can’t recall the last time you hit a 30ft putt five feet wide – but we’d also bet you left one 5ft long or short in your last round. Cutting out three-putts is all about distance control. We’ve some great drills to help you improve. Come and see us soon.
 
 
 
 
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