Niall McGill

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail we look back on an exceptional Open Championship, when you should play for position off the tee and explore the difference between game-improvement and players' irons.

Enjoy this week’s read!

The Open

The Italian Job

What a fantastic Open Championship that was. Francesco Molinari a worthy champion, but what a final day of golf. There were many ups and downs and so many players that could have been holding the Claret Jug cone Sunday night. Moving into the back 9, it was like days of old. Tiger was atop the leader board and playing some fantastic golf…. That was until he played the 11th hole. A double bogey followed by another bogey at the 12th and Tiger had dropped back. Molinari’s solid play continued, in fact he played so solid that he did not drop a single shot all weekend.

Even under the utmost pressure Francesco just continued to hit great shot after great shot. A beautiful 2 iron approach into the 17th set up a simple par and you just could not have played the 18th any better, making a birdie without losing breath.

I have always been a fan of Molinari and if you have ever had a golf lesson from me, you will very likely have had your swing compared to his!

There is a great photo circulating on the internet and its of Francesco caddying for his older brother Eduardo at the 2006 Masters. Eduardo is playing with Tiger (who also in the picture), and 12 years on Francesco is now playing and beating Tiger to his first Major. The number upon Francesco’s caddy uniform…… 18. Well 2018 has been a pretty special year for the Italian champion!

Coaching news

Fix Your Slice FOREVER…..

Following on from the great take up of his Putting Clinic which sold out in a matter of day, Niall has planned a new session to help all you slicers out there.

In this 90-minute session, Niall will show you the facts behind why you slice the ball and he will show you the techniques and exercises that will help you get rid of your slice forever!

Places for this clinic are limited to only 6 players, so please do not hesitate to book your place.

The cost for the 90-minute session will be £30 per person and you can book your place by Clicking Here.

If you have any questions, please email niall@noahsarkgolf.com

Play Better Golf, with Niall McGill

The Pitch & Run

What an amazing Open Championship that was, with a very worthy Champion in Francesco Molinari. It was great to see how the world’s best players plotted their way around a bone dry Carnoustie and had to use some old-school tactics!

In these dry conditions, the high floating shot is not really an option and along with the greenside chip and run players were opting to play the longer pitch and run? It’s not really a different shot, it’s just played from further away, up to around 80 to 100 yards. The pitch and run is a great links shot, but can also be played very effectively on inland courses, especially when the wind blows or the ground is firm.

Today I’ll show you how…

The pitch and run is actually quite a simple shot to play, it’s really all about choosing the correct club for the shot. In today’s pictures I am using an 8 iron although you can use almost any club in your bag, the ball will simply pitch more or run more depending on your choice.

Step 1 - Your feet should be quite close together with the ball towards your back foot and your weight favouring your lead side.

Step 2 - You should now swing back around half way keeping your hands very passive, with little to no wrist hinge.

Step 3 – Now swing through focusing on moving your arms and body in time, once again keeping your hand action to a minimum.

You should keep an even tempo and remember that it’s the length of your swing and the club you select that will determine how far the ball travels, and NOT how hard you swing.

Pitlochry Golf

Junior Summer Camps at Pitlochry Golf

Professional Wallace Booth has got 2x junior coaching camps planned for the end of this month and into early August. These will be fun based learning in a 2 hour session, with lots of games, competitions and play.

The first camp will be held on Saturday 28th July from 2-4pm and the second on

Wednesday 1st August from 10am-12 noon.

The cost od each camp will be £16, but if you are a Pitlochry Golf Club junior member, then you will pay only £8 with the other half being subsidised by the club.

You can book online by Clicking Here or by calling the Pro Shop on 01796 472792

North Inch Golf

FootGolf

There is a newly opened FootGolf course at North Inch and it’s been proving very popular! Due to the demand for the original course, our new layout is open 7 days per week and is great fun for all the family to play.

For more information Click Here.

Junior Summer Camp – Week 2!

We have had great time at this week’s junior summer camp. With 8 young golfers taking part, it really has been a fun experience for all.

We have 1 more camp to go, with the date as follows,

Camp 3: Wednesday 1st and Friday 3rd August (the Wednesday may be moving to the following week)

Coaching will be from 10am until 12 noon each day, and the camp is FREE to all junior members. If you are not currently a member, then for just £20 you can sign up. With the warm weather, please bring along a drink and snack to have at half time!

Call 01738 636481 or email northinchgolf@pkc.gov.uk to book your place.

Danger!

Are you the type of golfer who considers the danger ahead of you and plans accordingly, or do you pull a driver from the bag on every par-4 and par-5 without a blink? If you’re the latter then you need to read on.

Consider the danger
You hear pros talk a lot about the ‘smart shot’ in their post-round interviews. If you’re on the tee and there’s a bunker, ditch or other hazard around the distance that your driver or fairway wood normally flies, then make sure you change club to one that takes the trouble out of play, as displayed in this graphic. While you’ll have a slightly longer shot to the green, you’ll greatly reduce the chance of a big number.

Know your numbers
Of course, key to all of this is knowing how far each of your woods carries. If you’re looking to add more distance and control to your game, come and test the Lynx Parallax driver, Parallax fairway and Parallax hybrid. If you have a fitting we can hit all three in a range of different specifications until we find your ideal set-up for the course.

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Which model is best for you?

It goes without saying that each brand has several iron models in its range because each one offers something different. This is where tapping into our expertise can be really useful. During a fitting we can explain the pros and cons of each iron set and help you to discover the model that is perfect for your game.

Lynx Prowler VT iron

If you’re looking to upgrade to a more workable iron as your handicap gets lower, you shouldn’t overlook the Lynx Prowler VT model, which looks like a classic blade but is hollow for plenty of forgiveness. During a fitting we can test it in multiple shafts and against other irons to see which look, feel and ball flight you prefer.

Lynx Parallax iron

If you’re seeking maximum distance with plenty of forgiveness, we think you’ll be drawn to the Lynx Parallax iron, which has a larger headshape and a powerful thin face. During testing we can look at your consistency and yardages with this and other heads and shafts to ensure you leave with a set that’s ideal for your game.

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Spotlight: Callaway Chrome Soft TruVis

If you were a fan of the previous generation TruVis, which helped to increase focus and visibility by maximising your view of the golf ball, then you're going to love this.

The new and improved 2018 Chrome Soft has greater ball speed and reduced long-game spin compared to last year's model, increasing distance throughout the bag. Couple this with two TruVis colour options (white/red and yellow/black) and you have a ball that will be going in a lot of golf bags this summer.

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Motocaddy M-Series electric trolley range

Video of the Week

In our final Tips from the Tour video, we take a look at how to play out of the bunker when your ball is plugged. Remember these few simple tips and you'll be getting up-and-down in no time.

Hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend.

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