We came across this last week and thought we'd share it with you: "Last week a friend said to me that the first thing he'll do when it's safe for golf to return is put all his energy into his opening tee shot. The second thing he'll do is hit a
 
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Hello Golfers,

We came across this last week and thought we'd share it with you:

"Last week a friend said to me that the first thing he'll do when it's safe for golf to return is put all his energy into his opening tee shot. The second thing he'll do is hit a provisional!"

Stay safe and enjoy the read. Niall

 
Pro's news

Not long now...?

With England's golf courses getting started back today and both Wales and Republic of Ireland next Monday 18th May, hopefully, it is not long before Scotland follows suit.  The safety of the Scottish people is of the most extreme importance, but I do believe that golf is a sport that can be played whilst easily following social distancing guidelines.  The physical and mental health benefits of playing golf cannot be overlooked and I feel that we are now at a point where the reopening of sports like golf, tennis and fishing would be a major lift for us all.

As mentioned previously, we have put lots of measures in place at the golf centre to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time practicing your golf and we look forward to welcoming you all back very soon.

Although we are not yet physically open, we are able to offer a click and collect service, so if there are any golfing goods that you are looking for, just email info@noahsarkgolf.com or message us on our Facebook page.


Looking ahead

We’ve added a new feature to our weekly emails called ‘Thoughts for the course’. Each week there’ll be a handy tip that will (hopefully) give you something to think about ahead of your next game of golf. Be sure to scroll down a little further to give it a read.

We are also going to start reintroducing a product or two that you’ll be able to find in the pro shop when we're back open. If you’re interested in finding out more about anything we stock or just want to have a little browse, there’s lots of information and some great videos on our website – simply, click here and head to the ‘Shop’ tab.

Virtual golf
Virtual Golf 2
Virtual Golf 2

It's your last chance to enter your player for our next Virtual Golf Tournament which starts this evening, Thursday 14th May at 8.15pm.  We already have 133 players signed up, which means a whopping £1330 worth of golf prizes will be up for grabs! The entry fee is £10 and you can find out more information on how it all works and sign up by Clicking Here.

Garden golf coaching

With some light at the end of the tunnel in respect of golf getting started once again, it's time to get some serious garden practice done.  Although we will all just be happy to get back out onto the golf course, we still want to play the best we can. In this video, I will show you how to practice for when playing the ball from an uphill lie. This is a tricky shot and will be a useful adition to your armoury.

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Uphill Lie
 
 
 
 
It's quiz time

This week we have a brilliant quiz for you to indulge yourself in.

'Guess Who' Quiz

We will give you three short statements, which you will need to use to work out who the golfer is. It's multiple-choice so if you can't work it out then you can at least have a guess!

From now on, we'll be doing these quizzes in our first newsletter of every month so be sure to keep an eye out!

Quiz of the week
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Thoughts for the course

When you get to hit your next golf shot, it's highly likely that you'll be battling with a little bit of rust that's set into your game during lockdown. So, to help you out when you do get back out on the fairways, here’s something important you might want to pay particular attention to.

Correct alignment

Why is alignment important?

When we talk about alignment, we’re referring to where our clubface, feet, hips and shoulders are all aiming. If these areas are disjointed before we start our swing, hitting a straight shot is quite a bit harder.

For example, if a right-hander’s body is aiming left of the target with the clubface straight (as in the image above), it encourages a swing path to the left and will often result in a fade/slice that ends up to the right of where you want it to.

What to look out for - common problem

How to perfect yours

Playing lots of golf is something we all look forward to in the coming months, so make sure you have solid foundations at address.

If you ever see professional golfers on the range, they usually lay a stick or club down on the floor between their feet and the ball that aims at their target. By using this as a reference point, it ensures their alignment is spot-on. Try it the next time you practice - you might be surprised!

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Visual aids are key

Carrying on with the theme of alignment, it’s really important to get it right when putting too. Golf brands have come up with some clever ways to help golfers on this front, from the original 2-ball putter to today’s intuitive colour-contrast sightlines, but there are also some things you can do on your golf ball to help.

Grab a marker

Lots of golfers draw a line on their golf ball with a permanent marker to use when putting (and driving in some cases).

This has been a popular method for decades as it aids alignment with where the golfer intends to start the ball rolling, taking into account the slope of the green.

Instant feedback

If the line rolls over itself and stays pointing at your target for the duration of the putt, it indicates you've hit a pretty good putt.

However, if the line ends up rolling towards the hole pointing elsewhere, it usually means your stroke was a little off - something we can help with.

Have you seen these?

TaylorMade calls it ClearPath Alignment, which is designed to give you the visual feedback mentioned before.

If this is something that interests you, these balls will be available from the pro shop when we re-open, but you can also find out more on our website.

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Video of the Week

The European Tour has produced some brilliant videos in recent years and this is one of our favourites. Wondering what happened to elicit this response from Andy Sullivan? Watch the video to find out! Enjoy.

European Tour: Most frustrating video ever
 
 
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