Martin Heggie

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, where we keep you up to date on everything you need to know going on here at Moortown Golf Club.

We hope you've had a great week and enjoy the read!

Club news

When will it stop?

When is this rain going to stop? I find myself becoming obsessed by the weather, one amazing fact I found out is that February is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.2 days and accumulates 45mm (1.8") of precipitation; that’s the average.

2020 has brought 198mm (7.8”) of precipitation! In January and February 2019 we had 75mm (2.95”), 2018 170mm (6.7”) and 2017 127mm (5”). 2018 sparked the call for the drainage works to be done on the course and it is easy to forget how the course was then. This is Kevin with a mobile pump rigged up on the 1st hole just past the ditch in early 2018.

We have not seen anything like this devastation this winter despite in excess of 280 mm (11”) of rain in January and February. That is on top of the 578mm (22.75”) of rain we had in the last four months of 2019. I told you I was obsessed… I’ve done a little calculation and reckon that’s approximately 120 million gallons of water on the course in the last 6 months, can’t believe that we haven’t converted to a boating lake never mind managed to keep the course open!

Another year at Moortown!

Anyway, enough of the weather! I’m celebrating another year at Moortown. Sunday sees me entering my 18th year at Moortown. So many fantastic memories already and hopefully many more to come.

I’ve said it often, but I feel privileged to work at such a fantastic club, thanks to all of you for your support over the years.

What clubs are you choosing?

Hopefully, we get the 5 Club competition played this weekend, we’ve been on carry only this week and the likelihood is it will be carrying only on Saturday, with 5 clubs it shouldn’t be a problem for anyone. So what clubs are you taking for the 5 Club? My choice would be 3 Wood, 5 Iron, 8 Iron, 52-degree gap Wedge and Putter.

Rob Allison produced one of the rounds of the year last year in the 5 club competition, shooting a 68 gross for 44 points beating Jason Child who had 42 points and only scored one point on the last two holes! So what will win this year? 39 points is normally good enough but last year’s score blew that out of the water with 6 people on 39 points or better. High winds and 17 holes, will 35 points be enough? As an extra bonus to celebrate 17 years at Moortown, anybody who scores a two on the 17th hole on Saturday will get double twos pay-out.

Shop news

New promotion available to you

We launched this last week and the initial take up has been phenomenal!

It's not just about making sure you replace the grips on your clubs every year. Instead, we want you to have the correct sized grip and the right type of grip (tacky, chorded and so on) too.

This will only be running for a few more weeks so come and see us in the pro shop if interested.

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Unbearable tension

Last week we revealed a remarkable statistic regarding the number of golfers playing grips that are over a year old, but what impact does that actually have on your game? Well, we decided to do some digging...

Tension whilst gripping

Grips are made from rubber and are prone to wear and tear, just like the tyres on your car. When they become worn, your grips will lose tackiness and your hands will start to slip during the swing, resulting in poorer shots.

The thing is, you’ll likely overcompensate by holding on to your clubs too tight, creating more tension and stiffness during the swing.

Limited time offer in-store now

We know it sounds all doom and gloom, but it does make a huge difference to your game. That's why we're running this promotion at Moortown Golf Club, so you can experience the benefits of a new grip first hand.

There’s no catch, just pop by the shop before your next round to take advantage.

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Some of today's equipment costs more than it did a decade ago, which is why any purchase that you do make needs to be the right one in terms of performance. So, to help you get more bang for your buck, here's a short video providing a little bit more information on Titleist's impressive T-Series irons. Enjoy!

Our Verdict | Titleist T-Series irons

'Controllable distance, consistency and good feel'

What more can we say? Titleist's T-series irons cover all bases, with the T-100 offering the most versatile shot-making capabilities in the range.

They also offer a surprising amount of forgiveness, giving you the confidence that on the odd wayward shot, you can 'get out of jail'.

The irons are available now, so pop in for a look.

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Tech Explained | Titleist T-Series irons

'Maximum distance and forgiveness'

It's certainly a big claim but if you're looking for the perfect game-improvement iron, we can't look past Titleist's T300 irons.

'We've got something for each player'

T100 is at the other end of the line, which is for the player who wants that tour-played iron that offers incredible control and workability.

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Video of the Week

Ever wondered how today's golfers would get on if they were playing with clubs from several decades ago? We certainly have and this week's video might just give you a little insight into the answer. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend.

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