Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we review yet more Rules-related drama on Tour, talk about how to adapt from one shot to the next and we also have our final video in the 'Improving your driving' series from Andy Sullivan. Enjoy the read.

Captain's Week

A great trip was has by all down in Bournemouth last week for Bob Cornish's Captain's week. Day one took place at the Barton-on-Sea and was won by the impressive Collin Pullen and erratic Bob Cinnamon with a stunning score of 49 points. The format was fourball betterball and Andy Kendrick and Alan Thompson must have thought they had cleaned up with 46 points. The course was really nice with stunning views of the Isle of White, however the greens had been recently spiked which made putting a little hard work. Alan Julian, Vice Captain Michael Benjamin and I ventured into town that night to watch the mighty Arsenal beat West Brom, we ate in a classy establishment that had the football on and was £5 for a meal including a pint.

Day two was won around Bulbery Woods by Robert Lorenzini and I. The format was hidden pairs and the runners-up were Eric Brown and our oldest and by far the wisest traveller Robert Browning, I had the pleasure of Robert's company that day and the highlight was his second chip in from off the green that went over a bunker through an Irishman and hit the flag a good speed to drop in. We also ventured back to the same quality establishment for a pint and food for a fiver and this time watched the Harry Kane show in Europe.

Day three was played at Isle of Purbeck which is a stunning course with spectacular views and was Captain's day. The winner on countback and also second overall for the week was once again Collin Pullen, not surprisingly the only man to be more consistent was Alan Thompson. I can’t remember a Captain's week when Alan was not the best player of the week and is one of the steadiest 10 handicap golfers I’ve ever played with. You really want to give him some stick but you can’t, because he is such a nice guy! Second on countback was Graham Fry and third was Jeff Winter.

During the course of the week I was in charge of handicaps and I was extremely generous with some of the shots back, if anyone was upset about that then I apologise, however it was all worth it to see Robert Browning picking up a prize on day two even if he was off a 35 handicap. Well done to Captain Bob on a great few days away and thank you to all that came and supported him.

Two stories from the world of golf

The main talking point from the weekend’s golf was Paul Dunne’s emphatic victory at the British Masters. The Irishman produced a sensational final-round 61, including a chip-in birdie at the last, to hold off Rory McIlroy’s late charge and win his maiden European Tour title by three shots.

Across the pond, the United States were taking on the International team in the Presidents Cup – their equivalent of the Ryder Cup. The USA strolled to victory in this one but it was the Rules-related drama that caught our eye. Here’s what happened:

1. During Friday’s fourball matches, Anirban Lahiri practiced a bunker shot after conceding a hole which is against the Rules, meaning he was DQ from the next hole due to the current hole already being over
2. During Saturday’s fourball matches, Oosthuizen attempted an eagle putt with his partner already securing the birdie. His eagle putt raced by the hole so Spieth picked up his ball as it was now meaningless…while it was still moving. This is a violation of Rule 1-2, which led to the USA team losing the hole

If you’re ever unsure of a ruling make sure you pop your head into the pro shop so we can point you in the right direction.

New arrivals

We have had plenty of new stock arrive in the pro shop, the highlights of which include:

• Under Armour autumn/winter collection.

• Green Lamb ladies autumn/winter collection.

• New Titleist AP1, AP2 and AP3 irons, available for fittings

• New Titleist 818 hybrids.

If you are interested in trying either of the new Titleist hardware collections and would like to book a fitting, please click here to get in touch.

Special offers

We also have a number of special offers running in the pro shop this week, including:

• Titleist 816 hybrid various lofts and shafts - Were £199, now £100.
• Motocaddy S7 remote control trolley two years old - £300 ONO.
• PING G drivers - Were £329, now £250.
  
• 40% OFF selected ladies and men’s golf shoes.
  
• Plus a sale rail at 30% OFF men’s and ladies clothing.
  

So make sure you come down to the pro shop to grab yourself a bargain this weekend.