Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter, bringing you the latest goings-on from in and around the golf club. We hope you've had a great week both on and off the course. Enjoy the read.
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Great grip offer
We are running a promotion at the moment which I think can benefit everyone and help you play more consistent golf and I don't want you to miss out. Now, who doesn't want to play better golf?
What is the promotion I can hear you all asking, well am I giving you a FREE grip* to go on any iron in your bag! Yes, that is correct a FREE grip* to go on any iron in your bag.
Just before you bring a club in to have any grip fitted let's ask the key question: Can having the correct grip and grip size really help me play better? |
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Changing your grip size can have some effect on your shots. These effects can be used to help fix some common swing faults, but if you are not aware of these effects, you may be hurting your score by having the wrong size grip.
A smaller grip can encourage more active hands during the swing. The usual effect of this is to promote a draw. That sounds great, right? Everyone loves a good draw on their shot, especially with the driver. But if you already tend to play a draw, a smaller grip may end up turning it into the more severe hook, which can be impossible to control.
Most higher handicap golfers tend to have too much hand movement (and frequently it is the wrong kind of hand movement), so generally speaking, having grips that are too small is not a great idea for most. Smaller grips also tend to promote a tighter grip which can have a negative effect on swing speed as well.
Larger grips have the opposite effect, promoting less hand action through the swing. This can promote a fade if you are already swinging well, but can also exaggerate a slice.
Adding to all of this, having a grip size that does not fit your hand well can cause inconsistency. Being consistent is much more important than promoting a draw or fade, so keep that in mind before making any grip size changes.
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My personal favourite grip is the Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align. This is a soft grip that has the align down the back so it helps promote a repeatable, consistent hand position which can only help to hit the ball straighter.
The caveat to all of this is that it applies mostly to a swing that is already technically sound. Changing the grip size is going to have small effects on a good swing and can be used to fine-tune an already repeatable swing.
But it will not cure any significant swing faults. We recommend speaking to one of the Pro Team and we will help work on more significant swing issues.
Want to know if you are using the correct grip size to get the best from your game or have any questions about grips? Contact me now by clicking here or coming into the shop.
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Mothers Day - Sunday, 22 March
All mothers deserve to be treated so let's give Mom the day off from cooking and let us take care of the special Sunday dinner.
Bookings are being taken for our mother's day 3-course lunch, I can confirm that tables are filling up quickly (I have got my table booked) so I will enjoy and look forward to seeing you and your families on 22nd. Oh did I mention a FREE gin and tonic for all mothers?
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Important work underway...
John and his team have started Verti-Draining the greens this week and if the weather is kind to us this work will be completed by Thursday/Friday. What is Verti Draining?
This is one of the single most important aspects of annual maintenance, recommended twice a year. It is used to aerate the soil without damaging the playing surface. Aeration of the soil is vital to encourage a good sward.
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- It relieves compaction caused by maintenance machinery and player traffic.
- Encourages essential oxygen and water infiltration.
- Helps develop root growth.
- Helps to reduce the build-up of organic matter and thatch in the upper profile – ‘capping layer’
Hopefully, the course will be great to play on once again this season now. What's more, I even managed to take this picture of the sun shining to prove it still exists!
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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... |
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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.
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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 Aston Wood 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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