Mark Smith

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail, we take a look at the key features of Ryder Cup course Le Golf National and explore which putters can help you hole out under pressure and much more. Enjoy the read!

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Key features at Le Golf National

For the first time in the history of The Ryder Cup, the tournament will be being held in France at Le Golf National. Opened in 1990, the course has a reputation for being one of the most demanding on the European Tour. We take a look at some of the key features of the par 72, 7,331 yard course which could prove pivotal in the quest for victory.

Water – it’s everywhere

The first thing you’ll notice when you’re watching The Ryder Cup this year is how much water is on the course. It’s there for a reason, the clay silt of the Parisian basin means that without the man-made lakes the course would be extremely boggy and muddy after rain. It makes numerous appearances throughout, featuring on no fewer than 10 holes, including three of the last four. This will make players on both sides think about club choice, with a driver off the tee not being the most sensible solution on most occasions.

The 18th

We just mentioned how tough the last four holes are and it doesn’t get any tougher than the intimidating 18th. You’ll need a long and accurate tee shot to allow yourself a short club into the island green. Too far left and you’ll be in the drink, but stray to the right and you’ll find yourself in some seriously thick rough. It’s a serious test under any circumstance, factor in the tension which The Ryder Cup brings and it turns into an absolute monster of a hole.

18th Tee

18th Green

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Gear up like Team Europe

As all eyes turn to next week's Ryder Cup, we thought we'd highlight a special partnership that you might not be aware of. It's pretty safe to say the players will be wrapping up warm when they take to the course in Paris, and one brand that the European Team will be wearing is Galvin Green, their official supplier of weatherwear for this year's event. We stock an extensive range in-store so if you like the look of what you see next week, be sure to pop in to take a look.

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Pressure putts

With the Ryder Cup coming up next week, we can expect plenty of tense moments, particularly on the greens. You’ll probably notice that players on both sides will have the ability to hole out under huge amounts of pressure – who can forget Ian Poulter’s clutch putt on the 16th green at Medinah in 2012?

Find a putter you can trust
To replicate these kind of putts, whether that's in the monthly medal or playing for money with your friends, you need to choose a flatstick you can trust.

Why not try out one of Scotty Cameron’s Futura putters? The current range involves several high-MOI mallets with tour-proven shapes, as well as improved alignment features and feel.

Some of the best players in the world, such as Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, have Scotty putters in the bag, so you can be sure you’ll be in good company.

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A, V or X?

Choosing the right golf ball for your game is crucial to getting the most out of your time spent on the course. Luckily, Titleist has covered all bases and can provide you with a range of premium golf balls - Pro V1, Pro V1x and the brand new AVX – of which one will be best suited to your game.

The AVX is perfect for golfers who prioritise distance and extremely soft feel with a piercing, low ball flight, and has been engineered to be the lowest spinning and softest feeling golf ball out of these three models.

The Pro V1 is designed to provide total performance for every player and deliver consistency on every shot. It is softer than the Pro V1x and has a penetrating ball flight that sits between the other two models on show.

The Pro V1x gives you the highest launch of these three balls, resulting in extraordinary distance from the tee. As with the Pro V1, this ball features Titleist's renowned Drop-and-Stop greenside control.

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Spotlight: TaylorMade GAPR

TaylorMade believe it has found a performance gap in today's game, between your longest playable iron and your shortest metalwood. Simply put, hybrid technology hasn't kept pace.

Well, new in-store is the exciting GAPR family from TaylorMade, providing you with three options - Hi, Mid and Lo - to fill the gaps in your long game, with each model offering you something unique. Which model will be best suited to fill your gaps?

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Video of the Week

Mizuno's irons have been in the bag of multiple Majors winners in recent years and will no doubt be used in next week's Ryder Cup. With this in mind, Foremost TV has taken a closer look at their brand new JPX919 series, which is comprised of three stunning models.

Happy golfing until next week!

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