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Tour news

No Turkish delight for Pepperell

Eddie Pepperell had a Saturday to forget at the Turkish Airlines Open after getting himself disqualified in bizarre fashion.

Playing the 4th (a par-5 with water that lurked close to the green), Pepperell proceeded to dunk numerous balls into the drink much to the dismay of playing partners Martin Kaymer and George Coetzee.

After notifying his playing partners that he had run out of balls, Pepperell walked off the course and fell foul of rule 3.3c which states a player must hole out at each hole in a round.

Once the dust had settled, it was left to Tyrrell Hatton to clean up in a thrilling six-way playoff which had the unique distinction of being settled under floodlights.

#468FCD ;text-align:left">Stats that'll make you think

You don’t get to a single-figure handicap without having a strong iron game, but the journey shouldn't end there. For us, there are two key factors that, when combined properly, will help take your iron play to the next level.

1) Get custom-fitted

If you're serious about shooting in the 70s each and every round, then getting custom-fitted for your next set of irons is key.

TaylorMade’s P790 model feel fantastic off the face and provide precise distances and control, but that's no good if you're using the wrong shafts or you need 2-degrees flat but yours are standard.

2) Know your yardages

The second stat above is remarkable and if you're one of the 21%, you need to come and see us for a gapping session. There we can give you the distances you hit each of your clubs as well as spot any issues you have between clubs.

TaylorMade P790 irons

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Asking for forgiveness

Improving your iron play is key if you want to lower your handicap this winter, but you need to give yourself the best chance of doing so at the same time. That's why these stats made us sit up and pay attention...

We should all be looking to make this game as easy as possible for ourselves, and that’s why we recommend joining the 55% of golfers who don't use a 3 or 4-iron by swapping yours out for a more forgiving and easy-to-use hybrid.

One model that we really like is TaylorMade's M6, which comes in several different loft options (19 through to 31 degrees) so we can fill the gaps between your longest iron and shortest wood with ease.

The other stat that jumped out at us was that 21% of golfers admitted to not knowing how far they hit the ball...! Just let that sink in for a moment - how can anyone expect to improve or even play to their ability if they're guessing over every shot?

TaylorMade M6 hybrid

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The cold facts

Colder temperatures have a consequence on every aspect of our game, from the clothes we wear to how far the ball travels through the air. We all certainly dress to combat the chill on a winter’s day, but how many of you are switching your golf ball for one that offers you more distance when you need it the most?

The science:

Cold air is denser than warm air, which creates additional drag on the ball resulting in it going a shorter distance. Also, chillier temperatures mean colder clubs, which in turn means the transfer of energy from the clubface to the ball is not as efficient as when it is warm. Lesson over!

The solution:

A soft distance ball is key to cutting through the dense air to maintain that vital winter distance. One that we stock in the pro shop is TaylorMade’s Project (s) ball, which boasts a dual distance core that decreases overall compression and driver spin to promote that fast zip through the air.

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Spotlight | adidas Tour360 XT shoe

This shoe will be instantly recognisable for anyone who watches a lot of golf on TV.

Worn by the likes of Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm, you can guarantee adidas' flagship Tour360 XT shoe will never let you down on the golf course.

Comfort, traction and water protection are three of this shoe's key features; all of which are essential for the weekend warrior this winter.

If you like what you see, pop by the pro shop and try a pair on for size.

watch our review video >

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I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.

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