Steve Roberts

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter.

This week sees us take a look at how one golfer swapped professional golf for selling houses before taking victory on the PGA Tour last week, how another overcame rat poison to make it to the winner’s circle, and we also focus on what you can do to improve your putting.

Enjoy the read!

Tour news

Lashley rockets to victory

To win your first PGA Tour title is a massive milestone for any golfer, but to win by six shots after giving up the game a few years earlier is something truly special.

It's been a rocky road for American Nate Lashley who quit the game in 2012 to sell property after years of struggling to make the grade on tour. Now, however, this life-changing victory means that Lashley has secured his spot at this year's Open Championship, as well as next year's Masters and PGA Championship.

Oh, and the little matter of a two-year PGA Tour exemption and a $1.3 million cheque.

Rat poison to the winner’s circle

After reading a little about Christiaan Bezuidenhout’s victory at Valderrama over the weekend, it turns out it's a miracle the 24-year-old is even able to play golf after accidentally drinking rat poison at the age of two.

As a consequence, Bezuidenhout received a drug suspension when he was an amateur as his medication was deemed illegal. However, the 2017 Sunshine Tour Rookie of the Year has overcome such obstacles and is now a European Tour winner thanks to a six-shot victory at the Andalucia Masters.

Quiz of the week

In 1997, Valderrama Golf Club held the first Ryder Cup on continental Europe.

Who were the Captains and who won?

Answer: Seve Ballesteros and Tom Kite (Europe 14.5 - 13.5 USA)

Coaching news

Putting things right

Sometimes, it's the most obvious things that get overlooked. When it comes to golf, the club most used in a round is a putter so surely it's the part of the game that deserves most attention?

We know this isn't a reality for many, but a combination of working hard on your stroke and having a putter that is suited to your stroke type will certainly improve your chances on the greens - two things that this promotion is all about.

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Reading between the lines

One of the hardest things in golf is green reading; it is also something that the majority of golfers never learn how to do properly. So, without giving away all the secrets, here are some handy tips to help keep you on track and hole more putts.

High and low

Prior to reaching the green, take note of the high and low points of the surface and where your ball lies in respect to these. This will help you to build a general picture before reaching your ball.

360 picture

If you’re struggling to read which way your putt breaks from behind the ball, try walking around to the other side of the hole as this can often highlight any breaks you may have missed or reaffirm your original read.

Utilise our expertise

To really master the art of putting, book a coaching session with us and benefit from our years of experience as PGA professionals. Here we will teach you the in-depth steps to improving your green reading skills.

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Are you focusing on the wrong thing?

As soon as the ball has left the putter face, we know whether it’s going to be good or not. It’s like a sixth sense, right? But what constitutes a good putt? Many golfers let the final outcome decide this – i.e. whether the ball ends up in the hole or not – but that is arguably well out of our control. So, perhaps it's time to refocus on what we can control?

There are only two things we can really control when it comes to putting. The first is starting the ball on the correct line. Take Tiger Woods for example; the 15-time major winner focuses on a blade of grass he wants the ball to roll over immediately in front of him, which brings the intended target much closer to impact.

The second is getting the ball rolling correctly, which means imparting top spin as quickly as possible after impact rather than having it jumping and skidding in the air.

One way to control our putting is by utilising the technology in Lynx's fantastic Prowler putters.

Curved Face Technology helps reduce backspin at impact, enabling a purer roll for more control and confidence of keeping the ball on line. Add in unique face grooves and adjustable weights, and the Prowler putter is one you should definitely be trying in 2019.

This is by no means the only putter available within Lynx's line-up, so click on the link below to view the entire range.

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Shop online | Collect in-store

We understand the convenience of shopping online from the comfort of your own home. We also appreciate that we can't stock every single product in-store due to limited space.

The answer to both of these is our fantastic Click & Collect service, which allows you to browse a huge range of products online and order to pick up from our shop the next time you're down the club. Have you given it a try?

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We hope you enjoyed our newsletter and have a great weekend.

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