Alex Richardson

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. This week we recap Tiger Woods’ ‘edge of the seat’ Masters win (what else would you expect?), we pit two of our favourite shoes head-to-head, and we have a enthralling Video of the Week that's sure to get your golfing juices flowing once again.

Enjoy the read.

Ladies news

A Tough Match

The ladies had a tough friendly match at home against Bromsgrove this week, with a number of low handicappers fielded by the opposition. The result was an honourable draw; well played Ladies.

Snowflake Trophy

The final of the Snowflake trophy, the ladies winter knockout, saw Ange Taylor and Jenny Dalloway play in the cold sunshine of Sunday with Ange triumphing as the winner; 4&3. Well done to both for playing consistently well throughout the winter season.

The first mixed friendly match of the season saw Redditch beat Maxstoke Park at home, 41/2 to 31/2.

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Please check the notice board for all the May competitions including the Charles Heeley Bowl. Best score from each division represents the club in the final on 2nd September at Little Aston Golf Club.

And finally.........

Congratulations to Janice Kerr and Viv Cranton for winning the Coronation Foursomes with a very respectable 34 points.

Junior news

Junior Stableford

Well done to Dylan Drumm for winning this weeks 9 hole junior Stableford with 21 points. Dylan will be awarded £18.00 on to his RGC card.

James Browning still leads the Ian Dyer Winter League on 300 points with three players currently tied for second place on 280 points.

Ladies vs Juniors

We also had an excellent turnout for the ladies vs juniors match yesterday...

Gents news

Opening Medal

Well done to James Moss for winning the season opening medal in division 1 with a nett 74.

Vice President and former RGC Captain Nigel Clay topped the bill in division 2 with an excellent nett 72. Steve Cullen, Opening Club Supper champion, stole the spoils in division 3 with nett 75, beating Mark Kitching on a countback.

Texas Scramble Shotgun

Sunday saw a full field of 18 teams for the Texas Scramble Shotgun. I was lucky enough to join the winners circle with Mark Drumm, Robert Angell and Simon Whyte, managing a score of 56.1.

The competition was played in great spirits, Texas Scramble is a great format and good fun was had by all.

A huge amount of credit really must go to our superb greenkeeping team here at RGC, Karl Williams and his team have done a tremendous job, presenting our course in truly fine condition, especially considering all of the recent irrigation works. The course looks set to be in great shape for the oncoming season.

James Robinson

James Robinson had yet another good result in the elite Amateur event, The Hampshire salver, played at Blackmoor GC first 2 rounds and North Hants GC rounds 3&4. James finished tied 15th with scores of...

71 - +2, 70 - +1, 69 - E, 73 - +4

A very good start to the season for James.

Saturday Stableford

Don't forget to call the Pro Shop to enter the Stableford on Saturday!

Shop news

We are here to help

I want to take this opportunity to re-iterate the message that the Pro Shop team are here to help. If you have any queries or quandaries, get in touch! We want to help!

There are no daft questions and we will always do our best to point you in the right direction. Pop in and have a chat!

Have you seen our new RGC Pro Shop exclusive, lifestyle logo? At home both on and off the course, the lifestyle logo has already proven to be very popular. Pop in and see for yourself.

Golf Club Part Exchange...

Did you realise you can part exchange your old equipment in against new purchases?

We send all of our trade in's directly to Golfbidder, who in exchange send us a cheque that we credit against the cost of any new equipment purchase.

If you have any queries, pop in store or call us to discuss!

Just weeks remaining

We've seen a lot of you catching the 'golfing bug' again in recent weeks, spending plenty of time out on the course. Now that the season is underway, don't forget to top up your ball pocket once again by taking advantage of this fantastic offer. Simply purchase three dozen Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x or AVX golf balls and get one dozen FREE. But hurry, as you only have until the end of April to place your order.

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Running on empty?

If your electric trolley is struggling to make it round 18 holes then it might be time you upgraded its battery. There's been a huge push towards Lithium batteries in recent years as they last longer, charge quicker and are more lightweight than previous Lead Acid equivalents. So, if it's time you change your electric trolley battery, bring your old one in-store and enjoy £25 OFF a brand-new Lithium one.

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FootJoy Clothing Spring Summer 2019...

FootJoy Spring/Summer 2019 clothing range is now in store. Smart, comfortable and stylish, the range is just as at home off the course as it is on.

We also have good stock of the range featuring our new RGC lifestyle logo, pop in store to have a look and don't forget our RGC price match promise!

Click here and get in touch if you are interested and would like to know more.

Tour news

Woods you believe it?

It would take a heart of stone not to have been moved by Tiger’s Masters victory on Sunday night. Sure, the American divides opinion when it comes to his off-course antics, but that should take nothing away from the magnitude of his victory at the most famous of tournaments.

Courtesy of TaylorMade Golf

Two-years ago, Woods required a nerve-blocker just to attend the Champions' Dinner and all but admitted his game was done. A spinal fusion surgery later and Tiger has completed arguably the greatest comeback of all time.

Tiger's triumph was matched by Molinari's misfortune, with the Italian squandering a two-shot lead on the back nine as he found the water twice in the space of four holes.

With the next two majors taking place at courses where the great man has won before - Bethpage Black and Pebble Beach - could we be in-store for something special in 2019?

Mind the gap

Do you often find yourself stuck between clubs? One club will launch too far beyond your target whilst the other will leave you short. If so, you're either very unlucky or you need to come and see us for a gapping session.

Example of poor distance gapping

Distance gapping is the art of putting your set together whilst ensuring each gap between one club and the next is equal.

Take your wedges as an example. Say you have a PW with around 46 degrees of loft and sand wedge at 56 degrees; this 10-degree gap could leave you with a distance gap of around 30 yards or more! What do you do if you need to play a shot right in the middle of those distances?

The same can be said at the other end of your set, but usually this will involve two clubs going the same distance. If you have a 3-iron in the bag as well as a hybrid and a 5-wood, chances are you'll be hitting them similar distances - so it's time for one to go!

If any of this is resonating with you, then let’s get you booked in before you head out for your next round.

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Let the battle commence

Classic or sporty? Colourful or traditional? Style is a personal choice and with brands offering up any number of designs, we have never had so much choice when it comes to your footwear options. With this in mind, we pit two styles up against one another in the ultimate battle of the shoes.

Which will you choose?

The battle between athletic and bold purely comes down to taste but one thing is undeniable, both the Under Armour HOVR Drive and Fade RST 2 shoes will have you oozing confidence at address whichever one your taste swings towards.

In the blue corner we have the HOVR Drive that takes its inspiration from UA's running department. HOVR foam provides total comfort whilst the red detailing on the midsole adds a touch of class and contrasts perfectly with the white design.

In the red corner we have the Fade RST 2 that gives the wearer the choice of black or white colour styling. It features a moulded rotational resistance spikeless & spiked hybrid outsole for performance on the tee and the green.

Both shoes are worthy winners but which is your favourite?

We have a great footwear offering in-store so be sure to pop in and try some on to ensure you get the perfect fit.

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Video of the Week

22 years on from his first Green Jacket, Tiger answered questions surrounding his ability to win another major title in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon. Now there's just one question remaining: will he reach Jack's record of 18 major triumphs?

We hope you have enjoyed our newsletter. If you have any questions or need advice please reply to this email or pop into the shop and we'll be delighted to help. Alex and the golf team.

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