Welcome to another fun filled e-newsletter from Verulam Golf Club, Hertfordshire's friendliest Golf Club. Enjoy this week's read. As ever we are here to help so if you have any golfing questions do not hesitate to contact us. Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone who is interested in golf.
What's in this week's newsletter:
- Upcoming Events
- Junior Drive in
- iPLAY Here we come
- 10 Yard Challenge… Come and join in!!!!
- Trolley Leasing Offer 2016!!!!
- New Callaway XR Driver
- Pro Team Challenge
- Club and Shoe Cleaning
Wednesday, 3 February - Midweek Stableford
Thursday, 11 February - Quiz Evening
Friday, 12 February - iPlay Golf Evening (details below)
Saturday, 20 February - The "10 Yard Challenge"
Sunday, 21 February - Team Stableford comp
Saturday, 27 February - Club Fourball Betterball
The 10 Yard Challenge - Hit the ball further for the forthcoming season!
On Saturday, 20 February we are issuing all of you a challenge, can we add 10 yards to those all-important drives!
From 8:30am - 3pm we will be giving everyone the chance to book a FREE 15 minute session on the range where we will video your swing, gather GC2 analysis and by the end of those crucial 15 minutes we will give you great info to help add yards to those drives.
Please book your 15 minute slot with us in the Pro Shop or click here to get in touch.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Junior Drive in
Adam Scott finally completed his captain's drive in after being initiated by Club Captain Bryn Aldridge. Adam hit a lovely 1st tee shot with the legendary Abe Mitchell driver. There was a good turnout to watch the junior captains drive in so thank you for those who attended despite the rain.
The replacement trolley shed is now complete and in full use.
The raising of the roof on the previous trolley shed started on Tuesday and hopefully will be completed in 4-6 weeks.
Watch this space for the grand opening evening with mystery guest.
Samuel Ryder Golf Academy - Half Term Golf Camps - 18th-19th February
Half Term Golf Camps are open to:
Children New in to Golf
Children from the age of 4
Children introducing themselves back in to the Game
Children currently enjoying their Love for Golf
Half Term Golf Camp times as follows:
- Thursday, 18 February - 10am - 1pm
- Friday, 19 February - 10am - 1pm
Costs: £20 Per Half Term Camp Day (3 hours to Inc light refreshments)
"Promotional Reference Codes" for the upcoming Half Term Camps:
#LA PUPIL1 or #VERULAMJUNIORGC1 or #STALBANSSCHOOL1 to redeem £5 OFF Half Day Camp (£20 - £5 = £15) 25% OFF!!
**#LAPUPIL - For anyone that has had an individual or group coaching session with Laurence Allen
**#VERULAMJUNIORGC - For anyone that is currently a Junior member of Verulam GC
**#STALBANSSCHOOL - For any child that goes to a school within the St Albans District
For any more information and to book your place please contact us (Laurence Allen "Academy Managing Director" 07886827136 or laurenceallenpga@gmail.com), or click here to get in touch
Trolley Leasing Offer 2016 is back!!!
The popular electric trolley leasing offer is back. The opportunity exists to lease a trolley from 1st March to 1st November (weather dependant) for only £110 you can use the trolley as many times as you want. This year all trollies come with an umbrella holder!
To guarantee a trolley all you need to do is book it with us in the Professional Shop.
This nett's down to only £3.44 per week or 49p per day.
To secure your place, book and make payment in the shop.
Click here to get in touch if you have any questions.
New Callaway 2016 Range -
Product Focus - XR driver
Forgiveness meets fast with the Callaway Golf XR 16 Driver.
Advanced Aerodynamics
Callaway Golf have worked with aerodynamics experts at Boeing to reach a completely new level of club speed. The high head speed design produces low drag, this has been achieved by pinpointing the size and placement of a re-engineered Speed Step to save weight and to add more speed.
Extreme Forgiveness
To add extreme forgiveness to the club, Callaway Golf have developed the XR 16 Driver with a larger shape for MOI with a bigger footprint, and put in a Center of Gravity that's lower and deeper. All this forgiveness leads to more speed at every impact location, which can add more distance for all golfers.
Click here to find out more.
If you would like to be one of the first to have a fitting for the new XR16 range, click here to get in touch or come and have a chat with us in the pro shop.
Club and Shoe cleaning
With the wet winter weather hitting us hard at the moment, your golfing equipment needs to be looked after. After recent feedback we have decided to introduce a new Club and Shoe cleaning service to our members. By keeping your shoes and clubs clean you will prolong the life span of the product and reduce mess in the car.
- Club cleaning + Grips and shafts - £5
- Shoes + Polish - £5
Members equipment can be collected and returned to their locker.
Professional's Team Challenge
This coming year, the pro shop will be offering a pro's challenge. The challenge will involve a team of three members with one of our professionals. It will be a stableford of best two scores out of four with the cost of £25 per player.
If you win the challenge and have the best score out of all of the teams to compete, you will win a golf trip away. The destination will depend on how many entries we have.
It would be great to get the chance to play with our members so please come in and chat to us and we'll have a game!
The big question is… which Verulam Pro will best suit your team?
Who will it be?
Stephen Topping - The long hitting monster who can drive many of the par 4's
Laurence Allen - Highly competitive and very consistent, great team player
Joel Saunders - With over 6000 rounds of golf at Verulam, will course knowledge be key?
Glen Portelli - Likes the warm weather, especially when the putter gets hot
iPlay Golf Evening, PAY to confirm your place! Spaces now limited!
Thanks all of those that have registered interest in our iPlay evening in Milton Keynes on Friday, 12 February.
iPlay use the same simulator software that we will be using in our studio.
For those of you who have registered interest, payment is NOW required to guarantee your place. The coach will leave Verulam at approximately 6pm.
The evening will consist of course play, nearest the pin and longest/straightest drive competitions along with two free drinks per person.
The cost is £45 including travel via coach from VGC (based on 25 members).
To make your payment of £45 please contact the professional shop or phone us on 01727 861 401.
It's going to be a great night!
Have a great week and hopefully the course will open up for this weekend.
Regards,
Joel, Glen, Laurence and Stephen