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Verulam Golf Club PGA Golf Professional

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Welcome to another JS Golf newsletter from Verulam Pro Shop. Enjoy this week's read.

What's in this week's newsletter: 

Studio news 

Studio Update: We are fast approaching the opening of our new swing studio here at Verulam. The electrics have been installed, plaster board walls fitted and skimmed, and the door will knocked through from the shop and the old trolley bricked up on Thursday.

We are hoping to be open within two or three weeks, so make sure you check THIS space to ensure you're the first to know when we do open and become one of the best custom fit centres in the country.

  

Studio Course insight - Hazeltine: 

This week we feature an insight to one of the courses that will be pre-loaded onto our simulation system. We will be host to the 2016 Ryder Cup course Hazeltine

This tight tree-lined beautiful golf course is made to look stunning on the FSX software that will be installed here at Verulam. The PGA of America brought the PGA Championship to Hazeltine in 2002, the first of three events that it will host at the course. Rich Beem won the championship by holding off a charging Tiger Woods, who birdied the last four holes. It was one of the most memorable finishes in championship history. 

In 2009 Hazeltine hosted the return of the PGA Championship. Y.E. Yang's victory will go down in history as one of sport's greatest upsets. The most notable aspect of it is that Yang did to Tiger Woods what Tiger has become famous for doing to everyone else. 

The premier event in international team competition, the Ryder Cup Matches, will elevate Minnesota golf again and be contested at Hazeltine in 2016. 

We can't wait to host some Ryder cup themed tournaments of our own in the run up to the big week! Check back next week and we will reveal another course that you will be able to play at your own golf club. The countdown has begun!


Laurence's 10 yard Challenge

On Saturday Laurence held a "10 yard challenge" down on the range for our members to make use of. He invited all members to book in for a 15 minute slot with him and he promised he could gain them 10 yards on their drives. The day was very busy with many people coming away with some tips to achieve longer drives.

Notable gains: 

Chris Weir - 21 yds (221-242 yds) 
Russ Swain - 13 yds (182-195 yds) 
Jane Whittaker - 10 yds (129-139 yds) 

Amazing what 15 minutes can do!

If you are interested in making the most of our professional advice, why not book in for a lesson or fitting here at Verulam?

Click here to get in touch if you are interested.


Competition news 

On Monday, 22 February, PGA Professional Glen Portelli along with members Eric Saunders, Hugh McNulty and Mike Aunger came away victorious at the Herts PGA Alliance Pro Am held at Sandy Lodge. 

The team performed superbly, Glen commented "It's the best team performance I have ever seen". 

The format suited the Verulam members with the best 2 stableford scores to count on each hole. They dove-tailed beautiful to record a stunning 93 points and win by 3 points.


Joel and Laurence also took teams along to continue Verulam's pro active nature taking the most teams from any Hertfordshire club. Laurence shot a -1 70 to finish 5th individually, finishing 4 shots back of winner Daniel Field.


Over the weekend we held a team competition where the best three scores counted on par 4's and 5's, and 3 counted on par 3's. 

Team event Results: 

1st - S.Barbour, M. Barbour, S. Dorey, B. Gash - 120 pts 
2nd - I. Palfrey, S. Cutbush, D. Turner, R. Hill - 118 pts 
3rd - J Skelton, C. Marjoram, C. Walker, O. Marjoram - 117 pts 

Two's - I. Watt, A. Thomson, A. Oliver, M. Taylor & M. Khan 

Each two receives 2 balls 

Raffle 1st - B. Austin - Logo micro fibre towel, 2nd - I. Watt - Logo Mittens


 Demo day

The Black Cat is back!

We are very excited to announce that we have arranged a date to hold a Lynx Demo day here at Verulam Golf Club. 

Friday, 11 March is the special date for all your fitting needs. 

If you are interested in trying the latest equipment from Lynx then please let the professional shop know and we can book you an appointment. But be quick, first come first serve!

Click here to find out more about the Lynx hardware range for 2016

Click here to get in touch if you would like to arrange your FREE fitting slot.


Shop news

Titleist Arrives With a Bang

This week saw the arrival of our new Titleist stock for the year that will be in full flow in our new studio. We have stock of all drivers, fairways and hybrids with demos to match.

If you want to give some new clubs a try and improve your game give us a call on 01727 861401, or click here to get in touch to reserve one of the early spots in the brand new state of the art studio.

Hurry as we are experiencing extremely popular demand ALREADY so don't miss out on being one of the first in our game-changing simulation studio.


How would you like a FREE grip  

- Are you prepared for the season ahead? 
- Are your grips in a suitable condition to play your absolute best golf? 

Your hands are the only relationship you have with the golf club so it's imperative that your grips are in a suitable condition. 

To help you we are offering to re-grip your 7 iron for FREE

Any grip is included in this promotion. Just come in store to view our wide range of grips ranging from a soft texture to a corded grip. 


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.


New Arrivals
 

As always, here at Verulam we are always looking to provide you with the very latest products, so we can help you stay at the top of your game. 

- Full selection of FootJoy's 2016 range of shoes
- PING G Series Drivers, Fairways, Hybrids and irons 
- Latest PING stand and Cart bags

  

   

   


Social media 

If my weekly newsletters aren't enough for you and you are on Twitter and Facebook follow us at   @VerulamProShop and   Verulam Pro Shop on Facebook.

Have a great week and see you all very soon! 

Regards, 
Joel, Laurence, Glen and Stephen

 
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