Welcome to this weeks' Verulam Professional Shop Newsletter.
It seems like such a long time ago that I would be writing these newsletters with the warm sun shining. We are now well into the winter, and the game of golf completely changes when the temperature drops. Here are some tips on how to manage yourself around a wet cold golf course.
1. Take more club - The cold temperature means that the ball will not travel as far. I have played with soooo many members who "under club" and think they hit their 7 iron 150 yards when it only goes 130 yards. Click here to get in touch if you want to find out how far you hit your clubs
2. New grips - Make sure your clubs don't need new grips. With your clubs sitting in the cold all week and the damp atmosphere, the rubber on your grips will not perform as well. New grips are essential
3. Spiked golf shoes - for your own safety we recommend you bring your shoes in so we can check your spikes, the ground is getting very slippery and it will also help you balance during your golf swing
4. Base Layer - I can't play golf with lots of layers on, I feel like it restricts my swing and turn. I can't recommend highly enough how good base layers are! They keep me really warm without wearing lots of layers.
5. Hand Warmers and Mittens - Cold hands = loss in clubhead speed, loss of clubhead speed = loss of distance. Keep your hands warm to increase distance during the winter….. another tip - keep your golf ball in your pocket for as long as possible. This helps keeping the balls core warm which equates to greater distance.
If you have any questions about any of these tips, please chat to us in the Pro Shop and recieve our Professional advice, or click here to get in touch.
Can you believe there are only four shopping weekends to go until Christmas? If you would like us to order yourself anything specific with the Verulam logo, we need to have the order by this weekend to guarantee delivery before Christmas.
Please give us a call in the Pro Shop or pay us a visit if you want to place an order.
Each week throughout the winter we will be product testing and reviewing the latest golf equipment available to you.
This week we are reviewing the NEW Mizuno MP-T5 wedges.
Forged precision with 25 loft / bounce options
The MP-T5 wedges deliver the touch and precision of Mizuno's renowned Grain Flow Forging construction where it benefits most - around the greens.
A refined teardrop profile - based on the tour grind of short game magician Luke Donald, allows mastery of the ball from a variety of set ups and positions. There are now 25 combinations of loft and bounce - with 2 sole types to suit varying techniques and turf conditions.
Mizuno's Grain Flow Forged heads combine the softest touch with a backspin rate only possible through the use of loft specific grooves. Mizuno's Quad Cut Groove concept utilizes a wider, shallow groove from 54-62 lofts (to grab softer, partial strikes) and a narrower, deeper configuration from 49-53 degrees (for fuller shots). All grooves are precision CNC milled to ensure exact manufacturing consistency from wedge to wedge.
Custom Stamping
We are now offering Custom Stamping to all our Grain Flow Forged MP Wedge lines. Choose up to six characters in one of 12 different colours and personalise your new wedges today.
Click here to get in touch if you would like to request your fitting.
Is Your Husband Or Wife Asking You Want You Want For Christmas?
If you are looking for the perfect and creative Secret Santa present for this Christmas we have just what you need. You can buy a personalised Gift Voucher to spend in the shop or on golf lessons.
You can purchase these by either calling the pro shop on 01727 861401 or by clicking here.
GolfBuddy GPS
We also have the best Golf Course GPS in stock, and you can even try it on the course before you buy!!!
The GolfBuddy PT4 handheld GPS scooped the top gold award in a test of golf rangefinders by National Club Golfer magazine. It was described as a "market leading product" and testers loved its full colour graphics.
As well as the award-winning PT4, GolfBuddy has in stock a full range of GPS watches - via the WT3 sports watch and WT4 lifestyle version.
We have a demo unit available, so if you wish to trial and see how good this GPS actually is, then please call to book or click here to find out more about our GolfBuddy range.
We have 2 superb GPS Demo watches for you to try, the new SkyCaddie Links, and the SkyCaddie Sport Watch. These are available for members to use on the course, and if you buy one you will receive a FREE gapping session (worth £40.00) with myself to help you establish how far you hit each club. If you would like to book a demo, click here.
Ladies Waterproof Trousers
Now in stock are waterproof trousers from Sunice. They come with a 2 year waterproof warranty for only £79.99. Jackets are also available to order to match the trousers.
Under Armour Base Layers £39.99
Under Armour Fleece Headbands (as worn by Julie Bowskill)
Bag Trade In
We will give you £25 OFF any bag we have in stock over the value of £99. My current selection of bags consists of Callaway and Titleist in both Cart and Stand versions.
For more information click here.
HALF PRICE ECCO Street Evo Golf Shoes 
To clear the decks ready for next years' arrivals the ever popular ECCO street evo shoes are now HALF PRICE.
Were £139 Now £69.50.
To avoid disappointment pop into the pro shop and try on these extremely comfortable shoes.
Cypress Point Roll Necks - £24.99 and receive 3 pairs of socks for only £1.
Srixon AD333 Double Dozen Balls just £35
These are perfect for a Christmas the number one selling 2 piece golf balls is now available as a double dozen deal for only £35.
Click here to find out more about the Srixon Ball range
Fill The Gap
Here At Verulam we are always motivated to find NEW ways to help our Customers LOWER their Scores….
We are lucky enough to have access to one of the most unique pieces of technology availiable in todays market…..The GC2 Ball Flight Monitor.
This Monitor effectively shows us how far your ball will travel with each club.
Do you ever feel like you hit your 7 iron the same distance as your 8 iron??
Do you think Rory McIlroy goes into tournaments guessing how far he hits each club??
Do you know what club you should be using from the 100 & 150 Yards Marker.
Book a GAP Fitting with us today to find out how far each of your clubs go.
We welcome our new Ladies Club Captain Jeannie Taylor. Last Wednesday Jeannie drove in hitting one shot with Abe Mitchell's historic club and one with her custom fitted Callaway X2 Hot driver. Surprisingly Jeannie hit Abe's club further than her own hitting it over 140 yards…. And no Jeannie, you cannot swap it for your own Callaway driver.
Trivia Question 
As pictured on the right, STIG made a guest appearance by one of our club members but who was it?????
The first three people to successfully answer the question by clicking here will receive 25% off a Verulam Club Logo Sweater.
Artisans News
Still smarting from their heavy defeat in the Artisan vs Parent Club match, the Artisan section have pulled out their Ace card, a true Golfer who many will have seen practicing constantly.
With one of the nicest swings in the Artisan club (partly in thanks to my teaching) the new Captain of the Verulam Artisan Golf Club is Garry Jordan. We all wish him the very best for his captain's year!!
Ladies Turkey Trot - 22nd November
Texas Scramble - 23rd November
No play due to wet weather conditions.
Dates have now been released. To challenge the dynamic duo then please enter on the captain/pro board in the changing rooms.
