Warren Wood

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail our ProShop advent raffle gets underway next week, our 2019 Loyalty membership cards are ready, and we look at the new rule changes for next year. Enjoy the read!

Shop news

ProShop Advent Raffle

From next Thursday 1st November you will be able to get your hands on tickets for the ProShop Advent Raffle. In order to get the big kid inside of you excited about Christmas we'll be giving a prize away each day and as we edge ever closer to the big day, the daily prize value will increase.

You could be in with a chance of winning from stocking fillers like R&CPGC logo mittens to winter clothing to help you battle the elements, or if you're extra lucky you could take the top prize on Christmas Eve...whatever that may be!

So if you're at R&CPGC next weekend, don't forget to pop in for some raffle tickets!

Loyalty Membership 2019

If that's not enough to kick off your November, then how about getting the opportunity to save 10% on every purchase you make in 2019? If you're an existing Loyalty Member all you'll need to do is spend £50 before the end of 2018 to renew; or to become a Loyalty Member you must spend £100.

So if you were thinking of upgrading your clubs, golf bag or wardrobe, be sure to use R&CPGC in 2019 and you'll make some mega savings! After all, whatever you spend goes straight back into making your golf club even better. So by just resisting the urge go down the road, at least give your ProShop a chance to try and match whatever price you've found.

This little card could make 2019 your lucky year!

Receive your FREE gift after 10 stamps.

Bonus Ball

Last week's lucky winner was Ross Freeman with number 49 and becoming the latest serial winner of the Bonus Ball. This week's sheet is underway so make sure to have your number and you could be our next lucky winner!

Rules news

Rules Changes for 2019

Golf's governing bodies, The R&A & USGA, have amended some of the rules of golf in order to increase the pace of play and make the game more appealing to beginners. But do you know what's changing and what's not? Here's what you need to know...

Dropping Procedure - you will now be allowed to drop from knee height as opposed to shoulder height to ensure consistency and simplicity whilst dropping but the randomness of the lie will still remain.

Measuring in taking relief - when measuring out your 1 or 2 club lengths relief, you now must use the longest club in your bag (except a putter) making drops more consistent for everyone.

Double hit - there is no longer a penalty for a double hit and is counted as just 1 stroke, the embarrassment of hitting the ball twice is punishment enough!

Ball lost or Out of Bounds - you will now be allowed to drop a ball in the vicinity where it is lost or out of bounds under a 2 stroke penalty. It addresses the matter of slow play at club level of players returning to the point from where the ball was originally played. This rule will not be available at professional or elite level, only club level.

Rules of Golf 2019

It now comes with illustrations to make understanding the rules easier.

A little help from my friends...

Seeing the 'Holy Trinity' of Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler having a great time together whilst playing the best courses in the world can leave you feeling a bit envious. Sure, you and your friends have a good enough time down at the club, but you might want to experience something truly special all together - a golf trip away.

Close House

Have you ever played a European Tour venue? Well, here's your chance to tee it up at Close House - host of the 2017 British Masters - courtesy of Your Golf Travel. With 18 stunning holes and a mouth-watering restaurant on site, Close House is the perfect venue for a trip away with some of your golfing buddies.

Close House
1 night, 1 round of golf
£89 per person

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort

The Championship Course at Penina isn't just one of the best golfing destinations in Portugal - it holds its own throughout Europe as well. Year-round sunshine, a stunning range of restaurants and bars, and only a 40-minute drive from the airport, Penina truly is a golfer's paradise.

Penina Hotel and Golf Resort
3 nights, Unlimited golf
£265 per person

We know how much you look forward to your golf trips away and that you want to book early to secure the best deals. With that in mind, Your Golf Travel are going the Extra Yard with their latest promotion: if you book a holiday for 2019 by 31st October 2018, you'll also be able to secure additional extras such as room upgrades and free buggies - so what are you waiting for?

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Go the distance

We've all been there - around 75 yards out and faced with a tricky little pitch shot towards a tight pin; danger over the back and a tier just before the flag that will take anything short down to the front edge.

The first stage in overcoming potential card wreckers like this is knowing how far you hit a full shot with each of your wedges. The second is having three different distances that you can comfortably hit with each, adding to your options when faced with this scenario.

Cleveland CBX

One wedge which will offer you the versatility required for absolute precision in distance control is Cleveland’s CBX. The cavity back design gives you the forgiveness you need when faced with a difficult pitch shot, as well as short game versatility. The centre of gravity is positioned behind the face, which aids the feel and also gives you supreme distance control, meaning you’ll be confident of avoiding danger both in front and behind the green.

watch our video >

Spotlight: Skechers Focus 2

Picture the scene: you've walked off the golf course after being drenched for the majority of your round and head for the changing rooms. You take off your golf shoes and what do you encounter?

With a waterproof shoe like Skechers' GO GOLF Focus 2, wet socks and damp insoles will be a thing of the past. What's more, it is sleek and low-to-the-ground to provide incredible stability in all conditions.

watch our video >

I hope you have a great week.

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Rochester
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