SEPTEMBER 2009 PRO SHOP NEWS - WIN A PING G15 OR AN i15 DRIVER Steven Tomkinson, PGA Professional,  Otley Golf Club
Dear Golfer, What a month of golf we’ve had in August! Who would believe we would see the first Asian winner of a Major and Tiger Woods finally lose a lead going into the final round of a tournament? YE Yang succeeded where so many had failed before in attempting to tame the Tiger, and did so with an array of fine shots and great putts to win the USPGA Championship at Hazeltine. With the final Major out of the way the end of the season is rapidly approaching and the nights are drawing in. It won’t be long now till the jumpers are back out, so now is a good time to take a look at your autumn and winter clothing. In this month’s newsletter we help you prepare for wet weather by taking a close look at the latest waterproofs on the market. We also give you the chance to win one of Ping’s latest drivers in a special competition, as well as looking at how using an electric trolley can benefit your game. As always, if there is anything you would like talk to us about, from equipment to how your game is going, please feel free to pop into the pro shop at any time. Enjoy the news!
Win The New G15 or i15 PING Driver Ping has launched two new drivers aimed at both the golfer looking for forgiveness and those who like to shape their drives from the tee. The new G15 and i15 are the latest in Ping’s highly successful line of drivers, and you have the opportunity to win one of these drivers custom fit to suit your game, and a tour of the company’s impressive European headquarters at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Ping’s new G15 driver is engineered for golfers seeking a maximum forgiveness driver that delivers distance and accuracy. Its 460cc titanium head is longer front-to-back and features Ping’s patented ultra thin crown technology. Weight savings from the thin crown are positioned as an external sole weight to optimise the centre of gravity for higher trajectories and reduced spin. The design of i15 driver meets the needs of golfers who place a high priority on working their tee shots. The traditional pear-shaped 460cc titanium head is engineered with a bulge crown design and deeper face to optimise energy transfer for greater ball speed and the solid feel preferred by better golfers. For your chance to win a custom fit driver and tour of Ping’s European headquarters, just answer this simple question. How many loft options are available for the new G15 driver? Please email your answers with your name and contact details to swtomki@aol.com  the closing date for entries is Wednesday 30th September. For further details on the new G15 and i15 Drivers and help on answering the question above please click here. ProQuip PqLite Waterproofs ProQuip, the world’s leading innovator of lightweight golf weatherwear and official supplier of rain suits to the European Ryder Cup Team 2010, has unveiled PqLite, a high-performance, featherlight rain suit with stretchable waterproof lining that won’t stretch golfers’ budgets. PqLite combines a featherlight, Teflon-treated outer fabric with an ultra-soft, stretchable, waterproof liner for unrestricted movement, giving golfers the freedom to swing freely and quietly. SSP: £129.00 Suit For more information on the ProQuip PqLite waterproof please click here. Sunderland Whisper Dry Waterproofs As the name suggests, this suit is incredibly quiet. The fabric has four-way stretch for terrific playability, while its seam-sealed construction guarantees a totally waterproof garment. The jacket is currently available in classic black with red trim, with a second option of black with blue trim available for Christmas 2009. It offers exceptional water repellency and breathability, with a knitted tricot comfort lining. The coordinating trousers have belt loops with webbing belt, hi-grip waist trim and handwarmer storm pockets, and leg zip with adjustable Velcro close. SSP: £179.00 For more information on the Sunderland Whisper Dry Waterproof please click here. 'Scoring Zone' - 10 steps To Forgetting Those Bad Shots! Hitting a bad shot is one of the most frustrating things to do on a golf course, but it is vital you do not allow it to affect subsequent shots. How often have you hit a bad shot, beat yourself up about it as you walk to your ball, and then follow it up immediately with another bad shot? World number one Tiger Woods handles his setbacks best and rids his body of any frustrations immediately using a routine every golfer can benefit from. After a bad shot Woods will give himself a kick up the backside for the next 10 steps, but then lets it go as soon as he takes his 11th step, and immediately concentrates on his next shot. Try this routine next time you’ve hit a bad shot and see how it works for you. If you’d like to talk about any aspect of your game please come and see us in the pro-shop and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.	· In this issue · Win The New G15 or i15 PING Driver · ProQuip PqLite Waterproofs · Sunderland Whisper Dry Waterproofs · 'Scoring Zone' - 10 steps To Forgetting Those Bad Shots! BENEFITS TO ELECTRIC TROLLEYS Having to carry your clubs for over four hours and around 18 holes can be a tiring experience and will no doubt have some impact on your game. The average golf bag weighs between 10 and 20kg, so it is little wonder that golfers are prone to stiff, painful shoulders and back injuries. Have you ever thought of investing in an electric trolley to take the strain off your back and let you concentrate on what you are on the course for – playing golf? Electric trolleys don’t have to be expensive either. We have a wide range of PowaKaddy trolleys in the pro shop at different prices, however the fantastic FWII electric trolley is one that would recommend for any golfer. Why not drop by the shop at any time to discuss how an electric trolley can benefit your game or for more information on the Powakaddy products click here. Deutsche Bank Championship TPC Boston Norton, Massachusetts Sept 4-7 BMW Championship Cog Hill G&CC Lemont, Illinois, Sept 10-13 The Tour Championship East Lake GC Atlanta, Georgia, Sept 24-27 Omega European Masters Crans-sur-Sierre Crans, Switzerland Sept 3-6 Mercedes-Benz Championship Golf Club Gut Lärchenhof Cologne, Germany Sept 10-13 Austrian Golf Open Fontana GC Vienna, Austria Sept 17-20 The Vivendi Trophy with Seve Ballesteros Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche Paris, France Sept 24-27 Know someone who might want to receive this email? Forward to a friend If you no longer wish to receive these emails: unsubscribe