Carl Cross

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter from Mellor & Townscliffe. Have a great week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

Tour news

All roads lead to Paris…

The finale of the Made in Denmark tournament was an all-English affair, with a four-way play-off between Lee Westwood, Jonathan ‘Jigger’ Thomson, Steven Brown and eventual winner Matt Wallace. The tournament was played at the home course of Ryder Cup Captain, Thomas Bjorn, and the event has become a firm favourite with both players and fans alike. Due to the European Tour tournament rescheduling that will take place next year, the Made in Denmark will move to the week of BMW PGA at Wentworth and hopes to attract even more big names.

The automatic picks for Europe’s Ryder Cup team were also decided in Denmark, but I’m sure you are all now talking about the Captain’s wildcard picks that took place on Wednesday. The American team still have one pick remaining with the finale of the FedExCup unfolding over the next few weeks and all eyes on East Lake for the next 10-million-dollar man!

Let me know your thoughts here on the wildcard picks.

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Shop news

TaylorMade P790 Irons

These black P790 irons from TaylorMade are just stunning to look at and play just as well. These irons feature the 'Speed Foam' technology which was first used in their origional P790's last year which is used to give more distance, better feel and impoved sounds.

If you'd like to know more please pop into the shop and ask myself or one of the team.

Mind the gap

Gapping is vitally important to any golfer. Being able to pick a club out of the bag and knowing exactly how far you can strike the ball will make for more confident shots, as you won’t be constantly wondering if you should club up or club down.

Not just for wedges
Gapping is often associated with the shorter clubs in your bag, but it's just as important to make sure you pay attention to the gaps between your longer clubs, too.

Good gapping would see you have equal gaps between clubs that are no bigger than 15 yards, as displayed in the green illustration below. In contrast, bad gapping would leave you with uneven or large distances between clubs, often over 20 yards or under 10. Having equal gaps throughout your bag will mean you are much closer with your next club, so you won’t have to manufacture shorter/longer swings or hit soft/hard shots, which is where a lot of problems begin.

Being able to know exactly how far each club goes can be even more helpful if you have a GPS device telling you the exact distance between your ball and the pin. So if you're still guessing how far you hit each club, come and speak to a member of the team. We can guarantee it's costing you shots.

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Escape the winter blues

Playing a round of golf in the cold, whilst getting soaked in British rain isn’t really that much fun – so perhaps the idea of playing with a group of friends underneath perfect azure skies this winter is more appealing? Luckily, thanks to our partnership with Your Golf Travel, that idea can become a reality.

La Cala Resort

La Cala is known as one of the most picturesque resorts in Andalucia, with quality golf to match. Three superb 18-hole championship courses await you in the rolling hills of Mijas - and if you fancy a night out after your round, you're only 20 minutes away from Marbella. Perfect.

La Cala Resort
3 nights, 2 rounds of golf
£335 per person

Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort and Spa

The Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort and Spa is one of the jewels in Turkey's crown when it comes to top-quality golf experiences. You'll be able to take on a Nick Faldo-designed course, as well as have access to unmatched facilities and astounding luxury - perfect for beating away those winter blues.

Cornelia Diamond Resort
7 nights, unlimited rounds of golf
£515 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 30th September 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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Video of the Week

We've pitted two of 2018's hottest drivers - PING G400 and TaylorMade M3 - against one another to see which one came out on top.

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Carl and Sam

Mellor & Townscliffe Golf Club
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Stockport
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