Linlithgow Golfers Have Gone Putting Mad

The launch of our brand new Science and Motion (SAM) PuttLab couldn't have gone any better last weekend. A big thanks to Scotty Cameron putters who supported our event by dropping in every single putter in the range for all our members and guests to try. 

Scotty Cameron Fitting Weekend

Our new SAM PuttLab has many different functions, apart from the obvious measurements and analysis it also helps with training modes and putter fitting functions. Last weekend we welcomed 20 golfers into the studio to first measure how successfully they used their own putter, then SAM would recommend whether or not they had the correct head style, loft, lie angle, grip size, length of shaft suited towards the individuals technique. The results were varied and many golfers were actually using a good putter, they just needed a little tweak to their putting style to ensure optimum roll from the putt. Others looked at newer better suited options and then we compared to see what actually complemented their technique best. Thanks to everyone who got involved for the free fitting weekend, I hope you got as much from the weekend as myself, Mark and Scott did.

For more information or to book a putting lesson/fitting, please click here as we will have the full Scotty Cameron range in store until Friday morning.

   

Operation Jock

Over the next few weeks/months I will be using this newsletter to show you all some of the benefits from using the SAM PuttLab. I have to thank LGC member Jock Simpson for committing to this little project we are calling #OperationJock even though I may be exposing some of his weaknesses… Last week myself and Scott brought Jock in for initial screening on the SAM PuttLab to see what he was currently doing and identify his strengths and his weaknesses. The results were varied to say the least, but he felt something drastic had to happen as he described his putting as "absolutely rubbish". To improve consistency we have to establish the biggest weaknesses and work on trying to put them straight, lesson one we highlighted a poor aim (right of target) led to a very (VERY) inconsistent rotation of the clubface through the point of impact to square the putter face to target. Whether anyone has good or bad tendencies it is extremely important to be consistent. SAM cleverly scores these tendencies against PGA Tour averages and Jock's scoring at impact wasn't great. Next step was to make changes, we went straight to the putting green and offered a grip change and alignment/stroke exercise to try and consciously change his poor routines. Jock has committed to this practice and I have told him about #OperationJock in my newsletter, my goal is to show you all over the next few weeks/months the improvements so WATCH THIS SPACE!

   

In the meantime, if you would like to start a similar programme in order to improve your putting, please click here to get in touch.

 

Summer Tee To Green Lesson Package

With the addition of SAM PuttLab to complete the already impressive FlightScope Launch Monitor and Analyzr Coaching Software in the studio, we now have the complete lesson package to get your game in shape. I have launched a full analysis package to give you as much help as possible to improve your game.

Please click here to see our promotional poster for more details or click here to make a booking today.

 

Titleist Fitting Day - Friday, 2 June

We have the Titleist fitting team coming along to Linlithgow Golf Club on Friday, 2 June, they will be here with the complete Titleist range of woods, irons and wedges and we are taking completely FREE 30 minute fitting appointments. I have a few signed up already, but have some appointments available between 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

To book one of these appointments, please call 01506 844356 or click here.

 

Mixed Open - Big Success

Well done to the ladies section who successfully ran another Mixed Open at LGC. Agnes Martin, Kay Barton and lady member for the day Iain Harrison did a great job organising all the golfers, getting them started on time and then scoring on our brand new televised scoreboard in the clubhouse, The day was a big success with a total of 41 teams taking part. Visitors from all over the country took to Social Media to thank and congratulate the club, with the power of Social Media these days, this type of publicity is fantastic so well done to everyone!