Kenny Monaghan

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our action packed newsletter giving you the latest information from Stirling Golf Club.

Thanks to everyone who has popped in over the weekend and shared your positive feedback regarding our new pro shop and swing studio area. The feedback has been amazing and the interest has gone through the roof! Since arriving at the club I have been keen to show you what we are all about and what we can do to help you get the best from your game. We now have a modern fully kitted out studio available seven days a week. Whatever the query you no longer have to look elsewhere! Please click here with any questions you have.

Myself, Scott and Mark have had a few long days over the last week trying to get the shop into a presentable manner to improve your shopping experience. The boxes keep coming and the stress levels keep rising, hopefully we will get to the end of it at some point... For now please continue to pop in, and if you are good at emptying boxes we will also accept the offer of free labour...

Pro's news

Studio update

Launch monitors, SAM PuttLab, gaming software, custom fitting, indoor teaching, ball speed, smash factor all sounds a bit confusing right? Remember, we are the qualified professionals who are supposed to know these numbers when we are looking at building golf clubs that best suit your game. I have spent years learning this stuff so that you don't have to! We use premium balls in a controlled environment to ensure that we get the most accurate readings from your experience when using our swing studio. Now that we are getting to the bottom of the boxes, we are able to start looking forward. Whether it be more distance from your driver or better spin control from your wedges, we have factual evidence to help improve your game. Does anyone else in this area do anything like this? I haven't seen or heard of it yet!

Click here to get in touch for more details.

Academy news

Young Masters Golf

After two great weeks of Junior Easter Camps, our Young Masters Golf program is just around the corner starting week commencing Monday, 7 May. YMG has been a great success for our team over the last couple of years at Linlithgow Golf Club and now we are looking to build on this at Stirling. YMG is a structured eight week block which covers all aspects of the game in a fun learning environment.

The YMG Junior Golf Programme gives you the perfect introduction to golf by showing you everything you need to know to enjoy this brilliant game for the rest of your life.

YMG is designed for boys and girls.
It's ideal for youngsters between the ages of 6 and 14 years old.
It's coached by qualified professional golf coaches.
It includes the exciting YMG members' folder.
It covers every aspect of the game of golf.
It gives you targets to work to.
It includes exciting challenges.
It rewards achievement.
It's fun and exciting.

At the heart of the YMG Junior Golf Programme is the coaching from your qualified Golf Professional and the brilliant YMG Members' File folder, which you receive when you join up. The Members' File comes complete with your cadets level notes and builds up, level by level, into your complete guide to playing golf.

Class timings are as follows:

Monday 7 May - Monday, 25 June (7:00pm till 8:00pm).
Wednesday, 9 May - Wednesday, 27 June (7:00pm till 8:00pm).
Thursday, 10 May - Thursday, 28 June (6:00pm till 7:00pm).

There will also be a Blue Tee Event on Sunday, 1 July at 7:00pm when we give the kids a chance to experience a shortened version of the main golf course. This is a great opportunity for the parents to come along and walk round to see the progression of their child. It's great fun and the kids really enjoy the fun format. Classes are priced at £80 per child. This covers their eight weeks coaching, new folders, cadets insert for folder, certificates, badges and the blue tee event. Their is seven kids per class which gives the kids plenty of opportunity for individual attention as well as group instruction.

Classes will fill fast so don't miss out! If you would like to book a spot for your young relative, please click here to get in touch.

Shop news

One week left to take advantage

It's been great seeing so many of you take advantage of our latest promotion. Whether you want to stock up on balls for the season ahead or simply want one dozen FREE, now is the perfect time to get yourself sorted as we're offering you four dozen for the price of three on personalised Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls.

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The 3rd generation is almost here

Landing in-store early next month will be the brand new XR Speed driver and fairway wood from Callaway. The main attribute of the range is the increase in speed, which ultimately leads to greater distance – something we are all looking for. With ladies and men’s options available, click on the button below if you want to be one of the first golfers to try it out.

A change in distance

The changes to the Rules of Golf are fast approaching with 2019 now less than nine months away, so we thought we’d take a closer look at one common rule that’s getting a makeover.

Change of procedure when taking relief
If you find yourself in this situation, then you must drop your ball within two club-lengths from the nearest point of relief when taking a penalty drop.

Under the new rule (17.1c), from 2019 you’ll need to use the longest club in your bag (other than a putter) to measure one club-length or two club-lengths depending on the situation.

The other alteration comes when dropping the golf ball. At present, you must drop your ball from shoulder height when taking relief, but this will change to knee height from 2019.

Let us know your thoughts by getting in touch below.

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Are you a V or X?

When it comes to golf balls, there are two questions we hear on an almost daily basis, both concerning Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x. So we thought we’d take this opportunity to let you all know the answers...

What’s the difference between V and X?
Both of the Pro V1 balls are designed to provide long and short game performance, but there are subtle differences from tee-to-green.

While both feel soft, the Pro V1 is a little softer and has a penetrating flight that delivers more roll from the tee, whereas the Pro V1x feels firmer and flies higher.

Which one should I play?
If it’s a straight shootout between the Pro V1 and Pro V1x, then you’re going to benefit from distance, control and feel either way.

Both models are used on tour by players such as Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, but it really comes down to your personal feel preference and which characteristics suit your game, which we can discuss during a ball fitting.

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Seen something you like?

We understand the convenience of shopping online, which is why we have our own Click and Collect solution in place.

It houses lots of the latest golfing products to hit the market, including stuff that we don’t stock in-store, all of which you can purchase online and collect from us in-store at your leisure. Click on the button below to explore our range.

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Video of the Week

Improving your short game is a sure-fire way to lowering your handicap, so investing in new wedges that are perfectly suited to your swing is a must. Watch this video as Foremost TV takes a closer look at the new Vokey SM7 wedges that have recently arrived in-store.

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend.

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FK8 2QY

Phone: 01786471490

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