Peter Evans

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail, we compare today's drivers to the big sticks of yesteryear, look at how layering has become so important out on the course and cast our eye over one of the changes to the Rules of Golf which come into effect in 2019.

Enjoy the read.

Tour news

Hatton crumbles

It was back to the daily grind for Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes, with Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood both in action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Hatton led in the final round by four strokes heading into the back nine, but a remarkable collapse involving four bogies saw him card a level par 72, allowing Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregarrd to steal victory at St Andrews. Fleetwood shared second with Hatton as a final day 69 left him on 14 under, one stroke behind Bjerregarrd. This week the tour heads to Walton Heath with Justin Rose playing host at the British Masters.

What a relief

As 2019 comes ever closer, so too do the new Rules of Golf which are to be implemented on 1st January 2019. The changes being made are intended to modernise the game, one of which is the dropping procedure. Drops will no longer have to be made from shoulder height – instead, golfers will be able to drop from knee height when taking relief to simplify the dropping process and speed up play.

View all rules changes here.

Shop news

Do you need new spikes?

Winter brings with it rain, which makes the ground beneath your feet softer and more slippery. If your spikes are worn or even missing, keeping a stable base during your swing will be much harder and you'll be more prone to slipping. To avoid destructive shots like these, come in-store and take advantage of our Shoe MOT promotion, where you can get new spikes fitted for half price!

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The good old days

Sometimes it's nice to reminisce about the good times. When it comes to golf, the days of persimmon woods, small clubheads and hitting balls which were hard as a rock are long gone - but it can help to take a trip down memory lane to remind us of just how much technology has developed, particularly in the case of drivers.

Time tunnel

Take PING for example; you might have been lucky enough to own its revolutionary G5 driver way back in 2006. The G5 was made from titanium, featured internal weighting distribution and who can forget the iconic half-moon alignment aid? It's definitely a collector's item, and is sure to be remembered with fondness.

Fast-forward to the present day, and PING has released its most technologically advanced driver to date in the form of G400. The streamlined shape results in 15% extra clubhead speed and ball velocity - meaning you'll have added distance along with more stability. Not only that, but PING has developed four different G400 models so you're guaranteed to find a driver that's suited to your game.

So, whilst it is nice to think about the drivers of yesteryear, it's probably time to get up to speed with the latest models such as the G400. Who knows? Maybe in another 10 years time, you'll be looking back on the G400 with as much fondness as the G5!

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How times have changed...

Remember when you used to get ready for a round of golf during winter - you'd put on your vest, followed by a turtleneck, followed by a polo, then a jumper, before finally putting on your jacket. Not only was it a complete pain in terms of trying to stay warm without overheating, but it also made swinging the club near impossible - not a great combination if you wanted to enjoy your 18 holes.

Luckily, we've come a long way since then and we're now able to wear golf-specific garments which are not only comfortable, but also designed to keep your movement as natural as possible. So, instead of donning 5 or 6 layers during your round of golf, all you'll need is three.

Over your Galvin Green polo, we'd recommend wearing a pullover like the Dwayne Tour. Its fabric has in-built air chambers which get warmed up by body heat, giving you thermal comfort throughout your round. It's also lightweight so works perfectly under a jacket, like this Angelo option.

The Angelo jacket is perfect for those cold wintery days, and is completely waterproof for maximum protection. With a range of colourways to choose from, this jacket from Galvin Green is perfect to round off your golfing outfit when the weather gets tough.

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Video of the Week

Having already received plaudits from the likes of Keegan Bradley, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell, the RTX 4 wedge from Cleveland is brimming with the potential to boost your game.

Thank you for reading and have a great weekend.

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