Paul O'Reilly

It is great to have four balls back and a return of some regular groupings last Saturday. We weren’t quite able to bring you competitive golf last week but as of writing we are set-up and ready to start on Saturday with the Tony Allen, a club trophy competition. It is an individual stableford so will ease everyone in nice and gently after the break! Sunday brings us the L Stanley Cup to finish off a weekend of competition!

This is obviously if clearance is given after meetings between the IOM golf union and the minister for sport later in the week. But if the go ahead is given Douglas Golf Club is ready to go! Local rules regarding scorecards and bunkers have been brought into play as well and these details will follow.

The course is looking excellent at the moment! Fast, firm and smooth green great for some scoring now!

Good luck golfing and stay safe and please adhere to social distancing both on the course and as importantly around the clubhouse and pro shop area!

Shop news

We're here for your golfing needs

With lots of you taking this opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and play golf again, we wanted to remind you of our Order and Collect service.

If there's anything you're after, let us know and we'll get it ready for you to collect before you next play.

We're following the government's guidelines and best practices from shops across the country to ensure everyone's safety is prioritised.

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World of golf

It starts with a UK Swing

Since our last newsletter, Rory McIlroy – the number one ranked golfer in the world – has said he “had a hunch” that September’s Ryder Cup will be postponed.

Whilst no decision has been made, the European Tour has confirmed it'll be returning 'behind closed doors' in July. The first event will be the British Masters at Close House; the first of six consecutive tournaments on British soil.

Who knows, maybe by the time the second UK Swing comes around in October – Dunhill Links, Scottish Open and BMW PGA Championship – things may look a little different.

Let us know what you think by sending us a message here.

It's quiz time!

Golf's greatest comebacks

Everyone loves a comeback. Europe's remarkable victory in last year's Solheim Cup immediately springs to mind.

But, as much as we love watching it happen at the time, can you remember the details? Our monthly quiz for June will test your knowledge in this department.

If anything, it's a great excuse to relive some of golf's most memorable moments.

Good luck!

Monthly Quiz - Golf's Greatest Comebacks

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Thoughts for the course

Chipping is a fine art. It requires precision and skill, both of which may need sharpening after a few months away from the golf course. No shame in that! So, here are a couple of points to remember.

Landing Spots

Don’t focus on the hole. Instead, pick out a spot – a patch of grass on the green – to land your ball on. Consider how the slope and speed of the green, the lie of the ball and the club you choose may affect where the ball finishes after landing.

Practise makes perfect

When on the chipping green, place a towel on your landing spot (as seen in the above image) and take aim. As you get the hang of it, you can fold the towel to give yourself a smaller, more challenging target to work with.

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Right tools for the job

Carrying on from our story above, one of the great things about chipping is that there are so many different ways you can play a shot. From high-lofted flop shots to simple bump-and-runs, the choice is yours!

The choice is yours

Vokey SM8 wedges

Whichever shot you choose, you’ll need wedges in your bag that help you execute it.

That’s where the versatile Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges come into play. With six different grind options and a vast array of loft & bounce combinations, Titleist’s Vokey SM8 wedges cover all your short-game needs. They're also available in three stunning finishes, which you can see above.

If you're considering new wedges this year, let us help find you the perfect set-up to compliment your game. Give us a call on 01624 661558 or send us a message.

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Video of the Week

The quiz above is all about golf's greatest comebacks, whilst this video from the European Tour showcases some of the most remarkable great escapes so far this season. Definitely worth a watch. Enjoy!

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