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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our action packed e-newsletter giving you all the latest news from Llanwern Golf Club, South Wales' friendliest golf club.

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Pro's news

My Spanish getaway

Some of you already know that I went to Spain last week on a whirlwind trip to Gerona. Some of you may even have witnessed me getting some practice in last week, but you know how it is, you never lose it, well not completely!

I was lucky enough, along with 11 other PGA Golf Pros from across the country to be taken out by ‘Your Golf Travel’ to do a review of the facilities and courses and see whether or not it would be a suitable destination for a member’s golf trip.

Wow what can I say, it certainly didn’t disappoint. It was an incredible 36 hole resort with a beautiful modern hotel accompanied by even better golf courses. The Stadium course is rated the number one course in Spain and after playing it I can see why. It was in incredible condition for the time of year with some of the best surfaces I have ever putted on. We also played the Tour course which though not quite as impressive as the Stadium course, it was still a fantastic course and one of the better courses I have played on in a while.

I have been lucky enough over the years to visit some incredible golf courses and resorts across the world and I have to say the practice facilities here match up with the very best of them. If the practice facilities make me want to practice, you know they must be good!

Click below to see a short video I filmed of one of the many short game practice areas.

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Passing on our expertise

As part of our offering at Steve Truman Golf, myself and Scottie will soon be organising coaching trips and hosted trips for members and customers across Europe.

If you are interested in going away on a golf trip and would like some advice or are interested in coming with us on a coaching trip we would love to hear from you. Get in touch and we will contact you to discuss further.

After the winter we have just had who wouldn’t want to play some golf on amazing courses with the sun on your back. We look forward to hopefully going away with you soon!

Club news

Upcoming Events

Two great events not to be missed on Saturday 19th May 2018 in the morning it’s the Royal Wedding and in the evening it’s the “Captains First Dance” featuring top duo Debbie-Ann & The Doctor.

Prince Harry and Megan Markel are unable to attend due to a prior engagement though, we very much hope you will all come and support both Captains Colin & Marion and Pat & Alan on their first Social Event which promises to be an enjoyable evening.

The tickets for this event are priced at £25.00 each inclusive of a two course meal and are available behind the Bar or from the Main Office.

The Dress code will be Jacket & Tie/Smart Casual.

Club Championship/Derek Pugh FootJoy deal

We have a great deal/challenge for you here on Club Championship weekend 12th & 13th May.

It is a simple challenge. Purchase any FootJoy glove on either day of the Derek Pugh, beat your handicap and receive the same glove… FREE OF CHARGE!

Junior and Family Open Day

On Friday 11th May 5pm - 7pm myself, Scot, Julian and Jnr Organiser Paul White are hosting a Junior & Family Open evening at the Club. It will be a relaxed, informal affair where we are inviting interested juniors, families and anybody that is interested in golf to come and meet the team and to take a look at our top class facilities. You can check out our stunning 18 hole course along with our pitching, chipping and putting areas plus a tour of our state of the art Golf Theatre! (We will also be having a blow up golf net so parents and juniors can have a go at golf and get some free tips from our PGA Professionals!)

With all the success of our juniors over the past year this is a great opportunity to tell friends and family members and come and be part of a great, successful friendly club! Refreshments and snacks will also be provided, if you would like more info please give us a call on 01633 413142.

Special membership offers will also be available on the night. Please could you help spread the word about this event and help make it a success.

Jack Challenge Tour Debut

Jack will be making his European Challenge Tour Debut this Thursday at Izki Golf Club in the Challenge De Espana, we wish you all the best young Jack!

We will be posting his tournament progress on our twitter and Facebook feeds with live updates of scoring.

Shop news

PuttOUT

A huge success within the shop this week is the arrival of the PuttOUT Training Aids. The PuttOUT is designed to return good putts and reject bad ones.

Did you know 40% of all shots on the course are made with the putter.

By reducing your number of putts per round you will dramatically improve your score!

The PuttOUT training aid is ONLY £19.99, but you have to be quick because these beauties are selling out fast!

Did You Know?

Did you know May is national walking month!! Playing 18 holes of golf equates to:

Walking 4-5 miles (depending how bad you are!)
Over 10,000 steps
Burning at least 900 calories

Not to mention the benefits of fresh air, relaxation and surrounding yourself with friends and family… Get involved, Play More Golf!

It's a shoo-in

Many of you ask for our advice when buying something new in-store, so we thought we’d showcase our top shoes for 2018 in this week’s newsletter. Drumroll, please…

Under Armour Spieth 2

Follow in the footsteps of Jordan Spieth and try this Under Armour Spieth 2. We’re big fans of its unique two-tone look and 100% Gore-Tex waterproof uppers, plus we love the Rotational Resistance spikes that provide reliable traction in every direction.

Under Armour Match Play

If you prioritise comfort, we think this Under Armour Match Play shoe should be on your list to try. It’s made with a Clarino microfibre material that’s lighter and more durable than leather, while its carbon fibre heel counter enhances the support you receive.

Under Armour Sunbrella

If you’d like to add off-course versatility to your shoe options so you can go straight from work to the course, this Under Armour Performance SL Sunbrella is a popular option. Its casually styled upper repels water, plus it has a lightweight spikeless outsole.

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It's 14 clubs for a reason

This week marks the start of a series of articles where we focus on making sure that you are getting the very most out of the clubs in your bag. A key way to do this is to look at your set as one, rather than breaking it down into woods, irons and wedges.

What does your set look like?
As you know, we’re big advocates of custom fitting for golfers of all standards. Many of you have taken advantage of this and are now hitting the ball further and straighter than you ever have before.

While this is fantastic, if you’re hitting your woods further you may have been left with a fiddly gap to your longest iron; likewise, if your new irons are a club longer then you will inevitably have a gap after your PW.

Look at your clubs as a whole
It’s only by looking at your set as a whole that you’ll be able to spot and react to any gaps, meaning you’ll have a club for every shot you could face on the course.

If you’re a fan of Callaway like us, you’ll know they offer a great range of clubs to ensure you’re never stuck for options. Their Rogue driver and fairway wood offer powerful and forgiving flights, while its Rogue X hybrid comes in 18 degrees to 32 degrees so we can perfectly gap your long game.

Where are your gaps?
Callaway also offers 12 different iron models for you to try and their Mack Daddy 4 wedge comes in nine lofts between 46-64° so we can create the best set-up possible during a fitting or gapping session.

The myth that custom fitting is only for better golfers couldn't be further from the truth. Whilst the very best are looking for that extra 1%, a custom fitting for the average club golfer regularly produces results that even surprise us! Make 2018 your best golfing year yet by getting in touch via the button below.

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New: Garmin Z80 laser

Garmin has been one of the best-selling GPS brands in the golfing market for several years now, and their newest product looks set to continue that trend.

The Approach Z80 is Garmin's first ever laser. Not only does it provide accurate distances to your target, but the Z80 also shows distances to the front and back of the green as well as hazards thanks to its GPS capabilities. A laser like no other.

watch our video >

Video of the Week

Have you ever seen an 80-year-old grandpa boom a drive 400 yards? Well, you have now…

We hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a great weekend. Steve and the shop team.

Llanwern Golf Club
Tennyson Avenue
Llanwern
Newport
NP18 2DW

Phone: 01633 413142

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