Steve Truman Golf

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter, where we keep you up to date on everything you need to know going on here at Llanwern GC.

This week we congratulate Scot passing his final year PGA exams, give you another reminder for Pro's Day on Saturday 20th July, recap on Mike Mahoney's amazing 101 hole challenge, drop into the shop to see the latest offerings from in-store and much, much more.

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Pro's news

Proud, Proud, Proud... is an understatement

What can I say other than how proud of I am of my main man Scottie. If you haven’t already heard Scot Passed his final Year PGA Exams last week and I couldn’t be more proud of him. I know more than anybody the hard work Scot has put in over the years and I have shared the highs and the lows with him every step of the way.

For those of you that don’t know, I met Scot when I set up a sixth form golf academy in 2005 in The Old Hartridge High School and he was one of the pupils. I have watched him grow from a cheeky young lad with an occasional hook to the great man he has become today.

Scot, I cannot tell you how happy I am for you and how much you are appreciated not only by myself but by the golf club as a whole. Myself and Sarah can’t wait to take you and Ellie out to dinner to celebrate and get you drunk!

Pros Day – Sat 20th – Book your team now on BRS

It’s getting closer and we are slowly starting to get things in place behind the scenes! As in previous years, we have always had a theme and this year is no different. If you missed last week’s news this year is an Irish theme to coincide with the Open Championship being played on the same weekend at Royal Portrush in Ireland. Fancy dress is optional but is encouraged. The wackier the better and there will be a prize for the best-dressed team!

It is teams of four and is only £7.50 per member. Guests and visitors are also really encouraged to play. It is a great showpiece to show new faces what a great club Llanwern is. Guests are only £15 each. (Visitors must have a handicap if prizes are won).

We really hope you join us on this fun, family, club day. If the weather is good this year Craig and his awesome catering team will be doing a late afternoon/ early evening barbeque which you can enjoy while listening to some great tunes (well I think they are great!!) If the weather is poor there will be a curry buffet. (Price will be £7.50 and Craig assures me there will be plenty!)

Club news

Mike Mahoneys Epic 101 Hole Challenge

As some of you may already know Club Captain Mike Mahoney successfully completed his epic 101 holes in a day challenge a week last Sunday. I have to say how impressed I am with this achievement (especially at his age! Only kidding Mike!). It really is a brilliant thing to do and for such a worthwhile cause. Mike has reached his target in raising £1500 for St Davids Hospice.

Mike is pictured here with Dave Rees the founder of the Dalmation bike ride who caddied for Mike in his fourth round. Mike also had the amazing support of the members throughout the day from people playing with him to just offering words of encouragement.

Well done again Mike from everybody at the club.

Ty Hafan Club Charity Day

Last Saturday saw our annual Ty Hafan Charity Day being played in glorious sunshine.

I would like to thank everybody that played and supported such a brilliant charity. So far the total raised is almost £2500.

The winners on the day were Steve and Chris Rowberry along with Juniors George White and Luke Bearcroft, sponsored by Jeff Williams Carpets.

Volunteers doing a great job

You know you are lucky to work at such a great club when you have so many members willing to volunteer their time to improve the clubhouse and course all the time. These past few weeks’ lots of volunteers have been working on several projects around the place.

Notably, the benches on the patio have had a major facelift and areas on the course have now sprung to life with all manner of wildflowers which look absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work everybody, your time and efforts really are appreciated by everybody.

Timo’s Memorial Bench

I’m sure you all agree that the memorial bench for long time Llanwern friend Timo Murray looks absolutely fantastic outside the shop.

Thank you to everybody that helped with this lovely feature.

Lads on Tour…

24 Llanwern members went on the annual Orb Society Tour, renamed the ‘Swansea LP Tour’, in memory of Lee Peterson who we sadly lost this year. Three rounds of golf were fiercely contested over Swansea Bay, Fairwood and Cottrell Park golf clubs and the two recovery nights spent in the bars of Wind Street which were quite lively too.

Pictured are Kirk Freeman, the LP Tour Champion who had an aggregate score of 112 points. There is also a group tour photo for those that survived and a snap of one tour member who unfortunately struggled beyond belief!

Shop news

Open Sweepstake

The Pro Shop Open Sweepstake is now OPEN!

Why not have a flutter and pick your 3 favourites who you think will do well at Royal Portrush. 1 line £3, 2 lines £5 and 5 lines £10. All monies are paid back out onto your pro shop accounts.

Come in and have a flutter…

Putting things right

Sometimes, it's the most obvious things that get overlooked. When it comes to golf, the club most used in a round is a putter so surely it's the part of the game that deserves most attention?

We know this isn't a reality for many, but a combination of working hard on your stroke and having a putter that is suited to your stroke type will certainly improve your chances on the greens - two things that this promotion is all about.

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PXG Demo Day – Thursday 11th July

We only have one slot remaining for our first ever PXG Demo Day next Thursday. These really are premium clubs so if you would like to experience a Tour Professional fitting call us on 01633 413142 to secure the last spot.

Competition news

Captain's Day Stableford

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Miller's Trophy

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Woolley Salver

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Reading between the lines

One of the hardest things in golf is green reading; it is also something that the majority of golfers never learn how to do properly. So, without giving away all the secrets, here are some handy tips to help keep you on track and hole more putts.

High and low

Prior to reaching the green, take note of the high and low points of the surface and where your ball lies in respect to these. This will help you to build a general picture before reaching your ball.

360 picture

If you’re struggling to read which way your putt breaks from behind the ball, try walking around to the other side of the hole as this can often highlight any breaks you may have missed or reaffirm your original read.

Utilise our expertise

To really master the art of putting, book a coaching session with us and benefit from our years of experience as PGA professionals. Here we will teach you the in-depth steps to improving your green reading skills.

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Are you focusing on the wrong thing?

As soon as the ball has left the putter face, we know whether it’s going to be good or not. It’s like a sixth sense, right? But what constitutes a good putt? Many golfers let the final outcome decide this – i.e. whether the ball ends up in the hole or not – but that is arguably well out of our control. So, perhaps it's time to refocus on what we can control?

There are only two things we can really control when it comes to putting. The first is starting the ball on the correct line. Take Tiger Woods for example; the 15-time major winner focuses on a blade of grass he wants the ball to roll over immediately in front of him, which brings the intended target much closer to impact.

The second is getting the ball rolling correctly, which means imparting top spin as quickly as possible after impact rather than having it jumping and skidding in the air.

One way to control our putting is by utilising the technology in Lynx's fantastic Prowler putters.

Curved Face Technology helps reduce backspin at impact, enabling a purer roll for more control and confidence of keeping the ball on line. Add in unique face grooves and adjustable weights, and the Prowler putter is one you should definitely be trying in 2019.

This is by no means the only putter available within Lynx's line-up, so click on the link below to view the entire range.

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Shop online | Collect in-store

We understand the convenience of shopping online from the comfort of your own home. We also appreciate that we can't stock every single product in-store due to limited space.

The answer to both of these is our fantastic Click & Collect service, which allows you to browse a huge range of products online and order to pick up from our shop the next time you're down the club. Have you given it a try?

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Video of the Week

In the final video of this three-part series, world class putting instructor Phil Kenyon talks us through how to improve our focus on the greens. Could the secret really be this simple?

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

Llanwern Golf Club
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Llanwern
Newport
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Phone: 01633 413142

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