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Welcome to this week's newsletter keeping you up-to-date with all the latest goings-on at the Club. Enjoy.

 
Club news

Goodbye to Dave – or is it?

Dave Sanders officially finishes as Club Manager of RVGC today, and makes way for Alan Booth who takes over next week.

I can tell you that Dave is the longest serving of any golf club manager/secretary that I have ever worked alongside which is a great credit to his service to the club – so many thanks are owed to Dave for all of his efforts and there has been a lot over the past few years. Well done Dave.

I would like to wish Alan Booth well for his new role as Club Manager and I look forward to working with you Alan.

Dave Saunders
 

Good weather equals busy golf course...

Please be reminded to use the BRS booking system and if you want buggies I recommend you book in advance – we only have 4 buggies and when the weather is hot they all go out. The forecast is for hot weather this weekend, something like we had last year, so stay hydrated on the golf course.

 
Pro's news

Staff changes...
There have been so many changes in the staff at the club recently. Of course I employed Abbie, so her departure affects me the most.

It will take a while to get used to daily life without Abbie whose last day was yesterday, so thank you to all those who liked our picture and commented on our Facebook (Andrew Myers Golf) post.

Take a look here.

And thank you to the people who turned up at 6.00 to share a drink and say bye.

Abbie will be back at the club soon no doubt, I know the place means far too much to her not to.

Abbie

Thankfully, I have managed to recruit two young ladies to start working a few hours in The Pro Shop part-time, Saskia and Holly. I haven’t got any pictures to show you yet but you will soon meet them.

They seem like very capable young ladies so hopefully they will enjoy life here at The Vale. There are a few things to get used to so your patience with them shall be much appreciated.

 
Assistant's news

Final assistant’s news – word from Abbie

This was my last week as assistant professional at Reddish Vale GC, as it is time to move on to new challenges.

I started my time in the pro shop on work experience from high school and remember being petrified of answering phones and serving customers. 10 years later, I am now nearly qualified as a PGA Professional.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working in The Pro Shop and thanks to all the members, staff and guests for making my time pass so quickly and be so memorable.

Reddish Vale has, and always will be more than a work place to me, and I have made many friends for life at Reddish Vale.

Helping to develop the junior section is probably my proudest achievement. Watching the young golfers mature and grow in confidence over the last 3 seasons has been really inspiring. Sincere thanks to Grandma (Sheila) who assisted me on Sundays with their coaching. I know the Pro will continue to progress the section and I wish the juniors well in their upcoming matches.

My biggest thanks go to The Pro, Andrew, who has given me so many opportunities and support on and off the golf course to develop my career. He is one of the hardest working people I have ever come across and he does a great job for Reddish Vale and I know he will continue to do so in the future.

I have met my replacements, Holly and Saskia, who will be assisting The Pro in the shop, and both seem really nice, and have many skills that will bring benefits to the club. I wish them both all the best for their new positions.

I wish all at Reddish Vale well, urge you to support this great club and most of all, enjoy your golf!

If you don’t – book a lesson!

 
Shop news

Time to stock up...

For those who don’t book regular golf lessons we have just stocked up with a fresh load of lake balls and as you can see they are looking pretty colourful.

And if you are just after boring white ones the premium Pro V1s and TM TP5 lake balls have been replenished too!

Lake balls
 

The countdown is now on...

We're into the final week of this promotion, meaning you don't have long left to benefit from a FREE custom fitting and a FREE aftersales lesson with selected equipment purchases in-store.

Why take us up on this offer?

Well, quite simply, we want you to enjoy better golf this year! We talk a lot about the importance of having clubs that are suited to your game and this is your chance to experience this first-hand.

Don't delay it any longer.

Complete Equipment Solution
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Competition results

Invitation Day

1st – Kane McCumesky & Louis McCumesky (Cheadle) – 44 points
2nd – Mike Oates & Joel Atkinson (Marple) – 43 points
3rd – Don Roberts & Darren Bradbury (Heaton Moor) – 42 points (CPO)

The Invitation Day was a great success with 90 people taking part, plus a few member/member pairings who played for an additional prize as follows.

Member/Member:

1st – Andy Cummings & Robert Little – 43 points

Two’s = 2 sleeves of Titleist Tour Soft (Please collect from The Pro Shop)

Pete Simister, Paul Wheelton and Ryan Swift you haven’t collected yours yet!

 

Pro’s Stableford

1st – Ian Pearson – 43 points
2nd – The Captain – 38 points
3rd – Robert Little – 37 points (CPO)
4th – Graham Lees – 37 points

Two’s = £8.66 each.

Click here to see the full results.

Wednesday Section Medal

Div 1 Winner – Steve Smith – 75-5=70 (CPO)
Div 2 Winner – Mark Watkins – 80-1-=70
Div 3 Winner – Chris Roberts – 93-17=76

Two’s = £17.60 each.

 
 
 
 
All or nothing

Playing a par-3 over water is as much a mental test as anything else. After all, if it was just light rough between you and the green, would you still hit panic mode? Of course not, so what can you do to keep the nerves at bay and ensure your ball sails safely over the drink?

Par 3 over water
Stay calm and don't panic!

The biggest obstacle to overcome when playing over water is not actually the H2O, but rather your own mental barrier. Here's our advice:

  1. Focus on a point behind the green that is in line with the flag. This can be a tree, branch, it could even be a leaf – anything just so long as it pulls your eye-line away from the wet stuff and closer to the pin
  2. Stay relaxed. You have hit the ball a million times before so there is no need to panic now
  3. Stick to your pre-shot routine. This is the best way to stay in the moment and make your next shot seem like any other

These tips will have you relishing those watery par-3s but if you find yourself still struggling with some of the tougher shots in golf, then speak to a member of the team about a lesson so we can iron out any kinks in your game.

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Lost your groove?

Much like the tyres on your car, there comes a time when the grooves on your wedges have worn away so much that they need replacing. This process occurs slowly over time and is something that you might not notice at first glance, but when the wear becomes apparent it can have serious consequences on your game.

Get your groove back
Fresh vs worn grooves

It might seem a little extreme, but the graphic above illustrates the impact worn grooves can have on shots into greens - a lower ball flight that rolls out farther compared to a wedge with fresh grooves. 

Yes, you might be able to adapt by pitching the ball shorter and letting it roll out, but when you don't have much green to work with or are playing a delicate shot worn grooves will be of no use.

Vokey SM7 wedges

What do we suggest?

If dirt, grit and water have visibly harmed your wedge face, it’s time to get your groove back with a new wedge set-up.

One model that we'd certainly recommend trying is Vokey's SM7 wedge. These feature a unique face texture that produce more consistent groove edges for maximum spin and control around the greens.

Vokey wedges are trusted by some of the world's best golfers, including Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, so you can guarantee they'll add performance to your game.

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Gear Focus
ProQuip
Spotlight: ProQuip's quilted garments

Quilted tops are very fashionable at the moment and this one from ProQuip is designed especially for golf, with stretch fabrics and hidden inner pockets for your scorecard.

Available in both a gilet and full-sleeve options, as well as a choice between blue or grey, the Pro-Flex EVO quilted windproof is the perfect layering piece to have in your bag during the summer months.

ProQuip Quilted
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FootJoy Summer Collection 2019
PING Summer Collection 2019
 
 

Video of the Week

In the second of this three-part series, putting instructor Phil Kenyon explains how to read greens using more than just your eyes. Have you ever tried this?

 
 
 
I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. As always, if you have anything that you'd like to contribute please speak to one of the pro shop team. I'll see you at the club over the coming days.
 
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