news SPRING 2010
News, views & information from the golfing world
G N I T I S VI AR
W I N €25 GRE ! AT
GIFT VOU GOLF See our CHER Quiz
C A J O M , JAVEA R A M E D S A T E U Q & RO p.15
! G N I R P S S I H T
After our first HOTEL Sale in Denia we move on to our ‘old faithful’; customers in Mojacar, scene of our first Hotel Sale a few years ago, and the immensely successful 2009 venue. As always, it was a pleasure to return to such a friendly and welcoming hotel and that particular weekend must have witnessed the best weather we have had this year! It was great to see some old faces and likewise last year’s team was fully present and this shows our commitment to continuing our Hotel Sales. Our ranges of apparel always go down well with 50% OFF ALL Adidas, Ashworth, Cutter & Buck, NIKE, Green Lamb, etc etc. There’s always something for everyone. We do take pride in our clothing ranges and it’s due to Dawn´s personal ‘eye for a bargain’ that we always have the top brands at fantastic prices. Having recently invested in a large shipment of Hi Tec shoes we were able to also offer these at 50% and with prices starting from only €40 we were astonished with the amount of pairs we sold. As someone said to me personally, ´´at 63 my feet are not going to grow anymore but at these prices it would be silly not to buy a few pairs for when I do need them´´. We will always be carrying these in ladies and men’s at our Hotel Sales this year. This time of year is always exciting in the Superstore with all the new models being released. Taylor Made continue their fantastic ‘BURNER’ range with new 2010
men’s and ladies Superfast Driver, Fairway & Hybrid, as well as High Launch irons available from April onwards. NIKE have really impressed us this year with the ever popular SQ2 Driver, which this year we are able to sell at €299 LESS 10% which is an exceptional price for such an amazingly easy to use Driver, and their Slingshot Combo sets are really good too. Cobra have surpassed themselves with the Cobra S2 range of Drivers and Fairways, with the Drivers starting at €249 LESS 10% they are looking to really take the market by storm. Cleveland continue to make golf easier with their third generation Hi Bore, the HB3, which hits the store early April and with a few pre-orders already, we know that for the third year running, the easiest club in the world to hit will again be our No.1 best seller. With more information in this Newsletter, on new products, golf course reviews and teaching articles, we hope our quarterly will continue to grow in the future. If you have any suggestions for articles or features you’d like to see, please email me - karl@greatgolfco.com Karl D J Ormerod, Sales Director
What’s inside...
Which ball is right for you? See our review p.2
Play like a Pro Get out of that bunker. Find out how, see p.5
New Las Colinas course, Campoamor Full details, turn to p.10
www.greatgolfco.com 968 57 54 19 Calle Lagunas de Ruidera 35 Parcel 14 M23 BALSICAS 30591 Murcia España
SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST Here at The Great Golf Company, we understand that purchasing golf equipment, of any sort, in Spain is very difficult and very expensive. The choice is often limited, and correct advice can be very hard to come by. Having built up many professional contacts throughout the golf industry we offer our clients ALL the ranges of golf equipment and apparel at UK golf shop prices and NOT overinflated European prices. Our 1000m² golf Superstore in Balsicas, Murcia has a fantastic stock range, as well as a four bay driving range and putting green to enable our clients more opportunity to ‘demo’ the products. By sourcing equipment and apparel from various locations at the right prices, we are able to offer the best possible range at the best possible prices. This means our clients do not have to purchase over the internet from overseas stores or on visits to the UK, and can try everything in-store to ensure it suits them. For those clients purchasing over the internet we offer free telephone advice from our highly trained staff, including professionals and qualified club assemblers and custom fitters.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FREE MAINLAND DELIVERY AIR CONDITIONED
S L L A B WHAT A LOAD OF
Be glad you play golf in the 21st Century as golf balls have evolved beyond recognition since their introduction and have come a long way to make the game a bit easier. A bit of history...
“What ball should I use?”
The first balls specifically made for golf were actually fashioned from wood. But in 1618 the feather golf ball or ‘Featherie’ was introduced. This was a handcrafted ball made with goose feathers tightly packed into a horse or cow hide sphere. Due to its superior flight characteristics, the featherie remained the standard ball for more than two centuries.
A question we regularly get asked in the shop so, below, I have tried to give you an idea of the types of ball to help you select the best ball for you...
In 1848, the Rev. Dr Robert Adams Paterson invented the gutta-percha ball (or guttie). The guttie was created from dried sap of a Sapodilla Tree. Accidentally, it was discovered that defects in the sphere from knicks and scrapes of normal use, could provide a ball with a truer flight than a pure sphere. Thus, makers started creating intentional defects in the surface by hammering the ball to give it an evenly dimpled shape which would cause the ball to have a more consistent ball flight. In 1898, Coburn Haskell introduced the one-piece rubber cored ball which was universally adopted by 1901 after it proved so effective in the British and US Opens. These balls gave the average golfer an extra 20yds from the tee. They were constructed from a solid rubber core wrapped in rubber thread encased in a gutta percha sphere. It was only in 1972, when Spalding introduced the first two piece ball, the Executive, was the basic Haskell design improved upon. At this time there was no standard size for golf balls and although Americans tended to use a larger sized ball, the smaller ball which was popular in the British Isles flew a lot better into the wind. In 1921, the R&A and USGA standardised the size and weight of the ball. The weight of any ball cannot be greater than 1.620 ounces and the diameter of the ball must not be less than 1.680”. When a golf ball is hit, the impact, which lasts less than a millisecond, determines the ball’s velocity, launch angle and spin rate, all of which influence its trajectory (and its behaviour when it hits the ground). The current R&A and USGA rules state that the maximum velocity of the ball can be no greater than 250ft per second. Today there is a rich variety of golf balls to suit every individual game. Some offer better control, some offer greater distance and then there is a full range of balls along the scale between these two elements.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Beginners
If you have only started golf, or are prone to losing the odd ball or four, what you want to look for is a two piece ball the characteristics being low compression and side spin reduction which suit the lower swing speeds of beginners and average golfers quite well. This type of ball is normally less expensive but gives maximum distance. The ball normally has a hard wearing outer cover made from surlyn which can withstand more ‘ribbed’ shots without too much damage to the ball. A few examples of the balls we hold in stock which would be suitable for you would be the Tayormade Burner, Nike Distance and Titleist NXT Extreme.
Mid Handicappers
For those of you who still want distance but need more ‘feel’ and control around the greens, you would benefit more from a three piece ball. These balls also have a hard wearing outer cover, similar to the two piece ball, but have an additional elastic layer to allow for greater control and spin. Examples of the balls that would be suitable for you would be Titleist PTS Roll, Titleist PTS Carry or Srixon AD333.
Ladies
Ryan Boal Golf Professional
The latest development in the golf ball market is the new Taylormade Penta TP ball, which is a 5 layered ball. The Penta TP should be available in our shops from 1st April, however as this ball has been selling so well, there is currently no stock available in Europe yet!” Please see our separate article on page 15 for more details about this new ball.
As ladies generally have a slower swing speed than men, golf ball companies have designed balls specifically to suit lady golfers. These are normally two piece balls with a softer compression core, but hard outer cover to generate both power and distance. What these balls lack, however is the control that is available from the three piece balls suitable for mid handicappers. Examples of the ladies balls we currently stock are Callaway Pearl, Pinnacle Lady and Srixon Lady.
Single Figure Handicappers & Pros These players will undoubtedly be looking for maximum control around the greens as their natural swing speeds will ensure the distance. These players will be looking for balls with 4 pieces or more. Due to higher level of technology involved, these are the most expensive balls available. Unlike the other balls, the outer cover of these balls is softer and made from elastomer and includes two layers of elastic surrounding the central core. Examples of this type of ball is Titleist PROv1, Titleist PROv1x, Callaway IX, Nike One Black and Taylormade TP.
Contributors: Catherine Corry, Ryan Boal, Louis Harrington, Karl Ormerod Great Golf Company, Calle Lagunas de Ruidera 35, Parcel 14 M23 Balsicas, 30591, Murcia, Espana Tel: 968 575 419 Fax: 968 574 607 www.greatgolfco.com Advertising Contact: Catherine Corry M: 620304589 E: catherine@greatgolfco.co.uk Design: www.stonecreative.co.uk
For further advice or to purchase your golf balls, contact us at The Great Golf Company on 968 575 419 or visit www.greatgolfco.com
All data contained in advertisements is accepted by us in good faith at the time of going to press. Reproduction of editorial is strictly prohibited without prior permission from the Great Golf Company. All rights reserved copyright © 2010.
KATIE REILLY’S GOLF SOCIETY
VEGA BAJA PREMIER GOLF LEAGUE CHAMPIONS The picture, courtesy of Canal Print Rioja SL and Possessive Media, shows the main eight winning team members, from left to right Paul Rooney, Rob Neill, Damien Corvan, Ryan Boal, Jim Hough, Nigel Hubert, Peter Deaves (Captain), and Gavin Riddall.
After seven long hard years of trying to achieve their ultimate goal, Katie Reilly´s Golf Society celebrated their first ever Vega Baja Premier Golf League winning in fine style with three 4-0 whitewashes and remaining undefeated throughout the entire season. The overall pairs match scores of 16 wins, 13 defeats and 1 tie, plus 15 bonus points, seems convincing enough, but the teams were challenged and every match was well fought right to the end. The penultimate match, against La Manga South at La Finca in February, was a case in point as at one stage around the turn Katie´s team were behind in all four matches only gaining the lead on the back nine or towards the end of the round, finally winning each for their 4-0 scoreline. The La Manga South team scored an impressive overall total of 246 stableford points which would have beaten any of the other teams in the League that day. While the latter matches proved a tad more difficult and as a result produced lower scores, the first two rounds, at La Serena and La Manga, saw more conducive conditions and so had some very high scoring individual rounds. Peter Deaves managed 36 in the first round, with Jim Hough carding 35, and three others, Gavin Riddall, Paul Rooney and Ryan Boal all on 34. At La Manga in the second event, Rob Neill and Ryan Boal, both came out on top with
36 points apiece, but were ably supported by Gavin Riddall (35) and Jim Hough (34). Whilst the team had the full support of the entire membership of Katie Reilly´s Golf Society and, of course, all patrons of Katie Reilly´s Irish Bar in cc Rioja, Villamartin, only nine players were required in the whole season and one of those was a last minute replacement in the final match, (substitute Adrian Hubert having the misfortune of being paired with his brother Nigel) meaning that the majority of the competition was played by just eight men, and indeed the first three matches had exactly the same four pairings, a quite remarkable achievement. POSTSCRIPT When it came to the winning team photo, all eight main team members had been given instructions to turn up in regulation attire: white Katie Reilly polo shirts with black pin stripe, and black slacks. Regrettably the rigours of Christmas had taken their toll on bar owner Jim Hough who split his slacks on the morning, and without a suitable pair of replacements appeared in fawn trousers instead. With the computer wizardry at our disposal we were able to air brush the colour of his slacks, unfortunately we were unable to do anything about the extra inches – miracles really do take a little longer to perform! Graeme Clark
WHAT’S NEW
SUPER TRI DRIVER
Taylormade are introducing the new R9 SuperTri driver, which combines Flight Control Technology (FCT) and Movable Weight Technology™ (MWT®) with three movable weights in a 460cc head, marking the ultimate unification of TaylorMade’s major driver technologies with maximum size to deliver massive distance and forgiveness. The previous R9 460 driver had only FCT technology and the R9 driver had both FCT and MWT but only in a 420cc head. This new driver has combined the best of both previous models. The R9 SuperTri was made possible by two crucial developments by TaylorMade engineers that saved enough weight to allow FCT and MWT to coexist in a 460cc head. The first is better, more widespread use of TaylorMade’s Ultra-Thin Wall technology throughout the clubhead. The second is a new, lighter FCT sleeve that does everything the former one did while weighing 3gms less. The benefit of incorporating FCT and MWT into a 460cc head is enormous. The larger head is more forgiving, and its centre of gravity is 2mm further back in the head than the R9 driver, making it easier to launch the ball higher and with more spin, helping players gain more distance. At the same time, the inclusion of MWT with three weights promotes a side-to-side trajectory change of up to 75 yards. Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) is also a crucial piece of the R9 SuperTri’s makeup. Though it’s milled onto the back of the clubface where it’s out of sight, ICT plays a critical role by dramatically increasing the area of the clubface that delivers fast ball speed, promoting more distance on off-centre hits. Visually, the R9 SuperTri clubhead is a killer, thanks to its new shape and its black-on-black colour scheme, including a black PVD clubface last seen in the r7 SuperQuad.
The R9 SuperTri is equipped with a Fujikura Motore 60-gram shaft, which is five grams lighter than the Motore 65 used in the R9 driver. In addition to being lighter, the Motore 60 makes it more playable and launches the ball higher with more spin, which helps many players achieve longer carry for increased distance. The R9 SuperTri and is the most advanced, highest-performing driver TaylorMade has ever developed. The distance producing power and shot straightening abilities created by the combined clubhead size, clubhead design, performance technologies and shaft specifications makes this a Driver that no golfer should be without. This new Driver is already available in our shops, competitively priced at only €379.
Don’t forget to take out one of our loyalty cards, to get 10% discount off the above price.
WHAT’S NEW
BURNER SUPERFAST
TaylorMade introduce the newest model in the Burner Drivers range, the Burner Superfast. Three years after unveiling Burner 07, the most successful driver in TaylorMade history, the next generation of this phenomenal franchise, named simply Burner SuperFast has been launched. Weighing just 284gms (an astounding 14gms less than the Burner 07 and Burner 09 drivers), Burner SuperFast is a speed demon, designed to deliver increased clubhead speed and superior distance. The Burner SuperFast driver’s improved performance starts with a new 460cc clubhead shape that’s sleeker and more aerodynamic than past Burner drivers. This new head also boasts high MOI (moment of inertia) for tremendous forgiveness, and incorporates the largest clubface of any TaylorMade driver and is 14% larger than Burner 09’s clubface. The larger face is important in light of the fact that the longer club-length of the Burner SuperFast driver, makes it more challenging for the average player to make square contact consistently and the larger face gives them more area to strike the ball with. The Burner SuperFast face also features a new bulge and roll design that’s optimised to work with the higher MOI head to maximise forgiveness on off-centre hits. Additionally, the clubface incorporates TaylorMade’s renowned Inverted Cone Technology, which promotes faster ball speed on off-center hits. Also included in the Burner SuperFast driver is TaylorMade’s proven Dual-Crown technology, which both lowers and pulls back the centre of gravity to promote a higher launch angle and increased spin. Putting together all the elements of Taylormade’s newest version of SuperFast technology, you’ve got a driver that screams through the hitting zone to promote more pop at impact for more
clubhead speed and distance than any Burner driver ever has and that’s saying something. The best news is that all players can take advantage of Burner SuperFast’s speed and distance benefits, as the driver will also be available in a ladies version in its own colour palette. This new Driver is already available in our shops, spectacularly priced at only €279 (the previous Burner model was priced at €329.
Don’t forget to take out one of our loyalty cards for 10% discount off the above price.
WHAT’S NEW
Join us for our April...
SUPERLAUNCH IRONS
TaylorMade’s new Burner SuperLaunch irons are specifically designed to be spectacularly forgiving and easy to get in the air.
Hotel
www.greatgolfco.com
The revolutionary performance of TaylorMade’s Burner® iron made it the best-selling iron model in the United States, and has helped thousands of golfers elevate their iron games to an entirely new level. However, these irons were more suited to those golfers with a faster swing speed. The new Burner SuperLaunch irons are specifically designed to be spectacularly forgiving and easy to get in the air, allowing a certain segment of players – mainly slower swingers and low-ball hitters to get more distance. In addition, Burner SuperLaunch iron’s generous offset helps straighten a slice and promote a draw. The irons are also engineered to deliver tremendous forgiveness from end-to-end (heel to the toe) and top to bottom (topline to leading edge). In fact, it’s the most forgiving iron ever from TaylorMade. That makes it a great iron for high-handicappers with patterns of inconsistent ball-striking. What’s more, Burner SuperLaunch irons boast the highest moment of inertia (MOI) of any TaylorMade iron ever, which means they will resist twisting on off-center hits and be more forgiving than just about any irons in TaylorMade’s lineup.
come & see us at...
PLAYA LUNA HOTEL, ROQUETAS de MAR Sat 3 Sun 4
April April
11am - 6pm 11am - 6pm
We have the best prices on the Costa Blanca, Costa Calida & Costa Almeria!
and higher, more traditional face-height and profile, while the middle-irons are of medium-profile, about halfway between the traditional profiles of the shortirons and low-profile of the long-irons. The new Burner SuperLaunch irons also incorporate Taylormade’s Inverted Cone Technology which was initially developed by them to expand the COR zone of the Taylormade Drivers. An expanded COR zone provides increased yardage, especially on mis-hits. The most critical performance benefit of Burner SuperLaunch is how easily and how high they launch the ball. Slower swingers will find it a breeze to launch these irons on an extremely high flight and with the spin necessary to keep the ball in the air long enough to achieve significant added carry, and when the ball comes down it will land steeply and softly. In addition, Burner SuperLaunch irons incorporate a new TaylorMade groove design that conforms to the USGA’s new ruling on grooves, which will be enforced in high-level competition starting in 2010 and in recreational golf starting in 2024. These new irons are due in to our shops on 1st April, priced at €525 for steel shafts and €699 for graphite mens and ladies.
The Burner SuperLaunch irons feature a wide, multifunctional sole, which is key to establishing the low and deep centre of gravity location that makes every one of these irons so easy to get high in the air. However, each sole is strategically bevelled to reduce the degree of interaction with the turf. That means you get the low-deep centre of gravity positioning benefits of a large sole, yet it plays like a much smaller, narrower sole. Like last season’s Burner irons, a single set of Burner SuperLaunch irons are divided into three sub-groups. The long irons have an extremely wide sole that helps them work through the turf effectively and lowers the center of gravity; thin faces to create more ball speed; and a lower profile to make them easier to hit. This shape helps make Burner SuperLaunch longirons so much easier to launch at lower swing speeds. At the opposite end of the set, Burner SuperLaunch short-irons have a thinner sole, slightly thicker faces
loyalty one of our to take out above price. e th Don’t forget f of nt % discou cards for 10
E H T E K I L Y PLA
S O PR
We u offer yo
E C I V D Ato help improve e and your gahm ts off take s ocard your
IMPROVE YOUR BUNKER PLAY
Joining the pro ranks has taught me the real value of shortgame skills. Ball-striking is obviously important, but when you analyse the way that tournaments are won and lost, it all comes down to getting the ball into the hole: getting up and down. That’s why we spend so much time working on pitching, chipping, putting and sand play. So if you want to see any improvement in your own scoring, that’s what you MUST do. Choose the right club Personally I prefer to use the most lofted club for most of my bunker shot, that being my 60 degree wedge. I find it easier to be more positive with more loft, as I feel that I can hit the shot with more acceleration.
Acceleration A theme you need to pick up on right away is the sense of acceleration right through the shot. Good players are quite aggressive. Don’t let the fact that you may only want the ball to travel 10 or 15 yards cause you to ‘dolly’ the shot, decelerating the clubhead weakly into the sand. For a real sense of splashing the ball up and out of the trap, you need to commit yourself to releasing the club all the way to a finish.
BASIC STEPS 1. Open clubface aimed at the flag 2. B ody should aim left (about 30 degrees) of target line 3. F eel relaxed in the setup, body should be free of tension 4. M ake a normal swing along the line of the body 5. A im to hit around an inch behind the ball, and imagine taking a shallow divot of sand out and onto the green 6. F ollow through!
Here is Ian Poulter hitting a bunker shot. Notice the full aggressive finish he is holding, remember the key is acceleration. Here is Miguel Angel Jimenez, again notice the follow through position.
For further advice or lessons to help you out of the sand, contact us at The Great Golf Company on 968 575 419 or visit www.greatgolfco.com We look forward to hearing from you. Good Luck.
This is John Daly playing an aggressive bunker shot. See the similarity in all the finishes in the photos, which is the most important feature of the shot.
Visualise what you want to happen, not what you are afraid will happen!
Louis Harrington PGA Professional
R U O T
DATES R U O Y R FO DIARY
Your at-a-glance guide to forthcoming PGA and European Tour events this Spring. Look out for more dates in our Summer edition.
Suz ann Pet erse n
UPCOMING LADIES PGA TOUR EVENTS
UPCOMING MENS PGA TOUR EVENTS
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
DEFENDING CHAMPION
PURSE
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
DEFENDING CHAMPION
PURSE
1 - 4 April
Kraft Nabisco Championship
Rancho Mirage CA
Brittany Lincicome
$2,000,000
1 – 4 April
Shell Houston Open
Redstone GC Humble, Texas
Paul Casey
$5,800,000
15 – 16 April
The Mojo 6
Montego Bay, Jamaica
N/A
$1,000,000
8 – 11 April
Masters Tournament
Augusta National Georgia
Angel Cabrera
$7,000,000
29 April – 2 May
Tres Marias Championship
Morelia, Mexico
Lorena Ochoa
$1,300,000
15 – 18 April
Verizon Heritage
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Brian Gay
$5,700,000
13 – 16 May
Bell Micso LPGA Classic
Mobile, Alabama
Angela Stanford (08)
$1,300,000
22 – 25 April
Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Avondale, Louisiana
Jerry Kelly
$6,400,000
20 – 23 May
Sybase Match Play Championship
Gladstone, NJ
N/A
$1,500,000
29 April – 2 May
Quail Hollow Championship
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sean O’Hair
$6,500,000
10 – 13 June
LPGA State Farm Classic
Springfield, IL
In-Kyung Kim
$1,700,000
6 – 9 May
THE PLAYERS Championship
TPC Sawgrass, Florida
Henrik Stenson
$9,500,000
18 – 20 June
ShopRite LPGA Classic
Galloway, NJ
Seon Hwa Lee (06)
$1,500,000
13 – 16 May
Valero Texas Open
TPC San Antonio, Texas
Zach Johnson
$16,100,000
24 – 27 June
Wegmans LPGA Championship
Pittsford, NY
Anna Nordqvist
$2,250,000
20 - 23 May
HP Byron Nelson Championship
TPC Four Seasons Irving, Texas
Rory Sabbatini
$6,500,000
27 – 30 May
Crowne Plaza Invitational
Colonial CC Ft. Worth, Texas
Steve Stricker
$6,200,000
3 – 6 May
Morgan Stanley Memorial Tournament
Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio
Tiger Woods
$6,000,000
10 – 13 June
St. Jude Classic
Memphis, Tennessee
Brian Gay
$5,600,000
17 – 20 June
US Open
Pebble Beach, California
Lucas Glover
$7,500,000
24 – 27 June
Travelers Championship
Cromwell, Connecticut
Kenny Perry
$6,000,000
UPCOMING LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR EVENTS DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
DEFENDING CHAMPION
PURSE
22 – 25 April
Valenciana European Nations Cup
La Sella, Alicante
Golf Team Holland
€350,000
7 – 9 May
Turkish Ladies Open
Antalya, Turkey
N/A
€200,000
13 – 16 May
Audi Hypo Vereinsbank German Open
Hausern, Nr Munich, Germany
Jade Schaeffer
€300,000
27 – 30 May
Slovak Ladies Open
Brezno,Tale, Slovakia
N/A
€350,000
4 – 6 June
ABN Amro Ladies Open
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Tania Elosegui
€250,000
17 – 20 June
Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open
Ticino, Switzerland
Marianne Skarpnord
25 - 27 June
Ladies Open of Portugal
TBA
Johanna Westerberg
err tie K s i r Ch
Steve Strick er
€525,000 TBA
UPCOMING MENS EUROPEAN TOUR EVENTS DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
DEFENDING CHAMPION
PURSE
1 – 4 April
Open de Portugal
Estoril, Portugal
Michael Hoey
€1,000,000
8 – 11 April
Madeira Island Open
Porto Santo, Portugal
Tano Goya
€700,000
15 – 18 April
Volvo China Open
Suzhou, China
Scott Strange
$2,500,000
22 – 15 April
Ballantines Championship
Jeju Island, South Korea
Thongchai Jaidee
$2,500,000
29 April–2 May
Open de Espana
Sevilla, Spain
Thomas Levet
€2,000,000
6 – 9 May
BMW Italian Open
Torino, Italy
Daniel Vancsik
€1,300,000
13 – 16 May
Mallorca Open
Mallorca, Spain
N/A
€1,000,000
20 – 23 May
BMW European PGA Championship
Wentworth, England
Paul Casey
€4,500,000
27 – 30 May
Madrid Masters
Madrid, Spain
Ross McGowan
€1,500,000
3 – 6 June
Wales Open
Celtic Manor, Wales
Jeppe Huldahl
£1,800,000
10 – 13 June
Austrian Golf Open
Vienna, Austria
Rafael Cabrera Bello
€1,000,000
17 – 20 June
Saint-Omer Open
St. Omer, France
Christian Nilsson
€600,000
17 – 20 June
US Open
Pebble Beach, California
Lucas Glover
$7,500,000
24 – 27 June
BMW International Open
Munich, Germany
Nick Dougherty
€2,000,000
R E Y A L P
E L I F O R P
Miguel Á ngel Jimé nez
Miguel Ángel Jiménez was born 5 January 1964 and is from Malaga, Costa Del Sol, Spain. His nickname is “The Mechanic”, although this is a sarcastic reference to his preference for driving, rather than repairing, high performance vehicles, especially his gleaming red Ferrari. He is married with two children. One of seven brothers, he took up golf as a 15 year old. Jiménez turned professional in 1982, but his early attempts to gain a European Tour card faltered at the Qualifying School hurdle until in 1988, he finished sixth among the graduates at La Manga to earn his chance. He first played on the European Tour in 1988. His first win came at the Piaget Belgian Open in 1992. In 1994 he finished fifth on the European Tour Order of Merit. In both 1998 and 1999, he finished fourth, winning four tournaments including the prestigious Volvo Masters. In 1999 he also came second in the WGC-American Express Championship and made his Ryder Cup debut. In 1998, with the decline of Seve and the fluctuating form of José María Olazabal, Miguel was emerging as Spain’s leading player - at least until Sergio García’s arrival. In 1999, he made a successful defence of the Turespaña title, the first victory by a Spaniard in the Volvo Masters and his intrepid performance in the World Golf Championship at Valderrama, losing in a play-off to Tiger
Woods, enabled him to end the season in 21st place in the world rankings. In 2000, he had his best result at a Major at the US Open, at Pebble Beach. He tied for 2nd place with Ernie Els, 15 shots behind Tiger Woods. The following year he tied in 3rd place at the Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes, 4 shots behind the overall winner David Duvall In 2004 he once again bounced back from some modest seasons, notching up another fourth place finish on the Order of Merit, and winning four European Tour events, which was more than any other player and resulting in a top 20 Official World Golf Rankings position. He maintained his form into 2005, winning the Omega Hong Kong Open and the Celtic Manor Wales Open. A great team player, he won the Alfred Dunhill Cup in 1999 and 2000, the Seve Trophy in 2000 and was part of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team in 2004 - where, when asked his requirements for The Team Room replied: “Some Rioja, an espresso machine and cigars” all of which were provided.
In 2005 he won the Spanish Pairs final, with Andrés Jiménez at La Cala Resort in Andalucia, Spain. 2008 saw two more wins, earning Jiménez a spot on the 2008 Ryder Cup team. He finished the season ranked fourth on the Order of Merit. In February 2010, Jiménez won the 2010 Omega Dubai Desert Classic in February, beating European Number One, Lee Westwood in a playoff. “Like a good wine, with age I get better and better,” said Jiménez. “I feel comfortable on the golf course – that is key. I am not 25 or 30, I have just turned 46 but I’m still healthy and strong. I feel happy, can focus, then you can win.” Jiménez has now won 9 of his 16 European Tour titles in his 40s, and is the oldest player to win on the circuit since Mark O’Meara. Jimenez is well known for his love of the finer things in life such as wines and, of course, cigars which he’s rarely seen without whilst strutting on the golf course. He is currently the Tour Pro of Torrequebrada Golf Course in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol. Previously he had been affiliated to Hacienda Del Alamo in Murcia.
Cornish Pasties, Savoury Slices, Steak Pies, Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls. Cornish Cream Teas, Buns, Cakes, Scones and Clotted Cream.
ENQUIRIES WELCOME FROM TRADE & GOLF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS’ • Choose your own freshly cooked Breakfast - only 50 cents per item • Freshly made Baguettes, Baps, Rolls and Sandwiches made to order • Packed Lunches available for Golf Association members • Reduced rates for orders of 10 or more. (Please order at least one day in advance) Visit us at Cornish Pride Café / Takeaway - CC. Los Dolses, Unit 106, Villamartin, Orihuela Costa.
ORDERS CAN BE PHONED THROUGH ON 687 233 017 We are open Mon - Fri 08.00 to 18.00 / Sat 08.00 to 17.00
E S R U CO
E D I GU
Take your pick of 50 top courses in the area. Use our comprehensive map to find your way round.
FOCUS ON...
33
e inas d l o C Las
oamor p m a C
12
11
A world apart...
10
Las Colinas is a par 71 18-hole championship course with a full range of amenities situated around the Club House - golf academy, a driving range of natural lawn, a putting green and an approach area.
9 8 7
The Club House, when completed, will give the best views of the golf course, overlooking hole 18 and one of the attractive lakes.
5
Tel: 902 888 456 E: golf@lascolinasgolf.es Ctra.de Campoamor a San Miguel de Salinas, CV-941, Km.6, 03189, Orihuela, Alicante
6
3 4
1
2
KEY
50 49 48
46
47 45 44
41 43
40 42 39 38
17
36
34
37
35
15
re La Tor 19 14
20
18
32
33
21
16
31
30
25
29
22 17 25
13
23
28
26
24
lf enor Go Mar M
16 27
m rajectu Mosa T
19
rcia La Te
SAVE ON...
20
DISCOUNTED GREEN FEES We can save you money on green fees at many of the wonderful local courses. Call us, ask in store or visit our website for more details and a list of prices.
uelme da Riq Hacien
50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29
La Sella Golf Club de Golf Jávea Club de Golf Ifach Don Cayo Villaitana Golf Sierra Cortina P&P Las Rejas Benidorm Bonalba Golf & Spa Alicante Golf Equélite Golf Alenda Golf Font del Llop El Plantío La Marquesa Greenlands Golf la Finca Vistabella Golf Las Colinas Villamartín Real Club Campoamor Las Ramblas Lo Romero
28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
Veneziola Golf La Manga Club La Serena Golf Mar Menor Golf Resort C.G.M Alfonso Legaz Roda Golf Course Sierra Golf Peraleja Golf Hacienda Riquelme La Tercia El Valle La Torre Golf Resort Mosa Trajectum Altorreal Corvera Golf Hacienda del Alamo Condado de Alhama Sensol Golf
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Aguilon Golf Desert Spring Valle del Este Cortijo Grande Marina Golf Playa Macenas Alboran Golf La Envía Golf Golf Playa Serena Golf Almerimar
A new star is born! Opening early summer 2010, the Alicante region will have a new star to add to their fine collection of great courses. In an exclusive private community, away from the hustle and bustle of the coastline, yet still within a few minutes of Campoamor beach, lies the new 18 hole Championship course of Las Colinas de Campoamor.
Situated in 10,000 hectares of Mediterranean woodland, this golf and country club lies in a secluded valley in the southern part of Alicante between the town of San Miguel de Salinas and the coast, with sea views of the Mediterranean and Mar Menor. You enter through a dramatic gorge, preserving the tranquillity and natural beauty of the valley revealed within. With low density housing it is an eco-friendly development surrounded by hills as it blends naturally into the landscape – indeed a world apart. The par 71 course is designed by Cabell B. Robinson who is well renowned in the golf industry for designs such as La Reserva in Sotogrande, Praia d´El Rey in Portugal, and La Finca Cortesin on the Costa del Sol, which was the venue for the Volvo Matchplay event in 2009. When he sat down to plan the 6426 meter course layout, a major factor in his mind was blending the course with the indigenous Mediterranean surrounding to “make it look like an integrated part of the existing landscape.” The end result is a golf course that runs along a valley with towering hills, creating a feeling of intimacy and isolation – this is a quality not found, and not possible, at many other Spanish courses.
THE IMPACT OF THE RESORT CATCHES YOU STRAIGHT AWAY Cabell B. Robinson explained he wanted to “use the rich Mediterranean vegetation surrounding the course to give the development a beauty intrinsic to the spot that we have tried to preserve - thus the plants that were added to adorn the course are indigenous.” This is in stark contrast with the arid plants that are common place in Alicante/Murcia region interior landscape. The championship course is also set amidst the existing orange and lemon groves, giving a beautifully traditional sense to playing golf here.
The be autifu l 2nd
green
So what about the course? The more elite golfer can take on the challenge of the 6426 meters from the back tees, but with five different tee platforms on each hole, golfers of all skill levels will enjoy their game here. The large greens are fast, undulating and sometimes intimidating, but unlike many new courses, Las Colinas can boast true putting surfaces, that are kept to impeccable standards. Indeed, a top PGA European Tour Pro who has spent time practising at Las Colinas ahead of Tour events, has echoed this, scoring the greens 5/5, and likening the quality of them to those encountered on Tour. Other facilities on offer at Las Colinas include a clubhouse with restaurant and bar, with terraces overlooking the 18th green, a golf shop, well appointed locker rooms, and other sports facilities such as tennis and paddle courts, and a gymnasium. Located right by the clubhouse the large driving
range with natural grass tee area (complete with pyramids of balls ready for your use), practise bunkers, chipping green, and separate large putting green, allow you to sharpen up your game before you play. And the golf school at Las Colinas will be offering individual and group tuition programmes to suit all ages and standards. Accommodation will also be available on site for golfers, with 2 and 3 bed luxury apartments set in the orange groves and Mediterranean woodland. Las Colinas de Campoamor is managed by Troon Golf, the world´s leader in upscale golf course management. With courses in 26 countries worldwide, Troon Golf are market leaders in providing an exceptional guest experience at each of their venues, enabling the golfer to play on the finest playing surfaces, experience incredible guest service, enjoy unmatched amenities, and take pleasure in exquisite dining. Bruce Glasco, Senior Vice President and Managing Director EMEA for Troon Golf said, “From the moment you drive through the canyon style entrance the impact of the resort catches you straight away. I honestly believe Las Colinas will raise the bar for the standard of golf on the east coast of Spain.” With the much anticipated opening in early Summer 2010, golfers are sure to flock to Las Colinas de Campoamor to experience this gem for themselves – Juan Alvarez Lozano, Golf Course Managing Director, and his team at Las Colinas, will be ready to welcome you warmly, and make your experience a memorable one.
For further information you can visit the website at www.lascolinasgolf.es, and for golf bookings, email golf@lascolinasgolf.es
’ S R E Y PLA
REVIEW
Overview Although the resort is not yet open to the public, we were invited to come and try out the new golf course at Las Colinas. When you first arrive, you have to make it past the security guards at the entrance, and like all good venues ‘if your name’s not on the list, you’re not getting in!’ However, once safely inside the resort, you can see how impressive the place will be once it is all completed. There are all the small touchs that make the event feel a little more special - a pyramid of TaylorMade range balls waiting for you on the practice ground, a selection of Las Colinas tees and pitchmarks with magnetic ball marker and Las Colinas water bottles in the buggy. Martin Eastgate, the Sales and Marketing Director and Jordi Palasí, Golf Operations Manager were both there to greet us before we headed off to play and Juan Álvarez Lozano, the Golf Course Managing Director was there to greet us as we came off the course, making us feel that little bit more special. The course is set back into the hills behind Campoamor and uses the natural landscape to produce a beautifully scenic course. The day we played, it was a glorious sunny day and the ambience on the course very tranquil, with a feeling of a perfect isolation on a golfing paradise, away from the rest of the world who were getting on with their daily routine. Commentary from the Men’s Tees Everyone wants to get a great drive off the 1st tee and at Las Colinas, its no exception. Don’t be tempted to take on the bunker on the left or you will find your second shot blocked to the green. Make sure you take enough club for your second shot to clear the front trap to this elevated green. This is a great course for allowing you to open up your shoulders and let rip with the driver and the 2nd hole is perfect for allowing you to do just this. We all enjoyed letting one rip up the fairway. The 3rd hole is the first par 5 you come across and if you want to make it home in two, the line from the tee is across the left hand bunker, however your second shot still needs to clear the water hazard which lurks at the front of the green, greedily waiting to receive your ball! Not easy for two, but this hole does provide you with a lay up area just in front of the green for a safer option. Birdie time! This short par 4, 4th is where you can really start your charge – just be careful not to overhit or you could make the bunker at the rear of the green. At the 5th get your spinmill wedges at the ready for this par 3. You tee off from an elevated tee spectacularly set amongst the trees aiming at a green 70 feet below the tee. This is definitely a hole where furthest from the pin should be buying the beers! At the 6th hole, stop for a moment to enjoy the magnificent view before taking the opportunity to open your shoulders again and give your driver an almighty wallop. Big hitters will be able to fly the two fairway bunkers leaving only a short flick onto the green. If you decided to walk rather than travel by buggy, there is a long walk from the 8th green to the 9th Tee. Although it is quite a short par 4, this hole defends itself well with a minefield of bunkers in the middle of the fairway. After successfully completing the front nine, you are rewarded with a nice easy start to the back nine with a short par 3. However, choose your club wisely as the tiered green could play havoc with your plans for a birdie putt! Now the fun really begins with the par 5 11th, and what a monster of a par 5 it is. It is an unquestionable 3 shot hole with a dog leg to the right. You also need to avoid the huge bunker on your second shot if you want to escape with a par. The 13th is another awesome par 4 with a dogleg right and bunkers everywhere! A fade off the tee is the shot to play so you can avoid the traps and reach the huge green with a testing spine running down the middle.
A first hand look at the course and how it plays.
You need to keep your wits about you for this 16th tee shot. There are bunkers on the left and right just begging for your ball, but if you get a good shot away down the fairway, and catch the slope, you will be rewarded with an extra 50 yards run. Well, coming onto the 17th hole, I have played some long par 3s, but this hole is huge! On the day we played, I lazered the hole from the black tees and the distance to the pin position was a very daunting 249 yards. Boy were we glad there was no wind in play that day! Great challenging hole and what a testing way to start bringing you home to the clubhouse. This could be a card spoiler! For the brave, this 18th hole could be a birdie chance, but with it being the last hole, and a water protected green this could be another card spoiler if you get last hole jitters. If you get a good drive away, the green is reachable in two, but only if you have the nerve! We had a thoroughly enjoyable day off the men’s tees, and I can easily see Las Colinas hosting a professional tournament in the not too distant future. The greens are such a pleasure to putt on, fast and true and this is definitely a course I would recommend to players of all levels, as the 5 separate tee markers makes the course playable for all. Personally, I can’t wait to play it again. Commentary from the Ladies Tees The daunting aspect on the 1st hole is the Out of Bounds on the right hand side, which unfortunately I managed to cross. Your second shot needs to be a fairly strong shot as the green is slightly elevated and is protected at the front by bunkers, this bunker protection being a very recurring theme through the course! The 3rd hole is the first par 5. Send your tee shot out to the right hand side of the fairway which then doglegs left. Following your second shot and depending on how good a second shot you have hit, you have a choice to lay up with your third shot or to go for the green over the lake. A very enjoyable hole. There is a toilet block at the 5th Tee (always important to know!). Despite bunkers on the right and water on the left, there is a clear path to the green provided you don’t let yourself get distracted by your peripheral vision. The 7th hole is a wonderful par 3 where the hole is surrounded by trees – you walk along a short path through the trees up onto the elevated Tee box. Depending on where the pin is, the overhang from some of the trees can make it difficult to see the pin, from the Ladies tee, but the green below is quite open. After your tee shot, you meander along a path through the trees to a set of steps which you need to descent to get to the green. Altogether a beautiful setting for this hole. The journey to the 8th hole past the men’s tees provides some spectacular views as you start to come back down into the valley. This hole has quite a few bunker traps either side of the fairway, but despite getting caught in one on the right hand side, I was still able to reach the green with my second shot out of the bunker. The 10th hole is a pitch hole in the true sense of the word, at only 83m in length, the challenge with this hole will depend on the position of the pin, as the green has a split level which could induce a very irritating three putt! Just when you thought it was getting easier, you follow the shortest hole on the course with the longest, the 11th - a monstrous par 5 at 476m. If you get a good drive away, you could catch the downslope which helps shorten the hole, however for your second shot, the fairway is well guarded by bunkers, as is the green!
There is another toilet block situated beside the 12th tee box and this holes presents with a lovely wide fairway to let you really go for it with your drive. When you come to stand on the 13th tee, all you can see is a sea of white sand in front of you – it looks very daunting, but don’t let it put you off. The correct club selection is key for the par three 14th hole as there is water to the left and rear, a gully at the front of the green and bunkers to the right. Your drive from the 16th tee box needs to cross over the edge of the lake on the left hand side, how close you go to it depends on how daring you are! Aim for the bunkers on the left and you have a safer but longer shot into the green. The 17th is the longest and last of the par 3s on the course. There are bunkers to the left and right of the green and depending on the position of the pin, it could be very well protected and the safe shot to the green could leave you a very long putt indeed. The final hole is a very enjoyable par 5. There is a nice open fairway to get away a good drive and as the lake is on the right hand side of the fairway protecting the green, your second shot needs to keep up the left hand side of the fairway. Don’t think that this will ensure you a clear path to the green with your third – the water is dangerously close to the green and this could be a devastatingly destructive final hole! Altogether, the course is challenging but thoroughly enjoyable and you have the satisfaction of being rewarded when you hit a good shot. Around the greens requires a delicate touch when you could be chipping up a bank, down a bank, on a downhill or uphill lie and you also need to judge the speed of the greens or you could cause yourself some trouble. I definitely want to go back! Commentary: Catherine Corry (15) and Ryan Boal (pro) Also playing were Lorraine Cox (27), Gavin Riddall (pro) and Karl Ormerod (Ex-PGA pro)
le 15th ho g in g n e all The ch
CHECK OUT A SELECTION OF OUR SALE SPECIALS
RRP
NOW ONLY SAVE
Cleveland Launcher €279 Srixon WR €299 Taylor Made Burner €199 Ping 50th Anniversary €433 Cleveland Monster €299
€199 €149 €129 €259 €199
30% 50% 35% 40% 33%
€149 €149 €199
25% 25% 30%
FAIRWAYS Cleveland Launcher €199 Taylor Made Burner €199 Ping 50th Anniversary €279
HYBRIDS €159 €99 38% €149 €99 33% €189 €141.75 25%
WEDGES Cleveland CG12 Taylor Made TP
€119 €129
€89 €99
25% 25%
PUTTERS
€99 €99
30% 40%
€54 €45
€36 €30
33% 33%
€80 €100 €80 €100 €80
€40 €50 €40 €50 €40
50% 50% 50% 50% 50%
Odyssey White Hot €139 Cleveland VP Milled €159
GLOVES Hi Tec 3 for 2 Diablo 3 for 2
SHOES Hi Tec Fulham Hi Tec Piccadilly Hi Tec Dri Tec Spirit Hi Tec V Lite Comfort Hi-Tec Typhoon
RRP
NOW ONLY SAVE
IRON SETS
DRIVERS
Taylor Made Burner Cleveland Launcher Cobra TWS Baffler
Hi Bore Graphite 4-PW R7 Mens Graphite 3-PW R7 Senior Graphite 5-PW Nike Sumo Graphite 4-PW TP Forged 4-PW Hi Bore XLi Steel 4-PW Hi Bore XLi Graphite 4-PW Launcher Combo Graphite
€699 €899 €675 €910 €874 €599 €699 €599
€349 €449 €337.50 €455 €572.90 €450 €535 €450
50% 50% 50% 50% 25% 25% 25% 25%
€99 €119 €63.75 €99 €99
25% 20% 25% 25% 50%
BALLS See our special deals on the day...
BAGS Callaway Euro Trolley Cart Cleveland Spirit Cart Mizuno Stand Cleveland Sport Lite Stand Srixon Shark Stand
€129 €149 €86 €129 €198
PART-EXCHANGE Burner 09 Steel 4-PW Burner 09 Graphite 4-PW Burner Plus Steel 4-PW Burner Plus Steel 4-SW Burner Plus Graphite 4-PW Burner Plus Combo Mens Burner Plus Combo Ladies
CLOTHING ALL 50% OFF!
gone,hardware, they ,sorepleasegone!! WhenLimitedtheystocks,reon certain call us for further info.
€612 LESS €250 PX for your old set €799 LESS €250 PX for your old set €524 LESS €250 PX for your old set €599 LESS €250 PX for your old set €699 LESS €250 PX for your old set €899 LESS €250 PX for your old set €899 LESS €250 PX for your old set
NEW
S E O H S All the Adidas shoes stocked by The Great Golf Company are fully waterproofed and include the new technology released by Adidas, THiNTech. THiNTech is a low profile shoe sole with an ultra thin cleat (soft spike) design which promises to deliver improved stability and more consistent ball striking, by bringing the golfer 30% closer to the ground. Also included is TRAXION, secondary lugs which provide maximum grip and prevent slippage in all types of ground surfaces. The shoes are protected by adiTUFF which is an abrasion-resistant material to protect the toe from excessive wear and keeps the shoe looking better longer. Listed right are a selection of the new models we currently hold in the shop
LATEST 2010 ADIDAS SHOES NOW IN STOCK
Adip ure Golf lite Grin d2 .0
Adidas Mens Golflite Grind 2.0 These shoes are engineered to provide essential comfort and protection without sacrificing performance. The shoe has a fullgrain leather upper with injection-molded EVA midsole to make the shoe lighter and to increase comfort and reduce fatigue. Currently priced at €80.
Sign atur e Na talie
Golf lite Rid e
Adidas Mens - Adipure Created for the competitive purist, this modern expression of a classic golf shoe design combines tour-proven technologies with the finest materials and an unsurpassed level of craftsmanship. This shoe has a premium, hand-finished full-grain leather upper and a leather lining inner for optimal fit and feel. Even the shoelaces on this premium brand shoe have been waxed to repel moisture. The insole is made with FitFOAM polyurethane sock liner providing support, cushioning and comfort from heel to toe. Currently priced at €199.
Adidas Ladies Signature Natalie Adidas Ladies Golflite Ride An attractive and lightweight shoe designed for fit and comfort without sacrificing performance. The shoe has a leather upper with injectionmolded EVA midsole to make the shoe lighter and to increase comfort and reduce fatigue. Currently priced at €80.
Designed collaboratively with Natalie Gulbis, this tour-level shoe combines advanced technologies, sleek styling and intricate detailing for a distinctive look that delivers superior performance. With a full-grain leather upper and intricate deco stitching throughout, the shoe also incorporates Natalie’s personal logo on a lace tag and a rhinestone accessorizing design on the heel and tongue. The insole is made with FitFOAM polyurethane sock liner providing support, cushioning and comfort from heel to toe. Currently priced at €120.
Don’t forget to apply for your LOYALTY CARD to get 10% discount off the above prices!
Join us for our May...
Hotel come & see us at...
www.greatgolfco.com
PUERTO MARINA HOTEL - MOJACAR Sat 1 Sun 2
May 11am - 6pm May 11am - 4pm
We have the best prices on the Costa Blanca, Costa Calida & Costa Almeria!
D E E T N A R A GU
T R A P E G N A H C EX
TREAT YOURSELF TO A NEW SET OF TAYLOR MADE OR CLEVELAND IRONS WITH OUR GUARANTEED PART EXCHANGE OFFER.
LE S DAREMO
€250
Bring in your old irons and as long as they match and are minimum seven irons we will give you €250 against a set of NEW Taylor Made Burner 09/Burner PLUS or Cleveland CG Irons. NO PART EXCHANGE? TALK TO A MEMBER OF STAFF ABOUT THE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE.
WE’LL GIVE YOU
€250
set of against 9a/Burner Burner r0Cleveland PLUS o Irons CG
FOR EXAMPLE BURNER 09 4-PW STEEL ........................... RRP €612 PART-EXCHANGE FOR YOUR IRONS ................. €250 YOU PAY ONLY ................................................ €362
E T R A P O G A P L E D
e ompra d para la c Burner 09, de un juego er PLUS o Burn d CG Clevelan Irons
O D A Z I T N A R GA DESE EL CAPRICHO DE UN NUEVO SET DE TAYLOR MADE O CLEVELAND IRONS CON NUESTRA OFERTA DE PARTE DEL PAGO GARANTIZADO. POR EJEMPLO BURNER 09 4-PW ACERO ......................... RRP €612 PAGO GARANTIZADO POR SUS IRONS ............ €250 USTED SOLO PAGA ......................................... €362
Traiga sus viejos irons y siempre que hagan juego y sean un mínimo de siete irons le daremos €250 como parte del pago por la compra de un set de los NUEVOS Taylor Made Burner, Burner 09, Burner PLUS o Cleveland CG irons. ¿NO LE INTERESA EL CAMBIO? HABLE CON UNO DE NUESTROS EMPLEADOS ACERCA DE LOS DESCUENTOS DISPONIBLES.
WHAT’S NEW
PENTA TP GOLF BALL
After three years of development, TaylorMade have launched the new Penta TP, the first five-piece golf ball to reach the market. Normally, when choosing a ball, you would take into account that there is a tradeoff between maximum distance and maximum spin around the greens. Golf ball technology has progressed so that there is less of a tradeoff, and TaylorMade claims to have eliminated it with the Penta TP. Taylormade have designed the ball to give better player performance in five key areas – driving, long irons, mid irons, short irons and around the green. The ball is especially of benefit to low handicappers and golf professionals as the promise of better control around the greens goes some way to eliminate the effect of the new USGA and R&A groove rule. What are the benefits of a five layered ball? 1. The Outer Layer - “Cover” The soft urethane cover promotes higher than average spin rate for wedge play from 100 yards, to give more control around the greens. 2. The Second Layer - “Outer Mantle” Layer two, the outer mantle, promotes optimum spin off the short irons to stop the ball quickly. TaylorMade also claims that this layer is of great benefit to players with a slower swing, as it helps achieve a higher ball speed and greater distance.
3. The Third Layer - “Middle Mantle” This mantle promotes a mid-launch trajectory and medium spin off the medium irons and helps prevent ballooning (which ultimately leads to distance loss). 4. The Fourth Layer - “Inner Mantle” This layer promotes soft feel, high launch and low spin off the long irons for exceptional distance and high, soft-landing flight that helps the ball sit quickly on the green. It consists of a fast material, which helps slower swing speed players generate more ball speed and distance, because although they don’t swing fast enough to activate the core, they are able to activate the three layers between the core and cover including the inner mantle, which is the deepest of the three. 5. The Fifth Layer - “Core” The vital layer of the Penta is the core, which employs the softest, lowest compression material found in the ball. These characteristics promote low spin and a high launch at impact, resulting in longer distances off the tee.
! N I W GOLF
AT R E R G 5 €2 VOUCHE GIFT ION IT COMPET E TIM
Email answers to catherine@greatgolfco.co.uk Please include your name, contact phone number and area where you live, along with the answer.
EST SPAIN'S LARG
THING / SHOES / CLO CLUBS / BAGS YS / ACCESSORIES SPA LE OL IN'S GLOVES / TR PAIRS G / CLUB RE LAR CUSTOM FITTIN
5 PRICES DS THTEHBEST GGEST BRAN EW CHOICE THE BI T ES ID W E TH ID
3 2 1
Just answer the simple question below, email us your answer and you could be one of our three lucky winners. Good luck!
ow many times has Lee Westwood won the Q: HOrder of Merit/Race to Dubai?
superstore
4
Here’s your chance to win €25 to spend at any one of our shops or Hotel Sales
GES T
sup ers tore
2 PURE GOLF 1000m of
CLU GLO BS / B CUS VES / AGS / TOM TRO SH FITT LLEY O ING S / /C LUB
EST CHO ICE THE BIG GES The prize is a €25 Great Golf Shop voucher which can be TB redeemed at any of our shops or at any of our Great Golf Hotel Sales. RAN There will be one prize winner drawn for each of the next three months, DS THE on 1st May for all entries received in April, on 1st June for all entries received BES during May and on 1st July for all entries received during June. Prize winners will be T PR notified by email. ICES
10
00
m2
of P
SPAIN'S LARGEST
www.greatgolfco.com
superstore
FREE
MAINLAND DELIVERY
THE WIDEST CHOICE THE BIGGEST BRANDS THE BEST PRICES • FREE 10% Discount Card • Indoor Driving Range
BALSICAS
968 57 54 19 WE ARE OPEN... Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
• Custom Fit Service • Club Repairs
1000m2 of PURE GOLF
Calle Lagunas de Ruidera 35 Parcel 14 M23 BALSICAS 30591 Murcia
• Putting Green
• PGA Golf Professionals • Video/Simulator Teaching • Extensive range of Ladies and Men’s Equipment & Clothing
PRICE
If you find the same product cheaper, we will ALWAYS do our best to match any other authorised retailer’s quote.
NEW! LA MANGA
If you’ve seen a product advertised cheaper then let us know!
PETROL STATION
AR Si! B
WE ARE OPEN... Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 4pm
TENNIS COURTS
968 33 83 33
P
STORE NOW OPEN
L as Sabinas 19 LA MANGA CLUB 30385, Murcia
MATCH
LAS SABINAS SHOPPING CENTRE
BANK CALLE GREG PETERS
SUPERMARKET
P CALLE ESTRELLA
TO GO HO LF TEL CLU & B
(Only applies to authorised retailers in Murcia, Alicante and Almeria regions)