SURREY GOLF MAG AUTUMN 2020

ISSUE 23

AUTUMN 2020

SURREY GOLF T H E

M A G A Z I N E

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S U R R E Y

C O U N T Y

G O L F E R S

COUNTY NEWS News and events from around Surrey

PRO TALK

SPOTLIGHT

Back on course with David Boote

West Surrey Golf Club

Off season golf with Sam Truman

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What’s hot in 2020

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While the world remains in chaos, its good to see the courses are packed and golf participation is booming. The winter season is kicking off and although it is hard to plan any travel with restrictions still in place, there are some beautiful courses around the UK which are definitely worth a visit and countries abroad that are safe and should be considered.

Golf ’s new World Handicap System (WHS) remains on track for implementation starting later this year, the system is designed to bring the game of golf under a single set of rules for handicapping and provide a more consistent measure of players’ ability between different regions of the world, check back in the next edition for a full run down on how this will affect you.

Featured in this edition we tee off with County Secretary, Steve McNeill; David Boote gets back on course and PGA Professional Sam Truman explains how to progress your game in the colder months.

Enjoy our guide to some of the best UK courses to play during the winter months or visit Wales where courses are among the best in the world. Not too far afield, we visit Mons, Belgium where the courses are set in the heart of nature making social distancing easy.

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WHAT’S INSIDE...  COUNTY JUNIORS 13 Kris and Matthew Kim are one’s to watch

 PRO TALK 14 Off season golf with Sam Truman 20 Back on course with David Boote

 SPOTLIGHT  COUNTY TALK

16 Discover the scenic West Surrey Golf Club

6 Tee off with County Secretary Steve McNeill as he bids farewell to Jane Duhart

 PSYCHOLOGY

 COUNTY NEWS 8 Fixtures, dates and venues for Guildford Golfing Alliance and Surrey County Golf Ltd 10 Purley Downs continues course improvements

 SURREY LADIES 12 Davina Xanh wins English Girls’ Open Amateur Stroke Play and Annabell Fuller is crowned English Women’s Open Amateur Stroke Play champion.

18 A quick fix to feeling confident with Jamie Burrows, golf psychologist and mindset coach

n FITNESS 22 Years of ‘golf pain’ gone

 GOLF BREAKS 24 Our guide to great to play winter courses 28 Welcome to the legendary courses of Wales 30 Get back into the swing of things in Mons, Belgium

 GOLF SHOPPER 34 What’s hot for 2020 37 Elecktroclean’s anti-viral solution

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COUNTY TALK

ON THE

TEE with County Secretary

STEVE MCNEILL

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nother season was nearly upon us, when the world suddenly turned upside down with the arrival of Covid-19. Not wanting to go into the ups and downs of how the pandemic has affected the entire country, all I would say to everyone is stay safe and do the right thing to protect yourselves and family.

As for the golf industry from believing it would be catastrophic for clubs it has turned out to be anything but, with so many reporting a huge influx of new members and green fees, it is simply incredible.The challenge now is to keep these new members.

As for the county many of the events and matches had to be cancelled, however we have managed to recommence the knockout competitions, that will now run through the winter with the finals to

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take place in March/April 2021. The County Championships have now been rescheduled, albeit in a reduced format and numbers and entry forms can be found on our website. And finally, some of the ever-popular County Card events, which for those who are not aware is effectively a County Golf Society for any adult male who has a handicap and is affiliated to Surrey County Golf. All the details for these can be found on the Surrey website.

During this time Jane Duhart a stalwart and much respected team member of the Surrey County Golf Office for the past 16 years decided to hang up her telephone and computer to take a well-deserved early retirement. providing her the opportunity to spend more time with her family, who live

in various parts of the world and her hobbies. As Jane herself says “with friends and family living all over Mexico and my daughter in Zurich, spending time with them has now become my priority while (or better said when) I can still hop nimbly onto a plane again and do so without a Zimmer frame...!”

Jane started with the County in 2004, witnessed many changes, supported several county secretary’s, and made many, many friends, and acquaintances.

I know a lot of you will miss Jane’s wicked sense of humour along with the infamous Friday fun emails she was renowned for sending out. In the same way they do with players shirt numbers when they retire, we have decided to retire the Friday fun emails, they simply would not be the same!

We at Surrey Golf would like to express our heartfelt thanks for Jane’s hard work and support during her time with the county, as I’m sure the many players and club managers who have spoken to Jane over the years do and I hope you will join the Surrey family in wishing her the happiest of retirements.

May your drives be straight, your approaches pinpoint and your putts holed.

If you would like any further information on any of the above, please visit the Surrey County Golf website www.surreygolf.org, or give the office a ring 01483 755788

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COUNTY NEWS GUILDFORD GOLFING ALLIANCE

SEASON STARTS AT HANKLEY COMMON 21 OCTOBER 2020 The Guildford Alliance, one of the leading winter Pro-am series in the South East, will be starting the 2020-2021 season on 21st October 2020 at Hankley Common and plays on some of the best Surrey/ Hampshire Heathland courses. The Guildford Alliance now regularly attracts between 24 and 30 teams to each event and celebrates our Centenary event at Walton Heath on 16th October 2021.

THE FIXTURES FOR THE SEASON ARE: Hankley Common 21st October 2020

New Zealand GC 21st January 2021

The Berkshire 1st April 2021

Blackmoor 4th November 2020

Hindhead 4th February 2021

Walton Heath 15th April 2021

The Berkshire 17th November 2020

Liphook 11th February 2021

Worplesdon 25th November 2020

Woking 19th February 2021

Swinley Forest 3rd December 2020

Hankley Common 3rd March 2021

Walton Heath 17th December 2020

West Hill 11th March 2021

North Hants 5th January 2021

Two night trip to Sandwich to play Princes & Royal Cinque Ports 21st – 23rd March 2021

If you are interested in playing in The Guildford Alliance this season please contact David at davidgalliance@hotmail.com / @gfordalliance or your club professional who will be able to help you. Ideally entry would be as a team of three – being club professional and two amateurs but if wish to enter individually I will always try to accommodate.

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RESCHEDULED CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COUNTY CARD MEETINGS (open to male affiliated Surrey golf club members) Having seen all County Championships and all but one County Card Meeting postponed due to Covid-19, Surrey County Golf Ltd are delighted to confirm the rescheduling of all these events.

It should be noted that the formats for all the Championships have been reduced in some form and full details can be found on the Surrey Golf Website.

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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP – DATES AND VENUES U16/U15 County Championship Tuesday 27th October Tyrrells Wood Golf Club/18 holes

Club Foursomes County Championship Friday 23rd October Reigate Hill Golf Club/36 holes

U18/U17 County Championship Thursday 29th October Tandridge Golf Club/18 holes

Amateur County Championship Friday & Saturday 25th & 26th September Woodcote Park Golf Club/36 holes/36 hole qualifying, top four play in semi-final, followed by final.

Colts’ County Championship Friday 16th October Clandon Regis Golf Club/18 holes Mid-Age County Championship Monday 19th October Worplesdon Golf Club/18 holes

Seniors’ Championship Thursday 8th October Betchworth Park Golf Club

COUNTY CARD MEETINGS – DATES AND VENUES Hankley Common Golf Club (4BBB) – Wednesday 7th October West Hill Golf Club – Tuesday 24th November

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urley Downs Golf Club was recently hailed in Golf Monthly for continual improvement of the course, especially the greens, former Ryder Cup Paul McGinley has praised the course, Surrey Golf chose it for the 2018 County Under-18 and 2019 County Amateur Championships, and, last year, Jack Nicklaus was so impressed with the club that he sent a special video message for its 125th anniversary.

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courses were shut for weeks, Purley Downs was closed for only three days.

As with all clubs, the Covid lockdown period was a worrying time. But thanks to the explosion of interest in golf, Purley Downs has seen a big jump in membership. This was aided by its policy of welcoming members of the public to walk the course during lockdown. Quite a few applied to join saying: “We’ve driven past your front door many times, but had no idea it was so beautiful.” Many of these are now fitting into one of the club’s numerous swindles, competitions and private social media groups to arrange games. The Ladies and Seniors sections are famous for their size and vigour, and there are thriving academies for all ages.

Finally, if your golf game is a little off, there is now a large indoor teaching studio. If it’s really off, you can always just enjoy the wildlife. Deer, red kites, and buzzards are invariably seen, and there is a rich flora including orchids and the rare wild tulip.

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SURREY LADIES ENGLISH GIRLS’ OPEN AMATEUR STROKE PLAY

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n a final day full of drama, Davina Xanh from Mendip Spring Golf Club emerged as the English Girls’ Open Amateur Stroke Play champion.

Xanh was thrilled to lift the trophy – but only after the third round was abandoned, the competition was reduced to 36 holes and she won a

dramatic play-off against Surrey’s Abbi Rowlands.

The schedule for the final day at Sandy Lodge Golf Club in Hertfordshire was for 36 holes of stroke play.

The tournament had already been reduced from 72 holes to 54 after play was wiped out because of rain on Tuesday.

However, after the morning round was completed the intervention of thunder and lightning and heavy rain made it impossible for all the competitors to finish the third and final round.

The arrival of rain and electrical activity proved to be particularly cruel on England girls’ squad player Lottie Woad.

The 16-year-old from Surrey had entered her final round four behind the leaders. An early flourish of birdies at

one, three, four, five and six from Woad meant she was able to gain control of the leaderboard with a flawless front nine.

As the leaders entered the back nine at around 5pm, the heavens opened, the field were called in and play was suspended.

Woad held a two-shot lead over Xanh at this point and Rowland was six-over for the week after racking up six bogeys in her final round.

But with the weather taking control, the course flooded and daylight fading there was no other option available but to scrap the third round and revert back to the details after 36 holes.

The play-off was settled when Xanh’s tee shot landed 10 feet from the pin and she holed out while Rowlands’ birdie attempt stayed above ground.

ENGLISH WOMEN’S STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP

FULLER CLAIMS A DESERVED TITLE A

nnabell Fuller has admitted she feels privileged to have been crowned English Women’s Open Amateur Stroke Play champion.

Rounds of 71, 68, 73 and 70 at Burnham and Berrow Golf Club left the 18-year-old six-under par for the week.

Fuller – a member at Roehampton Golf Club – finished three shots clear of nearest challenger Emma Allen. Allen finished four-over in her final round and three-under par for the week.

Fuller performed to a high standard in wet and windy conditions on the Somerset coast – including a 36-hole finale to the 72-hole stroke play event. Despite the challenging climate, she avoided big scores on her card, holed clutch putts and was deservedly left holding silverware after a testing day which saw the field play 36 holes.

“It’s amazing, I can’t express how amazing it feels,” said the Surrey golfer. “You come up here and you never really know what will happen. Only one person wins out of 120 or so it’s a great achievement.”

With torrential downpours, Fuller was one of only four players in the field who finished under par for the week. The others were Allen (-3), England and Essex player Lily May Humphreys and Gloucestershire’s Caley McGinty (both -1).

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SURREY JUNIORS ONE’S TO WATCH

The Kim brothers to practice without having to think about school work and concentrate on my golf.

Matthew: I don’t have that much homework at the moment, but when I do, I do it at the weekend before I go to golf so I can then focus on strategy and what I’m going to do on the course.

When did you start playing golf and who was your inspiration?

Kris: I started playing when I was 5-yearsold and my inspiration was my parents and Tiger Woods Matthew: I started playing when I was 5-years-old and my inspiration was my parents and Rory Mcllroy.

Do you have a favourite player and who would be in your dream fourball?

Kris: My favourite player is Tiger Woods and my dream fourball would be me, Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros and Gary Player Matthew: My favourite player is Rory Mcllroy and my dream fourball would be me, Rory Mcllroy, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka.

Are there specific areas of your game that you work on and how do you monitor your results to try and identify any concerns you have?

Kris: I would like to hit the ball longer, specifically with my driver.

Matthew: This season I would like to get my handicap down to 5 and play as many England tournaments as possible.

What advice would you give to young players starting on their journey in golf?

Kris: Enjoy it and play when you feel like playing, rather than forcing yourself to practice as that wont help with your golf and you wont be able to concentrate as well.

Matthew: I would tell them to try your hardest but it doesn’t matter if you don’t succeed, at least you never gave up.

Matthew: I would like to work on my chipping and putting also hitting long drives.

Chipping and putting is the most important thing in my golf as I could save a shot by holing my putt.

What are your goals for 2020 and beyond?

Kris: 2020 I would like to get my handicap down to 2-3 and eventually be No.1 in the world.

What have been your career highlights so far?

PLAYER PROFILES

Kris: In 2018 I won the Surrey U13 and U14 Championships. 2019 I played in the Reid trophy coming 45th place and won the Surrey U12 Championship.

Name: Kris Kim | Age: 12

Name: Matthew Kim | Age: 10

Club: Cuddington Golf Club

Club: Cuddington Golf Club

Handicap: 5.0

Handicap: 9.9

Competition wins/titles/placements

Competition wins/titles/placements

2018

2018

Matthew: 2018 First Hole In One. 2019 North Of England U12 Championship Nett Winner

c Surrey U12 Championship 2nd

c Surrey School Championship Winner

How often do you play/practice?

c Surrey U13 and U14 Championship Winner

c Cottesmore Junior Open U14 Handicap Winner

Kris: I practice every day, I also play on the course whenever the weather is nice

c Cottesmore Junior Open U14 Winner 2019

Matthew: I practice every day and play on the course whenever I can.

c Surrey U12 Championship Winner

Is finding time to play whilst managing school/work etc. difficult?

Kris: No because I go to a homework club and I find that really helps as I am then able

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c Surrey U13 and U14 Championship 2nd c North of England U12 Championship Winner c Made the cut in the Reid trophy and came 45th place

2019 c Surrey Rookie Tour c Shirley Park and Sutton Green handicap winner c North of England U12 Championship Nett Winner

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PRO TALK

Golf OFF SEASON

How to progress your game in the colder months with PGA Professional Sam Truman It’s been a funny year of golf. Just when people thought the golf season was about to start, everything slammed to a halt. Then began the national lockdown and most golfers subsequent hunt for a golf net for their garden. But finally, we were let back out on the golf courses and the industry has been really busy ever since.

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s the season winds down, it’s a great time to reflect on the year you’ve had. Even if you haven’t been able to play as much competitive golf, you can still analyse the casual rounds and practice sessions that you’ve been able to complete.

Once you’ve successfully reflected on the golf you’ve played over the summer months, there’s a few tasks that will be

really important to work through to help maximise your golf game over the colder months: CHECK YOUR CURRENT EQUIPMENT

This is an area that most golfers neglect, and sometimes neglect for a number of years in fact. If you are a golfer who plays multiple times a week and/or equally practice multiple times a week (especially off range mats) it’s vital that after every t tha It’s vital season of golf you get your after every season loft and lies checked (iron set and wedges). of golf you Most golfers are culprits d an t lof r get you of using the same clubs lies checked repeatably at the driving range. This means that select clubs in your bag get more usage than others, and subsequently more usage normally off a firm driving range mat. This can cause the loft of the club and the lie angle of the club to be

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affected. There’s no formula for how a club can move, but any change in loft and lie can directly affect how far the ball goes, where the face points and how the club interacts with the turf.

Check in with your local professional or fitting centre to arrange a loft and lie check before you starter your autumn and winter golf.

TRIAL AND TEST NEW EQUIPMENT Have you had the same set of clubs for multiple seasons? Have you struggled to part with a dated set of clubs?

I would encourage most golfers to try out some new equipment during the colder months. Start the process of

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PRO TALK

Find a PGA professional that can help construct a winter coaching programme

coaching plan you have the ability to refine the skills you currently possess and then also add new skills into your golfing tool box.

The winter months suit a consistent coaching plan. The weather often doesn’t suit as much play on the golf course, therefore it’s easier to allow more time to be allocated to the practice ground.

Go and find a PGA professional that can help construct a winter coaching programme.

you make potential swing changes easier to implement.

The process of building a better golfing body could be as simple as doing a few easy exercises at home on a regular basis and for some golfers they may also reach out to a personal trainer to help them with their physical goals (there are also specialised golf PT’s out there).

The winter months can be an incredibly productive time for some golfers. An effective winter plan can create such great momentum for when you re-enter back into competitive golf during the warmer months. I would always suggest you reach out to your local PGA professional if you are stuck as to how to proceed with a plan, they’ll always be willing to help.

BECOME MORE OF A GOLFING ATHLETE

seeing whether there’s an easy way of gaining distance or gaining control just by the equipment that you are using.

SET OUT A NEW COACHING PROGRAMME The winter months are a great time to implement a new coaching programme. By setting out a new

The winter months are also a great time to work on becoming a better golfer physically. By becoming either a stronger or more mobile version of yourself you open up the option of either gaining more club head speed and subsequently hitting the ball further, or by mobilising your body,

Sam Truman is a PGA Professional based at The Surrey Golf Lab, Reigate Hill Golf Club and is regarded as one of the best young performance coaches in the region.

Sam is able to provide clients with access to the most up to date golf coaching technology at one of the best practice facilities in the UK

Current roles include: • Performance Coach – Hugh Marr Golf • Surrey Boys (U12’s & U14’s) and Girls (U18’s) County Coach • Elite Academy Coach for Whitgift School

Clients are exposed to Trackman club and ball tracking and also the SAM Putt Lab Analysis System in the new indoor putting studio.

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@SamTrumanGolf Under the tutorship of European Tour Coach @SamTrumanGolf Hugh Marr, Sam prides himself in providing the best holistic coaching experiences for his E: SamTrumanGolf@gmail.com players. Sam works with all levels of golfers from the young aspiring junior all the way up to European tour professionals.

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SPOTLIGHT

West Surrey SPOTLIGHT ON

Few can doubt the beauty of West Surrey’s golf course – designed by W Herbert Fowler in 1910, his other notable courses include The Berkshire and Walton Heath.

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est Surrey Golf Club is a quiet and scenic parkland course, featuring attractive tree-lined fairways with wide and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside that is always maintained in superb condition and offers an enduring challenge to golfers of all abilities. It really is Surrey’s best kept secret.

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Set within 220 acres of the tranquil Surrey Hills countryside, this parkland course has USGA specification greens which allow free draining, thereby creating putting surfaces of the highest quality that remain playable all year round. They are impervious to the heaviest of rainstorms and are amongst the best in this county.

The watering system installed in 2002 has also enabled the greenkeeping staff to present fairways of a consistently high standard on all holes, whatever the summer weather.

Over the last four years the club has invested in hole improvements and bunker upgrades working with renowned course architect Ken Moodie. The careful changes implemented over the last few years have only added to the character of

the course and have strengthened the 6424-yard par 71 layout. Slope ratings for the White and Red tees is 128 and for the Yellow tees is 124.

The boundary of the estate is framed by open farmland running as far as the eye can see and this, combined with no main roads, railway nor any flightpath, means that peace and tranquillity reign as you enjoy your round.

The course itself winds slowly upwards towards its highest point 440 feet above sea level, around the 16th tee. From there, apart from a teasing climb to the 17th, it begins a gentle descent back to the clubhouse. The view from the 18th tee down to the clubhouse and over to the Hogs Back is one to remember.

The club itself has everything a member would want. A very welcoming,

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SPOTLIGHT

West Surrey is open throughout the year, welcomes lovers of the game, either as new members, visitors or society players. Come and discover our secret.

DISCOVER OUR SECRET...

Full details are available on the club’s website – www.wsgc.co.uk or, for a personal introduction please call Membership Secretary, Tara Cosser or Club Secretary, James Newman on 01483 421275.

friendly and warm atmosphere with a beautiful clubhouse and terrace overlooking the 18th green. Club roll-ups will form the main focus for friendly play at West Surrey post Covid-19 restrictions and will take place on most mornings and afternoons of the week. These roll-ups are completely open and are a wonderful way for new members to meet others and play some competitive golf.

In addition to Monthly Medals and Stablefords, there are summer weekend trophy competitions and winter and summer match play knockouts.

Ladies meet primarily on Tuesday mornings but also on Saturdays, which are alternate competition days and there is a match play practice and rollup on Thursdays during the winter. As well as Medals and Stablefords, ladies

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compete for a number of trophies and play friendly social matches against several local clubs.

The Junior Section seeks to provide youngsters with an early introduction to golf, to the fun and challenges it offers and the chance to learn the necessary playing skills as well as absorbing the culture of the game. All this within a supportive, safe and enjoyable environment. The club has the Golf Mark accreditation recognising the high level and standard of junior and beginner friendly golf facilities.

West Surrey boasts a busy, well stocked professional’s shop, run by Advanced PGA Head Professional Duncan Giblett, offering a wide range of products and services.

Practice facilities at the club include a covered teaching area, full length

driving range, putting green and short game practice area with chipping green and practice bunkers.

Adjacent to the 8th green, West Surrey has a wonderful half-way house for golfers needing sustenance after their first 8 holes. The team are on hand to provide breakfasts, an array of sandwiches, excellent homemade cakes and hot and cold beverages throughout the year, weather permitting in the winter. A visit to the ‘hut’, as the members call it, is a must; the hardest decision you have is what delights to choose from.

You will find our extensively refurbished clubhouse a warm and inviting location with friendly welcoming staff, a pleasant wellappointed bar, fantastic catering in the bar and air-conditioned dining room and a very comfortable lounge.

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PSYCHOLOGY

CHANGE YOUR PHYSIOLOGY, AND THE WAY YOU FEEL! LEARN TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONAL GAME

A quick fix to feeling confident with Jamie Burrows, golf psychologist and mindset coach

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hen we experience emotions our brain chemistry changes which in turn triggers physiological changes.

For example, when we feel threatened or worried, our brains trigger what is known as the ‘fight or flight response’. Adrenaline and cortisol are produced and released into the bloodstream. These stress hormones cause our bodies to undergo several, rapid physiological changes. Our heart rate increases, our breathing rates increase and our muscles tighten – the body prepares for either fight or flight. These changes ensure we are at our peak physical condition to meet the threat.

By taking on the physical characteristics of confidence, we can trick our brains into producing the necessary brain chemistry to feel confident.

For thousands of years, the fight or flight response has been highly beneficial to humans – it has kept us safe from predators. But when we are playing golf and begin to feel fearful or stressed, this response is extremely unhelpful. Tightened muscles and higher breathing is not what we need when we need to hit a narrow fairway or hole a vital 4 footer.

The sequence is experience threat – chemicals released – physiology changes. But it also works backwards!

Just as our brain chemistry directly impacts our physiology, our physiology can also impact our brain chemistry.

Studies show when people who do not experience anxiety mimic the physical

characteristics of an anxious person, shoulders hunched forward, arms held in front of them, head down with short, shallow breathing, their levels of cortisol and adrenalin increase. Whilst mimicking the physiology of someone confident. Shoulders back, feet apart, chin up with low deep breathing, reduces stress chemicals and increase the levels of serotonin, a chemical that makes us feel happy. By taking on the physical characteristics of confidence, we can trick our brains into producing the necessary brain chemistry to feel confident.

TRY IT FOR YOURSELF...

Take a few minutes to think about what your physiology is like when you’re at your most confident (it doesn’t have to be on the course).

Where are your shoulders in relation to your ears, are you relaxed, how is your breathing and where are you breathing from, is there anything else in your body that you can notice?

Now you’re aware of what confident physiology is for you, when you’re feeling stressed, fearful, under-pressure, or anything that isn’t confident, simply take on your physiology of confidence and notice how you feel differently.

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BACK ON COURSE! THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A PROFESSIONAL GOLFER DURING AND POST-LOCKDOWN David Boote

As with most people, it has been a difficult time for us professional golfers over the past few months. With a global sporting lockdown and many countries issuing travel restrictions, the usual circus of the golf tours has meant there have been no competitive professional golf since February.

The Tour has been very cautious in its return to golf, keeping the players, caddies and staff safe from the Covid-19 virus. Thankfully, we are now back to playing competitive golf and in July we were playing in Austria where there were two co-sanctioned

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events between the Challenge and European tours.

Austria has had very few cases recently, but there were still strict rules and testing procedures at both events.

To get into Austria in the first place we needed proof of a negative COVID test within 96 hours prior to arrival. We were also tested before the event and not allowed on site until we had tested negative. We were also tested in between the two events. Having a cotton swab stuck up your nose and in the back of the throat is not the most comfortable feeling but, in the end, nobody tested

positive and the whole two weeks felt very safe. It was nice in the evenings to eat out in restaurants and catch up with some my golfing friends-something we were only just coming to terms within the UK at the time.

It felt great to get back to competitive golf, and it certainly beats hitting balls into a net in the garden which was my reality during the lockdown!

The lockdown did have its positives, and gave me a chance to rest up and work on my technique in a period of time where I could work on some

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technical aspects without having to get ready for any upcoming tournaments.

The time ended up being very useful and my swing is in a better place now than it was before the lockdown.

I was a tad slow in looking into golf nets online so ended up throwing an old carpet and two rugs over a set of goal posts to hit shots into. Whilst this did the job well, one would have to assume that Rory Mcllroy was probably better prepared for the lockdown.

Anyway, apart from a couple of stray balls my family was relatively safe!

The one thing tougher to work on

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was my short game, which is normally one of the sharpest parts of my game.

I did plenty of chipping in the garden, but there is no substitute for chipping onto a real green surface and judging how the ball will react. This was noticeable post-lockdown, but luckily, I was able to put a lot of work in at my home club, Walton Heath.

My short game still wasn’t as sharp as I’d want it on my return to competitive golf in Austria, and that cost me a few shots, but it was fun competing again and being back out there battling with my peers. I finished

tied 44th in the Austrian Open and then tied 39th in the Euram Bank Open. It was positive to make both cuts and get 8 competitive rounds under my belt.

Our next event on the Challenge tour is the Northern Ireland Open.

We then have a good run of events planned, including another cosanctioned event at the Open de Portugal in September. @davidboote123

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GOLF FITNESS

YEARS OF ‘GOLF PAIN’...GONE! When 64-year-old keen golfer, Chris Kirk was assessed at the Back and Joint Pain Centre in Caterham, for lower back and foot pain, that was ruining his golf, the last thing he expected was to be told both issues were caused by the faulty posture in his feet!

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hris’s golfing buddy and friend had suggested seeing Dr Les Bailey, a leading physical therapist, as he had resolved the almost identical issues for him some months previously.

He looked at the clinic website and was encouraged by reading over 400 testimonials from past patients.

Visiting the clinic and Dr Bailey seeing his general posture and foot gait, within seconds Dr Bailey accurately showed HIM where the pain was.

Past practitioners he had seen had only ever temporarily treated symptoms, this time he was treated for the cause.

He was prescribed the clinics specialist prescription orthotics, using a method honed over 35 years’ experience in the field, by Dr Les Bailey.

“After a short period of wearing them in my usual shoes and golf shoes and a little treatment, I went to the driving range. I hit 300 balls and had absolutely no problems with my back, either then or the following day, before I would have been ‘stiff as a board’ for at least two days afterwards!

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I’m now hitting the ball further, as my swing feels so much easier and more flexible. The foot orthotics are working really well, I don’t have any more pain, even after four hours around the golf course carrying my clubs!

I’m definitely enjoying my golf so much more now. Before I just got used to the aches and pains and assumed

I’d have to put up with these given my ripe old age of 64! I didn’t realise how debilitating this was, especially, on the back 9 holes. I would struggle with my swing because my side or back ached, or I’d find it painful to walk, which meant I lost concentration and invariably, my score suffered over the closing holes. Les helped me so much.”

Dr Les Bailey has over 42 years experience in the physical therapy field.

He treats all types of musculoskeletal issues, with patients ranging from age three to over 90.

He is the author of the best selling book The Layman’s Guide To Foot and Heel Pain and has appeared on television and in the national press with his unique work in foot biomechanics.

The clinic offers, manipulation, shockwave, shortwave, laser, ultrasound, interferential, biomechanics and orthotics, NLP/hypnotherapy, sports massage and acupuncture.

For further information: T: 01883 341949/ 0780 141 8080 | E: drlesbailey@yahoo.co.uk www.backandjointpaincentredrlesbailey.co.uk 175 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NU

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GOLF BREAKS

PRINCE’S

GREAT TO PLAY

Winter courses W

inter golf can certainly be challenging, but the cold weather doesn’t mean you have to pack away those clubs just yet!

Wrap up warm and enjoy our guide to some of the best courses to play during the winter months.

Weybrook Park Golf Club in Hampshire: The rolling landscape, superb layout and naturally free-

draining, makes Weybrook Park one of the finest all weather courses in the South of England. Always full 18 holes in play with no temporary greens, no trolley bans and no muddy trousers which makes the chalk based course guaranteed all year round golf on well-tended fairways and manicured greens.

There are excellent practice facilities with a driving range, putting green,

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pitching area and greenside bunkers to help fine tune your game prior to your round. If you require a few tips and hints then the experienced pro-shop team are also on hand to help.

The friendly and welcoming clubhouse also offers all the necessary amenities including a second floor bar and restaurant which is open to the members and the public alike. www.weybrookpark.co.uk Ganton: Ranked in the top 30 of Europe’s Championship courses, has hosted many national and international tournaments and is a perfect place to play golf.

Nestling in the Vale of Pickering, east of York and a few miles from the coastal resort of Scarborough, a day at Ganton is a day to remember.

The terrain is sandy and gently undulating – a blend of links and heathland. The fairways are firm and fast. The bunkers are cunningly placed and sometimes cavernous – and the greens are perfection, in summer and winter alike. www.gantongolfclub.com

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The rolling landscape, superb layout and naturally free-draining soil, makes Weybrook Park in Hampshire one of the finest all weather courses in the South of England

WINTER 2020/21 OR SUMMER 2021 SOCIETY OFFER: Book any midweek golf society from our brochure c Organiser plays FREE 12 Players or more c 1 player & organiser play FREE 20 players or more c 2 player & organiser play FREE 30 players or more c Plus receive a 4 ball trial round before your day and a 4 ball voucher to use as a prize

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GOLF BREAKS Broadstone Golf Club: The club boasts that it’s the number one golf course in Dorset and offers a wide range of facilities for members and visitors alike to enjoy.

Broadstone is set in glorious countryside and is one of the finest examples of an unspoilt heathland golf course in the South of England, and deservedly sits in the Top 100 golf courses in the UK. Within 250 acres of rolling terrain, the fairways run freely and separately through superb natural heathland with its swathes of heather, pine, gorse and rhododendrons. Several holes offer magnificent views for miles around. www.broadstonegolfclub.com Prince’s Golf Club: While steeped in history, Prince’s Golf Club offers all that is best in modern championship links golf in an idyllic coastal setting.

A host of Local Final Qualifying for The Open Championship from 2018 to 2022, Prince’s also co-hosted The Amateur Championship in 2013 and 2017.

Prince’s Golf Club has 27 holes, practice facilities and a centrally located clubhouse. Helpful, attentive and informative staff are on hand to cater for your needs. They also offer wonderful bedroom accommodation in the Lodge with views over Sandwich Bay and Royal St. George’s

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EPSOM as well as dining in the 2AA Rosette Brasserie on the Bay. www.princesgolfclub.co.uk Purley Downs: Set on free draining chalk based downland, which means it has fantastic playing conditions both in the summer and winter. In fact even in a winter as wet as 2013-14, play was possible every day. Thanks to recent investment, the greens are fast and

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true, but the many subtle undulations and slopes provide a challenge to golfers of every level.

As you traverse the course you will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, with a fascinating array of flora and fauna. Then as you turn a corner you will find some of the finest views over London. From the highest vantage points you have a wonderful panoramic view across the city, taking in sights such as Wembley Stadium, the London Eye, the Shard, Gherkin and Canary Wharf. www.purleydowns.co.uk Epsom: This is a friendly club with a 131-year heritage, founded in 1889. It warmly welcomes new members and visitors. Its 18 holes are unique, offering a challenge for golfers of all abilities, and the undulations of the greens have made them legendary in the area, testing even the smoothest of putters.

Situated on the top of the North Downs, golfers experience stunning panoramic views of London’s skyline and because the subsoil of the course is chalk it benefits from great drainage and is seldom affected by rain, making it one of the driest winter courses in Surrey, often open when others are not. www.epsomgolfclub.co.uk

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WELCOME TO

WALES If you’re looking for legendary golf, golf courses in Wales are undoubtedly among the best in the world.

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elsh show stopping golf experiences come in all shapes and sizes, from walking in the footsteps of Ryder Cup heroes and Open-winning superstars at internationally renowned championship courses, to the thrill of discovering one of the many hidden gems dotted around the coast and countryside. Whichever Welsh Golf Course you choose to play, you’ll find the same warm welcome and unstuffy attitude that’s the essence of what we call ‘golf as it should be’.

3 COURSES NOT TO BE MISSED...

ABERDOVEY: A classic links golf course and rated as one of the top 3 courses in Wales. The club was founded in 1892 and its first captain was none other than Bernard Darwin, a top amateur golfer who played in the first Walker Cup match. Former Masters champion, Ian Woosnam and his Ryder Cup Vice Captain, Peter Baker are honorary members here.

The course lies just outside the popular resort of Aberdovey and features the traditional links in-andout formation and an ever-present wind. The clubhouse was re-built in 1998 and also comprises six twin bedded rooms onsite to compliment the championship course. www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk LLANDRINDOD WELLS GOLF CLUB: Designed by 6 times Open Champion Harry Vardon, and 5 times Open Champion James Braid, Nationally renowned Llandrindod Wells Golf Club is one of Wales’ most loved golf courses. It provides a challenging test of golf in a breathtaking setting in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the Principality. The undulating fairways and fast true greens are all that would be expected of a championship quality course. Combine this with the stunning views and you have the perfect golfing location. The course

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Aberdovey has been voted in the top 3 Inland courses in Wales www.lwgc.co.uk THE GOWER GOLF CLUB: Minutes from the M4 and Swansea, yet located on the stunning Gower Peninsula, Gower Golf Club offers a whole host of attractions for golfers and nongolfers alike.

The facilities include an 18 hole golf course set on rolling countryside, practice and tuition facilities, covered practice bays, wedding suite (with civil licence), overnight accommodation and the ‘Beacons’ restaurant.

The 18 hole golf course is the backdrop for all the activities at Gower. It was designed by the highly respected Donald Steel and has been overlaid onto rolling countryside to create a spectacular challenge utilising every available feature. It has been the foundation of the enthusiastic & committed members club. www.gowergolf.co.uk

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Aberdovey Golf Club CHAMPIONSHIP LINKS GOLF SINCE 1892

One of the best of its kind anywhere in the country...

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Green fees from £30pp Stay & Play from £69pp

Coffee/tea, bacon roll & 18 holes followed by chefs Dish of the Day

Only £30.00pp Oct/Nov! HARRY VARDON & JAMES BRAID DESIGNED Golf Manager & Pro-Shop Tel: 01597 822247 Club Office & Catering Tel: 01597 823873 Email: info@lwgc.co.uk

CALL OR BOOK ONLINE www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk Tel: 01654 767493 Email: sec@aberdoveygolf.co.uk

PUTT LIKE A PRO Hole more putts with the Align Up ball marker

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c The cut out portion means that you will always replace the ball in the correct position. c 2" long and made from a metal alloy and finished with a powder coat giving a quality ceramic feel. c Conforms to the rules of golf. c When you have finished lining up the ball marker, you can stand back and see exactly where the line is aiming before you line up the ball with the marker. c Supplied with a black velvet pouch.

The peace and tranquillity of Stover Golf Club, located on the edge of Newton Abbot is a convenient treat for golfers in the south west, with easy access from the A38 and M5. The course is one of the best parkland courses in the south west and features a wide variety of holes, elevation change, mature trees, streams and picturesque ponds

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Bovey Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6QQ T: 01626 352460 E: secretary@stovergolfclub.co.uk www.stovergolfclub.co.uk

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GOLF BREAKS

GET BACK INTO THE

SWING OF THINGS IN MONS, BELGIUM

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Feel like you could do with a golf break? A nice little trip with your friends somewhere safe? How about a place with a couple of championship courses, epic green landscape, good food, plenty of ‘after golf refreshments’ and even some culture – if your friend insists...?

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f the answer is yes then consider the town of Mons. It’s the perfect option for getting back into the swing of things, post lockdown.

Travelling by car is one of the safest ways to travel. Less than two hours’ drive from Calais also means that you will have time to settle into your hotel, and plan your next two days of golf, around a couple of Belgian Beers – naturally.

Enjoy challenging courses from renowned Tom Simpson to more recent design of Tom McAuley. There’s something for every ability in the region as well as an opportunity to alternate between past and present design in one trip.

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m Mons Memorial Museu

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SO, HERE’S THE SUGGESTION: Start with Mons as your base. That way you can add beer, history and cultural experience to your trip. Within two hours’ drive from Calais you’ll be enjoying a refreshing brew surrounded by the great architecture and lively atmosphere of the Grand Place.

The city oozes history Mons

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We recommend you make time to visit the Mons Memorial Museum

which will provide a fascinating visit for all those interested in our wartime past with its multi-sensory elements throwing you back into the heavy atmosphere of WW1 and WW2.

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Mont Garni GC

Set in the heart of nature, golf packages in Wallonia makes social distancing easy...

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Mont Garni GC, with its immense sense of peace and harmony is the course where nature reigns supreme.

The 18-hole course designed by Irish Architect Tom McAuley stretches across a varied 150-hectare estate is surrounded by rich woodland (par 73, length 6,331 m). It is one of the longest in Belgium. The first and last 6 holes are located in the woods, whereas the other 6 are in fields. Even

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the most experienced are challenged by the trees and large ponds that push you to the limits of your game.

Royal Hainaut GC was first set up by one of the best international architects, the original and eccentric Tom Simpson.

Old and new design combine perfectly to offer two generations of golf in one day. It provides 27 challenging holes that dip and wind

through peaceful woodland offering three nine-hole loops translating into three terrains: ‘Les Bruyères’ (heather); ‘Le Quesnoy’ and ‘Les Etangs’ (Ponds).

Accuracy not length is the key to doing well here with the aim to keep the balls out of pines trees and undulating heathland as well as the challenge of accurate driving in the hillier areas and sand traps.

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GOLF BREAKS

in Mons, Belgium

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MARTIN’S DREAM HOTEL This one of a kind hotel was originally a refuge for the Sisters of Bélian. Two centuries later, it combines the ecclesiastical elements of its former history with pop art modernity in the form of its gastronomy, décor, service and wellbeing. Hotel has a private car park (supplement) and is just 8 min walk to the square.

From £255pp

VAN DER VALK MONS CONGRES HOTEL

UTOPIA HOTEL (OUTSIDE TOWN)

Super modern with everything an urban traveller’s heart could desire the Congres offers a perfect hi-tech compliment to the wild nature of Wallonia. Great city views, a cool open kitchen restaurant and a sunny terrace for social distancing are great plus points. Ample free parking space, located behind the station about 15 min walk to the square.

Calm, contemporary and atmospheric, this cool hotel offers another super modern accommodation option surrounded by lush green gardens and ponds. Enjoy a healthy seasonal menu in the restaurant, the sunny terrace and relaxing swimming pool and wellbeing treatments. Free parking, 15 min drive from square.

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ALL BREAKS INCLUDE: 2 nights B & B ( twin room ) • 2 rounds per person – Royal Hainaut & Mont Garni Eurotunnel crossing (based on 4 people per car) • Entrance to Mons Memorial Museum Tel: 01494 875 164 | admin@agolfingexperience.com | www.agolfingexperience.co.uk

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DAY LONG FRESHNESS This sporty top from Ellesse is just perfect for on or off course activities and will ensure you stay at the top of your game thanks to the technologies used. The antibacterial fabric and moisture wicking properties will keep you fresh all day long and the design will remain timeless day after day. www.americangolf.co.uk

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UNLEASH YOUR SPEED The Men’s SuperSpeed Golf Training System is the perfect way to add up to 30 more yards to your drive! Coupled with the complimentary online video instruction series, this system will help you increase the speed and power of your golf swing by 5% to 8% in as little as 4-6 weeks of regular practice. Get ready to bomb the ball off the tee and leave your competitors in the dust!

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£209.99 www.SuperSpeedGolf.com or call 07876 598041

PREMIUM ENHANCEMENT The latest golf ball range from HONMA includes a new premium 4-piece urethane ball – called the X4 – featuring the softest core ever made by the brand. It joins an improved 3-piece TW-X and a new TW-S ball, plus a 2-piece A1 ball.

The latest balls in the HONMA golf ball range are available at the following RRPs: X4 - £44.95/e49.95 per dozen; TW-X & TW-S – £26.00/ e29.95 per dozen; A1 – £15.95/ e18.95 per dozen. www.honmagolf.com

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There’s ‘smart’, and then there’s drop-dead gorgeous. Meet the new SkyCaddie LX5C (Ceramic) GPS Smart Watch.

The SkyCaddie LX5C GPS Smart Watch retails for just £349.95, including a three-year premium Worldwide Membership. It joins the LX5 (£299.95), SX400 (£299.95) and SX500 (£379.95) in the 2020 SkyCaddie family. www.skycaddie.co.uk

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STEP UP YOUR GAME The Cadyboo Golf Towel is a premium product that has proven indispensable on and off the green by helping you improve your physical and mental game, all resulting from a sophisticated craftsmanship process. A leakproof outer-shell double-stitched with high-grade vegan leather retains water in the interior microfibre lining. Wet the towel and pop it in your pocket, it will be ready for your perfect putt. Fashionable, sleek, and more reliable than a human caddie, the Caddyboo Golf Towel is your new favourite golf companion that keeps you confident and relaxed at all times.

Free worldwide shipping. Normal price £27 (e30), COVID-19 discount £18.92. www.caddyboo.co

100% BIODEGRADABLE Brand Fusion International, Europe’s leading golf equipment distributor, is expanding its collection of sustainable products available to pro shop retailers by introducing 100% biodegradable bamboo tees sold in 100% biodegradable packaging. c Fully biodegradable bamboo tees and packaging c Range of heights available c Great for golf – great for the planet! c Extremely durable c 47mm (50 tees per pack), 69mm (40 tees per pack), 83mm (30 tees per pack)

ENDANGERED SPECIES Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is introducing a limited-edition leather sneaker among its latest golf shoe range for women linked to the conservation of one of the world’s rarest animals – the highly distinctive King Cheetah.

The King Cheetah sneaker is available at a RRP of £179.95 from selected retail outlets and the brand’s web shop at www.ducadelcosma.com

£2.99 www.brandfusionltd.co.uk

HIGH PERFORMANCE

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The Ping Ladies Glow Jacket is a wind and water-resistant hybrid jacket with diamond printed panels to provide protection from extreme weather on the sleeves and body.

The Ping Mens Norse S2 Zoned Jacket is engineered for core warmth and wind protection in cold weather with SensorWarm™ technology and pushes the boundaries in lightweight winter performance.

Engineered with SensorWarm™ technology for cold weather, the Glow Jacket also features a water-resistant stretch fleece for freedom of movement, as well as a premium metallic silver front zip and two front pockets.

Featuring PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation with Cross CoreTM technology for ultra-lightweight warmth and breathability without bulk. It also features a quilted upper front and back body design with a two-way centre front zip and new zip puller.

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REVIEW

CLEAN YOUR BALLS...

I love to play golf and for as long as I have there’s always been one universal problem... clean balls!

I normally find myself on the putting surface marking my ball, then look at it and inspect for dirt. Here lies the dilemma that every golfer has faced, you see dirt. There’s a few options... wiping the ball down your trousers or the old ‘lick and wipe’ technique has always been a firm favourite, but with chemicals and God knows what on the greens and the fond memory of the sign by the first tee at Woodcote Park GC that read “don’t lick your balls” from my junior days, etched in my brain, these options are best left in the past.

Do I leave the putting surface with ball in hand and wander back to my bag/trolley and use the towel? But, that’s 40 yards away and I’m to putt first! Or do I just casually throw the

ball to my caddy and let him clean it and throw it back? Now, I have never had a caddy in my life and let’s face it, you most likely don’t either.

At last I have another option and one that isn’t going to cost me 10% of my winnings from the Saturday swindle with the lads.

Caddyboo is here to help save the day with a convenient handy size wallet that fits neatly in your pocket. It contains a small microfibre towel and brush – no longer will I be frantically scraping with my finger nail trying in vain to remove a mark.

This innovation is brilliantly designed and super handy, just wet the microfibre towel, squeeze out the excess water and away you go. The wetness remains inside the wallet and is on hand for every time you need it, along with a handy little brush that’s fused with the wallet for the most

stubborn of ground in dirt. It even has a magnetic section to attach your ball marker.

If only it carried my golfbag! A ‘must’ purchase accessory.

RRP £27, on offer at £18.92 www.caddyboo.co

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ELECKTROCLEAN’S ANTI-VIRAL SOLUTION

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he scale and impact of the COVID-19 crisis are unprecedented, and it remains unclear how long the COVID threat will affect the way we run our clubs and facilities. Indeed, some scientists are saying we could be well into 2021 before it dissipates.

Even without COVID, there are many dangerous and debilitating viruses which spread quickly in shared spaces, such as gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A, E.coli, influenza, chickenpox and meningitis.

Can we rely on others to keep the ‘new normal’ up once the Coronavirus takes a back seat?

According to ‘Statista’, 68% of golfers are over 50, and 42% of those are over 60, so we have to consider that many members may fall into the vulnerable category, which

puts management teams under even more pressure to create anti-virus environments.

Facilities beyond the course itself, such as changing rooms, the clubhouse and restaurants are a significant pull for members as well as substantial revenue streams for the clubs. Club managers are now faced with the task of finding non-toxic, eco-friendly anti-viral protections for these high-traffic areas.

Mick Nelson, of Elecktroclean, who has developed a 90-day anti-viral solution which combines electrostatic application with a world-class antimicrobial coating, says “there are so many alternatives on the market, it can be daunting for managers to find reliable, safe and affordable options. It is important to verify the solutions toxicity and waste disposal

requirements, alongside its resilience, especially for heavy use touchpoints.”

Woodcote Park Golf Club is one of many who have taken a stand against viruses with the elecktroclean solution. General Manager, Michael O’Brien, says “in both product and service elecktroclean offer excellence.

It gives my team and members extra peace of mind.

Keep your club SAFE with Elecktroclean’s anti-viral solution Electrostatic cleaning services sanitising homes, sports clubs, schools gyms and offices.

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10 St Margarets Road, Hooley Surrey CR5 3RB 0800 020 9131

07860 527147

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IT'S NOT JUST OUR GOLF THAT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

Perthshire offers spectacular scenery, outstanding value, a fantastic choice of accommodation and an amazing variety of activities and attractions. With a guaranteed friendly welcome, you'll fall in love with Perthshire... a truly authentic Scottish golf experience.

GOLF CONCIERGE As individual as you

Sablier Golf is a unique and exclusive golf concierge service, offering bespoke golf experiences and tours to golf enthusiasts. We pride ourselves on offering world-class service from star t to finish.

Time is our biggest luxury and by letting us take the stress and time out of organising a unique golf tour or holiday you will have time to focus on what’s impor tant – playing golf.

Email: info@sabliergolf.co.uk | Tel: 01453 498042 © 2020 Sablier Golf Ltd, 14a Wortley Rd, Wotton-Under-Edge GL12 7JU

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Unique Golf Experiences Tailor-made for you

An enriched lifestyle starts at

CHARTERS VILLAGE East Grinstead, West Sussex

G R A DW E L L PA R K South Chailey, East Sussex

ELMBRIDGE VILLAGE Cranleigh, Surrey Being part of a community is what retirement living is all about. At our villages we’ve created a community with an emphasis on living your best life, however you choose.

Enjoy all that’s on offer, including; • Stunning communal facilities, including a restaurant and bar • Resident led social activities and interest clubs • Beautifully appointed 1 & 2 bedroom homes for sale and rent Place yourself perfectly for retirement living, call our friendly team on 01372 383950. www.retirementvillages.co.uk facebook.com/retirementvillages

CONTROL

YOUR CLIMATE

ADAPT TO THE EVER-CHANGING CLIMATES WITHOUT COMPROMISING COMFORT OR PERFORMANCE, WITH THE PLAYABILITY AND VERSATILITY THAT YOU DEMAND.

SENSORCOOL, SENSORWARM AND SENSORDRY ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION IN THE UK.

WHATEVER THE WEATHER.