Are golfers fore-going safety?

It's time for a rant. From our very first adventures onto a golf course we're encouraged, not demanded, to scream 'fore' if our ball is going off line. We've all had to do it, both for ourselves and playing partners, when we see a miss-hit flying towards another golfer on the course who we're frantically hoping would just move out of the way.

So why is it that when the tour pros skew one left or right, where hundreds of spectators are lined up along the edge of the rough, do they not see the importance of shouting 'fore'? Take Pat Perez for example. On Sunday he saw a stray tee shot clatter into the head of a spectator on the 12th, before firing another loose drive into the leg of another spectator on the 15th. And guess what - no shout of 'fore' on either occasion.

Perez isn't in the minority either, it happens far too often. Shane Lowry's tweet (seen above) hits the nail on the head. Let's hope more players follow his mindset.

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The Joe Pep Matchplay Pairs World Cup 

This is your last chance to enter this year's Joe Pep Matchplay Pairs World Cup. The events will run as follows:

• We will need 36 pairs - drawn into 12 groups of 3 teams.
• Group winners and the four best group runners-up will progress to the last 16 knockout stage.
• Semi-finals and Finals will be played as an away day at a neutral course with the green fee and travel included.

£20 per pair - sign-up in the pro shop today. Entries close next Tuesday, 28 February. Matches to be played at ¾ difference.

 

Time to get a grip...

We are pleased to announce that we are now launching our ever popular MOT promotion where we will re-grip your 7-iron FREE of charge with one of the latest Golf Pride grips. This is designed to show you the benefits you can make from changing your grips, and also the benefits of using a grip fitted specifically for you by your PGA Professionals.

This offer is limited to the first 25 golfers, so make sure you drop in with your 7-iron next time you are down at the club.

Clearance Sale

This weekend in the pro shop we are going to running a Clearance Sale on some of last year's clothing ranges with up to 50% OFF retail prices. So why not pop in and see us and grab yourself a bargain or two in the process.