Well done to Sean Brocklehurst for becoming a member of the Young Greenkeepers Committee. This group of pro-active, enthusiastic greenkeepers help other young people within the greenkeeping industry to reach their potential and achieve their goals.
Here is Sean pictured with his peers. (Second in from the right hand side).
Harry Clarke
A bit of fun.. Harry Clarke was contemplating buying a beanie hat to keep his head warm in this cold weather. I said it is a must as you lose 40 - 45 percent of your body heat from your head. So he purchased this Harpenden Common Logo hat and made a difference to his golf to as he took the money off his playing partners!
Quote 'Harry 45' to receive a FREE pack of hand warmers when purchasing any winter warmers including:
I attended a fantastic seminar last week delivered by Golf Roots injunction with the Golf Foundation and the Herts Golf Partnership. It was directed at Professionals encouraging new people into golf. This includes Men, Ladies and Juniors. So keep an eye on new group classes we will be creating.
If you are interested in learning golf in a group please click here and express your interest.
In-store Display
As some of you may have seen we have invested in a new 40" TV in the shop. This TV displays adverts from custom fitting to the latest instore product information. These adverts are directly linked to my website. If you have not had a look at it click here to check out all the latest deals and on goings on my website. If you had a trip away recently or you would like express a success story at Harpenden Common please send me a picture. I will then take some at random and display them instore.
Here are some of the slides that are currently on the TV.
Junior Academy Starts Next Week
The Rob Leonard Junior Golf Academy is a fantastic 12 week golf school that is not only extremely fun and technically informative but also educates all the young golfers etiquette and behaviour that is expected at the golf club. It's not only a sport it is a lifestyle.
This academy as you have probably seen is very popular with 8 weekly sessions taking place. Sessions include an under 5's session and a Girls Only session as well as the mixed sessions of all ages. All groups are filling up fast so contact us ASAP to book your place, parent or child doesn't have to be a member to attend this fantastic academy.
First session is FREE. If you are interested or have a friend or relative who would like to find out more information click here. Alternatively email me directly and I will arrange a free taster session.
Well done to the Ladies Section on winning their first match of the year against Redbourn Golf Club.
From Left to right top to bottom. Gill Hanson, Karen Ellam, Jo Reed, Linda Nicoll and Jane Walters.
Karen said 'Despite all of us having to give shots, we managed a 3.5 to 1.5 win which we are very pleased with and look forward to the next round.'
Well done Ladies great start to the season against tough opposition..
Our very own Custom Fit Expert Josh Emerton went for a custom fitting at Callaway Head Quarters last week. As shown here. This service is open to any of our customers. It's a great way to have the whole Callaway experience.
This service is not only offered by Callaway as all of the manufactures offer this. If you are interest please contact me here.
If not book your very own Custom Fit Experience with the experts here at Harpenden Common.
Custom Fit Info
As you know we really promote custom fitting here at Harpenden Common Golf Club. In this section I will show you how important the spin rate is one the driver. Spin rate is the amount of backspin created or revolutions per minute (RPM). It all depends on your launch angle and swing speed.
However a typical example is below, this player will swing it the same speed at approximately 90mph-100mph with a ball speed or launch speed at 140 mph. Launch angle at 11 degrees. Let's see the difference..
- Low spin rate at 1000 rpm carry 181 yards total 225 yards - Optimum spin rate 3000 rpm carry 219 yards total 230 yards - High spin rate 5000 rpm carry 214 yards total 218 yards
As you can see here. The low spin rate will dramatically reduce your carry distance and especially in the winter or soft ground you will be losing a lot more distance.
Optimum spin rate will have a good amount of carry and added run. The higher spin rate reaches a higher total ball flight therefore wind will be factor also the ball will lose run.
These figures have been taken with the FlightScope optimizer so no added technology has been added in. If you are interested in finding out more or to have a fitting with your current clubs contact us here.
Fittings are charged at £25 for that you receive a full custom fit, advice on your current equipment and advice on how to get the most out of your equipment.
Enjoy the rest of the newsletter and have a great weekend.
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Sean Brocklehurst 
Quote 'Harry 45' to receive a FREE pack of hand warmers when purchasing any winter warmers including: 
As some of you may have seen we have invested in a new 40" TV in the shop. This TV displays adverts from custom fitting to the latest instore product information. These adverts are directly linked to my website. If you have not had a look at it click here to check out all the latest deals and on goings on my website. If you had a trip away recently or you would like express a success story at Harpenden Common please send me a picture. I will then take some at random and display them instore. 
The Rob Leonard Junior Golf Academy is a fantastic 12 week golf school that is not only extremely fun and technically informative but also educates all the young golfers etiquette and behaviour that is expected at the golf club. It's not only a sport it is a lifestyle. 
Our very own Custom Fit Expert Josh Emerton went for a custom fitting at Callaway Head Quarters last week. As shown here. This service is open to any of our customers. It's a great way to have the whole Callaway experience. %201.jpg)
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As you can see here. The low spin rate will dramatically reduce your carry distance and especially in the winter or soft ground you will be losing a lot more distance. 
