John Brawn Success
Here is John over the moon with his new driver as last Sunday he shot a gross 69 with 7 birdies! John currently plays off of 5 however I think with this score he will be getting reduced soon. John had a customer fitting session with Josh and was fitted for the new Callaway Fusion driver. John had this to say "the fitting is well worth doing, it's definitely helped my game." Thanks John and well done Josh another goal reached with John being a happy customer and improving your game.
If you are serious about your game click here to book a custom fit session or gapping analysis.
We use the term 'gapping' or 'have you been gapped' quiet a lot in these newsletters but what does it actually mean?
Over to you Josh...
Josh Emerton Head of Custom Fitting "Well gapping is a must if you want to improve your game. A lot of you may have a distance measuring device. However, without knowing how far you hit every club in your bag it is a pointless product. The gapping process starts with a few warm up shots then we go through your whole bag. We use the help of our high tech photogenic measuring device and software analyse to review the carry and total distance of each club from your shortest club in your bag to your longest. Then I will create a tag for you to take home which you will hang on your golf bag. The tag will state your average carry and total distance of every club. So when you have a specific distance to the flag you know what club to hit rather than guessing it."
In addition Josh has also put a video together demonstrating how the Gapping process works.
Please click here or on the image to take a look.
Thanks for that Josh.
Like I say if you are serious about your game and goals click here to book a session.
Past Captain Lesson
Don Engstom our outgoing Captain had one last lesson before going to South Africa for 3 months. Like all my lessons including Don I offer the added benefit of reviewing your lesson on video.
This is a great asset to take away with you if you are struggling or you would like conformation of what we have been working on.
Anyway here is Don in fine form perfecting his draw.
Good luck in South Africa Don.
January Sale
We have a January Sale going on at the moment with £20 OFF any bag in stock over £100 and selected clothing 50% OFF .
Come in ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Don't miss out.
Winter Warmers
We have a wide range of winter warmers available in the shop from Woolly hats to base layers and we also have a wide range of lady only winter accessories.
Pop in the shop and have a look.
Also if you quote 'newsletter' with any purchase of winter accessories over the value of £10 you will receive 1 pair of hand warmers worth £2 FOC .
Titleist Pro V1 Offer in store
Only £35 a dozen or two £60 (saving of £30!)
Come and take the opportunity to save yourself a lot of money on the Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.
There are limited amounts in stock!
New Year Resolutions
Here is the HCGC Team at the Captain Drive In on New Year's Day unfortunately Chris was unavailable to attend. However, this week I wanted to give you a little bit more information about us and share our New Year's resolutions with you.
Please feel free to share your New Year's resolutions with us and you never know we could help you reach your goals.
(From right to left)
Rob Leonard
Age: 32
Job role: Head Professional available for coaching, advice and motivation
Best Part of your game: Mid iron approach
Area Need to improve: Pitching
Lowest Score: 62 (-10) The Berkshire
Golf Idle: Tiger Woods
Favourite Course: Quinta South (villamora)
Football Team: West Ham
Fitness Goal: Stretch 3 times per week to improve flexibility.
Golf Goal: Finish top 10 in the East Region order of merit series.
New Years Resolution: Go to the gym and practice golf 3 times a week.
Matt Binstead
Age: 22
Job role: Shop Manager expert knowledge of products and offering impartial advice
Best Part of your game: accuracy with long irons
Area Need to improve: Driving
Lowest Score: 69 (-3) Old Fold Manor GC
Golf Idle: Ernie Els
Favourite Course: Moortown (Leeds)
Football Team: Stevenage Town
Fitness Goal: Improve Range of movement and overall strength
Golf Goal: Reduce my handicap to 2
New Year's Resolution: Play more golf and train more as I want to start my PGA training later this year.
Josh Emerton
Age: 21
Job role: Head of Custom Fitting, expert in ball flight analysis, golf club MOT's and distance control advice.
Best Part of your game: Driving Area
Need to improve: Putting
Lowest Score: 69 (-1) The Royal Harpenden Common GC
Golf Idle: Ian Poulter
Favourite Course: Woburn (the Maquess)
Football Team: Harpenden Town
Fitness Goal: Lose 2 stone
Golf Goal: Become a scratch golfer
New Year's Resolution: Reduce my average putts per round under 30, exercise at least twice per week.
George Littlejohn
Age: 22
Job role: Academy Director, Superb Coaching knowledge in every area with all abilities and ages groups from juniors to seniors.
Best Part of your game: Mid iron approach Area
Need to improve: Putting
Lowest Score: 66 (-6) Mill Green GC
Golf Idle: Tiger Woods Favourite
Course: St. Andrews Old Course
Football Team: Newcastle
Fitness Goal: Go for a run at least twice a week.
Golf Goal: Win the Masters on Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2013!
New Year's Resolution: Increase my client base and improve performance of my current clients.
Chris Foster
Age: 27
Job role: PGA Professional, available for advice, Pro/Am's and soon coaching.
Best Part of your game: chipping
Area Need to improve: mid irons
Lowest Score: 68 (-4) The London Club
Golf Idle: Tiger Woods
Favourite Course: Harbour Town (South Carolina)
Football Team: Chelsea
Fitness Goal: Lose 2 stone
Golf Goal: Qualify to play in the east region order of merit series and finish in the top 5 in an event.
New Year's Resolution: Play as many Pro events as possible to get used to these events.