Peter Allan

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we review a thrilling week at Augusta National, we ease your concerns over your data protection, and we explore which golf ball would be the ideal choice for you.

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The Masters

Reed All About It

There's nothing quite like turning on the TV at the beginning of April to watch the very best golfers tackle one of the hardest courses in the world. With pristine fairways, treacherous greens and flowers in full bloom, Augusta National looked nothing short of a golfing paradise once again over the weekend.

The 2018 Masters tournament had it all. From Tom Watson's highlight reel Par-3 Contest triumph and Finau's ankle popping hole-in-one celebration on Wednesday, to Garcia's four shots into the water on the 15th the first day proper, to Jordan Spieth's near course record and Patrick Reed's maiden Major victory on Sunday.

Each day had its own story but the week belonged to the young American who collected his first Green Jacket thanks to belittling Augusta's par-5s over the first three days (-13 for 12 holes) and a series of clutch putts on Sunday afternoon, none more so than on his final two holes to win by one from Rickie Fowler.

This time last year I had the privilege of actually being at Augusta and I am hosting a trip again in 2019 if you would like to join me for an amazing experience let me know early.

We will again be staying at the Magnificent Harbour Town and playing some amazing golf courses as well as attending The Masters. The price although not yet finalised should be about the same as in 2017

Shop news

Last Chance for FREE TaylorMade Balls

This is the perfect way to stock up on balls for the season ahead, whilst making a nice saving at the same time. When you order three dozen TP5 or TP5x golf balls from our website, we will give you one dozen FREE. What makes this offer even better is that you can personalise these balls at no extra cost - what will you put on yours?

Click here to order yours.

TaylorMade 4-for-3 - £42.99 - last chance

Golf trip

Portugal

And then there were seven for our trip to Portugal in June to play at the magnificent Quinta Do Lago.

Flights are booked and we need 3 more keen golfers to join myself, John Flaherty, Dave Lee, Gary Brash, Alan Curties, Aidy Price and Andrew Bagot

We will represent Ashton in a Team of ten playing over 4 days on 5 star courses.

Here is the itinerary:

> 10 teams of 10, 100 players in total
> 3rd June Arrival
> 4th June Practice Day
> 5th June 1st Round Scramble
> 6th June 2nd Round Greensome
> 7th June 3rd Round Best Ball
> There will be a welcome dinner on the 4th June and prize giving and Gala dinner on the 7th June
> 5 nights’ accommodation in the Magnolia hotel with breakfast
> Transfers to and from the golf course
> Sharing Twin room
> 4 rounds of golf with buggy included and practice balls on the range.
> Price per head €850

All this and unlimited tuition. No handicap requirement if you enjoy Golf and having fun then come and join us for a fantastic trip.

Please let me know if you would like to go.

Coaching news

Improve Your Game

Here is a message form my all-time Golfing Hero. “Don’t be too proud to take lessons” even Jack has lessons so why don’t you?

Let us help you understand your game better and help you to enjoy your golf in 2018.

We can cater lessons to suit each individual and with a course of 6 lessons costing just £100 it won’t break the bank but it will help your game.

Watch out for some short game clinics I will be holding throughout the season, these will be just £15 per head and 2 hour sessions focusing on the most important part and the game and teaching you how to save shots.

Interested? Let me know and I will give you dates and times.

No penalty

Golf can be a frustrating game at the best of times, but incurring a penalty stroke when you’ve accidentally done something wrong seems very unfair, especially when that one stroke could be the difference between getting a handicap cut or not.

Current Rules
Under the current Rules of Golf, if you accidentally nudge your ball while addressing it you incur a one-stroke penalty and must replace it (18-2). The only exception relates to if it is accidentally moved in the process of marking it. In this case, it must be replaced and there is no penalty (20-1).

New Rules from 2019
The new proposed rule (13.1c) states there will no longer be a penalty for accidentally causing your ball to move on the green and you must replace it on its original spot.

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Let us make it simple for you

We pride ourselves on being the only place you need to go for your golfing needs, which is especially true for golf balls. But we also realise that because we offer a wide range, it can be hard to know which model is right for your game.

Tour performance

The TaylorMade TP5 and lower spinning TP5x offer excellent performance from tee-to-green, which is why they’re the choice of top players like Rory McIlory and Justin Rose. Each of its five layers has been specifically designed to help an aspect of your game, whether that's driver distance, spin or feel.

Perfect for slower swingers

The TaylorMade Project (a) and Project (s) balls make it easier for slower swingers to generate distance. Like TP5, Project (a) has a urethane cover that creates greenside spin, plus the same aerodynamic dimple pattern, while the Project (s) feels even softer on full shots.

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Head to Augusta in 2019

There are some things that you have to do at least once in your lifetime, and visiting Augusta National for the Masters is certainly on this list. Luckily for you, our partnership with Your Golf Travel means that we can offer you the following packages for 2019:

Practice Round Experience

Flights
3 Nights Accommodation
Monday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £1675pp

Tournament Experience

Flights
4 Nights Accommodation
Saturday Ticket
Golf
Car Hire

From £2595pp

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Video of the Week

Callaway brought out the brand new Rogue driver this year to sit alongside the hugely successful Epic in their line-up for 2018, but what's the difference between the two? Watch this video as Foremost TV sheds light on exactly that…

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Peter

Ashton In Makerfield Golf Club
Garswood Park
Ashton In Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 0YT

Phone: 01942 724229

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