Tony Healy

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another exciting edition of our weekly newsletter. This week we look at how Paul Casey created his own little piece of PGA Tour history, we check out some fresh new looks ready for the warmer months ahead, and we look at how the world #1 fared over the weekend.

Enjoy the read.

Tour news

Entering his prime?

“I’m getting older, but I feel I’m getting better” – Paul Casey.

There’s hope for us all yet then. 41-year-old Englishman Paul Casey claimed his own piece of PGA Tour history by becoming the first man to successfully defend the Valspar Championship at the weekend.

For Casey, it seems victories are like buses; you wait nine years between tournament wins and then two come along in the space of 12-months, and it could not have come at a better time. Three weeks out from The Masters, the entire field toiled during windy conditions on the Copperhead Course but, despite shooting a 1-over 72 on Sunday, Casey held his nerve to steal a one-shot victory.

Winner: Paul Casey

Valspar Championship

Before Sunday's play commenced, many thought it would be a Ryder Cup-style shootout between world number one Dustin Johnson and Casey. However, this never really materialised as DJ struggled to his first over-par final round since the Genesis Open (mid-Februray!) with a three-over-par 74.

With no birdies, it also proved to be the first time since the 2017 WGC HSBC-Championship that Johnson failed to record a single hole under par in a final round. Despite this, the American still ended tied-sixth for his fourth straight top-ten finish; not bad for an off day.

Quiz time

Paul Casey’s back-to-back Valspar victories is impressive stuff, but he is not the first Englishman to win the tournament.

The question is simple, who was?

As usual, the quiz if just for fun but if you pop down to the shop and tell me the answer, I’ll be sure to give you a high-five!

Click here to let me know your answer.

Shop news

Look good, feel good

It's certainly a lot easier to play better golf when you feel good about yourself and your game. Whilst you might not always be 'on-the-money' with your swing, you certainly have no excuse when it comes to what you're wearing.

Glenmuir SS19 clothing

Glenmuir's latest collection for spring/summer '19 oozes style and is, without doubt, one of their best clothing ranges to date.

The main thing we love this year is Glenmuir's combination of striking colours and subtle styling, enabling them to create a fashionable range that wouldn't look out of place off the course either.

We've got Glenmuir's fantastic collection displayed in-store for you to try on, as well as some beautiful club-crested garments too.

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Get to grips with your clubs

Here’s a question for you: when did you last have your clubs regripped? It's recommended that you have yours changed every 40 rounds or every 12 months, whichever occurs sooner, but our recent survey indicates that not everyone is choosing to follow these guidelines...

It's time to act

If you are part of this 71%, it's time to do something about it. Dirt, sunlight, sweat, temperature, oils, and regular play all contribute to wear-and-tear of your grips. So even if yours don't look particularly bad, bring them in-store and we'll cast an expert eye over them to assess whether yours need changing. You can't say fairer than that.

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Spotlight: Garmin Approach S40 watch

This is hot off the press. Garmin are the market leader when it comes to golf GPS equipment, and it's easy to see why when they bring out a product like this.

Its stylish design will look the part on and off the course, it's preloaded with 41,000 courses worldwide, and it provides key distances such as to hazards, doglegs and greens. All of this at a fantastic price point. Watch our video to find out more.

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I hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you need any more help or advice please pop into the shop and one of the team will be delighted to assist you. Tony and the Golf Team.

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