Nick's tip of the week
Golf Glove Buying Guide
Many golfers believe golf gloves are non-essential golfing accessories and you can play just as well without them as you would with them. There are several professionals that play without the aid of a glove and it works well for them, however for the average amateur a glove is vital.
Your hands are the only parts of your body that touch the club and aiding them may help your game. Amateurs are willing to spend a lot of money of golf shoes and hats and other accessories, yet do not seem inclined to splash out on a glove. Lose your grip on your game and you will soon lose control, so don't hold back on getting a good glove.
Contrary to common belief there is a lot of choice when it comes to a glove and they range in price from a few pounds to the price of a dozen golf balls.
For more information on glove types and features please click here.
Here at last...
So, Open week is here at last, one of, if not the most anticipated four days on the golfing calendar - certainly on this side of the Pond.
The 145th Open at Royal Troon is shaping up to be a classic, with so many players looking capable of mastering this famous links. We see you've been voting on our website for who you think will win the Claret Jug.
With the much-fancied Dustin Johnson claiming his first Major at the US Open last month, it led us to ask whether you thought you could picture a winner coming from outside golf's new 'Big Four' - we're talking Jason Day (pictured), Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy.
Thanks for registering your vote, the feeling here at Dunston Hall is that another player outside the 'Big Four' will indeed triumph this week. Who could it be?
We shall see, of course, but there are plenty of other big names worthy of a mention. The likes of Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson and Branden Grace are just three players to watch out for, then there are up-and-coming stars such as Andy Sullivan and Matt Fitzpatrick who have made frightening progress in recent times. And, let's not forget, a certain Colin Montgomerie will be teeing it up at his home course. How will Monty fair against the young guns?
There's so much to look forward to this weekend and we hope you enjoy a spot of golf yourself. If you see some shots being hit that you might like to add to your repertoire on the course please get in touch here and we would be happy to help.
If this week's action doesn't inspire you to get out and play, nothing will.