The Golf Team

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. In this week’s mail, we take a look at the key features of Ryder Cup course Le Golf National and explore which putters can help you hole out under pressure and much more!

Enjoy the read.

Club news

End of an Era

Dear Members, Guests & Friends,

As many of you already know, I will be leaving Dunston Hall this coming Monday (24th).
While I’m excited about the new opportunity, there’s also a big part of me that’s sad to be saying goodbye to you all. I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed my time working with and for you, and how much I value the friendships you’ve shown me over the past 2 years.

I do feel there are some good times ahead for you all at Dunston with planned future projects which will only improve the course and facilities on offer for you all. Dunston is a very unique golf course and although I haven’t played it as much as I would of liked over the past 2 years I am very much looking forward to coming back soon to see the improvements, obviously with my clubs this time!!

I wish you all thanks and great golf in the future.

Thank you, Tom Turner.

Seniors blog

On this day back in 1997, two high quality golfers were admitted into the Hall of Fame . Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros. Today two Dunston Seniors won their respective Monthly Stablefords off white and yellow tees. Mike Lawrence and Rod Clayton with 34 and 42 points respectively. I doubt that neither pair expected to be mentioned in the same golfing account some 21 years apart! Both of our winners won on countback from yours truly and David Weeks. Well played. Wine from Ken’s locker will be ready for you.

I have to give a mention to Keith Barley and Rod Barker who both made it onto the podium. A true test today as the wind picked up and good practice for those playing again tomorrow against Rookery Park

At the Captain’s Meeting I attended today, we heard that we now have a new Head Greenkeeper, David Fraser who comes from Wisely Golf Club in Surrey. I am sure we all wish him all the very best in his new role. I also learnt that work to some of the trees (many of which frequently get in my way and I am sure lots of you as well), starts at the end of September, with the rest of the work being carried out in December. We will also be seeing a new machine in the driving range which will be a great improvement to what we have experienced here in the past.

Next week we have our Charity Day. If you haven’t signed up already, please do so. It will be a great day. All the holes are now sponsored and as you would expect, Alf is still after more raffle prizes! There are some great items being auctioned, including a microlight flight with Bryan Smy. Talk to your mates and see what 4 ball vouchers would suit you. There are tickets for the Theatre Royal and some restaurant vouchers. Don’t forget that we will have the best half way house in the world!

Today’s draw was won by yet another Barry. This time the £27 goes to Barry Larke. No changing your Christian names please.

A big thank you from me to all those people who help to keep the Senior section going. We are now over 100 strong and our Tuesday games are the envy of every club we play against. Stand up Keith Cockram.

All the best.

Coaching news

Joe The Pro’s Tip Of The Week - Downhill lies

A lot of people ask me how to play downhill lies, well there is a few basics you require in order to give yourself the best chance you get good contact.

The first is to tilt your shoulders down to match the slope. Imagine your shoulders are a spirit level, get your shoulders to match the slope gradient and then it helps the shot play more like a flat lie. The second is play the ball more in the middle of your stance.

The 3rd is that often downhill lie shots will go right, this is due to the clubface not being able to be released, so simply aim a tad left to allow for this.

This shot isn’t hard if you get your fundamentals correct.

For any coaching at Dunston Hall, please call me on 07796632931.

Tour news

Key features at Le Golf National

For the first time in the history of The Ryder Cup, the tournament will be being held in France at Le Golf National. Opened in 1990, the course has a reputation for being one of the most demanding on the European Tour. We take a look at some of the key features of the par 72, 7,331 yard course which could prove pivotal in the quest for victory.

Water – it’s everywhere

The first thing you’ll notice when you’re watching The Ryder Cup this year is how much water is on the course. It’s there for a reason, the clay silt of the Parisian basin means that without the man-made lakes the course would be extremely boggy and muddy after rain. It makes numerous appearances throughout, featuring on no fewer than 10 holes, including three of the last four. This will make players on both sides think about club choice, with a driver off the tee not being the most sensible solution on most occasions.

The 18th

We just mentioned how tough the last four holes are and it doesn’t get any tougher than the intimidating 18th. You’ll need a long and accurate tee shot to allow yourself a short club into the island green. Too far left and you’ll be in the drink, but stray to the right and you’ll find yourself in some seriously thick rough. It’s a serious test under any circumstance, factor in the tension which The Ryder Cup brings and it turns into an absolute monster of a hole.

18th Tee

18th Green

The ladies took it on last week

The last Major of the LPGA season for 2018 was played over the course of last week, with American Angela Stanford coming out on top. Stanford finished on -12 to win the Evian Championship, one shot ahead of compatriot Amy Olson, who double-bogeyed the last. Stanford's first Major win comes at the age of 40, proving that determination and desire does eventually pay off.

Pressure putts

With the Ryder Cup coming up next week, we can expect plenty of tense moments, particularly on the greens. You’ll probably notice that players on both sides will have the ability to hole out under huge amounts of pressure – who can forget Ian Poulter’s clutch putt on the 16th green at Medinah in 2012?

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A, V or X?

Choosing the right golf ball for your game is crucial to getting the most out of your time spent on the course. Luckily, Titleist has covered all bases and can provide you with a range of premium golf balls - Pro V1, Pro V1x and the brand new AVX – of which one will be best suited to your game.

The AVX is perfect for golfers who prioritise distance and extremely soft feel with a piercing, low ball flight, and has been engineered to be the lowest spinning and softest feeling golf ball out of these three models.

The Pro V1 is designed to provide total performance for every player and deliver consistency on every shot. It is softer than the Pro V1x and has a penetrating ball flight that sits between the other two models on show.

The Pro V1x gives you the highest launch of these three balls, resulting in extraordinary distance from the tee. As with the Pro V1, this ball features Titleist's renowned Drop-and-Stop greenside control.

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We hope you enjoyed the newsletter and have a good golfing weekend. Tom

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