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Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email we have all the latest news, events and offers from here at Longniddry Golf Club. Have a great week on and off the golf course.

Enjoy the read.

Tour news

Scottish Open 2019

Austrian Bernd Wiesberger claimed his 6th European Tour title at this week’s ASI Scottish Open, beating Benjamin Hebert in a playoff at the Renaissance Club. The scoring all week was terrific as the players had it flat calm for all four days. The golf course was in great condition and the event was very well supported with attendance up on last year.

There were some good performances from the young Scottish players. Craigielaw man Grant Forrest finished in 43rd place which was enough for him to earn his Tour Card for 2020 after making the cut in the last three Rolex events. Calum Hill who qualified through the qualifier at Longniddry finished in 26th position and earned a nice paycheque which will set him up for the rest of the season.

It was a great event and it looks like the Renaissance club will once again host the event next year.

The Open Championship

This week the best players in the world head to Ireland to compete for the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The golf course looks stunning and it should be a great event. Italian Francesco Molinari will be defending his title but will have to hold off the big names such as Rory Mcilroy and Brooks Koepka.

There is a good Scottish contingent playing this week with the likes of Bob Macintyre, Connor Syme and Paul Lawrie flying the saltire flag.

Coaching news

Putting In The Hours

It is a busy week of coaching for all three of us this week with plenty of members looking to improve their game. Matthew has his Junior Summer Camp running from Monday to Wednesday where he has a number of the local primary school kids down for a block of coaching. It is great to see them being introduced to the game so early. Fraser has his Get Into Golf again this week where the new golfers are getting more comfortable with being on the golf course.

Club news

Members Day - Saturday 3rd August

Booking for Members Day on Saturday 3rd August is now open and you are able to enter online or via the professional shop. This will be a four-person team event and there will be team prizes as well as long drive and nearest to the pin. The tee sheet is filling up and it looks like it will be a great day at the club!

Rule of the week

Bunkers

Prohibited Actions
When faced with having to hit a golf ball out of a hazard, the golfer cannot test the conditions of the hazard by touching the ground with his hand or club (rule 13-4).

A golfer cannot remove loose impediments in the same hazard.

The golfer is not permitted to build or improve their stance or a lie by moving sand or other dirt around in a hazard.

The golfer also is not permitted to create a stance, swing or line of play by moving, bending or altering anything growing or fixed, such as a tree branch, out of bounds stake and reeds. Doing so would violate rule 13-2. It does not matter whether the object in question is inside or outside the hazard.

Here is Matthew trying to get his ball
out a bunker at an event last week!

Hitting the Ball
When hitting a golf ball out of the bunker, a golfer is permitted to firmly plant his feet (rule 13-3). So, in a bunker, a golfer can wiggle his feet until they are firmly planted in the bunker.

Though a golfer can't ground his club in a hazard when addressing the ball (rule 13-4), the club can touch or brush anything deemed to be an integral part of the golf course such as bushes, trees or any other growing thing during address and swing.

Course news

Maintenance Week - Monday 29th July-Friday 2nd August

The course will be closed until 10am every morning that week to allow the greens staff to complete necessary work to ensure the course stays in great shape for the remainder of the season. We thank members for their cooperation for that week as this work needs to be completed. A huge thank you to Stephen and the team for the hard work that has been put in so far this season as we continue to receive good feedback regarding the course.

More bang for your buck

Golf clothing has come a long way from the old-style knickerbockers worn in the early 1900s - you can hardly imagine popping to the supermarket in a pair of those today. Fortunately, these days, golf brands make clothing that is high performing on the course but looks good enough to set the trend off it too.

FootJoy SS19 apparel

Take this polo from FootJoy. The attention is certainly in the detail with the foulard print trim on the button placket offering a classy addition to an already smart-looking polo. Even technology comes to the fore as the top's moisture-wicking properties make sure that, when it comes to the course, you are primed for performance.

This polo is a worthy addition to any golfing wardrobe, so come in and take a closer look at FJ's range next time you're down the club.

shop FootJoy's range >

The battle of the trolleys

Yes, it’s time for another battle as we pit Motocaddy’s S1 and M1 electric trolleys against one another to see which one has your requirements covered for both on-course performance and off-course practicality. So, dust off the gloves, sound the bell and let the battle commence...

Motocaddy S1 electric trolley

In the red corner we have the simply stunning S1 electric trolley, which has been updated for 2019.

Everything is at your finger tips thanks to a brand-new high-resolution LCD screen and easy-to-use Quickfold mechanism for easy storage, all of which is wrapped up in this highly attractive design.

Perfect for: Golfers looking for an entry level electric trolley that packs a punch in the features department.

Motocaddy M1 electric trolley

In the blue corner we have the M1 electric trolley, which is yet another brilliant option.

The car-boot friendly profile means this is the perfect trolley for those of you looking to save space, whilst a powerful 230w motor makes this the ideal high-performing electric trolley.

Perfect for: Golfers looking to save space with an easy-to-use, powerful electric trolley that has you well covered on any terrain.

view Motocaddy's range >

Spotlight | PING Blueprint irons

Now this is a beauty.

When Tour players put a new product into play immediately, you know it's something special.

Well, that's exactly what Louis Oosthuizen and Tony Finau did earlier this year with these phenomenal Blueprint irons from PING.

Fully forged for tremendous feel, tungsten toe screw for added forgiveness, and a compact profile for increased confidence. A dream combination.

find out more >

Video of the Week

The final Major of the year is upon us as the world's best descend upon Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years. Here's what Rory McIlroy had to say on this momentous occasion and the course itself. Enjoy the best week in golf.

Colin FairweatherDirector of Golf/PGA Advanced Professional/CMDip

Colin Fairweather
Longniddry Professionals Shop
Links Road
Longniddry
EH32 0NL

Phone: 01875 852 228

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