Paul Jones

Golf on Tour

Berger's victorious eagle | Spieth's comeback continues

Daniel Berger emerged victorious on Valentine's Day after a grandstand finish worthy of a champion. Having double-bogeyed the 18th hole to complete his third round, the young American had a change of fortunes come Sunday as his stunning eagle left him two shots clear of the rest of the field at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

However, the story of the week arguably came a few spots further down the leaderboard as Jordan Spieth competed down the stretch for the second consecutive week. It might not sound like a big story given the phenomenal start to Spieth's career, but the American has been battling with his game for a few years now in a stretch that saw him fall to 92nd in the World Rankings. Could this be the start of a resurgence for Spieth? The signs are certainly there!

Distance Measuring Devices allowed on Tour

In other news, distance-measuring devices (laser rangefinders) will be permitted at the men’s, women’s & seniors’ PGA Championships this year. Whilst this has caused some debate amongst golfers and experts alike, it’s a reminder of just how incredibly useful they can be out on the course, saving time and shots.

If you're still pacing out your yardages from the 150-yard marker, maybe it's time to look at how these fantastic bits of technology could help your game? Send us a message below if you'd like to explore this further.

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The value of mid-layers

I’m sure we’re all pretty thankful to be moving towards spring - which means the Masters isn’t too far away (again!) - but we’re not clear of the winter weather just yet. Some days the waterproofs might be needed, whilst other days they can be left at home. So, what’s the solution?

Well, fortunately, some bright spark came up with the idea of a mid-layer. Giving you plenty of warmth and protection from the elements, mid-layers can come in handy both underneath a jacket in harsh weather or as your outermost layer on the milder days.

Under Armour has some great examples, like the Storm quarter-zip pullover with its dual-layer protection and ultra-warm brushed interior. Whatever the weather decides to do, you’ll have the right tools for the job with this mid-layer.

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Time to upgrade?

With new products being released each year, it’s hard to know where to look when it comes to upgrading your set. Heck, it’s not too easy for us either! But, together, during a custom fitting, we can discover what the perfect model(s) is for your game; making your investment even more worthwhile.

Srixon's new ZX5 irons

On that note, it just so happens that Srixon’s ZX irons are available through us. These give golfers of every level irons they can feel confident with.

A milled pattern on the backside of the ZX5's face boosts speed & distance in your ball-striking, whilst progressive grooves on the face optimise each iron throughout the set for ultimate performance.

Srixon's new ZX7 irons

The ZX7 has a sublime sound & feel created by the tour cavity design, alongside a really smooth turf interaction thanks to its Tour VT sole.

The beauty with these irons is that they can be mix-and-matched to create your perfect set, with the more forgiving ZX5 perfect for your longer irons. Send us a message if you'd like to give these a try when we're back open.

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Shop online & support local

Try our Click & Collect service

Lots of people have turned to online shopping in the past year, but there has also been a tremendous amount of support when it comes to shopping local.

Well, we wanted to let you know that you can do both with our Click and Collect service!

Yep, that's right. Using our online shop, you can browse from hundreds of items (including lots that we don't have room for in-store) and get them delivered to pick up from The Ashley Wood Golf Club. We will arrange a convenient time with you once your order arrives.

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Video of the Week

Titleist has released brand-new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls in the past few weeks. The question is: are they any better than the previous version? Well, we've hit them and put them to the test so watch our video to find out!

Happy Golfing from the Golf Team at The Ashley Wood Golf Shop.

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