Craig Knowles

Hello Golfers,

Welcome to the latest instalment of our weekly newsletter, where we keep you up to date on everything you need to know going on here at Arbroath Golf Links.

This week we give you the latest news from the course, head to the 14th in our course management section and talk you through one of if not, the hardest hole on the course, recap on the Golf Sixes league match and see how the thriving junior section got on, give you some dates for the diaries and much, much more!

Enjoy the read!

Course news

Fairway Update

Some of you may have noticed over the past few days of play that the fairways were a little longer than usual! This was due to the fairway mower breaking down on Wednesday and not being fixed until Monday due to waiting for a replacement part.

Thankfully it is back up and running now so the fairways will be back to their normal length! Unfortunately, the course is a little greener than we would like for this time of year but I think everyone will agree it is in great order and the team are doing a great job.

Course Management - 14th Hole

Often described as the signature hole here at Arbroath the 14th is probably the toughest hole to par on the course from the medal tees.

At 239 yards from the medal tees and often playing into the wind for many, this green is out of reach in one.

I always think how we look at holes such as this in a strange way; if this were a par 4 we would be thinking what an easy birdie chance!

However, we stand on the 14th and think “how am I ever going to make par here!” My advice for this hole would be if you don’t think you can reach then don’t go for it, lay up to the widest part of the fairway short right and leave yourself a pitch from the short grass.

The pitch isn’t always the easiest but commit to the shot and play for the middle of the green. A 4 here won’t be the end of the world by any means!

Junior news

Junior Golf Sixes

This past Sunday we had 36 keen young golfers playing at Arbroath in our “Golf Sixes” League Match. We had a great afternoon for it and the Arbroath Team did really well achieving their best points total so far and finishing 3rd.

There are 2 more fixtures left in what has been a great addition to the fixture list and definitely something we will continue to commit to as it is the perfect stepping stone to reaching the next level.

Summer Coaching Camps

Next Monday 5th August we will be running our very first Summer Coaching Camp at Arbroath, Connor will be out on the course and range each day for around 3 hours helping hone their skills!

The tee is booked off from 11am-12.30pm Monday through Thursday and from 12.30-1.30 on Friday to allow them time to play a few holes in various formats.

Shop news

Time for a change?

With all the sunshine we have been having what better time to freshen up your wardrobe with some exciting colours! Thankfully here at the Pro Shop, we have plenty of options…. Whether you would like logo'd or plain, Callaway or Under Armour or if you fancy a new brand in Puma we have you covered!

Club news

Range ball update

Finally in this week’s newsletter, in the short term, the decision has been made to put white balls back in the range machine. These are not range balls like the yellow ones we have been using for the rest of the season but they are what we currently have most of. As of the end of last week, we were down to 300 of the yellow balls and it isn’t sustainable to keep the range open with that few balls.

The opening hours for the range are back to normal so you can use the facility at a time that suits you. If you come across any info which would help explain the loss of balls please let us know.

Get more iron in your diet

If you're looking for a new set of irons there is so much choice out there that it can become a little bit of a mine field. So, why not grab a coffee, take five and watch our latest video on why Lynx’s Black Cat irons (2019) could well be the perfect addition to your bag?

Nick Dougherty talks us through the Black Cat range

“It's got that lovely feel that you'd expect from a blade club but with the distance of a VT iron”

Never has a truer word been spoken and one of the reasons we love this Black Cat iron is that it suits all different types of golfers, as long as you're correctly fitted before hand.

“What's the likelihood that you're going to buy something off the rack that's going to be perfect for you? Slim to none, I'd say”

So, now you've seen them, why not give them a go? Our expertise will help you through the fitting process to make sure the investment you're making in your game actually results in better scores.

watch our review >

A ball for every occasion

Let’s be honest: we're greedy when it comes to our golf ball, and rightly so. We don’t want to have to choose between distance or feel; instead, we want a ball that offers us the lot so we get maximum help on every shot.

Picture the scenario

You’re out playing a round with your friends and you've just used your ball to hit a delicate flop shot over a bunker to a few feet and knocked it in for par - top job! Following a short walk to the next tee, you’re then stood on a par-5 needing to smash your Sunday best as far down the fairway as possible.

This scenario requires a ball that is versatile enough to offer you spin and feel around the greens, whilst providing explosive distance and a high launch from the tee.

Consider Z-Star from Srixon

Fortunately, the clever folks at Srixon know a thing or two about golf balls, which is why their updated Z-Star and Z-Star XV balls are used by some of the world's best golfers.

Here's what you can expect from both:

Z-Star - incredible distance, softer feel and maximum greenside spin
Z-Star XV - great greenside control, maximum distance and soft feel

These are balls that you simply need to try, so come and speak to a member of the team for more information.

explore Z-Star >

I hope you enjoyed the newsletter. If you have any thoughts or queries please contact me in the golf shop.

Arbroath Golf Links
Dundee Road
Elliott by Arbroath
DD11 2PE

Phone: 01241 875837

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