Craig Knowles

Launch Monitor Technology

This past week I received news that my proposal for a partnership between myself and the golf club had been passed. Work has now begun in putting the Golf Studio together. Some of you may be wondering "what is a golf studio?" The golf studio will have many uses, it will be used when the weather is poor for coaching, for custom fitting, for gapping sessions and for club check-ups. Then there is the simulator use, the TrackMan 4 unit has over 75 available courses to play, multiple practice ground looks and options and there are also different games that can be played such as nearest the pin and longest drive to name a few. In all honesty it will take me a good while to fully comprehend the full capacity of the technology.

Endless Features

One of the things I am most excited about is using the facility to coach our juniors. This year has obviously been a strange and difficult one, but I feel this will enable myself and Connor to work all year round with the kids and really help them progress.

For you, the members I hope you will use and enjoy the new facility, I am aiming to have it up and running by Christmas as well as an online booking system. Initially members will have exclusive access to the simulator, but over time we will look at allowing visitors to also use the simulator. This will all be communicated to the members along with any updates etc. Once up and running both myself and Connor will be looking to fill the coaching and fitting diary whilst leaving sufficient availability for simulator use.

Coaching

In the early stages both myself and Connor will be looking for one or two "guinea pigs" to help us understand and familiarise ourselves with the full uses of the technology! If this is something that might interest you let us know!

Putting Analysis

Not only will we be able to use the TrackMan 4 for full swing and short game use, but the integrated technology will enable us to fully assess your putting stroke and help you hole those crucial six footers!

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New arrivals

New Trolleys

I received another drop of trolleys this week. These extremely compact three wheel trolleys come fully loaded! Umbrella holder, drinks holder, scorecard slot and accessories pouch all come included with this trolley!

Winter Bag

Looking for a winter bag? Then look no further... A great little stand bag that would be ideal for the winter months, it comes with a double strap, stand, valuables pocket, cooler pocket, and is extremely lightweight.

Winter Boots

Due in any day now are the winter boots. I have both ladies and gents coming in, with the recent wet weather it is quite boggy out there. These waterproof winter boots will be a great option to keep you golfing through any condition!

Club news

Course Update

Mats are now in use if you are using an iron from the tee and for all of the par three tees. The current plan is to go onto mats fully from Monday 16th November, however we may bring this date forward slightly. We will of course keep you up to date of any changes. Mats are now available in the pro shop so pop in to get yours and let me know if you need me to put one aside for you.

Ally our Head Greenkeeper is putting together a Winter Work Schedule which will outline some of the jobs he is hoping to get through this winter. Obviously many of these jobs are at the mercy of the weather, but again I will update you shortly on the planned work for the course.

The new handicap system is now in place, we have a "Course Rating Table" on order which will sit on the outside of the pro shop. All you need to know is your current handicap index and then use the table to calculate your handicap for the course based on the tees you are playing the competition from! Fun times ahead...

New Handicap Table!

Golf on Tour

Augusta looms

Masters week is an exciting time for any avid golfer. It's when we get to watch our favourite golfers battle it out on one of the most iconic courses in the world. Flowers in full bloom, an array of beautiful colours, and a course in pristine condition year-after-year. Augusta National is a special place, so we thought we'd run through some of the standout Masters memories ahead of next week's showdown.

Sunday Shifts

In 1996, Greg Norman turned a six-stroke Sunday lead into a five-stroke loss to Nick Faldo. In 1978, Gary Player started the final round eight strokes behind before shooting the lowest-ever final round (64) at Augusta to claim the Green Jacket!

Fighting Spirit

Tiger’s incredible 2019 comeback win springs to mind, but Ben Hogan recovered from a terrible car crash in 1949 to win The Masters by five strokes in 1953. Ben Crenshaw’s 1995 victory came in the same week as the funeral of long-time instructor Harvey Penick. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

Hole-outs, playoffs and plenty of drama…Send us a message with your favourite Masters memory.

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Shop promotion

The perfect Christmas treat

It might seem like a little way away yet, but we're starting to think about Christmas and what presents you can buy for your golfing loved ones - or ask to be bought for yourself!

Well, we have some fantastic deals available on Garmin GPS devices. For example, if you buy the S40 smartwatch we'll throw in a dozen Callaway Chrome Soft Triple Track balls for free.

To explore exactly what's available, visit our website via the button below.

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Do you shop online?

Online shopping has become part of our everyday lives and, in the run up to Christmas, will be lots of people's first call for buying presents. Well, the good news is that you can also shop online with us, thanks to our simple Click & Collect service!

Have you tried our Click and Collect service?

1,000s of products to choose from

Whether you’re looking for an early Christmas present for that golfing loved one or you’ve been eyeing up some new shoes for a while, our Click & Collect service has 1,000s of products from the very best golf manufacturers.

Support local businesses

The great thing is that it's so simple to use and you'll be supporting the pro shop at the same time! Simply, click on the image above to visit our extensive online shop – there’s a lot more product available than what we have room for in-store.

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Rain, rain, go away!

We’re at the time of year when a waterproof jacket is a must out on the course, be it on your back or tucked away in your bag just in case. The last thing we want is to be soaked through and shivering, making for an uncomfortable and rather wet round.

Under Armour Portrush waterproof jacket

There are two key factors in a waterproof golf jacket:

Protection from the rain (obviously!)
Freedom of movement

Why bother protecting yourself on the course if you can’t swing your clubs properly, right? Under Armour’s Portrush jacket is on hand to help, having been designed specifically for golfers. With durable waterproof protection, you’ll stay dry and warm whilst the stretch fabric allows a free-flowing golf swing. The ultra-stylish look is just a nice bonus!

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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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