Nick Summerfield

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The start of new social distancing measures for the shop. We are currently getting ready to reopen when the government allows us to. The foyer outside the shop now has an in an out walkway and the shop will be one way with a maximum of two people allowed in at any one time

Foyer

The in and out walkway for outside the shop.

Prize Draw

This week I am going to run a prize draw to win this stunning 2020 Motocaddy waterproof bag which as you can see has won a Gold award this year. This bag retails for £240 and is guaranteed waterproof. It could be yours for only £10! To secure your square send me an email to pgcgolf@sky.com, or message me through Facebook at Prestbury Proshop or Twitter @PGCProShop.

Also though April I was giving 10% onto account when topped up and one lucky person was going to win double money. Well I am pleased to say that Rose my wife helped me put the names into a hat and the lucky person who gets another £50 on to his account is David Rowley. Thank you too all who have topped up their shop accounts, if you still want to top up please get in touch.

Motocaddy Bag

Tip of the week

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This took me back to being a junior, a long, long, long time ago! When we return there will be no rakes in bunkers so it's vital that we try to keep them in good order when we've been in one. This video I took before lockdown and shows me smoothing the sand with my foot as I work my way out of the bunker.

Bunker Video

Hopefully we are also nearer to this...

Richard and Claire have been in the same boat as myself but hopefully they will be back working shortly. Again to begin with things will be a little different as they will only be providing a takeaway service. I am sure the food will be better than any other takeaways! More on this next week .

Takeaway

Golf's greatest rivalries

We want to hear from you

There’s much debate as to golf’s greatest rivalry. From one era to the next, elite players have gone head-to-head and produced some truly memorable moments on the course.

At this current time, there’s a whole host of young talent jostling for position at the top of the rankings: McIlroy, Koepka, Rahm and Thomas to name just a few. However, in terms of a rivalry between two golfers, we don’t seem to have that right now.

So, we want to know what your favourite golfing rivalry has been through the years. Click the link below to head to our website and take part in our poll.

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Fact of the week

In 1971, Alan Shepard – the first American astronaut in space – became the first person to hit a golf ball on the moon. Here’s what he said to the USGA after landing back on earth:

“I shanked the first one; it rolled into a crater about 40 yards away. The second one, I kept my head down. I hit it flush and it went at least 200 yards.”

It's quiz time

What can you remember from the last decade?

We hope you enjoyed last week's Silhouette Challenge; some were certainly easier than others.

The end of 2019 also marked the end of a decade, but how much can you remember - on a golfing front - from those 10 years?

Put your memory to the test with this week's quiz as we challenge you to recall some amazing feats in the world of golf. Good luck!

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Weekly challenge

Much like the pitch shot that fizzes onto the green and stops dead on the second or third bounce, the flop shot always looks spectacular when you pull it off. It’s the inspiration behind this week’s challenge, so grab your highest lofted wedge and take to the garden for our Flop Shot Challenge.

The set-up

Like the images above, place a garden trug or bucket on top of a table facing away from the house with the aim of landing the ball inside. You can also play this game by putting something tall in front of you – garden fork or washing line – that you need to get the ball up-and-over.

Not confident?

Flop shots aren’t the easiest shot to play, which is why they do look great when executed to perfection. If you’d rather attempt something different, you can modify this challenge by placing your garden trug on the floor and see how many you can chip in – but it can’t bounce first!

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Golf at home

Hopefully, you’re finding our Golf at Home drills useful in keeping your golf game ticking over during lockdown – maybe, even improving it?! For this week we’ve gone back to basics and have found an effective way of checking one of golf’s key fundamentals…

Alignment is key

Getting your set-up spot on is easier said than done, but getting it right more often than not will certainly help your golf game on the course.

One part that often changes over time is our alignment, which incorporates far more than just where the clubface is aiming.

How to check

Find some flooring in your house or garden that runs in straight lines. Place a ball down and set up as if you’re hitting a straight shot.

From here, check whether your feet, hips and shoulders are running parallel to each other by using the flooring as a visual cue.

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