NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE?

It’s not uncommon for us to see members playing a scuffed ball, using it until it eventually gets lost. But ball damage, such as worn dimples or surface cuts, can alter the airflow over your ball, making your trajectory more erratic and causing wayward shots and shorter carries.

You might think this would have minimal effect versus and unblemished ball, but a mark across just a few dimples can make 10 yards difference to a shot, as we’ve demonstrated in the illustration here.

IT'S AN EASY CHOICE

You have the ability to ensure your ball is the same on every hole, which is why we recommend finding one you like and sticking to it to improve your consistency.

One to definitely try is the TaylorMade Project (a), which has a lower compression that allows players with slower swings to generate more spin and control.

PLUS OR MINUS 10 YARDS

Do you know how far you hit each iron, or do you just add or subtract 10 yards per club from your 150 club to find the one you need?

We come across many amateurs who do this, but you’d be surprised how far out this method is when we bring those golfers in for a gapping session, which helps explain why they miss so many greens.

COME AND SEE US FOR A GAPPING SESSION

During a gapping session we will hit lots of shots and work our way through your bag to get your all-important carry averages, from your wedges right up to your woods.

Having those exact distances for each club means you’ll never have to guess again. Combine this with a golf GPS and you can further reduce indecision and increase your confidence.