Gary Stubbington

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're safe and well.

This week's newsletter is brimming with new products that we're incredibly excited about sharing with you. If anything tickles your fancy, be sure to get in touch and we'll discuss how we can help during these difficult times.

Enjoy the read. The video at the bottom is certainly worth a watch!

Competition update

A reminder!

The Summer Knockouts will be open for entry on Saturday, 6 February 2021 until Wednesday, 31 March 2021. Entry can be made through the website or on the IG APP. Please ensure you have sufficient funds on your green club card.

The conditions of entry will be sent out later this week.

Pro's news

Something light-hearted!

We want you to get to know your Pro’s, you’ve seen us in the shop, you’ve seen us coaching and custom fitting...but do you really know about us?

Name: Gary Stubbington

Age: 59

Height: 5 ft 11

Handicap when turned pro: 6

Favourite food: Anything homemade (cake)

Favourite movie/TV series: Oceans 11

Football Team: Portsmouth

How many siblings do you have: One, younger brother

Other hobbies: Football, Reading and TV

Favourite golf brand: Taylormade

Golf Brand played: Callaway

Favourite club in bag: Mavrik Driver

Lowest score: 60, at Hockley

Favourite Course after Hockley: Hayling

Greatest player of all time: Seve

Name: James Ormerod

Age: 40

Height: 6”1!”

Handicap when turned pro: 3

Favourite food: Italian

Favourite movie/TV series: Lilyhammer

Football Team: Burnley

How many siblings do you have: 0

Other hobbies: Watching the mighty Burnley FC

Favourite golf brand: Taylor Made

Golf Brand played: Taylor Made & Titleist

Favourite club in bag: Driver

Lowest score: 66

Favourite Course after Hockley: The Bear at the Okanagan club in BC, Canada.

Greatest player of all time: Tiger

Name: Adam Pointer

Age: 28

Height: 6 foot

Handicap when turned pro: 3

Favourite food: Omelette

Favourite movie/TV series: Star Wars

Football Team: Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)

How many siblings do you have: 2 (Older Brother and younger sister)

Other hobbies: NFL, tennis, cricket

Favourite golf brand: PING

Golf Brand played: PING

Favourite club in bag: 3 Iron

Lowest score: 65 @ Corhampton

Favourite Course after Hockley: Blackmoor

Greatest player of all time: Tiger

Snow day

It was the first time in 43 years as a Pro that I didn't care that it was snowing. No need to tell members the course is closed, didn’t have to worry about driving to work in the snow, and didn’t need to worry about how many sales were lost, it’s the same as every current day I guess, but we are another day closer to golf and more daylight to play.

The course wasn't heavily affected and by the afternoon the snow had gone from the course, with just a little left on the greens.

The Putting Green in the morning

View across the course

Shop news

Our Members Account Boost promotion for Lockdown 3.0

Whether you're looking to boost your Pro Shop account with extra funds to treat yourself or somebody else for when we re-open we’ve got you covered!

From Monday, 1 February to when we re-open, you can top up your account and we’ll be adding either 10%, 12.5% or 15% EXTRA for FREE as a thank you for your continued support - here’s the deal;

Top Up £100 - We’ll add 10% extra

Eg £100 becomes £110

Top Up £200 - We’ll add 12.5% extra

Eg £200 becomes £225

Top Up £300 we’ll add 15% extra

Eg £300 becomes £345

With the launch of the new PING G425 woods, Callaway Apex irons and TaylorMade SIM2 hardware, this promotion will make your next purchase much more appealing!

Email hockleygolfclub@btconnect.com and I will give you bank details to do a bacs payment or leave me your contact details and I will call you next week to take payment over the phone.

Once again your loyalty and support of our small business are greatly appreciated. We can’t wait to see you soon.

REMEMBER - We are still awaiting a set date for a safe return to golf.

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The best irons for you

The market of golf irons is a competitive one, and we golfers should be thankful for that. It’s the reason we see manufacturers constantly striving to engineer incredible new innovations, producing irons that help us play better golf.

The evolution of Mizuno irons to JPX921 Hot Metals

Mizuno JPX921 Hot Metal Irons

Well, Mizuno’s JPX921 Hot Metal irons are designed to deliver that top-level performance for years to come. Knowing Mizuno’s unique and masterful iron-forging process as we do, the feel, forgiveness and performance of these irons won’t be ousted any time soon.

Our custom-fitting service will ensure that your set of JPX921 Hot Metal irons are tailored to you, whilst also providing an interesting and enjoyable experience in the process. So, if you'd like to upgrade your irons in 2021, why not click below to get in touch with us now?

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Do you know about Bushnell?

A lot of things can go wrong in a golf shot and lots stem from the pre-shot routine. Figuring out how far it is to the hole, followed by which club to use, can be tricky. Getting it wrong can mean the shot is doomed before you’ve even swung the club. In the not-too-distant past, this was an issue. Now? Not so much. We have solutions in the form of distance-measuring devices.

Bushnell laser rangefinder & GPS devices

Bushnell's 2021 Range

When it comes to this technology, you need to look at Bushnell Golf. Their laser rangefinders are the most-trusted on the PGA Tour, making up more than 99% of rangefinders used by caddies and players pre-tournament, and it’s easy to see why when you get one in play.

Whether it’s the best-selling Tour V5, the top-of-the-range Pro XE or somewhere in the middle with the Hybrid rangefinder, you are guaranteed accurate and detailed readings out on the course. The greatest bit of technology is called JOLT, which makes it super-easy for anybody to lock onto the pin for accurate distances.

If a laser isn’t for you, you can also get a Phantom GPS device, which clips onto your bag for clear front, middle and back yardages.

To find out more about this stunning range, watch our Bushnell review video on our website by clicking the button below.

view Bushnell's range >

Product spotlight

Odyssey White Hot OG Putters

If you're not aware, Odyssey's White Hot putter insert is one of the most famous in golf. It was taken out of the line for a few years but we're delighted to say it's back - and it's better than ever!

The feel, sound and performance of this new range are incredible. If there was ever a must-try putter, we think we've found it.

So, if you want to find out more or see what head shapes it's available in, visit our website below.

explore Odyssey putters >

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Video of the Week

We all enjoy playing in 'three clubs and a putter' competitions. Some of us manage to play even better with just four clubs in the bag! Well, if you could only use one club to complete a hole from tee-to-green, which would you choose? Enjoy this week's video from the European Tour as Hatton, Kaymer and Morikawa take on the One Club Challenge!

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Gary, Tracy, James and Adam.

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