Gary Stubbington

Hello Golfers,

We hope you're well.

The week we've all been waiting for has arrived! It really has been great to see so many smiling faces at the club over the past few days and what great weather we've had to play in.

Can you believe it's Masters week (again!) in just a few days? It wasn't too long ago that we sat in awe as Dustin Johnson's remarkable game tamed the unforgiving Augusta National. Who do you think will come out on top next week? Reply to this email with your favourite!

Enjoy this week's read.

Club news

Return to golf at Hockley GC

Over 400 members enjoyed their first game of golf in nearly three months on Monday and the first fourball at 7.12am were David Cooney, John Wheeler, Mark Astles and Kevin Kimberley.

Opening Group

Hockley at its Finest

Always learning

Exclusive training with golf's best

I was privileged to attend a training session with the Heads of R&D for Callaway and Odyssey, Doctor Alan Hocknell and Sean Toulon, last week.

These two are the preeminent brains in golf club technology and it was incredibly insightful to learn how they have developed clubs to help golfers get more enjoyment and performance from their games.

So, if you're interested in getting fitted for either Callaway or Odyssey clubs, get in touch with the team today.

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Product news

NEW IN

Spider EX Putters

White True Path with Three Dot Alignment:
White is the most reflective colour, which allows the human eye to clearly see the path of the stroke. The new shape is designed to allow golfers to use the front of the face for alignment and the two rails to centre the golf ball. Three strategically positioned dots deliver a premium aesthetic and functional aiming tool.

Fluted Feel Shaft:
A newly engineered putter shaft with a softer section located 5” from the tip, intently designed to enhance feel, increase stability and tighten dispersion.

Pure Roll 2 Insert:
TaylorMade’s first co-moulded insert is manufactured from white TPU urethane and includes silver aluminium beams at a 45° angle. It’s designed to produce better roll and feel characteristics.

Head Shape:
A slightly more streamlined head design (compared to Spider X) features softer lines and a more rounded backside. Overall, Spider EX head size is a little larger (3.5mm heel to toe and 2.7mm front to back) than Spider X.

Premium Grip:
Fitted with a SuperStroke GTR 1.0 putter grip, a popular option on tour with the world's leading players.

Spider EX Putter

Spider X is all about stability. TaylorMade has re-engineered the mass properties of the head with a new steel frame that is 30% heavier to minimize twisting.

Custom weight ports
With redesigned back weight ports that consist of a lightweight 2g aluminium option, 6g steel and 12g tungsten allowing you to personalize the feel and stability of your putter.

True path alignment
A new innovative contrast alignment system that improves your focus on the centre of the putter head helping you hole more putts.

Pure roll insert
The face features a Pure Roll insert that combines 45° grooves with a softer polymer to increase topspin and improve forward roll across varying surfaces, helping your ball start and stay on its intended.

Spider X Putter

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Most golfers could benefit from putter fitting. This is because they are using putters that are too long for them and this contributes to their poor putting. With the correct length, you can stand to the ball with the proper setup.

We have three PGA Professionals on hand to assist you in choosing the right club for you, so don't miss out and get in touch to give them a test.

We are still awaiting Skechers shoes, Under Armour shoes, gloves and clothing, new Bushnell lasers and watches, Mizuno bags and two new colours in Ladies JRB clothing. It would appear the Pandemic, Brexit and now the Suez canal blockage is to blame, well that's what the companies are telling me! Hopefully, this will be sorted by the 12th of April when we are allowed to fully open and I thank you for your patience.

Forthcoming events

What's coming up?

The Summer Knockout draws have now been made and can be viewed on the website and on the IG App. Please note the play by dates as there will be NO extensions.

Friday, 2 - Sunday, 4 April - The John Simpson 3rd Card.

Sunday, 11 April - Masters Par 3 competition open to all members.

The competition will be open to 5-day members from Tuesday, 6 April at no additional cost.

19 tee times from 07:30 - 10:30 (at 10-minute intervals) are reserved only for those people who are playing in the competition. Should all of these tee times be taken by Thursday, 1 April then a further six tee times will be reserved until 11:30.

Entry will be via a sign-up sheet in the Pro Shop. You must email or call the Pro Shop (hockleygolfclub@btconnect.com) to request a tee time.

You may still play in the competition after the tee reservation by booking through the online system which will open at 19:31 on Sunday, 4 April.

The cost to enter the competition is £5 (£2.50 prizes, £2.50 Captains Charity) which will be deducted from your member's bar card on the day.

The course will be set up all day as 18 par 3's. If you are planning to play a casual round of golf, please bear in mind the layout of the course.

Monday 3rd May the Spring Texas Scramble - Open to all members. Sign up will be in the Pro Shop from Saturday 3rd April.

Your game, your irons

How do you know which irons are right for your game? Well, it’s great to think about what level you’re playing at now and what ambitions you have for the future. Whilst you might not be looking to play in the Masters next week, it’s worth considering which irons will move your game to the next level.

Callaway's brand-new Apex range for 2021

If you’re a high-handicapper looking to drop your handicap into the teens, Callaway’s Apex DCB irons are a superb option. It's a forged iron with a deep cavity back, meaning you get the same feel as better players but with an emphasis on forgiveness.

Callaway’s Apex 21 irons are a gift for mid-handicappers; the completely-forged body delivers a blade-like feel to prepare you for the future, whilst the A.I.-designed Flash Face and Tungsten Energy Core maintain the distance and forgiveness you need on off days.

We haven’t forgotten about you low-handicap golfers either, and nor has Callaway! The Apex Pro 21 irons focus on all-out precision, with a more compact body enabling workable ball flights and unparalleled feel. Now it's down to you...!

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Staying grounded this season

You quite literally want to stay grounded as you play golf this year. I’m not expecting you to float away like a balloon, but without the right footwear there is a chance that your ball will.

The obvious place to start here is with an outsole that grips the turf both as you walk and as you swing, letting your mind focus on playing golf.

You’ll also want a stable platform that allows you to swing without compromise and produce your best shots every time, as well as underfoot cushioning so that you can walk to the course with a smile on your face.

Adidas’ new ZG21 golf shoes, which you’ll be seeing plenty of at the Masters, feature BOOST foam cushioning underfoot and are made with waterproof Sprintskin uppers.

The TPU soles have strategically-placed Thintech spikes and, if this performance wasn’t even on its own, the shoes are partly made using recycled materials as part of adidas’ quest to end plastic waste.

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

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