Jonnie Cliff

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter, in this week’s mail we highlight some of the improvements from our Callaway Demo Day, we have a special custom fitting offer for you, Stuart Thurlow shoots a 62, and we offer you a FREE on course playing assessment. Enjoy the read!

Fitting news

Callaway Demo Day improvements

Getting custom fitted is the fastest and easiest way to improve your game. Just look at these improvements that our members made earlier this month by attending our Callaway Demo Day.

Murray Georgeson increased his 7 iron total distance by 19 yards from 140 yards to 159 yards!

Phil Galashan increased his 4 hybrid carry distance by 19 yards from 140 yards to 159 yards! He also increased his 7 iron total distance by 17 yards from 120 yards to 137 yards!

Jane Bruce increased her fairway total distance by 17 from 143 yards to 160 yards!

TaylorMade Demo Day – Saturday 25th August (9am-1pm)

Only 1 space left!

Join us on Saturday 25th August and see how the new M3 and M4 irons and woods from TaylorMade can help you improve your game.

Click here to book your free 30 minute appointment.

Cant’ make the Demo Day?

If you can’t make out TaylorMade Demo day on Saturday 25th August, why not book in for a private custom fitting experience with one of our PGA Professionals.

We have all the latest clubs from both TaylorMade and Callaway for you to test against your current equipment.

Here’s how to book a private custom fitting:

Visit: https://www.murrayfieldgolfacademy.com/custom-fitting/
Click “BOOK NOW”
Select the 60 or 90 minute option
Select a coach to find a date and time that suits your needs
Fill out the questionnaire to tell us a little bit about your wants, needs and goals
Enter you payments details to confirm your appointment
You will then receive a confirmation email regarding your appointment

For the best results please bring along your current clubs. This will allow us to record how appropriate your current clubs are suited to your build and swing. We use Trackman to analyze your ball flight and swing characteristics to help find the best clubs for you.

Click here to learn more about private custom fitting appointments.

Private custom fitting special offer

Book a private custom fitting experience before Sunday 30th September and get your fitting fee taken off the cost of your new golf clubs saving up to £60.

Click here to book now.

Competition news

Stuart Thurlow shoots a 62!

Congratulations to Stu Thurlow who scored a fantastic 62 last week’s Gents Midweek Medal. Stuart had a chance on the 18th to equal the course record set by his older brother Ali.

Here is Stuart’s card…

Mixed Tri Am Tait Trophy - Sunday 23rd September (Enter now!)

Shotgun Start at 9am
Strokeplay - Better Ball - Teams of three, Best Nett score at each hole counts.
Cards given to pro shop on completion and input onto the computers
Please write Gross and Nett Score and initials of player who had best ball.
Open to all members with a handicap including Juniors.
Entry Fee £12.00 per Team
Prizes: 1st and 2nd nett
Men play off Yellow tees, Ladies play off red.
Ladies receive extra 3 strokes on handicap.
Men’s stroke index applies to both ladies and gents
Players to mark Gross and Net Scores along with initial of player of counting score.
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Gents Midweek Medal - Wednesday 15th August

Well done to the winners of the Gents Midweek Medal played on 15th August, and huge congratulations to Stuart Thurlow for a superb gross score of 62, joining the ranks of scratch golfers.

1st handicap - Stuart Thurlow = nett 61
2nd handicap - Bob Yardley = nett 65
3rd handicap - Stuart Macrae = nett 66
Scratch - Stewart MacKay = gross 68

Ladies August Weekday Stableford - Thursday 16th August

Well done to the winners of the Ladies Weekend Stableford:

1st - Alison Robertson = 40 points
2nd - Pam Wheeler = 37 points
3rd - Joanna M Spence = 36 points

29th International Father and Son Tournament

Daniel & Oscar Masters competed in the international Father & Son tournament in Ireland last week and finished a creatable 2nd place. 90 pairs took part in this three round event with the eventual winners coming from America and winning by an incredible 10 shots!

Alex Bishop Scores a Hole in One

Congratulations to Alex Bishop who scored a hole in one on the 2nd hole.

Alex hit a 5 iron into what was a strong wind with a wee fade for the perfect result.

If you have any success stories then get in contact here.

Pro's news

The key to great putting is practice

The scientifically designed PuttOut training aid simulates real playing conditions to help you improve your putting skills.

Scientifically designed parabolic curve features a white rubber target which is the exact size of a real hole. Designed to return your good putts and reject your bad ones. The parabolic ramp returns your successful putts the same distance it would have gone past the hole if it had missed, providing great feedback. Pace putting can be improved from repetition drills.

Click here to see Lucy take the PuttOut challenge.

Coaching news

Private coaching offer - Get a FREE on course playing assessment

Purchase a series of 10 x 30 minute or 10 x 60 minute golf lessons with either Duncan Anderson or Mike McNally before Sunday 30th September and receive a FREE on course playing assessment (£75 value).

Your FREE on course playing assessment will involve your coach observing you over 7 holes on the golf course which will enable us to identify your strengths and weaknesses so that you can get the most out of your reaming 10 golf lessons.

Click here to book now.

Price list for private golf lessons:

60 minutes:

10 x 60 minute golf lessons = £500 (save £100) + Free On Course Playing Assessment (£75 value)
6 x 60 minute golf lessons = £300 (save £60)
1 x 60 minute golf lesson = £60

30 minutes:

10 x 30 minute golf lessons = £250 (save £50) + Free On Course Playing Assessment (£75 value)
6 x 30 minute golf lessons = £150 (save £30)
1 x 30 minute golf lesson = £30

Click here to book lessons with Duncan.

Click here to book lessons with Mike.

Young Masters Golf

Term-time & October holiday dates

Due to popular demand we have now released dates for our upcoming term-time and October Holiday YMG camps.

Here's What's Included:

- 8 hours of coaching over 4 days with a PGA Pro

- All equipment & ball hire

- Welcome pack on arrival

- Certificate on completion of course

Click here to learn more about YMG.

Upcoming dates:

Saturday Group (Sept/Oct) 2-4pm

• 15th Sept
• 22nd Sept
• 29th Sept
• 6th Oct

Click here to book now.

October Holidays

• Week 1, 16th-19th (9-11am)
• Week 1, 16th-19th (11:30am-1:30pm)
• Week 2, 23rd-26th (9-11am)
• Week 2, 23rd-26th (11:30am-1:30pm)

Click here to book now.

Saturday Group (Nov) 12-2pm

• 3rd Nov
• 10th Nov
• 17th Nov
• 24th Nov

Click here to book now.

Putting Workshop – Tuesday 18th September (6pm-7pm)

Putting is a vital part of your game, it can make scores or break scores.

Transform your putting by attending our upcoming putting workshop.

What’s included?

A one hour skills based workshop with a PGA Professional
Learn the fundamentals of putting including pace control, alignment, green reading, face angle and club path
Practice drills so you can keep on improving

Click here to book.

Beginner Golf Lessons – 3 Week Course

What’s included?

All equipment including golf balls & clubs hire
The best possible introduction to the game of golf
3 hours of coaching with a PGA Professional
Start and learn how to play golf including rules and etiquette
Lean the basics of golf including putting, chipping, pitching & full swing

WEDNESDAY GROUP (SEPTEMBER) 6:00-7:00PM – 5 SPACES LEFT

• September 12 - Full Swing
• August 19 - Chipping
• August 26 - Putting

Click here to learn more.

Member news

Physio Led 1 to 1 Pilates

Pilates is an exercise form of the body and mind targeting core stability, flexibility, endurance and postural and body awareness.

1 to 1 Physio Pilates offers Modified Pilates taught only on a one to one basis by a Chartered Physiotherapist. The program is designed specifically for the individual based on an assessment of that person's posture, flexibility and strength, personal goals, current and past medical history.

1 to 1 Physio led Modified Pilates can be particularly beneficial for:

• Those who experience recurrent episodes of mechanical spinal or pelvic pain, or who are recovering from a recent episode.
• People who experience regular pain due to working positions, postures or repetitive movements.
• Individuals who are recovering from an injury or after surgery (please get in touch to discuss your particular situation and timeframes).
• Those who wish to attend Pilates with an individual Physiotherapist led approach prior to attending group based Pilates.

Click here to learn more.