CHRISTMAS @ GULLANE PRO SHOP

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I know we've just said good bye to Halloween but the in-demand products may not stay in the shop too long! Come in and see the must have presents for this Christmas. You can now leave a list with us and ensure your family and friends get you just what you wanted.    

With the onset of darker afternoons, you might not be able to spend as much time on the golf course, but the winter time certainly doesn’t mean you have to enjoy your golf any less. It might be a little chillier on the course, and during the wetter days you may have to leave your trolley in the garage, but in this newsletter I take a look at the best ways to keep warm and dry on the course, as well as focusing on the best carry bags available on the market.

There is also a handy tip on escaping from wet bunkers where the rain has caused the sand to become compacted.

I also have a special competition giving you the opportunity to win a pair of the brand new, customised FootJoy golf shoes - Icon.

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Indoor Golf Lessons In the Pro shop, I have a state of the art indoor golf facility were lesons on cold or wet days can take place and now is the perfect time to enhance your game over the closed season.  The beauty of the facility is you can see your swing on the big screen and makes it easier to implement any adjustments.  The footage can be emailed to your home or work computer to keep you thinking of the coaching points given.  Also full custom fitting is available for your new clubs for next season, all matched to perfectly suit your game.  Check out this link for more details and prices - http://www.gullaneproshop.com/swing_studio.htm Get the Leading Edge Brought to you by Gullane Assistant PGA Professional, Oli Morton. This is a brand new concept of reducing your handicap by looking at all the areas involved with your golfing performance, not just the traditional swing lessons. Gone are the days of hitting hundreds of balls to no avail, the modern game demands a new way of thinking. The program strives for maximum improvement with minimal effort. We have all been there, dropping shots on the last few holes because of tiredness, the worry of missing that match winning putt for it then to come true? What The Leading Edge delivers is to focus upon Technical, Nutritional, Psycological, Course Management and  Physical aspects involved with golfing performance, and make modifications to improve YOUR handicap.  Get The Leading Edge for just £100. Call in to see Oli or phone 01620 843111 for more information. Christmas Draw Tickets - Now Available Tickets are now available for my Christmas draw in the Pro Shop.  Many great prizes, as aways are on offer with the winner receiving an overnight stay in the Luxury Carnoustie Golf hotel for 4,  as well as with a fourball on the Open Championship venue.  Tickets are only £1 a square - IT MIGHT BE YOU!!!  Win a Pair of FootJoy Icon MyJoy Golf Shoes Drawing on its heritage of premium golf shoes, FootJoy has launched FJ Icon, the self-proclaimed 'best of the best', which is already available on the MyJoys customisation programme. The all new premium golf shoe has set a new level of excellence, combining design inspiration from over 100 years of cumulative experience, the FJ Icon shoes deliver beautiful, traditional style, a comfortable fit and tremendous stability. Finely tailored upper designs, premium materials, performance-infused outsoles and best of all the MyJoys customisation programme allows you to create one of over two million colour combinations. To win one of three pairs of FJ Icon MyJoys simply answer the following question: How many colour combinations are available through the unique MyJoys customisation programme? a) 12 b) 387 c) Over 2 million Please email your answers with your name and contact details to info@gullaneproshop.com The closing date for entries is Monday, November 30. Please note: This is a TGI Golf group wide competition. For further details on the new Footjoy Icon MyJoy shoes please click here. Stay Warm and Dry This Winter There is nothing worse during the winter months than feeling wet and cold whilst playing your round. Fortunately, there is plenty of clothing available that promises to keep you both warm and dry throughout the winter, while at the same time not weighing you down and inhibiting your swing.  We have a huge collection of gents and ladies waterproofs.  For gents I stock Galvin Green and Sunderland.  The ladies can choose from Galvin Green, Abacus, Sunderland, Cross and Glenmuir. If you have seen waterproofs you like that haven't been mentioned, then please let me know and we can try to get them for you. As well as waterproofs in your golf bag I would recommend having the following winter garments to hand.  I have listed some of the pro shop's best buys. Woollen Hat - Gullane Logo £12.99, Puma £14.99. Taylormade, Mizuno and Galvin Green hats are also available. Mitts - Ping £19.99. Longridge, Green Lamb and Ping Ladies Mitts are also available. Baselayer top - Under Armour Cold Gear Mock £34.99.  We have a large collection of other Under Armour products in stock. Hand warmers -  £2.00 for a pack of 2. Waterproof rain hats - Ping £17.99. Sunderland, Zero Restriction, Daily and Golfino are also available. Waterproof golf shoes - Footjoy Dry Joys £99.99 Titleist x96 Leightweight Stand Bag The Titleist x96 features a newly designed top-cuff with integrated stand mechanism and handle, that elevates this popular stand bag to a new level of lightweight, fully featured performance. Weighing only 2kgs, this successful model will continue to provide a hassle-free carry for the serious walker. The x96 stand bag comes in 6 colours, black, navy, apple green/white/black, black/red/white, white/black/red and black/charcoal/burnt orange. SSP: £109.99 To find out more about the Titleist x96 leightweight stand bag please click here. PING Latitude V2 Stand bag As a full-featured carry bag, the Latitude V2 provides golfers innovation inside and out. The internal bag frame combines with six individual dividers to improve club organisation by tightening the bag body to ensure separation for easy club removal and replacement. Its patented retractable strap system features dual sliding straps for easy adjustment and comfort. Seven pockets, including space for a range finder and water bottle, positioned for convenient access ensure space for all the necessities to enjoy a round of golf. SSP: £129.00 To find out more about the PING Latitude V2 stand bag please click here. PING Pioneer LC Cart Bag Ping have created a lightweight cart bag to improve club organisation and convenience. A new 14-way mesh top with dividers for every club provides seperation and protection for every iron, wedge and wood.  The external putter well is moulded to ensure easy access to the most used club during the round. Among the seven pockets are two accessory and two apparell pockets.  Its nylon construction offers druability wile giving golfers an innovative and stylish option when looking for a trolley bag. Colour options available: Black/Grey, White/Black/Red, Inferno Red/Silver, Black, Navy/Silver SSP: £129.00 To find out more information about the PING Pioneer LC cart bag please click here. THE GOLFING CEILIDH Bella McNab's dance band and traditional African drumming by Stuart Dinwoodie & Group on Friday the 11th of December @ 7:30 - 11:30 pm  are hosting a fundraiser @ the Haddington corn exchange.  All proceeds raised will support the sending of golf equipment to children in Ghana.  If you love golf please help to give these kids a chance to experience this wonderful sport. Tickets in advance £8/£6 concs - Tickets on the door £10/£7 concs. Tickets available @ Gullane Pro Shop!