Danny the champion of the world
Unless you've just returned from a trekking adventure in the Andes, you'll know by now that we have a new Masters champion - and a British one… at long last. A massive congratulations to Danny Willett on an incredible victory, thanks for ending 20 years of hurt.
When Nick Faldo chased down Greg Norman in 1996, sports fans, not just golf fans, sympathised with the Australian, who faltered on Sunday to gift Faldo victory. The manner of Jordan Spieth's Sunday meltdown wasn't quite the same, but a few poor swings did the damage. The consolation for the American is that he already has a Green Jacket, although he probably won't see it this way right now.
Willett showed immense nerve to capitalise following Spieth's Amen Corner disaster, this should not be forgotten. If Spieth has the best putting stroke in the world, Willett can't be far behind, and his composure under the severest of pressure was beyond impressive.
There are so many fantastic stories surrounding his first Major win, one of those being that he's just become a father. For all of us, it's tremendous to have a British Masters champion once again.
Roll on the next one.
Why customising your irons could be the best investment you ever make
In any stick-hits-ball game, your success depends on how efficiently you can wield that stick. Take baseball. In America, they sell bats grouped by weight, length and handle size. Golf, though, is different. Clubs are generally produced to a standard spec. The trouble is, not many humans are. Nick Faldo estimates 98% of club golfers are using clubs ill-suited to their height, strength and build.
Nowhere is this more of an issue than with irons. Your power, strike quality and accuracy are all compromised by an ill-fitting set.
The right shaft creates distance and penetration by allowing your swing speed to create powerful flex. Its weight also influences your ability to build clubhead speed.
The right lie angle - the angle between the sole and shaft - means the club meets the ball with the sole flush against the ground. If your lies are wrong the heel or the toe will snag, twisting the face.
The right grip thickness puts the club in the correct portion of the hands, allowing your wrists to hinge and create powerful leverage.
These are just three elements of an irons fit. Get them wrong and you are doomed before you start; but book a fitting session with us and you're giving yourself your best chance of a successful shot. It's quick, easy and inexpensive - and it'll save you a stack of shots.
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