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Golf keeps the connections alive.

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If health is the new wealth, golf is your pathway to riches.

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How many sports enable grandparents to play with their children AND grandchildren?

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Inspire your regular golfers in the 18-9 handicap range to invest in a medium-term coaching program.

Make it easier to respond positively to challenges during a round.

The positive benefits of golf apply to everyone, regardless of gender, age or ability.

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What does it mean to be ‘a golfer’?

How you got here matters far less than did you get here (as shown to the right) at impact.

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One rung at a time. All the way to the top.

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Improve the divot and you’ll experience more great golf shots with your irons.

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Being better around the green will help you shoot lower scores, but enjoying the entire hole is just...

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One of the quickest ways to drop shots off your scorecard is to take less putts.

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Even as we age, working on mobility and rotational strength will translate into swing speed.

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Get the fundamentals right BEFORE you start investing in equipment solutions.

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Your golf no longer needs to be confined to your weekend.

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Give yourself the gift of straighter drives and more fairways found from the tee.

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Your shaft material plays a critical role on your journey to ball-striking consistency.

Use your senses to narrow your focus in the heat of competition.

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Game a shaft that combines speed and stability to level-up your ball-striking.

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This past weekend saw the staging of the 2023 Club Championships, and it was certainly an event to r...

Your shaft kick-points influence your launch angle and ball-striking quality!

Drawing on positive memories will help you deliver in the present!

Gain an edge over your competition by employing simple but effective mental techniques.

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Here is the draw for day 1 of the 2023 Club Championships.

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Balance throughout your swing helps you become solid from the sand!

To get the best out of your swing, we need to match it up with a shaft that’s right for you.

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It is Club Championships time!! The 2023 Club Championships will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sun...

The path to redemption after a shank is an easier walk than you might think!

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Get on top of your ball-striking by learning to prevent topped shots.

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Who will be knocked out?

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Hit shots that sneak below the breeze by mastering the stinger!

We’ll teach you about low point and how to optimise it so you can optimise your ball-striking and ma...

“I regret asking my buddies to play a round of golf”, (said no one, ever).

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Show your pitching skills ...

Good day to all residents and members.

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Hate the pain of having your game scrutinized as you play through? Tee it up with some friends inste...

More distance is all about generating just the right amount of spin.

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Play phenomenal flop shots by trusting your setup and technique.

With a couple witnesses on hand, there’ll be no doubt about your first ace!

Confidently square your face at impact and go flag hunting!

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Tee it up with generous playing partners often and rake in lower scores!

Quality contact is at the centre of every long drive and golden tee-shot moment.

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Trust that with your ability, you have it in you to develop the skillset for all situations!

The Souties claimed the v ...

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One of the highlights over the last 18 months in the...

Putting with the correct lie angle makes it a lot easier for you to stroke your putts down their int...

Take a deep breath before your shot. Take a bow after crushing it down the middle!

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A consistent pre-shot routine brings calm consistency to every shot.

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There is definitely a surge of excitement and anticipation around with the latest renovations and am...

Controlling speed is as important between shots as it is during shots.

Putting precision starts with a putter length that complements your physical stature.

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Increase your putting consistency with a putter that complements your putting stroke.

What’s done is done, all that matters is the next shot.

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Face angle at impact is one of the most influential factors to your accuracy off the tee.

Don’t get hung up on scores, focus on what really matters and enjoy the game with friends.

Two people. Four skills. Eighteen great holes.

Isn't it time you stopped ...

The new Hit The Tee Proshop – now run by Steve VD Heever is really starting to take shape and there...

Friends make golf great. When last did you reconnect with your favourite four-ball?

Trusting your driver face to square at impact is key to finding more fairways.

Friends make golf great. When last did you reconnect with your favorite four-ball?

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Playing with correct lie angles will help you unleash your full distance potential.

Focus on long drives and great golf – everything else can wait!

Do you need to be a realist to lower your scores?

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It is an extremely exciting time for all members of Cotswold Downs as we launch the new Grimaldi’s R...

Srixon’s new Z-STAR DIVIDE golf ball gives you a completely new way to see your game.

Once we’ve found your ideal iron lie angle you’ll enjoy sharper accuracy and find more greens.

Whether it’s 9 or 18 holes, walking keeps your game and your health in check.

So what’s so magical about the number 17?

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Dear Cotswold Downs Family,

The renovation work at your Leisure Centre is forging ahead. We...

Fixing a stubborn miss will convert par 3s from aggravating obstacles into enjoyable scoring opportu...

This is where lie angle becomes especially important.

Tara Smith: The beginner ...

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Clear preparation will help you produce clean contact and more birdie chances on par 3s.

Sometimes it’s not your swing that’s causing your slice.

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Improve your par 3 scoring by picking more sensible targets.

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Bryan gives his take on t ...

My favourite week of the year has finally arrived with the staging of the 2023 Masters at Augusta an...

Dial in your club selection and turn par 3s into golden scoring opportunities!

Get your lie angle right and you’re better positioned to enjoy your entire iron set.

Good ball striking doesn’t guarantee success on your approach. But taking note of these three things...

Each of the three new Srixon Z-STAR Golf Balls has something to offer, we just need to find out whic...

Once we’ve found and fitted you with the right putter, you’ll find more joy on the greens.

The new Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND gives you the most iron spin of any of the new Z-STAR Golf Balls.

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Relying on knowledge instead of hope is a lot more likely to get you those lucky breaks.

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The new Srixon Z-STAR XV unlocks more driver speed and distance than ever before.

Play a golf ball that performs just as you want it to, so you can tee up with confidence.

Many of the lucky breaks that happen during a round begin during practice.

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I am writing to you with further exciting news on the planned upgrades to our Leisure Centre.

Consistent strikes may be a quick and easy re-grip away.

Good ball striking doesn’t guarantee success on your approach. But taking note of these three things...

The new Srixon Z-STAR has more spin and better feel than ever before, helping you stop it closer fro...

Welcome to the team Steve ...

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Let’s make your least favourite par 4 easier and more enjoyable.

We’ve all come to expect added spin from the latest wedges, but Cleveland has taken things a step fu...

Playing with the correct lie angle makes it easier for you to take full advantage of clear scoring o...

A reminder to renew your ...

It has been an incredible privilege for me to serve in my new tenure at Cotswold Downs. Thank you t...

A consistent address makes for a more reliable, repeatable golf swing.

Alone this Valentine’s Day? When you’re a golfer, you always have the chance to connect with others.

Make wedge play a breeze with the right combination of grinds for you. The new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCo...

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Added spin when you least expect it, but need it most. The new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges.

Add distance to your game by improving your posture and shoulder turn.

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Added spin when you least expect it, but need it most. The new Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Wedges.

Whatever your grip, make sure it maximises distance and accuracy.

Golf gives you the perfect space and time to build stronger relationships.

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Tracking your approach shot tendencies is a stepping stone to finding more greens in regulation.

Don’t let your age get in the way of experiencing the joys of being a golfer.

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Every golf shot during a round is important, but your drive sets the tone.

A new and improved flatstick game is just a few basics away!

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Good day Cotswold Downs membership,

With another year whizzing around we hopefully dra...

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Loft, launch and swing speed are all connected. Let’s find out if you have any disconnects that are ...

A practice drill that will help you improve your putting distance control and remove three-putts.

Let’s find out just how good you could become.

Loft, launch and swing speed are all connected. Let’s find out if you have any disconnects that are ...

Equipment doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting into golf.

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Rene Tshiakany is on the deck from 18:00 PM. Enjoy an amazing night of music with your friends and f...

Small, incremental improvements to your short game build up to massive gains in the long-term.

The right instruction makes improvement faster than you might think.

We can get you into the scoring zone in fewer shots, more often.

Let’s make splitting the fairway a more regular experience for you.

The right centre of gravity for you makes it easier to hit drives that fly further than you ever tho...

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Unlock your driving accuracy potential with these three simple keys.

A driver shaft with the right weight can help you unlock extra metres.

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Dave Imrie on the deck from 6pm to 9pm.

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Carmen on the deck from 6pm.

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Lag putts don’t have to mean lagging improvement or enjoyment!

Golf is a game for all seasons of life. Golf is a game for everyone.

Simple yet effective improvement centres around putting!

You face a variety of challenges and go through an array of emotions during a round of golf, so the ...

Walk the fairway to better golf alongside those closest to you.

Once we’ve found YOUR ideal putting grip, your score and experience will both improve.

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The real reason for missing greens could have less to do with club selection, and more to do with cl...

Physical strength gives you control, and control gives you better impact and more distance.

Speed up your improvement by dialing in your putting speed.

A more satisfying playing experience could be one fitting away.

A powerful swing requires full rotation without excessive side-to-side movement.

It’s possible to enjoy both forgiveness and workability in a single iron set with the progressive de...

Whole-body strength and balance help you add speed and control to your golf swing.

All the distance- and power-producing magic happens at impact with Srixon’s new ZX Mk II Metalwoods.

There’s no such thing as “not good enough” for a fitting. This is a gift that’s available to all gol...

Adding physical strength helps to improve balance, and improved balance helps you to swing better.

Milled performance without the milled price tag. The new Cleveland HB Soft Milled Putter is here.

Hit your spots in the bunkers and make more sand saves.

Add some fun and team spirit to your game with a scramble format.

With the right clubs, fitted for you, we can launch your game to the next level.

There are plenty of scary shots in golf, but there’s a way to overcome the fear and have more fun.

Your wrist action can make all the difference from bunkers.

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Add the “hand-wedge” to your bag and add some light-hearted fun to your next round with friends.

Is your launch angle helping or hindering your distance?

Thought patterns can have a big impact on how successful we are at overcoming water hazards.

Quieten your lower body in the bunkers and make some noise amongst your fourball.

Strings attached

Want to add some fun and strategy to your next round with some friends? Just add string.

Get fitted for a set of irons that take your approach play to new heights.

Fairway woods can open up a world of scoring opportunities, but so many golfers avoid playing them. ...

Correct ball position changes your weight transfer and bunker game for the better.

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Increase your ball speed, smash it further than ever and enjoy data-driven delight.

An effective way of reducing the fear factor and playing your natural game, even in nervy moments.

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Join us for a Meridian Wine Show at The Venue. Come and enjoy the great wines from Ken Forrester, Ce...

There are plenty of scary shots in golf, but there’s a way to overcome the fear and have more fun.

Golf isn’t just a game, it’s a pastime that can be life-changing.

Let’s increase your bunker skills so you can increase your greenside glee.

Golf is one of the best ways to escape the workday grind, get outdoors and enjoy exercise and commun...

When it comes to successful scrambling and having more fun, the flop shot is a great shot to have up...

Those moments spent together on the golf course are what really make this game so enriching.

Simple and effective, the bump-and-run will help you experience more greenside glee.

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Join us this Sunday after Club Champs Prizegiving, 4 September, and enjoy the music by Dave Imrie on...

Golf ticks all the boxes when it comes to real connection, health and happiness.

Let’s find a chipping method that’ll make your greenside experience more fun and effective.

Your Friday night relaxat ...

This Friday, 26 August, we'll be enjoying the musical magic of Rene Tshiakanyi. Join us this Saturda...

Organisation is a simple yet effective way to gain a mental edge over your opponents.

Fight the Monday blues wi ...

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Have you re-entered for t ...

As previously communicated this year’s Club Champs will be held on the 3rd and 4th of September 2022...

Now you have it, don’t waste it.

What’s YOUR benchmark score for the par 18 challenge?

Play a ball with a cover that complements your game.

18th Bridge repair update

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Putting back the magic in ...

Take advantage of this great special offer and enter the Monday competition (included in the fee) to...

How balanced and reliable is your wedge shot technique?

Front to back, sweet to fat.

Find your ball compression sweet spot to take your game further than ever.

no Cook Monday

For this weeks no cook Monday Chef Glen will be preparing chicken phad thai stir fry and rich braise...

no Cook Monday

For this weeks no cook Monday Chef Glen will be preparing chicken phad thai stir fry and rich braise...

Turn up your Friday with ...

René Tshiakanyi and his musical gifts are back! Come and join us on the 15th of July and sit back an...

Feelings matter as much as the result.

There are many types of shots you can play around the green. Make sure you’re using the right tool f...

Beneath the layers lies a ball that performs just how you want it to.

No Cook Monday

This Monday, Chef Scott will be making spicy chicken and fennel sausage jambalaya and sticky beef an...

No Cook Monday

This Monday, Chef Scott will be making spicy chicken and fennel sausage jambalaya and sticky beef an...

Pick up a paintbrush and ...

Join us this Friday, the 8th of July, and appreciate the incredible musical talents of Amy White. Ki...

The answer seems obvious.

Two of the main reasons it’s so important to be able to scramble effectively.

Dimple-count affects ball flight. Count on a ball that’ll raise your game.

No Cook Monday

Today Chef Glen is preparing burrito bowls and tandoori roast chicken, please place your orders eith...

No Cook Monday

This Monday Chef Glen will be preparing Burrito bowl and Tandoori Roast chicken with homemade naan. ...

No Cook Monday

This Monday Chef Glen will be preparing Burrito bowl and Tandoori Roast chicken with homemade naan. ...

Cooking on a Monday has j ...

Worried about cooking today? Well, no need for that!

Join us this evening for a scrumptious...

No Cook Monday

For this weeks no cook Monday, Chef Scott will be preparing Moules mariniere with toasted ciabatta a...

No Cook Monday

For this weeks no cook Monday, Chef Scott will be preparing Moules mariniere with toasted ciabatta a...

Don't miss your chance to ...

Release your inner Picasso by joining our paint nights on the 24th of June and 29th of July. Please ...

Surprise everyone.

What do you want?

Set a target.

Special moments with love ...

Make extra special golfing memories with the people you care about most.

Spoil your dad this Fathe ...

We’ve got Father’s Day covered! Come down to the Pro Shop for great prices on everything dad loves.

Quality time with golfing ...

Get your child into golf and double your enjoyment of the game.

Choose how you want to feel.

Every step counts

Sometimes small steps add so much joy.

Pop in for some tunes fro ...

Join us on Friday for live music from the very talented Tyler Di Domenico. Bring along your friends ...

Turn 18 dreams into reality.

Make the game more specia ...

When your child gets into the game, you get a special new playing partner.

Another connection

Use golf to build your connections.

Mouth watering meals you ...

Mondays are hard enough, so why worry about what's for dinner as well. Let us take that burden off y...

Experience the difference

Small fitting adjustments can make a big difference to your playing experience and performance.

Golf with your family

Like going for a nice family walk, but with added fun.

Build stronger connection ...

In a world with endless digital distraction, golf is a great way for families to bond.

Your reason to play is?

What do you enjoy most about the game of golf?

What's for dinner on Mond ...

Plan ahead for Monday evening. You don't need to cook, we've got that covered!

We've got a ...

End May with a melody thi ...

This Friday we will be entertained by the musical talents of Inter-Alia. Bring your family and frien...

Grow in confidence

Golf offers women more than health, fun and lifestyle benefits. It’s also an opportunity to grow.

Mind the gaps

With the new Cleveland CBX ZipCore, we can close the gap between your wedges for more short-game joy...

Tee it up

One-on-one lessons are a great way to speed up your child’s golf development.

More distance. More fun. Lower scores. You can have it all!

Grind it out

There’s a reason someone has ground it out for you.

Help build our network

Golf is the best social network, help us to grow it by introducing more women to the game.

More spin? Groovy!

Find out how extra grooves means more spin and control with the new Cleveland CBX ZipCore.

Less screen time, more te ...

More friendship and fresh air. Less screen time. Revel in the joys of junior golf.

What if it is the tools that should be blamed?

Bad swings happen. With the right equipment, all is forgiven!

No need to worry about co ...

You have no need to worry about cooking this evening! Make your Monday evening so much easier by gra...

Retirement can be shared

What if more time for golf also meant more time with your loved ones? Well, it can.

Unconditionally clutch

Come up clutch in all turf conditions with the new Cleveland CBX ZipCore Wedges.

Good sport

Golf teaches children humility and grace. Find out how.

Banish those thoughts of inferiority - you’re good enough!

Does your short game lack bite?

Help us grow the game

We’d like your help introducing more women to golf.

Turn dreams into plans.

Forgiving to the core

The new Cleveland CBX ZipCore Wedges are familiar and forgiving.

Abundant joy

Honesty, good sportsmanship and a sense of belonging. Golf is any parent’s dream! Get your child gol...

Keen to put a new driver in the bag? Make it a painless process.

Some challenges for your fuller wedge shots?

Cleveland looks

Looks and brains?

Don't miss our wine show ...

Make your way down to the club to meet the makers and taste their delicious wines!

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Good lag putting is essential to shooting lower scores on par 3s.

Hybrids offer an easier way to cover longer distances, but should you replace your long irons?

Cleveland smarts

What's hidden?

Most shots hit during a round are inside 100 metres, filling any gaps in your set from this distance...

Experience the satisfaction of getting up and down from par 3 greenside bunkers.

Cleveland design

How to swing faster, create more ball speed, and be more accurate?

Do you struggle with the gap between your #5-iron and #3-wood? Here are two great options to fill th...

Missing the green on a par 3 doesn’t have to mean missing out on par.

Cleveland thinking

Can we meet your different challenges?

You could play the same par 3 hole ten times and face ten completely different shots.

By approaching your set of clubs as a group of distances we can help you fill any distance gaps.

Finding your improvement ...

By having a clear picture of where you are right now, we can help you play better golf in the future...

Fit for more fun

Experience more exhilarating moments on the greens by playing with equipment that fits you.

Time for golf

Many leave the game because they don’t have several hours to play a full round, but that’s not the o...

Knowing your carry and total distance, and what the difference is, make game management a lot easier...

The vertical gear effect produced by this face strike location is a real distance killer.

Iron play doesn’t have to ...

It’s now easier to get the ball up and find your target thanks to the new Srixon ZX4.

A stubborn challenge

This problem shot is one of the main reasons golfers leave the game. But it doesn’t have to be that ...

Knowing your short-game score will help us to improve your overall score and playing experience.

Your club face strike pattern could be the key to us removing the hook shot from your game.

Golf for better health

Golf has an important part to play in our modern health and wellness culture.

If a stubborn slice is ruining your experience, we need to assess whether horizontal gear effect is ...

We can use your dispersion patterns to increase the number of fairways and greens you hit.

Here’s a scoring benchmark for your game that’s a lot more useful than ‘greens hit in regulation’.

Golfing as a family

Parenting commitments don’t have to spell the end of golf as a pastime. In fact, family is a great r...

The “gear effect” could make a 20-metre difference to your drives.

We’re here to help assess your back strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

Built for women golfers

The new XXIO 12 Ladies’ Driver and Fairway are designed specifically for a woman’s golf swing, makin...

We’re here to help assess your chest strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

Experience XXIO X

It’s possible to swing easy while also hitting longer and straighter drives. Experience this with th...

We’re here to help assess your glute strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

View the article

Further without faster

Swing speed is not the only thing that determines distance. The new Srixon Q-STAR Tour 4 is proof.

We’re here to help assess your core strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

View the article

Everyone can go the dista ...

Golfers with moderate swing speeds should also be able to enjoy longer, straighter shots off the tee...

There are no shipping delays on better golf. An improved playing experience is always ready to order...

To improve your playing experience, we need to identify and monitor the most relevant parts of your ...

Let’s take a look at what is available to add to your better golf “shopping cart”, right now.

We’re here to help you create a plan that’ll make it easier for you to reach your full potential.

Transform your approach

Make those longer, tricky shots a lot easier with the new Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Fairways.

New, fitted golf clubs are important, but the swing that your equipment fits into is even more so.

"Better” means something different to every individual, that’s why it’s an important step in our fou...

New equipment is in short supply, but there’s still a massive part of the “better golf equation” ava...

What a way to stay active

If you’re measuring steps, then there’s no better pastime than golf.

Strengthen, stabilise, su ...

Go further with the correct strength exercises. You’ll find yourself hitting more greens and reachin...

Take our putting benchmark challenges and find out.

Golf is perfect for famil ...

Golf is the greatest pastime for anyone who wants more quality family time.

Exercises with medicine balls won’t only make you stronger, they’ll improve your swing power and can...

Join us for a festive Fri ...

Josh is back and ready to get you going this Friday with some incredible songs! Get in the festive m...

Going the distance off the tee is important, but going the distance on the green is essential.

Let them play

Save your child from the smartphone.

You need to practise SMRT techniques to look after your muscles and add 24% to your clubhead speed.

View the article

'Tis the season to be fes ...

Josh is back and ready to get you going this Friday with some incredible songs! Get in the festive m...

Tonight's the night for s ...

The festive season is upon us! As we all know, there's nothing that brings people together more than...

No more surprise misses. Here’s where squaring the face at impact is especially important.

A strong core is crucial for you to achieve the ultimate synergy of movement when you swing. By addi...

Share great moments

Great social experience are so important for wellbeing.

We've got your weekend pl ...

The festive season is upon us! As we all know, there's nothing that brings people together more than...

The smallest club in your bag can have the biggest impact on your game.

Don’t neglect the stretch. With the right strength and stretching plan you can add up to 24% to your...

It's sweet for your soul. ...

There's something sweet when it comes to the melodies that come from the Sax. It connects with you a...

A travel companion you won’t want to do without, the Srixon Golf Travel Cover protects your golf equ...

Form meets function in the light, easy-to-carry, pocket-filled Srixon Tour Stand Bag.

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Whether off the tee or around the greens, the new SOFT FEEL gives you solid yet comfortable impact o...

The new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE gives you all the drive-boosting, chip-stopping performance of a classic ...

Enjoy ease and simplicity with the wide openings and large, convenient pockets of the Srixon Duffel ...

Make your trip a breeze with the Srixon Carry-on Bag and its easy access compartments and convenient...

Take it all with you when you’re on the go. The Srixon Backpack has an isolated laptop compartment, ...

Enjoy the perfect combination of feel, fit and durability with Srixon’s synthetic and Cabretta leath...

The golf ball that does it all. The AD333 is a premium, lower-compression option for golfers who dem...

Pack everything you could possibly need for your round in the Cleveland Golf Lite Cart Bag.

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Make it easy for youngsters to grow into a game they can enjoy for a lifetime with the Cleveland Gol...

Specifically engineered for the beginner and intermediate woman golfer, the new Bloom all-in-one com...

Richie will be bringing t ...

Let's get you rolling with your all-time favourites performed by no other than the incredible Richie...

Fairway woods and hybrids might seem more difficult to strike cleanly, but once you know how, it wil...

When it comes to the healthy physical development of your child, the choice between sitting and swin...

Don’t neglect the stretch. With the right strength and stretching plan you can add up to 24% to your...

Are you ready to rock wit ...

Let's get you rolling with your all-time favourties performed by no other than the incredible Richie...

Start your weekend off on ...

Your favourite, Josh Phillander, will be back this Friday, the 19th of November to entertain you wit...

Golf gives children the ideal environment during their prime socialisation years.

Take advantage of the benefits that hybrids offer by using the correct setup and technique.

To get your ball further down the fairway, avoid injury and increase your clubhead speed by up to 24...

Join us for a Friday fill ...

Your favourite, Josh Phillander, will be back this Friday, the 19th of November to entertain you wit...

Golf offers children all the fun they get from video games, and so much more.

While fairway woods do present a challenge to your technique, we’re confident that you’re up to it.

8 weeks of exercises that help with transferring strength and power into your golf swing, can increa...

Children are spending up to 4 hours a day looking at screens. It just so happens that a round of gol...

Fairway woods offer extra distance that can transform your long game, but are you struggling to make...

If you want to increase your clubhead speed by 24%, you should include upper body strength training ...

Come spend a wonderful Fr ...

One of our popular performers, Freddy, is coming to share his musical talents with us, on Friday, th...

Enjoy your Friday evening ...

One of our most popular performers, TK on Sax, is back tonight at 18:00-21:00 to start your weekend ...

We always knew that a fitting was important. Now we know, because of launch monitor data, just how i...

If the clubface isn’t square at contact, then the golf ball is knocked off its spin axis.

Got the Monday blues? We' ...

Let's cook away your Monday blues! We've got you covered with these delicious hassle-free meals, so ...

No need to think of what ...

Head down to the kitchen at Cotswold for the best bite in town! From your all-time meaty favourites,...

Score from anywhere

Turn challenging situations into scoring opportunities with the new Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Hybri...

Did you know that different model golf balls will respond differently to exactly the same contact?

Why cook when we have you ...

Let's cook away your Monday blues! We've got you covered with these delicious hassle-free meals, so ...

It's music bingo tomorrow ...

Do you have an ear for the classic? And are you up-to-date with all the new tunes? Join us for a fun...

Go Big. Go XL.

Pulling driver on the tee box should be an thrilling, joyful experience. Free yourself up and go big...

Your clubface and golf ball are in contact for a fraction of a second. Your ball flight is decided h...

Are you a music lover? Jo ...

Do you have an ear for the classic? And are you up-to-date with all the new tunes? Join us for a fun...

Get your rounds in before ...

In order to keep Cotswold Downs as one of the premier golf courses in KwaZulu Natal, the playing sur...

With poor posture, your accuracy, strength and power are reduced and your risk for pain and injury r...

Co-ordination of different muscle groups allows you to pivot properly and transfer energy on your do...

You know where you want to be. Is the shot shape that important?

Learn more

Your Monday just got a lo ...

We will be hosting Toni D at the Cotswold Leisure Centre this Friday night, where there will be grea...

Your latissimus dorsi muscles have the largest surface area of all your muscles and are responsible ...

Mobility in your shoulders and thoracic spine, as well as strength in your shoulders and core, will ...

Percentages that don’t lie. Facts to help you.

Learn more

Looking for a hassle-free ...

Let's cook away your Monday blues! We've got you covered with these delicious hassle-free meals, so ...

A perfect 10

The tenth generation Srixon AD333 gives you even better flight with low-lofted clubs thanks to a low...

Get in the rhythm and gro ...

Good music, good food, and only the best crowd in town. We cannot think of a better way to spend you...

With the right stretches and exercises, your hip flexors can help you get the most out of your game....

If one is your ball flight, then here are some options.

Learn more

To avoid injury, improve mobility and increase strength in your pivot, you need to do the right stre...

Our Champions represented ...

A shout-out to Brendan Adlam and Ben Botha Jnr, who both did extremely well in the KZN Champion of C...

Have you got your weekend ...

Tomorrow night, one of your favourite performers returns to the Cotswold Downs Leisure Centre stage....

When your hamstrings and surrounding muscles are strong, flexible and stable, not only will your gam...

Strengthen your golf swing and get more distance by strengthening your core and your backswing pivot...

Further education is required and handicaps tumble.

Learn more

Are you ready for a week ...

Why not take a break cooking tonight? We've got you covered with some delicious meals.

Clic...

This is not a wedge...

This is your ticket to a greenside playground.

The perfect way to kick b ...

Join us this Sunday for a mouth-watering carvery lunch. The perfect solution to break away from your...

We've got an incredible l ...

Book your food for the week or your table with us on Friday today.

Click the link to read m...

There's nothing like a wa ...

Get groovy for the weekend and come down to the Cotswold Leisure Centre while TK on Sax soothes the ...

Beyond golf

As humans we need connection. Let’s make sure that your golf game and relationships are equally stro...

While loft impacts your launch angle and distance, there’s more to it than just the degrees of loft ...

Have you seen what we hav ...

Are you looking for some incredible food to eat this evening? Why not book your dish from our menu a...

There's no place you'd ra ...

Join us this Friday for some good food, a drink and amazing live music! Bring the family down and co...

Get your head in the game

Make sure you’re getting the most out of your life by looking after your physical and mental health ...

When it comes to getting you further down the fairway, there are a number of areas we can exploit.

The role of your posterio ...

Your core and posture impact your hip rotation and therefore your swing accuracy. Start with an asse...

Join us for the hottest e ...

Get groovy for the weekend and sing along to tunes from the sensational Freddy, live at the club on ...

The gift that keeps on gi ...

Improve more than just your swing. What are you waiting for? Reap the benefits golf has to offer wit...

Larger hitting zones are making it easier to increase your smash factor. Find out why that matters f...

How much do your hips rot ...

Your ability to keep your club on plane is hugely dependent on your hip rotation ability. Start with...

There’s a way to improve your control around the greens without changing your swing or setup.

Looking for something to ...

Friendly reminder from The Leisure Centre for the long weekend.

Click the link to read more...

More than just a game

Get the most out of your life and your health with one of the best games in the world. Don’t wait an...

While longer drives can shorten your approach and improve your playing experience, being on the fair...

Join us for our Women's D ...

Join us on Monday for our Women's Day Golf Challenge. It will only cost you R100, and each entrant w...

A major power source is y ...

Add metres, clubhead speed and accuracy by simply improving your hip action. Get started on your jou...

The correct lie angle is important for all your clubs, but it’s critical for your higher-lofted scor...

Welcoming you back with n ...

We are happy to have our Friday night music back. No Fly Zone will be performing on Friday, July 30t...

From anywhere inside 100 metres, there’s a wide variety of potential shots to play. Are your wedges ...

All over the show?

Understand the laws and make it all so much easier.

The numbers on the sole of your wedges don’t tell the full story.

Get there faster

Get to the scoring zone faster and have more fun along the way with the Srixon ZX Metal Woods.

Get a grip on the problem

Sometimes better golf is literally just in your hands.

Book an experience

We want to change your golfing experience and enjoyment. Each hole starts at the tee. So let’s start...

Isaac Newton allegedly lay about under a tree. We invest in balancing the physics of four factors fo...

Making it harder

The art of golf; the journey to better; more enjoyment. There’s a path to them all.

More than impact

The sweet spot is part of the solution, but there’s another major factor in your tee-shot efficiency...

Not reaching 200 metres?

Do you know how difficult golf is, if off the tee you’re barely reaching 200 metres? You do?

Make a flying start

Get further down the fairway and have more fun off the tee with the Srixon ZX5 Driver.

Not ‘right’ from the off?

How many holes must be spoiled from the tee? One factor causes most of the problems.

What do you measure?

How efficient are you? How many metres do you generate from each mph of swing speed?

Learn more

Golfers swinging under 85 mph with their driver should please come and see us.

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Keep warm with us tomorro ...

Join us tomorrow night where we will be introducing a new performer by the name of Tanner Wareham. W...

35 metres further

The average LPGA Professional translates what is the same swing speed as a regular golfer into a lot...

Here are some simple exercises to bring home an understanding of what impacts feel, rhythm, and spee...

Break it down to break 10 ...

When trying to break 100, taking more shots with clubs that you’re more comfortable with is a better...

Inside and out

Go the distance. Look after your rotator cuff muscles to hit the ball further and get more out of yo...

Please note our updated K ...

Please click the link to read more: https://bit.ly/...

It's your last chance to ...

Join us on Sunday for an incredible meal prepared to make every dad proud. Take a look at our select...

There's nothing like Fath ...

Join us on Sunday for an incredible meal prepared to make every dad proud.

Click the link t...

Simplicity rules

Breaking 100 becomes a lot easier when your wedge play is more efficient.

Rise to the occasion

Make sure you’re doing the right rotational exercises to protect your and strengthen your shoulders ...

No-Cook Mondays is the be ...

We have a sumptuous menu available for the No-Cook Monday next week.

Click the link to rea...

Smallest club, biggest im ...

The humble putter has the power to take you into the 90s.

Accuracy is everything

With the right exercises you’ll lower your score on the golf course and reduce your risk of injury a...

What's better than some l ...

With No Fly Zone, you won't want to miss out on keeping it grounded with some great music.

Ignore “par” and break 10 ...

Across 18 holes, carding 9 bogeys and 9 double bogeys gets you to 99. Say no to “par pressure”.

The right rotation

Keeping your rotator cuff and surrounding muscles stable will help you reach more greens and play be...

Start your weekend off wi ...

Click the link to read more: https://bit.ly/3wSHIEX...

Why shaft matters

Get your shaft weight right and timing could come easier.

Numbers that tell a story

Three numbers that tell a story and directly impact your enjoyment and performance on the course.

Here’s the right thinking ...

Here is one of the great truths ignored by too many.

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A second scorecard you sh ...

Do you know your ‘short-game score’? It could help you lower your overall score.

What really matters

There’s something more important to distance than clubhead speed.

How do you approach appro ...

"Greens in regulation” is an important number, but there’s another number that could be even more us...

Could shorter be longer?

A shorter shaft could make it easier for you to square the clubhead.

A number worth knowing

It’s simple. The more fairways you find, the better your playing experience. But do you know the ave...

You really are 1 in 1,000 ...

You don’t suffer with a car seat that makes driving more difficult. Find your ONE.

Learn more

What would you rather hav ...

A fitting decision that could transform your tee shots.

Many golfers fall into traps set by course designers when they go flag-hunting. But there’s a way to...

The slowest but best

In a fast-paced, frantic, friends-on-facebook world there’s a slower and better social network.

Learn more

Is your shaft cutting you ...

If you often fall short of the distance you know you’re capable of, the problem could be the piece o...

Teeing the ball up too high and not using the tee box properly might not seem like a big deal, but i...

Play 9 with us

There’s yet another reason to come and play-9 with us.

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Are your irons pushing yo ...

You set up perfectly and pulled off a great swing, yet you still pushed it and missed the green. The...

Coming up short is a common problem on par 3s. But when you change your club selection and aiming st...

Our mission in life

Play-9 with us and a whole new world opens up.

Is your driver working fo ...

Many golfers are losing distance off the tee without even realising it. Are you one of them?

For so many of us, par 3s are where it all goes wrong. Here are three steps you can take to change t...

Discovering Love

We’re here to nurture the greatest love affair you’ll ever experience.

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Is it really your fault?

These two fitting aspects of your setup can make your long irons much easier to hit.

Demyan Burczak is flying ...

Our live music Friday nights continue this evening with the very talented and popular Josh Phillande...

You're invited to an even ...

Join us this Friday for some great music and amazing food.

Click the video to watch your in...

Get sharper around the gr ...

This is one of the quickest ways to improve your score and find more joy on the golf course.

Yes, you can!

Golf should be a joy, not a constant struggle. You can experience better. Here’s how.

This changes everything

Shooting in the 80s? Then we have a plan you’re going to want to hear about.

Your iron fitting checkli ...

Once we check off these three items on your fitting checklist, you’ll be hitting better iron shots a...

Congratulations to our Be ...

Live Music at the Leisure Centre

Our Friday Music Nights at the Leisure Centre have proven ...

The 20-hour plan

In just 20 hours, you could be shooting lower scores and have more fun on the course.

Learn more

How good would it feel?

Performance variables are a means to an end. The real achievement is how much more enjoyable your go...

Here’s a fun alternative playing format that will help you improve inside your scoring zone.

A smarter approach to bet ...

Playing with the latest iron technology is only the first step to hitting better approach shots. The...

Let the countdown begin! ...

Please also note that the 2021 Club Champs entry sheets will go up in the Pro shop next week so don’...

It’s only a matter of tim ...

It’s not a question of “if” you could achieve a better playing experience, but “when”. And an assess...

A fun and full playing experience on a course that takes less than an hour. It is possible.

Plenty of fish in the sea ...

With so many iron fitting options available, it may seem impossible to find your perfect match. But ...

Which improvement would p ...

Once we find the answer to this important question, your playing experience will be transformed fore...

What do you want to achie ...

One of the best ways to identify how you can improve your golf game, is to come in for an assessment...

You can treat tee boxes like a suggestion rather than a rule.

Feelings matter more now

The world is more than ever about the people and the games we love. What will help deepen your love?

Making them your putting partner for 9 holes is more likely to inspire them to take up the game than...

Making square contact eas ...

By making sense of these two crucial fitting components, we’ll sort through the options and find you...

We've got all the enterta ...

Come down to Cotswold Downs Country Estate, you won't want to miss out on anything.

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More aggressive swings

If you have a higher swing speed, you’ll love the distance and control that the new Srixon Z-STAR XV...

Wealth is playing togethe ...

Golf can connect generations and keep families strong.

To infinity and beyond, D ...

Massive congratulations must go to local resident Junior, Demyan Burczak. He recently travelled to G...

Real wealth is beyond str ...

Fairways, friends, and fresh air. That’s a better life. That’s real wealth.

Start your weekend on the ...

The hills are alive with the sound of TK!

Come down to the Leisure Centre and enjoy the swe...

All shots. All golfers.

Speed and distance off the tee. Spin and control around the green. The new Srixon Z-STAR is a golf b...

All shots. All golfers.

Speed and distance off the tee. Spin and control around the green. The new Srixon Z-STAR is a golf b...

How’s your separation?

Being able to properly ‘separate’ your upper body and hips during your golf swing helps you hit long...

Be “the wedge wizard”

Impress your playing partners, have more fun around the greens, and lower your score.

We’re here to help you stay on track and reach new levels of enjoyment and scoring.

Discover new parts of the ...

Finding the fairway from the tee box is about fine margins at impact with your driver.

The dimensions of distanc ...

Once we know the answer to these questions, you’ll have the perfect distance package.

Why your mobility matters ...

When your kinetic chain is strong, your energy transfer is better, and your swing is more powerful a...

From dreams to reality

A more fulfilling and satisfying golf experience doesn’t have to be confined to your dreams; let’s m...

We can use two specific phases of each hole to benchmark your game, lower your score, and improve yo...

Find your ideal spin rate ...

Backspin generates lift for your golf ball, but how much is too much for you?

A tale of two golfers

Which of these two golfers do you think drives the ball longer and more accurately?

Who will be crowned the M ...

The Matchplay portion of our Club Championships is around the corner. Next weekend Saturday and Sund...

Mobility for more smash

Increasing your pelvic mobility can help you hit a higher smash factor more consistently.

Here’s how we’re going to help you achieve your goals and play better golf.

Let’s find your stairway

There are many stairways to golf heaven, and we can help you find yours.

One change for longer dri ...

It is possible to drive the ball further without increasing your swing speed.

There’s so much to gain

This small driver improvement can help you take a shorter club on your approach.

What part of your game would give you the most joy if you improved it?

More power is a process

To develop your golf swing’s full power potential, you need a strong foundation of mobility.

The golf of your dreams

Golf should be a source of joy, not misery. You can play the golf you dream of, and we can help you ...

Why your launch angle is ...

Looking for a 250 metre+ tee shot with an average swing speed? Launching it higher will help. But ho...

Your best golfing year ye ...

This fitting component could be the foundation for making your golfing New Year resolutions a realit...

Short and sweet

When your journey from tee to the scoring zone is shorter, your golf experience becomes easier and b...

The importance of retirem ...

You create a financial retirement plan for a reason. But, what’s the point if you don’t get outside ...

Have you got time?

If you’ve spent many years playing recreational, social golf, shooting low 90s, then how good could ...

Four tips

Breaking 90 means loving your wedges and mastering four particular shots.

Learn more

Take on any lie

Here’s a fun way to improve your stroke play from tricky lies.

Technique and equipment

Your putter should be your magic wand. There’s one more club that needs the magic dust.

Learn more

Get tested

We want to help you hit more good shots. You’ll enjoy the feeling of solid contact more often.

Learn more

No excuse

Where should your priority be when you think about ‘distance gapping’?

Learn more

Don’t go faster

In fact, we would rather you went a little slower and tried to emulate the LPGA Tour. Your experienc...

Your most important shot

Every golf shot during a round is important, but your drive sets the tone.

Save them

Too many people are working from home and failing to disconnect digitally, to really connect with fr...

You don’t need 4 hours

Par 18 is a great game to play with friends, and it will definitely sharpen you up.

Learn more

Eyes on the prize

If you want to break 90, then that’s the prize. Do not be diverted.

Learn more

Swing and performance

If you want a golf swing that has you looking good and threatening 80, then

Escape, first time

We’re going to help you play those tricky winter lies.

Don’t change speed

What if we could add 41 extra metres to your tee shot without you swinging the slightest bit harder?...

Is the fairway dead?

We keep reading that the fairway wood is dead, but it's not even a relevant debate.

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Everyone is different

If you think that over a 1,000 variations of any single golf club is a lot; how many variations of ...

Get there faster

We can get you into that scoring zone with fewer shots, more often.

“We” time matters

We have had a tough, stressful last 12 months. You must make sure that you have balance in your life...

Different scorecards

You know that on every round, you ought to create two additional scorecards?

Learn more

Change your thinking

We allow the wrong swing thoughts on the tee. If you want to break 90, think again.

Learn more

Strength not required

Golf is a game of technique and timing. We’re looking for ladies who want to have a game that gets t...

Let’s hit the slopes

Playing from sloped lies is always awkward, but it doesn’t have to mean dropping shots.

Think again

Hybrids emerged at another time when a #5 iron wasn’t a #3 iron in disguise.

Learn more

What is Hale Irwin taking ...

We can all see the impact of age on tee shot performance. It can be dramatic. Yet Hale Irwin’s stati...

It’s difficult enough

Hitting at a small target from a distance is already difficult enough. It could be easier with no ef...

Forget false starts

Let’s make splitting the fairway a more regular experience for you.

What’s your plan?

If you want to break 90, then how are you approaching each hole? Here are some thoughts.

Learn more

Your set make-up matters

In one of the most important parts of the game, most golfers place themselves at a disadvantage.

Learn more

Four friends wanted

If you’re shooting low 90’s / high 80s, then it's time to get below 85 most times, and even threaten...

Break free!

Don’t get stuck in the mud this winter.

Surprising data

Several studies around the world by different organisations have produced some startling tee-shot pe...

The best thoughts

Do you think or believe that you’re worth it?

Learn more

It’s a lie

Why do they mislead us? Why not have a ‘truth’?

Learn more

Spread the love

More than ever this year, if you play golf, you know what a real gift golf is to you. In fact, is th...

Just looking at this

A happy image that disguises frustration caused by a simple equipment error.

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Another factor

It’s not just the loft and centre of gravity that impact your launch angle.

Learn more

One factor to fix

One factor has the largest impact on your ability to sink putts in the 8 to 10-foot range.

Learn more

What do you most need?

Four models of a driver can all create different launch angles.

Learn more

What’s the problem?

Why is there such a big gap between the number of flat 10-foot putts a Tour Pro sinks and the number...

It works for you?

The laws of physics demand that we make sure the launch angle and spin rate of your golf ball maximi...

See Carmen Rodrigues perf ...

Burchells Boers versus Souties

This past Saturday we hosted the Burchells Saturday morning ...

How many would you sink?

Here’s a putting skills test you should challenge yourself with on a regular basis.

Learn more

You’re an individual

There is nowhere that your DNA is more apparent than on the tee box.

Learn more

Our North vs South event ...

North vs South is open to everyone!

Good day to all Cotswold Homeowners, Residents and Memb...

Better balance, better go ...

There’s a very good reason for the strange looking poses in yoga.

Improve your golf and bri ...

Morning work commutes can now be replaced with an hour in the fresh air improving your golf and havi...

Take control of scary sit ...

Knowing your dispersion patterns frees you up to approach a daunting hole with more confidence.

Find YOUR flex

One manufacturer’s ‘stiff flex’ shaft is another manufacturer’s ‘regular flex’ shaft. So how do you ...

The breath matters

Here’s a way you can increase oxygen and blood flow to your muscles, for a stronger, more consistent...

What a way to start your ...

Your golf no longer needs to be confined to your weekend.

Take on any challenge

When you know your dispersion patterns, it becomes so much easier to navigate a new golf course.

The effects of gravity

Even when lofts are equal, CoG has a big impact on the type of ball flight you’re getting.

Going deeper into strengt ...

For golfers looking to take their game up a level, muscle strength endurance is key.

Mind the gaps

Fill the gaps in your schedule with joy and better golf at one of our practice clubs.

Improve your odds

Knowing your dispersion pattern will help you negotiate the course a lot more successfully.

What loft irons should yo ...

With so many iron loft options now available, you need some direction before making a selection.

Who will be crowned champ ...

Next week Friday we will be holding a Chipping Competition at the infamous “19th Hole” at the Leisur...

More than just flexibilit ...

Mobility is the most important fitness component for golfers, and this form of exercise helps you to...

More time for golf

If you’ve recovered time by working from home, our practice clubs are the perfect fillers.

Save shots without alteri ...

Understanding your dispersion pattern can have an immediate impact on your club selection and aim.

What is a #7 iron?

There are big iron loft differences between manufacturers. That has implications for your game.

The gap between your ball ...

The abuse has come to an end... almost!

Over the past few days our beautiful course has bee...

The shift to competition is a make-or-break phase of a junior golfer’s journey. Parents have a massi...

Do you have what it takes ...

A reminder to all to please put your name down for the 2020 Club Champs!

On Saturday and Su...

The practice green is one of the most important areas for children starting golf.

Keeping children unhindered by rules and systems frees them up to enjoy golf more.

Time to make a splash aga ...

Our pool is open again! Tomorrow will see the first time that the pool has been, legally, used sinc...

Tim Gray and Dale Cooke m ...

On Saturday, Tim Gray and Dale Cooke represented Cotswold at the regional final of the Heritage Golf...

It’s in the hips

Your hip flexors help you tilt and rotate your hips during the golf swing but they don’t like extend...

It's time to slow down

Golf is the perfect counterbalance to the pressures of modern life.

Keeping FUN at the core

Golf is a game for all of us to enjoy, for life.

Keep moving

Staying active is good for your body as well as your golf swing.

Teeing it up

Don’t underestimate the importance of teeing up properly on par 3’s.

Tried the par-18 challeng ...

This fun challenge is a great way to improve your wedge play skills.

So many reasons why

From physical and emotional well being, to connecting with family and friends; golf has so much to o...

A richer, healthier life

Golf has so much to offer. Everyone can benefit.

A great choice of weapons ...

The Cleveland CBX2 is one wedge weapon for your bag. There are three more.

Learn more

This can make wedge play ...

Hitting good wedge shots without making perfect contact is possible. But there’s a catch.

Test your distance contro ...

The 50-foot Challenge is a great way to see if your putting stroke and your putter are working toget...

You’re worth it

When it comes to golf balls, there’s only one person to listen to.

Learn more

All work and no play

Work often replaces golf, but it doesn’t have to be one or the other.

Your child's golfing jour ...

The most important thing is what golf means to your child. Let them have the relationship they want ...

This isn’t prime scoring ...

Seeing all par 3’s as scoring opportunities is a risky game to play.

Greenside can be your pla ...

Many golfers get tense around the greens, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Give them more

For your children, it’s about so much more than learning golf; it’s about healthy physical and socia...

Moment to moment. Accomplishment to accomplishment. Golf is a special journey.

Your short-game equipment ...

Are you making half of your round more difficult than it should be?

Sliding putts way past th ...

You might have too little dynamic loft in your putting stroke.

Designed to improve you

There are several innovations in the Cleveland CBX2 wedge that almost all golfers would benefit from...

Don’t rush a good thing

While Tour Professionals might generate rocket-speed, most of us know that a good thing takes time.

Learn more

Are you signing up for th ...

This coming Wednesday, the 19th of August, we are hosting the club qualifier for the Sun Internation...

Golf is healthy, too

Golf shouldn’t be excluded from the health and fitness boom.

Develop a love for the ga ...

As the parent of a junior golfer, you have a very important role to play.

Restore the rhythm

Heard of “scapulohumeral rhythm”? It helps you make a full shoulder rotation and swing on plane.

Now’s the time to get the ...

Getting your children into golf while they’re young makes skills development a lot smoother. But tha...

How low can you go?

The total number of shots during your round isn’t the only score you should be keeping track of.

Golf courses are places where joy is shared and relationships are built.

Green first, then flag

Flag hunting on par 3’s is a limited approach that creates unnecessary risk.

Your wedge set

You want to be able to play every type of wedge shot with full control.

The target distance

There are different dimensions of accuracy on fuller wedge shots. Too many ignore an important dimen...

Too much of a good thing

Too much putting loft makes consistently getting the ball to the hole more difficult than it should ...

You’re having a laugh

Some of the observations about the Srixon Z-Star golf balls make you laugh.

Learn more

The battle lines have bee ...

The draw is now complete for both the Individual and Betterball Knockout Competitions. We would like...

Golf brings people together in our disconnected times.

Golf isn’t a funnel. It’s ...

A pie with FUN at its core. And it’s perfect for children.

Slow it down?

There are some who say that modern golf balls like the Srixon Z-Star range are too fast, too straigh...

Free your swing

With a few good habits you can improve your movement and flexibility, and free your golf swing.

The game of a lifetime

Three generations connected by golf. What an incredible opportunity!

Stop coming up short

Knowing these five distances will improve your chances of hitting the green on par 3’s

Golf enriches lives

From good physical health, to a vibrant social life and stronger relationships. Golf has all this to...

One of our first wedge qu ...

When we’re looking at wedges for a golfer, we always like to see the design of their irons. How impo...

Is this your scoring zone ...

Next time you play 18 holes, try out this benchmark challenge to see where your short game is.

Your scoring zone

So much about playing better golf and having more fun depends on this zone.

Not to be forgotten

It’s not spoken about enough, but putter loft massively affects your distance control and accuracy o...

Skill up on your short ga ...

How to putt like a king!

Andy has another useful tip this week on putting.

Read mo...

Get your hands on one of ...

We are having a final clearance sale, starting today, 30 July, until Sunday, 2 August. This will inc...

Enriching childhood

Golf offers children positive experiences and connections for life.

Learn more

Are your clubs making the ...

There are certain aspects of your club setup that can be easily changed to improve your golf.

Andy’s golf tips are back ...

Andy’s golf tips are back!

Check out his latest instructional video on how to warm up befor...

Let Ross help you be read ...

Ross’ Rates

As many of you know, our Golf Director, Ross Dewes, offers his own unique brand...

Our deepest sympathies to ...

We were left with very heavy hearts on Wednesday as we learned of the passing of one of our long-tim...

A game for the whole fami ...

As we, slowly, get back to normality the time has come to review our calendar and pencil in some imp...

All hail King Gilbert!

Upon our return to action at Cotswold we were greeted by an amazing sight, our golf course in pristi...

Counteract the distance d ...

Check out these stretches and exercises to help you reduce the distance dip that comes with age.

A game that gives childre ...

Golf offers your child the fun of gaming with the added benefits of exercise and fresh air.

Take shots off your score ...

Now is the time to make an impact on your scorecard. If we could add distance to your tee shots and ...

How’s your energy transfe ...

Smash Factor, a measure of energy transfer, is a big part of how far you hit the ball.

Learn more

We are back on Monday

Dear Golfers,

From Monday the 22nd of June Cotswold Downs will be open to guests and visito...

How’s your swing separati ...

As we age, we can lose the ability to make this rotational separation, but here’s a great exercise t...

Golf time is family time

Golf gives families an opportunity like few other sports.

Sometimes it's not the di ...

For most of us, the pleasures of hitting a good tee shot aren’t measured just in yards. There are mo...

The biggest carry factors ...

These two things that have a massive impact on your distance.

Learn more

Improve your rotation

Muscles stiffen with age, reducing your rotational capacity. Here’s a great stretch to help keep you...

Creating lifelong connect ...

This is where golf becomes more than just a game.

Putting is great but …

If everything goes right, then there’s the chance of a glory putt, but there’s a lot of important sh...

Go the distance

What clubhead speed has to do with it.

Learn more

Get ready for the course

Great value on offer for the entire family!

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Let’s use video of your swing to add 10 metres to your driving distance.

Stay limber, hit it longe ...

An important stretch for rotation.

Life skills through exper ...

The golf course is a safe and fun testing ground for children.

Driving or Putting?

We’re not sure why we hang on to some old truths when the new truth is so clear.

Fewer near misses on the ...

Face angle could be the difference between holing that 10-foot putt, or just slipping past.

Long drives come in three ...

The trio of impact factors that help you go the full distance.

Learn more

We will have a superb offering including, artisan breads, cheeses, free range meat, olives take away cappuccinos, fire wood, etc, etc... plus wine and spirits… yes wine and spirits will be available at competitive pricing.

Deli trading hours:

Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 9am – 7pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm

Our collaborators on this initiative have all felt the severe effects of the lockdown and will greatly appreciate your support, these partners will include:

• Living Eco
• Lineage
• Sprigs
• Coastal Coffee
• Ital Deli
• Gourmet Greek
• Maddison Bakery
• The Real Meat Co.
• Romesco Olives
• Big Bag o’ wood
• VDP
• Cool Wines
• Matt Draper Wines

(please note that alcohol will only be sold from Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm)

The kitchen take-away collection:

With the move to level 3 we will be moving the collection of take-away food to The Kitchen Restaurant. This will commence on Tuesday 2nd June:

Take-away trading hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 12:30pm – 7pm
Sunday: 12:30pm – 5pm

Please see menu here: https://bit.ly/2Bb0mA5

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The Kitchen Deli

It is with great excitement that "The Kitchen" in collaboration with several partners will be openin...

Gear up for the course

You can buy G/FORE Golf Shoes now for only R2499. For every pair you will get a Peter Millar shirt f...

Many ways you can benefit

A stronger core gives you more distance on course and better movement off it.

Let's keep Cotswold beaut ...

Dear Members and Residents,

I hope that this letter finds you and all your families safe an...

A stronger core for more ...

Make it easier to repeat your best swing.

Now the better golfer win ...

For so long the improvements in technology have been aimed at the game improvement golfer. Now the b...

Now is your chance to rev ...

Gear up before winter strikes!

Before the lockdown ends you want you and your family to be ...

Added metres without adde ...

Generate more power without risking injury.

Don’t waste the benefits

However much great technology you’re about to buy, have you invested in what’s needed to translate t...

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3dkyV4I" />

Your update on the golf s ...

Good Day Members and Residents,

We would like to update everyone on the position of golf in...

A stronger core for longe ...

Generate more power with less effort.

What could you improve to ...

Add more value to your practice by choosing a skill to make the primary focus of your range session.

Cotswold deliveries: from ...

Start their journey

Getting your children into the game early could be the greatest gift you give them.

Why finding your one is s ...

The right setup will help you experience more magical moments on the course.

Important message from yo ...

Dear Members and Residents,

We trust that this newsletter finds you all safe and healthy an...

Have you tried a round on ...

A good way to prepare yourself for the variety of challenges during a round.

Build your upper leg musc ...

A more consistent golf swing and better general mobility.

Tricks of the trade

Get yourself into better positions on the golf course.

Get into position

Shoulder mobility helps you swing on plane and reduce elbow strain.

It's competition time

When junior golfers move into a more competitive phase of their development, correct practice become...

No stopping power?

Your wedges could be the reason your handicap isn’t lower.

What are you aiming at?

Technology makes it so much easier to land on the distance mark, but doesn’t always help with the ta...

Make a difference

Support our service staff and stand a chance to win a R10,000.00 food and beverage spending account....

Stronger buttocks, better ...

An exercise that can help improve your ball striking.

Where are you striking th ...

Where you make impact with the golf ball has a massive impact on distance and ball flight consistenc...

Loosen up for better rota ...

Hip rotation is fundamental to the golf swing. Here’s how you can improve yours.

Playing to improve

Playing a second sport that complements golf can help juniors improve their golf performance.

Master up and downs

Here’s why getting better at scrambling is especially important for amateurs.

Are your wedges adding sh ...

When you’re facing at least 9 scramble situations per round, you need sharp grooves.

Let's make you more accur ...

Correcting your lie angle will make it easier to hit straighter shots more consistently.

Support our staff

Support our service staff and win a R10,000.00 food and beverage spending account. All proceeds go t...

Chip your troubles away

In times like these, golf can be your solace.

Making golf easier

More can actually mean more often. If that’s perfection, that’s a good thing.

Fresh air, movement, fun

A golf course is the perfect place to enjoy some time outdoors.

Why your ankles matter to ...

A stronger foundation for a better golf swing.

Let’s prove something to ...

It might be a lot of effort to be an elite level golfer. But it doesn’t take very much at all to mas...

Learning the ABCs of move ...

The more sports a child has played, the better off they’ll be when learning golf.

Why upper leg mobility ma ...

A more balanced golf swing and less lower back pain.

The power of re-gripping

New grips can help increase your clubhead speed and improve your consistency.

More control around the g ...

Distance control with your wedges shouldn’t be a guessing game.

Dear Members and Residents,

We hope that your lockdown is going well and you are enjoying y...

The ‘fun’ in fundamentals

Playing outside is important for children, in general, but it is especially so when learning golf.

An escape in difficult ti ...

A golf course is more than just 18 tees and greens.

Improve your mobility

Play your best for longer.

A simple question

Do you want 40 metres of better feelings?

The best thing about golf is something that can b...

What could you improve to ...

Add more value to your practice by choosing a skill to make the primary focus of your range session.

Distance training during ...

Get active during downtime to improve your distance when you return.

Experience the difference

New grips not only feel great in your hands, they also help you play better golf.

How grooves save shots

Sharp wedge grooves can be the difference between a 14-foot putt and a tap in.

Enjoy every iron

Get your lie angle right, and you’re better positioned to enjoy your entire iron set.

A golfer's lockdown survi ...

So we're locked in, for 21 days. That's a long time! It is a time for family and a time for personal...

Important message from th ...

Good Day Members and Residents,

In light of the countrywide lockdown imposed by our governm...

Love your irons, all of ...

Being comfortable hitting any iron makes the game more enjoyable.

Nailing your approach

This is where the lie angle becomes especially important.

What a feeling!

This should result in the dream sound, time after time, after time. Technology with a little adjustm...

The golf course is one of ...

I have decided today to start the newsletter with the quote. I believe that, yes, things are crazy r...

No more three putts

Confidence over short putts adds confidence to your whole game.

Cotswold Leisure Centre C ...

Dear Members and Residents,

In the wake of the global pandemic that is COVID-19 it has been...

Do your irons match your ...

Sometimes it’s not your swing that’s causing your slice.

Well done to our two loca ...

Two of our very own have been lifting the Cotswold name to new height around the SA golfing world re...

Ease and accuracy from th ...

Making it as easy as possible to exit the bunker in one shot.
The new Cleveland Smart Sole 4 San...

How’s your attack angle?

How improving your angle of attack can give you a shorter approach.

Get closer to the hole

A single degree of lie angle can be the difference between a birdie opportunity and a pressure par p...

Conquer the putting green

Andrews GolfTipTuesday this week is on various putting styles and grips

Read more here:

Achieve more this year

What aspect of your game could you improve?

The Knockouts are back!

It's that time of year again when we open up the entries for our Individual and Betterball Knockout ...

Enjoy every iron

Get your lie angle right, and you’re better positioned to enjoy your entire iron set.

Kick March off with a Sun ...

Our second ‘Sunday challenge’ will be taking place on the 1st of March. It will be a 9-hole American...

Now slower swings can go ...

You don’t need to swing faster to go further. The new Q-STAR Tour golf ball.

Simplifying the short gam ...

Wedge play doesn’t have to be complicated.
The new Cleveland Smart Sole 4 Wedges.

The slowest but best

In a fast-paced, frantic, friends-on-facebook world there’s a slower and better social network.

Learn more

Are you in your launch zo ...

A zone that’s more important than your driver’s hitting zone.

Get your junior on the co ...

Important message to all ...

To all Members and Residents,

As I’m sure most of you are aware, we will be without water i...

Play-9 with us

There’s yet another reason to come and play-9 with us.

Learn more

Could you be throwing met ...

Two simple setup mishaps that can lead to wasted metres.

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The Sun is out, and the ...

Our Cotties Pool has just undergone a “spring treatment" of its own and it looks great!

Re...

Our mission in life

Play-9 with us and a whole new world opens up.

More than how fast

How fast you swing is less important than how you transfer that speed into contact on the club face.

“Barbara Cochrane, she’s ...

January saw a wonderful start for the year for one of our Members as Barbara Cochrane took part in t...

Dear Members,

Due to the adverse weather conditions, the putting competition scheduled for this afternoon has been...

Discovering Love

We’re here to nurture the greatest love affair you’ll ever experience.

Learn more

A lot can happen in 2 met ...

1mph of ball speed adds 2 metres of distance. And a lot can happen in 2 metres.

Wine and golf. Name a mor ...

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Don’t destroy your chance ...

Most golfers have some very simple to fix bad habits that have little to do with technique.

Making every fraction cou ...

There’s 5 things to check to increase your chance of that moment of genius.

The Black Knight always t ...

We had a very special occasion at the Leisure Centre on Wednesday when the legend, Mr Gary Player, ...

Pleasure sustains

There is a real joy to discovering better results. It’s even more important than the scorecard.

Nothing to do with age

Whatever your age, easier seems more logical.

There's never been a bett ...

With silly season all but over, the madness has subsided, however, one large positive to come out o...

Hope is important

Forget your experience. For too many that kills hope.

Wisdom, Technology, Accur ...

Your mind, manufacturer’s technology, our fitting; what a combination.

Ryan Tully and Wesley Vol ...

On Friday the 3rd of January we hosted the Annual SMG Hillcrest Toyota Highway Epic. Firstly, a big ...

Your desire?

How much do you crave something? How brightly does your flame of desire burn?

You’re smarter now

The wisdom of age combined with the technology of now is an amazing mix.

Come dine with us this fe ...

Our festive menu for the silly season has been released. Should you wish to take advantage of this f...

There’s no excuse

From 20 metres in every single person who plays golf ought to be skilled. No excuses.

Learn more

North triumphs over South ...

On Saturday the 7th of December we hosted our 6th annual North vs South event! I would like to start...

Your last chance to clinc ...

Due to the North vs South this weekend, we have moved our last Crystal Cup event for the year to thi...

League Meeting

A reminder that we will be holding a League Meeting this evening, following the competition prizegiv...

Breaking 85, even 80 beco ...

Golfers able to consistently score 3 or under from 80 metres in will become lower handicap golfers.

Learn more

Your Priority?

When you arrive at a golf club rank 1, 2, and 3 what’s most important to you

View the questions

Your last chance to clinc ...

Due to the North vs South this weekend, we have moved our last Crystal Cup event for the year to thi...

Christmas time calls for ...

With the festive season already in full swing, we will be holding our Cotswold Christmas Carols by ...

Opportunity or challenge? ...

If you’re looking to break 85 then Par 3’s are opportunities you should take.

Learn more

Let's get festive!

Festive season times and dates

With the festive season fast approaching we would like to in...

Black Friday looms!

Global Golf will be running a “Black Friday sale” in all their stores, so clear your diary for a day...

Why do you play golf?

Everyone is different and everyone balances the different reasons to play the game. How do you balan...

Time to get some data

You can improve quicker if you collect some simple data.

Learn more

Less walking, more golf, ...

Good Morning everyone

As you know, our old fleet of carts is available from today. You may ...

Are you ready for the bat ...

North vs South 2019 is just around the corner!

As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, entr...

Teeing up too high

While teeing your ball up on par 3’s helps you strike cleaner, going too high can actually rob you o...

No more trade-offs

Feel and forgiveness come together in the new Cleveland CBX 2 Wedge.

Learn more

Join us on November 20th ...

An evening like no other!

On the 20th of November The Kitchen will be hosting a wine tastin...

Play your perfect shot

Use your natural shot shape to your advantage to hit more par 3 greens.

Pick your spot. Play the ...

Shot placement is a lot easier with the new Cleveland CBX 2 Wedge.

Learn more

An age old battle returns ...

It’s that time of year again when the estate is divided! This annual event sees those North of the ...

Green first, then flag

Flag hunting on par 3’s is a narrow approach that creates unnecessary risk.

Face any short game chall ...

The new Cleveland CBX 2 Wedge has a grind for every situation.

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Put your putting to the t ...

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Stop coming up short

Knowing your numbers reduces the likelihood of under clubbing on par 3’s.

You’ve come this far, no ...

The new Cleveland CBX 2 Wedge is all about forgiveness.

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To all Cotswold Residents,

After a hard fought victory against the Welsh, a massive congrat...

Here’s where to start

Gluteus maximus, your chest, latissimus dorsi, and your core. The answer to the question.

Get Fitted: Find your ON ...

There is a way to gain confidence, add certainty, and make more magic on the course.

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Market Day is returning! ...

On the 25th of October we have our last market for the year as we get closer to the festive season!<...

Want to look like a golfe ...

How would you like to look like a good golfer? How would you like to play better golf?

Get Fitted: Add certaint ...

Golf is random enough at times, so here’s a reminder of how to add certainty.

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Man’s bestie needs your ...

Then, on Friday the 18th of October we will be hosting the next Protect Ponta golf fundraiser. If yo...

Which part of the body?

Most golfers struggle with consistent and accurate ball striking because the wrong body part control...

Which part of the body?

Most golfers struggle with consistent and accurate ball striking because the wrong body part control...

Get Fitted: Gain Confiden ...

You’re doing so much more than buying a new set of irons. How much better is it standing over the ba...

Do you know someone?

If you know someone who you’d like to introduce to golf, then we need your help

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Will it hold?

There are many aspects to a Fitting for better approach shots. Distance and accuracy are obvious. St...

An important message

Learning golf needs to be ‘play’. That is the best way to learn.

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Minimizing errors

We fit you to make it easier to make square contact. But when you don’t we can still help.

All the best with your ne ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of our Leisure Centre General Manager, Wayne...

Watch confidence grow

Want to see a child’s confidence grow. Watch them to learn a new skill.

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The breaking point?

Club makers believe that most golfers experience a breakdown in consistency at 37 inches.

It’s more than this

Introducing golf to children, even teenagers, isn’t about creating tour superstars. It’s more import...

Think Better

First, start with the result you want. If its more magical moments, we have the answer.

Your performance/enjoymen ...

There’s compelling evidence that improving your putting and short game creates the quickest results ...

Shooting between 85 & 100 ...

Too many golfers think that a fitting is for the very best players.

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Our Individual Knockout c ...

It has been 6 months of fierce competition, with our members squaring up to try and get their names ...

Everyone wins

Here’s research that highlights just how important golf is as an active lifestyle.

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This should not be happen ...

Parents need to make sure their children are living an active lifestyle. There’s nothing better than...

Better players not exempt ...

For those with faster swing speeds, the smallest adjustment to the way you impact the golf ball make...

The ultimate father-and-s ...

On Sunday the 18th of August we will be hosting a Dads & Lads event for all aspiring young golfers a...

Better players not exempt ...

For those with faster swing speeds, the smallest adjustment to the way you impact the golf ball make...

We are honoured to honour ...

Our honours boards are up in the bar area and they look amazing! After deciding to break away from c...

Save their Years

This is a staggering fact and one we ought to be very committed to changing.

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Attack angles

While we’re all looking at new Drivers to add distance, a small adjustment in how you use your curre...

Do you have what it takes ...

The time has finally arrived to present the 16 players who will be taking part in the Club Champions...

Is ‘Spin’ robbing you

Most golfers are unaware of just how much too much or too little spin is robbing them of distance.

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In YOUR golf ball what’s ...

What if one golf ball beat its competitors and many more expensive balls in every category in an ind...

It’s time for balance

Golf is the greatest game for families that has ever been invented.

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Two more reasons to spend ...

Join us on Saturday for an exciting event that we are hosting, The BMW International Golf Cup! It is...

Don’t buy a new Driver

But some metres!

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Byron Coetzee does the do ...

Massive congratulations must go to our very own Byron Coetzee who made it back-to-back wins at the K...

We must respond to this c ...

Computer Game addiction used to a faraway place sort of problem. Ask any parent who’s child has disc...

Who wouldn’t want that

How does a 2mm change in a Driver CG change 5 to 8?

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Do you know why the emoji ...

How else does a 16-year old girl process 1,700 social messages a day on average?

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Hype or Fact

It sounds dramatic, but its true. However, most of you miss out.

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Tee off for a good cause ...

Don’t forget about the Sanlam Cancer Challenge on Wednesday!

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You didn’t grow up like t ...

We need to find a way to add balance to our children’s lives.

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Introduce Golf

Golf should be one of the activities a child participates in to live a longer and better life.

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CG Matters

You don’t have to be a physics expert, but the location of your Driver’s center of gravity matters a...

Better with friends

Any journey is better with friends. And as we said: “better is great”.

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Save 5 shots

Just three small steps to take to save 5 shots (possibly more) every round.

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Can you connect with your ...

If you want to improve then connect with why you want to improve.

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Small margins

If just 1 inch in putter length and 2° correction on face angle turns you into a wizard on the green...

One perfect shot was all ...

It is with great excitement that we announce the second winner of our Hole-in-One Jackpot! Massive c...

Better is Great

Forget what you see on TV, just being better is great

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Club Champs 2019 reminder

Please note

A friendly reminder from the Cotswold Team to please put your names down for th...

Is 35“ too much?

On Tour they get into a great position to sink putts time after time. But their putter length is set...

Who will be crowned king ...

This afternoon we will be holding our Monthly Putting Comp and Luck Draw from 4PM onwards!

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Are you going somewhere?

We want to inspire you to take a journey. As many of you as possible.

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Small degrees

From 6 feet, if your putter face angle is just 2° open, then you miss.

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You can all have forged

This is a great innovation in design that can change the game for every golfer.

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Book your assessment

This is the greatest game on the planet. Every shot that feels right is a beautiful experience. Let’...

Genetic Impact

We’re the genetic engineers you’ve been looking for. No performance enhancing drugs. Just changes to...

Learn a new skill

We want to make you a master of the knock down wedge shot.

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It is easier

The biggest group of our golfers should be using every advantage there is to make ball striking easi...

Another myth blown away

We just love blowing away myths so that our golfers have a better golf game.

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Change your magic number

If your handicap is between 10 and about 15 to 18, then use technology to change your magic number. ...

Thank you SMG Hillcrest!

As you make your way around our beautiful facility you will notice the brand new flags on the course...

Clues from the Tour

Why would we approach a wedge shot in a different way to the best players?

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Do you have to choose?

Sometimes you wish you had one, at other times you’d prefer the other. So have them both.

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Patrick Kelly managed the ...

Jackpot narrowly missed…by just one hole!

On Wednesday morning Patrick Kelly managed the pe...

A sneak peek at our new s ...

We would like to take this opportunity to unveil the all new Cotswold Downs scorecard! Please take n...

It’s simple sense

If we asked you to throw a ball into this bucket there would be an obvious approach. What clues does...

Playing for money?

The very best ball strikers playing for money take advantage of anything that helps consistency. Sho...

We didn't let the rain da ...

After +/- 150mm of rain on Monday night the course is still there! It was an impressive deluge that ...

It seems simple

Often there are simple ways to improve ball striking.

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Reap the rewards of great ...

Knowing exactly how far you hit each wedge with a short, medium and full swing is vital if you want ...

We have new dates for the ...

Club Champs Postponed!

It was with massive regret that we had to make the executive decisio...

This can be fixed

Two common reasons that golfers hit fat and/or thin approach shots with their irons and how to fix t...

Practice, check, repeat o ...

Knowing exactly how far you hit each wedge with a short, medium and full swing is vital if you want ...

What causes this?

Fat and/or thin approach shots with irons are the pain of many golfers. What’s the cause?

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Three swings you can repl ...

Do you lack confidence controlling distance with your pitch shots?

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What a feeling!

Everyone wants more of this.

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A wedge chart helps

If you can control your distance, you create more

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Making Par 3’s easier

The manufacturers have made Par 3’s easier. It’s your turn to take advantage of that improvement.

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Where you play the most?

More golf is played from 100 yards in, than on the rest of the course. So how do you stand on two im...

The perfect lie

Are you making it more difficult to hit good iron shots on Par 3’s?

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The greatest moment

You probably have between 12 and 16 opportunities in every round to turn this into a moment of magic...

The percentages

Par 3’s require good game management and good decision making.

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Which is it for you?

Your fairway wood could be worth its weight in gold. Is it?

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The Par 3 Advantage

How could you improve your scores on the Par 3’s?

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Does speed matter to you? ...

Driver designers are now competing with “speed”, but what do you need?

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Feel the thrill

There’s an excellent reason to come along with your driver and let us change your game.

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Does it have to be this h ...

You don’t have to be the lonely, long-distance runner to succeed.

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Unexpected benefits

How you decide to practice can accelerate your improvement and have unexpected benefits.

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The thrill of speed

Speed matters, but it’s easy to increase.

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They’re excited

There’s a lot of excitement about the 6th generation Srixon Z-STAR Golf Ball. There’s a lot of “new”...

“Mix it up”

Decide to acquire a new skill or master a new shot. Please do. Along the way, “mix it up”.

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All the speed without the ...

Don’t forget that our Jackpot has reset and already sits at an impressive sum!

Don’t forget...

“Better than you thought” ...

That’s the answer to the question “how good could you be?”. And according to one scientist with less...

The biggest leap forward

The 6th generation Srixon Z-STAR Golf Ball might be the biggest leap forward we’ve seen in golf ball...

Change and thrills

Some traditionalists want to hang on to the past. Well, we like some of the improvements.

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The start and the finish

And everything in between.

Our take on Dr. Rotella’s ...

We’ve changed some advice offered by one of the world’s most famous mental game coaches.

A bigger smile

Often there’s a single change that delivers the broadest smile.

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Joy and celebration

Why would you want to improve your golf swing; improve your consistency?

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The summary and what happ ...

In the last three weeks, we’ve asked questions about what you most want out of your golf.

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Some worry about strange ...

Some traditionalists worry about the golf ball and its performance. Is the distance your golf ball t...

The best and worst

Which is your favorite format, and which would you rather not play?

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Has your performance impr ...

On Tour there has been an improvement of between 15 and 20% in driver distance. Have you seen that i...

What motivates you?

You’re driving to the club to play golf. What most inspires you about your golf today?

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Adjustable and forgiving

Adjustability used to come at the expense of some forgiveness. Maybe not now.

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Our new understanding

There is an argument that the biggest leap forward in performance is not the actual design of golf c...

Social vs Competition

We’re interested in where you rank on a scale from 1 (where golf is a recreational and social past-t...

The best format

If your #1 priority when playing golf is “fun with friends”, then without a doubt, this is the best ...

Better distance control e ...

During the first three weeks, we have discussed the importance of the correct loft at impact and how...

Summer holidays and famil ...

If you’ve been away with your family on holiday, you’ll have enjoyed the interaction with them all. ...

Take advantage of birdie ...

Matching the loft of your putter to your technique is critical in becoming a consistent putter and t...

A better 9

If you’re not at an elite level, then the best way to improve your golf is out on the course.

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Roll your ball like a Tou ...

It is crucial to have loft at impact to lift the ball out of the depression its found in at address.

Putting Competition & Luc ...

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The Stokers Monthly 4ball alliance has been postponed to 02 November. Stokers vouchers and nearest t...

Finding the putter fit fo ...

Find a putter that best suits your technique and the conditions of the courses you play.

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Don’t be lonely

Becoming better isn’t about a lonely journey. Actually, it offers the opportunity for more friendshi...

The advantage of golf

Golf has many advantages. It’s a truly great game, with so many benefits. But some things are specia...

Filling your gap with eas ...

The GAPR LOW, MID and HIGH are a great example of how technology is making the game easier for us.

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The handicap conundrum

Does the handicap system act as a motivation to improve or settle for what you have?

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Z 585 Irons Win 2018 MyGo ...

For the second consecutive year, Srixon has been awarded MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted Game Improvement Ir...

10 October 2018

The 10th of October sees our Monthly Mercedes-Benz competition return after the rains last week as w...

Better is great

So, which improvement motivation came out #1 in our survey of golfers?

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We want to inspire you

Don’t measure your experience by performance vs. handicap. Measure it by the number of great shots y...

Splash out the sand

Bunkers don’t have to be thought of as a ‘hazard’.

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The value of your DNA

Fit your driver for your launch DNA and not only will you get more performance, it will be your frie...

Carry reduces danger

Sometimes changing your trajectory reduces the danger from the tee.

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Hit closer chip and pitch ...

Making time for bounce could save you a lot of hours.

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Bring the course to pract ...

You don’t hit 50 consecutive #7 irons on the course. So why practise that?

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Longer and straighter can ...

Of your personal launch DNA requires us to reduce your spin rate, then there’s a good chance that al...

Watch the improvements

We think the Cleveland Golf RTX4 Wedges offer our better wedge players a step up in spin, control, p...

On the money

The enhancements in the Feel Balancing Technology in the Cleveland RTX4 Wedges improves distance con...

If one groove doesn’t ge ...

The new Cleveland Golf RTX4 and your spin and control.

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Use your ‘bounce’

You might know about bounce, but can you use it?

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10,000 hours

You haven’t got 10,000 hours to practise, so how do you make the most of the time you do have?

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If one groove doesn’t ge ...

The new Cleveland Golf RTX4 and your spin and control.

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Beware generalisation

When you read magazines they have to make assumptions about who you are. We don’t.
We’re intere...

You're waking up on Monda ...

To read the latest newsletter, please click on the following link:

A one-question survey

We don’t think anyone asks the most important question in golf. It’s the $64 million question in 201...

You’re 1 in a thousand

Actually you’re one in several thousand. And it should matter to you.

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Consistency, accuracy, di ...

We want to improve your golf experience out on the golf course. We know how to do that.

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Is there anything better? ...

If you’ve got children or grandchildren, is there anything better than getting out on the golf cours...

We wouldn’t ask you

Someone would sue us as the cause of an accident if we asked you to try driving home with your car s...

Don’t climb Everest yet

You can alter the challenge you face on a golf course to ensure you’re have a chance. It doesn’t hav...

Blowing away the myths

Golf is a very social, outdoor, and healthy activity that welcomes all peoples, genders, and ages.

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How can there be no stand ...

Standard shaft length? Standard shaft flex measure? No and no.

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Squash Court Notice

PLEASE NOTE:
The squash court is closed until further notice
due to maintenance.
We apo...

Make golf easier

We want to help more of our golfers hit more accurate approach shots more consistently.

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A car advert and women in ...

The world has changed and we need to recognize how we need to respond for the good of the game.

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Weight matters

Your Putter is a precision tool that you need to use to exercise control over the ball direction and...

Its Time!

Your Putter partner and L ...

Two golfers with exactly the same dimensions and setup, could require a different length Putter depe...

Choosing on ‘looks’ is no ...

When we’re finding you your Putter partner for life, we know that looks matter.

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Your Partner for Life

If there’s a club in your bag that should be fit to you, it’s your Putter. The match needs to be per...

Strength not required

Golf is a game of technique and timing. We’re looking for ladies who want to have a game that gets t...

Four friends wanted

If you’re shooting low 90’s / high 80’s, then it’s time to get below 85 most times, and even threate...

Rules Evening

Join us tomorrow evening for a Rules Awareness evening from 5:30 in the bar area!

Book a Gap Assessment no ...

Why not have us create a detailed assessment of your top-of -the-bag distances and consistency. You’...

SPRINGBOKS LIVE!

JOIN US TO WATCH THE SPRINGBOKS THIS AFTERNOON TAKE ON ENGLAND IN THE BRAND NEW VENUE @ COTSWOLD LEI...

A customer testimonial | ...

Is that golf?

Of course it is. There are so many different formats. Some may make the experience much more enjoyab...

You must feel confident

Don’t carry club designs that you don’t have confidence in.

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The perfect Father's Day ...

Spoil your dad this Father's Day with Andrew Radford. Buy 2 x 1-hour lessons for R700 or 3 x 1-hour ...

Exploiting vulnerability

It’s time to respond to course designers who think they can exploit your vulnerability.

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Enjoy the experience

We don’t play holes as long as these golfers do. So don’t try and copy them. Play formats that make ...

Get a grip on your game

Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Enjoy the experience

Outside of competition, the focus on golf should be enjoying the friendships and the playing experie...

Where are you naked?

What Par-3 distance leaves you looking at your bag thinking, “I don’t have a solution”? What happene...

Start your tennis journey ...

How can we add your clubh ...

Your distance potential is determined to large extent by your clubhead speed and we want to make sur...

Why Wouldn't you have an ...

Increase the number of good shots you hit quite easily if you looked for the easy, big wins open to ...

Get your kid into golf

Putting Competition & Luc ...

Not sure what to do this evening? Pop down and join us for a fun filled evening starting with a putt...

Why are they so nasty?

A more direct call to action for golfers to think more when choosing how to play a hole. A clearer e...

Book your Spin Performanc ...

We’re holding a ‘Spin Performance’ event. We’ll measure your greenside spin, then we’ll see how much...

We've got you covered thi ...

Annual Wine Show

Only 10 days to go!

Have you been spending hours on the range without showing improvement? Or maybe you're just looking ...

The Par 3 seduction

Course management is important on Par 3’s. We’re now trying to offer you the chance to make an offer...

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Which is the distance tha ...

We now have so much data on yardages available to us. Why aren’t scores getting better?

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Have you really made a ch ...

When we chat to golfers, they often tell us they’ve selected the golf ball that gives them the most ...

Short hole drama

We try to focus the golfer on their performance on Par 3’s. is it good enough? Can they improve?

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FUNdamentals

We’re teaching children FUNdamentals. Yes, they’re learning how to hit the ball, play the game, even...

Cleveland Face Cup

It is absurd how forgiving across the face the Cleveland Launcher HB is.

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Most children are not Tig ...

When we’re working with children and juniors, we’re not trying to find the one exceptional golfer. W...

Most children are not Tig ...

When we’re working with children and juniors, we’re not trying to find the one exceptional golfer. W...

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Who benefits from which design innovation in the Cleveland Wedges? Great videos showing how you make...

Accuracy from the fairway ...

Did you know a Tour Professional is more accurate from 175 metres in the fairway than from 100 metre...

The critical role of the ...

We want golf to be a fun, enjoyable experience for your child. We need your help in that objective. ...

Have you checked your str ...

Understanding your strike pattern should influence your next step.

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Your child, golf, and som ...

We want to get under 13 juniors to experience and sample golf. It’s great for their movement and bal...

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Cotswold Downs Club Champ ...

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Your components of more d ...

There are many variables that impact on the backspin created at impact. Understanding some simple ph...

Competition Results

March 5th - March 11th 2018

Your components of more d ...

Lift will play a significant part in getting your next flight off the ground. Back spin generates li...

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Golf in Thailand Anyone?

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Your components of more d ...

Looking for a 260 metre+ tee shot with an average swing speed?
Launching it higher will help. Ju...

Competition Results

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Quite a line-up from Tayl ...

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Can we use re-entry and l ...

Most golfers are looking for equipment that will make the game a little easier, allowing them to exp...

A wizard on the greens

Have we inspired those of you shooting above 90, to target 89 or less on most every occasion this ye...

Competition Results

February 19th – February 25th 2108

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However good you are, the ...

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Short game precision in ...

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Master the Wedge

If you’re shooting above 89 on most visits to the golf course, then now is the time to make a leap.

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What’s the highest club y ...

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The M4 D-Type designed to ...

Many of our golfers will benefit not just from the Twist Face Innovation in the TaylorMade M-series ...

What makes the M3 special ...

Twist Face Technology is in the M3 & M4 Drivers, so what does the M3 have that could be useful to yo...

Are you power mad?

The TaylorMade M4 doesn’t start and end with the Twist Face Technology. It is packed with design and...

Introducing a gamechanger ...

Learn about TaylorMade’s Twist Face Technology through the eyes of a Tour Professional.

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And the problem is?

So what problem does straight distance in the TaylorMade M3 & M4 Drivers solve for you?

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Metalwood distance and fo ...

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Competition Results

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Breaking 90: In the 80’s ...

If you’re a golfer that’s shooting above 90 most times then it’s time to set yourself a challenge.

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January 29th - February 4th 2018

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January 29th - February 4th 2018

Reminder: Putting Comp to ...

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January 22nd - January 28th 2018

End the sacrifice

In many cultures in past centuries, in the search for a better future, or thanks for a good life, pe...

Buying a new driver. Lea ...

With all the new and exciting releases of golf equipment, it’s likely that many of you will be looki...

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Pitch and Putt was always ...

Some golfers will describe other courses as a ‘Pitch and Putt’. I’m not sure how they mean it, but w...

We’re offering a prize OU ...

Over the last 3 weeks, we’ve been trying to persuade you to follow the link and answer three very si...

WIN a coaching program or ...

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Operation 36: A shot to M ...

If your handicap is 15 or above, then review your performance and technique on this shot.

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We’re offering a prize OU ...

You’re playing an approach shot into the green. You’ve got a target. You’re telling yourself it’s la...

We’re offering a prize OU ...

Everyone has at least one hole that spoils the card or round too often.
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January 8th - January 14th 2018

Competition Results

January 2nd – January 7th 2018

How good are you? Keep a ...

Over the next 3 or 4 weeks keep a separate scorecard. It only comes into play when you have an appro...

We’re offering a prize OU ...

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December 18th – December 24th

Updated Competition Resul ...

December 11th - December 17th

Competition Results

December 10th - December 17th

Rotation and Stability

The golf swing has a lot of moving parts. Stability, as you rotate, is very important if you’re look...

Competition Results

December 4th - December 10th

Getting back to the basic ...

Our excitement has been generated not by the technology, but rather by the initial results for golfe...

It’s often just a matter ...

You can swing on the right swing path BUT if your putter face is open by just 2° at impact, then fro...

Make the most of your tim ...

Tests show you get the most Spin per Rand from the AD333 Tour vs competitors

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A best ever score, or a competition win is often accompanied by a great performance on the greens.

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Competition Results

November 20th – November 26th

Far away from the Fairway ...

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Gift of the Century

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Gift of the Century

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Gift of the Century

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Gift of the Century

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Recovery and Opportunity

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Play golf for the Family

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The new Launcher range

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Numbers Don’t Lie

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September 25th - October 1st

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If my #7 Iron now goes as ...

Your new #7 Iron will go as far as your #5 Iron, but it still travels with a #7 Iron trajectory.

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A #7 Iron is between 1 and 1½“ shorter than a #5 Iron

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Insane. Maybe ‘M’ is for ...

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August 21st - August 27th 2017

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In search of forgiveness

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August 7th to August 13th

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Golf can quite literally ...

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Every golfer should play ...

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The 40-yard game

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Martin Hall and the Wedge

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MyGolfSpy #1 Driver is

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AIN'T NO SUNSHINE.....

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RTX-3 wizardry & control

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What gets you up in the m ...

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What loft does your putte ...

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TaylorMade Spider Tour

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Take some time for you

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In The Red Zone

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Srixon Z 765 Iron

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I know the experts worry about the Professionals overpowering golf courses, but most of us are in no...

Struggling to go the dist ...

I get lots of golfers coming to me with concerns about losing distance in their game despite no obvi...

Seen the advert for the ‘ ...

All over the web now we see adverts promising you a ‘secret move’ (if you give them your e-mail addr...

Do some damage

We’ve seen big results for many of our golfers already (Dustin Johnson has added his vote). These ar...

Smart Srixon leadership

If you’re looking to add consistency and distance, then the new Srixon technology offers some unique...

Make sure your swing stab ...

Your muscles will struggle to contract with enough force to stabilize and power-up your swing if the...

Would a high MOI Putter h ...

High MOI Putters resist twisting. That’s especially important when you strike the ball towards the h...

Dynamic stretching for im ...

This is a popular and effective way of preparing the body for efficient movement and getting into th...

Here’s why MOI matters on ...

Improve your ability to consistently find the sweet spot on your Putter or use a high MOI Putter to ...

Stiff hip flexors can lim ...

We’d like to see how much distance we can add to your game by helping you improve your flexibility u...

There’s no magic trick, i ...

If you’re more of a regular golfer than a touring Professional then a high MOI Putter will improve b...

Innovation Starts Here

Improving your game means improving our own. One shot. One round. One weekend at a time.

Sr...

Better Players can have i ...

It used to be workability or forgiveness. Not anymore. In a more compact head shape with an adjustab...

Srixon Z545 Our view

If you’re looking for the confidence to swing it harder, or you want your current swing to be forgiv...

Playing to the rules

17 Golf rules you definitely need to know when playing in a tournament. A neat article in Golf Diges...

Long shots owe a lot to f ...

The rotational capacity of your hips, back and shoulders affects how much torque you can produce dur...

Discover the magic of gol ...

Too many golfers treat the Putter like it’s a magic wand. They magically found one that ‘fit’ them. ...

Improving your greenside ...

Here Martin Hall of Golf Channel shows you Gary Player’s drill to perfect the feeling of control of ...

Low and fast with the Tay ...

The TaylorMade M2 will make a big difference to many of our golfers, especially those losing yardage...

Holder or flipper?

There is a lot of confusing information written about the bunker shot, yet with the correct techniqu...

If you’re worried about t ...

These two Wedges have the same bounce angle, but the one on the right raises the leading edge more, ...

Take the sand in the box

One of the tips when practicing bunker play is to draw a line in the sand about a cm behind the ball...

Does it make sense in the ...

When we look in most golfers‘ bags, they’re carrying just 2 clubs to cover the short-game scoring zo...

Celebrate the Majors with ...

This week a Srixon Z-STAR will cost you only R39,99 per ball. There’s one piece of equipment directl...

“Are you decelerating thr ...

Bunker play is a great example of the danger of written instruction. Golfers have read a few guide p...

You’re facing the Par 18 ...

In any round, most golfers will find themselves with a Wedge in their hand and less than 30 yards to...

Great fun competing in a ...

If you and a few friends want to find an alternative to a gym session, or need an excuse to spend an...

“Make sure the face is op ...

This is one of the best examples of written instruction causing confusion. It’s interpreted by most ...

Cleveland Wedge options

There are so many bounce and grind options available to fit to your game. There’s so many different ...

Better Golf on Par3’s: Li ...

Is your approach to a Par 3: ‘I was set this challenge, I’ll take it on no matter what”?

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"Fitting isn’t important"

Our mission is to help more golfers have more fun beyond the 1st tee. We know that it isn’t all abou...

“Fitting? I’m not good en ...

Really? Two golfers are 150 yards from the green. One is a very low handicap golfer with great ball ...

Better Golf on Par 3’s: W ...

There should be a sequence of how you prepare your plan for how to attack a Par 3.

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Cleveland Golf TFi Putter ...

When easier alignment is combined with better feel and more consistent roll you get the Cleveland TF...

Blowing away the myths no ...

Many golfers think that as long as they know what shaft flex they require, then they can always find...

Better Golf on Par3’s: Ge ...

Have you tracked where you’re missing the green on Par 3’s?

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Perfect alignment, every ...

If your eyes aren’t absolutely over the top of the ball, then an alignment aid on the bottom of the ...

Better Golf on Par 3’s: G ...

Tee it up on a Par 3. But how high? Set yourself up to succeed on Par 3’s.

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The ultimate in Soft Feel ...

Srixon burst onto the scene with the 2-piece AD333 and Soft Feel to dominate our 2-piece ball sales....

We’re here to help you hi ...

The multitude of club performance technology on the market nowadays gives you a lot more options to ...

Have you measured your gr ...

In the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship for Junior golfers, the participants will hit 3 chip shots to...

Which distance are you me ...

Here’s a good golfer who gained 20 yards on distance from the tee with his fitting, but actually the...

How would you rank your p ...

Have you considered measuring your tee-shot performance and tracking your improvement? Give this tes...

Nearly 40 yards of added ...

This high handicap golfer added nearly 40 yards to his tee shots with a fitted driver. Can you do th...

Are you leaving distance ...

There are a lot of golfers out there reading every magazine and online article or watching every adv...

Drive, chip & putt: a gam ...

There are so many ways to have fun hitting a golf ball. You can create your own variation on the Dri...

The common fault of the b ...

Many of the better players get away with the wrong plane on their downswing most of the time because...

Why wouldn’t you have an ...

Both these golfers see golf as a social pastime. It’s an opportunity to have an enjoyable outdoor ho...

You’ve gone back on plane ...

If you’re shooting in the lower 90’s with some good scores lower in the 80’s, but you’re inclined to...

It really does help to be ...

If you’re a mid, or even higher, handicap golfer and you’re keen to lower that handicap, then the qu...

Are you taking opportunit ...

Phil is long off the tee and he’s a good ball striker. But despite all the opportunities created, he...

A surprise at impact

The new Srixon AD333 Tour offers an instant surprise off the club face. At the same time it spins mo...

Another golfer, a regular ...

Have you noticed how much trouble is short and right of so many greens? How can an assessment help?

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Swinging on plane might b ...

It might be easier than you think to improve your consistency. Without the proper posture, creating ...

Making golf more enjoyabl ...

It’s really worth learning about how a golf swing that’s “on plane” can add enjoyment to your round.

Do you recognize yourself ...

Sally's tee shots are a bumble down the fairway. they don't have much height, and most of the distan...

Srixon Z155 Irons

For golfers who want added forgiveness without losing speed, distance and control.

We’re not ‘Fitting you fo ...

An Assessment and Fitting isn’t the end in itself. It’s a very, very sensible approach to buying a t...

Recover a golfer: give so ...

If someone you know quit the game because it was too much of a struggle, let us help you recover tha...

Like Drivers, there’s mor ...

Your Hybrids need to be more than just easy to hit. They should offer a consistent distance gapping ...

Recover a golfer: Even le ...

Some golfers gave up the game because they couldn’t reach a standard that allowed them to enjoy the ...

Why make the hardest shot ...

The Fairway Wood shot from the close-cut fairway is one of the hardest shots there is to play for mo...

Making a difference to yo ...

There’s a reason we recommend the TaylorMade M2 Fairway, and it’s more than just looks. Two technolo...

Low and fast with TaylorM ...

The TaylorMade M2 will make a big difference to many of our golfers, especially those losing yardage...

TaylorMade M2 Rescue

The improvements in performance for you are so great that we might forget the reason TaylorMade inve...

TaylorMade M2 Irons

Loft doesn’t matter. Launch angle does. Roll out can be fatal. Carry and stop are important. Learn h...

Recover a golfer: Make it ...

Golf, especially for someone who hasn’t played in a while, can offer a lot of punishment and heart-b...

Srixon Z745 Irons

If you're a skilled ball striker, then this compact, muscle-cavity, forged Iron will give you contro...

You know your Loft, but w ...

So many golfers come to us with a request for a particular new Driver model and tell us what loft th...

Let's plan to recover a g ...

Research indicates that over 40% of those who no longer play would actually like to play again. What...

Break 85: Don't ignore th ...

How does a 140lb lady golfer hit the ball so far, so accurately, and so consistently?

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Is gripping it the real p ...

Tension is a killer in the golf swing. It easily robs you of distance. More importantly, once it inh...

Can you extend through th ...

Just as important as an upper body turn is on the backswing, so you need to be
able to extend th...

Cleveland TFi 2135 techno ...

It’s always great when something this obvious, that’s been overlooked for so long, is revealed along...

Break 85: You don't hit t ...

Many golfers have never had any short game coaching. Even fewer have had a Putting lesson. And it sh...

It’s more than CoG when w ...

When we're looking at your golf swing and analysing your ball flight, despite all the advertising ar...

Improve your rotational f ...

One of the advantages of youth is the ability to ‘separate’ the upper body and the hips.

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Break 85: Thinking golf

You need to approach every hole aware of the risks, and the ability to know enough about your own ga...

An 'Assessment' is more t ...

When we get together with you, our job isn’t to ‘fit you for new Irons’; it’s to help you enjoy the ...

How is your upper body ro ...

Here's another exercise that is designed to improve your range of motion and your ability to make a ...

How does the Cleveland Go ...

Integrated Wedge sets provide the best scoring opportunities from 120 yards out. The Cleveland Golf ...

Break 85: Where will your ...

You’ll find that the game you have, to shoot under 85 consistently, will bring you so much joy. It’s...

It's not the club at addr ...

Most everyone understands what the lie angle on their Irons is. And most understand the impact of a ...

Improve your range of mot ...

If you can use the next 3 months to improve your range of motion, then when you get to next make tha...

Srixon Z355 Range

We think regular golfers looking for easier distance and technology should look at the Srixon Z355 r...

Here's an interesting inn ...

The Srixon Z355 Driver features unique technology that encourage a much better release of the club h...

Better hip and shoulder t ...

The ability to separate the hips from the shoulders is important for an effective turn during the go...

The Srixon Z355 Hybrid

We think a Hybrid is an “opportunity” club(s) that almost all golfers should use to replace long and...

Srixon Z355 Fairway Wood

Too many golfers carry their Fairway Wood in the bag but don’t exploit the potential because it’s a ...

How strong and mobile are ...

The hip flexor muscles must be flexible and strong if you want a stable, powerful golf swing. When t...

Add power to your swing

Comerford’s Hip Complex is an exercise developed specifically to strengthen the hip rotators and imp...

Putter alignment and stab ...

If the Putter is designed to fit your stroke then you will find it easier to make sure that the Putt...

The reasons we like the S ...

For the right golfer, there will be benefits in consistency especially with these clubs. That will m...

The need for Speed

Speed rules. Just a single mph of extra club head speed will translate to 4 extra yards. How hard ca...

Adjustability and Fitting

Adjustable Drivers offer you the chance to adjust your Fitting on the go? Sorry, that's only part of...

Finding the right shaft i ...

It's almost impossible to drag a club off the shelf and for it to be the perfect fit. If the combina...

How difficult is this gue ...

It is almost impossible to drag a set of clubs off the shelf and expect them to fit. The magnitude o...

Swing MOI explained

Golf club manufacturers have been working hard to make it easier for you to swing the golf club fast...

Build a Better Swing

Struggling to hit consistently accurate shots? Start at the beginning.

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How do you warm-up on the ...

I would guess that less than half of you have a standard warm up routine on the Putting green before...

What's your move to impro ...

Have you thought about where you can make your next improvements? Think about it now.

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A different way to improv ...

In this short video from Matt Every, there's a really neat idea about distance control with your iro...

A key to accurate iron sh ...

Whatever your skill level or experience you'll really struggle to hit accurate approach shots if you...

It's not always about dis ...

The manufacturers' advertising promises extra yards. That's great but for many of you, finding the F...

Have fun with Par 18 arou ...

Golf doesn’t have to be 18 holes and 4+ hours. Find a few friends, come down after work, and set up ...

Want to challenge your ma ...

Then here are four skills challenges to test yourself. These challenges will examine your short pitc...

You're not buying a new D ...

When you're buying a new Driver we should start with your swing and what improvement will make the b...

The Catalogue of Skills C ...

You should always be prepared to measure your performance levels at different shot making skills. Pr...

Fundamentals affect swing ...

We all think we're beyond the fundamentals, but you should re-visit them often. Here's a fundamental...

Improving your short game

You should practice your short game more than your full shot swing

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Investing in a no-comprom ...

Choose the right Srixon Z-STAR for your game.

Three reasons the Srixon ...

Test the spin, test the feel yourself. See if we’ve got this right...

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