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It was all-change at the top of the world rankings yet again, as Justin Rose reclaimed the number one spot after winning the Turkish Airlines Open. The Englishman beat China’s Li Haotong in a playoff after both players finished on 17-under-par.

For Li, it was certainly a story of what could have been after a series of near-misses down the final stretch. To compound his misery further, Li had a makeable putt on the first playoff hole to claim victory, only to race his first attempt a few feet past before failing to hole the one coming back. A three-putt for Li and a second consecutive Turkish Airlines Open victory for Rose, securing his place back at the summit of the world rankings.

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The gift of golf this Christmas

Sleigh bells ring - are you listening? Yes, Christmas is just around the corner so it's time to start thinking about presents for your nearest and dearest. No doubt some of them share your passion for golf and will be wanting something golf-related under the tree this year. If you can't find what you're looking for in our shop, be sure to check out our online Click & Collect service that has everything you will possibly need.

It really is simple. Click on the link below to be taken to our online shop, where you can browse the entire catalogue at your convenience. Once you've found something that you want, pop it in your basket and at checkout select 'Click & Collect' for delivery. Once it lands in-store - typically within 3-5 working days - we'll let you know it is ready for collection, which can be at any point in the run up to Christmas. It really is that easy!

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Sway or coil?

Golf is very much a game of the mind. Everyone knows that trying to hit the ball really hard isn't going to lead to long-term success, yet when we feel the wind blowing into our face or see one of our playing partners hit one miles down the fairway, we give ours that extra little bit to try and find those all-important few yards. How often do this result in a good shot?

One of the reasons we fail to connect properly with the ball in these scenarios is because we 'sway' as opposed to 'coil' during the backswing. A swaying motion - as shown on the right - means you not only lose a consistent contact with the ball, but also any power built up during the backswing.

Instead, you should try to coil - as shown on the left - which happens when you achieve maximum shoulder rotation and minimal hip rotation in your swing. This results in more width on your backswing, as well as a much more athletic movement through the ball.

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Simon McGreal
Bradfield
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RG7 6AU

Phone: 07508 079100

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