May 13, 2020 1:04 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Re-opening safety measures: Jurassic EncounterThe Jurassic Encounter adventure golf course is back open from May 18! Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our customers and staff. We have developed the following guidelines to ensure everyone can feel comfortable when they visit: Safety Measures 1: Social Distancing: Please always stay 2m apart from other customers and staff. We have added additional... View Article
May 12, 2020 6:17 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Hit the South Pole of the ballThis month’s tip is unashamedly aimed at the beginners and is true for them whether they are on the golf course or on the golf range. While you are starting this game there are so many things you are trying to think about. It really is like trying to rub your tummy, tap your head and play the harmonica at... View Article
March 5, 2020 7:05 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Minimum AirtimeA great phrase to remember to improve your score on the short game is: “Minimum Airtime”. In other words, if you do not need to knock the ball up into the air, don’t. If possible, use the other phrase: a bad putt works better than a bad chip. It’s a bit negative I guess, but it’s also true. If you... View Article
February 20, 2020 3:16 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Park the DriverUnderstanding the risk According to the physics of the game, the driver, or number 1 wood, is the club that will hit the golf ball the furthest. It’s the correct choice when you want the ball to go the maximum distance. One cannot argue with the mathematics. It has the longest shaft and the least loft. So, the result, of... View Article
January 1, 2020 9:29 amPublished by Nick WakeLeave your thoughtsHappy New Year Everyone! Here’s a great question to set you up for improving your game in 2020. How far apart should your feet be when hitting the golf ball? The answer is dependent on the club you are using. Put simply, the longer the golf club you are swinging, the greater the centripetal force your body is experiencing and... View Article
November 14, 2019 3:53 pmPublished by Nick WakeLeave your thoughtsLooking forward to seeing all our customers over the Christmas period – particularly those wishing to try out their new clubs!
November 10, 2019 11:55 amPublished by Nick WakeLeave your thoughtsMany amateur golfers fret about the importance of taking aim. If they don’t get it exactly right, then that’s why their shots are misdirected. I’m not convinced. Sure, you should aim where you want the ball to go, but it’s a little like firing a rifle. I am by no means a marksman, but if I take aim the bullet... View Article
October 28, 2019 8:27 amPublished by Nick WakeLeave your thoughtsThanks to our friends at American Golf, we have a fantastic autumn prize draw, which gives you the chance to win a brand new set of irons to the value of £1,000! To enter automatically, all you have to do is top up your range card between 1st November to 20th December 2019 with £60 or more. Terms and Conditions:... View Article
October 10, 2019 12:59 pmPublished by Nick WakeLeave your thoughtsIt’s a classic schoolboy error on the golf course, but we all do it. The question is why? When you are on the course, you know whether you are playing well or not. So do you really need to work out how many over par, or under par you are after every hole? How many stableford points you have scored... View Article
September 9, 2019 8:15 pmPublished by Nick WakeLeave your thoughtsWith every golf shot you play; you control the distance of the stroke by the length of the backswing. Just as you would do if you were throwing a ball. But, to every rule there is an exception. In this case it is the greenside bunker shot. Now, I am very strongly of the opinion that there are 3 levels... View Article
