PRO-CORE PUTS THE COUNTY SET ON COURSE FOR GAINS IN DISTANCE AND DISPERSION

Members of the Staffordshire County squad were treated to a demonstration of exciting new golf technology Pro-Core at the Ultimate Golf Centre, Walsall last month. One of a series of game improvement opportunities being presented to the squads, several members were impressed with the results.

Weighing just three grams, made from a formulated polymer, and inserted under compression into a golf club’s shaft, Pro-Core is designed increase distance and reduce dispersion without having a negative impact on swing weight.

“It’s very interesting that some little device can make such a difference to the beneficial feel of the club,” said Mark Ashton, a senior golfer from Ingestre Park who plays off five.

“I can make the ball go left or right without trying sometimes, this has helped me do it less! The figures on the read out also show there’s a marginal gain in distance. Every little helps, doesn’t it? As for keeping it in my driver, I can’t get it out but I’m not going to want to!”

At the other end of the golfing age spectrum, Alex Dommett, a junior member at Beau Desert Golf Club who plays off four.

“Having had the physics behind Pro-Core explained to me, I expected it to work,” he said. “That was clear during the testing. Without it being in my club, then optimised in my club, and then removed, I could see and feel the difference straight away. Flight, ball dispersion and direction all improved. I’m sold on the whole concept of it.”

Gareth Shaw, Staffordshire Union of Golf Clubs Secretary and PGA Professional arranged for Pro-Core inventor David Hicks and fellow PGA pro Mark Wiggett to conduct the demonstration day at the Ultimate Golf Centre, Walsall.

Gareth said: “I’d love to fit all our players with Pro-Core. If we can get those marginal gains that can help us get better, then why not? You need to take any advantage you can so if Pro-Core gives the guys the confidence to play better and shoot better scores, we’re open to doing anything.

“The object of today was to introduce the guys of all ages, from under 14s to 70-plus golfers, to new technology. I’m a massive convert to Pro-Core.

“When I worked in the PGA training department before coming here Pro-Core was passed on to me to evaluate. So, I picked up a club, fitted Pro-Core and got a 20-yard increase in distance and tightened dispersion massively. I’ve got Pro-Core in every single one of my clubs, from driver to putter. I love it.”

Midlands Indoor Golf Holds County Session

We recently held a get-together at the Midlands Indoor Golf facility, inviting over 50 people from our elite playing squads. The event was designed to kick off the golfing season and bring together players from across the County to enjoy a fun day of golf.

The Midlands Indoor Golf facility provided the perfect venue for the event, offering state-of-the-art facilities that allowed players to hone their skills, whilst enjoying a competitive and social environment. The facility is equipped with a range of technology designed to enhance the golfing experience, including immersive simulators that replicate famous courses from around the world.

Heading into the new season, as a Union we are determined to do everything we can to make sure our teams have a successful year on the course. The event was a great way for the County players to build a rapport off the course, it also gave our selectors a good insight into people’s relationships when it comes to picking pairs in the coming months.

Chairman, Michael Entecott said: “We’re going in to the new season full of optimism for our County teams. The last few seasons haven’t been as good as we would have hoped.

We’ve put lots of things in place for the upcoming season, with this day being the first of many activities we’re introducing throughout the year. It was great to get everyone together under one roof.”

Michael continued: “To integrate all our teams together is a great way of building relationships between all our teams. It also shows our junior players a clear pathway into the senior teams and they won’t be intimidated when it comes to playing for our first and second teams.

With the golfing season now officially underway, it’s clear that the players who participated in this event will be well-prepared to represent Staffordshire in the upcoming season.”