Hello golfers,

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter. In this week's email, we give you some advice on how to get a razor sharp short game, our 'Tips from the Tour' segment continues with a video from Ian Poulter, and we look back on a special achievement by a talented English golfer. Enjoy the read.

The first man to ever do this...

It was very much a case of ‘by how many’ for Tyrrell Hatton on Sunday afternoon as he headed into the final round of the Dunhill Links Championship with a five-shot cushion. The Englishman finished his round with a 24-under-par total to successfully defend the tournament he won a year earlier, the first golfer to ever achieve the feat.

With the Dunhill taking place across St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie, it’s a great opportunity to see who copes best with the unique challenge that links golf presents. On Friday, Tommy Fleetwood took apart Carnoustie to shoot a course-record 63, meaning  he possessed course records at two of the three courses at that point in time. That was until Ross Fisher’s Sunday exploits at St Andrews, which saw him post a new record with an 11-under 61 after a three-putt par at the infamous 18th.

Fleetwood will certainly head into next year’s Open Championship at Carnoustie with positive thoughts, whilst links golf clearly brings out the best in Hatton’s game. Maybe we'll see an English name on the Claret Jug for the first time in over 25 years next July….

Round up

Saturday Stableford winner was Nick Perrett with 40 points. Great effort skipper!

Simply Gorgeous: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team behind the scenes. Firstly 'The Grinder' he has been a great mentor over the summer. He's helped me at times of need just like that little guy in Rocky. Then there's my PA 'Super Six' he's been crunching my stats into his portable laptop 24/7 . Better than any trackman! Then finally there's 'Magic Mike'.

This week I had my third lesson of five. 'Gorgeous' he said just stand a little taller (Portuguese Giant) and brush your right pocket with the top of the grip on taking the club back. Unbelievably it worked. Straighter more consistent ball striking from first impact. 'How do you do it Magic?'" I asked...

"Well Gorgeous it's in my latest book 'Life as a Young Yorkshire Pro'. Take a look at chapter 3.
The chapter reflects upon my adventure's in Germany when I managed a driving range just after the fall of the Berlin Wall. I was inspired and wanted to bring the game to the traditional German housewife. I gave my all and embraced their culture dressed in my Bavarian shorts, braces and white shirt holding a large bratwurst in the coaching bay day and night. The chapter is titled "Ich liebe dich".

The Over 70's winner was Malc Guy with 36 points, a great effort and Chris Hughes walked away winner of The Inflatable competition with 25 points. Keep at it big Chris!

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