Mar
9
2012
New arrivals at the golf shop at Fraserview include Gortex rain jackets from Sunice. The Sunice “Hurricane” Collection is great for Vancouver spring weather. The jackets are made of GORE-TEX® Paclite® and have a Lifetime Waterproof Guarantee directly from Sunice.
We are carrying the “Redwood” style which has some great features:
- Ultra lightweight construction
- Pro trim™ waist cinching system
- Adjustable velcro cuff tabs
- Laser cut pockets
- Adjustable bungee at hem
- Waterproof YKK zippers
- Welded strom flap with 2-way zipper
- Sunice patented v collar with neoprene finish
- In pocket ball cleaner
Drop by the golf shop to check out the Sunice rain gear and other new products that we will be carrying in the shop for 2012.
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Jan
28
2012
PGA Merchandise Show 2012
The PGA Merchandise Show took place in Orlando, Florida last week January 25th to 28th. All of the large golf suppliers use this show to introduce new products for the upcoming golf season. Since we are a Titleist Golf Shop we were interested to see what new and improved Titleist equipment was launched.
Titleist has introduced four new golf balls to its lineup with the unveiling of the NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo at the PGA Merchandise Show.
“Our golf ball product development process is the same for all Titleist golf balls,” said Bill Morgan, senior vice president of golf ball research and development.“It always starts with golfer testing where we identify performance improvements that will help golfers score better and determine what their preference options are,” he added.“New Titleist NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo are the result of that process and deliver the best scoring performance and quality within their respective segment,” he said.
The new products will begin shipping to golf shops in February and since we are a Titleist shop we will be carrying all four of the new golf balls for the 2012 season – NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo .
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to find out when they arrive or stop by the golf shop anytime.
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Jan
11
2012
What is Equitable Stroke Control?
As many of you know Equitable Stroke Control is the downward adjustment of individual hole scores for handicapping purposes. It is used in order to make handicaps more representative of a player’s potential ability. An Equitable Stroke Control chart sets a maximum number that a player can post on any particular hole based on the player’s handicap at that course.
Example of Equitable Stroke in Use
For example, a 20 handicap takes a 9 on the last hole at Fraserview after hitting two balls into Vivian Creek. When that player is entering their score in the computer to track their handicap they must enter an 8 for the 18th hole because they are not allowed any scores more than 3 over par and the 18th hole is a par 5. A second player in the group also scores a 9 on the 18th hole. Their handicap is 35 so they keep the 9 marked on their card as is for handicapping purposes.
Change to USGA method
For whatever reason Golf Canada (formerly the RCGA) and the USGA have been using different systems for Equitable Stroke Control. As of March 1st, 2012 the RCGA will adopt the current USGA method. Golf British Columbia has provided an article about the change and an interview with Matt McKay, Manager of Rules and Handicap with Golf Canada on why the change is occurring.
You can read the full article here.
The changes to Equitable Stroke Control can be found in the chart below:
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Jan
5
2012
The team at The Golf Institute at Fraserview would like to wish you a very Happy New Year and a great 2012 golf season! Come visit us in the golf shop to check out some great merchandise specials, lesson promotions and our Winter Golf Card.
Our golf shop is open from 8am to 7pm daily with the driving range opening at 11am Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 8am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Our staff is here to answer any questions that you may have and to help you get your game ready for the 2012 season.
Our Winter Lesson Promotion gives you two great options to keep your game in shape! Take either three 30 minute lessons or a 90 minute playing lesson for ONLY $99. Call 604-257-6923 to book today!
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Dec
16
2011
The team at The Golf Institute and the Golf Shop at Fraserview wish you all a very happy and healthy holiday season! We look forward to seeing you many times in 2012!
Please note our holiday hours are as follows:
December 24th 8am-3pm
December 25th Closed
December 26th 8am-3pm
December 31st 8am-3pm
January 1st 8am-3pm
All other days we will be open regular hours which are: 8am to 7pm daily with the driving range opening at 11am Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 8am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Nov
15
2011
Do you wear a golf glove?
The “glove or no-glove” debate has been around since gloves were invented. Normally golfers wear one glove to gain an improved grip on the club. In hotter months and climates sweat on your hand and the club can make gripping difficult without a glove. Those golfers that do not wear a glove state better feel for the club and club head direction when not wearing a glove. This is why gloves are rarely worn when putting.
Some golfers choose to wear two gloves year round. Reasons might include help with blisters, a feeling of improved grip, or even fashion. But whether you choose to wear no glove, one glove or two gloves there is sometimes a good reason to wear two – and that is the rainy, winter season in Vancouver.
FootJoy Rain Grip Gloves
Winter golf gloves are designed to both keep your hands warm and dry and to provide better grip during your swing. There are many types of winter golf gloves out there. The golf shop at Fraserview is primary a Titleist and FootJoy shop so we carry the FootJoy RainGrip glove.The microfiber palm helps your grip in wet conditions. The QwikDry knit material along the back of the hand helps with breathability and flexibility and is quick to dry after the rain. There are bands on the back of the glove to allow for easy tee access and the gloves are always sold in pairs.
Rain and cloud is no reason to stop golfing. With the right company and the right equipment it can be just as fun as in summer, and you will have less people in front of you on the course. For more information on the RainGrip glove visit the
FootJoy website.
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