Bury St Edmunds golf club swing studio with simulator and putting lab will help develop experience

Retaining members in golf clubs is paramount to their long term success. A great way to do this is by continuing to develop the experience that golfers have upon visiting your club, and enhancing the services available to them.

Bury St Edmunds Golf Club are fortunate to have 27 holes of great quality golf course, something that has been improved immensely over the past 20 years, but just relying on the golf course isn’t enough.

A brand new entrance has transformed the first impression on the customer journey, and a takeaway bean to cup Coffee Bar means that you can get a fantastic hot drink all day long.

Last weekend also saw the grand opening of the new Swing Studio. Built on the side of the existing Pro Shop, this bespoke extension comprises of a Swing Simulator and Putting Lab.

The simulator is powered by Foresight Sports using the GC Quad technology, and along with the ability to play virtual golf courses, it will enhance the coaching delivery and custom fitting experience.

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The latter is something that Head Professional Matt Alderton is very excited about: “Custom fitting clubs to the specific player’s needs is something we are extremely passionate about here at Bury St Edmunds, and this new studio will allow all golfers to test the numerous options from the major manufacturers we work with.”

The professional team are also excited by indoor putting green in the studio.

Custom fitting putters is an often overlooked element in people’s golf bags, using the Ping Putting LAB combined with the PGA team’s experience, they area hoping to educate golfers of all levels to the importance of getting this club right for them.

The event was a great success with over 100 people having a go at the virtual fairground game the Pro Shop had set up on the simulator, and it all adds up to a greater offering to the members and customers of Bury St Edmunds Golf Club.

Thetford GC

Thetford GC held their Ladies Championship on May 27th and 28th over 36 holes stroke play. After round 1 Jan Bone (16) was leading the field having posted a gross 88, and topping the nett leaderboard was Judith Heffer (25) scoring 71 nett.

The second day however saw Laura Todd (4) came in with a magnificent 80 surpassing Jan in the scratch competition. Her total gross of 169 was good enough for the overall win and the Club Champion award for 2023.

It wasn’t all despair for Jan as her nett 73 in the second round meant that she captured the Club Handicap Championship with a nett total of 145.

Stowmarket GC

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The Stowmarket Ladies Vets Trophy was won by Julie Jones scoring 35 points, with 33 points second and third places needing to be separated by countback, and it was Diane Drury who prevailed ahead of Jane Jewers.

The whole ladies section however had the chance to claim glory in the Stableford competition. Mary Ransome topped the leaderboard with 38 points, and yet again the minor placing needed countback to separate Liz Laflin from Kim Davies with 35 points apiece.

The Stowmarket men held their Captain Pro Challenge. First place went to Kevin Button and Adrian Baker with 41 points, and guess what, countback again separated 2nd and 3rd places, both pairs returning 40 points. It was Andrew Coxhead and Steve Beaumont just ahead of Phil Turvey and Ellior Pizzey.

Flempton GC

One of the greatest elements of golf is that it can be a truly inclusive game. Equipment and the game itself can be modified to ensure anybody, regardless of age or requirements can play.

Current club captain Bob Cooper and above knee amputee Cris Barlow are hoping to highlight this with their fantastic charity challenge.

On 17th June they are planning to complete 45 continuous holes to raise money for MND (Motor Neurone Disease Association). If you would like to donate, head to justgiving.com and search Cris Barlow.

Suffolk U14 Boys

The Suffolk under 14 boys headed to SouthwoldGC for a match against rivals Norfolk. The team of 8 comprised 6 players from Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, highlighting the great Junior work at these clubs.

The format was 9 holes foursomes matchplay in the morning, followed by 18 holes singles after lunch.

It was a tough day against a strong Norfolk side, but special mentions go to Lucas Bond winning his singles match 6 up, Jacob Severn winning 3 up and Ethan McCleary 2 up. The overall score was Norfolk 7 ½ Suffolk 4 ½.

Have a great golfing week.