Jack Stonehouse | Blog

During the past year, we’ve all become accustomed to spending more time indoors and away from society to prevent the spread of COVID. Now that the restrictions are easing and life is returning to normal, we are able to go out and do more; adjusting back to life, however, can be scary, especially for little ones. In this post we’re not only going to go through how ride-on toys can aid children’s health, but also how they can help them adjust back to a normal and social life. – –... Read More

Golf is a sport that many can do – but not all can master. The premise of hitting a ball down the green and into a hole may seem simple, but learning to do it accurately and in as little shots as possible can be very difficult. Here are some helpful tips that will get you on your way from being a casual player to a local legend at your club. – – Posture, Stance & Positioning Not all of your game depends on what happens during and after your... Read More

Now that golf courses have reopened we can start indulging in our favourite sport again – but we still need to remain vigilant to ensure that we don’t increase the risk of spreading Coronavirus. To protect yourself and others around you, follow these steps to keep our golf courses clear of the virus and, most importantly, open! – – Stick to the Rule of 6 When you attend the course, make sure that your group does not exceed the recommended limit of 6 to reduce the chances of COVID-19 spreading.... Read More

In honour of Earth Day which is on the 22nd of April, we have been thinking about the current state of our climate. Fighting climate change can seem like a big task but if we all work together, we can dramatically reduce our carbon footprint and rejuvenate our planet. Over the years we have neglected the world, polluting the air and using up resources; if we act now, we may just have a chance to repair the damage we have caused.  While we all need to use energy for our... Read More

This year’s Masters was everything we could have hoped for with Hideki Matsuyama’s win, making him the first ever Japanese Masters champion. The amazing performance that lead to his victory has got us reminiscing about our favourite Masters moments from throughout the years, so here are our top 10! – – #10 – The first sudden-death playoff The first sudden-death playoff in Masters history was in the 1979 tournament. The pressure from this first-time moment caused the players to miss a trio of easy, makeable putts. It was Fuzzy Zoeller... Read More

Golf is a sport that has been around for centuries and is loved by millions of people around the world. Even if you’re not a keen golfer, the chances are that you have heard about it and know what’s involved in playing. While many people will have some general knowledge about the sport, we’ve found some fun and interesting facts about golf that you probably didn’t know! – – Fun Fact #1 – The First Golf Ball Was Made of Feathers When golf was first played, people used to get... Read More

A world famous sport that has been played for hundreds of years, the aim of golf is simple; hit a ball into a hole with the use of a club. The catch, however, is that the more times you hit the ball, the higher your score will be. While this may sound like a good thing, unlike many other sports, the challenge of golf is to hit the ball as little as possible to achieve a low score. If you end up with the lowest score, you will be the... Read More

Whether you sit at a desk all day or have found yourself spending too much time on the sofa during lockdown, your posture may have been neglected, leaving you with aches and pains in your back. Bad posture can cause not only uncomfortable pain but it can also make you look slouched and therefore appear slightly shorter. With some exercises to strengthen your stabilising muscles, you can transform your shape to appear taller and slimmer, as well as freeing your back from unnecessary tension caused by hunching over. You can... Read More

Regularly checking over your golfing equipment is very important for making it last longer and perform better. The same goes for regularly checking your golf trolley to ensure that everything is working as it should. If you catch a fault early on, it will prevent it causing a bigger and more expensive issue further down the line. Below are some ways that you can keep your golf trolley in the best condition possible. – – Give it a Test Run Due to Coronavirus, we haven’t been able to get onto... Read More

For anyone looking to swap their old bike out for a newer model or just looking to get into cycling, you may be wondering whether to go for a manual bike or electric. While manual bikes offer an excellent raw cycling experience, electric bikes offer you the freedom to explore and do more with your bike thanks to their electric assistive motors.  To help you make your decision, below is a list of reasons why you may want to choose an electric bike over a standard one. – – You... Read More