Fairway To Heaven

Fed up of scoring more bogeys than birdies, our man heads to a specialised golf lab to acquire some custom-fitted new kit and get himself back on.

- Pete Travers

SATURDAY, 16:37 I’ve just finished another frustrating 18 holes of golf with some mates at my local course, Saltford GC, on the outskirts of Bath. On a good day, I’m a half decent golfer – my standard handicap is 11. But I’m currently shooting more like 20 over par. Not good at all.

My game needs a boost. Over a pint, my golf buddy says, “It’s your dated, off the shelf clubs and random kit, mate. You need to get custom-fitted with the latest golfing tech, so that your clubs fit you and your swing.” He was right – my old clubs don’t inspire confidence any more. My Taylor Made Rocket Bladez irons and R1 driver are four and three years old respectively. So I immediately book myself in for a custom fitting session with Taylor Made (TM).

MONDAY, 10:30