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Srixon Golf Comes To AFGolfStore

Srixon golf comes to AFGolfStore as we are delighted to announce our partnership with the brand that has been serving up a run of Majors in recent years with Shane Lowry winning The Open, Hideki Matsuyama claiming the Masters and Brooks Koepka winning the PGA and US Open.

Our partnership allows us to offer the complete range of irons and woods in a FREE custom fitting from all of our stores, but that’s not all, we are delighted to offer a full range of components in our build centre to build your new irons to your customised specification with our speedy return time. 

The range of irons coming to store and the build centre include:

  • ZX 4 , MK11
  • ZX 5 , MK11
  • ZX 7 , MK11
  • Z Forged

A fantastic range of irons that offer a club for every golfer at every level. 

Staff player Brooks Koepka plays the ZX 7, whilst Shane Lowry prefers a combo of ZX 7 for short irons and the more forgiving ZX 5 for the long irons. Hideki Matsuyama prefers the Z Forged irons.

ZX7 Mk II Irons

A players Iron with tour-preferred looks and the pure feel of a premium blade, offering total control—ZX7 Mk II delivers it all. Featuring a compact shape, narrow topline, single-piece forging, and narrow sole.

ZX5 Mk II Irons

ZX5 Mk II Irons offer low- to mid-handicap golfers the perfect union of razor-sharp looks, power, and playability. These cavity back, players distance Irons combine premium forged feel with advanced distance technology. Featuring a narrow topline with moderate sole width, blade length and offset.

ZX4 Mk II Irons

ZX4 Mk II Irons present game improvement forgiveness for mid- to high- handicap players. Behind the Irons’ sleek address looks and premium forged feel is maximum forgiveness plus powerful distance. And it’s all thanks to a hollow head design with extra-strong lofts. Featuring a narrow topline, moderate sole width, our longest blade length, and our highest offset.

Z-Forged II Irons

Z-Forged II is a traditional muscle back blade Iron designed in close collaboration with Srixon tour pros. Z-Forged II Irons offer crisp feel, maximum control, and pinpoint workability.

Try the full range for yourself in a FREE club fitting at AFGolfStore from late July 2023

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Callaway Kick Off The Open In Style

AFGolfStore were invited to the Callaway Open Party on Monday, kick starting the 151st Open at Royal Birkdale.

Callaway kick off the Open in style with a party to remember as 6 of their staff players teamed up to take on a Good Good team captained by golf fanatic, Niall Horan. 

A mix of challenges such as knocking over the Vinyls in a stand or hitting the Vinyl gongs, paying homage to the music culture of Liverpool which also features on their latest limited edition tour bag, featured for the week.

Players on each team received a minute to knock down the Vinyls to gain points with the Callaway staff players eventually running to victory, lead by team captain, Francesco Molinari over the YouTube sensations. 

Captains, Niall and Francesco square off prior to the competition. Team Callaway consisting of Francesco Moinari and:

  • Alex Noren
  • Danny Willet
  • Rasmus Højgaard
  • Pablo Larazabel
  • Min Woo Lee 
  • Matthew Jordan

The Limited Edition tour bags pay homage to true heart of Liverpool, from the Beatles to Football!  

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Recent DP World Tour winner, Rasmus Højgaard shares his driver setup for The Open with AFGolfStore! 

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Cameron Smith – WITB Of An Open Champion

A year has been and passed since the Milestone event of the 150th Open at St Andrews played out. A great weekend battle between Rory Mcilroy and eventual champion Cameron Smith had us all on the edge of our seats, the way it should be for the final Major of the year. 

One year on we take a look at what’s in the bag of the reigning champion as he begins his campaign to retain the claret jug at the 151st Open from Royal Liverpool. Let’s take a look at Cameron Smith – WITB Of An Open Champion.

Known for playing Titleist at the time, Cam joined LIV following his victory at St Andrews and like many superstars of the tour has become in some ways a forgotten presence when it comes to watching golf at the weekend. However, little has changed in the way of equipment.

WITB

Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X

 

NEW ADDITION: Cam was seen with two 3 woods in a practice round which would suggest hes looking for a new trusted fairway!

3-wood: Ping Max G430 Max (15 degrees), TaylorMade Stealth High Launch (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR  Red 7X & Fujikura Ventus Blue 7TX

7-wood: Titleist TS2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: UST Mamiya Elements Proto 8F5

Irons: Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi (3), Titleist T200 (4) Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130 X Custom Series

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 52-8F, 56-8M), Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130X (46, 52, 56, 60)

Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M

Find the perfect set of clubs to help you play your best golf as you become inspired by the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool.

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Callaway Celebrate The Open In Style

It’s that time of the year again, where we get ready for the final Major of the year and to many this is the ONE! The 150th Open Kicks off at the iconic St Andrews this Thursday and Callaway are celebrating in style. 

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Over the last few years a lot more attention has been put on the players equipment during a Major week and a lot of excitement grows when the new staff bags get released. This year Callaway have produced some fantastic staff bags that embrace the history and culture of the venue. Let’s remind ourselves:

You may remember the Tulsa version for the PGA Championship

Or the Brookline edition to celebrate the US Open

THESE BAGS & HEADCOVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN STORE - CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION

THE OPEN EDITION

Now let’s take a look at the very impressive Open edition which you will see from Callaway’s staff players this week. 

In celebration of what promises to be a truly iconic event – The 150th Open, Callaway Golf have partnered with St Andrews Links to produce a unique Major Bag. The bag design is the result of a challenge set by Callaway to the schoolchildren of St Andrews to help them design the 2022 July Major Staff Bag.

The winning bag, designed by Iona Turner, is a bright and bold representation of what St Andrews means to her and was inspired by 

the time she has spent growing up in and around the town.

  • The main bag panel features the colourful buildings in St Andrews Harbour as well as paying homage to the Home End and the Swilcan Bridge.
  • Iona included a Piper with a kilt because they are what she thinks of when people mention Scotland.
  • The Bag Ball Pocket features Iona’s hand-drawn St Andrew Links logo and the Saltire – The National Flag of Scotland.
  • In additional celebration of Scotland, Iona designed the zippers in the form of a thistle, the National Flower of Scotland.
  • The inclusion of the iconic Loch Ness Monster swimming up
    the Swilcan Burn is a playful representation of Scotland as a whole.
  • To complete a truly special bag, the Callaway design team added Old Tom Morris Tartan to the pocket linings.

 

Let us know what you think to the bag and whether or not it will play partner to a potential Callaway staff winner this week?

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