Summer Golf

Finally the last week has provided some gorgeous weather to play golf in and from what i have seen the golf courses are in superb condition, what's needed now is some of that lovely rain stuff just to keep the courses in this condition as the ground is hardening and the grass is starting to show signs of wear.
A busy summer is ahead to in regards to sport with the World Cup already in full flow, the British Grand Prix near, Wimbledon, Cricket and Golf to same a few things going on, Not sure there'll be time to play :-)


GTG

Golf News

Hi again all.

This weekend saw Michelle Wie win a long over due US Open around the same course as Martin Kaymer so well done to her.......A tough test of golf !!
Tiger Woods hopefully returning to the tour this week after being out of action so quite some time now so we look forward to it.

The British Open is on the horizon and with so many different winners these days it's hard to say who will win but should be an enjoyable week and a deserved champion anyway.

Golf Season

The golf season is getting fully underway with golfers getting out on the course now the weather has improved and course conditions are getting easier. There’s a lot of time to make up guys !!!! Glad the sun is shining well some of the time but at least the rain is holding off a fair bit. If you follow the golf tours then you’ll know that their season is well under way and with Adam Scott poised to take the number one spot in the world rankings. Wish we had the weather they have been playing in but we will......

I’m sure we will be speaking to a lot of you and finding out the scores.....

Cleaning

You can easily clean your electric trolley yourself and we advise that you do so fairly regularly to maintain the trolley in a good condition. There are a few areas to concentrate on :

The front wheel and the build up of grass and mud lodged in the wheel housing behind the wheel and towel fibres around the axle.

The main side wheels where mud and grass collect around the wheels and across the tyres and also towel fibres around the axle.

It is advisable to not use a hose or any power washer on your trolley as water  may seep into the electrical system. Simply bucket filled with warm water and washing up liquid and a sponge with a rag or towel to dry will always produce a worthwhile result.

Sorry

Sorry for not posting any information over the past few weeks but we have been inundated with electric golf trolley problems, From  battery tests to complete overhauls.
Now to get back to normal and publish details for your information and to help you :-)

GTG

The Masters

Who do you think will win the season opening major ? Does your money go on Tiger Woods or Rory Mcilroy because they are the worlds two best golfers over a period but who is going to be on a hot streak or just got their game together at the right time, maybe Adam Scott for a defense. The course can certainly get the cream to the top...long.....undulating and of course the greens. The Masters coming on our tv's helps kick start the golf season for me if it hasn't already started for you, must be the sunny conditions (albeit not always) coupled with the blooming flowers to encourage us to get out on the course. A rusty swing and golf game normally ensues...lol unless you have been good and proper and been practicing down the range over the cold period. Brush off the cob webs and get that swing going ready for the summer proper golf when all the big tournaments happen and don't forget your electric golf trolley either.
April bring it on........

Golf Equipment

A few words on the topic of golf equipment today from the equipment that i knew and grew up with. I remember the times of wooden woods as apposed to the metal woods of nowadays, They also came with steel shafts instead of graphite shafts. Being a club Professional i remember the times that we could alter and change the characteristics of the club with a screwdriver, a file and some lead. They were great to use and you learned to shape the ball but you did have to be an accurate ball striker just like bladed irons but i miss the feel of a hit from the centre like they gave you. But with everything, technology goes with the times and normally for the better so today's clubs are easier to use for the everyday golfer which can't be bad. The distance that the ball (which has also changed significantly over the years - Balata balls....love em) can now be hit or bashed !!! does make you feel great, over 300 yards now is quite normal. But luckily the art of the short game - putting and chipping/pitching still distinguishes between the better players. Using a wedge with the versatility that a better player does....does improve scoring. no matter how long you hit the ball or some times how straight the golfer will still miss greens and then the difference between par or not is down to getting the ball in to hole in the fewest strokes from that position. A good putting stroke will never go a miss either, Particularly on the 3 ft to 10 ft range but a good long range putting stroke and feel will save you shots too. Just look at the top players of the last 70-80 years and you'll see where they good, Another good point to mention that these players too were very good at playing to their strengths especially on the course and worked on the weaknesses after. Every one has areas of their game that they don't feel comfortable with, are slightly weaker at or just plain have difficulty with and it pays to accept that you have them and try to play to your strengths.
Gonna go and get a balata Maxfli out now and spin one back from 80 yards.....simple....

Enjoy your game and let's see what the next 20-30 years are going to give us.

Weather

Rain, Rain and more Rain......when will this stop ??????
When all seems to be ok and we think we have got over the worst of the weather and drier/warmer times are here then the rain starts again.
For us golfers a complete nightmare not being able to get out or if we do whether we will need just a jumper, wet weather gear, cold weather gear for the wind or an umbrella or not depending on the wind again !!!!!
We hope you have managed to at least get out and get some fresh air.......This will take some time to clear away and be back to normal and i think this has been worse than snow which has blighted many courses the last couple of years.
Continue to watch golf on Sky with the Professionals playing in better conditions that i wouldn't mind being in right now. Onwards and upwards and now with the Masters weeks away....come on lets get the golf season started :-)

Tournaments

May be this week end will see two Nike staff players win and complete a double for European and PGA tours. Firstly well done Ross Fisher on a well deserved win and the first for a while but hopefully not too long till the next and now to see if Rory Mcilroy can complete his wire to wire victory.

Golf Season

Well, the golf season is getting underway particularly in the warmer climate countries anyway while we struggle getting through the wet, cold and wind. Hopefully this is at an end and we have got over it and are moving towards the warmer drier weather and we can all get out golfing again.
With new equipment coming out for us to try and buy following success on tour with the latest drivers and irons in particular but a whole abundance of new gear to choose from. We all think that by getting the latest driver that we can somehow cut our handicap which may work for the short term, this normally is associated with the good feeling of purchasing something newer and better. The correct long term way to improve would be to have lessons with your local golf professional who can then also advise you on the equipment best suited to you.
For some of the golf courses in Somerset/Devon borders there is going to be a lot of time to get over this period due to being totally flooded by as much as 4/5 feet of water and like the farmers just the water disappearing is only the beginning. The grass and earth are going to need to recover and grow again which is where the real work starts and will take a lot of time to get back to its original state. Because of this golfers will move to places where they can play and so the business will suffer and all we can hope is that they can get through that period too until business gets back to normal as well.
Here's wishing all those businesses and golf courses good luck and hope you all get back to normal as soon as possible.

GTG

Golf Season

Hopefully the weather will start to improve so that we golfers can get back out on the course, The rain has played a pivotal role in courses being closed, trolley bans and worse- havoc to houses and our transport system. So onwards to spring time and some warmer and drier conditions.
This has allowed us though to continue to improve our workshop, add some more golf courses to our service list and arrange some days where we will be going out to the local golf clubs to spend the day servicing trolleys, spreading the name Golf Trolley Garage and meeting our customers face to face. The dates of these will be finalised and posted online as well as at these golf clubs.

GTG