Graeme Bell

Goodbye Snow Hello Season

Hello Golfers,

Finally the blanket of white cold stuff has gone and the polar bears have retreated back to Greenland. That was quite an episode of snow we had and according to weather forecasters we may well be in for more.

With this naughty weather comes desperation and golfers all over crave for their next fix. Many of you have tried out our excellent Golf Lab and are already primed for the start of the season.

If you fancy a try in the Lab then please get in touch.

Look at what we can measure
for you in the Golf Lab!

The Golf Lab was the saviour of many
people's golf this winter

Important news

Our New Era has Begun

Last week you received an email from us asking for your help. It wasn’t anything too onerous or time-consuming; simply sparing 20 seconds of your time to complete your golfing profile.

The reason we’re asking you to do this is so that we can start sending you personalised content that is more relevant to your golfing needs. For example, if you’re a lady golfer with a handicap of 28 then the weekly emails you receive will include ladies product that will be suited to your playing ability. Likewise, if you’re a gentleman off 12, we will begin sending you content that will help you to get your handicap down to the holy grail of single-figure digits.

Thank you to everyone who has already completed their profile and for those of you who haven’t been able to as of yet, please try and do so in the near future.

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Pro's news

Tiger He’s Back

Love him, hate him or just want to be him, Tiger Woods is back ladies and jellyspoons! He is the biggest Kitty in the jungle and don’t we just know it. TV viewing figures go up and the gate numbers swell as soon as Woods is playing. He is golf and he is the only one who can bring the sport back to its best, he's the one that can hopefully drag our young away from their Xbox’s and their mobile phones. He could help reduce obesity by getting everyone dreaming again of being Tiger Woods. I think he could have the biggest comeback since J R Ewing!

Now some of you may have witnessed the reports of Tiger’s swing speed being 129mph. This was allegedly measured by TrackMan and for a drive that went only 327, this could only happen if the strike was poor from that club speed and we could see that it wasn’t. So what does it tell you, well at the moment TrackMan data is not the most accurate, hence why I use the system I use! My numbers are reliable!

Shop news

Bag Trade In

Many of you will have an old bag at home that you are desperate to rid of and I am more than happy to take it of your hands.

I will cross your hands with a discount of £20 OFF a shiny new one just from dropping it off.

I don't even care if there’s a moldy sandwich or a burst banana onboard!

Trade in your old bag even if it's
just fit for the bin!

Battery Trade In

Is your trolley about as powerful as your electric toothbrush?
Is a one legged sparrow quicker than it?
Is your battery heavier than the average hippo?

If the answer to any of these is yes then you will more than likely have battery issues! That’s the bad news but the good news is that I will give you £25 trade in value for your old battery against a new one. Yes it’s another deal that you won’t get at American Golf or Affordable Golf! Get in contact to reserve yours now!

4 for 3 on Titleist Pro V1 Balls

This is the ball promotion that sets the heather on fire and it's such a great offer to get all your ammo for the season. If you are not sure about which Pro V1 to go for then pop by the Lab and we can let you hit both of them and see which works best for you.

Junior golf

Junior Easter Camp

Easter is nearly upon us and we will be ready to switch from our Winter Junior Coaching Program to our Easter Camp.

Click here to see what we have on offer for all the Juniors.

Club news

Sky TV is Back at EKGC

The club is listening to suggestions from the members and one of those suggestions was to introduce Sky TV again. Now this will be on a trial basis so if you want to keep it then you have to try and support it. Choose to use your own club to watch big football games or golf events rather than a pub where you will no doubt be lining the pockets of a multinational company.

Remember that this is your club and you will all gain from its success. We are trying to deliver more and more services to you each year and we now are giving you something else that the other local clubs don’t. But the success of this is up to you so please support it.

Leather or synthetic?

From rain and thermal options to tour-favoured leather and more budget-friendly synthetic, there are lots of gloves for you to consider, which is why we’re here to lend a helping hand.

Tour favourite
Why do tour players choose leather? Well, leather gloves offer the best feel with the traction you need to generate power. It’s also moisture resistant so will stay soft for longer.

One glove that fits the bill perfectly is the Srixon Cabretta Leather glove that is worn on tour by Hideki Matsuyama and Graeme McDowell. It’s made from premium leather for responsive feel with great grip, while a lycra insert across the knuckles aids comfort and flexibility.

Great value
Synthetic materials are stretchy and lightweight, so suit a golf glove perfectly. They’re often used alongside leather palm sections to enhance flexibility, while they should also be more durable than leather models at the cost of a little less feel.

Why not come and try the Srixon All Weather glove? It utilises lycra inserts to improve flexibility, plus its cabretta leather palm and thumb patches create grip and soft feel where you need it most. A fantastic option for golf in all conditions.

contact the team >

New season, new bag

We all look to freshen up our kit when the new season rolls around, but what about the one piece of equipment that houses everything? If you’ve been ignoring broken zips, worn dividers or tatty material, one of these bags could be the upgrade you need...

If you’re an all-weather golfer who loves your trolley, this lightweight BIG MAX Aqua Space cart bag could be your perfect piece of kit. It won’t just carry your clubs, clothing and accessories in its 14-way top and nine spacious pockets, but its 100% waterproof material, taped seams and waterproof zips will ensure your gear is protected, whatever the weather.

explore BIG MAX's range >

I hope you have enjoyed this week's update.
We hope to see you soon
Graeme

East Kilbride Golf Club
Chapelside Road
Nerston
G74 4PF

Phone: 01355 581805

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