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Graeme Bell

East Kilbride Golf Club PGA Golf Professional

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Greetings from Graeme Bell
East Kilbride Golf Club - PGA Golf Professional

Pros news 

Last week I was posted missing at the club for a few days as I ventured down to Harrogate for the annual Golf Trade Show. 

There I secured some wonderful stock for next season and one of the worst hangovers I have ever had. It may have been something I had eaten or the free bar I was forced into. It was a great two days and much knowledge was gained. 

It's nice to spend some time with other professionals and although a few beers were consumed, it really was a worthwhile trip!


Shop news 

Be Prepared For Winter

You have heard the radio adverts telling you to get your car ready for winter, well I am here to tell you to get prepared for the winter golf course.

So how do you prepare?

  • Check your golf shoes - Are they made of a good waterproof material and well fitted? Have you changed over to winter studs, or are your studs needing a change?

  • Have you prepared your golf trolley for winter? - Changing your normal trolley wheels to winter wheels will allow you to remain in control of your trolley and therefore aid your stability during your round. If you do have difficult injuries to contend with, we would suggest investing in a trolley with a brake system. 

  • Winter tees are always a great investment and during the ice weather, they will save you breaking your fingers trying to put a tee into the permafrost! 

  • Many of you go out to play on the course looking like abominable snowmen and women. Some would say that you would resemble a vienetta with the numerous layers, but not me. You need to be able to swing a golf club, and having thick jumpers and ski jackets will reduce your golfing ability. Wearing a base layer garment and a performance fleece shell jacket will keep you warmer than toast and have you swinging like Miley Cyrus' wrecking ball. For those of you who don't know who Miley Cyrus is, I'm afraid you will have to google it. It will make you laugh though. 

  • Winter Boots are becoming very popular with golfers here in Scotland due to the amount of rain that likes to fall down from the sky above. 

    We are very lucky at East Kilbride to have great draining land, but the boots do more than protect from wet ground. They support the ankle wonderfully on frosty ground and give the foot more warmth. 

    Pop into the shop and have a look.


 Improving your game

Gain More Yards In The Winter Without Changing Your Clubs Or Your Swing

It's a bold statement but a true one. I can get you more yards from doing something very simple.

Most people will store their clubs in the garage or even in their cars overnight but in the winter, the temperature of your clubs and especially the ball will affect the distance the ball goes. Rubber is not a good conductor of heat and when a golf ball is cold, it will not rebound of the club face as well. So keep your balls warm and you will hit the ball further in the winter. It will also allow you to control the ball better on and around the greens. If your clubs are freezing then the shaft will not perform to its best capabilities.

'The temperature of a golf ball affects its ability to rebound from the club face. The following chart is the approximate influence of temperature on the ball for a shot that would normally carry 220 yards at 75 degree temperature.

YardsTemp
226105
22495
22285
22075
21665
21455
20545
19635

So the free tip is - don't store your clubs in a cold environment and keep your balls warm!


Shop news

Shop Looking Well Stocked

I have had many complements about how the shop is looking and the quality of stock we are holding. I hope you all are seeing the difference in the level of service you are receiving since I arrived nearly a year ago. This is no disrespect to my predecessor I may add, but I just want you all to see the changes I am trying to make.

    

Ladies stock is something I am still trying to do, but it has been difficult for me strike the right balance. I am currently always looking for advice from anyone out there to help. We have run with Galvin Green, adidas and a slightly cheaper brand Cypress Point. None were a big hit and most of my stock went on the sale rail to recoup some of my investment. We will have some nice pieces for Christmas and if you require anything, I won't be beaten on price or service. But please remember to give me the chance.


ProQuip Special Offer

We have more deals than Aldi, but at least we don't throw all your stuff in a trolley in under 40 seconds! With the launch of our new exclusive ProQuip Waterproof Pro-Flex range we have decided to give you an added bonus with your purchase. At this time of year you will be looking to have a good reliable waterproof suit and a quality lined jumper.

So we are going to, da da da da:

Give You A Half Price ProQuip Lined Sweater With Every ProQuip Pro-Flex Waterproof Suit!

Pick Yourself Off The Floor With That One!

Click here to find out more about the fantastic ProQuip range.

 
I hope you enjoy the rest of the newsletter, have a great week. Graeme.
 
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