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Sport makes it mark, says PowaKaddy


Golf Show 2011 reveals Hesketh as keynote speaker


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hilip Hesketh, the motivational speaker,


is going to be the headline presenter at the Golf Show, to be held at the Harrogate International Centre from October 25-27. “I will share with delegates


three ‘killer’ questions that guarantee to help them sell more, have more people wanting lessons and enhance their reputation around the golf club,” said Hesketh. “They will leave the auditorium with a number of easy ‘can do tomorrow’ tips and techniques that will help them to be more persuasive and influential. I want each and every delegate to walk out thinking ‘I’ll try that tomorrow’.” In 1986 Hesketh created and


served as new business director and managing partner of the advertising agency, Advertising Principles. Having overseen 16 consecutive years of growth and with annual billings of £48 million, Hesketh left the business to pursue his interest in motivational speaking. Hesketh joins Mike Hebron,


Dr Paul Hurrion, Jamie Edwards, Scott Cranfield and Gary Smith, who are also speaking at the show. Delegates can now register for the show via the official website –www. golftradeshow.co.uk


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the March launch of its new Sport model. According to PowaKaddy, the Sport has proved to be an instant hit with golfers of all ages and abilities, eager to get their hands on golf’s most technologically- advanced electric trolley. The powered cart specialist


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said that perhaps one of the biggest triggers for the wave that the company is currently riding has been the “overwhelmingly positive reception the Sport received during the initial sell-in process”.


owaKaddy has reported strong sales figures in the months following


PowaKaddy added that


recognising the impending high demand from consumers, retailers nationwide immediately increased their order numbers. Heralding the Sport as a


breath of fresh air, Clive Bonner, head pro at Bramshaw GC, New Forest said: “It’s by far the best electric trolley on the market. The simple display and no fuss function make it very easy to use. It has been proven that it’s extremely reliable, robust and looks fantastic. Well done, PowaKaddy.” “The new Sport model has sold through very well.


Father and son keep Irish eyes smiling


“There has been a lot of


interest from our customers, it looks great in-store and the new speed control roller is a very popular addition,” said Nicky Lumb, Nicky Lumb Golf Superstore. “The new sport ticks all the


boxes. It is both stylish and simple to use and great value for money,” added Mark Yeo, head professional at Bude and North Cornwall GC.


Vegas trip on the cards


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orwich dad-to-be Jody Wood topped off a great


year by sealing a trip to Las Vegas in the Virgin Atlantic PGA National Pro-Am Championship qualifier at Thorpeness in Suffolk. Wood teamed up with


Norfolk Golf & Country Club PGA pro, Tony Varney, to win the event. But it is reported to have


English qualifying victors, Simon Eaton (second left), Paul Walker (second right) with Phil Fox (left) and Gregor Munro (right)


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ather and son duo Leonard and Lee Owens have booked themselves a place in the final of the TGI Golf Nike Oven 4Ball


Championship at the Colonial after teaming up recently to win the Irish national qualifying event at Headfort Golf Club. Lee and his father, Leonard will now join four other TGI members,


including Simon Eaton and Paul Walker (above) on an all expenses- paid trip to Texas, USA, where they will contest the final at the Colonial Country Club and receive a guided tour of Nike Golf’s research and development facility, the Oven, in Fort Worth. TGI Golf’s partnership with Nike to stage this event exclusively for its


members sees PGA professionals pair up and contest three national qualifiers – in England, Scotland and Ireland – with the winners of each event going through to the final held in the sumptuous surroundings of the Colonial. The six TGI Golf members will be flown out to Texas to compete in the grand final from October 15-19.


been a close run thing as the final outcome was decided on countback after Varney and Wood tied at the top of the leaderboard after recording an eight-under-par round of 61. That score was matched by


Jamie Lowe and James Bussell of Colchester’s Colne Valley’s Golf club. Both teams were one shot


clear of Shane Diles and Peter Robason of Witham’s Benton Hall Golf & Country Club. But Varney and Wood’s


strong back nine earned them victory. Now the pair will play in the


grand final in Nevada from December 5-6.


Pro Shop Europe September 2011


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