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Skechers add Montgomerie Motocaddy goes to new heights with S7 Remote
allows golfers to alter how much the trolley turns to the leſt or the right, simply by varying the pressure applied to buttons on the handset. As well as the dual-pressure directional
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kechers Golf have announced golfing legend Colin Montgomerie as a
brand ambassador. The announcement
represents another milestone that enhances Skechers’ presence in the golf market.
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buttons, the user can also control the trolley’s speed going forwards or backwards depending on how long they hold the respective buttons down on the remote control device. To maintain stability, a special
mechanism enables each of the two motors to help compensate for lateral slopes, while a rear anti-tip wheel and a fully-rotating front wheel ensure the trolley travels smoothly without requiring additional guidance. Motocaddy has launched a video which highlights the trolley’s clever electronics, which lets the golfer switch between the remote function and standard electric control mode by holding down the on/off button for one second. The S7 Remote includes the brand’s
patented USB charging port to charge GPS devices from the battery, plus speed and battery indicators. The Quickfold and Easilock features – which were stand out introductions to the range in 2014 – also continue.
www.motocaddy.com Record Turn Out For TGI Golf Days T
GI Golf saw a record turnout of more than 350 golfers taking part in five events over some of the UK and Ireland’s best courses. The five events, which took place throughout May, brought together
Partners of TGI Golf – golf’s leading retail services group, owned by PGA Professionals – their amateur guests and leading figures from the industry. Two events were
held in England and Scotland at Donnington Grove and Notts (Hollinwell) and Lanark and Glenbervie respectively, while Warrenpoint Golf Club hosted the Irish Golf Day. As well as enjoying a
great day’s golfing, Partners and guests were kind-hearted enough to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Attendees at Notts (Hollinwell) raised £585 for the
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Nepal Earthquake Appeal, while those present at the remaining golf days dug deep to raise £2,109 for TGI Golf’s chosen charity Make-A-Wish. Adele McLean, TGI Golf group services manager, who orchestrated the
events, said: “These days provide a great opportunity for our Partners and their guests to mix with our Partner Suppliers in an informal and relaxed environment”. The winners from
TGI Golf’s event at Notts (Hollinwell). From leſt: Warren Lockett (PGA Pro Cleckheaton & District); his daughter Megan Lockett; Stewart England (Notts GC Captain); Mark Lawrence, Apparel & Footwear Category Sales Manager Nike Golf UK; Ian Martin, TGI Golf Senior Retail Consultant.
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he Motocaddy S7 Remote was launched in early May and boasts a dual pressure control system that
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