Big Max makes UK impact
Big Max, the three-wheeled push trolley specialist, has established a supply list of over 300 UK retail outlets since the brand launched into the UK with its IQ trolley last November. UK distributor, Golf and Sports Supplies, reports sales of over 1,000 units in that three-month period.
Rental ratings
UK online golf equipment rental service, www.rentaclub.co.uk, says the drivers in most demand at the moment are the TaylorMade R9 SuperTri and the Callaway FT-iZ. The website enables golfers to hire out clubs for five-day spells.
Imagine Golf Shop launched
Direct Golf has agreed an exclusive retail partnership with golf social networking site Imaginegolfclub.com to launch the Imagine Golf Shop. The website currently boasts over 100,000 members worldwide.
Showtime for Nevada Bob’s
Nevada Bob’s has agreed to be the official retailer at the London Golf Show, and to offer a custom-fitting facility for golfers at the show. The show is being held at ExCel in London’s Docklands, April 30-May 2.
Voit enters UK market
US budget brand Voit has entered the UK market via a retail website offering ‘factory-direct’ prices.
Faldo sides with GMS
Hertfordshire-based Golf Marketing Services (GMS) will carry out PR for the Faldo Junior Series in 2010.
Golf Live gaining support
The O2 Golf Live event at Stoke Park, May 14-16, is gaining support, with Cleveland Golf, Srixon, Jaguar and Open Championship Hospitality all confirming their participation in recent weeks.
