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Tom Melville

Srixon Ball Amnesty Day Promotion

David Leadbetter to speak at new Golf Show Teaching & Coaching Conference

TGI Golf Partnership helps PING Collection to Impressive Growth

Paul Stancliffe

Matthew Holland

Wayne Yellott - Tapton Park

TGI Golf Partnership continues its support of top PGA Assistants

Brian Cosgrove

Turkish delight for Michael Brooks at TGI Golf Team Challenge

Alex Keighley (Ms)

Richard Green

The Ashworth Cup

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TGI Golf Head Office Contact Details

Broom House
Quarrywood Court
Livingston Village
Livingston, EH54 6AX

t: 01506 505525
f: 01506 505520
e: headoffice@tgigolf.com

CG 588 Wedge - Free Short Game Lesson Promotion

Andrew Blunt

TGI Golf Partnership plays a leading role in Under Armour’s rapid expansion

Meet the Retail Team

Our team of expert retail consultants have more than 40 years of golf retail experience between them – it’s no wonder they are so widely respected and trusted by all of our Partners to help grow their businesses and increase profits.

Gregor Munro Retail & Marketing ManagerGregor Munro - Retail & Marketing Manager

A former international amatuer golfer, Gregor has been part of the TGI Golf Partnership since 2002, fulfilling a number of important retail roles graduating to his current position as Retail and Marketing Manager.

Gregor’s role is to oversee the operations of the retail team and give them to tools to enhance Partners’ businesses, while also taking care of the marketing for both the group and Partner promotions.

Having graduated from Stirling University with a degree in Marketing and Sports Studies, Gregor spent a year playing on the amatuer circuit and representing Scotland in the Home Internationals and working in Pro Shops at Ranfurly Castle and Ralston Golf Clubs.

Gregor worked closely with current Managing Director Eddie Reid and former Chairman Ian Johnston upon joining TGI Golf and gleaned an extensive golf retail knowledge from the pair he describes as ‘inspirational.’

Chris Taylor - Retail Consultant Midlands & South EnglandChris Taylor - Retail Consultant

Chris has spent his entire working life in and around golf clubs. Prior to joining the TGI Golf Partnership in 2007, he was responsible for the day-to-day running of the golf retail operations one of the UK’s leading golf facilities, Forest of Arden.

Chris, who is a one handicap golfer and former Warwickshire county player, has 20 years experience in the golf retail industry having previously been an Assistant Professional at clubs including Walmley, Moor Hall and Little Aston.

Ian Martin - Retail Consultant - The North & IrelandIan Martin - Retail Consultant

Ian has more than 15 years experience in the golf retail industry working in a variety of sectors throughout his career.

After beginning his golfing life as an Assistant PGA Professional at Baildon Golf Club, West Yorkshire, Ian moved the short distance to Marriott Hollins Hall, where he spent seven years as Golf Services Manager, running the golf operations side of the resort taking care of everything including concierge service, golf days, stock ordering and staffing.

Ian’s various roles and experiences have given him extensive knowledge of every aspect of a golf professional’s life, ideally placing him to enhance our Partners’ businesses.

Fraser Carr - REtail Consultant ScotlandFraser Carr - Retail Consultant

A Sports Management graduate from Edinburgh University Fraser has gained extensive retail knowledge through both his studies and experience working in one of Canada’s largest sports retailers.

Fraser travelled to Canada having completed his studies and worked as a Department Leader at United Cycle Source for Sports, in Edmonton. During this time Fraser had many responsibilities including handling human resources, stock control and events management,

Working his way up from shop assistant, Fraser gained great experience working in a busy retail environment, which has stood him in good stead for advising TGI Golf Partners.

David Elliott

James Dodds

Charles Dernie

Les Burlison

James Tuck - Woodlands

Jon Salter - Oakridge

Jon Salter - Leamington

Tony Mealing - Dewstow

Tony Mealing - Llanwern

Tony Mealing - South Cerney

David Larvin, Garnant Golf Club

Richard Gordon - Prestwick St Nicholas

Craig Donnelly - Cluny Clays

Craig Donnelly - Balbirnie

Brian Hodgkinson

Hunley Hotel & Golf Club Richard Weeks

Phil Toomer

Example Online Print Templates

Examples of a selection of the many Online Print templates that are available for our Partners to customise are detailed below

Sean Conway

Welsher, Alistair

Worby, Karl

The Golf Show 2011: Statistics show 74% of exhibitors wrote in excess of £10,000 of business

TGI Golf: Partnerships will help kick start the economy

John Greaves - Gailes Links

Sonning Golf Club

Kevin Whale

Craig Daggitt

James Funnell

Liam Clarke

Parnell Reilly lands in Afghanistan

McDonald, Alasdair

TGI Golf Service Suppliers 2012

Below is the list of service suppliers who help the TGI Golf partners on a daily basis with their operational issues. 

Company Service
Carson McDowell (NI Only) Employment Law Specialists
Clere Golf Graphic Communications for Golf
Crossover Technologies EPOS Systems
Fairmont Hotel St Andrews Premier Golf Resort
Galloway Glass Specialist Glass Gifts & Engravers
GASP Systems Swing Analysis Software
GlaxoSmithKline Soft Drinks
Huxley Golf Artifical Putting Surfaces
Mason Hayes & Curran (Eire Only) Employment Law Specialists
Mercedes-Benz Retail Fleet Sales (UK Mainland Only) Exclusive Car Leasing Partner
MIA Sports Technology Swing Analysis Golf Products
Millerbrown Shopfittings
Morton Fraser (UK Mainland Only) Employment Law Specialists
OKD Insurance Brokers Exclusive Shop Insurance
Stylish Whisky Whisky Gifts

Eire Partner Suppliers 2012

Brand Brand
Abacus Mizuno
Adidas Murraygolf
Ashworth Nike Golf
Benross Nikon
Brand Fusion Oakley
Bridgestone Golf Oscar Jacobson
Callaway / Odyssey Paterson Golf
Callaway Apparel Peter Millar
Calvin Klein Golf Peter Scott
Cleveland Golf Ping Collection
Cobra Ping
Cutter & Buck Powakaddy
Daily Sports PR Golf
Diamond Golf ProQuip
Dwyers & Co Puma
Ecco RDA Smith
EP Pro Rohnisch
Footjoy Skycaddie
Galvin Green Snake Eyes
Glenbrae Srixon
Glenmuir Sunderland
Golfino Sundog
Golfsmith Sunice
Green Lamb TaylorMade
Greenhill Titleist
Kartel Tommy Hilfiger
Lyle & Scott Under Armour
Marbas US Kids Golf
Masters Wilson Golf
MD Golf  

UK Partner Suppliers 2012

Brand Brand
Abacus Murraygolf
Adidas Nike Golf
Ashworth Nikon
Batteries Direct Oakley
Benross Oscar Jacobson
Brand Fusion Paterson Golf
Bridgestone Golf Peter Millar
Callaway / Odyssey Peter Scott
Callaway Apparel Ping Collection
Calvin Klein Golf Ping
Cleveland Golf Powakaddy
Cobra PR Golf
Cutter & Buck ProQuip
Daily Sports Puma
Diamond Golf RDA Smith
Dwyers & Co Rohnisch
Ecco Skycaddie
EP Pro Snake Eyes
Footjoy Srixon
Galvin Green Stromberg (UK Mainland Only)
Glenbrae Sunderland
Glenmuir Sundog
Golfino Sunice
Golfsmith TaylorMade
Green Lamb Titleist
Greenhill Tommy Hilfiger
Lyle & Scott Under Armour
Marbas US Kids Golf
Masters Wilson Golf
MD Golf Yes! Golf (UK Mainland Only)
Mizuno  

New TGI Golf Partnership Chairman Calls For Pros To Be Proactive and Self Promoting

Karyn Dallas - Caird Park

Sonning Golf Club

Stubbs, John

Tracy Park Golf Club & Country Hotel

Gordon Stewart becomes TGI Golf Partnership Chairman

Colonial triumph for English duo at TGI Golf Nike Oven 4ball Championships

The Golf Show Continues To Evolve

Launching the TGI Golf Partnership

TGI Golf reveals new Partnership branding

Cleveland Golf Srixon Celebrate Success With Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Event

Greig McSporran

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TO THE GOLF SHOW

John Greaves - Glasgow Golf Club

David McKidd

Jim McKinnon

Father and son keep Irish eyes smiling in TGI Golf Nike Oven 4Ball Championship

Motivational speaker Philip Hesketh announced as the Golf Show’s Keynote Presenter

Special ‘webinars’ serve up a taster of The Golf Show’s big seminars

The Owens are off to America

STEPS for Success

After a successful pilot scheme the TGI Golf Retail Support Team is now ready to launch its exclusive STEPS for Success retail programme – the group’s most comprehensive retail support package ever

The Retail Development Advisor (RDA) team of Chris Taylor, Ian Martin and Fraser Carr has been working extremely hard with a few select members to fine tune the programme for the benefit of each member’s business.

The new programme will see the RDAs use five specially compiled business modules to gain a full understanding of members’ businesses and, most importantly, identify how they can be enhanced.

Modules include: Shop; Turnover; Expenditure; Planning; Selling.

There is no set order in which the modules can be completed, and they can be assessed at any time and in any order. Members can complete all five at the same time or break them down and conduct an in-depth analysis of each one and how it affects their business.

A series of detailed questions will be asked during the initial retail meeting, and within two weeks the RDA will return with recommendations and action points specifically tailored to enhance your business.

Gregor Munro, Retail Development Manager, said: “The pilot scheme has been highly successful with members finding it extremely valuable – we have made a few small adjustments based on their feedback – and STEPS for Success is now available for all members to utilise.”

Paul Ashwell, PGA Head Professional at Wyboston Lakes, Bedfordshire, was one of the first TGI members to be taken through the STEPS for Success programme.

He said: “It was extremely helpful to me and to the business. Chris Taylor came in for an initial assessment – we took a look at the financials and we completed an appraisal of the business looking at where we were strong and where we were weak.

“Chris gave us some very practical advice, including moving the shop around and staff training, and gave me a very clear overview of what we were doing. Sometimes you can get too close to your own business and lose sight so having an expert pair of eyes is extremely helpful.

“The STEPS for Success programme is work in progress. I am still working with Chris and he has made everything very easy.

“It hasn’t been time-consuming or arduous, and has been very beneficial. I would highly recommend it to fellow TGI members.”

For more information on STEPS for Success and to book an initial consultation contact your Retail Development Advisor now.

Ashworth Cup Bid Foiled

Golfsmith Regripping

Re-gripping clubs is part of every pros basic training, you've all done it for years and assume it is a simple and straightforward process. It is only we look into it more closely that we discover how many things can go wrong. A badly installed grip can ruin an otherwise perfectly good set of clubs. Re-gripping in one of those jobs that goes un-noticed if done well, but if done incorrectly stands out like a sore thumb.

Like any other repair in the workshop, re-gripping is so much easier if you have the right equipment. A good quality vice and clamping system is crucial. It is so much easier to uninstall a grip correctly if the club is held horizontally in a vice rather than pushing a grip on a club angled against a wall. The simple rubber vice clamp is cheap and fairly effective piece of kit, but for higher volume work it is worth investing in a quick release clamp. These clamps are both quicker to use and can adjust the clamping pressure which minimises the risk of crushing graphite shafts. Specialist grip solvent is also a must, although both petrol and white spirit do the job adequately, the fumes given can cause headaches if inhaled and the highly flammable properties is frowned upon by health and safety. In addition the smell of petrol wafting through the shop is not that appealing. There are solvents on the market that are either odorless or smell of citrus fruits!

The common faults with grip installation we see fall into the following:

Poor Alignment

Badly aligned grips are a cosmetic disaster that becomes worse with the intricate design. The real problem with crooked grips comes when the grip has a reminder and the hands are forced into the wrong position.

Short Gripping

This is a common problem caused by not pushing the grip on fully resulting in a spongy end cap and inconsistent length clubs.

This problem can be avoided by ensuring the grip is fully pushed home and by checking the end cap feels firm. The grip end of the club can also be tapped onto the ground to double-check but not too hard as the shaft can cut a plug out of the end cap.

Variable Length Grips

It is easy to end up with different length grips if you don’t offer up another grip to check. Putting the grip on using both hands in a baseball grip also helps avoid this. Variable length grips have different thickness because the more you stretch the rubber the thinner it becomes.

Twisted Grips

Most grips have alignment marks at the tip end and cap end to make it easier to put grips on straight, you can double check by making sure the slash marks down the back of the grips are straight. It’s not a good idea to have strong left hand and a weak right and vice versa!

Customizing Grip Sizes

Grip sizing is fairly straight forward, if you match the core pin size of the grip stamped on the inside the tip, to the butt diameter of the shaft with one layer of tape, then the grip size will be standard or .900" diameter 2" down from the grip cap. The code inside the grip tells us all we need to know.

e.g M580R is a mens .580 round grip or L560 is a ladies .580 with a reminder. So a .600 grip on a .600 shaft with one layer of tape = standard .900.

Each extra layer of tape builds up the grip size by .010 so .600 grip on a .600 shaft with 2 extra layers of tape = .920" A Grip size can be altered by putting a different core pin size on the shaft e.g .580 grip on a .600 shaft = .920" Deliberately stretching a grip will reduce the grip size, a grip stretched 3/4" will play 1/64 undersize.

Grip Shaft Tapes Size
.580 .600 1 .900 STD
.600 .600 1 .900 STD
.600 .600 4 .930 OVERSIZE
.600 .600

7

.960 MIDSIZE
.600 .600 13 1.020 JUMBO

Morton Fraser

We are pleased to announce an exclusive arrangement to provide our members with assistance on employment law matters.

This service is provided on behalf of TGI by Morton Fraser LLP, Solicitors’ specialist employment law team.

With employment law becoming more complicated each year and employment tribunal awards on the increase, it is essential that expert advice is taken.  Our employment law helpline provides partners with free telephone helpline advice of up to 45 minutes on any new employment law matter which arises. There is no limit to the number of new matters on which you may take advice.  However, if further advice is required on a matter beyond the initial 45 minute period then special member rates will be available to you.

To use this service simply contact Stefanie Angus or Jillian Paton at Morton Fraser  and quote "TGI partners' employment law helpline". This service operates Monday to Friday 9.00am till 5.00pm excluding public holidays.

Please note that this service does not include tax/payroll/pension queries.

Andrew Blunt

The Golf Show - bringing the golf industry together

Chris Baron

The Golf Show embraces world of social media

TGI Golf Dozen Determined to Dazzle at Ashworth Cup

PING makes it a hat-trick of TGI Golf awards

TGI Golf Enhances Digital Marketing Platforms with New Appointment

Biggest Brands in Golf Help Make TGI Golf Days Extra Special

Team Hamill Reigns Supreme at TGI Golf Team Challenge

TGI Golf Continues to Support PGA Professionals of the Future

TGI Sets It’s Largest Ever Calendar of Members Events

Chairmans View on The PGA Show

Inaugural Golf Show Hailed An Overwhelming Success

Irish eyes are smiling in Texas

TGI Golf See Off rivals Foremost to Claim Inaugural Ashworth Cup at The K Club

Pre-registration For The Golf Show Rapidly Approaches the 1,000 Mark

Europe’s Most Important Trade Show and Education Event Takes Shape

TGI Golf Members Qualify for Nike Golf Trip of a Lifetime

Golf’s Major Brands Line Up to Support The Golf Show

PING Expands Product Line to Widen Appeal to all Golfers

TGI Golf Reward Sutherland for Going the Extra…1,000 Miles

Wilson Staff Gives TGI Golf Members a Day to Remember

The Golf Show Reveals Important Plans

Glenbrae Announced as Official Supplier to 2011 Walker Cup








  • Parnell Reilly lands in Afghanistan
  • Parnell Reilly lands in Afghanistan
  •  
  • TGI Golf Partner Parnell Reilly donned a helmet and flak jacket recently as he joined former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie on a moral-boosting trip to the frontline in Afghanistan....


  • Launching the TGI Golf Partnership
  • Launching the TGI Golf Partnership
  • Published: Friday, 28th October 2011
  • During the TGI Golf Annual General Meeting, held during The Golf Show, Managing Director Eddie Reid announced that the group will rebrand to become known as the TGI Golf Partnership....

  • Gordon Stewart becomes TGI Golf Partnership Chairman
  • Gordon Stewart becomes TGI Golf Partnership Chairman
  • Published: Wednesday, 02nd November 2011
  • Wednesday night saw the Partnership’s Annual General Meeting where Ian Muir stepped down as chairman having completed his two-year term, to be replaced by Cawder Golf Club Professional Gordon Stewart....

  • Cleveland Golf Srixon Celebrate Success With Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Event
  • Cleveland Golf Srixon Celebrate Success With Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Event
  • Published: Sunday, 09th October 2011
  • 2nd of October 21:10 Heathrow T4 was the date, time and information 44 professionals from all over the UK and 6 from Continental Europe had been waiting for as it marked the day they were due to leave to participate in the inaugural Cleveland Golf / Srixon Grand Slam event which took place in Abu Dhabi...


  • The Golf Show Continues To Evolve
  • The Golf Show Continues To Evolve
  • Published: Thursday, 27th October 2011
  • PGA Professionals from across the globe gave The Golf Show a truly international feel as it continued its evolution over three highly successful days at the Harrogate International Centre, October 25-27....

  • TGI Golf reveals new Partnership branding
  • TGI Golf reveals new Partnership branding
  • Published: Wednesday, 26th October 2011
  • TGI Golf, Europe’s leading golf retail services group, owned by PGA Professionals, has rebranded and will become known as the TGI Golf Partnership....

  • THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TO THE GOLF SHOW
  • THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TO THE GOLF SHOW
  • Published: Wednesday, 12th October 2011
  • The Golf Show – Europe’s largest golf trade show and educational event – is now just around the corner but it is not too late to book your place at the leading golf trade event of the year – held at the Harrogate International Centre from October 25-27....




  • The Owens are off to America
  • The Owens are off to America
  • Published: Tuesday, 30th August 2011
  • Father and son duo Leonard and Lee Owens have booked themselves an all-expenses paid trip to the US after winning the Irish Nike Oven 4Ball Championship event at Headfort Golf Club....

  • Ashworth Cup Bid Foiled
  • Ashworth Cup Bid Foiled
  • Published: Tuesday, 30th August 2011
  • TGI Golf lost its grip on the Ashworth Cup after an epic tussle with Foremost Golf in the beautiful surroundings of The Grove, Hertfordshire....

  • The Golf Show - bringing the golf industry together
  • The Golf Show - bringing the golf industry together
  • Published: Tuesday, 09th August 2011
  • A number of golf’s leading suppliers have hailed the vital role The Golf Show – Europe’s leading golf trade show and educational event – plays in enhancing their relationships with green grass Professionals....

  • The Golf Show embraces world of social media
  • The Golf Show embraces world of social media
  • Published: Monday, 11th July 2011
  • The Golf Show – Europe’s leading golf trade show and educational event – has stepped into the world of social media with the launch of a new Facebook site and Twitter feed....

  • TGI Golf Dozen Determined to Dazzle at Ashworth Cup
  • TGI Golf Dozen Determined to Dazzle at Ashworth Cup
  • Published: Wednesday, 06th July 2011
  • TGI Golf’s dedicated members travelled the length and breadth of the UK in an effort to be a part of the buying group’s Ashworth Cup team to take on rivals Foremost at The Grove on August 15....

  • PING makes it a hat-trick of TGI Golf awards
  • PING makes it a hat-trick of TGI Golf awards
  • Published: Friday, 17th June 2011
  • TGI Golf, Europe’s leading buying group for golf professionals, has awarded PING its ‘Top Equipment Supplier of the Year’ title for a third successive year...

  • TGI Golf Enhances Digital Marketing Platforms with New Appointment
  • TGI Golf Enhances Digital Marketing Platforms with New Appointment
  • Published: Thursday, 16th June 2011
  • TGI Golf, Europe’s leading buying group for golf professionals, has appointed a Technical Marketing Coordinator to oversee its growing number of digital platforms. Gareth Tannatt Nash has been appointed to the role with the brief of overseeing...

  • Biggest Brands in Golf Help Make TGI Golf Days Extra Special
  • Biggest Brands in Golf Help Make TGI Golf Days Extra Special
  • Published: Wednesday, 18th May 2011
  • TGI Golf, Europe’s leading buying group for golf professionals, raised more than £1,500 for good causes through its annual golf days thanks to continued support from both its members and accredited suppliers....




  • Chairmans View on The PGA Show
  • Chairmans View on The PGA Show
  • Published: Monday, 14th February 2011
  • TGI Golf chairman Ian Muir made the long trip to the PGA Merchandise Show at the Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, and was buoyed by an exciting and vibrant show....

  • Inaugural Golf Show Hailed An Overwhelming Success
  • Inaugural Golf Show Hailed An Overwhelming Success
  • Published: Wednesday, 10th November 2010
  • The Golf Show 2010 has been hailed an overwhelming success after more than 1,250 golf industry professionals visited Europe’s leading golf trade and educational event....

  • Irish eyes are smiling in Texas
  • Irish eyes are smiling in Texas
  • Published: Friday, 05th November 2010
  • Irish eyes were smiling at The Colonial Club, Texas, as the pairing of Brendan McGovern and Robert Giles claimed the TGI Golf/Nike Oven 4ball Championship....




  • TGI Golf Members Qualify for Nike Golf Trip of a Lifetime
  • TGI Golf Members Qualify for Nike Golf Trip of a Lifetime
  • Published: Monday, 06th September 2010
  • Six members of TGI Golf, Europe’s leading buying group for golf professionals, are heading off to the States for the trip of a lifetime following victory in the national finals for the TGI/Nike Oven Fourball Championship....


  • PING Expands Product Line to Widen Appeal to all Golfers
  • PING Expands Product Line to Widen Appeal to all Golfers
  • Published: Thursday, 29th July 2010
  • In a year that has seen significant market share gains for the company in several key categories, PING announced today further expansion of its award-winning product line, according to John Solheim, PING Chairman & CEO....


  • Wilson Staff Gives TGI Golf Members a Day to Remember
  • Wilson Staff Gives TGI Golf Members a Day to Remember
  • Published: Wednesday, 28th July 2010
  • Five TGI Golf members enjoyed a day to remember on the banks of Lock Lomond when they joined up with former Open Champion Paul Lawrie at The Carrick, having won a Wilson Staff promotion....

  • The Golf Show Reveals Important Plans
  • The Golf Show Reveals Important Plans
  • Published: Tuesday, 15th June 2010
  • Leading golf brands and businesses have backed plans for The Golf Show, which is set to become Europe’s largest golf trade event....






  • Cobra Golf Sell To Puma
  • Cobra Golf Sell To Puma
  • Published: Wednesday, 10th March 2010
  • Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), announced today that it has signed an agreement for the sale of Cobra Golf to PUMA AG....

  • Foremost Golf Join TGI Golf & PGA
  • Foremost Golf Join TGI Golf & PGA
  • Published: Monday, 22nd February 2010
  • Foremost Golf, Europe’s largest Business Group of over one thousand PGA Professionals, has signed a partnership with The PGA and TGI Golf to join forces in holding what will be the largest golf trade show and educational event in Europe....