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What they said
The Media
“The interest the Golf Show generated was
phenomenal. The calls into our show just went
off the scale. Personally, when I went round as
a punter, I was taken aback by the breadth of
exhibitors and the time they had for people on
their stands.”
Nigel Bidmead, Reporter, BBC London (whose
Danny Kelly Show broadcast live from the event).
“The show’s bigger and better than before and
has exceeded all expectations. I was so
enthusiastic to come down here and there is
so much to do for everyone. There are so
many gadgets and gimmicks that it’s difficult
to get round to see everything in one day.”
BBC sports presenter Mark Bright
“The London Golf Show is a great set up for
any level of golfer and has great facilities. It’s a
great way of encouraging more people to play
the game.”
Sky Sports presenter Di Stewart
“This is a brilliant thing. There are amazing
things here from buggies to simulators which
are extraordinary. I love gadgets and have
been round and tried everything. It’s a
brilliant event.”
Danny Kelly, presenter, BBC London
THE INDUSTRY...
“Mizuno were delighted to attend the second
London Golf Show at the Excel Centre. It was
great to see such enthusiasm for the game
shown from all spectrums of the golfing public,
and encouraging to see a lot of folk come back
for the second year.”
Rob Jackson, Mizuno
“It’s been fantastic – very, very successful. It’s
1,000 percent up on what we expected. The
interest in us has ranged from major companies
through to lady captains’ days. We’re very glad
we chose the London Golf Show to launch and
we’ll be back next year.”
Andrew Jenkins, a partner in Tee Shaker
“It’s been an out-of-body experience. We’ve
never done anything like this and didn’t know
how much hard work goes into it all - but it’s
been really good. It’s been great to get some
feedback from customers which, as an internet
retailer, we don’t get usually. It’s definitely been
worth doing and I’m pretty sure we’ll be back
next year.”
Ian McLeod, Managing Director of TrendyGolf.com
“I couldn’t have asked for a better launch. I
came to it with a little bit of trepidation because
the product is a revolution in its functionality
and benefits. There’s always the fear it could be
too revolutionary. But hand on heart if we’ve
had 10 people say ‘no, it’s not for me’ that’s all
we had. I have not stopped for four days. We’ve
been manic.”
Joe Smith, managing director of Kalaa Sport
“The organisation of the show is excellent and
there is something for everyone here. Not only
is it an international event of note but it is
specifically for golf which is even better. I have
no doubt it must be one of the biggest in
Europe. The show only started last year but it
is already a big success and it’s great we’re
taking part. I’ve already decided to come back
next year.”
Francesc Buils, Minister for Tourism, Mallorca
THE VISITORS...
“I thoroughly enjoyed it. There was no one best
thing – the demos and range were both good
and the Direct Golf UK shop had a lot in it. The
club-fitting bays were also good and I was
pleased to get some clubs there.”
Neil Craddock, 42, from Folkestone
“I thought it was excellent. There were a lot of
new products on show. It was great.”
Harish Patel, 46, from Harrow
“The show is very good, very comprehensive.
I’ve enjoyed it and spent too much money!”
Laura Webb, from Surrey
“It’s brilliant, a great day out. It’s the first time
I’ve been and I love the island green. The
layout is excellent and we’ve enjoyed entering
all the competitions to win holidays and trips
abroad.”
Mark Davis, 45, from Enfield
THE FAMOUS...
“It’s a fantastic show, and it’s really busy. And it
really goes to show that the future of golf is in
excellent hands.”
Ken Schofield, former Chief Executive of the
European Tour
“It’s a great way of attracting youngsters to the
game. The golf show is a way of breaking
down barriers and introducing people to the
game. It’s a great idea and all sorts of people
can discover what golf is all about.”
Former US Open winner Alison Nicholas
“It’s very interesting to see all the people here
and the different products. Golf is very popular
in England and shows like this can only help
attract more people to the game.”
Italian football legend and keen golfer,
Gianfranco Zola
“I love golf and it’s really nice to come down to
the show. It’s absolutely full of big boys’ toys
and it’s amazing how much there is to see and
do. It’s like Hamley’s for unfit geezers.”
Rick Wakeman |
