Well, went to the London Golf Show and must say I was somewhat disappointed. The lack of big companies being present (only Nike had a real stand - definitely a professional set up) and a lot of travel companies / charity 'similators'!

I managed to break the long drive machine twice (apparantly hitting the ball too hard!) but got nowhere near the long drive (about 20 yards short).

One thing I was wondering - why did Golfshake not have a stand there? Would have been great PR!!

Same thing was said about the show last year Dennis,and the year before that.

Should have checked that out before going then Dave

Ah well, will know for next year and at least the tickets didnt cost me anything.

It appears the only one worth a visit is the PGA show in Orlando!!

I've been going to the show for the last 4 years and I have to say that this years one was very bad indeed!  It was like walking around a ghost town, nothing to look at except if you want a golfing holiday and was always being pestered by the Npower idiots!!  Nevada Bobs shop was utter rubbish, so small and no bargains at all.  I was on the look out for some new Footjoy shoes and all they had was Adidas and 3 different styles!!  I can see why American Golf had pulled out if the show has got this bad.

Unless they do something drastic next year, I won't be going.

Absolutely right Phil, first and last show for me!!

I went to the golf show at the NEC a few years back and it wasn't very good!

Lots of timeshare people and only a few of the main players from the equipment market there.

I decided after that no more golf shows for me! 

Russ

It was my first time this year. I was very disappointed, all travel and gimmicks as far as i could see. Thought there might be some more representation especially from the club manufacturers and clothing side. Taylor Made were trying to charge my friend £20 to test clubs for a custom fit but had no tracking machines at the show, so effectrively would only be striking in to a net 40 yards away, granted you get that back if you buy clubs from them but how on earth are you supposed to guage ball flight/spin etc - what a rip off!I did manage to pick up a Motocaddy bag free of charge when i bought my S1 trolley from Nevada Bobs, the £100 saving was worth the £10 parking charge alone. Other than that and a Ryder Cup T-shirt i came back with nothing else, much to the delight of my girlfriend! We ended up leaving early to have a round at Hadley Wood in the afternoon.

I am not surprised there was no one there, ExCel has got to be the worst signposted place in docklands.

I dont think i will be going again..

Guess that answers why Golfshake wasnt there

Anyone going to Golf Live in Slough 14-16 May????

Not me Jagdeep, I've had enough after my one and only last weekend