Wilson
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They've just opened a new one in Swindon, so there are now two within 5 minutes drive, not been in either as I tend to use another local shop.
AG up for sale
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The one at MK just went through a very big refit including some very good trackman bays and improved clothing areas
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Have you been to Metrocentre Gateshead, as they have a decent line of clothing
DeanoMK
Club Champion
You'll pay for it eventually with the zero sell-on value of Benross though.
Maybe so, but the 917 paid for itself and then some. Happy to lose out on £40 if it doesn't work out.
Oldham92
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But will the average beginner know that? I'm quite new to the game and I didn't know until I read that
Trapdraw
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Online stores like function18, golf poser and trendy golf are far superior for clothing.
Trapdraw
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I was in the Gosforth store on Saturday and I was surprised at how poor the selection of clothing is.
It would be a shame if they went out of business purely for all the staff, but as a business I doubt many would miss it. Over priced, poor selection of product.
It would be a shame if they went out of business purely for all the staff, but as a business I doubt many would miss it. Over priced, poor selection of product.
Parsaregood
Head Pro
AG have been struggling for years, the signs have been there, ever reduced selection of clothing and stock of gloves/balls, hardly any new clubs in stock etc. 10 years ago they stocked everything, now you walk in and they might not have any pro vs or they only stalk 3 brands of clothing. They used to have great Xmas/January sales but the last 3/4 years not had very good sales atall. They desperately need a quick sale as far as i know, don't think Ashley would touch them pre-administration and I'm not sure there will be any other viable buyers
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Well, I was in AG Sunderland today and all looked ok to me.
They have the latest mizuno 919 jpx iron, along with titleist.
Good selection of second hand trade ins, as you would expect, but all presented well.
Overall place looked tidy ðŸ‘
They have the latest mizuno 919 jpx iron, along with titleist.
Good selection of second hand trade ins, as you would expect, but all presented well.
Overall place looked tidy ðŸ‘
shortgame
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shortgame
Tour Rookie
Pleased Ashley hasn't got his hands on it...
Jensen
Tour Rookie
Don't know anything about Endless, but they must be better than Fat Ashley.
At least there won't be Slazenger and Dunlop crap in store ðŸ‘
At least there won't be Slazenger and Dunlop crap in store ðŸ‘
I'm old enough to remember slazenger and dunlop being the top names in the game, oh how times have changed.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
"
Turnaround investor Endless has beaten Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley to the clubhouse by sealing a cut-price takeover of American Golf, the UK’s biggest specialist golf retailer.
Sky News has learnt that Endless has struck a deal to take control of American Golf through a pre-pack administration."
Does that mean some or all of AGs creditors are going to get shafted? Can't see the big suppliers being happy about that if it is the case.
Turnaround investor Endless has beaten Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley to the clubhouse by sealing a cut-price takeover of American Golf, the UK’s biggest specialist golf retailer.
Sky News has learnt that Endless has struck a deal to take control of American Golf through a pre-pack administration."
Does that mean some or all of AGs creditors are going to get shafted? Can't see the big suppliers being happy about that if it is the case.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Expect a consolidation of stores, especially if there are 2 or 3 fairly close to each other..
It's a chance to close the shop's that aren't profitable, clear the deadwood, squeeze the landlords regarding rent. The first two should have been done previously as a matter of course.
I hope they come through leaner, fitter and able to survive.
I hope they come through leaner, fitter and able to survive.
Ian_Bristol
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Our AG in Bristol Filton closed today
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/business/american-golf-shop-closures-full-13408924
20 shops to close, listed on the link.
20 shops to close, listed on the link.
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Wolf
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Funny enough only saw an advert this week that they were recruiting for a new Assitant manager with fantastic prospects
Sad news is that was about to become my new local one, best find another then for my bargains
