GM victorious in the BMW Pro-am

[MikeH]

After Imurg me and David Howell waving the flag for GM on Monday with the win at the Srixon/Cleveland day, GM did it again yesterday when we won the BMW Pro-am. Deputy ed Neil played with two GM readers (Kelvin and Barry) and Rory McIlroy. They all played really well and carded a decent score of 13 under!
Look out for a feature in the August issue and some pics on the website
It was good day all round for GM as Jezz went up to Turnberry to play the Ailsa course with Harrington who was looking at the course for the very first time. Again you'll be able to read more about it in the August issue

 

[mono217]

Mike when is the latest issue out for non subscribers.

 

[andycap]

Seems like you have a very tough job lads , i really feel for you
You have described what for most of us, would be like a week in paradise!

 

[madandra]

And they PAY you too Mike. You guys in GM must have to pinch yourself every day you open your eyes.


Oh, I am off to a Garden Centre to be force fed hot scones and butter. Where did it all go wrong ???

 

[Parmo]

I think Mike should be paying them to employ him

What a job, though near deadline day I think I would prefer my small cog role

 

[MikeH]

Guys

there's not a day goes by where me and the GM boys don't count out lucky stars that we're doing this job.

Conor, the next issue (coverdate July) which as Justin Rose on the cover - goes on sale on next Thursday - May 28

The issue with the pieces on Rory and Harrington is August - and that goes on sale June 25

 

[mono217]

Thanks mike.

 

[dangermouse]

mike, can you explain the dating of magazines for me? Am genuinely at a loss as to how I can buy August's magazine before july has even started?

it seems a bit like having my dinner before breakfast to me.

 

[MikeH]

dangermouse
I'd agree 100% that the current system is wierd and I certainly would ahve it that way if I had any say!

It is however a magazine publishing standard that happens right across the board from women's mags to fishing mags.

I think was introduced before I even started in the business (nearly 20 years) ago and I believe it was in a bid to not make the magazine look out of date when it was on the shelf.

The rule of thumb is that your are on the sale the month before the coverdate. I.E. July issue is on sale in June. Sometimes we might go on sale a few days before that due to either something like a bank holiday or as is the case of our August issue which will have masses of Open preview material in it we wanted on sale for a goodly time before the Open otherwise it's pretty useless so we have

The best advice I can give is ignore the coverdate and just go by who is on the cover! Its the way we do it here - we just refer to it as McIlroy issue (current June coverdate) or the Rose issue (what will be our July coverdated issue)!

Hope that's explained it - daft i know but it isnt going to change

 

[Imurg]

What next for the best golf mag on the planet?
Are we unbeatable????

 

[KeefG]

Way to go Mike, Neil & Jezz!! Oh and Imurg and the two lucky, lucky readers!!

Flying the GM flag high & proud

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm still avilable for tea making and gofer duties at GM Towers. Actually having had a small insight into what goes into the production of the magazine (and keeping quality at such a high level) over twelve months is no mean feat. The logistics of getting hold of these top players alone is a military operation.

Its great to see the GM flag flying high on all fronts. Well done to the two lucky readers and of course Imurg.

 

[Adrena1in]

Definitely a dream-come-true that, playing around Wentworth with a Pro. Well played too.

 

[golfnut18]

hey GM do you need an 18 yr old welsh guy to come make tea for you, and be your general dogs body? ( as long as i can come with you on all events )

 

[KeefG]

hey GM do you need an 18 yr old welsh guy to come make tea for you, and be your general dogs body? ( as long as i can come with you on all events )

Homer has got the monopoly on tea making already fella.

You could try the "someone to wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet" angle....I dont think anyone has cornered that yet

 

[golfnut18]

hey GM do you need an 18 yr old welsh guy to come make tea for you, and be your general dogs body? ( as long as i can come with you on all events )

Homer has got the monopoly on tea making already fella.

You could try the "someone to wipe your bum when you've been to the toilet" angle....I dont think anyone has cornered that yet

hahahahahaha, damn !!
maybe il get a job in the world of golf another way!

 

[jammydodger]

He could be the 'honey boy' like they have in Africa. Pay 20p and they smear a local lad in honey and he goes round with you and keeps the flies away

 

[KeefG]

lol jammy

 

[golfnut18]

He could be the 'honey boy' like they have in Africa. Pay 20p and they smear a local lad in honey and he goes round with you and keeps the flies away

who me??!!
ohh maybe Di steward has a sweettooth and would like a lick

 

[mono217]

lol jammy

NO not jammy, hunny lol