Matt998
Newbie
Hi everyone
Does anybody have a view on the Golf skate caddy www.golfskatecaddy.com that's coming to the UK soon?
Does anybody have a view on the Golf skate caddy www.golfskatecaddy.com that's coming to the UK soon?
Golf Skate Caddy
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CliveW
Tour Winner
Well, well well, isn't that a surprise? The person who comes on here as a new poster has the same name as the UK distributor.
Why don't you introduce yourself properly?
If you want my opinion, it is a daft idea and at 4,100 US dollars, extortionate. I don't even see any clubs allowing them on the course. I hope you haven't invested any money in this venture!
Why don't you introduce yourself properly?
If you want my opinion, it is a daft idea and at 4,100 US dollars, extortionate. I don't even see any clubs allowing them on the course. I hope you haven't invested any money in this venture!
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Deleted member 15344
Guest
Well I think the idea is good
The product itself prob does what it says on the tin and expect clubs to allow them
But no golfer is going to pay 4 thousand for it and it looks bloody stupid
It will sell in America but not in uk
The product itself prob does what it says on the tin and expect clubs to allow them
But no golfer is going to pay 4 thousand for it and it looks bloody stupid
It will sell in America but not in uk
Matt998
Newbie
Well well well yourself! Excuse me Mr Journyman Pro......I'm just a businessman who loves his golf and wanted to look at something other than those blasted disability scooter look-a-likes ! At £2999 cost is not an issue and my club is fine with them in principle.
Thanks Liverpoolphil. The second part of your opinion was useful although I wonder if they are still the lesser of the alternative evils.
Thanks Both
Matt - who happens to have the same name as ....well...other Matt's !!!
Thanks Liverpoolphil. The second part of your opinion was useful although I wonder if they are still the lesser of the alternative evils.
Thanks Both
Matt - who happens to have the same name as ....well...other Matt's !!!
Break90
Tour Rookie
Sort of thing that might be fun playing golf on holiday, don't think it will catch on over here though IMO
ColchesterFC
Journeyman Pro
I'm going to assume that you are involved in the manufacture/supply of these and have a couple of questions.
1. Who is your target audience? It seems to me that the younger generation might be interested but I can't see more senior golfers (I think that's the polite term for them) taking to them. The percentage of the population with the disposable income to pay for it aren't in my opinion the ones that will want one. And regardless of your comment at £3000 the cost is going to be an issue.
2. Where does the claim of 25% faster rounds of golf come from? I can understand on an empty course or if you are first out but on a normal day I don't see it as being any quicker. I would expect to be standing waiting at my ball for a lot longer as the time spent walking from shot to shot allows those ahead to play and move on. Unless everyone has them then it surely won't be any quicker.
drawboy
Tour Winner
I wouldn't be interested in one for two reasons. Firstly the cost is high, no doubt the product is well made and good but it is a lot of money compered to a powered trolley.
Secondly we really do not have a culture of buggy riding in this country for normal rounds of golf, it is mainly when visiting another course that they are used as a kind of treat, I have never liked buggies as I lose my ball line when going to my partners ball. American resort courses use them as a matter of course but not here. We mainly prefer to walk the course as it is part of the experience in the UK.
I wish you all the luck in your venture but I cannot see them selling in big numbers in the UK.
Secondly we really do not have a culture of buggy riding in this country for normal rounds of golf, it is mainly when visiting another course that they are used as a kind of treat, I have never liked buggies as I lose my ball line when going to my partners ball. American resort courses use them as a matter of course but not here. We mainly prefer to walk the course as it is part of the experience in the UK.
I wish you all the luck in your venture but I cannot see them selling in big numbers in the UK.
Sponge1980
Challenge Tour Pro
LOL, not an issue? That's more than my car cost.
I suspect with the current weather down south, they would be better off fitting these with a hull and an outboard motor
Sports_Fanatic
Assistant Pro
I spotted another company advertising these. Looked fun for a round, but would never convert me to them on a permanent basis, and if priced similar to buggies would probably come second on the odd round I use then as you'll have someone who doesn't want to stand so will end up sharing with a friend.
It took me about 10 years to convert to a normal push trolley, and those aren't even allowed on the course at the moment.
It took me about 10 years to convert to a normal push trolley, and those aren't even allowed on the course at the moment.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Quite honestly, can't see why clubs would not allow them, they are essentially just a hybrid trolley/ buggy. However, if on a personal basis you choose not to like them, for whatever reason, that's up to you. They might take a bit of getting used to, certainly think it's more for the younger players, and you'll probably get some ribbing when you first show up with it, but I'd like one..................... However, the cost most certainly is an issue, and I suspect the thing that prevents these from selling in any volume. Wouldn't dream of paying more than the high hundreds for what is essentially a motorised skateboard, can't see many paying £3000.
dufferman
Journeyman Pro
The idea is very American - not a bad thing, but I guess in a country where they have a much more prominent youth / college 'scene' they will be bought into more. I think they are a bit too 'out there' for the UK. As a 26 year old with all the money in the world I'd love one; however if I had a spare £3k sitting around, would I buy one? No.
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Plus one of the co directors is called Matt as well. Blimey, what are the chances?
They look a bit dangerous to me if the course is any way hilly and I'd just be worried I'd fall off all the time. Can't see any individuals buying them, possibly a few clubs may invest but I can't see them being popular in the UK. But then again it would be funny watching some seniors trying to ride them..
