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Wins for Tiger and Lee Westwood made for great viewing this weekend. However many Tour Pros are not at all happy with the World Ranking points being awarded for these limited field events. Westwood won from a field of only twelve , while Tiger won his own tournament in a field of only eighteen. The problem is that these rankings decide who gets entry into a host of other events through the season. Tiger , winless for two years, moved up thirty-one places for coming out on top in a tense battle with Zach Johnson , making birdies at the last two holes at Sherwood Country Club in California. He certainly played those two holes flawlessly and proved that he can still pull it off when it really matters. It was as if he had to be a shot behind to bring out his best.

Woods looked far from his former , dominant , self.  But who knows what will happen in the near future , when he relaxes from this win and stops fighting his golf swing , as was so  in evidence this weekend.

Rory also won in Hong Kong this week and although it was not the strongest field in quality terms it was at least a full field numerically. The work he has been doing on strength in the gym was in evidence , as his arms appeared considerably bigger and as he is maturing I have no doubt he will be World No. 1 in the near future.

Here at Protrolley we are busy doing Electric trolley checks for customers , involving battery diagnostics , frame checks , electrics and anything else that needs attention. I recommend you have your trolley checked over through the winter months and you will be fit and ready for next year.

Happy golfing !

Golf Trolley – Electric Trolleys – Save Your Back

If you want to save your back, an electric  golf trolley is well worth investing in – using one instead of carrying your bag can improve your health and your game.

Invest in an electric  trolley or a push trolley – not one of the pull variety.

Golf may seem like a gentle sport, but lugging a great big bag stuffed with clubs over one shoulder, then walking 18-holes with this dead weight, can in fact be brutal. If you don’t invest in a good quality electric golf trolley or push trolley, carrying your golf bag can cause terrible back pain and strain, which will affect the technique of your swing and could leave you vulnerable to injury. The most common injury in the male professional golfer is in the back, and four out of five golfers, at whatever level, will suffer low-back pain at some point in their lives.

Electric and push trolleys, save your back

All golfers are aware of the problems of back pain and how it can affect their game. Carrying your own bag instead of utilizing a specifically designed golf trolley can lead to unnecessary strain on your back. Employing an electric or push trolley could in fact improve your game – carrying your bag not only affects your back but can be exhausting. Using a golf trolley  means you can save all your physical energy for your golf swing.

A pull trolley can cause you to twist your back without realising it, even causing long term problems . Whereas a push trolley means you can maintain good posture. The addition of a front wheel to most makes, means they are much easier to use. Some roll so freely they have to have a brake fitted !!

Get fit

Improved athleticism will help protect you from damaging your back while strengthening your muscles for the game. Although you might think carrying a golf bag will make you fitter than wheeling one on a golf trolley , you’d be mistaken – the best place to get fit is in the gym using correct equipment under expert supervision. Slinging a bag over your shoulder and suffering around the course will only cause injury and take away the pleasure of the game.
Strength, flexibility and endurance all play a part with effective warm-ups, stretching and core-strengthening work essential.

Avoid back problems

How can the recreational golfer take the first step in the prevention of back injury?

• Invest in an electric golf trolley or a push model from Protrolley – this will save strain on your back
• Get fit – stronger and flexible muscles will improve and protect your golf swing
• Get professional lessons – the correct technique with your golf swing will save you from injury

A remote controlled golf trolley is the ultimate among all the other manual golf trolleys and how! From carrying golf bags weighing over 20 kgs to moving almost anywhere around the golf course with much ease and comfort, it can do it all, lending a breather for your frayed nerves. A remote controlled golf trolley is thus the perfect companion for every golf-lover, helping them to get in shape and in tune to get that perfect swing and to hit the perfect shot, adding up to the many moments that one cherishes in a good game of golf on a bright, sunny morning.

A remote controlled golf trolley is very compact so that it saves you the anxiety and trouble of having to deal with huge and heavy golf trolleys. Most of these remote controlled golf trolley are designed in such a way that they can be folded, bent and dumped anywhere you want, using very little space and effort as well. It has a very powerful engine that could make it go on for more than 12 miles and well over 18 holes. Thereby, being compact, comfortable yet powerful, a remote controlled trolley is just the thing that a golfer would need on a bright sunny morning as he prepares himself for a good game of golf.

The GT 300 has a high performance, ultra quiet motor powered by a choice of batteries. The combinations have been tested over 27 and 36 holes, although this is dependant on the course and the weight carried. The GT300 is incredible value for money and with a 2 year Warranty and no quibble 7 day refund policy and it comes with a quality battery that has a one year warranty, this is a quality product backed by our first class customer service.

GT300 Electric Golf Trolley

For ulimate performance.

These lead-acid cyclic batteries as distributed with the Protrolley range, use the latest technology. This makes them very safe to use and maintenance free for the whole of their serviceable life.

When you first receive your Protrolley the battery must be put on charge for a period of 24 hours, this will “activate” the battery. You will find that the “charge complete” light comes on before the 24 hours are up, you must keep the battery on charge.

When the battery is new you will need to “run the battery in” this will increase the capacity or “power” level. Within this running in period you may find that your trolley will lack power towards the end of the round, this is perfectly normal and will improve after 3 or 4 rounds of golf.

The battery must only be used for a maximum 18 holes after which time the battery should be re-charged as soon as possible (within a 24 hour period). As a matter of course the battery should be re-charged after each use. Playing more than 18 holes could over discharge the battery to the point of damage. The new 1207 model 3 stage charger can be left connected in between rounds if this is not an extended period.

Leave the battery connected to the charger for at least 8 hours with the mains supply switched on  Never leave your battery connected to the charger with the mains switched off, or during prolonged power failures, as this could irretrievably discharge your battery.

If you  know that you will not be playing for at least a month, you can store the battery. Fully charge the battery, remove from the charger and store in place where the ambient temperature is above 10 degrees Celsius and less than 30 degrees Celsius. Recharge every 3 months or 24 hours before your next round.

When charging the battery do not place the battery on a concrete floor, have the battery raised off the floor on wooden blocks or place the battery on a shelf.

The life of the battery will depend on several variables:

1) Frequency of use.

2) Number of holes played each round.

3) Type of course, flat or hilly.

4) Weight of bag and clubs.

5) Compliance to all of the attached recommendations.

6)Battery age.