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Stuart Wilson

Eastwood Golf Club PGA Golf Professional

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Greetings from Stuart Wilson
Eastwood Golf Club - PGA Golf Professional

"They say all good things must come to an end!"

Normally you`d probably expect some sort of droll witticism, some satirical sarcasm, some mildly offensive comparison! But unfortunately this time it is just a very personal, heart felt and sincere message to my Eastwood family with the sad news that very soon in the New Year, the curtain will be coming down on my time as your Professional at Eastwood! After 7 very enjoyable years here in the Muirshield moorlands I am moving on to pastures new where I have just been appointed the new Head Professional at the Portlethen Golf Club, near Aberdeen.

I`ve had to wrestle with so many different emotions and factors over this decision, but the underlying one, the decisive one, and ultimately the biggest one was this is a business and career opportunity that is too good to turn down.

As I creep ever closer to my 40th birthday I have found that my professional and personal life is considerably out of sync with my envisaged timeline and felt that this opportunity could provide the jolt needed to get those things going again.

But if a new chapter is starting that unfortunately means an old one has to end! That day at Eastwood will be a very sad one for me. Eastwood and it`s people will always have a very special place in my memories. I`ve been very fortunate to meet so many great people in my time here, no doubt the dynamic of the Membership has been ever evolving, but when one wave drifted away another wave would roll in to take its place. Each one filled with the same warm and genuine personalities as before. It is that friendly, humble and welcoming nature of its people that is the backbone of what makes Eastwood tick.

I`ve made many great friends here, friendships that will last beyond my association with Club. You have all made coming to work so much fun that I never really felt I was coming to work! There are so many people I`d like to thank personally and will do so over the next few weeks before I finish. But collectively I`d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me, my business and my staff during my tenure. To all those who bought into what I was trying to do and the way I was trying to do it. To everyone who enjoyed and endured my ludicrous ramblings in my weekly blog and took the time to read beyond the waffle to the good stuff!

On that subject, you will absolutely have the choice to continue to receive my newsletter from my new HQ or unsubscribe as it is no longer Eastwood relevant. Either way will be received with my blessing and I completely understand if you decide to unsubscribe.

I mentioned my Staff, and I would just like to publicly thank everyone of the guys and girls that have played their part in my Eastwood Empire, and here is a wee look back through that role of honour!!

   

  

  

 

Looking back at that ensembled cast got me reminiscing! When I think back to the conception of my appointment I still chuckle, just the sheer naivety of an East Coaster heading West! As I sat there one sunny August afternoon (yeah, didn`t experience many more of them!!) in the interview room in my black suit and my GREEN & WHITE STRIPED tie, being put through my paces by the then Club Captain, who only 7 months previous had "raised the profile of the Club" (and a few eyebrows to say the least!) having been piped in at his Playing In Ceremony by a tune that, let's just say, was fairly synonymous with the red, white and blue half of Glasgow!! (eh, no! Not Tina Turner`s Simply The Best! The other wan!!!)

Fashion fopahs aside, it didn`t affect the outcome and I was appointed to start on October 1st 2007. To help with the transition, and the fact I had nowhere to live, I stayed in the Clubhouse flat the night before my 1st day! My attempt to get a good night's sleep before the momentous day that lay ahead was spoiled by the small matter of the Clubhouse being raided by burglars!! Other than seeing a man being taken down by a Police Dog as he tried to flee across the putting green, there wasn`t much to enjoy about being up until 5am giving statements and waiting for a joiner to board up the broken window on the eve of my big start!!

But perhaps there is a nice symmetry to book end my seven year stint! At the time of my departure Captain Howard will also be in the final furlong of his term in charge, and that'll mean I will have started and finished my Eastwood adventure in the company of crooks!!!

So whilst this announcement perhaps makes this a "Black Friday" for different reasons there is good news for all you guys as there will be plenty "Bargains!" Up for grabs in the coming weeks in my CLOSING DOWN SALE!

Now, I need to stress that much of my stock is current and can quite easily be transferred to my next shop, however there will be lots of excellent products reduced to clear. Once I've had a few days to organise the pricing and ticketing I'll let you all know what those deals will be.

This will give all you guys with Shop Account Credit some great opportunities to use that Credit up. No Account Credit can be transferred to the new incumbent, and while I appreciate Aberdeen isn't exactly 5 minutes down the road, that Credit can be kept with my business so if you don't want to just use that money for the sake of using it, I can still supply whatever it is you need and have it sent directly to you, either at your home address or to Eastwood.

The same applies for anyone with outstanding Lessons/Vouchers that were purchased and are valid in 2014. These need to be used or redeemed before I finish up. To book up your Lessons Click Here.

I`d like to stress that despite my imminent departure myself and the boys (who incidentally will be staying until the Club until told otherwise) will continue to go about providing the very best, professional and required service that we have always done.

The weekend also saw the implementation of some  "Lift & Drop" zones at certain points on selected fairways. Theses areas are: 

1st: Over the saddle on the far side upslope 
6th: Beyond the fairway cross bunker to the approach. 
8th: At the corner of the dogleg 
9th: Beyond the fairway cross bunker to the approach. 
10th: Level with the fairway cross bunkers on right.
 

 

 

The next couple of weekends (6th & 13th) see competition action return to the course. Saturday the 6th is the December Medal for gents with lots of spaces still available. The following Saturday 13th is the fun Festive Competition. This is a 2 Man team event and has a 10am Shotgun Start. I know the sheet is f

illing up fast for that so get your names in soon to avoid disappointment. The entry sheet is on the Noticeboard. There is certainly one thing that isn`t changing, and that is Christmas! So remember we will still have a fabulous range of gift ideas in store, some of which will be even better value in my Closing Down Sale.

However here are a little selection of the gift ideas that will remain at the already great value prices.


Eastwood Crested Glenmuir Sweaters for Christmas - ONLY £60
!

The ideal Christmas gift for the Eastwood golfer in your family!

Great quality Lambswool Sweaters

Simply choose:

  • Your Style (V or Round Neck)
  • Your Size
  • Your Colour
  • Your Crest Position (Chest or Sleeve)

CLICK HERE to open the Order Form, complete it with ALL the relevant details and e-mail back to me (Or you can hand in, or complete In Store)

We will contact you when your Sweater is ready for collection and you can pick up at your convenience. We have 7 day opening and hassle free parking. Payment on collection.

The Stocking Filler!

You`ve probably heard of Tin Cup the Movie, but In Store we now have Tin Cup the great new Ball Personalizer! As the name suggests is a tin cup the same size as your ball but you can choose a cup with any manner of symbols, shapes or designs on it! Anything from a Saltire flag to the Breast cancer ribbon! A Jet plane to a top hat. PLUS each cup comes with a FREE Sharpie pen of your choice! - £20!

You probably need a Stocking too!? Well, we've taken care of that for you too! Here are our ideal "Pick me up" quick gift ideas for the golfer in your family that you can ad the Tin Cup Personalizer too!

 DELUXE STOCKING: £60 
1 Dozen Srixon Z Star Balls 
1 Srixon Leather Glove 
1 Cap 
1 Pair FJ Fashion Socks 
1 Bumpa Tee Pack(110)

(Full RRP - £80) All this including Stocking for ONLY £60!!

Or to suit your pocket better if it is just a smaller gift you'd like.

SURVIVAL STOCKING: £30 
1 Sleeve of Srixon AD333 Tour Balls 
1 Srixon All Weather Glove 
1 Pair FJ Pro Dry Socks 
1 Marker Pen & Ball Cup 
1 Pack of Pencils 
3 Packs of Tees 
1 Pair of Handwarmers (Full RRP - £40) All this including Stocking for ONLY £30!!

    

We`ve also got some of the best deals on equipment that will navigate your way around the course better!

Firstly, transport!

Powakaddy FW3 Trolley with HALF PRICE Sports Golf Bag - ONLY £349!

Motocaddy S1 Trolley with HALF PRICE Lite Series Golf Bag & Accessory Station - ONLY £349!

Motocaddy M1 Trolley with HALF PRICE Lite Series Golf Bag* - ONLY £449! (*You can Upgrade to the Club Series Bag for and extra £10)

Plus these come with my "Powered Up Pledge" If you buy a motorized Trolley from me, not only will it be ready to roll on to the 1st Tee (Unpacked, Charged & Checked) but if anything does go wrong I will keep you rolling and mobile with one of my Powered Trolleys while your issue is dealt with.

**We also have a huge range of the various accessories to compliment both makes of Trolley which make great gifts for people who already have the Trolleys.**

   

The Sat Nav! Many golfers now put their trust and eliminate the guess work surrounding distance in GPS measuring devices. These come in a variety of options from simple and neat watches, handheld units or point and shoot lasers. We have all types with great prices and promos!

Golfbuddy NEW WT4 Watch - ONLY £179!

Golfbuddy VT3 Watch - Was £239 NOW ONLY £159 + FREE Golfbuddy Cap!

Golfbuddy LR3 Laser - ONLY £199!

PT4 Handheld Unit - ONLY £299 + FREE Carry Case worth £30!

Never be caught out with the wrong yardage again, all come with over 30, 000 Courses pre-mapped & pre-loaded and no annual fees. Simply turn on and play!

 

Members Birthdays This Week

28th - Stuart Lee and Stuart Mint 
29th - Kenneth MacDougall and Doug Buchan
30th - James McCracken, Anthony Queenan, Terry Hunter and Dominic Coyle
1st - Mike Leach, Ross Robertson, Walter Cumming, John Hopkins and Jamie McCaskell
2nd - Ross Smith and Gordon Christie
3rd - Graham Arrol

 
Have a great weekend and enjoy the rest of my newsletter. Stuart.
 
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