June, Ping Month and the golf season is just getting started

The weather has been mostly bad since March and only now does it feel like the Golf Season has begun. People who normally start playing golf in May, or even April, have pushed back their league play or weekly foursomes two to four weeks and everyone in the industry has taken a hit around here.

Three months ago when I was lining up Demo Days with the major golf companies I figured the late date for Ping, June 8, would focus on wedge and putter fitting, an area that doesn't get much attention. Now that June 8 is just a few days away I realize there are a LOT of golfers out there who are still in the market for new irons and woods, because the weather has held them off. Consequently, our Ping Demo Day at the Meadows Golf Course is likely to result in as many iron set and wood sales as putters and wedges.

This will be the first time the Ping Fitting Van will be at The Meadows in Blue Island and the first time Klees Golf Shop will be hosting such an event. I'm kind of excited about it. The van looks very cool in photos and I've been told the fitting equipment used for this purpose is really high tech.

Sunday is supposed to be sunny and hot – great summer weather and a great day to get fit from the leader in club fitting. If you are in the market for new equipment and can come to The Meadows on Sunday, between 11:00am and 3:00pm, your time will be well rewarded.