Motocaddy has helped two of its model ambassadors earn their full European Problem Tour standing for subsequent season after ending first and second on the 2023 Clutch Pro Tour Order of Benefit.
Each George Bloor (1st) and Curtis Knipes (2nd) showcased extremely constant golf this 12 months to complete means forward of the chasing pack and acquire the 2 Tour playing cards on supply within the first season of partnering with the model and utilizing its game-enhancing electrical trolley and rangefinder merchandise.
“Motocaddy merchandise definitely performed an essential half in my profitable season, and I may inform my outcomes had been persistently exhibiting stronger in the direction of the top of the rounds versus carrying. My power ranges had been greater, and it’s nice realizing that I’m not losing any additional power,” mentioned Bloor, who used an M5 GPS DHC electrical trolley and PRO 3000 Laser Rangefinder through the 2023 season.
“I’ve actually loved utilizing the DHC model of the trolley because it holds a pleasant fixed velocity around the course. It was very helpful how compact and straightforward it folds up to slot in my automotive boot too, whereas the rangefinder has additionally been very dependable. It’s good in observe rounds to examine the slope modifications on the programs and I like the clip attachment on the trolley for fast entry,” he added.
Taking part in in 18 Clutch Tour occasions, Bloor – who performs at Cavendish Golf Membership in Derbyshire – completed 14 instances inside the highest 20 (78% of his begins), with seven of these being top-10s at programs equivalent to The Astbury, Harleyford and Golf at Goodwood. He additionally recorded sturdy finishes at St Mellion, Galgorm Citadel and on the Tour Championship at Royal Norwich, the place his scores of 71, 70 and 72 (-6), had been sufficient to seal his place on the prime of the Order of Benefit.
Chelmsford-based Knipes, who performed within the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, additionally performed in 18 occasions through the season and completed no worse than T13 in half of them, recording 5 top-10’s together with a victory at Stoneham and a runner-up spot at Tandridge.
“It was an actual privilege to symbolize Motocaddy as such a prime model and chief in its subject,” mentioned Knipes, who used a Motocaddy S5 GPS electrical trolley and PRO 3000 Laser. “The trolley undoubtedly helped enhance my efficiency by maintaining me brisker and extra energised in comparison with if I used to be carrying my bag. It’s very important to have as a lot power as potential, particularly over three days so there’s no psychological slip ups. Utilizing the trolley definitely restricted the variety of drained errors,” he added.
“It’s nice to see two of our Model Ambassadors carry out so effectively and end on the prime of the Order of Benefit to earn their Problem Tour standing and we go on our congratulations to each gamers,” mentioned Motocaddy Advertising and marketing Director, Oliver Churcher. “We adopted their progress all season and are thrilled to listen to them say utilizing Motocaddy merchandise actually helped their efficiency and enabled them to play persistently higher golf,” he added.
Motocaddy turned the Official Golf Trolley Companion earlier this 12 months after signing a multi-year take care of the Clutch Professional Tour, which now has an elevated standing as an Official Feeder Tour to The European Problem Tour and DP World Tour. As a part of the partnership, Motocaddy branding and course signage featured at each occasion on the calendar. The model was additionally included within the complete promotion of the occasions throughout the Clutch Professional Tour social media channels and digital advertising and marketing.
That includes a complete of 36 multi-day occasions throughout the UK, the Clutch Professional Tour supplied gamers an additional 44 Problem Tour invitations in 2024, with feminine individuals given the chance to qualify for LPGA Tour occasions.
As a part of the sponsorship, Motocaddy additionally headline-sponsored an occasion – The Motocaddy Masters, which befell at The Manor Home Golf Membership in June.
“The 12 months has been an incredible success, and we congratulate George and Curtis as they’ve absolutely deserved their Problem Tour playing cards having performed such constant golf all season,” mentioned Clutch Professional Tour co-founder and Director Tom Hayward. “A giant because of Motocaddy for supporting the Tour so effectively and alluring a number of the gamers to be model ambassadors. I believe it gives them with much more willpower to succeed and units them as much as really feel what it’s like working with sponsors identical to a number of the greatest gamers on this planet do.”
