UKKO London sponsored the latest 66 Pro Tour event at the Addington Golf Club last Tuesday.
We were represented on the day by UKKO Ambassador (and former Trilby Tour winner) Charlie Lidyard who wore a White ”UKKO London” Cap, an UKKO Black Cotton Polo, an UKKO Black/Yellow Belt. Scroll down to see some pics of Charlie in action.
Also playing at the event, was 66 Pro Tour Managing Director Paul Gilbert who wore an UKKO Puree Red “Vigo” Polo.
The winner of the event, Lee James, was presented with an UKKO Provincial Blue “Vigo” Polo in the clubhouse afterwards.
Located only 13 miles from the centre of London, The Addington is ranked among Golf World’s Top 100 courses in Britain. It was designed in 1912 by John Frederick Abercromby who has since been known as ‘one of the finest architects in all of golf’.
The Addington’s heritage, 66ProTour’s players, UKKO’s luxury clothing and a lot of sunshine combined to create a top day.
Quick thanks also go to former Ryder Cup winner and 66ProTour Ambassador Ronan Rafferty for buying some UKKO gear for his son.
Charlie Lidyard
The Addington
The Addington
UKKO gear
UKKO gear
Golf day organised by UrbanGolf at Stoke Park yesterday. Spot on as always and the weather was blinding, cheers guys.
UKKO Ambassador Laurence Knott and Head UrbanGolf Pro Steve Smith looking dapper in UKKO Optic White Polo on the 9th…
We’d like to welcome Iain Walker, the latest member to the UKKO Ambassadors Programme.
Iain, 20, plays at Baildon GC, Bradford, and has a handicap of 2.7
In his bag: Nike driver 3, wood and irons, titleist wedges + putter
Here’s a picture of Iain in action wearing his UKKO Optic Crispin Polo and Titanium Black belt
We are delighted to announce our alliance with new golf fashion store Urban 18 in co-sponsoring Professional Martin Sell who plays in the EuroPro Tour.
This new Swindon based Golf apparel shop aims to offer its fashion conscious customers premium products to stand out from the crowd- whihc is exactly why they have chosen to stock UKKO on their store. At Urban 18 you can find UKKO’s Collection:2 alongside leading golf brands such as Calvin Klein, Lyle ad Scott and Lacoste.
We are pleased to have our titanum logo associated with such a unique shop and to have Martin join the list of talented UKKO Tour Ambassadors to wear our designs.
To read more about Urban 18 you can visit www.urban18.co.uk
W are pleased to announce that our brand new range Collection:2 is now available at The Golf Plaza in Surbiton, Surrey. This new indoor golf venue offers customers a unique experience combining the latest in golf simulating technology with a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. To learn more about The Golf Plaza go to www.thegolfplaza.co.uk.
Ambassador Laurence Knott led a crack fourball team to victory in the third Swing for Sammy charity golf day at Muswell Hill Golf Club, North London on 30th July 2010.
Swing for Sammy celebrates the life and honours the courage of Samantha Trow (nee St John), who died on 18 February 2008, aged 26. In the first two years the event has raised over £33,000 for Cancer Research.
Kitted out in Ukko’s Puree Red Vigo Polos the team drew admiring glances from the field of 140 competitors. Inspired by their team colours, Team Elk racked up 10 birdies to post an early clubhouse score of 96 points that was not to be bettered.
Accepting first prize team captain Laurence, Director of Urban Elk Consultants said:
Swing for Sammy is a fantastic charity golf day, raising thousands of pounds for a great cause. We dressed for success, bonding in our Ukko gear to tear up the course in fine fashion. Were already looking forward to defending our title next year. Thanks to Nick and all at Ukko for sponsoring our team and helping to keep us cool n fresh on the course. Expect to see plenty more Ukko kitted out members at Muswell Hill soon
The winning team were Muswell Hill members (l-r)
Matthew Davies (14 handicap), Steve Serris (8), captain Laurence Knott (9) and Jem Butcher (10)
Our sixth Pro spotlight focuses on Professional Matt Dearden. The format is simple: we ask a few questions, they answer and you get to see what makes them tick.
Your tour/base
EPD Tour / Europro
Handicap
Professional
What’s in your bag? (we like details!)
Titleist D3. 9.5 deg. X. Proforce V2.
Titleist 906 F. 15 deg. X. Proforce V2
Titleist AP2 3-PW. Project X Tour Flighted 6.0.
Titleist Vokey Wedges. 52, 58 lofts.
Rossa Corza Ghost.
1. Your ultimate fourball with anyone past & present?
Ian Woosnam
John Daly
Ben Hogan
2. Before the big game, what’s on your iPod to get the adrenalin pumping?
The Gareth Emery Podcast
3. Where would you take them on?
TPC Sawgrass
4. What’s your fairway style – Bling or brogues?
Would have to say brogues.
5. How would you celebrate your win?
With a smile.
6. 1st and last drink on the 19th?
Magners with ice, and Magners with more ice!
7. Your missus has gone out for the evening – what d’you cook?
A nice spicy madras.
8. Your private jet is on the tarmac and ready to fly – where d’you go?
Mauritius.
9. Which club’s first in your bag?
Driver.
10. Who do you hang around with on tour?
Ian Keenan and Sean Macdonagh.
11. (i) How has this season been for you so far?
More up’s than down’s, so far so good.
11. (ii) What are your main goals for the remainder of the season?
Focusing on the next tournament, rounds and shots.
12. Where do you want to be in 3 years?
At the very top.
13. If golf didn’t exist, what would you be doing?
Trading stocks and shares.
Our fifth Pro spotlight focuses on Professional Martin Sell. The format is simple: we ask a few questions, they answer and you get to see what makes them tick.
Your tour/base = Europrotour / Wrag Barn Golf Club, Swindon
Handicap +3 when turned pro
What’s in your bag?
(we like details!)
Driver Taylormade R9TP 8.5 with Project X 6A6 shaft 7.0 flex
3 Wood Taylormade Burner tp 13 degree with Aldila Protopype 80-X shaft
5 Wood Ping G10 Aldila Protopype 80-X shaft
2-PW Titleist CB irons Project X 6.5 shafts
Wedges 52 & 58 degree Vokey C-C with project X 6.5
1. Your ultimate fourball with anyone past & present?
Myself, Charlotte Jackson, Megan Fox, Ben Hogan
2. Before the big game, what’s on your iPod to get the adrenalin pumping?
Mostly Indie/Rock bands, Oasis, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Nirvana
3. Where would you take them on?
The Links course at Fancourt, South Africa
4. What’s your fairway style – Bling or brogues?
Brogues
5. How would you celebrate your win?
Champagne and a nice meal somewhere
6. 1st and last drink on the 19th?
Social golf would be a beer, probably a soft drink at a tournament depending on what sort of day iv’e had
7. Your missus has gone out for the evening – what d’you cook?
Nice spicy King Prawn Thai Green Curry
8. Your private jet is on the tarmac and ready to fly – where d’you go?
Vegas no question
9. Which club’s first in your bag?
3 wood I absolutely love it
10. Who do you hang around with on tour?
Ross Whitelock mainly, though we have a number of friends playing who we socialise with.
11. (i) How has this season been for you so far?
Fairly good, finished 4th in the first event and lost out in a playoff early july. So there are some encouraging signs.
I’ll keep working hard and look to have a strong finish to the year.
11. (ii) What are your main goals for the remainder of the season?
Get into the top 6 of the order of merit by Aug 18th so I dont have to do stage 1 of Europeantour Qualifying.
Finish in the top 5 by the end of the season, giving me a Challange Tour category for next season, and a successful trip to the Qualifying School.
12. Where do you want to be in 3 years?
2 years into a career on the European Tour
13. If golf didn’t exist, what would you be doing?
Never given it any thought. I play the guitar so i’d have to say to be playing in a successful band travelling the world.
We’re proud to have recently to co-sponsored a Pro-Am event at world famous boutique hotel & celebrity haunt The Grove alongside TaylorMade. The event, hosted by the 66 Pro Tour, was open to 72 amateurs playing alongside 24 regular 66ProTour players.
UKKO were represented by two teams on the day; one of the teams wore UKKO Puree Red Vigo Polos and the others showed off their UKKO Racing Vigo Polo. Among the team members were UKKO sponsored Pro Chris Cousins, highly rated young professional Callum Scott, emerging Pro Scott Beadle and UKKO Ambassador Dave Horsman.
This premier resort was recently voted in Golf World’s Top 100 and featured in the Peugeot Golf Guide, so it goes without saying it’s a top pad, and the amount of celebrities who hide-away there are testament that – so as you can imagine, the guys wearing UKKO fitted in perfectly.
The course itself was a challenge, especially in high winds, but our teams did the brand proud both coming in the top 5. The day was capped off with a great spread and a few beers… looking forward to the next one – get on it 66!
Here are some of the pictures of the day:
Here are some of are Amateur Ambassadors in action:
Tom Ayling – 16 – Harewood Downs GC – Handicap 11
Find out more about Tom
Jarred McKnight – 24 – Handicap Scratch
Laurence Knott – 37 – Muswell Hill GC – Handicap 9
Will Harvey – 20 – Willesley Park GC – Handicap Scratch
