Mr McGowan's pipe-dream!

If only this were true! And before anyone starts, yes I know I need a haircut. It was sorted last Monday by a visit to the brilliantly named Shears in Hamilton. Though not as good as my regular haunt in Paisley, Getyourdomedone barbers.

The Scottish Golf Festival was pretty entertaining and for any pupil who went was a great example of a trade fair/exhibition.

Not only were golf manufacturers present like Nike, Callaway etc but golf clothing, wetwear, golf holidays, even a dental product!

Golf lessons and clinics were also up for grabs and the magazine Bunkered had a large putting green where people got lessons from a Professional.

I even tried out a new product called the Two Thumb Grip for my putter, which I have to admit was fantastic! So watch out this year!

I really enjoyed the Explanar kit which helps you swing your club on the proper golfing plane.

Staying with the marketing theme, we were asked to fill in questionnaires for feedback about the show and asking what we would like to see next year.