Golf Rx bucks the trend in the golf equipment industry

   It is true there has been a lot of gloom and doom and in the golf equipment industry lately. Here are some examples:

  Golfsmith recently filed for bankruptcy

  Nike has decided to get out of the golf club business

  Mitchell Golf is looking for a buyer

  Dick's Sporting Goods fired over 500 PGA Professionals to cut expenses.

  Adidas is selling off Taylor Made because of declining sales

  PGA Magazine states through August of 2016 iron sales are down 13% and woods sales are down
  30% at off course golf shops.


Then there is Golf Rx...

    Since 2010 our golf equipment sales have increased every year, and 2016 looks to be our best year ever. Our success is due to the support and loyalty of our customers and their referrals. A big "Thank You" to all our customers and we look forward to seeing each of you soon.

    Golf Rx will be offering FREE re-gripping through the end of October, 2016. Now is the perfect time to save up to $28.00 on having your clubs re-gripped at Golf Rx. The regular installation cost is $2.00 per club.
    We have 2 Golf Buddy WT5 GPS Watches on clearance for $129.00 each. Regular price is $199.00. These watches are pre-loaded with over 37,000 courses. Units come with USB cable for adding new courses, charging station and use manual.
    We have had a very positive response to our new Full Swing Golf Simulator and ION Tracking Camera. It has been tremendously helpful in fitting customers with new drivers by providing launch angle, spin rate, club head speed and ball speed. This data is critical in helping players achieve maximum carry and roll.
    The next 2 1/2 months provide the best golf weather of the year so get out and enjoy the cooler temperatures and lower humidity. Please note we will be closed for vacation September 26th - 30th.

September News

     There is a lot going on this month at Golf Rx. We have our new E6 Full Swing Golf Simulator software installed along with the ION Tracking Camera. This system provides unmatched data for instruction and clubfitting. It includes club path, face angle, backspin, sidespin, clubhead speed, launch angle, ball speed and carry and rollout distance.
     We just received a new shipment of Ping Pioneer and Traverse cart bags. Come pick one up in your favorite color. The new Ping iblade along with the Ping G and Ping GMAX irons are in our Ping fitting cart for our customers to try.
    The new Mizuno JPX 900 Series irons have arrived as well.  The models include the JPX Tour, Forged, and Hot Metal. As with all Mizuno orders there is never an upcharge for custom shafts or grips.
    We have a great selection of Ping and Odyssey putters in stock. We have a full selection of Super Stroke and Winn XP putter grips as well as Golf Pride and Winn grips. As always we offer same day service on re-gripping and loft and lie adjustments, and next day service on re-shafting.
   Golf Rx is Middle Tennessee's Full Service Golf Shop featuring PGA Instruction, Custom Fitting and Club Repair. Learn more at www.golfrx.biz or visit us at 11972 Lebanon Rd. in Mt. Juliet, Tn.

New Full Swing Golf Simulator at Golf Rx

    We are very excited to announce Golf Rx will soon have a new Full Swing Golf Simulator installed. Our new simulator will feature the E6 Environmental Technology creating the most realistic course environment possible. Also included is the latest innovation in technology from Full Swing, the ION Performance Camera. This high speed camera which mounts on the ceiling provides clubhead speed, clubface angle, club path information with on-screen illustrations of the club. It also captures detailed spin data including backspin, sidespin and spin axis.
   With this new simulator the golf simulation experience will be greatly enhanced. Whether our customers want data about their shots for training or clubfitting they will be provided with information that is unequaled.
    As of right now the schedule for the installation is the week of August 22nd.  You can contact us at the shop to schedule your lesson or clubfitting.

PING extends "Thank You Troops" Military Rebate Program

     Ping recently extended their "Thank You Troops" Military Rebate Program for another year. Since 2007 this program has provided those who are fighting or have fought for our country a substantial cost savings on new Ping golf equipment.
     Active, Active Reserve and Retirees (and spouses) of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are eligible for the program. As an authorized Ping retailer, Golf Rx will custom fit and order clubs for eligible members.
     If you, a family member or friend who qualifies would like more information please contact Steve at Golf Rx at 615 288 4539.

Nike out of the golf club business

    Nike, the world's most recognized sports company announced today they will be no longer be making golf clubs or golf bags.  They will focus on apparel and footwear. Their golf clubs sales have declined the past few years despite having good representation on the PGA Tour.
     Notable Nike players include Tiger Woods, Rory McElroy, Paul Casey, Tony Finau, Brooks Koepka and Michelle Wie. I would expect these players to finish out the year with their current equipment then explore options with other manufacturers.
    Nike has very deep pockets, but they didn't get where they are by making poor business decisions. With a declining market share ( approx. 3 %) in a very competitive business the management decided they could no longer continue losing money.
     As a publicly traded company Nike was not able to inform employees before a public announcement was made. I'm sure it came as a shock for employees and associates. I left Dick's in 2010 to open Golf Rx. I had no idea that within 2 years Dick's would fire  nearly 600 PGA Professionals with no notice at all. So is the way in the world of business.

You can become a better putter

    It is a fact that putting makes up about 40% of your score in a round of golf. Therefore one of the fastest ways to lower your scores is to improve your putting. In my opinion anyone can become a good putter if they are willing to put in the necessary practice time.

There are two steps to putting:
    1. See the line
    2. Roll the ball along that line at the right speed.

    What the putter head must do at impact is to be swinging in the right direction with the face square at the right speed. Whether a person's putting technique is hands, arms or shoulders is of no account as long as he or she can accomplish the aforementioned task.
    The majority of tour players today use a shoulder or pendulum type stroke because of the extremely fast greens they putt on each week. This doesn't mean a different method may not work better for you.
    If you are struggling with your putting take a putting lesson from a PGA Instructor. It will be money well spent and the fastest way to lower your scores.