Colin Montgomerie Officially Opens £2.5m Golf Development

A £2.5m Golf Centre and Academy near Glasgow (2700 Great Western Road, Glasgow) which created 65 new jobs was officially opened recently by Colin Montgomerie, Scotland's leading golfer and Callaway Golf Staff Player.

The 22 acre World of Golf is now the largest golf centre of its kind in Great Britain and features a 72 bay floodlit driving range considered to be one of the finest in Europe.

A major highlight of the new development will be its superb short game practice area with a putting green built to USGA standards.

JJB Golf are on site with a massive retail unit which is one of the largest outlets of its kind in Scotland. A prominent feature of the 1200 sq.ft. unit is the new Callaway Golf retail concept - one of the first to be installed in the United Kingdom. A computerised club fitting centre for all leading brands will be available and Brian Adamson a fully qualified PGA professional and his team will provide expert advice.

In addition World of Golf brings much needed conference and hospitality facilities to the area including state of the art conference rooms and a superb restaurant and bar. Special corporate golf days are also organised by an experienced team of professionals tailored for half or full day packages for a special day out - regardless of the weather.

However, its on the golfing front that World of Golf brings a new experience
to golfers of every ability. The 72 practice bays laid out in two tiers offers a combination of open air and fully carpeted to the finest quality turf mats. Heated bays to automatic tee up dispensers add to the experience.

World of Golf also recognises that golfers have all levels of ability from the absolute beginner to the scratch player. This is catered for in the World of Golf Academy where a dedicated team of professionals led by Head Teaching Professional, Gary McFarlane offers either individual or group sessions. Each of the professionals has been trained at the world renowned Jack Nicklaus School of Golf. A swing analysis V1 machine will give the golfer a unique insight into their game.

Yvonne Park, General Manager at World of Golf said, "Not only have we created a unique golfing experience we have also brought 65 new jobs to the Glasgow and Clydebank area in a development that is the largest golf centre of its kind in Britain.

"The fact that Colin Montgomerie has taken time out of his busy schedule
illustrates the importance of this new development."

"Whether our customers are novice, experienced or professional golfers we have something to suit every level of skill. We have also ensured that their visit to World of Golf is a totally enjoyable experience whether using the practice bays or sharpening their golfing skills in the short game practice area.

"When we were putting our plans in place we felt it was vital to include conference and restaurant facilities and corporate packages to cater for the
needs of the business community and the general public.

"The fact that JJB Golf will be on site with a spectacular outlet will be an added bonus for our golfers and for the general public who can shop and then visit our restaurant.

"I am particularly delighted that the vast majority of our 65 employees have been recruited locally ensuring that we not only bring a whole new leisure concept to the area but also a much needed jobs boost."

Note. World of Golf is situated on the north side of the A82 at 2700 Great Western Road between Glasgow and Clydebank.