Golf Lab Saturday: It's a Happy Day, not a Sad Day

"Happy Day" Golf Lab Closing Sale

This Saturday in Palo Alto

The New Golf Lab is all Different

Greetings!

No "regrets". After eight years, it's time to close the old Golf Lab. The real story isn't about closing, it's about opening. It's a happy story.

I've known for a long time that our old business model was doomed. Doctors and Lawyers no longer survive as sole practitioners. You have to know too much, do too much and overhead is too high. That's why David Balbi and I decided to partner up a year ago.

It made sense. Clubs go with the swing and vice versa. Our original goal was nothing more than sharing overhead and supporting each other's clients. That was a good start.

AimPoint fueled the fire. We saw the value. Players received immediate results measured in fewer putts per round and more confidence on the green. We saw that AimPoint was real science that could be the cornerstone for something bigger. That's how the Putting Lab idea was born.

The "to do list" was long. We learned AimPoint technology. We recruited the first AimPoint "True Believers". We proved the concept. We designed and built the ultimate AimPoint teaching and training surface - indoors. We equipped the Putting Lab with a brand new Science and Motion "launch monitor for putting".

Our goal was to design and build a facility where a player could learn about his current putting stroke and any unwanted compensations. We administer a test for putting skill and compare performance levels. We determine any problems caused by misalignment or incorrect aiming.

The Putting Lab is a great environment for practice - AimPoint concepts, aiming and speed control. Reminder: getting better at putting requires training.

The Putting Club is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7 PM - including tonight. Golf Lab customers are free to use any of the Putting Lab tools and gizmos. That includes the $8000 SAM machine. One astute mini-tour player has recognized the opportunity and has spent several hours in both analysis and training mode on the Putt Lab.

The Putting Lab and Putting Club are examples of our vision for the new Golf Lab.

Scheduled Programs and "Projects"

Also in early December, we're bringing "The Putting Doctor" - Glen Coombe to the Golf Lab. Glen is the U.S. Representative for Science and Motion. He has done nothing but study putting, teach putting, train putting - and entertain while he teaches with a "stand-up sense of humor" - for 20 years.

Glen has a serious side, and he has a more jovial side.

This is a great opportunity for players who want to work with a putting specialist who has "seen it all". We're scheduling half hour testing and analysis sessions with Glen. This is a rare opportunity to have a worldwide expert look at your stroke.

The Glen Coombe personal test and analysis costs $100. This is your early notice. Dian can take your reservation. (650)654-1770. Warning: if you think you want to do it, call. We have sold out all of our special events. We only have ten spots available.

After the personal consultations Glen will be presenting his "famous putting clinic". The clinic is intended to be fun - and to help you improve your putting. If we fill the first session of ten, we'll schedule a second. Price: $95. If you want more detailed information, ask Dian to put you in touch with John Ruark. John is working with Glen to manage the event so he can accommodate any special needs.

Here's one more opportunity that's buried deep for dedicated readers. One of our projects for next year is to bring Golf Lab technology and knowhow back to the practice tee. We are planning to combine a "Short Game Clinic" with a "Wedge Fitting Clinic". The presenters will be PGA Professionals representing the club and either Leith or David representing the Golf Lab. Our vision is to have the wedge clinic match up with our AimPoint presentations. Think of it as six hours to focus on your short game - all on the green.

That way, a player thinking about time efficiency could schedule AimPoint and the Short Game Clinic back to back.

I'm looking for a few more volunteers to work with me and a PGA professional to test some ideas in a test run. If you can get away for a morning or afternoon to go play with a bag full of wedges give Dian a call. She can set you up. There is a nominal charge for the outdoor sessions.

Now, Back to the Sale

I've had some sale inquiries about "where are the golf clubs?" They're all here. We just took them apart. That's a real neat concept for a sale.

In a sale you usually settle for something that's pretty close to what you'd really rather have. It's all about money.

If it's a shirt or pair of pants it might not matter. Just cinch up your belt a notch and you're good to go. It's something else for golf clubs. Why buy "a pig in a poke" and waste your time finding out when you can get a combination that's actually made for you.

That's what we have. All the heads are sorted out in boxes. If you want a Nike 10.5 from 2009 we can pair that up with exactly the shaft that you want to try. No wasting money. Our motto is "Get it Right the First Time". That goes for sales too. You will find something that will get you excited.

So, plan to come by on Saturday to say "good-bye" to the old Golf Lab. Plan to leave a little money behind. We'll put it to good use.

See you Saturday?

If you have questions, please give Dian Terova a call at (650) 654-1770 in the morning between 9 and 12. She can set up a scheduled conversation to avoid the annoyance of trying to find a single time convenient to two parties at random.

Come on down to Palo Alto this weekend and say goodbye to the Old Golf Lab.

Stop by and have a look.

Best Regards,

Leith Anderson and David Balbi

For More Information . . .

Aim Point Golf Website Go there to learn about the Blue Line and the Magic Book.

Link to Edel Putters Website See the best custom putter system in the world.

Link to Balbi Golf Website Information about David Balbi.

Or contact me by email: Any questions answered. Email always more reliable.