Greg Nicholson Golf and Leisure

Greg Nicholson Golf, golf shop in Sandiway (Cheshire)

Greg Nicholson Golf and Leisure is a golf specialist retail establishment based in Blakemere Village, in Sandiway (Cheshire). The company presents itself as a family business founded in 1978 and notes that it was one of the first independent high street golf retailers in the northwest of England, at a time when the sport was ceasing to be associated exclusively with the affluent classes.

Club range and brands stocked

The club selection covers woods, drivers, hybrids, irons and full sets, wedges and putters. Among the brands the shop states it stocks are Cleveland, Lynx, TaylorMade, MacGregor, Callaway, Ping, Mizuno, Cobra, Titleist and Spalding. The catalogue includes specific items such as the Cleveland Launcher XL driver, Ping G20 and G400 demo irons, the Cleveland HB Turbo Launcher and Launcher XL Halo irons, and the Srixon ZX4 MK II.

Clothing, footwear and equipment

The clothing range includes outerwear and mid-layers, polo shirts, sweaters, hoodies, jackets, gilets, waterproof trousers and shorts, as well as accessories such as hats, wellington boots and footwear for men and women. In equipment and technology there are golf GPS devices, GPS watches, rangefinders, electric and manual trolleys with their accessories, batteries, chargers and winter wheels, alongside cart, stand and staff bags. Balls, tees, gloves, practice aids, umbrellas, travel covers and gift cards are also sold.

Custom fitting and purchasing services

The shop presents itself as a specialist in custom fitting and made-to-measure clubs. It offers a professional telephone advice service through its sales team. On the commercial side, it applies free DPD delivery to mainland England on orders over £40, with a cost of £5.99 below that threshold, and a 20-day trial for items, which must be returned in the same condition in which they were sold to obtain full credit. It accepts the main payment methods.

Publications and newsletter

The site maintains a blog with articles on topics such as whether it is worth taking golf lessons, top destinations to play and the influence of the type of ball on the game. The company also offers a subscription to a weekly newsletter with exclusive offers and notices about launches and new products.

Location and contact

Blakemere Village, Unit 20, The Courtyard, Chester Road, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2EB · Phone: 01606 351 573 · Email: sales@gregnicholsongolf.co.uk