Golfmagic awards 2: Trolley and Magic brand

GPS built into the new Motocaddy S5

Rod Brown, managing director of MotoCaddy told me this week: "We're delighted to have won this award, especially as it's voted for by the very discerning and enthusiastic golf addicts that are the Golfmagic.com readers and visitors to the site.

"You've only got to take a look at the lively forum that takes place every day here to see what an informed bunch of golfers they are. Winning this one means more to us than the various tests we've won in the magazines."

Motocaddy was showcasing its latest S5 Digital model in Munich this week where it was getting rave reviews for its innovation in building a slot for a hand-held Sure Shot GPS into the handle of the trolley.

The combination of the two allows the golfer to manoeuvre the trolley, check the yardages, identify the hazards and even record the greens hit and putting stats for future analysis. It will costs little short of £550 but is certain to keep Motocaddy in the forefront of trolley technology in the New Year.

GoKart- top brand award

Commented GoKart's Chris Catford: "Here at GoKart we're all delighted that we've been voted Magic Brand 2008 by the GM members. We're very honoured for two reasons: We're a British designed and made product and you don't see a lot of those around in golf manufacturing. We're also very young ( in our second year) and already accepted as a name.

"In recognition of this honour, we are considering having a Golfmagic day involving everyone turning up for work wearing their best evening gowns and tiaras. We're just waiting for the blokes to agree to this and then we'll fix a date. Photos will be circulated on the forum. So thank you again Golfmagic and members."