A Cork golfer has designed a flag putting aid to help minimise risk to players due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Declan O’Flynn from Glounthaune in Cork has designed ‘PinPro’ so that golfers won’t need to touch the flag when playing.

The ball can be retrieved from the hole by simply lifting a hook on the PinPro with a putter.

Designed and manufactured by O’Flynn, who runs Andec Stainless in Glouthaune, PinPro is made from 100% stainless steel so it is extremely light, durable and weather resistant. 

Another key advantage of PinPro is that it takes up minimum space in the hole so performance won’t be impacted in any way.

A member of Cork Golf Club for the past fourteen years, he has donated 18 PinPros to the club and these have now been fitted throughout the course.

He has also supplied PinPro to several other golf courses in Cork.

“It’s great to see PinPro being used on a daily basis at Cork Golf Club as this gives the club and its members and players the peace of mind of knowing that their safety and personal hygiene is a priority,” said Declan. 

“I’ve received great feedback on the quality and their ease of use. Top grade stainless steel has been used in the manufacturing so golf club owners and managers can rest assured in knowing that PinPros are a long term investment, offering great value for money and longevity. Not only does it remove the ball from the hole safely, but it also protects the edge of the hole from any damage.” 

Simon O’ Hara, Course Superintendent at Cork Golf Club, said: “PinPro is proving a great success with our members. t’s a very adaptable product and the fact that it is made from stainless steel is a real advantage.” 

Declan’s passion for golf led him to design and manufacture PinPro which he hopes will now appeal to golf courses elsewhere.

He said: “I have combined my engineering/stainless steel manufacturing experience with my love of the sport to create this unique putting aid that won’t rust and, most importantly, won’t interfere with the game. “

 For further information on PinPro, please contact Declan O’ Flynn on Declan@andecstainless.com or phone him on  021 4354640 or 0862766878