CHARLEY HULL
This week, Charlie Hull has been nominated for the Sunday Times & Sky Sports Young Sportswoman of the Year. Charlie was one of the wonderful 2013 European Solheim Cup players who not just managed to retain the trophy but blew the US team out of the water. I have been fortunate throughout my playing and […]
BOOTCAMP
I will leave others to share their experiences of the Boot camp series I have run throughout the autumn at Moyvalley Golf Club in north Kildare. I have had a wide range of players, young and old, male and female and have come from all over the country and even one from Spain! All have […]
GILLIAN BURRELL APPOINTED 2018 PGA IRELAND CAPTAIN
In an historic break with tradition, Gillian Burrell, has taken over the reins as PGA in Ireland captain. The 55-year-old, born in Athy, Co Kildare succeeded Joe Frawley at the AGM, becoming the first woman to hold the post. “I never had any aspirations to pull on the captain’s blazer,” said Burrell, who was recently […]
3 WAYS TO HIT YOUR DRIVE 30 YARDS FURTHER ….AND ITS POSSIBLE!
Let’s cut to the chase, everyone wants to hit the ball further. Hitting the ball longer is in my top two of students “wish lists”. In most cases it is possible, maybe not always 30 yards but there is no reason why golfers can’t significantly increase how far they hit the ball. So now let’s […]
CHIPPING
Best ways to stop duffing or thinning your chip shots! Even the world’s best golfers can experience struggles with their chipping. Tiger Woods’ well-reported difficulties with his chipping in 2014/15 was an example of what can happen when the chipping demons arrive. See this youtube video for yourself. Through his resilience and careful practice, there […]
WELCOME TO MY FIRST NEWSLETTER OF 2020!!!
I don’t know about you folks but 2019 disappeared in a blink! I hope you guys had a great golf year and managed to reach your golfing goals! If you haven’t set any goals for 2020, get too it now. Setting goals avoids complacency and keeps us striving for more enjoyable golf. Our two Irish […]
APRIL 2020 NEWSLETTER
Hi folks, I’m not sure that I can say anything more about Covid- 19 and the plight we find ourselves in. I guess I just wanted to check in on everybody and wish you all good health in this weirdest of times. Staying safe is my family’s priority and I’m sure yours also and thankfully […]
APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER
RETURN TO GOLF MAKE THE MOST OF IT BY BUILDING SOME GOOD HABITS Hurrah, we have a date for a return to the golf course later in the month and now is the time to prepare. We all want to return to the course and enjoy hitting some good shots but perhaps some preparation before […]