Hello and welcome to this week’s newsletter.

At the other end of the scale were Vic Power and James Latham who managed to win the PPPP. As you can see from the pictures, Vic seemed quite happy with his prize but James realised what it meant. Thanks to Kit for his wonderful photography, not many could have caught the moment no one was looking at him and when Keith Wardley escaping to the toilet.

On a serious note, thank you to all the members who have approached me and the rest of the pro shop staff with their kind words following last week’s break in. You realise that the club means a lot to so many people and they too were just as cross that it had happened at their club. No updates from the police but they are hopeful that with the evidence we gave them they know who they are looking for.

We also have our first demo day of the year booked. This is Mizuno, on Thursday, 15 March 12-5pm. Demo Days are a great chance to try new products for FREE!

El Rompido Trip

Arriving back at work this morning, it was a very different early morning! After only flying back from Spain yesterday afternoon, and enjoying blue skies and shorts every day - the frost was freezing! But what a week I’ve had…made new friends, learnt lots about all the ladies who came and watched some fantastic swing changes and golf improvements!

Myself and Katie Rule, PGA Professional from Mullion Golf Club, Cornwall, both took 8 ladies each to battle out our own version of the Solheim Cup at El Rompido Golf Resort, Spain. The resort was a 5 star and boasted 2 fantastic golf courses, the week was great. I’ve had fantastic feedback so far and all 8 are all keen to go back next year! Each day we played a different format from ‘Beat the Pro’ to a stableford and matchplay foursomes and singles, this was a great learning curve for some ladies as they’d never played the matchplay format before.

Each day consisted of a great breakfast, morning of coaching on different parts of the game, then an 18 hole competitive round of different formats against Cornwall. The Cambridge team battled each round well, improvements on golf came during the week as well as great team bonding and making new friends.

We had one morning of rain where we changed our day off and didn’t play, so took a short walk to the local town of El Rompido itself - by the time we got back the sun was back out and the Cambridge team headed out for an extra 9 holes while Cornwall used the swim & spa facilities!

Although both teams were very competitive, we were all still talking at the end of each day and had dinner each evening together. At the end of the week speeches were made, prizes awarded for each days competition and Cornwall won by just 4 Points!

This was my first Tuition Break away and I’m very excited to be going back in a month’s time to do the same again with a mixed group.

To see more pictures and a story of how the week went, please ‘Like’ our Facebook page by clicking here.

If you’d be interested in going next year or have further questions, please let me know by email or come and talk to me! sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk

Paris or Bust the Alternative Tour de France for Alzheimer's!

As many of you will know I've signed up to do the London to Paris Cycle ride in support of raising funds for Alzheimer's, a cruel disease that many if not most of us would have witnessed a loved one succumb to. Thanks to everyone who has said they will support me and this great cause and as promised here's the link to my 'Just Giving' page.

Along with 5 great mates who have also signed up, we hope to raise around £10,000 between us as a team effort. The ride to Paris starts in London and covers just over 300 miles over 4 days. I'll post regular training updates and anything of interest, as someone who hasn't ridden a bike in some 30 years I've a lot of training to do!

As ever I appreciate that there will be many demands on you from various charities and events such as this so please don't feel obliged but any support you are able to give would be hugely appreciated...

You can help raise money for this great cause by donating directly to my fundraising page by clicking here.

Just Giving sends your donation straight to Alzheimer's Society and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.

Thank you for your support!
Tony

Refreshers Afternoon Practice Sessions

Are you looking to improve your golf skills throughout the winter?

Sunday 21st January | 12:30-1:30pm Short Game Special! - ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT!
Sunday 11th February | 12:30-1:30pm Range Session- All Clubs! - ONLY 6 SPACES LEFT!

The hour will be supervised practice session ran by PGA Professional Sarah Smith, for those who want to improve their game over the winter. During the afternoon your will be at the range having a swing analysis with video technology, using all your clubs!

It’s a fun afternoon, meeting new people, improving your game and you will be refreshed on the skills of improving your golf game.

Book now to secure your place, maximum of 8 in a group:

Sarah Smith, PGA Professional’s Email- sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk | Telephone- 01799 522786

Junior Coaching Programme

6 Week Programme At Saffron Walden Golf Club

Saturdays 10:00,11:00 & 12noon
20th, 27th January | 3rd February

Sundays 11:00am
21st, 28th January | 4th, 11th, 25th February

The first 5 weeks will involve learning, long game, short game, putting & skills based challenges. The final week includes an exciting competition!

Only £40 For 6 Weeks! £8 per session for 'roll up' on the day.

Book now to secure your place, maximum of 8 in a group:

Rob McNicholas, Aaron Howard & Sarah Smith, PGA Professional’s Email- rob@swgc.com | sarah@smithperformancegolf.co.uk | Telephone- 01799 522786