One of the success stories of the academy is Jess Ratcliffe who only took up the game of golf during lockdown. Writing a piece in Women & Golf, Jess stated that: “It helped me get started with access to lessons, the range and afternoon tee times to help me build my confidence on the course.” From there, Jess has gone on to join West Surrey Golf Club and is well on her way to securing a single digit handicap.
Another success story is John Loudon, who joined the academy after 30 years away from the game. A regular player until his early 20s, John explained that: “I hadn’t played for many, many years and couldn’t justify spending money on a full membership and joining fee, especially as I had barely touched a club in 30 years.
“The academy was absolutely ideal for me as it was aimed at new golfers and returning golfers. It suited me down to the ground and, two years after joining, I am looking to become a full member at West Surrey. With the academy, you receive the group lessons, individual lessons, as well as the ability to go out on the course, so for newbies, it is absolutely perfect.”
One of the success stories of the academy is Jess Ratcliffe who only took up the game of golf during lockdown. Writing a piece in Women & Golf, Jess stated that: “It helped me get started with access to lessons, the range and afternoon tee times to help me build my confidence on the course.” From there, Jess has gone on to join West Surrey Golf Club and is well on her way to securing a single digit handicap.
Another success story is John Loudon, who joined the academy after 30 years away from the game. A regular player until his early 20s, John explained that: “I hadn’t played for many, many years and couldn’t justify spending money on a full membership and joining fee, especially as I had barely touched a club in 30 years.
“The academy was absolutely ideal for me as it was aimed at new golfers and returning golfers. It suited me down to the ground and, two years after joining, I am looking to become a full member at West Surrey. With the academy, you receive the group lessons, individual lessons, as well as the ability to go out on the course, so for newbies, it is absolutely perfect.”
One of the success stories of the academy is Jess Ratcliffe who only took up the game of golf during lockdown. Writing a piece in Women & Golf, Jess stated that: “It helped me get started with access to lessons, the range and afternoon tee times to help me build my confidence on the course.” From there, Jess has gone on to join West Surrey Golf Club and is well on her way to securing a single digit handicap.
Another success story is John Loudon, who joined the academy after 30 years away from the game. A regular player until his early 20s, John explained that: “I hadn’t played for many, many years and couldn’t justify spending money on a full membership and joining fee, especially as I had barely touched a club in 30 years.
“The academy was absolutely ideal for me as it was aimed at new golfers and returning golfers. It suited me down to the ground and, two years after joining, I am looking to become a full member at West Surrey. With the academy, you receive the group lessons, individual lessons, as well as the ability to go out on the course, so for newbies, it is absolutely perfect.”
For Duncan, his ambition, as well as West Surrey’s, is to carry on being a “fantastic, beautiful Surrey golf course that offers a first-class experience for every member and visitor,” with the PGA Advanced Head Professional adding: “The Academy is there to back that up, it is always going to be there to offer a place for people to improve their golf, even if they don't necessarily want to be a member in the future. It's a cost-effective way during that period of time to learn how to play the game and gain experience around the golf club to really enjoy it.”
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