Proudly supported again by Silver Key Developments, the Burhill Pro-Am is one of the highlights in The PGA in England (South)’s schedule, and with a £25,000 minimum prize fund, it’s filling up fast, writes Charles DeHaan. As PGA South Regional Manager, Sam Smith, put it: “With the individual winner
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Neil O’Briain (Old Conna) got his season off to a flying start at St Anne’s GC on Thursday edging out Adam Dunmore (Bundoran) on the second play-off hole to win the BMW Eastern Open. “The wind got up this afternoon and it was tricky but I was delighted that
Award-winning coach Anders Mankert is set to realise a long held ambition by opening his own golf course, writes Adrian Milledge. Anders Mankert is very particular about the coffee served at Leicester Golf Centre. So much so that he has sourced the coffee beans from Brazil and has them
John Sharkey has recently become the longest-serving club professional at The Links Golf Club, Newmarket. Jim Griffiths was the previous holder of the record, working at the Suffolk club from 1944 to 1971. But Sharkey is now in his 28th year at The Links, having started back in 1991.
Alan Wright is helping Craigmillar Park Golf Club find its feet after a rocky spell behind the scenes, aided by a flexible membership he brought with him from his previous PGA post, writes Martin Dempster. “The golf club has been through a transitional period, like a lot of golf
THERE’S never a dull moment in the busy life of David Shacklady who has just returned from Jordan after competing in a week of mixed competitions comprising the top 40 from the women’s, challenge and senior tours, writes David Birtill. “We were all playing for the same prize-fund and there
Roy Holland has returned to Somerset after an exciting international adventure which he will never forget for many reasons, writes Peter Godsiff. The former teaching professional at Long Ashton has been appointed head professional at Cricket St Thomas Golf Club, near Chard. Previous pro Paul Fiddes moved to Hartbourne
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The world’s first YouTube Golf Day is being hosted by PGA Professional and social media superstar Rick Shiels. The event is taking place this Sunday (May 6) at Formby Hall Golf Resort and is supporting Prostate Cancer UK, an official charity of The PGA. Limited tickets are available to watch some
