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Awards recognise Wales’ golf talent
Ian Woosnam, Welsh ambassador in the run-up to The 2010 Ryder Cup, was among the winners at the Ryder Cup Wales annual gala dinner and awards, sponsored by CCV in conjunction with the Golf Union of Wales, recently held at The Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort.
Woosnam was named Tour Professional of the Year for his achievements in 2008, which included winning the Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship and the Russian Seniors Open, as well as making the cut in the US Masters.
Darren Griffiths of Glyn Abbey Golf Club was named Golf Development Wales (GDW) Professional of the Year as an excellent example of a PGA professional who understands the benefits of doing fundamental work at grass roots level.
He mixes his commitments at beginner level with elite individual coaching making him a true asset to Welsh golf. His accomplishments include: mentoring a PGA Level 2 volunteer coach to help recruit and coach new juniors; running two 5x60 beginner clubs with that PGA Level 2 volunteer; coaching the Welsh Special Olympics golf squad; running a Dragon Golf Starter Centre; helping GDW to pilot the new golf resources for Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum; acting as a consultant on the GDW Guide to Clubs on Junior Golf CD-ROM; and being one of the GUW / PGA nominated coaches for the ground-breaking PGA Level 4 qualification.
First Minister, Rhodri Morgan, who was present at the annual awards dinner, said: “I would like to congratulate all four winners on their achievements at these awards and in realising that quality is key to success. The eyes of the world will be on Wales in 2010 and a huge amount of work is being done to ensure that not only The Celtic Manor Resort, but Wales as a whole, is ready to host this great sporting contest.”
03/10/2008
Darren Griffiths awarded Welsh PGA Professional of the Year 2008 at a the Ryder Cup gala dinner and award ceremony at the Vale of Glamorgan last night.
Glyn Abbey's Juniors place third in the Dyfed Order of Merit 2008, narrowly missing out on second.
Tigers A team finishes second in division one in Dyfed, having only gained promotion into this division this year! A great testament to the players and the Club's commitment to competitive golf
01/09/2008
DRIVING RANGE IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements are being made to Glyn Abbey's driving range in its continued attempt to improve its facilities for members and visitors and add further value to the membership and the Glyn Abbey experience.
Improvements include:
1. Improved drainage
2. Extended to 270 yards
3. Land re-profiled
4. Dedicated bays for woods/drivers
5. Fairway simulation(on left hand side)
6. Target practice including USGA spec pitching green at 85 - 100 yards and new yardage targets.
7. Ball dispenser at the range.
8. Enclosed by perimeter netting.
The project is scheduled to finish in spring 2009.
02/01/2008
Buggies can be used throughout the year at Glyn Abbey.
29/01/2008
9 hole beginners course (The Mission Course) now fully open!! Pay as you play or join as a Member.
READ THIS IF YOU WANT LOWER SCORES.
The worldwide average golf handicap has not changed in 30 years despite the huge advances in technology made in the industry and claims of instant improvements by the leading manufactures (bigger headed drivers, club fitting etc etc ..).
I like you am one who believes this has made the game easier to hit the ball no question, but why have scores not lowered in 30 years?
Why is your handicap not coming down after spending £100 or £200 on the latest custom fitted driver?
Well, this because hitting the fairway that little bit longer will have no guarantee you will have a better score at the end of the hole.
The club that has the biggest influence on your scores is the putter. The club you use the most is your putter. It does have the final say! Hit two to three fairways per round and you can still finish the round above your handicap…. Have 2-3 less putt less per round and that WILL give you lower scores.
I have just returned from a seminar with Dr Paul Hurrion in Coventry coach for the tour stars namely, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Maarten Lafeber, Paul McGinley, David Howell, Ross McGowan, Philip Archer, Henrik Stenson and Graham McDowell as well as the Hong Kong Elite Junior Squad. This guy is at the cutting edge of golf coaching. He give me the theories and scientific fact on aim set up, stoke and putter fitting which can be yours for a fraction of the cost he would charge. www.paulhurrion.com
I have also visited Dave Hicks in Bournemouth for a one-day seminar who make putters from
scratch at his factory using aerospace technology who has clients namely Airbus, Red Bull formula F1racing team and Mclaren F1 racing team, where I witnessed the technology that goes into these putters first hand as well as the importance of putter fitting. We also had coaching on putter software to identify putting faults for tour standard and handicap golfers. www.davehicksgolf.com www.higar.com
Putter length, lie, weight and head type will have massive influence on your ability to hole more putts, how good does you putter suit you and your stroke type?
Have you ever had a putting lesson? Have you checked you putters suitability
Putters can be altered for very little money.
Does your stroke feel off line? Do you miss in the same place every game?
Book your putter consultation NOW! How important is a properly fitted putter? It is considered that putting is about 43% of the average golfer's score. If it is important enough to have correctly fitted irons and woods, which represents 57% of your score for 13 clubs, then 43% for one club is extremely important.
Darren Griffiths
12/02/2008
BOOK NOW
The latest in Putting Technology is now available at Glyn Abbey Golf Club. We now have an indoor putting facility to give putting lessons. With the use of the latest TOMI Putting System we can now give you instant highly accurate information about your putting stoke and drills and practice tips of how to put it right.
PUTTING COURSE
2 x 45 Minute Sessions using the TOMI System (introductory offer only).
£60.00
For more information about the TOMI System please click the link below
http://www.proshotsolutions.co.uk/tomi-putting-system.html
Glyn Abbey Golf Academy
TOMI Putting System
New for the spring of 2008 is the TOMI putting system. The system evaluates the student's putting stroke giving valuable aid to improving putting.
Feedback on:
Alignment at address
Alignment at impact
Path at impact
Path of the stroke
Angle of putter at impact
Contact at impact
Tempo of the backswing and follow through
Speed of stroke
All this information saved in a database, printed or emailed to the student and compared to the putting statistics of the best players on tour. Putting evaluation: £25 Putting evaluation and lesson £50. Call Darren Griffiths (07966059902) to schedule your putting evaluation.
Do not delay if you want to lower your scores this season. CALL NOW.
12/02/2008
Golf Tuition Breaks
Two-Day Golf Tuition Break
Itinerary
Day One
10:00 - 11:30 Evaluation Session - Using GASP Video Analysis – Full Swing Analysis, assessing all areas of the set up and golf swing
11:30 -12:30 Chipping Analysis, assessing the set up and the swing.
12:30 - 13.30 Lunch from the chef’s table
13:30 - 15:30 Putting Evaluation using TOMI putting software
15:30 – 16:30 Review and Implementation of improvements for Full Swing & Short Game
Evening Free
Day Two
10:00 - 12:00 Practice and Evaluation using GASP Video Analysis.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch from the chef’s table
13:00 - 17:00 18 Hole Playing Lesson, looking at integration of improvements and course management
Cost of Two Day Package Golf and Accommodation
One Person - The cost includes all golf tuition, lunch on both days and one night's accommodation (single room) at a local hotel with breakfast.
£350.00
Two People - The cost includes all golf tuition, lunch on both days and one night's accommodation (twin room) at a local hotel with breakfast.
£225.00 per person
All packages include full use of the facilities and equipment and range balls.
If you would like more information or would like to see what dates are available please e-mail our inquiry to
The Darren Griffiths Golf Academy, using darren@glynabbey.co.uk or call 01554 810278.
16/02/2008
MEET THE NEW COACH AT GLYN ABBEY GOLF CLUB
Leighton Medway
I am a local to the area born and bred.
As a player I have been involved in golf for 15 years.
Prior to coaching golf I was involved in the engineering industry as a manufacturing engineer for 20 years.
Having worked with Darren Griffiths the head professional at Glyn Abbey for three years training as an assistant coach I have qualified to ASQ level 2 coach, trained by the PGA.
I am also qualified NLP practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic programming).
I have attractive prices, designed for all standards of player:-
Group lessons, individual lessons, playing lessons,
Golf Foundation junior passport lessons.
Psychology for your playing-mind performance.
Beginners are very welcome.
So phone, or call in for an informal chat over coffee to discuss your golfing needs.
I am only to happy to help.
Lessons are all held at Glyn Abbey with excellent practice facilities, a stunning location and very friendly atmosphere.
For further information please contact Leighton Medway at Glyn Abbey pro-shop on 01554 810278 or mobile 07980 594145.
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