Well done to Sharon for winning her Bronze Scratch final against a lower handicap! After a difficult few years of poor form and injuries, her name is back up in lights on the clubhouse boards.
I'm so proud of Sharon for the amazing improvement she had made to her golf this year and looking forward to making more great strides ahead of next season!
If you need help with any area of your golf, please get in touch and let us know how we can help.
Congratulations to Kitmee and Caroline for winning the PING Women's 4BBB Grand Final!
52 pairs from all over England competed in the final, hosted by Thonock Park. After qualifying with 47 points, Kitmee and Caroline came in with another impressive score of 44 points which secured the trophy on countback 🏆🥇
A fantastic afternoon was had by everyone who came along to the Junior Academy Summer Social - a fun afternoon of golf, food and socialising in the sun!
We had a 3 hole scramble with mixed teams of all combinations - juniors, adults, low handicaps, high handicaps and completely new golfers. This was followed by a lovely and well deserved BBQ for players and families - thank you to the F&B team! Then the prizes...
Firstly, we celebrated all the Juniors who have levelled up in various aspects of their MyGame programme this year. Additional congratulations to Felicity Patel, Zach Grewal and Max Spinola, who have completed ALL aspects of level 1 and 2, respectively.
Finally, well done to the winning team on the day, with a brilliant score of level par.... Team Spinola! Well done Max, Evie and Steven 🏆
Birthday boy Milan tops the Junior Order of Merit!
After a great couple of weeks coaching at the Home of Golf, it's good to be back with some familiar faces and hearing about your summer successes!
We kicked off a big month with a Junior Playing Event this week... Well done to Milan, who scored 17 over 3 holes, to win the Playing Event (on countback from Zach Grewal) and take the lead in the Junior Academy Order of Merit! An extra birthday present to go with his new set of irons 😃
Plenty more for the Juniors to look forward to as well, with the Summer Social, Camps, Playing Events and Roll Ups!
Shout out to Satish for making a couple of great improvements to his swing which have had an immediate impact on his ball flight - big slices to baby draws is pretty impressive!
More importantly, this has helped him to score better - breaking 100 for the first time!
It was great to hear from Gary Clark who won his Club Championships at Pinner Hill Golf Course this past weekend. Being a player of notable caliber, he's had his eye on this trophy for a while and wants to win it every year.
He was only one shot ahead after 27 holes, but played some unbelievable golf on the back 9 and pulled away from the rest of the field for a convincing victory. "I hit two of the best shots on our 14th yesterday which made it all worthwhile. Thanks for all your tuition and help matey."
He's recently been struggling with a big pull (which a lot of us do!). We worked on some simple adjustments to his setup and grip, which helped him eradicate this miss and give him more confidence to take on the shots needed in every situation.
Congrats Gary, one of many to come! If you have your own specific goal or you're looking to eradicate your own miss, book yourself in for a lesson. We love seeing our students become more confident and achieve their goals! He's recently been struggling with a big pull (which a lot of us do!). We worked on some simple adjustments to his setup and grip, which helped him eradicate this miss and give him more confidence to take on the shots needed in every situation.
Congrats Gary, one of many to come! If you have your own specific goal or you're looking to eradicate your own miss, book yourself in for a lesson. We love seeing our students become more confident and achieve their goals!" />
Congratulations to Aaron on a great week of golf! After achieving an official handicap, he hit his longest ever drive (221 yards) and made his first par on a par 5!
Well done Aaron, I'm excited to see what other milestones the summer brings!
Well done Andrew Newton on a fantastic round last week! For the first time ever, Andy hit a par 5 green in 2 shots...and then went and did it again in the same round to set up 2 birdies!
Time is running out to make this Father's Day extra special. Whether he's a full-time fanatic or just starting out, a Gift Card is perfect for celebrating him and everything his love for the game (especially with him most likely being glued to the TV watching the US Open this weekend!).
Remember that he can use these Gift Cards for any lessons or programmes he wants! Get yours today!
Kyle has made some big improvements to his putting over the last few weeks which helped him shoot a fantastic level par round. In fact, he only had 28 putts, breaking 30 for the first time ever!
Never underestimate the importance of putting - it contributes 30-50% of your total strokes! If you need help stopping those 3 putts, then please get in touch.
We had a fun filled half term with the Juniors - both the camp and Playing Series Event produced some fantastic golf, lots of laughs and new friendships formed!
We had various challenges running throughout the camp to test driving power, iron accuracy, lob shots, on course skills and teamwork. The winner for the week was Henry Heath!
Congratulations to Teddy who, on his debut, won this month's Playing Event! Emilia is still leading the Order of Merit as we approach the half way point of the season.
Best of luck to Milan, Felicity and Aaron who qualified for the Faldo Series Regional Final, which is being played this weekend at Brocket Hall. Enjoy the day :D
Our Junior Golf Camps are the perfect way to get your children active, learning and socialising outdoors during the school holidays!
The next camp is coming up in the May half term and open to juniors aged 6-13 years. Over the 3 days, juniors will have the opportunity to improve their driving, irons, short game and putting, spend time on the course and take part in challenges for prizes! To reserve your child's place, use the link below or contact me to find out more.
Our Learn to Play Programme has introduced not only a lot of new golfers to the game, but also introduced them to other like-minded golfers. Because it's just that much more fun to play with others!
Not quite sure if these programmes are for you? Join our FREE Experience Day! A perfect taster session designed for anyone interested in learning golf. Get a glimpse into the game, meet our expert coaches, and explore our comprehensive programme.
Sign yourself up (or anyone you think might benefit from experiencing this game in a fun and friendly environment)!
Great to see Batchworth Junior Golf Academy well represented in the Faldo Futures qualifier yesterday!
Aaron, Max, Milan, Thomas and Felicity were all attempting to qualify for the grand final at The Belfry along with hundreds of other juniors. It was a fantastic day and plenty of positives for each of them to take from the experience.
The stand out result of the day was from Felicity, who qualified for the regional finals in the girls age 9-10 category! What an amazing performance - well done Felicity!
Had to share one of Felicity's fantastic drives from the weekend - a blend of power and style! 80 yards of carry with a lovely balanced pose at the end. Brilliant!
Lots of opportunity for your junior golfers to get out on the course over the Easter - from holiday camps to playing events and socials! Contact me to find out more or sign them up via the link below:
Looking forward to hosting our next Junior Holiday Camps in the Easter break!
This is the perfect activity for children aged 6-13 to get them outdoors, active, learning, socialising and having fun! The camps are open to all abilities, members and non members. To sign up, follow the link below or contact me directly:
What a fantastic shot by Emilia in this month's Junior Playing Event! From 140 yards on the 11th, her drive hit the flag and finished up 6 feet from the hole. Special mention also goes to her playing partner who was on hand to repair the pitchmark - top etiquette Thomas!
Emilia went on to shoot the lowest score of the day, and a personal best! This means it's all change at the top of the Order of Merit, with our past champion Thomas now in the lead.
Be sure to get your junior golfers involved in the next events by following the link below or contacting me directly.
In February, we’re supporting Place2Be’s #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek – raising awareness of the importance of children and young people’s mental health. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’ which is about providing children with the time, space, and opportunities to express themselves. Our Junior Golf Academy is all about this!
We encourage open communication, listening, independence, healthy risk taking, problem solving and exploration which develops children's social-behavioural and psychological skills so they can thrive in golf and wider life!
To join one of our upcoming activities or find out more, get in touch or follow the link below:
Shout out to Alice for hitting the drive of the day! This was one of the first times she has used a driver and it flew 160 yards finishing just beside the green...boom!
Check out Krishna's awesome shot into the 11th green! From 150 yards, the ball pitched 10 feet short of the pin and rolled up for a 3 foot tap in. This was on the way to shooting the lowest score and claiming the winners' hot chocolate with his partner Charlie - well done boys!
There are plenty of Junior activities planned for the season - get in touch to find out more:
If you'd like to your child to get started in golf or develop their game in a safe, fun, outdoor setting then get them signed up to our half term camp. This 3 day camp is open to juniors aged 6-13 and guaranteed to help them develop their golf and movement skills, build friendships and have lots of outdoor fun!
Sign them up via the link below or feel free to contact me if you have any questions:
How many fairways do you generally hit each round? What number are you chasing? Spending more time in the fairways is possible with an effective and repeatable swing.
Build golf, movement and social skills while having plenty of fun in the fresh air! Just a few benefits to expect from attending one of our Golf Camps!
There are only 2 places left in the New Year camp so be sure to get your children signed up at the link below:
We had a fantastic Junior Academy Christmas Party at Topgolf yesterday, celebrating another awesome year and recognising the achievements of all the juniors! We’ve had over 600 MyGame+ challenges completed and too many other memorable moments to report. However, special mentions go to:
Max Spinola, Milan Vaghela, Thomas Christian and Zack Mannes - for completing all aspects of their Level 1 Charlie Hall - most Golden Ball awards
The Playing Series Order of Merit winner for 2023 was Milan Vaghela! On his way to victory, Milan recorded the lowest 3 hole score - fantastic playing Milan.
We’ve got loads more to look forward to next year, including a new family fun competition! As always, the aim is to spread the fun of golf as far as we can so, if you'd like to get your kids involved, then we'd love to hear from you.
Thank you to all our juniors and parents for helping to make 2023 a great one!
If so, our Learn to Play Golf Programme will help you tick all those boxes and more! It will give you the skills, knowledge, experience and social connections to become a club and course ready golfer.
Level 1 will help you get started, become comfortable with golf, and have fun with new friends with four introductory classes. We'll introduce each area of the game and even have an on course experience! Click the link to join our next Level 1 programme or contact me to find out more:
Get into the holiday spirit with our Junior Golf Christmas Camps
As the holiday season approaches, we're thrilled to offer young golfers a festive and fun opportunity to improve their skills on the green. Our Junior Golf Christmas Camps are almost here!
So good to have these keen golfers out making the most of some winter sunshine! The aim of the session was to hole more short putts by improving set up, controlling start line and introducing pressure. Well done to Geoff who made it back to 7 feet in our game of Bigfoot!
If you find it hard to get motivated this time of year, try practising with friends to increase your enjoyment and accountability!
Thanks to all of you who responded to Harriet's coaching package deal, now it's the turn of our other amazing PGA Professional, Mark Tompkins. Get a FREE Playing Lesson with any of the below options (Silver, Gold or Platinum) and remember the benefits of committing to a coaching package!
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Now is as good a time to buy a coaching package as any, especially that you're getting a FREE Playing Lesson with any of Harriet's three amazing options!
Great to get some of the Junior Academy out on the course over the weekend. They responded extremely well to the challenges the golf course throws at us, putting on a show of awesome shots, etiquette, teamwork and leadership during some foursomes matchplay! Well done to the winning pair of Felicity and Kavi!
If you'd like to get your children involved in some golfing fun, why not bring them along to the Christmas Camp?
Thank you so much to everyone who answered the questions we sent out recently, we really do appreciate you taking the time. These answers about what matters most to YOU every time you tee it up will help us to create the best experience for you and all our golfers.
And a big congrats to Caroline Bier-Allen who won the lucky draw for a one-month subscription to our Practice Club, we are sure you're going to love getting the most out of your practice sessions!
If you'd still like to make the most of your winter, don't forget about our Winter Programmes! What better way to end the year than knowing that you're well on your way to achieving whatever scoring goal you might have.
Excited to be adding another after school class to the Junior Academy Programme from next year!
Our programme provides the coaching, resources and support juniors need to become confident and competent golfers for life! You can read more about our programme at the link below or feel free to contact me if you would like any more information: harriet@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk
To sign your child up to our Tuesday after school classes click here: https://bit.ly/3QJHvQZ
Congratulations to Emma for reducing her handicap to 36! Having only started playing last Autumn, Emma has progressed really quickly and I'm sure there is plenty more to come.
It's great to see so many golfers sticking to it in these tough winter conditions, but be sure to use your time productively. Whether you're aiming to break 80, break 120 or master a specific shot, make sure you've got a clear plan to achieve your goals.
To join one of our Winter Programmes or group classes, just drop me an email on the button below!
If you’re part of a group of friends shooting scores in the high 80s or early 90s, then you’re all on the edge of a big improvement to your on-course experience. To be shooting those scores, you’re already showing the athletic ability to play this game well.
Don't forget to let us know what matters most to YOU in your personal golfing journey. What matters most to us, is that you have the best experience possible every time you tee it up.
By answering these 6 simple questions, you'll go into the running to win a one-month subscription to our awesome Practice Club.
You don’t need a single par to Break 100. In fact, over 18 holes, carding 9 bogeys and 9 double bogeys gets you to 99. If you’re shooting between 100 and 110, ignoring the par score of every hole is your first step to getting into the 90s.
It was a fantastic turn out for the Halloween camps and awesome to see a variety of ages and experience working so well together!
Despite the weather we were still able to get in plenty of long game, short game and play some holes on the course. As always, there was a competition running through the week which gave the all the games and challenges a nice edge! Everything was played in great spirit and our eventual winners were Jiya and Kavina (for the 2nd time this year!) and Aaron and Lilly!
Well done everyone and looking forward to our final camp of 2023 at Christmas! The Christmas camp is open to juniors aged 6-13 and all abilities are welcome. To get your children involved, follow the link below:
Is this you? The player prone to the infuriating topped shot? Remember two things: 1. Laugh it off, even the very best hit them sometimes. 2. Learn how to lower the chances of it happening again.
Due to some crazy demand, I'll be running an additional Halloween Camp this half term!
As always, all Juniors aged 6+ are welcome to join a great week of golfing fun. There will be long game, short game and putting development, playing on course and plenty of challenges through the week!
Dates: Tuesday 24th-Thursday 26th October Times: 2-5pm Location: Batchworth Park
It's great to be back into the Junior Academy programme and seeing this crazy lot every week again!
Well done to our Golden Ball winners in each class this week - Zoi, Evie and Ashia. They won the award for being super social and friendly when paired with juniors they don't usually play with!
30 golfers and counting. Do you know someone who could be next?
We love growing this beautiful game. And with over 30 new golfers coming through our Learn to Play programme already this year, we think we've found the way to do just that.
Very proud of our Golfsixes Team playing their first ever match v Pinner Hill. The match was played in a great spirit - all the Juniors bringing a top attitude which was commented on by our opponents too!
Alice was awarded the 'Skills for Life' medal as she lost her partner and got paired with a Pinner Hill junior, but took it in her stride with a big smile on her face! The scores were close but Pinner deserving winners on their tricky track!
Thank you to the hosts and our parent helpers. Looking forward to the reverse fixture in a few weeks ??????????
Thinking about your golf game, where would an improvement make the most difference? Not just to your scorecard or your handicap, but to how much you enjoy the game.
What was your best score this summer? How would you feel if you shot that on a regular occasion? How would you feel if you shot an even lower personal best?
From all the golfers we've worked with over the past few years, we know that nothing beats these feelings. And that this is the time of the year to put in the work!
Tell us your scoring goal by clicking the button below. We know we can get you there.
These half day golf schools are perfect for those who would like to improve their game in a small group setting! During the session there will be group discussion and one-one coaching so that you:
- Have a clear understanding of your individual tendencies - Improve technique and skill - Understand how you can use your practice time to make further improvement after the session
Groups will be mixed ability and a maximum of 4 people per session. To join, view the link below:
We have had a wonderful few months of golf here at the Junior Academy, with sensational summer camps and joyful juniors. And now we're even more excited for a new term to start!
Each of you will be able to close your eyes and think of an exquisite golfing moment. Usually that will be the perfect shot, often unexpected, that surprises you AND your playing partners.
We've had an amazing time delivering summer camps over the holidays - seeing some familiar faces and meeting lots of new ones too! The sun came out for our final week and we were able to enjoy long game, short game, putting, playing the course and (of course) some golf rounders!
Each week we run a team competition and our winning pair was Kavina and Jiya - both new golfers to the Academy. Aaron took home the prize for the best etiquette as he displayed outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork throughout.
Well done to all the juniors who have brought such enthusiasm to the Academy over the summer and see you all soon!
We're thrilled that Sunbury Golf Club, a fellow Crown Golf Club, secured the runner-up spot for Venue of the Year at this year's Women in Golf Awards. Their exceptional Learn to Play (LTP) programme breaks down barriers, creating a fun, friendly, and rewarding learning environment for this wonderful game.
We have just 3 spots left in our Mini Camp, specifically designed for children aged 4-7.
During the camp, juniors will learn fundamental golf, movement and life skills through games based activities! To reserve a spot, visit the link below:
Learn to Play Golf - New programme dates now live!
Our Learn to Play programmes have been incredible so far this year - introducing so many new people to golf who are now enjoying a summer out on the course with friends! We would love to deliver that same experience to as many people as possible so have scheduled new Level 1 programmes for September...
If you, or anyone you know would like to learn golf then this is the perfect way to start. Click the relevant link to view dates and book:
Make the most of the last bits of summer and get your kids out on the course! As always, our Junior Golf Summer Camps offer an unforgettable experience with a perfect blend of fun, learning, and camaraderie.
Your child will have a ton of fun, receive top-notch golf coaching and learn invaluable life skills that extend beyond the golf course. Secure your child's spot in our Junior Golf Summer Camp today!
How does your swing look? We want to look at it with you. We don’t want to compare it to Jordan Spieth or Justin Thomas or Tiger Woods. We want to find the small, easy-to-improve areas which if improved, make a big impact on your playing experience.
Due to popular demand, I will be running an additional Junior Camp this summer!
Whether you’re looking to introduce your child to golf, help them develop their current skills or just get them involved in some safe, fun outdoor activities then sign them up for golf camp!!
Juniors will: - Receive expert PGA tuition - Learn new long game, short game and putting skills through games based activities - Play on the golf course - Take part in team activities and challenges to help build life skills and make new friends - Have a chance to win some prizes by competing in individual and team challenges
This camp is open to all juniors aged 6-13 years. All equipment provided. Click the link below to secure your child’s place:
It's been an impressive few weeks for Lesley - she has reduced her handicap index by 3 shots and earned a couple of great competition wins!
Lesley wanted to improve her game this year and knew she would need to conquer her fear of hitting irons to do so. Thanks to her hard work and determination, her confidence is growing and she is starting to hit some well struck iron shots onto the green!
Well done Lesley, looking forward to you continuing your fantastic year on the course!
If I talked about swing fundamentals and goals, most of you would yawn. But the image on the left is the one we most often see. The image on the right is easier to achieve than you might think, and it will produce much better results.
At the end of last year, Aaron challenged himself to score 21 over 3 holes (and therefore earn a promotion to the 6 hole playing group) by the end of summer 2023. It was extremely exciting to hear that he accomplished it last weekend and has already set himself new targets for the summer and beyond!
Well done Aaron, keep up the good work and let's see what the rest of the year brings!
If you need help reaching your goals, or even setting some suitable goals then please get in touch:
I know that some of you doubt your ability to have a great, or even good, golf swing. Some of you seem prepared to live with the playing experience you have. Don’t.
We want to help as many of you as possible have a better playing experience. What would be the improvement that would make the most significant difference? Why not list one or two? But be positive about how you express your goal.
This is the greatest game on the planet. Every shot that feels right is a beautiful experience. Let’s create more of them and the game gets even better.
Check out this amazing shot by Thomas Herring to escape his ‘nemesis’ bunker!
The steep face makes the greenside bunker on the 2nd hole one of the toughest on the course, but Tom made light work of it with this fantastic shot. What's even better was that he followed it up by holing his putt too!
If you find yourself struggling with bunker nightmares, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to offer expert guidance and assistance, helping you overcome any challenges you may face on the course.
Don't miss out on our Level 1 Learn to Play Programme, where you'll dive into the fundamentals of golf, including grip, stance, swing mechanics, and essential techniques.
Or if you're curious about golf but not sure if it's for you? Join our FREE Experience Day! A perfect taster session designed for anyone interested in learning golf. Get a glimpse into the game, meet our expert coaches, and explore our comprehensive programme.
Seize this opportunity to discover the joy of golf and unlock your true potential on the course. Click the button below for more info and book yourself in today!
It’s amazing to see how much progress Milan has made since joining the Academy last year - from driving it further to holing more putts and, most importantly, forging friendships with his fellow junior golfers!
My highlight of the season (so far) for Milan is the ‘3 Hole Record’ he scored in our last Junior Tour event. Alongside this, he has achieved the Golden Ball award for honesty, scored his first bogey on a par 4 and beaten his Dad over 9 holes!
Milan approaches all aspects of golf with real enthusiasm and I know that there will be plenty more on the highlights reel at the end of the year, watch this space…
If you'd like to sign your child up for our Junior Academy or achieve your own milestones and become our next Student of the Summer, contact us today!
Time is running out to find the perfect gift for Dad. But worry not! We have an amazing solution that will bring a smile to his face and elevate his golf game to new heights. It's our exclusive Lesson Gift Card!
Imagine the joy on Dad's face as he receives the opportunity to refine his swing, improve his putting skills, or conquer challenging courses. Our Lesson Gift Card unlocks access to top-notch instructors, great facilities, and invaluable tips to help him achieve his golfing dreams.
Give Dad a gift that combines his passion for golf with an unforgettable learning experience. Get yours today!
Ishbel is still pretty new to golf, having first picked up a club in March, but has progressed so much and already achieved some fantastic milestones! Using the skills challenges and benchmarks within the Learn to Play programme, we’ve been able to record and measure our students’ improvement, and Ishbel's breakthroughs have been clear to see!
Some highlights include: driving the ball over 100 yards, consistently carrying a 7 iron 50 yards, playing 9 holes and even making her first par! Of course, it’s not all been smooth sailing - 3 out of 100 good shots during one range session (Ishbel’s words not mine!) - but her determination to improve means she is well on the way to becoming a confident golfer in less than 6 months!
The best thing about Ishbel’s journey so far is the friendships she has formed and the community of like-minded golfers she has joined, which is exactly what this game is about. We can't wait to see your progress for the rest of summer and beyond. Keep smiling, Ishbel!
If you'd like to achieve more milestones and become our next Student of the Summer, be sure to book yourself into an assessment today!
Want to make this summer break more fun for your kids while also giving yourself some time out? Sign them up to our Junior Golf Summer Camps. This is a safe, outdoor space where your child can play, develop skills and make new friends.
Treat your golf-loving dad to an unforgettable Father's Day with our lesson gift cards. Create lasting memories, strengthen family bonds, and let him improve his game.
Surprise your dad with an unbelievable golf experience. Click the button below and get yours now!
Golf offers healthier versions of two of the most popular activities for kids today: video gaming and social media. Our Junior Golf Summer Camps give children a space to game and socialize without gaming consoles and smartphones.
Do you have any old golf clubs that we can use for our new golfers?
We're excited about the number of new lady golfers that we have coming through the Academy at Batchworth Park and 9 of Herts.
This is a key focus for us as part of the Women in Golf charter for 2023.
We would love to provide our new lady golfers with clubs to use in the first instance and are asking if anyone has any old golf clubs that they are happy to donate then we'd love to take them off your hands!
Please email daniel@9ofhertsgolfacademy.co.uk if you are able to help.
The juniors practiced and improved a whole lot skills, played on the course and even battled it out over a game of golf rounders!!
As always, there were challenges and prizes at stake...The overall winners were Jaydhan and Rayan, while Aaron claimed the prize for displaying the best attitude and etiquette.
If you'd like to get your kids involved in golf over the summer, then please get in touch or follow the links below for dates:
Elevate your golf game with our exclusive day-long coaching session led by your Batchworth Park PGA Professional.
Spend the morning receiving personalized instruction for three hours, followed by a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, take your newly acquired skills onto the golf course for a delightful 9-hole experience. We'll analyze your technique, provide valuable insights, and help you unlock the secrets to a consistent and powerful game.
Limited spaces available, so reserve your spot now and embark on a journey to become a better golfer.
Dates & time: Monday 26th June | 9am-4pm Monday 24th July | 9am-4pm
Summertime is the perfect time for children to fall in love with golf. But it’s not as simple as bringing them to the course. When they’re here, it should be fun and engaging. Our Junior Golf Summer Camps tick all the boxes.
Don't miss out on our Junior Half-Term Golf Camp starting next week! Register now to secure your child's spot in this exciting opportunity. Led by our expert coaches, the camp offers fun games, friendly competition, and the chance to make lasting friendships. Suitable for kids of all ages and skill levels alike.
Spaces are filling up fast, so click the button below and give your child an unforgettable golfing experience they'll treasure.
Along with our 'skills' focus, we have a 'whole child' focus each week within the Junior classes. This helps juniors grow and develop as people as well as golfers! The juniors who display the best life skills in our focus area are awarded the Golden Ball...
Well done to this weekend's winners: Kavi, Ella and Charlie who showed outstanding communication skills to claim the Golden Ball!
Are you tired of hearing "I'm bored" during school breaks? Do you want to give your kids an unforgettable experience that combines outdoor fun, skill development, and a healthy dose of friendly competition? Look no further! Our Half Term Junior Golf Camps are here!
Are three-putts ruining your scorecard? Turn threes into twos and not only will your scores come tumbling down, you’ll also move from struggles to excitement!
Our May Half Term Golf Camp for juniors is a fun and supportive environment for young golfers of all levels.
Led by our experienced PGA Professionals, this camp will help your children to improve their technique, learn new skills, and build confidence on the course, all the while having massive amounts of fun and making new friends.
If you're looking for a way to keep your child active and engaged during the school break, look no further than our May Half Term Golf Camp for juniors!
Great start to this year's Girls Golf Rocks programme!
We've got a fantastic group for this year's programme - a nice mix of brand new golfers, some regulars and Jasmine, our Young Ambassador, who has volunteered to help me run the programme!
Well done to Summer for displaying the most positive energy and being awarded the golden ball this week.
If you'd like to get your daughter into golf, then there are plenty of opportunities including our girls' camps this summer!
A reliable short game is the glue that holds a round together. Get up and down a couple more times each round and not only will your game be on the up and up, but you’ll have a lot more fun and probably impress your playing partners too!
Well done to Milan who scored the lowest 3 hole score in our bank holiday Junior Academy Event and the the lowest of the season so far! Milan now jumps to the top of the Order of Merit, where points are gained for golf course scores as well as displaying good etiquette.
If you'd like to get your children involved in any Junior events, then click the link below to see what's coming up or please get in touch!
The best way to set up more scoring opportunities on your approach is to find more fairways from the tee. Other than it being easier to play from the fairway, it’s also so satisfying to walk off the tee and onto the short grass knowing that’s where you’ll stay. We want you to experience that satisfaction more often.
Spring has sprung and it's time to embrace the longer, (hopefully) sunnier days and use them as an opportunity to take your game to the next level! We have some exciting programmes and events for all ages and abilities coming up, so be sure to check them out below and book yourself, your family, friends and loved ones in!
This year, for the first time, our Juniors will be participating in the Golfsixes League! For anyone who hasn't seen this great format, check out the details here:
I am looking for volunteers to be the point of contact (if I am unable to attend). This will include general management of the team, setting up the course (for home fixtures) and submitting the scores at the close of play. If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours of your time to help out, or want to know more before committing, please get in touch with me.
Introducing our Level 2 Learn to Play Golf programme, designed for all of you golfers who have already learned the basics of the game and are looking to improve your skills and confidence on the course.
Are you looking for a new and exciting way to stay active and challenge yourself both physically and mentally? Have you or anyone you know ever considered taking up golf but haven't had the chance to give it a try yet? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Well done Emma on an amazing 9 hole personal best of 55, including a par and a BIRDIE!
Emma only started learning last Autumn, so it’s amazing to see how far she has progressed during such a short time and great to see her enthusiasm rewarded!
If you're looking to learn golf in a relaxed, social environment and meet other learners then our adult Learn to Play programmes are the perfect way to do this. Sign up via the link below or contact me for more details.
Cleanly struck tee shots are the ticket to turning more par 3s into scoring opportunities. And what you do before taking the shot plays a big part in the quality of your strike.
We took advantage of the lovely weather, spending time on the range, short game area, putting green and the course.
Well done to Jaydhan - overall winner of the week, Thomas for claiming ‘nearest to the Easter Egg challenge,’ while Musa Ali and Isabel both played 6 holes for the first time.
Camps are the perfect way to introduce juniors to golf or develop their skills whilst having lots of fun! To sign up, follow the link below:
Pleased to announce that we are hosting another Girls Golf Rocks programme this year!
This is a great England Golf initiative, designed to provide more opportunity for girls to learn golf in a fun and inclusive environment. The 6 week block of coaching is open to girls aged 5-16 years - there is no dress code, no equipment needed and no prior experience needed.
Great fun taking this Learn to Play group out and introducing them to the course! After just 3 lessons, they were able to play a Texas Scramble format from 150 yards. They all hit some lovely shots and, despite the rain, were still smiling at the end!
If you or your friends would like to learn golf in a relaxed and welcoming environment, then please get in touch with me: harriet@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk.
We've had some great fun at our Junior Camps this week at Batchworth Park, and are now looking forward to our camps at 9 of Herts next week with new coach, Advanced PGA Professional, Daniel Fitzsimmons.
Book your children in for some fun and expert coaching from Daniel:
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Club selection can be the difference between a hitting the green to set up a birdie chance and missing the green to set up a tough up and down. Let's make sure you turn more par 3s into scoring opportunities!
Shout out to Vian for being awarded the golden ball for a second time this month! This week it was awarded to the junior in each class who displayed the best teamwork. Winners from our older classes were Thomas Christian and Charlie Hall - well done boys!
Last week, we spoke about the importance of knowing your best and average yardage for every club in your bag. And when it comes to par 3s, there are three more yardages to consider if you want to make your own luck and hit more greens.
One of Aaron's tendencies is to hit high / heel strikes with his driver which results in a big loss of distance. This week his challenge was to score 20 points from 10 shots - as you can see, he avoided the -5 strike completely and ripped a couple out the middle to complete the challenge in 8 shots!
Not only did this make him very happy, but it also developed his understanding of how his swing patterns, strike and ball flights are related. Great work Aaron, looking forward to some awesome golf this season!
We have lots of opportunities for juniors at the Academy, including our Easter camp next week - perfect for juniors aged 6+ . Please get in touch or book through the link below:
Looking for a way to get your kids off their screens and onto the green this Easter? Our junior golf camp is the perfect solution!
Through fun and interactive games, your kids will learn the ins and outs of golf, as well as develop skills like teamwork, sportsmanship, and patience (hey, they'll need it for those tricky shots). With our experienced instructors and top-notch facilities, your kids are guaranteed to have a swinging good time.
So don't let your kids be a birdie on the couch this Easter - sign them up for our junior golf camp!
Another good week of Junior Academy classes - this week we were focussing on chipping, experimenting with different clubs to understand how different lofts can change flight.
As always there were some great shots, but we had one stand out - a chip in from Felicity! Well done, fantastic work Felicity!
If you'd like to get your children involved, be sure to check out the upcoming Easter Camp which is a brilliant way for children to try golf for their first time or to spend the week developing their skills!
You’ve probably heard that famous saying: “The more I practise, the luckier I get.” But we’d take that even further to say that it’s not just how much you practise, but how you practise.
Setting up a scoring opportunity on your approach is about more than making good impact with the right club. Use the power of observation to make your own luck and maybe you’ll get even closer to the pin.
There was lots to celebrate for our Junior Academy this week, with so many putting challenges completed!
Shout outs to Milan, Bonnie, Ella, Evie, Isabel, Vian and Adam for improving on their 'short putting' and achieving additional levels for their folders!
To find out more about the opportunities available for junior golfers, please get in touch: harriet@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk
We’ve got an opportunity to improve your performance
A consistent address is one of the foundations of a reliable, repeatable swing. Have you got specific address cues for your setup with every club in your bag? If not, we’ve got an opportunity to improve your performance and playing experience from tee to green!
Well done Amit for shooting a PB last weekend! After struggling with long irons and driver, Amit has made a couple of really good improvements to his swing and only missed 1 fairway on the way to his lowest score ever off the whites!
Looking for added driving distance and bragging rights over your playing partners? Improving your posture helps increase your shoulder turn, so you can achieve your distance potential!
Alfie only started learning to play golf a few weeks ago but is already loving the game!
His first time out on the course, he took the tiger line and hit this amazing pitch over the bunker and onto the green! Well done Alfie, looking forward to seeing you play loads more awesome shots this year.
If you, or anyone you know, would like to learn a new skill in a fun, friendly and sociable environment then please get in touch or have a look at the programmes by clicking the button below. :
Last chance to get your kids signed up for our February Junior Camps next week! Only 4 spots left!
This is a great way to get them into golf or to kickstart their season. With games, friendly competitions, new friends and a ton of new things waiting to be learned, your young ones are bound to have a ball!
Monday morning shout out to Sarah for making her FIRST EVER BIRDIE and winning her competition last week!
It's brilliant to see her commitment to playing and attending Practice Clubs through the winter paying off... Well done Sarah, looking forward to seeing you enjoy the rewards this season :D
The weekly Practice Clubs are a great way to keep your short game sharp and learn to enjoy practice! To join in, follow the link below:
By now you've seen our Learn to Play programmes starting next month which is the perfect, fun and friendly pathway for you to get into this great game.
However, if you or anyone you know are still unsure, why not join our Free Taster session on 8 February? We'll introduce you to the coach who is taking the progamme where they'll show you the ropes and chat about how this journey will be beneficial specifically to YOU!
Click the button below to join the session. We can't wait!
I'll be hosting a series of coaching and playing experiences this year, where you'll be able to spend a full day improving your skills and testing them out on the course! The format will be:
Morning session - improving full swing, short game and putting technique Rest and recap - lunch in the clubhouse Afternoon session - playing the course
There are only 4 places available, so be sure to book your place here:
Behind every fairway and green in regulation is a clubface set square to the target. Do this more often and you will raise your game and lower your scores!
Well done to Zoi, who was on the course for her first time, Kavi who played his first ever bunker shot, Thomas for his crucial holed putt on the 2nd and Milan for his 'best ever drive on the course!'
Most importantly, we all had a great time out there - I think the photo speaks for itself!
Our next event is coming up in the February half term and there are still a few spaces left so be sure to get your kids booked in for some half term fun!
Too many putts can be the difference between a memorable round and one to forget. When it comes to putting, less is more. And if you want to shave strokes and have more fun on the greens, we’ll need to start with some key basics.
I challenged Louis to see how close he could get to the sweet spot... it was pretty close! I was so excited I cut his head out of the photo - sorry Louis, but awesome ball striking well done!
Spraying your club face with some athlete's foot spray and then hitting 10 shots is a great way to check your strike location. This can reveal so much about your swing tendencies. If you want to strike it like Louis, get in touch:
Our Learn to Play programme looks to make the learning process as simple (and FUN) as possible, and breaks down the traditional barriers associated with the game.
We are also running a FREE Taster session, where you can come and see what all the fuss is about! Join our Taster by clicking the button below, or sign up for the programme immediately further down.
Find YOUR secret to more confidence and consistency
Being a confident and skilful chipper doesn’t only make the game loads more fun, it’ll also transform your scorecard. Make mastering the chip shot your new year’s resolution and let us help you achieve it.
February Half Term Camp - Book your child's place now
Looking forward to the first junior camp of 2023 in the February Half Term!
Whether your child is new to golf or course experienced, this camp is a great way to help them develop a whole host of golf, movement and life skills. To join the fun, follow the link below:
Learning new skills whilst making lifelong friends, that's what junior golf is all about! We're very excited for our 2023 junior programming to kick off with the February Junior Camp.
Tired of those pulled or pushed iron shots ruining your birdie chances? Want to play more stress-free golf and enjoy more satisfaction on your approach to the green? If you answered “yes”, then the first step is for us to make sure you’re squaring your irons at impact.
Great to kick off a new year of Practice Clubs with these dedicated golfers, learning how to overcome those tricky winter lies around the green!
If (like most people) you're struggling to get motivated to play golf in these conditions, then join our weekly Practice Clubs and commit to getting your game on track ahead of the season! Book via the link below or contact me directly for details:
How many fairways do you generally hit each round? What number are you chasing? Spending more time in the fairways is possible with an effective and repeatable swing.
Arthur has worked hard (and smart) since starting a programme in September. It's not always easy to commit to a long term plan, but he has been patient, trusted the process and is now starting to see the rewards!
Of course, there is far more to golf than hitting 'positions,' but these images are too good not to share. The true evidence is in his ball flight though - stronger, more consistent strikes and a tighter dispersion!
Great work Arthur, can't wait to see you go from strength to strength in 2023!
If you're ready to improve your golf, please get in touch and we can discuss the best way for you to do this.
The snow melted and the sun came out for our final junior camp of the year which made for a fantastic couple of days with this group! We played everything from golf rounders to limbo lob to putting boules...Already looking forward to kicking off again in February!
Get your kids involved by contacting me or booking through the link: https://bit.ly/3WaU9IV
Get in touch for your last minute Christmas vouchers
With the postal strikes and snow disrupting pre Christmas plans, I've had a few of you looking for last minute gifts! The good news is that we have a whole range of coaching vouchers available - all of which can be sent directly to you or the lucky recipient via email.
If you're still searching for the perfect gift then visit the coaching store on the link below or get in touch with me:
Whether 2022 was another year in your lifelong journey with golf or the year that you started out, thank you for choosing to share it with us! We’ve enjoyed it immensely and look forward to seeing you all back out there in 2023.
We had a fantastic Christmas Party at Puttshack yesterday, celebrating an awesome year with our juniors! Of course, we’ve had loads of memorable moments during the year, but our overall prizewinners for 2022 are:
Charlotte Kingman - most Golden Ball awards Grace Gordon - Playing Series runner up Thomas Christian - Playing Series winner
We’ve got some big plans for next year, including social roll ups and entering the Golfsixes League, so super excited to see the juniors develop. As always, our aim is to spread the fun of golf to as many kids as we can! So, if you'd like to get your kids involved then we'd love to hear from you.
Thank you to all the juniors and parents for making 2022 a great one!
A ‘kinetic chain’ of joints and muscles extends from your ankles to shoulders. When that chain is strong, your energy transfer is better, and your swing is more powerful and consistent. But one weak link can cause a breakdown. That’s why mobility matters.
At the start of the year, Michael was struggling with his golf; really low on confidence and not getting any enjoyment from the game - we’ve all been there!
Now, I’m so pleased to report a complete transformation! Michael has worked very hard over the season to overcome his fears and is like a new player - comfortable, confident, enjoying golf and making plans for next season! Well done Michael, I’m so proud of your progress and looking forward to 2023!
Our monthly 1-1 programme has really made all the difference. We are able to assess where your game is at currently, create a personalised plan just for you and then put that plan into action. This leads to the most improvement and the HAPPIEST golfers.
If you'd like to start your own 1-on-1 programme and become a happier, more confident golfer next year, get in touch. 2023 is going to be great!
Looking for the perfect gift this festive season? Are you or someone you know struggling with an aspect of their game? Or looking for all-round improvement?
Look no further. Our lesson gift cards are here to help you solve those dilemmas. Click the button below and enjoy that rewarding feeling of knowing your golf game is going to bring you a whole lot more satisfaction in 2023!
We know that increasing your smash factor by just 0.05 can add 10 metres to your tee shots. But did you know that increasing your pelvic mobility can help you actually hit that smash factor more consistently?
Your golf swing has more power potential than you think. To develop that power, you need a strong foundation of mobility. How mobile are you? A swing assessment can tell us a lot.
Our Christmas Camp is just around the corner and it’s going to be lots of fun for all involved!
Whether your kids want to develop their skills or want to try golf for the first time, then joining the camp in the Christmas holidays is a great way to do this! There are only a couple of spaces left so get them booked in via the link below:
Our Christmas Camp is just around the corner and it’s going to be lots of fun for all involved!
Whether your kids want to develop their skills or want to try golf for the first time, then joining the camp in the Christmas holidays is a great way to do this! There are only 4 places left so be sure to book them in by dropping me an email:
You will no doubt receive a ton of marketing messages today with "unbelievable deals and discounts". This might lead to a lot of needless spending on items that won't necessarily bring lasting satisfaction to your life.
We'd however like to offer you the opportunity to INVEST IN HAPPINESS.
Those unbeatable feelings of watching the ball soar further than ever before or disappearing into the cup from a long-range putt. That feeling of confidence standing over a chip or in the bunker knowing you'll get it out the first time. These are the investments that we'd like to offer you this Black Friday.
If you'd like to invest in your own, or someone else's happiness this festive season, get them a lesson gift card. There are numerous different offers up for grabs and you can even customise your own. Click the button below and make someone's year! We'd however like to offer you the opportunity to INVEST IN HAPPINESS.
Those unbeatable feelings of watching the ball soar further than ever before or disappearing into the cup from a long-range putt. That feeling of confidence standing over a chip or in the bunker knowing you'll get it out the first time. These are the investments that we'd like to offer you this Black Friday.
If you'd like to invest in your own, or someone else's happiness this festive season, get them a lesson gift card. There are numerous different offers up for grabs and you can even customise your own. Click the button below and make someone's year!" />
A more enjoyable golfing experience isn’t only about improving your swing. Simply making better choices has a positive impact. We’re here to help you with both.
With all the deals flying around this week, we can't think of a better gift than that of a better golf game.
The joy this brings, along with the memories made from shooting your personal best, breaking 100 or just being confident to get out of the bunker first time, is priceless!
Our gift cards are the perfect gift for friends, family or even yourself! Give the gift of better golf this festive season.
A more enjoyable golfing experience isn’t only about improving your swing. Simply making better choices has a positive impact. We’re here to help you with both.
Excited to introduce a brand new ladies programme from January!
The programme will provide a fun and relaxed environment for ladies to enjoy learning and socialising through coaching clinics, practice sessions and social events.
If you would like to join a fun, supportive golfing community then I'd love you to get in touch:
Negotiating a golf course successfully is about weighing up risk versus reward. Knowing your dispersion patterns enables you to adjust your aim, so you can minimise the risk of going out of bounds and reap the rewards of staying in play.
Well done to Thomas for his awesome 3 hole PB! Playing from a 60% tee, which is appropriate to his ability, we’ve been able to spend more time out on the course exploring and learning to overcome the challenges this brings.
If you are keen to improve your golf over winter, but not sure where to start, join an on-course assessment! We'll play a few holes to assess where and how you can make the biggest improvements and easiest wins. There are 4 places available, so sign up via the link below:
When you think of golf’s scariest shots, what usually comes to mind is the drive on a tight fairway, the approach over a water hazard, the deep greenside bunker and the fairway wood off the deck. But there aren’t any gremlins lying in wait on the green, right?...
Great to take this fantastic group out on the course for their first time! After just 5 weeks, they’re now able to play on the course from 100 yards and are all steadily progressing through the Learn to Play pathway. Excited to see them take the next steps in their journey!
If you're interested in learning golf, or know someone who would like to get into the game, we're now taking bookings for the 2023 Learn to Play classes! Click the link to find out more:
Hitting a successful approach shot is tough enough when there’s smooth fairway surrounding the green. Add water to the mix and “tough” can easily morph into “scary”.
You’ve split the fairway on a long par 4 and the green is in sight, albeit a long way away. You know that when you strike your fairway wood well, it has the distance to get you there. But you don’t strike it well very often...
If you’d like your child to learn new skills, be in with a chance of winning some prizes and have lots of fun then get them involved in the Halloween Camp!
This camp is perfect for children aged 6-14 and all abilities are welcome. We only have 3 spaces left, so be quick to reserve their place:
Your opening tee shot can be quite a nervy moment, even during a solo 9-holes when the course is quiet. But what about those Saturday mornings when the tee sheet is jam-packed and the clubhouse is full? Does that moment fill you with dread? It doesn’t have to.
When Michael came for his first lesson, he was scared to hit his driver, only used his irons and confessed he wasn't really enjoying golf!
Just a couple of months later I was so pleased to see him out on the course and bombing drives down the fairway at will! It’s amazing how much difference a small improvement can do for confidence - it's going to be great to see him enjoying his golf over winter now.
If you’re in need of help please get in touch about the Winter Programmes which will get you enjoying your golf again!
To help you keep your game as sharp as possible over the winter, I will be running weekly Practice Clubs again! These supervised practice sessions will be structured, but relaxed, ensuring you make the most of your practice time over the winter period.
What's more, you can attend UNLIMITED sessions with a Winter Pass! Book your place through the link below or contact me to find out more about the sessions or Winter Pass.
Anyone who is keen to practice with more purpose is welcome!
We’re looking for 6 to 12 golfers to start a shared journey. From the 90s to 80s or 80s to the 70s on your scorecard. We want you to be the master of many golfing skills.
It's that time of the year again where your kids will be having a scarily good time at our Halloween Camp! These camps are all about giving juniors the opportunity to play golf, learn new skills, make friends and have loads of FUN!
Well done Archie for completing your latest challenge out on the course - scoring 6 from 150 yards!
We believe in giving all ages and abilities the opportunity to play the course as it helps skill transference, increases opportunities for social engagement, plus a whole lot more benefits!
We have lots of on course coaching and playing opportunities coming up for both juniors and adults. Have a look at the links below or contact me for more information.
Thinking about your golf game, where would an improvement make the most difference? Not just to your scorecard or your handicap, but to how much you enjoy the game.
This week we’re celebrating Emma, one of our fantastic Academy graduates!
Emma came for her first ever lesson last summer and hasn’t looked back since! Alongside her lessons and practice, Emma played on the golf course regularly which helped her improve, build confidence and meet other golfers.
Fast forward just one year and Emma has already gained her official handicap! This is an amazing achievement, well done Emma.
If you know someone who would like to learn or improve in a relaxed group, then one of these programmes could be perfect:
We're looking for a few member volunteers that can help facilitate a weekly playing event for new golfers and/or junior golfers. In return, a lead volunteer will be hosted at next year's BMW Championship at Wentworth for an enjoyable day watching the world's best battle it out!
Each of you will be able to close your eyes and think of an exquisite golfing moment. Usually that will be the perfect shot, often unexpected, that surprises you AND your playing partners.
Families spending time in a peaceful outdoor environment - this photo is the perfect example of what golf can offer!
Lisha was the last of the family to start learning, only picking up a club last summer. Now, she is confident playing 9 holes so it was a pleasure to take her and Louis out on the course together this weekend!
P.S This photo was taken after Louis made a par and then Lisha holed her birdie putt! I’m looking forward to seeing them take on Guang and Max (the other half of the family!)
If you're interested in getting your family involved, email me:
It’s been an amazing summer full of enthusiastic golfers - we've had lots of new golfers, who are now addicted to the game, and plenty of familiar faces honing their skills. This week we’ve been picking out some of the highlights from our younger golfers...
However, it's been impossible to choose the shot of the summer - there was a 210 yard drive from Ollie, a birdie on the 16th from Anaiya and Emilia and a slam dunk chip in from Jacob! As always, the tasks and challenges were met with loads of enthusiasm and fantastic sportsmanship.
A fun-filled 10-week journey that will take you from amateur to aficionado. Under expert guidance, you'll cover everything you need to be able to book a round with your mates on the weekend and show them a thing or two.
Our next Learn to Play Programmes are just around the corner and I can't wait to introduce more people to the game of golf!
If you (or anyone you know) would like to develop the skills and confidence to tackle the golf course and form friendships along the way, then we'd love to have you in the programme! It's perfect for completely new golfers as well as those returning to the game needing a confidence boost.
If you're still unsure about learning golf, turn the volume up and enjoy this video of Anna (one of our Spring graduates) reacting to her brilliant shot!
An effective pre-shot routine is one of the main building blocks of a solid golf game. It’ll make you feel more confident and give you a more stable foundation to deal with tricky situations.
We've had lots of juniors enjoying their golf this summer, bringing a fantastic energy to the club. Whether they're new to the game or developing their skills, there is so much fun to be had!
If you'd like to get your children involved, be sure to sign them up to one of Summer Camps through the link below - be quick as there are just 2 spaces left!
Selecting a club, executing the shot and hitting your target is an extremely satisfying experience. By using data about your game – like your dispersion pattern – correctly, we can add more satisfying moments like this to your playing experience.
Check out Munir holing out for par on the 3rd hole… This was his first time on the course and only his 4th golf lesson! Looking forward to a fun journey ahead...
Please get in touch if you'd like to improve your golf or introduce your friends to this great game: harriet@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk
See the world (or golf course) in a whole new light
A consistent pre-shot routine won’t only help you to keep more tee shots in play, it will also add more clarity, confidence and consistency to your overall game.
This week, we're joining England Golf to celebrate the successes of women and girls in golf!
First up, we have some of our Improver Group... After starting learning last summer, they have experienced both the frustrations and fulfilment that golf brings, but are loving every step of their journey. They now enjoy playing the golf course regularly and have just competed in their first tournament!
If you have an inspirational story, please share it with me or England Golf:
We love the par 18 challenge. It’s a great benchmark of your wedge play and putting. And once we know your score, we’re able to create a much more effective short game improvement plan for you. But what score is the benchmark for you?
There are still a few spaces left in our upcoming Girls Camp, taking place from the 15th-17th August.
If you are looking to get your daughter into golf or develop her game then this is the perfect way to do it! There will be lots of games and activities designed to introduce the fundamentals of golf in a fun and engaging way whilst making new friends!
Delighted for Caroline that she came in with 45 points in her last round! Some small improvements to short game and putting have resulted in much improved scoring and a big boost of confidence. Congratulations on a brilliant round Caroline, keep it up!
If you need help around the greens, then the next Masterclass on the 9th August will be perfect for you. There are 2 spaces left and you can book through the link below:
There are few golf shots more satisfying than a crisply struck pitch that hops and stops next to the hole. To help you hit more of these shots, we’ll need to take a look at how balanced you are.
Here's where they'll learn to play like their heroes
What a weekend of golf! The unbelievable atmosphere and traditions of the Old Course. Tiger's ovation on his final hole on Friday. Rory holing out from the bunker on 10 on Saturday. Then Cam Smith's magic on and around the greens to bring home the Claret Jug on Sunday. It was everything you could have asked for from a major at the home of golf.
As we come to the end of summer term, we’re celebrating the improvement all the juniors have made as well as some stand out highlights of the year so far!
We measure each junior’s improvement across all skills and course play and, in total, the juniors have completed over 200 challenges so far this year! Special mentions go to:
-Johnny Price and Grace Gordon for achieving their driving level 3 -Johnny Price, Krishna Rajesh and Elliot Lesser for achieving their level 4 in short putting -Thomas Christian is our youngest junior to achieve his level 3 for putting scoring
In the on course Playing Series, Rohan Kotecha and Grace Gordon are tied for the lead in the Order of Merit with 4 events left to play!
Next term, we’ll have our weekly classes, monthly playing events and a trip to the BMW Championship to look forward to!
If you would like to get your children involved in the Academy, we have a final few spaces left in our summer camps and are scheduling additional weekly classes from the Autumn Term. You can view the dates here:
When you need to get up and down, the type of shot you play will depend on your lie and distance from the green. But identifying the shot is only half the job, you’ll also need to choose the right club.
After her best round ever last month, Rue has gone and scored 44 points around a course she has never played before!
Rue put this down to a combination of improved driving, chipping and bunker play. However, despite scoring so well, she said there is still room for improvement because she blobbed a hole after a 'stupid error in course management!' Love that attitude.
Well done Rue, can't wait to see your handicap to come tumbling down this summer!
The Tour average for greens hit in regulation is just under 70%. For mid-handicap amateurs, it’s about 20%. When you’re hitting one out of five greens, being able to get up and down in two shots (scramble) is essential.
When Andrew first came to the Academy, his goal was simple: 'play without embarrassing myself, shoot comfortably under 100 and maybe my kids won't laugh at me so much!' In scoring terms, this meant knocking 10-15 shots off his score.
I am pleased to say that goal has been well and truly eclipsed as Andrew is now consistently shooting in the mid 90s!
It's great to reflect on the last few months and see the incredible progress that Andrew has made. By focussing on specific areas and trusting the process, his hard work is really paying off.
As some of you already know, I am heading back up to St Andrews to coach for a couple of weeks this summer.
I only have a few coaching spaces available before I go, but my diary is open for August so you can get booked in ahead of time! Use the link below to book:
What an afternoon for the Junior and Adult Competition!
A fantastic afternoon was had by all involved in the inaugural Junior Adult Competition! The format was 9 holes greensomes stableford - one junior and one adult member. Juniors played an adapted length course and rules where appropriate which ensured that even our youngest juniors could participate!
We had an amazing turn out, so a massive thank you to Club Captain Sean and all the members who helped to make it a memorable experience for the juniors. Well done to all the juniors who played some lovely golf and, more importantly, displayed perfect etiquette! However, we could only have one winning team...Congratulations to Thomas Christian and Matt Parkinson for their impressive score of 23 points!
This event really showed what golf is about and we want to share it with as many people as possible! If you know any juniors who would like to join in any of the Academy classes or events, send me a message:
harriet@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk
And, if you're still unsure about how much fun you'll have, be sure to follow our Instagram page for all the brilliant photos and videos @batchworthparkgolfacademy
Golf doesn’t have to be a game played over four or five hours or even 18 or 9 holes. You can have a competition with 3 friends in 45 minutes before or after your day starts or ends. A Par 18 Challenge is a great benchmark to track your greenside skill.
I was delighted when Rue told me that she'd shot her best score in 3 years!
In her own words, 'my approach shots were a thing of beauty!!' Rue has shown incredible determination to get back to her best after an enforced break from golf, so it's great to see her playing the golf I know she's capable of!
Well done Rue, looking forward to many more beautiful approaches :D
With Father's Day on Sunday, we'll be sure he'll be glued to the US Open and thinking about how he will take on the course in the weeks to come. This is the perfect opportunity to get him an improved golf game to say thank you for being an awesome dad!
Our gift cards can be made to any amount and customised with a special message to make your dad feel extra special this Sunday!
A short-game coaching guru once analysed thousands of regular golfers and determined that the average length of the final shot to the green was 19 yards.
It's US Open week! With all the buzz around the golfing world lately, this promises to be another exciting week for golf. But closer to home for all of us, it's Father's Day on Sunday! Out of all the gifts, we know a better golf game is always welcomed with open arms.
Had a great time introducing this fantastic group of ladies to golf! Our Learn to Play programme is about developing the skills and confidence to tackle the golf course and forming friendships along the way. It's amazing what can be achieved in such a short space of time and I'm excited to see these ladies enjoy a long summer on the course!
If you, or someone you know would like to learn skills that will last a lifetime, please get in touch or sign up to the next programme here https://bit.ly/3NthrWn
1 game. 2 Scorecards. Multiple ways to play better golf
You probably know that the final number on your scorecard has more to do with your performance with a few clubs at the bottom of your bag: your wedges and putter.
We have been receiving so many messages lately from happy golfers! This week we have another fantastic result to report... Jennifer claiming a Nearest the Pin prize!
Jennifer was nervous about teeing off in front of a crowd, especially as the only woman in the field. However, she rose to the challenge and hit her 7 wood to 4 feet to win the Near Pin competition!
Be sure to let us know if you have a success to shout about, or if you need some help getting those wins!
We have been receiving so many messages lately from happy golfers! This week we have another fantastic result to report...Jennifer claiming a Nearest the Pin prize!
Jennifer was nervous about teeing off in front of a crowd, especially as the only woman in the field. However, she rose to the challenge and hit her 7 wood to 4 feet to win the Near Pin competition!
Be sure to let us know if you have a success to shout about, or if you need some help getting those wins!
The quickest way to lower scores is with a sharp short game. Luckily for you, June is all about mastering your short game technique.
There are many shots you can play around the green, depending on your situation. In the video below, we discuss the difference between a pitch and a chip, and when you should use these different shots.
If you like what you see and want to learn more about all the other short game shots you can play, be sure to join our Pitch It Closer Masterclass on Tuesday 14 June. Spots are limited so be sure to book your spot by clicking on the button below!
Great to hear about another handicap cut for Academy student David. David has worked hard to reduce his destructive slice and is now reaping the rewards! Much more consistent scoring and cutting 3 shots off his handicap this year has been worth the work!
If you're keen to get your handicap on a downward trend, please get in touch so we can discuss the best way to help you!
You can’t fight the laws of ball flight. The result of your swing path and the face angle at contact is going to determine how your golf ball behaves. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3sbpBKf
Another fantastic result to tell you about today...Neena Soni was the Ladies Spring Meeting medal winner with an unbelievable round of nett 66 - well done Neena, keep up the brilliant golf!
If you'd like to shoot lower scores and get more enjoyment on the course then please get in touch, I'd love to help!
Go on a journey where the grass is short and hazards are distant
Most golfers shooting above 90 are struggling with the ball going right (for right-handers). If that’s you, hitting the ball straighter, or even with a gentle draw, gets you on a better journey.
Jacob graduated from the Academy in March and has achieved his first official handicap in less than 2 months! And it doesn't stop there... his qualifying cards were so good he is now the proud owner of a 17 handicap...amazing!
If you need help with your golf, send me a message and we can build you a plan that will set you on the right path to achieving your goals.
Shooting below 85 or even near to that number is very difficult if your first move on the downswing takes your hands “outside the line” (that’s a technical term we use to describe the relationship between your swing and the plane).
By getting your child into golf at an early age, they'll be making new friendships that could last a lifetime. However, one of the biggest bonuses for your family is the enormous opportunity that it creates for some quality family time throughout the generations.
Huge congratulations to Alison for winning her first trophy of the year!
Alison has always been strong in match play and stableford, but a couple of bad holes seemed to spoil the medal rounds. She has worked really hard to improve her course strategy and keep the big numbers off the card, so it's amazing to see her shoot under handicap in a big club stroke play event!
Well done Alison...can't wait to see you cut your handicap this year!
Last time out, if too many holes were spoiled right from the off, by a slice or big fade off the tee that results in you being in the rough or trees, then the good news is that it's often an easier fix than you think.
We've all been there. When you fall in love with the game and have the basics nailed down, but don't know what the next step might be. Booking a round at the course might seem a bit daunting.
Never fear, that's why we're here. Our Ladies Improver Programme is designed to help you transfer your skills from the range to the course, so that you are able to take on the course with CONFIDENCE!
You'll meet some amazing other ladies of similar ability, learn a ton of different on-course situations and definitely have some laughs in between.
Join us on Thursdays from 10.30am - 12pm starting on 5 May to get your golfing journey kickstarted to a whole new level!
There’s nothing like some healthy, fun competition to develop your skills. That’s why we love the par-18 challenge. It’s the perfect way to make short-game practice time with a friend or family member more fun and more effective.
Golf is so much more social than so many other sports. It's also a great way to keep healthy and active, without placing a lot of strain on the body. And we all know how satisfaction and pure elation of hitting a great shot.
Well done to Junior member Eva George, who played in her first ever tournament over the Easter holidays! Eva competed in the British Golf Junior Tour at Wellingborough, playing 9 holes of stroke play from the red tees.
This is an exciting milestone for Eva, who only started playing golf 18 months ago. Keep up the good work Eva, looking forward to seeing what the summer brings you!
We have so many opportunities for junior golfers this summer! Whether they're completely new and looking to give golf a try, or if they're golf course ready - contact me to get involved!
We see so many golfers, across the skills spectrum, who live with more greenside anxiety and higher scores than they should. But it doesn’t have to be this way, there’s so much fun on offer around the greens.
Looking forward to introducing more ladies to golf in the next Learn to Play Golf programme! I have 3 spaces remaining in the upcoming Monday evening class, starting 9th May at 5pm.
If you, or any friends, would like to learn golf this summer then please get in touch or book your place here: https://bit.ly/3s0ozQ8
The average golfer hits 3 to 6 greens in regulation per round. That means up to 15 holes per round will probably require a wedge shot within 40 yards. That’s why it’s good to get into the habit of regularly playing 9 holes of 40-yard golf.
Spend time in the fresh air, make new friends, exercise, challenge yourself and MUCH more!
There are plenty of great reasons to play golf and our Learn to Play programme is the perfect way to start your golfing journey! It will give you all the confidence you need to tackle the course.
Our next programmes are starting in May so, if you, or any of your non golfing friends are interested, please get in touch: harriet@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk. You can also book a place directly: https://bit.ly/37etIxx
Apart from great programming that you can read more about further below in this mail, Harriet loves developing relationships with her students over time. They can then work together to achieve the students' goals, as well as helping everyone to have some fun and learn in a group environment.
From tee to green, these opportunities will make you more keen
We believe every golfer – regardless of skill level – can improve their playing experience. The trick to helping you play better golf in the future, is having as clear a picture as possible of where you are right now.
Our Academy Membership is all about helping you gain confidence and starting you on a path to becoming a full member at the club. To a place where you are going to get more enjoyment from your game and enjoy the benefits of being a club member.
Last week we re-introduced you to Harriet Key. This week, you can enjoy the read below on what others have to say about their experiences with her and how much they enjoyed their lessons.
How many times have you stood over a really long putt and just HOPED to get it close enough to survive? With the right lie angle for your putting stroke and setup, you’ll KNOW you’re getting it close.
Knowing you can comfortably handle long putts takes the pressure off needing to land your ball close to the flag on approach. When you’re able to consistently two-putt from distance, your golf experience is transformed.
After working with some very dedicated golfers through the winter, I'm looking forward to coaching in some warmer weather! If you're a fair weather golfer like me and need to dust the cobwebs off, I'll be hosting some social Practice Clubs this spring.
These supervised practice sessions will focus on a different skill each week so you'll develop your golf, learn how to practice more effectively and meet other like-minded golfers. The sessions are open to anyone who would like to improve in a relaxed, group environment!
Focus on what's important and make a ton more putts
The face angle of your putter at contact has between 80 and 95% influence on the launch direction of your putt. That means a tiny error could cause you to slip by the hole, even with great tempo.
Knowing only your ‘carry’ may help you clear the fairway bunker, but it’ll send you rolling off the back of the green. And knowing only your ‘total distance’ may help you stop your approach shot on the green, but it’ll probably land you in that fairway bunker.
Had a great time with the juniors this week for the first half term camp of the year!
As always, lots of improvements were made to their golf, but I was especially impressed at their attitude in the face of storm Dudley. This photo is a perfect example - in our foursomes challenge, one of our more experienced juniors is helping a first-timer with his chipping (and carrying his clubs for him!)
Teamwork is a vital lifeskill and exactly the type of value we should be instilling in our young golfers.
A new week and Harriet has a new challenge for you
Your total score after 18 holes has a lot to do with the clubs at the bottom of your bag. But before we can know just how much, we need to work out your short game score.
Your “dispersion pattern” is the area that you usually land the ball. We determine this pattern for each club in your bag by taking an average yardage spread across several shots. With this knowledge, club selection and game management becomes a lot easier.
Give them the opportunity to have as much fun as you do
Need any more reasons to learn to play this amazing game? Pass this message onto your mates, your cousins or even your grandparents, it's never too late to join in the fun!
Hitting a green in regulation (GIR) means you’re on the putting surface in two shots less than par on a hole. But GIR is based on a scratch golfer’s expected performance.
Not sure how to get your kids off their screens and onto the greens? We have a fantastic programme for juniors, which includes all the basics they'll need to take the course on with confidence, obtain a handicap and have a huge amount of fun!
The key to more enjoyment is a long walk down the fairway
Yes, the statistics on the major tours now tell us that those with the longest tee shots are making a great living, but you’re not trying to make a living from the game.
As we come to the end of another unusual and challenging year, we want to thank you for your participation and support. Our community is stronger as a result!
The big week is finally here! For those of you who are still scrambling for gifts, don't worry! We have you covered. Get your loved ones a ticket to better golf today with a lesson voucher!
What a fantastic end to the season for our Junior Academy!
Our Junior Christmas Party was a great way to come together and celebrate all the achievements from the year!
Well done to all the juniors and prizewinners, but a special mention to our Junior Tour Order of Merit Winner: Karim! The trophy is awarded to the Junior who accumulates the most points in our monthly playing events, gained through golf course performance, preparation and etiquette. Amazing job Karim!
We have some exciting events planned for our Juniors and can't wait to see what 2022 for them!
Anyone can become our next Student of the Year. It doesn't matter what your current form is like or your skill level, it's all about reaching your full potential that makes us happy!
From absolute beginner wanting to break 60 on 9 holes, to being well on his way to breaking 90 in less than 10 months! He's even got the whole family involved in the game we all love so much. Keep it up, Shiv!
Forget scores and handicaps for a moment. Picture a shot you’ve hit recently that felt great. A shot that sounded sweet, flew true, and landed softly. Those are the moments we play for.
It might be long and wet but let's get you home dry
Playing from long, wet grass comes with the territory at some courses during the winter months. But your golf experience doesn’t have to get stuck because of it.
We've got your winter planned out for you right here
With an epic summer of golf now behind us, some of us may know exactly what we'd like to improve before next season. However, others might not quite know what aspect of their games will have the greatest impact on their scoring potential.
How would you feel being the longest in your fourball?
Let’s create more great experiences for you. Let’s create greater thrills and better walks. Let’s have a look at your tee-shot efficiency: your impact position and consistency, and your launch conditions created.
Whatever their ability level, golf can help children with their physical, mental and emotional development. Among other things, they will learn gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, etiquette and how to safely socialise. Plus, it's fun!
We were overwhelmed by the amount of positive responses we got from our newsletter that went out last week. Our winter programmes that we have planned are going to put more friendship and social connection back into golf while encouraging you to reach new heights TOGETHER.
You might not be a Tour pro, but you can still win big
How fast do you swing the clubhead? How many yards do you hit your tee shots? With those two numbers we can calculate how ‘efficient’ you are with your ‘yards per mph’ measure.
Golf is meant to be a journey shared. In fact, well over 50% of golfers say that “fun with friends” is MUCH more important than being competitive. Golf is a ‘human’ pastime. We want to put more friendship and social connection back into golf while encouraging you to reach new heights TOGETHER.
Pure satisfaction is so much closer than you think
If you’re shooting in the 90s then what if it took less than 20 hours of learning, practice, and feedback to get into the 80s? Let's get those hours in before next season starts.
Thinking about your golf game, where would an improvement make the most difference? Not just to your scorecard or your handicap, but to how much you enjoy the game.
It's been great to get back to our weekly practice clubs and continue to build a community of golfers who enjoy learning, practicing and playing together! Join our Practice Clinic to experience the difference that effective practice has on your game.
You’re invited to an exclusive on-course session with us, where you'll find out which areas of your game will help you improve your game the most in the shortest amount of time possible.
This won't surprise us, but will definitely help to surprise you
This is one of the craziest years we’ve ever experienced. So let’s hit the reset button and be even crazier. Let’s make this the year we play better golf than ever.
Away from the screen, real connections are made on the green
The past 18 months have seen ‘connection’ become more digital than ever before. While that’s enabled many adults to keep working, it’s deprived many children of school, sports and friends. Golf can make up for this with skills development, physical activity and friendship.
Knowledge is power. Power gets you further down the fairway
Some tee boxes are especially scary and intimidating. But you can gain the upper hand with an understanding of your dispersion patterns. This knowledge enables you to adjust your aim and minimise risk, freeing you up to approach a daunting hole with more confidence.
Using your dispersion patterns gives you a much better idea of where to aim to keep your scoring chances as high as possible. You can use dispersion to better manage a new course, and even to score on it as well.
The best decision you can make, over and over again
Game management is about weighing up risk versus reward. Knowing your dispersion patterns enables you to adjust your aim, so you can minimise the risk of going out of bounds and reap the rewards of staying in play.
If there's one thing we can help you improve this month, this is it
Dispersion patterns are easy to determine and once you understand them, you’ll know where to aim to minimise your risk of landing in hazards or out of bounds.
Most golfers shooting above 90 are struggling with the ball going right (for right-handers). If that’s you, hitting the ball straighter, or even with a gentle draw, gets you on a better journey.
The Open proved to be an unbelievable display of golf from some top performers. From Louis dominating the first two days and seemingly not missing a green, Brooks' final day charge and Collin Morikawa's flawless display on Sunday.
However, not everyone faired as well and even the Pros need some help from time to time. Bryson was having a lover's quarrel with his driver and Phil Mickelson (former Champion Golfer of the Year) opened with an 80.
If you need some help like Phil or Bryson, be sure to book your spot in our No More Slice Masterclass today!
Shooting below 85 or even near to that number is very difficult if your first move on the downswing takes your hands “outside the line” (that’s a technical term we use to describe the relationship between your swing and the plane).
Last time out, if too many holes were spoiled right from the off, by a slice or big fade off the tee that results in you being in the rough or trees, then the good news is that it's often an easier fix than you think.
Whether it’s the immediate benefits like fun, outdoor exercise and family time or long-term benefits like physical and mental development, golf has so much to offer your child.
Can you score 10 points? Or do you need some help to do that?
A short-game coaching guru once analyzed thousands of regular golfers and determined that the average length of the final shot to the green was 19 yards.
Golf doesn’t have to be a game played over four or five hours or even 18 or 9 holes. You can have a competition with three friends in 45 minutes before or after your day starts or ends. Par 18 is a great benchmark to track your greenside skill.
Just when you thought your dad had everything, you got him a whole new golf game! A set of new skills that will provide endless enjoyment and provide many a memory.
You probably know that the final number on your scorecard has more to do with your performance with a few clubs at the bottom of your bag: your wedges and putter.
Walk away from every green with a smile on your face
No more three-putts. How often do you hit the centre?
On putts over 20 feet, regular golfers don’t strike the putter face at a consistent spot. Some strikes will be towards the toe and some will be nearer the heel. Many golfers overestimate how often they middle it. Here’s a quick and easy way to see for yourself.
Knowing you can comfortably handle long putts takes the pressure off needing to land your ball close to the flag on approach. When you’re able to consistently two-putt from distance, your golf experience is transformed.
I love getting messages like this from happy golfers! Geoff attended Monday's Practice Club and is already seeing the rewards of the session!
A purposeful practice session should consist of a clear goal, drills and challenges! If you would like to spend time improving in a stimulating practice environment, click the link and join the club:
The face angle of your putter at contact has between 80 and 95% influence on the launch direction of your putt. That means a tiny error could cause you to slip by the hole, even with great tempo.
There's nothing quite like golf in the springtime, especially after the winter we've just had. So come spend some time with us this May. Soak up the sun, meet some awesome new people and most importantly, get that unmatched satisfaction from improving your golf.
This was Rachel’s first time on the course and first ever bunker shot, but she splashed it out like a Pro first time and almost holed her par putt - amazing!
If you would like to look this happy in a bunker, get in touch!
A survey conducted at several golf clubs, revealed that less than 2% of golfers between a 20 and 5 handicap intended to have any coaching in the next 12 months. The attitudes to better golf were also interesting, especially across the age groups. We wonder what the view is at our facility?
Yes, the statistics on the major tours now tell us that those with the longest tee shots are making a great living, but you’re not trying to make a living from the game. Most of you are looking for a great social experience and a good or better golfing experience.
We have had a year that has reminded us of how important the outdoors, space, and our health is. If you play golf, then you should consider yourself to be a very lucky person. Spread that love to people you care about.
“You drive for show, but putt for dough” was a saying that used to have some relevance to tour professionals and the highly competitive. It’s a lot less relevant to them now (as proven by the big-hitters at the top of the money list) but was it ever relevant to the regular golfer?
It's been great to see everyone back at the club and enjoying the sunshine this week! We've had a brilliant start at the Academy, kicking off with the first of our Easter Camps - lots of learning, friends made and of course some Easter egg challenges!
We have just a final couple of spaces remaining for next week. You can sign up via the link below or drop me a message if you have any questions.
“You drive for show, but putt for dough”. Do you though? Bryson DeChambeau (1st on the Fedex cup ranking) is only 38th on the list of strokes gained on the green, but is 1st for the equivalent stat off the tee. And did you know Viktor Hovland (4th on the Fedex list) is 90th on his putting stat but 5th in strokes gained off the tee?
With less than a week to go till golf is back, be sure to make your child's Easter break that much more fulfilling. Having fun outdoors, learning new skills that will stick with them for a lifetime, and making some new friends; now doesn't that sound exciting?
Getting a grip on the basics of the game from an early age sets you up for life. These basics will stay with you, even if you do take a break from the game.
BIG shout out to Jasmine, who has been offered a sports scholarship at one of the top girls' schools in Hertfordshire - a fantastic achievement!
She was offered the place after being assessed across multiple sports but I'm pretty sure she clinched her place when she told the examiner she wants to be a professional golfer ???? The enthusiasm of our junior golfers is infectious and I can't wait for lots more of it in a couple of weeks as we kick off the return to golf with our Easter camps!
As a coach there is nothing better than seeing golfers hit their goals and I love sharing these successes because 1 - they deserve celebration and 2 - they have the power to inspire others!
P.s. If you need a little help getting back into the swing of things or have your own achievement to share, please let me know!
Morning All, So only 2 weeks now until we can get back on the golf course, Im sure you all can't wait to finally tee it up again. Make sure you're ready for the restart, get those clubs out and give them a good clean, grooves on the club face especially. A little tip also, check the grips, if you think they feel a bit dry give them a good clean with soapy water or even better treat yourself to some new ones, myself or Keith can organise re gripping for you no worries. So stay safe and I will see you all soon. Best Regards Mark Tompkins ,
The only thing more exciting than being able to play golf again
Thanks so much to all those of you who have already signed your kids up for the Junior Easter Camps. Spots are filling up fast, so to make sure your child has an unbelievable time learning this great game next month, be sure to book their spots ASAP!
Good Morning At last we have been given the go ahead to get back to what we love or occasionally not so much! Golf re opens on 29th March, I personally cant wait to get back out there and see you all. If any of you guys want to book a session in let me know otherwise I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon
Best Regards Mark Tompkins 07870 674569 mark@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk
We can't believe it's March already! Although we might not be able to just yet this shouldn't stop us from getting excited about getting back out on the course. With the year speeding on, our Junior Easter Camps are just around the corner now.
Children today have so many ways NOT to go outside. Whether it’s TVs, PCs, tablets or smartphones; a digital world of instant streaming and gaming options is there to keep them indoors.
We're still waiting on the All Party Parliamentary Golf Group to confirm regulations for the return to golf but we can be confident in 1-1 coaching being allowed and our Junior Camps going ahead in the Easter holidays!
Our lesson diaries are open, and we've had lots of enquiries already. Please get in touch ASAP to book your lessons for the first few weeks as spots are filling up fast!
Enjoy your first round of golf back by preparing with a lesson from your PGA Professional.
See you all soon!
Mark Tompkins mark@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk 07870 674569
Family time on the fairways, what's better than that?
Children develop better when their family environment is supportive and positive. Golf gives families an opportunity like few other sports to spend several hours together. This gives you the time and space to provide your child with positive feedback.
Golf brings together a wide variety of people from all walks of life. For children playing golf, this diversity helps to broaden their worldview and gives them the opportunity to form new friendships.
Golf etiquette and values foster behaviours and skills that will help your child deal with life more effectively. The golf course can be seen as a safe and fun testing ground for real-world challenges.
Hopefully you’re all good, keeping safe and Staying healthy. I’ll be posting some short videos in the coming weeks to help you all hit the floor running when we all get back on the course, Any questions that you have please feel free to contact me and keep an eye out for those videos.
Best Regards
Mark Tompkins mark@batchworthparkgolfacademy.co.uk
Stay healthy, stay safe, and most importantly, stay active!
It’s possible to improve your golf game from home. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and certain exercises are particularly good for your swing.
It’s possible to improve your golf game from home. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and certain exercises are particularly good for your swing.
Following the Government's announcement last night all coaching activities will cease until further notice.
If you have golf lessons booked your coach will contact you to reschedule these to a later date.
We will be in touch during Lockdown with regular news, tips, challenges and updates. We're excited about getting back to golf in the spring and look forward to welcoming everyone back to our club when it is safe to do so.
Please stay safe, and do reach out if you have any questions.
Playing from bunkers and heavy rough is tough enough as it is. But winter adds water and mush to the mix, and without a game plan it can be tough to escape.
Unfortunately in the game of golf, as in life, there aren't any quick fixes that have long-lasting positive effects. This is why our coaching packages have been so popular this year. To help you play better golf consistently and make positive changes to your life.
Muddy lies come with the territory during winter. But your golf experience doesn’t have to get stuck because of it. We’re here to help you play better golf this winter.
It's been a long month away from our beloved golf course, but what's made it even longer is not having been able to see all of you! Helping all of you achieve your goals is what gives us the energy to give you our best efforts. That's why last night's news has got us so excited that we can still end of this crazy year on a really high note!
Some gifts are more intangible than others. The confidence of believing in your ability. The satisfaction of a crisp iron shot. Watching a ball disappear into the bottom of the cup.
We really hope you're all keeping well and healthy during lockdown! With the Masters around the corner, we thought we would have some fun.
We've decided that we'd like to give you all the opportunity to win a free 30-minute assessment with your PGA Professional, Mark Tompkins, with this quick challenge.
All you need to do is: 1. Follow this link below to our Facebook page: https://bit.ly/35lNHXL 2. Watch the video 3. Give our Facebook page a "Like" 4. Comment on the post with your prediction
And that's it! The winner will be announced next week where we will be able to book the session for you once things open up.
Good luck and have a great Masters week!
4. Comment on the post with your prediction
And that's it! The winner will be announced next week where we will be able to book the session for you once things open up.
Thinking about your golf game, where would an improvement make the most difference? Not just to your scorecard or your handicap, but to how much you enjoy the game.
The four most effective ways we can take your game to the next level
This month, we’ve asked you to consider how your year in golf has been so far and what areas you can improve. There are many aspects to consider, and it can all seem a bit overwhelming, but we’re here to help you stay on track.
These camps are all about giving juniors the opportunity to play golf, learn new skills, make friends and have lots of FUN! They're perfect for juniors aged 6-12 looking to develop their skills and spend time on the golf course, as well as those trying golf for the first time.
Taking place on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October between 9am-12pm, the cost is just £50 per day and numbers are limited to ensure a safe and socially distanced environment. Price includes:
- Expert PGA coaching - Challenges and prizes - Use of equipment - Lots of FUN!
Rue, Priti and Geoff came along to the group Playing Assessment this afternoon where we used a special scoring system to benchmark their golf. Not only did this help them gain a better understanding of where their games are currently, but it also highlighted the areas for improvement so they're all really clear on where their focus should be to reach the next level of scoring.
BUT...even better, they loved learning in a group! There was a great supportive atmosphere, celebrating fantastic shots (and encouraging each other to improve the not-so-fantastic shots!)
I'm really looking forward to hosting the next On Course Masterclass on Monday 2nd November. If you'd like to join in, use the link below to book:
Whether you’ve just started playing golf, or have lost count of how many years you’ve been playing, there’s always room for improvement. Think back on the past nine months of golf. What part of your game would give you the biggest thrill if you improved it?
If you’re scoring in the 90s or 100s, the question isn’t “can you go lower?” but “how low can you go?” And more importantly, “how much more fun can the game be?”
Some tee boxes are scary. That’s down to course design, something you can’t control. But with an understanding of your dispersion patterns, you can adjust your aim to minimise risk. That frees you up to approach a daunting hole with more confidence.
Only golf test robots hit it dead straight every time
Stay in play - an easy way to improve your aim
Only golf test robots hit it dead straight every time. Yet many golfers begin every hole trying to do just that. This leads to dropped shots, higher scores and less fun. Dispersion patterns are easy to determine and once you understand them, you’ll know where to aim to minimise your risk of landing in hazards or out of bounds.
In these extreme times as we all know there are many things far more important than a silly game like golf but to those who need to either pass some time or just need some swing pointers feel free to send me videos of your swings, putting stroke or chipping method for me to give some tips , obviosly from your gardens or front rooms etc. Also pass the message on to any friends or family members also. Most importantly please stay safe.
Best Regards Mark Tompkins gdp-batchworthpark@crown-golf.co.uk
1. Members And Guests 3 Clubs And A Putter Texas Scramble on The 25th March 4pm Start.Entry is £20 Per Team Which Includes Prizes And Food. 2. Group Session Coaching Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday From 11.00-12.00, £15 per Session or £50 for 12 Sessions(Approx £4 Per Session) 3.Members Friends and Family Free Taster Coaching Sessions available 7 Days A Week. For Further Information Or To Book A Place on Any Of These Please Contact Me.
Hello All, Heres a great new competion to get us out on the golf course and also a perfect way to spend a fun afternoon with a friend. On the 25th March I will be hosting a member and guest 9 hole tournament, the format will be Texas Scramble. Teams of 2 will be only allowed to use 3 clubs and a putter. Bring a guest along with you for £20 per team. Entry fee includes food and prizes, the fun starts at 4.00pm. Contact Me To Reserve Your Place. Best Regards Mark Tompkins batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
Do you have a Child or Grandchildren that might like to get into golf. I will be holding a taster session on Saturday 29th at 11.00am, please contact me to book your place.
Commencing 25th February we will be holding 3 Group Coaching Sessions per week, from Tuesday to Thursday at 11.00 for one hour. These sessions will have different themes from day to day for example, Tuesday Putting, Wednesday Short Game and Thursday Problem Lies etc. COST £15 Per session or £50 Per Month( Attend As Many As You Want) Only 10 Spots Available So To Guarantee your Spot Contact Me ASAP. Mark Tompkins Head GDP Professional batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
Commencing 25th February we will be holding 3 Group Coaching Sessions per week, from Tuesday to Thursday at 11.00 for one hour. These sessions will have different themes from day to day for example, Tuesday Putting, Wednesday Short Game and Thursday Problem Lies etc. COST £15 Per session or £50 Per Month( Attend As Many As You Want) Only 10 Spots Available So To Guarantee your Spot Contact Me ASAP. Mark Tompkins Head GDP Professional batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
Good Morning Due to popular demand we have added an additional day and time for our Junior Academy, As from the 29th March our Saturday slot will start at 11,00. The session will last for an hour and also include fun activities on the course. Please contact me to book your slot. Best Regards Mark Tompkins GDP Professional batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
Our ladies group coaching will restart on the Saturday 7th March at 10.00am. The session will last 1 hour and cover all aspects of the game. Open to both members and non members it would be great to see some new faces. To book your place please contact me direct or click on the link below. Best Regards Mark Tompkins GDP Professional batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk.
Challenge me to add 10 Yards to Your Drives in 10 minutes after You Have Warmed Up, come along on 23rd February between 9.00-11.00 to see if I'm up to the challenge.Good Luck! MarkTompkins To book Your Slot Contact Me. batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
Our Next Free Taster Session will be held on 22nd February from 11.00am-1.00pm, this is open to all members,members friends and family. Please respond to book your slot as there are only limited spaces available.
Mark Tompkins 07870674569 batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
9am - 5pm with a PGA professional, covering every area of the game.. thoroughly!! - ? PUTTING ? CHIPPING ? BUNKERS ? PITCHING ? LONG GAME ? ON COURSE ? LUNCH ? - The day as always, is about you learning as much as possible in every area of the game. Take advantage of having a PGA Professional coach with you all day, and make sure you ask everything you are unsure about. You will certainly walk away a much more knowledgable golfer. The feedback we always receive from our full day clinics is fantastic, it really is a superb day from start to finish and great value for money. Come and get involved... - ITINERARY - ? 9:30am - 10:30am LONG GAME CLINIC ---- ? 10:30am - 11:30am CHIPPING AND BUNKER CLINIC ---- ? 11:30am - 12:30pm PITCHING CLINIC ---- ? 12:30pm - 1:30pm LUNCH ---- ? 1:30pm - 2:30pm PUTTING CLINIC ---- ? 2:30pm - 3:30pm 9 HOLE PLAYING LESSON - ACADEMY COURSE (FOCUSING MAINLY ON PITCHING) ---- ? 3:30pm - onwards 9 HOLE PLAYING LESSON - GRADUATE COURSE (FOCUSING MAINLY ON LONG GAME AND CHIPPING) ---- 1 PERSON - £99 50% if member brings a guest Prices include unlimited balls, all facilities, all food, and green fee’s! ? BARGAIN ? Limited Places.. First come, first served!!! ---- Please do not hesitate to email or call me on the contact details below to find out more information on the day, or to reserve your places. - We look forward to hearing from you. - Mark Tompkins batchworthpark-gdp@crown-golf.co.uk
This Saturday will be the first of my 'Add Yards To Your Drives Winter Clinic'. These will run from November to March, they are free to attend and open to all members and Friends. If you would like to join the session at 9.30 this Saturday let me know by email or mobile on 07870674569.
I will be hosting a Ladies Swing clinic on the 30th October from 8am until 10am, we will be covering all aspects of the golf swing, to reserve your place please contact me by email or call on 07870674569.
Members September 2019 Update The Autumn seems underway, cooler morning breezes and hopefully some wonderful night rain. Doug and his team have been working what appears to be around the clock to complete all the standard agronomic works to start getting the course ready for winter golf (sorry to be talking about winter). Next to be undertaken are to start preparing deeper rough areas to be lowered, reconditioning some of the bunker areas, pathway topping and completing the new 150 yard marker installations-This will include adding some distance indicators to the top of the irrigation heads. The new equipment cleaning areas will be going live very shortly-Thank you for the patience as we enhance these members’ areas. The Social Diary for September-December 2019 September 18th-Sigma Golf Day-Members Shotgun 0730) Ladies Day Priority September 20th-September Men’s Invitational October 4th- Captains Perpetual Trophy October 25th-Club Social Night-Irish Band-The Mighty’s October 27th-Hertfordhire Girls County Match October 31st - Halloween And finally, it is with mixed emotions that I announce that September 28th, 2019 will be my last day at Batchworth Park Golf Club. I have thoroughly enjoyed leading the club and being part of the group. One of the most rewarding experiences has been the opportunity to develop the very talented team of professionals and staff members, as well as providing some enhancements to the members’ experiences. I have been touched by the warmness of the entire membership-You have an amazing club! Along the way, I have learned many new skills, experienced some wonderful social occasions, and made a few birdies! The recruitment process for my replacement is underway and you will all be kept updated with progress as it happens. Enjoy the future of this lovely club, and I look forward to being able to come back for the occasional round of golf! Best wishes Anthony Mocklow
We have just concluded a review and consultation of tee time reservations, member & guest registration, course access and particularly weekend operations focusing on Saturday and Sunday member golf reservations. After a review of the tee time booking process that is currently in operation and most importantly, listening to member feedback, the following “trial” of a new booking process will commence on August 27th, for bookings on Saturday 31st August.
The objective of this system is to improve Saturday morning member service, eliminate golf shop disruption to the busiest morning of the club and to enhance a fair and equitable tee time booking system for the members. As a reminder, all golfers are required to check in to the golf shop prior to the commencement of play.
Proposed Trial “New” Saturday tee time process: Saturday bookings will open at 11:00am on the Tuesday of that week, i.e. Tuesday 27th for bookings on Saturday 31st. Tee times can be made in person or by phone using the same rotation process as is currently used on Saturday morning’s. A strict tee time booking rotation is in place: Tee times bookings commence at 1100am
1. 1100am Tuesday morning bookings open 2. This rotation method continues as long as members at the counter and the phone is ringing 3. Date for this trial to commence is Tuesday 27th August, for bookings on Saturday 31st August. 4. Please be patient as we adjust our processes to offer better membership customer service
Thank you for the patience as we try to improve our member service!
On behalf of the entire team at the club, we hope that you are all having a wonderful August! The weather recently has been very kind to Dug and our agronomy team, and we are really starting to see some progress on the improvements in turf quality.
The annual greens aerification is now completed, thank you very much for all the wonderful patience while we delivered this important project. The team are currently evaluating some additional course improvement projects, so please do not be alarmed if you see minor changes in the cutting patterns-all in the name of providing a better product and course for our membership.
Stanley West Update: Well done to David Lewis and the Rabbits team who have played themselves into the finals of the Stanley West Trophy-Great job and looking forward to following the team at the final at Sudbury Golf Club as they face Pinner Hill Golf Club, who overcame North Middlesex Golf Club in the semi-final hosted at Batchworth Park Golf Club-The course and culinary team did a wonderful job hosting this event!! Thank you to David Lewis for being the catalyst in our club hosting this!
More social news and other updates coming shortly!
I will be hosting a compimentary short game clinic this coming Saturday morning, 27th July. You are all welcome to attend and free to brings friends or family along also. The event will run from 10.00 - 12.00. To requester your interest email me or call on 07870674569, otherwise just roll up between those times. I look forward to seeing you all soon.
I hope you are all enjoying the Bermuda Weather I promised!
2019 Pearson Trophy Finals-Proudly hosted by Batchworth Park Golf Club-A big thank you to Chris Woodley, Ed Partridge & Andy Jones the entire team of member volunteers, too many to name-wonderful members producing an amazing event. Well done to the team from Leatherhead Golf Club (Surrey) for winning the title in a VERY close match. A big THANK YOU to Doug and his team for producing an amazing course for the ladies with most of the ladies saying how great our greens are!
Summer Party-The final count down until the BPGC Summer Party-Saturday night the 27th, if you need to make a reservation, please call the club today, as we are reaching the timeline on culinary planning! Hopefully the weather will hold and we can have a great night on the best patio in the county!
Finally, a couple of gentle reminders to help enhance the experience of the club fro every member. 1. Smokers please avoid throwing cigarette "butts" on the course and the surrounding areas of the clubhouse and patio-if you need an ash tray please see a member of the team. 2. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to the course to take advantage of the complimentary still and sparkling water. We would like to avoid taking single use plastic on to the course. 3. Please take extra care in preparing the bunkers after use for the next player, repair ball marks to keep the greens nice! 4. Towels in the locker rooms are for locker room use only-not for cleaning shoes, and are not to be taken on to the course. Our supplier would appreciate it!. Thanks for the continued support!
Anthony Mocklow General Manager
2. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to the course to take advantage of the complimentary still and sparkling water. We would like to avoid taking single use plastic on to the course. 3. Please take extra care in preparing the bunkers after use for the next player, repair ball marks to keep the greens nice! 4. Towels in the locker rooms are for locker room use only-not for cleaning shoes, and are not to be taken on to the course. Our supplier would appreciate it!. Thanks for the continued support!
Good morning all! Hopefully everyone is still buzzing about the weekends sporting results, and looking forward to another victory at Royal Portrush! Upcoming Major Member events @ BPGC Please see the Notice Board for all sectional inter-club matches! July 19th-21st-Claret Jug July 23rd-Rotary Club of Elthorne Hillingdon Charity Golf Day July 24th-Pearson Trophy-Inter County Finals July 27th-BPGC Summer Party-Hog Roast-Reservations are now being taken! Aug 4th- Handicap Championship Salver Aug 9th- Past Ladies Captains Day August 10th-Mens away match vs. Pyrford (new members invited) August 11th-Mid-Summer Mixed Trophy Aug 16th-Friday Night Pairs Aug 23rd- Friday Night Pairs Presentation Dinner Aug 24th-Saturday Swindle vs.Sunday Swindle Match & Bar-B-Q August 26th-Diana Princess of Wales Mixed Trophy Aug 31st Stableford & Trullenque Trophy 3 Sept 5th- Seniors Stableford Championship Sept 11th-Ladies Autumn Meeting Sept 13th-Captains Perpetual Trophy Sept 15th-Ross Whitehead Trophy Sept 18th-Sigma Golf Day Sept 20th-Men's Invitational Sept 25th-Ladies Open Sept 27th-Super Rabbits & Lunch
Thank you for all the wonderful feedback on the efforts of all the BPGC team, especially regarding the golf course and quality of our greens. Sadly, all the wonderful rain I was promised by my family for moving back home to the UK has yet to materialise and we are very disappointed! Our entire family bought wellington boots-they still have the labels on them! Doug and his team are doing everything possible, with the limitations of the existing "systems" for irrigation. The additional challenges posed by the dry weather has been the impact of the drying winds that subsequently increase the evaporation rate of any water applied. This challenge is being dealt with as one of the highest priorities on the course, and we are delighted the greens are still superb!
If you have any questions, please feel free to drop into the club to see me!
Best
Anthony Mocklow General Manager
If you have any questions, please feel free to drop into the club to see me!
Batchworth Park Member's Summer Party 2019-July 27th 7:00pm
The news you have all been waiting for, the Batchworth Park Summer Members Party July 27th, 2019-7:00pm until very late! Happy Hour all night long, drink specials all night long.
The Summer Party will feature London R&B sensation Kurtis Ray White. A fifty kilo prime English HOG ROAST (cooked on site), Batchworth Pork rubbed ribs, bar-b-q steak, Gourmet Salad Station and wonderful sweet station-leaving hungry is not an option. Dancing under the stars to sensational R & B music and enjoying wonderful food, what better way to spend a summer evening!
Al fresco dining on the Batchworth patio-what could be a better way to spend an evening with friends and family.To reserve space for this fabulous Summer Party, sign up at the golf club directly with Hollee or Phil, payment will be taken via the bar levy card system in advance of the party. All members are encouraged to bring friends and family to this showcase annual event . Dress: Casual-(dancing shoes required) Time: 7:00pm Cost: £25 pp
Reservations are coming in thick and fast, so book early! Look forward to seeing you at the SUMMER PARTY!
What an amazing weekend Championship weekend-Thank you to all the wonderful competitors, volunteers and amazing grounds team! Thank you to everyone for the wonderful feedback on the course conditions, those of you that competed in the event got to see green speeds and tournament conditions like the players on tour get to play on week in and week out. The only difference, is that tour players do not get ice towels and refreshments every four holes!
Congratulations to our Club Champions: Ladies Club Champion-Airlie Dyson (17 times Ladies Club Champion) Ladies Runner-up-Naga Haggar Gentlemen's Club Champion- Ian Woodward Gentlemen's Runner-up- Nick Simpson Well done to all the prize winners, a tough weekend of golf, enjoyed by all! A full list of winners and scores are located on the noticeboard and will be sent out via email.
July 27th-Batchworth Park Summer Party-bookings are now being accepted. Wonderful Hog Roast and all the trimmings including special Bar-b-q offerings, dancing under the stars to live R&B music and Happy Hour Bar all night long. Summer party casual dress for all-Time to celebrate summer with everyone! The summer party will be an amazing party for all members, a chance to truly celebrate everything wonderful about Batchworth Park Golf Club.
It has been an amazing year, concluding with an awesome month of June, with Foxes Invitational, The Sherwood Compliance Golf Event, Andy Jones Captains Charity Day and now a very successful Club Championships-On behalf of the entire team and colleagues at the Batchworth Park Golf Club-Thank you for making this an amazing golf club and membership-it is a real pleasure to be of service to you all!
Notice to all members regarding tee times on Sunday June 30th.
The golf course and tee times will be open for member play from 12 noon, following the final round start of the Club Championship. Please call the golf shop to book tee times.
The first Round results will be available at the clubhouse from 6pm.
Batchworth Park Golf Club Championship Weekend 2019
Good Morning everyone.
It's Club Championship weekend, one of the highlights of the golf season at Batchworth Park Golf Club. The Men's Scratch Championship & John Cooper Handicap Trophy and The Ladies Scratch Championship & Rose Bowl Handicap Trophy. We have a wonderful field of players, for this 36 hole club championship. The pairings have been drawn, please check HDID for groupings and tee times. Please ensure that you check the conditions of play document located on the noticeboard.
Player registration will be in the lobby of the club, and volunteers have been organised to assist with all aspects of the weekend. All members and participants are invited to stay for the Prize Presentation that will follow the completion of play on Sunday. A casual bar-b-q and bar specials will be served on the sun drenched patio all weekend. Please prepare for hot weather 30+, bring a refillable water bottle and use the hydration station in the bar and stay hydrated!
On behalf of The Club Captain, Andy Jones, thank you to all the members that supported and attended the Captain's Charity Day. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Jeremy Dale for an exceptional golf show, the entire team of volunteers and our entire team of hospitality professionals at the club and for Doug and his team in providing an exceptional course and exceptional service effort.
THANK YOU!
Look forward to seeing all the competitors this weekend, the course is in exceptional shape!
The rain finally arrived, and has had a wonderful effect on both the golf course and surrounding areas of the club. Doug and his team are thrilled and now have the challenge of keeping up with the rapid growth currently underway! Up and coming events: Tuesday June 18th-Foxes Invitational Wednesday June 19th- BPGC Rabbits vs. Pinner at Home June 20th-Brazier Freeth Member sponsored Golf day June 21st-Friday Night Pairs Saturday June 22nd- Captains Charity Day and Bar-B-Q (Featuring Jeremy Dale-one of the UK's most popular golf trick shot artists and a wonderful evening Bar-B-Q). Hole Sponsorship's are available for this exciting event, please contact The Captain Andy Jones for details and availability. Tuesday June 25th-BPGC Rabbits vs. Aldenham June 29-30th-Club Championships( Open to all Golf Members) Sign up on HDID Clubhouse Projects: Champions at Batchworth Park Golf Club-We are halfway through installing a "Champions" picture gallery for golf "Champions" at BPGC. The General Committee is in the final process of selecting the event winners to be featured annually on this Champions wall. Honours Boards: Many of you will have noticed that the honours boards in the clubhouse have not been update in some cases for five years. With significant help from Chris Moore, Any Jones, Ed Partridge and Lee Pomery, I can now confirm that all the honours boards in the clubhouse have been updated! External Improvements to the clubhouse: Our team are completing the remedial work on the exterior of the locker room end of the clubhouse. Thank you to Phil and Doug on our grounds team for the exceptional work restoring the clubhouse to its original glory. In addition to this, we have replaced hundreds of broken tiles on the roof, installed appropriate smoking disposal containers and we are nearing the end of the installation of the new equipment cleaning area. Hope you are enjoying the unlimited access to complimentary still and sparkling water in the club! Best Regards Anthony
Honours Boards: Many of you will have noticed that the honours boards in the clubhouse have not been update in some cases for five years. With significant help from Chris Moore, Any Jones, Ed Partridge and Lee Pomery, I can now confirm that all the honours boards in the clubhouse have been updated! External Improvements to the clubhouse: Our team are completing the remedial work on the exterior of the locker room end of the clubhouse. Thank you to Phil and Doug on our grounds team for the exceptional work restoring the clubhouse to its original glory. In addition to this, we have replaced hundreds of broken tiles on the roof, installed appropriate smoking disposal containers and we are nearing the end of the installation of the new equipment cleaning area. Hope you are enjoying the unlimited access to complimentary still and sparkling water in the club! Best Regards Anthony
Membership Update-June 11, Captains "PHAB" Charity Day June 22nd, 2019
CAPTAIN’s “PHAB” Charity” DAY 2019 Booking Procedures •Player registration via HOWDIDIDO-Deadline 12 noon, June 20th, 2019 •Anyone booking after the deadline will be placed on a “wait list”. •If you are planning to attend the evening Bar-B-Q and Golf Show, please email chrisgar@ntlworld.com •Please include any guests you are planning to bring to the event •72 players am & 72 players pm-shotgun start •Limit of 150 for evening Bar-B-Q-All payments via LEVY Cards (bar cards) Golf and Daytime Activities •Morning registration from 7am for an 8am shotgun start. •Afternoon registration & lunch from 11:30 for a 1:30pm shotgun start. •Morning players lunch 1pm to 2:30pm. (To allow for showers and scoring). •Morning or afternoon golf with buffet style lunch at £25 per player •Price per person including evening Bar-B-Q £45 •Courtesy drinks and on course snacks etc. will be provided by “The Captain”. •Prizes for winning teams and NTPs for men and ladies. A donation of £10 per player-cash in addition to will cover the donation to my charity PHAB and all on course entertainment. Please bring cash on the day for the raffle prizes 6:30pm Jeremy Dale will be putting on a demonstration for all attendees. Jeremy Dale is one of the top UK Golf Trick Shot artists-a show not to be missed. Other activities include a chipping competition and Jeremy will be acting as our compere for the evening. The evening will include a charity auction with some exceptional items on offer. (Morning Golfers not intending to return for the evening can also bid for these via a blind bid in the morning). During the course of the evening there will also be a great female guitarist and vocalist to entertain you. At around 8 Pm there will be a top quality barbecue on the patio. I hope for a fun and informal atmosphere with as many friends and fellow members as we can manage. This element is also open to non-members at a cost of £25 per head. Look forward to seeing you on the day! Anthony Mocklow
Good afternoon everyone. I would imagine that like all of us at the club, you are looking forward to the wonderful warm weekend we are scheduled to have!
Captains BLOG: In order to streamline membership communication, the Captain of Batchworth Park Golf Club-Andy Jones invites all members to sign up for his BLOG. The link to sign up is located at the bottom of the email. Captains Charity Day-June 22nd-this event is starting to fill up quickly. Please sign up issuing HOWDIDIDO. You can play, drink and eat all day with some fabulous fun and wonderful prizes. Please see the information notice boards and the events posters located around the clubhouse.
It's official, Batchworth Park Golf Club has started the journey of eliminating "single use plastics" at the club. Today we have launched (and installed) a members HOUSEWATER Hydration Station on the bar counter. As our partner, HOUSEWATER has provided us with a custom HYDRATION STATION offering cold filtered still and sparkling water for unlimited use by members and guests. We invite you all to "eliminate" plastic bottles from use at the club. Over the next few weeks, we will be totally eliminating all "plastic" single use containers from the club. As regards re-fill bottles, we have ordered a supply of branded (club logo) water bottles and these will be available from June 21st.
And finally, on the topic of Water, today we welcome to Batchworth Par Golf Club a brand new Andrews HOT Water Boiler that has been installed, tested, re-tested and is now in place and operating properly-Thank you for the patience with this emergency breakdown and repair process.
Thank you for the rave reviews of the Knoxville Highway Bar-B-Q on Saturday 25th May, we are absolutely delighted with the feedback and participation from all of our wonderful members!
And finally, on the topic of Water, today we welcome to Batchworth Par Golf Club a brand new Andrews HOT Water Boiler that has been installed, tested, re-tested and is now in place and operating properly-Thank you for the patience with this emergency breakdown and repair process.
Thank you for the rave reviews of the Knoxville Highway Bar-B-Q on Saturday 25th May, we are absolutely delighted with the feedback and participation from all of our wonderful members!
The good news-our HVAC engineers are making great progress with the boiler replacement project. Picture attached. Our hope is that we will be back on "Hot Water" before the weekend-The project is an extensive one, due to the age of the previous boiler and the more recent changes in both plumbing and electrical compliance. Thank you for the patience with this project and the inconvenience caused.
Club Social Activity: May 24th-Friday Night Pairs-Full-SOLD OUT May 25th-Knoxville Highway -This event has now SOLD OUT. May 30th-JAMM Recruitment-Corporate Member Golf Event-Hendon Rugby Club June 4th-Sherwood Compliance Corporate Member Golf Event June 5th -Ladies Captains Day June 18th Foxes Invitational June 22nd CAPTAINS DAY June 23rd Captain's Prize Golf Event June 29th/30th-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Weekend The club will be very busy and should tee times not be available please make use of the "Members Open Play" benefit at other company courses. Golf Course & Clubhouse Update Doug and his team have just completed the installation of the "Grooming Brushes" on the front of our critical course mowers, primarily for approaches, greens and tees-these brushes will help to provide an exceptional "cut" and provide a cleaner definition and appearance to the critical areas of the course-A first for Batchworth Park Golf Club. The clubhouse painting (locker room end project-removed ivy) starts on May 28th. The broken roof tiles on the clubhouse have all been repaired. The hanging baskets and watering systems have all now gone "LIVE".
Our Executive Chef Paul Baker is back at work following his brief recovery, and Ed Green, our golf shop colleague won the Hertfordshire STAG at Moor Park with a 36 hole total of -3-well done ED!
Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful support and feedback! Best Anthony Mocklow General Manager.
Club Social Activity: May 24th-Friday Night Pairs-Full-SOLD OUT May 25th-Knoxville Highway -This event has now SOLD OUT. May 30th-JAMM Recruitment-Corporate Member Golf Event-Hendon Rugby Club June 4th-Sherwood Compliance Corporate Member Golf Event June 5th -Ladies Captains Day June 18th Foxes Invitational June 22nd CAPTAINS DAY June 23rd Captain's Prize Golf Event June 29th/30th-CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Weekend The club will be very busy and should tee times not be available please make use of the "Members Open Play" benefit at other company courses. Golf Course & Clubhouse Update Doug and his team have just completed the installation of the "Grooming Brushes" on the front of our critical course mowers, primarily for approaches, greens and tees-these brushes will help to provide an exceptional "cut" and provide a cleaner definition and appearance to the critical areas of the course-A first for Batchworth Park Golf Club. The clubhouse painting (locker room end project-removed ivy) starts on May 28th. The broken roof tiles on the clubhouse have all been repaired. The hanging baskets and watering systems have all now gone "LIVE".
Our Executive Chef Paul Baker is back at work following his brief recovery, and Ed Green, our golf shop colleague won the Hertfordshire STAG at Moor Park with a 36 hole total of -3-well done ED!
Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful support and feedback! Best Anthony Mocklow General Manager.
Good morning everyone Boiler Installation-Installation date is Wednesday 22nd. Hand sanitizers are available.
A note from the Lady Captain-Ed Partridge: I have some very exciting news to report! Yesterday Tania Corbett played at Saffron Walden Golf Club in the England Golf Medal regional final. I am delighted to report that she came 7th out of 80 competitors and, as she was in the top 10, has qualified to play in the final at England Golf Week which will be held on 15th August at Woodhall Spa & Golf Club. The course was long (over 5700 yards, par 72) so it definitely favoured long hitters. Tania played exceptionally well scoring a net 78, the SSS was 75 and the winning score was net 75. She hit long drive after long drive against some strong easterly winds and her nerve never seemed to falter! It was a wonderful day and she was a great representative for Batchworth Park Ladies. Well done Tania!!
Ed Partridge-Lady Captain A note from The Captain-Andy Jones Good morning everyone! As you are aware, I have been "blogging" about the social activities at the club, member competitions and the work of the Committee at our club. If you know a member that doesn't get the Captain's emails and would like to then please have them email me, I will send them a direct link to sign up. My email is chrisgar@ntlworld.com
A Note from our Director of Instruction Mark Tompkins: Two Top Tips: 1. Dry conditions- Calculate the yardage, adjust the yardage to take into consideration the conditions.take less club and visualize a landing areas short of the intended target allowing for bounce and release. In most cases, try to consider the line and roll like a putt, this will help with the outcome of the shot, and more often than not will help you avoid the dreaded "short side". 2. Playing into the wind-Do not try to hit the ball too hard-this keeps the spin rate of the ball down. It is also important to make sure you complete the turn in the back swing and swing nice and slow!
A Note from our Director of Instruction Mark Tompkins: Two Top Tips: 1. Dry conditions- Calculate the yardage, adjust the yardage to take into consideration the conditions.take less club and visualize a landing areas short of the intended target allowing for bounce and release. In most cases, try to consider the line and roll like a putt, this will help with the outcome of the shot, and more often than not will help you avoid the dreaded "short side". 2. Playing into the wind-Do not try to hit the ball too hard-this keeps the spin rate of the ball down. It is also important to make sure you complete the turn in the back swing and swing nice and slow!
The HAVAC engineers have just left site, and sadly the news is not good. The boiler that supplies "HOT WATER" to our clubhouse showers, bathrooms and sinks has passed away. The clubhouse will be without the service of "Hot Water" until Wednesday next week.
A new boiler has been sourced, and we are just waiting on the final delivery and installation details to be confirmed. I will update all the membership ASAP on any changes.
Please alert all visiting teams and members guests accordingly.
Thank you
Anthony Mocklow General Manager
has passed away. The clubhouse will be without the service of "Hot Water" until Wednesday next week.
A new boiler has been sourced, and we are just waiting on the final delivery and installation details to be confirmed. I will update all the membership ASAP on any changes.
Please alert all visiting teams and members guests accordingly.
I am pleased to announce that our own Ed Green has successfully qualified for the prestigious "Brabazon Trophy" 2019 to be played at Alwoodley in Leeds on May 30th, 2019. Ed shot a 71 at Hindhead GC in Hampshire, and qualified 15th out of 132 players, in very challenging conditions. I am sure that you will join the leadership team of the club in wishing Ed "the best of luck" as he continues his competitive golf journey this summer. We will keep you updated with his performance at this event and others!
Now the bad news:
Last evening at 5:30 our clubhouse was dealt a sever blow with the complete loss of hot water via a breakdown of the main hot water boiler. At the time of writing this notice,engineers are on site investigating the problem, cause and solution. We are unsure of the length of time we will be without hot water, but I can assure you we are working as quickly as possible to address this issue. Our sincere apologies on this matter and we hope that this inconvenience is very short lived. Normal kitchen operations are being handled, gas supply to the building is normal and all kitchen services are operating well. I will provide regular updates on the status of this "Hot Water" issue.
And finally, the great news!: Most of you are aware that we have been without Paul Baker (our Executive Chef) for two weeks, through injury. I am very pleased to announce that as of Today, Paul is "back on the pans" and ready to provide our wonderful senior members with a gorgeous lunch! Paul would like to thank everyone for the cards, well wishes and thoughts but is thrilled to be back in his kitchen!
I would like to thank Hollee and the entire catering team, who have done a wonderful job in his absence, and have earned a much needed break this weekend!
Kind Regards Anthony Mocklow General Manager
Now the bad news:
Last evening at 5:30 our clubhouse was dealt a sever blow with the complete loss of hot water via a breakdown of the main hot water boiler. At the time of writing this notice,engineers are on site investigating the problem, cause and solution. We are unsure of the length of time we will be without hot water, but I can assure you we are working as quickly as possible to address this issue. Our sincere apologies on this matter and we hope that this inconvenience is very short lived. Normal kitchen operations are being handled, gas supply to the building is normal and all kitchen services are operating well. I will provide regular updates on the status of this "Hot Water" issue.
And finally, the great news!: Most of you are aware that we have been without Paul Baker (our Executive Chef) for two weeks, through injury. I am very pleased to announce that as of Today, Paul is "back on the pans" and ready to provide our wonderful senior members with a gorgeous lunch! Paul would like to thank everyone for the cards, well wishes and thoughts but is thrilled to be back in his kitchen!
I would like to thank Hollee and the entire catering team, who have done a wonderful job in his absence, and have earned a much needed break this weekend!
May 25th-Knoxville Highway Country & Western Night & Bar-B-Q
Good afternoon everyone!
We have finally had the rain we have been waiting for, Doug and his team are thrilled! The mowers and grounds team are going to busier than they have ever been next week keeping up with the cutting projects. The compliments about the course have been pouring in recently, and we are sure they will get event better as we move through May into June as we prepare for the Club Championships. Now some news on the social scene and events to remind you of.
May 17th New Members Welcome Reception May 24th Friday Night Pairs & Dinner May 25th Knoxville Highway Country & Western Night with luxury Bar-b-q-poster enclosed
Many of you attended the St George’s Day event and will have experienced the excellent service, catering and organisation that our club can produce. We are now looking forward to a 'Hoedown' on Saturday 25th May. This will be a Country & Western style evening with a good quality BBQ - rib-eye steak, shrimp and an excellent salad buffet. Weather permitting, there will be straw bales on the patio with heaters and lighting so let’s hope the weather is favourable. Dancing for those who wish - though this isn’t seen as a ‘couples’ evening - and very casual western style dress if you fancy it. The cost is £25 a head and sign up is on HowDidiDo with guests very welcome. This will be a fun evening with an excellent atmosphere and I know many of you have already registered an interest. If you wish to attend the event, with or without guests, just email The Captain "Andy Jones", Ed Patridge, the ladies Captain Captain or Anthony Mocklow, The General Manager. Thank you to Ed Patridge & Andy Jones for all the assistance. We look forward to making this a fun and memorable evening for our entire membership!
New Members Logo & The 2019 Oak Amateur Launched for BPGC
Good afternoon to everyone, and for all the members who asked me "why did I leave Bermuda to come back to the UK?" Of course, it was the weather! May 1st has arrived, and who would have thought that we are praying for rain. Please find enclosed some wonderful new club announcements.
Batchworth Park Golf Club has launched (May 1st) the new "Members Only" logo. The new "member only" samples are in the golf shop to review. Please be aware that this logo will be for "Member USE and purchase only". You will have options to either purchase new apparel with this logo embroidered on or to have existing garment's embroidered as well. Please see the golf shop team for further information. The logo design was inspired by the wonderfully iconic "Oak Tree" on the 18th hole.
The 2019 Oak Amateur will be launched on Sunday, August 18th, 2019. This event idea was the inspiration of our members, (Doug Cochrane, Andy Jones & Dave Russell to name a few). The Oak Amateur will further celebrate our new Members Only logo and the "Oak" Tree will be the iconic feature of the event logo. Thank you to the Lady Captain-Ed Partridge and the ladies committee for providing a date exchange to allow this new event to be played on the 18th! The entries will be circulated on May 7th. The Oak Amateur will be open to Mid Amateur level golfers (35 yrs+).
May Member events: May 6th- Zodiac Challenge-enter via "HowDidIDo" May 10th - Friday Night Pairs May 14th- Golf Rules Quiz Night & A Question of Sport-£12 pp (Menu TBC) May 17th- New Members Welcome Reception & Cocktail Party May24th- Friday Night Pairs & Dinner May 25th- Knoxville Highway and Authentic Bar-B-Q.-Book tickets via "HowDidIdo" (£25pp)
The new golf club "scorecard" will be available on May 2nd from the golf shop and will feature The "Oak Amateur" logo on the front of the card!
Happy golfing! Anthony Mocklow General Manager Batchworth Park Golf Club has launched (May 1st) the new "Members Only" logo. The new "member only" samples are in the golf shop to review. Please be aware that this logo will be for "Member USE and purchase only". You will have options to either purchase new apparel with this logo embroidered on or to have existing garment's embroidered as well. Please see the golf shop team for further information. The logo design was inspired by the wonderfully iconic "Oak Tree" on the 18th hole.
The 2019 Oak Amateur will be launched on Sunday, August 18th, 2019. This event idea was the inspiration of our members, (Doug Cochrane, Andy Jones & Dave Russell to name a few). The Oak Amateur will further celebrate our new Members Only logo and the "Oak" Tree will be the iconic feature of the event logo. Thank you to the Lady Captain-Ed Partridge and the ladies committee for providing a date exchange to allow this new event to be played on the 18th! The entries will be circulated on May 7th. The Oak Amateur will be open to Mid Amateur level golfers (35 yrs+).
May Member events: May 6th- Zodiac Challenge-enter via "HowDidIDo" May 10th - Friday Night Pairs May 14th- Golf Rules Quiz Night & A Question of Sport-£12 pp (Menu TBC) May 17th- New Members Welcome Reception & Cocktail Party May24th- Friday Night Pairs & Dinner May 25th- Knoxville Highway and Authentic Bar-B-Q.-Book tickets via "HowDidIdo" (£25pp)
The new golf club "scorecard" will be available on May 2nd from the golf shop and will feature The "Oak Amateur" logo on the front of the card!
Happy golfing! Anthony Mocklow General Manager" />
For the attention of all members participating in the St. Georges Day Scramble: . registration from 0800am (Complimentary coffee available) . shotgun start at 0900am . closest to the pin & longest drives (2 per nine) . Jacket & Tie lunch from 1430 St Georges Day Lunch Appetizer Smoked British Mackerel Pate served with homemade crisp bread and baby watercress Main Course 28 Day Aged Roast Sirloin of Black Angus Beef Traditional Duck Fat Roast Potatoes Yorkshire pudding Honey Roasted Carrots Roasted Root Vegetables To Finish A selection of the finest British Cheeses Oxford Blue ~ Wenslydale ~ Smoked Apple Wood ~ Somerset Mature Cheddar With a selection of crisp breads, crackers, flatbreads, honey, chutney and grapes Special entertainment compliments of The Captain! Operatic Sensation Pippa Langhorne-A finalist in Britain's Got Talent
Look forward to seeing you on the day & have a great Easter Bank Holiday Weekend!
Good Afternoon everyone. Finally it looks like the good weather has arrived just in time for the Easter Weekend. Don't forget I'm running my New Clinics from this Saturday, Short Game at 8.00-9.00 and Putting 12.00-13.00pm as well my regular ladies group at 10.00-11.00am, the cost is £10 per person.
On the 29th April from 12.00-19.00pm I will be hosing a Ping Demo day, this is a great opportunity to try out all the newly released G410 Drivers, Fairway woods and Hybrids as well as the G410, i500 and i210 irons. Places are limited and I expect it to be a very popular event so please contact me as soon as possible to secure your time slot.
Hope to see you all soon and play well at the weekend.
Good Morning everyone! I hope you are all looking forward to a wonderful week of fabulous weather for golf. Who would have thought that we would be monitoring for rain this early in April.
A few updates for all members:
The St. Georges Day Scramble & Lunch (April 23rd) is almost sold out and at the time of this email we only had 4 spaces available, so if you are interested please book in!
On the Golf Course Doug and his team are hard at work preparing for the spring & summer, and have just completed the "over seeding" project and the top dressing project, 50 tons of sand put on the course over the last five weeks. The new seed germination will happen soon, and we are already watering approaches, tees and greens to help create wonderful surfaces to play on. Doug and his team would really appreciate some help with presenting the golf course by requesting that all golfers repair ball marks (plus an additional one) and to rake bunkers with care when finished.
Security Barrier-Members will notice that the security barrier is down, today, a car hit the barrier causing some permanent damage. Engineers have been alerted and are on route to investigate the damage. This barrier will remain out of operation for a short period of time.
Clubhouse-Many members have been asking about the project underway at the front of the clubhouse (locker room end). We have started a project to decorate the building by removing the IVY from the woodwork, power washing the boards, replacing the rotten wood. We are at the final stage of preparing it for re-painting.
On behalf of all the team, enjoy the holiday weekend and Happy Golfing!
Best!
Anthony
Security Barrier-Members will notice that the security barrier is down, today, a car hit the barrier causing some permanent damage. Engineers have been alerted and are on route to investigate the damage. This barrier will remain out of operation for a short period of time.
Clubhouse-Many members have been asking about the project underway at the front of the clubhouse (locker room end). We have started a project to decorate the building by removing the IVY from the woodwork, power washing the boards, replacing the rotten wood. We are at the final stage of preparing it for re-painting.
On behalf of all the team, enjoy the holiday weekend and Happy Golfing!
Here are the dates for the start of our forthcoming clinics which will be commencing on 20th April.
Saturday 20th 8.00-9.00 Short Game 12.00-13.00 Putting
Sunday 21st 8.00-9.00 Long Game 12.00-13.00 Pitching
The cost of each session will be £10 and will run at the same time every weekend until further notice. Any questions please feel free to contact me by email or call 07870 674569.
Clubhouse Closure-April 10th at 5pm-Clubhouse Carpet & Floor Cleaning
Batchworth Park Clubhouse will close at 5pm on Wednesday April 10th (Bar & Lounge included), to allow a team of deep cleaning specialists to get a head start on a very deep clean of carpets and floor surfaces throughout the clubhouse. Normal business service will resume on Thursday morning at 0700am. On a side note, The St. Georges Day event still has a few spaces available, so please enter via the "how did I do application" in the golf shop at Batchworth Park Golf Club.
"Winners take centre stage at Batchworth Park Golf Club"
Saturday, 23rd March Batchworth Park Golf Club Annual Prize Ceremony. Thank you to all the members who participated in 2018, we look forward to seeing you defend those titles in 2019!
Im holding a Texas Scramble on 30th August and would like to invite you all along. The format is 9 holes best gross score wins, to be played in teams of 4. The twist is only 3 clubs and a putter per team, register your interest by email or contact me on 07870674569.
Next Thursday 30th August I will be hosting a 3 Clubs and a Putter Texas Scramble. The format is 4 to a team best 9 hole score wins. 4 pm start £10 per person to include food and prizes.
To book a place email or contact me on my mobile 07870674569.
Just a quick reminder that our Ladies and Kids group coaching continues tomorrow. The cost is £10 per person. Drop me an email or contact by phone on 07870674569 to book your place, feel free to bring a friend. Regards
Just a quick reminder that spaces are available this coming weekend for group coaching, 10.00 to 11.00 for the ladies and 11.00 to 12.00 for the juniors,the cost per person is £10. Please contact me to reserve a place.
Just a reminder to say there are still spots available for this Saturdays group lessons,the start times are 10.00 for the Ladies and 11.00 the juniors. Please contact me to book your place.
Morning Just a quick reminder regarding group coaching. The next classes will commence on the 17th March, 10.00am for the Ladies and 11.00am for the juniors, please contact me to register and book a place the cost is £10 per individual.
Morning all, Just a quick reminder that spots are still available this Saturday for group coaching.
Ladies 10.00 - 11.00am Juniors 11.00- 12.00am
Please contact me to book a place. Also i will be holding Callaway Demo days this Saturday and Sunday, feel free to come along and try out the equipment including the new Rogue Range.
Fall in love with your putter this valentines at my Putting Clinic which will start at 2pm on the 16 February. The lesson duration is for 2 hours and will cover all aspects of putting. Open to both members and non members and will be free of charge. To reserve your place contact me by phone or email, alternately use this link to book online. https://batchworthpark.glfconnect.com Regards Mark Tompkins 07870 674569 01923 711400 Golf Development Professional
Seniors group coaching will start at 11am on the 28 February. The lesson duration is for an hour and will cover all aspects of the game. Open to both members and non members, the cost will be £7.50 per person. To reserve your place contact me by phone or email, alternately use this link to book online. https://batchworthpark.glfconnect.com Regards Mark Tompkins 07870 674569 01923 711400 Golf Development Professional
Beginners group coaching will start at 12pm on the 24 February. The lesson duration is for an hour and will cover all aspects of the game. Open to both members and non members, the cost will be £10 per person. To reserve your place contact me by phone or email, alternately use this link to book online. https://batchworthpark.glfconnect.com Regards Mark Tompkins 07870 674569 01923 711400 Golf Development Professional
Junior group coaching will start at 11am on the 24 February. The lesson duration is for an hour and will cover all aspects of the game. Open to both members and non members, the cost will be £10 per person. To reserve your place contact me by phone or email, alternately use this link to book online. https://batchworthpark.glfconnect.com Regards Mark Tompkins 07870 674569 01923 711400 Golf Development Professional
Ladies group coaching will start at 10am on the 24 February. The lesson duration is for an hour and will cover all aspects of the game. Open to both members and non members, the cost will be £10 per person. To reserve your place contact me by phone or email, alternately use this link to book online. https://batchworthpark.glfconnect.com Regards Mark Tompkins 07870 674569 01923 711400 Golf Development Professional
Morning All, We will be holding a Texas Scramble on the 28th December tee times from 9am to be followed by brunch. The format will consist of 9 holes to be played off the yellow and red tees, teams to consist of 4 players. The entry fee is £12.50 per person this includes food and prizes, please email or contact me on my mobile to confirm entry.
Just a quick reminder re tomorrows Texas Scramble, the first tee time is at 14.30, there are places still available,so let me know if you would like to enter with or without a team.
Hi all I would like to invite you to join me on 25.10.17 and compete for our Autumn Texas Scramble , teams will consist of 4 players and the entry is resricted to 12 teams. The cost is £12.50 per person and this will include prizes and food afterwards. First Tee Times will be at 14.30 hrs. Please respond asap to secure your place. Regards Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
We will be hosting a 9 hole Texas Scramble on the 20th July. Tee times will start from 5pm and teams will consist of 4 players, don't worry if you don't have a complete team as we can fill it for you! Entrance is £12.50 per person this will include prizes and BBQ. Email me back to book your spot.
Morning All This Sunday sees the start of our junior academy, if you have a son or daughter,maybe even a grandchild register you're interest ASAP and lets find ex member,former club champion,course record holder and European tour winner Matt Wallace.Hopefully see you Sunday at 12pm. Regards Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
Good Morning Its time to create more club head speed, this month I will be holding a clinic specially designed to increase yardage. If you're looking for more yards register your interest and come along at 2pm on the 14th June. Regards Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
improve your putting in May, two dates to add to your diaries. firstly I will be holding a putting clinic on the 19-5 at 11-00 and secondly come along and try to hole more putts from10ft than my Professional team to win prizes,please reply to book your place on the events. Regards Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
Hi all, sticking with next weeks 10 yard theme, I'm challenging you to see if I can help us gain that extra yardage.Prizes will be awarded to those who achieve their goal. The clinic will commence at 18.00 hrs on 19th April.
Improve your shots from 10 yards with me next Tuesday 18th April at 18.00, open to all members, this is also a great opportunity to introduce new golfers to the game so please bring friends or family members.
Just a reminder that our Junior Academy has places available for this coming Sunday 19/3. It runs from 12-00-13-00, lets see if we can find the next Charley Hull or Rory Mcllroy, you never know!! Cost per child £7,contact me to reserve place.
Regards Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
Morning all, next Thursday 16th March I will be hosting a golfer and non golfer event, It will proceed with a clinic for both golfers and non golfers to be followed by a 4 hole loop whereby the non golfer will take over playing the hole once the the pairs golf ball is within 40 yards of the green. So why not use this opportunity to introduce a friend or family member to both the game of golf and Batchworth Park Golf club. This event will start at 16.00 Hrs, please contact me to reserve your place.
Morning all, With the better weather around the corner we must be itching to leave the range and get out on that lovely golf course. After a few long months of honing your long game its time to sharpen up those shorter shots. This Friday at 15:00 I will be hosting a green side bunker challenge, how many times are you able to get up and down in 2 from the sand? I will be on hand to offer advice and prizes will be presented to the most improved players. Join me this Friday and lets get the season started with a big sand blast!
Regards Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
Come along on Saturday 18th February from 1pm and have a go at our Par 18 short game challenge!
We'll set up 9 holes around a green (each hole a Par 2) which will test every part of your chipping and pitching skills, and your ability to finish it off with the putter!
Our Pro Mark Tompkins will be on hand to offer some advice on the best strategy from each position. This is a crucial area of the game that if you perform well you will lower your scores!
Good Morning, this coming Monday,from 12.00 to 13.00 ,i will be holding a free putting clinic open to all members, please contact me to register your interest.
Please be advised that next weeks events are for current members and not future members as the headline may suggest, apologies for any confusion caused.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE CLINICS ARE FREE TO ALL MEMBERS
Tuesday 7th Feb 12.00-13.00 Awkward lies are a problem for most golfers, let me show you the best way of dealing with these shots. Wednesday 8th Feb 12.00-13.00 Time to sort out those bunker shots,dont be scared of the sand, look forward to going into the bunkers this year knowing that you can play out with confidence!(8 spaces only, first come first serve). Thursday 9th Feb 11.00-12.00 I will be holding a ladies swing on the driving range next Thursday,this will cover the set up and all aspects of the swing i look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
PS The junior clinic last Sunday was a great success and will continue to held at midday from 12th February.
Please register your interest asap to avoid disappointment.
Thanks Mark Tompkins Golf Development Professional
I will be running junior coaching for members children, the first session, which will be free of any charges is to take place this Sunday from 12pm to 1pm, all levels of ability and ages are welcome.Please register your interest asap as spaces will be limited.
Good morning all, I will be holding a free of charge fault fixing clinic for members,,family and friends, this will take place from 10am to 11am on Saturday 28th January, please register your interest asap to save disapointment as spaces are limited.
Good afternoon all, just to inform you of my next clinic which is free of charge to all Batchworth Park Members. It will be held on Monday 30th January from 12pm to 2pm and will cover all aspects of chipping, please register your interest by email and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday.
Batchworth Parks new Golf Development Professional Mark Tompkins will be hosting a complimentary putting clinic on the 23rd January from 11am to 2pm, Please contact us to register your interest.
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