From Amateur to Professional in 2 years!

Almost exactly 2 years ago a father approached me about his son who dreamt of becoming a golf professional, he wanted to build a team of support to help his son get there.

After meeting Lewis I could see the desire, attitude and potential of a professional but off an 8 handicap and from a short and easy course there was a long road ahead with a lot of work to do!

The only solution was to eat, sleep and breath golf and he entered into my golf mentoring program in August 2014.

We worked together closely each week and it wasn’t long before his first competition win and cut. After that initial success the road was hard and we had to develop a number of areas of the game if he wanted further success. We needed a big increase in distance, shape of ball flight and in the versatility of his short game.

Lewis responded to this challenge in the only way he knew how, he got to work!

Over the next year Lewis gained over 100 yards with his driver going from barely 200 yards to 300 yards and beyond with a good strike, his shafts changed from regular to extra stiff and he learnt a multitude of short game shots by learning how to control the face, stance, ball position and club head release.

Of course these are the physical skills Lewis learnt he also improved many other areas mentally during this period. He developed a mental toughness including grit, determination and the work ethic of a machine. His character has evolved over the last 2 years and I can honestly say it’s been a pleasure and a privaledge to be the one to supporting him through his journey.

A word from Lewis –

“I started working with Steve around two years ago, and can’t believe how much my game has improved over the relatively short space of time we’ve worked together. His work ethic, determination and passion for improvement are qualities I look up to massively and try to replicate when working towards my own goals.

His vast knowledge of all areas of the game including all the important things off the course such as fitness and psychology mean he has been able to work with me to create a detailed training plan to get the best possible results out of all of my practice sessions. Every lesson I have with Steve always has a clear outcome, and I always come away from his sessions feeling like I have made progress towards my goals.

I would highly recommend Steve to anyone who is serious about improving any area of their game. Finally, Thanks Steve for not only being a great coach but also a great friend and role model”

Lewis has recently achieved a handicap of 3 and he took the decision to become a professional towards the end of this season (August 2016). The view is to introduce his game into the professional ranks in Autumn 2016 or Spring 2017 to further his development. He will be working and teaching along side me in the mean time at The Dorset Golf & Country Club and I’m sure he has lots of tips to share that he’s learnt in his journey!

With a great attitude, game and knowledge he can’t fail to be successful in the years to come, I’m excited to see what’s next!

Great job Lewis.

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Here is a short video showing some of the recent changes that I’ve made with my clients in only 30 Minutes!

All of these clips shown are full proper golf swings made at a ball and all it took was 30 minutes of instruction……

Book in now to change your swing and get on the next video!

A notable recent change by one of my new clients change Matt Hallet – After only 3 x 30 minute sessions a transformation has occurred!!!!!!

Well done Matt, more to come!

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The Bloomfield Cup is played for once a year by the past captains of Enmore Park Golf Club, played over 9 holes.
John aged 76 shot 18 points off his 21 handicap to take the Cup! His round consisted of only 14 putts! “My putting was mustard I just felt like I couldn’t miss”. John also made 3 gross pars to make up his score, on the par four 4th, par five 6th and finally on the par three 7th. “It’s the first individual trophy I’ve ever won. Ive won pairs trophies before but nothing like this.”

Not bad after a 6 month lay off! “I had couple of lessons to get me going and the difference has been amazing! It was my 4th game back I definitely wasn’t expect results that quickly. After 2 lessons my swing just felt simpler and easier”.

After a whole winter and spring away from the golf course due to medical problems John asked me if I could help him change his swing to overcome some inflexibility and mobility issues.

Being my grandad how could i say no! After 2 sessions we came up with a swing and movement which felt comfortable and really worked. His strike improved and he found more power.

John’s worked hard to achieve these changes and results, with a little more practice and work I don’t think this will be last trophy he’ll win either!

Great work John keep it up!

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Wendy Halliday has defended the Marskery Cup shooting Net 68 on a blustery day beating her closest competitor by 1 shots. She is only the 2nd person ever in the cups history to successfully defend the title!

Wendy’s round included 4 Gross Par’s and a Birdie 2 down the Par 3 17th. Wendy hit her newly learnt punch shot under the wind to around 15 feet and holed a nice putt to convert it.
This latest score takes her handicap down to 21 losing a total of 3 shots this year so far!

With Wendy’s clear ability to make Par’s and Birdies I have no doubt that her handicap is soon to tumble-down where she deserves to be!

Wendy and I have worked together for a long time, her hunger to improve and constantly better her self is inspiring. I have a great time working with her and can’t see any reason why she wont develop into one of the The Dorset Golf & Country Clubs best Lady golfers!

Well Done Wendy, super work!

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Its normally only competition wins and close seconds that I write about in my student achievements section however some recent handicap reductions are well worth a mention especially when they all come from the same Group sessions.

The Ladies Skill development sessions were the creation by Myself and PGA Professional Jonathan Elsdon. Our aim was simple,  create an enviorment free from instructional (traditional) learning where players can improve their skills through methods other  than ‘re-modelling’ their golf swings.

The last ladies skill development sessions were designed to improve upon putting confidence and stroke effectiveness on the green.

The results have been astounding. Janet Hull & Angie Crabtree have both been cut with the effort they have put in is showing already. Both received handicap reductions of one shot, taking their handicaps from 29 to 28 and 33 to 32 respectively.

Vickey Kardas also recieved a substancial cut after shooting 40 points in the last ladies competition. This cut has taken her out of the Higher Handicap ladies inter club team and straight into The Dorset Golf & Country Clubs Ladies first team.

All this achieved in only a four week course, fantastic acheievment for all three and there is definately more to come!

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Andy Dobbs had a fantastic round in the 2012 Corbin Cup shooting 41 points winning by a comfortable margin. Th e Corbin Cup is the first singles event of the year and marks the start of the competitive season here at The Dorset Golf & Country Club. This is a great start to the year for Andy already receiving a handicap cut of Two shot from 19 to his new handicap of 17!

Andy had a lot of good holes during his round but the one that stood out was the 422yrd 13th which is the hardest hole on the course! Andy crunched his drive down the middle only to follow it up with a superb approach in to around 10 feet. Unfortunately Andy lipped out for his Birdie but he made an easy par for 4 points on the card, not bad huh!

Andy and I have worked together through the winter trying to make some fundamental changes to his swing and to the way Andy thinks about the golf swing. With the great changes that we’ve made and Andy’s new perception of the golf swing I think he will take the club by storm and make a real impact on his handicap this year! No wonder he came out firing….

A great start to the season Andy, don’t worry there’s lots more to come!

Well Done.

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Vicky, Bridgett & Wendy won the ladies bowmaker with a fantastic 71 points. This is they’re first achievement of the new year. It was a wet and wintery day on the course making it tough for everyone who tee’d up. The girls however rose to the challenge, playing some truly great golf. The highlight of Wendy’s round was on the Par 5 16th hole where she was on the green in just three shots, it took a fantastically struck 5 wood to carry the lake and make Gross Par.

The Ladies were part of my Skill Developement sessions which started in january 2012. The sessions were the creation and brain child of myself and Jonathan Elsdon. The idea was to create an environment and a structure where Ladies of all standard can progress their skills and develop as golfers by not necessarily ‘remodeling’ the whole golf swing. All the Ladies involved progressed fantastically with Vickey, Bridgett and Wendy winning the bowmaker comfortably.

Jonny and I have really high hopes for our Ladies this year. They all have the potential to achieve some fantastic results!

For now though, a really well done to Vicky, Bridgett and Wendy, keep it up girls!

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