Golfing Herald met up with Pete Kelbel, PGA Professional at the Walloon Lake Country Club, Petoskey, Michigan for our series ‘Meet the Professional’. Pete Kelbel is a 3rd generation professional golfer, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, both of whom had distinguished careers as teaching professionals. From a very early age, Pete accompanied his … [Read more...] about Pete Kelbel
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Alex Boyton
Golfing Herald met up with Alex Boyton, PGA Professional at Cottingham Parks Golf & Leisure Club. Alex Boyton's golfing journey all started when he was aged about 10 and he 'followed' his older brother around Sutton Park golf course...but then one day his brother 'let him' play a few holes. From that inauspicious beginning, Alex got a half set and started to play, … [Read more...] about Alex Boyton
Ed James
Golfing Herald met up with PGA Teaching Professional Ed James for our Meet the Professional series. Ed was introduced to golf by his Grandad who was a member at Gainsborough Golf Club in Lincolnshire, England. But it was not until a few years later when he received a Xmas gift of golf lessons that Ed became ‘hooked’. From that moment on, Ed knew he wanted to be involved … [Read more...] about Ed James
David Edwards
Golfing Herald met up with David Edwards, PGA Fellow Professional and International Trick Golf Show artist for our Meet the Professional series. Aged about 9, David’s love and passion for golf ‘teed off’ on the practice ground at Catterick Garrison Golf Club by hitting balls with a putter, always attempting to break his own distance record!! David’s father served in … [Read more...] about David Edwards
Aran Wainwright
Judged by today’s golfing standards, Aran Wainwright was very much a latecomer to golf. At age 14, Aran was first introduced to golf by his brother who was a member of Pontefract Golf Club at the time. Despite this relatively late start, Aran was immediately ‘hooked’ and within about 12 months was playing off a handicap of 3!! Aran won a golf scholarship at the Wallace State … [Read more...] about Aran Wainwright