Back in October 2019, Golfing Herald met up with Darren Grey for our series 'Meet the Professional'. (At that time Darren was the PGA Assistant Professional at the Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy ... today he is the Teaching Professional at Alnwick Castle Golf Club) Darren Grey was born without the lower half of his left arm but as instilled into him from a young age by … [Read more...] about Darren Grey
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James Freeman
Golfing Herald met up with James Freeman, PGA Professional at Retford GC for our Meet the Professional series. After learning how to ‘hit a golf ball’ as a youngster on pitch and putt courses whilst on holiday, James was encouraged by his grandparents, both members of Retford Golf Club, to attend the junior coaching sessions held at the club on Saturday … [Read more...] about James Freeman
Gary Day
Golfing Herald met up with Gary Day for our Meet the Professional series. Throughout our chat I was reminded of quotations attributed to Periander, one of the seven sages of Ancient Greece, namely: “Practice is everything” "Learn to bear bravely the changes of fortune” I really hope you enjoy this article that at times took Gary and myself to places, thoughts and emotions … [Read more...] about Gary Day
Ben Mason
Golfing Herald met up with former European and Challenge Tour player Ben Mason for our Meet the Professional series. Ben caught the golfing bug more than 30 years ago when his dad dusted down his clubs for a charity golf day. Ben hit some balls whilst his dad practised and the rest as they say is… As a member of Roundhay Golf Club, Ben initially played golf at … [Read more...] about Ben Mason
Sarah Walton
Golfing Herald met up with Sarah Walton, Head PGA Professional at Belton Park GC for our Meet the Professional series. Sarah’s golfing story began when she persuaded a college friend, who was an absolute ‘golf nut’, to go to the local golf driving range when they should have been studying for their A-Levels!! Although that first shot did not go very far her love of golf … [Read more...] about Sarah Walton