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
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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
Alison Johns
Golfing Herald met up with Alison Johns, PGA Teaching Professional at Woodhall Spa Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. Alison’s love of golf started when she caddied for her father on the 9 hole golf course at RAF Woodhall. Then, aged 11, she picked up a golf club and really enjoyed the experience of hitting a golf ball for the first time. Alison then … [Read more...] about Alison Johns
David McNicholas
Golfing Herald met up with David McNicholas, Head PGA Professional at Elsham Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. David’s love of golf began at a very early age. In the mid-1980's he would sneak onto Turnberry golf course with his parents and his brother and whilst walking the course his Dad would proudly explain where golfing legends such as Jack Nicklaus and … [Read more...] about David McNicholas