Golfing Herald met up with Thomas Devine, PGA Advanced Professional and FUEL Junior Golf Programme Director at Oulton Hall, for our series ‘Meet the Professional’. When growing up, Thomas lived a short ‘chip and a putt’ away from the 17th tee at Wilpshire Golf Club, a few miles north of Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Aged about 9 or 10 and encouraged by a friend, Thomas … [Read more...] about Thomas Devine
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Danny Heard
Golfing Herald met up with Danny Heard, PGA Professional and Golf Academy Director at Aphrodite Hills, Cyprus for our series ‘Meet the Professional’. Danny Heard’s golfing adventure has come a long way since his first round of golf when he shot 117...a nett 81 off a handicap of 36, given to him by his dad at The Cambridgeshire Golf Club. Whilst at school, Danny played … [Read more...] about Danny Heard
Pete Kelbel
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
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