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
PGA Teaching Professional
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
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
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
Paul Gibson
Golfing Herald met up with Paul Gibson, PGA Teaching Professional at Hornsea Golf Club for our Meet the Professional series. Paul Gibson is a very well respected and innovative PGA Teaching Professional, but his golfing journey to date has certainly not followed the trajectory of a traditional career path. Paul was introduced to the game of golf at an early age by his … [Read more...] about Paul Gibson