Becky Gibbs (Burnham and Berrow) is the British Universities Champion 2013

26 Apr 13

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Becky Gibbs from Burnham and Berrow Golf Club is the new British Universities Champion 2013.

Becky Gibbs

1st SGP Academy Tournament - The Isle of Wedmore Golf Club

5 Apr 13

Despite freezing cold temperatures the inaugural Somerset Golf Partnership Academy Tournament was held today at The Isle of Wedmore Golf Club. 39 participants braved the elements to take part in the Stableford event over 18, 9 or 6 holes depending on their handicap. Well done to all those who played in the bitter conditions. There was some great scoring with many of the players playing well below their handicaps. Great to see!

Winnie Atkinson-Harris teeing off from the 1st hole

Gold Medal win for Megan

28 Mar 13

Megan Dennett wins Gold medal at the British College Championships at Bath Golf Club.

Megan

Somerset Development Conference

13 Mar 13

SOMERSET GOLF PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ISLE OF WEDMORE GOLF CLUB THURSDAY 11th April 2013

England Golf

Academy success for Sean

25 Feb 13

Sean returns 60! 13 year old Sean Gray Somerset County Acdademypupil reduced his handicap on Saturday at his home club of The Isle of Wedmore with a gross 84 net 60 in the monthly medal. Benefiting from both academy coaching at the Oake Manor academy and regular individual lessons with Academy D

Sam Gray

Taking golf in to Burrington Primary school

20 Feb 13

PGA Professional Robert Moss delivers some Tri Golf sessions to pupuils at Burrington Primary School. To top it off the sun was out!!

Burrington School

Tickenham Golf Club make the Mark!

4 Feb 13

Tickenham Golf Club have set the standards in Golf Mark for other clubs to follow. Husband & wife team Andrew & Sarah Sutcliffe have consistently offered opportunities for people to get into golf & have managed to secure funding to support their work.

Tickenham Golf Club

Megan Qualifies for British College Championships

1 Feb 13

Congratulations! to Somerset Junior Captain Megan Dennett who is one of only four girls from the South West who have qualified for the British College Championships to be held at Bath Golf Club on 22nd/23rd March. Good luck for the final.

Megan

Paul Affleck Short Game Seminar

21 Dec 12

Somerset Professionals attended a short game seminar at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club with Former European Tour Player Paul Affleck. They were treated to a display of a true wizard in action when it comes to 50 yards and in!!!

Paul Affleck

Coaching Vacancy @ Millfield

26 Nov 12

Coaching Professional and Head of Millfield Prep School Golf 11,000 per annum |3 days per week term time only Applicants should hold or be approaching a level three coaching qualification and have played gold to a good standard. There may also be a possibility of extra private coaching avail

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England Golf's new grant supports juniors

2 Apr 13

England Golf has launched a new £300 grant to help GolfMark clubs and RangeMark driving ranges with projects to grow junior golf.

New grant supports juniors

Olympic hero backs 'Get into golf' week

25 Mar 13

Olympic hero Steve Backley believes would-be golfers can strike gold during Midlands Golf Week. The three-time javelin medal winner – himself a keen golfer – is supporting the week-long festival which takes place from April 12-22 and makes it even easier for anyone to give the sport a try.

Steve Backley supports Get into golf week

England Golf Partnership welcomes new school sport funding

21 Mar 13

The England Golf Partnership (EGP) has welcomed the government’s £150m-a-year boost for primary school sport. Golf is already a popular sport in schools and it is hoped that the new funding will help to get more children playing the game and encourage even closer links between schools and golf clubs.

HSBA Golf charge

It's 'Happy Families' for this golf couple

20 Mar 13

Growing the game of golf is “happy families” for Neil and Debbie Casling – the only married couple in England to both be county golf development officers.

Neil and Debbie Casling County Development Officers

England's 'wonderful' golf volunteers are honoured

11 Feb 13

Six “wonderful” volunteers, who inspire others to take up and enjoy golf, were honoured when they were named England’s Golf Volunteers of the Year.

England's 'wonderful' golf volunteers are honoured

Garon Park wins GolfMark Club of the Year 2013

8 Feb 13

Garon Park Golf Club in Essex has completed a remarkable revival by winning the prestigious title of GolfMark Club of the Year 2013, supported by COBRA-PUMA GOLF.

Garon Park wins GolfMark Club of the Year 2013

Thousands of young golfes are set for National Skills Challenge

7 Feb 13

Over 6000 young golfers from almost 800 clubs in England are already registered for the 2013 National Skills Challenge, supported by FootJoy – and there’s still time to join them.

Thousands of young golfers are set for National Skills Challenge

Golf participation holds steady despite bad weather

6 Dec 12

Record numbers of women and men in England are playing sport every week – and even the wettest summer for 100 years failed to dampen enthusiasm for golf, according to new figures from Sport England.

Golf participation holds steady despite bad weather

Nominate the best in grass roots junior golf for prestigious Golf Foundation Awards

5 Dec 12

The Golf Foundation is calling on supporters of grass roots junior golf to nominate deserving recipients for its Presidents’ Awards, held next May.

2012 Golf Foundation Award Winners

Over 70,000 get into golf during summer of sport

3 Dec 12

England’s network of County Golf Partnerships (CGPs) enjoyed a hugely successful summer of sport and introduced over 70,000 people to golf in the six months to the end of September.

70,000 get into golf during summer of sport
 

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