Jake's Success We have just witnessed a great few weeks of golf from my long term pupil Jake Hibbert. I have been coaching Jake exclusively since he was 8 years old during which time I have helped him play for the County at U14,16, and 18's. Firstly in the Men's County Strokeplay at Bromborough Jake shot 68 (-4) in the 1st round to be tied for the lead. He followed this up with rounds of 71, 73 & 75 to finish tied 4th on -1 for the tournament. A fantastic achievement at only 15 years old. Jake then played in the English Boys' Under 16 Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (McGregor Trophy) and shot 73, 71 to make the cut tied 11th. Although he slipped down the field finishing inside the top 40 is still a good achievement in a field of the best junior boys from Europe. Certainly these are the tour stars of the future! Jake then won the County Boys U16's Strokeplay at Helsby with a 71 and followed that up with 8th place in the North of England U16's Championship at Pannal Golf Club in Harrogate. Rounds of 71, 75, 70 & 73 in a field containing the best boys from all over Britain showed where he is now with his game. Although I obviously work on the technical aspects of Jake's game with him, a lot of what we do together is based on preparation, routine and the mental approach. He is always in touch texting me to let me know how things are going, including letting me know of his round of -5 under par at Warrington last week that brought him down to +1.
Those of you who currently take lessons with me, whatever your handicap, please use me in the same way, asking questions between lessons and letting me know how you are feeling about your game. It's worth the effort. If you're not currently seeing me and want to improve please click here to discuss your thoughts and requirements. Winter courses of lessons are now beginning where you can save up to £200 for a course. |