As well as 1-1 lessons, I offer a group coaching clinic.
The group coaching clinic is an excellent way of meeting other golfers and building a bond. It is likely to start at various points through the year and is aimed at different ability levels as follows.
Clinic 1 (Introduction to golf) Running over 8 weeks, the Level 1 program is intended for beginners to the game or those who have a couple of lessons in the past and wish to return to the game. This level is basically an Introduction to Golf.
These sessions cover most of the fundamental areas of the game of golf from driving through to putting. Each week a different area is covered with guided practice drills for participants to practice through the week. Once undertaken, participants can opt to do the program a second time before moving to Level 2. To find out when the next group session starts see the flyer at the base of the page
Clinic 2 Full swing breakdown Running over 8 weeks, this second clinic is intended for those who have completed the “introduction to Golf” clinic or those who have had a couple of lessons in the past and wish to return to the game. These sessions cover the swing in more detail with each week a different part of the golf swing being covered including: The Back swing Understanding the swing motion with focus on the back swing to include body and hand position with Balance The Downswing Understanding the swing motion with focus on the downswing to include body and hand position with Balance Impact Position Understanding the position, angle of attack and the angle of approach The Transition Understanding the swing motion with focus on the transition of weight through the swing The Follow Through Understanding the swing motion with the focus on achieving a full balanced finish
Clinic 3 Short game masterclass Running over 8 weeks, this third clinic is intended for those who have completed the “Introduction to Golf” and “The full swing clinic, which you have. It is also great for those who just want to focus on their short game or those who have had a couple of lessons in the past and wish to return to the game. These sessions cover the short game in more detail with each week a different skill being covered. This clinic will have guided practice drills for participants to practice through the week. Areas covered in detail each week include: Chipping Understanding the swing motion with focus on the distance control Pitching Understanding the swing motion with focus on short and pitching Putting Understanding the 4 elements of good putting Greenside bunker play and longer pitching Understanding how best to achieve the required distance from a greenside bunker Distance control for the longer pitch
Clinic 4 On course game time This level is about getting out in the course and improving your course management. In every other session, participants will play a few holes in 3 balls with specific targets to meet as part of the game. The targets will include fairways hit, greens in regulation, up and downs and the number of putts. The scores will be handed in at the end of each round and the coach will offer drills for participants to work on at the range or practice areas at the next session.
"Richie was very patient with everyone and was very encouraging and knowledgeable about the game. " -- Dana Williams
"A great introduction to golfing. Coach Richie makes what might seem like tedious practice highly entertaining and informative." -- Carmel Haynes
"The experience has been fun, learning a new skill which requires so many elements for varying shots could be overwhelming however Coach Richie was able to deliver the material in a way which has been easy to understand, he was patient enough to help me execute and the icing on the cake has been his humor which definitely helped." -- Talicia Lewis
"The ladies’ golf clinic expanded my learning of a new sporting skill, it fostered a healthy environment to reconnect with nature, people and myself and was overall a great wellbeing enhancing experience."--Christine Mohammed
"Lots of fun and it was great meeting new people. Learning at your own pace with no unnecessary pressure. Good encouragement from the other students and Coach"-- Gayle Hutchinson
"The clinic was a great introduction into the basics of golf. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of taking on a sport like golf and learning new techniques with the guidance of our friendly and patient coach." -- Kabira Foster
"Richie is a committed and generous coach. His enthusiasm for teaching and the development of women’s golf is laudable. Progress is achieved in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere, allowing beginners to ease through frustration, advancing their skills while having fun."-- Nicole Hustler
"The clinic was all that I wanted it to be and more. My introduction to golf was a very positive experience."-- Lizette Haynes
"The clinic offered personalized guidance and covered the basics like grip, posture, and swings. The lessons and clinic alike provided a baseline to aid with accelerated learning." -- Tremaine Bailey
"The clinic was a fun introduction to golf" Anonymous
"I do feel differently coming out of this golf clinic; I met some remarkable women, had a ton of fun, and have discovered a sport I genuinely love. Ritchie is a special coach, he makes learning so enjoyable, and finds a way to teach you in a way that you just get it." -- Alexandra Hanschell