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.
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
Operation 36 Programme We want to give golfers the best introduction and long-term development plan to become a skilled golfer. Operation 36 is the fastest growing golfer development model and technology that is being integrated in coaching programs around the world. The program gives our staff away to organize a golfers' development and measure improvement over time. The end goal is to get all of our golfers to shoot (par) 36 from a full tee-box! How the on-course model works: Instead of starting at the full tee box, all golfers begin in Level 1 and will play 9 holes starting 25 yards from each green. If they shoot par (36) or better, the golfer progresses to Level 2, where they start 50 yards from each green. This challenge continues until the golfer can shoot par (36) from all 10 levels! How we will be integrating: Each golfer in our programs will get a profile in our FORDESGOLF community in the Operation 36 App. We will be offering 9 Hole Operation 36 formatted events for juniors and adults. After each event, our staff will record the event scores on your profile and track your progress over time. The app also allows our staff to organize programs & schedules digitally to improve communication with our families.
"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