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'Just Golf &
English'
Under the management of Tony Hewitt and Barry
Sweetman, Just Golf & English is continuing an activity that has been
carried out in Canterbury since 1986, by an internationally renowned
organisation who are no longer operating in the South East of England.
Tony and Barry have been Golf Supervisors for many years as well as being
competent club golfers.
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Golf
Golfers of all abilities can be catered for from complete beginners to advanced
golfers. A typical weekly course could consist of four mornings of English
Language tuition followed by four afternoons of golf and/or golf tuition
on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Dependant upon the clients
requirements, golf can be a round of golf each afternoon at one of several very
good golf courses in the area, for example, Boughton G.C., Etchinghill G.C.,
The Ridge G.C. and Austin Lodge G.C. Alternatively, structured tuition can be
provided by PGA golf professionals such as Greg Haenen, of Boughton Golf Academy
or Phil Sparks and his staff, David Vernon and Gary Bason, at Manston Golf
Centre. Clients can also choose to have a combination
of both tuition and golf and can even choose to have a golf only package.
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Tuition
Both Boughton Golf Academy & Manston Golf Centre are within easy reach
of Canterbury and have excellent facilities both undercover and outside,
including video analysis and an academy golf course.
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Daily Routine
Clients are transported daily from the Language School to their golfing
activities by an English golfer (Golf Supervisor) who will also play with them
during the afternoon round of golf. The golf supervisor will host a sandwich
lunch at the club as well as drinks at the bar (19th hole) after the round. This
enables the client to relax and meet other golfers and to practice English in a
friendly club environment. The client is also transported back to his
accommodation.
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Handicaps
Clients visiting the Golf Clubs mentioned above
as well as some others in the area, are not required to have a handicap
certificate. If however you do not have a handicap certificate, why not obtain one
authorised by the English Golf Union (EGU). You will be required to play at least 3 rounds of 18 holes golf with your 'Golf
Supervisor' during your stay in England. This is most suited for a minimum of a
2 week stay. The cards from each round are scrutinized by a golf professional
who will then issue you with a validated handicap certificate. An additional charge will be made for this service. The advantage of
gaining an official golfing handicap certificate is that it may allow you to
play at courses where handicap certificates are compulsory and of course the
handicap certificate may also be acceptable to your own national golfing
association / organisation or society.
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Minimum Age
The minimum age for the golf package is
15 years although this may be reduced following discussion with parents or
if parents or legal guardians accompany under 15's.
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Dress Codes
Dress codes at golf clubs in England are
fairly consistent but some are quite strict. As a general rule, golfers
must wear: golf shoes (no trainers) with soft spikes and socks, long
trousers (not jeans or jean type) or tailored shorts; golf shirts with a
collar or roll neck. Clients must adhere to this dress code and are
expected to bring their own sets of clubs with them. Certain golf clubs
will hire sets or half sets of clubs but the quality of them cannot be
guaranteed. Some clubs will also hire golf shoes.
If you are an absolute beginner at golf 'Just Golf & English' can
provide a limited number of golf sets, however, we must be advised
beforehand.
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Golf Courses
The Golf Courses generally used by 'Just Golf
& English' are Boughton, Etchinghill, The Ridge & Austin Lodge
which are suited for a wide range of golfing abilities. All are very good
courses with excellent professional and catering facilities. Most are within
easy reach of Canterbury with the exception of Austin Lodge which is about a 50
minute drive. All the clubs are set in beautiful Kent countryside and are owned
by Pentland Golf. There are also numerous other clubs close to Canterbury which
may also be visited.
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Boughton Golf Club - 14th Green
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