Golf & Golf Tuition
Courses for 2012 will start on the 29th of March and continue through to 29th of October.
If you are interested in courses outside of this period, please enquire.
'Just Golf & English'
Under the management of Tony Hewitt and Barry Sweetman since 2003, "Just Golf & English" has provided fully escorted Golf and English courses in association with Language Schools in Canterbury. Tony and Barry have been Golf Supervisors for many years as well as being competent club golfers.
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.
Alternatively, structured tuition can be provided by PGA golf professional Belgium born Greg Haenen and Nick Warwick of Boughton Golf Academy. Clients can also choose to have a combination of both tuition and golf and can even choose to have a golf only package.
"Just Golf and English" however, strongly recommend that tuition by a PGA Professional is included in your course unless you are a very low handicapper.
Tuition
Boughton Golf Academy is within easy reach of Canterbury and offers excellent facilities both undercover and outside, including video analysis and a 6027 metres 18 hole course as well as a 1000 metres 9 hole academy golf course.
Boughton and Etchinghill Golf Clubs have recently been awarded GOLFMARK. This is a National Scheme that recognises beginner and junior friendly golf facilities. Key areas being:
Coaching and Playing
Club environment including equality and ethics
Child protection and duty of care
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.
Handicaps
Clients visiting the Golf Clubs mentioned above as well as some others in the area, are not required to have a Handicap Certificate. However 'Just Golf and English' can provide a Certification of Handicap. 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 after which a certificate can be issued. The advantage of gaining such a certificate is that it may allow you to play at courses where handicap certificates are compulsory and it may also be acceptable to your own national golfing association / organisation.
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.
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 preferred 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.
Golf Courses
The Golf Courses generally used by 'Just Golf & English' are Boughton, Etchinghill, Austin Lodge and Upchurch River Valley 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; however other clubs close to Canterbury may also be visited.
Boughton Golf Club 14th Green
INSURANCE
Clients should ensure they take out suitable travel / holiday insurance before travelling. The insurance should cover against cancellation, illness, personal injury, loss of private property and third-party liability.
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