Was brilliant for Dawn and I to have past junior Strathmore member and junior Captain Alex Simpson back playing at Strathmore tonight. He is currently working as a PGA Professional at Noah’s Ark in Perth, but has decided to head off to Australia in October, to see if the weather suits him better.
We have known him for 16 years and have so many happy memories. It all started when I saw him at the driving range hitting balls and and was so impressed by his consistency.
We spoke tonight about confidence in your own ability and it’s something he had in abundance. He finished that first night we met by hitting shots whilst kneeling and was as consistent doing that as when he was standing !!
He won every age group category at County level, a feat never achieved before, and one which I believe will never be repeated again. He played for Scotland from the age of 15 and I loved going along to support him whenever I could.
We also spent 3 days at an Allianz Golf Camp at St Andrews an experience you couldn’t buy and reached the P&K Masters pairs finals with the highlight staying and playing at the Renaissance Course.
Alex, to his credit, has never forgot where it all started and is always prepared to give back. Next Saturday he is giving up his free time to come back to Strathmore to hold a master class for our WHS handicap players and then to accompany them out on the course. This is testament to the man this junior has become, a credit to himself, his family and a great friend we will have forever.
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