THANKS ALEX

Thank you so much Alex, our juniors really appreciated you giving up your free time to spend it with them today. 

First of all we fitted Cameron with a set of hire clubs and because he was first there he benefitted from a full coaching session. 9 others then took part in the 2nd session with Alex concentrating on problem clubs and wow what a difference. 5 players scored over 40 points with Archie L leading the field with an amazing 47 points. Pars on 8 & 10 generated 10 points, a 4 on 4 was for another 4 points and  6 x 3 pointers certainly helped the back 9 of 26 points. 

Alex played 4 or 5 holes with every group out today and with 6 birdies on the back 9, which should have been 8 as he missed 2 other opportunities. One group made him play driver then chip with his 3 wood on a 129yd par 3 and he still made par. His commitment to Strathmore juniors has never wavered and it was a pleasure to have him come along to pass on his knowledge. It obviously worked. 

2 new members joined yesterday. Alice and Madeline (who was a member last year, welcome back) 

Met Callum going out for his 2nd round on a golf course and wow what a result. 1st Certificate achieved, 2nd Certificate achieved, fun handicap achieved. He had never been on a golf course before this week. He had only been to a driving range and obviously only hit full shots. He had played golf on the Wii so I had to explain hitting half or three quarter shots was like letting it go up to 50% or 75% before hitting the line. He had never putted, so amazing how quick he picked it up. 

Finally received email confirming Leighton, Andrew, Alasdair, Keir, Archie, Conan, Jessica, Ellie-Marie and Saoirse have all qualified for the Skills Challenge final at Crieff. 

Last year James and Ellie-Marie won their age group sections could we dream of another National Champion and Ellie-Marie retaining her title. Anything is possible if you believe and also have the talent. The next 2 months are going to be so exciting.