Dan Seymour's Quest for the Open
Yes that's right you read correctly our very own Dan Seymour is on a mission to play in the 2016 British Open at the beautiful Royal Troon.
On Monday 20th June Dan competed in the first qualifying round in the south at Frilford Heath Golf Club. Dan carded a very respectable level par 71 but it was not quite enough to get him clearly though to the next stage which meant he was forced into a playoff, DUN, DUN DUUUUUUN!! Dan unfortunately lost the playoff on the 2nd hole. He had been so close, but now the dream of playing in the Open had once again returned to being just that, a dream, an impossible dream.
Ever the professional Dan went to bed nice an early to ensure he was bright eyed and bushy tailed for another full on day of coaching, here at the Academy. Then his phone rang…..Dan got through as first reserve! A competitor had pulled out and Dan is now through to the second round of qualifying to be held at Woburn Golf Club, on Tuesday 28th July.
The Quest Continues!
As if that wasn't enough edge of your seat golfing action, Dan then went on to place second in the 2016 Hampshire Strokeplay Championships at The Army Golf Club. Dan lost in a play off on the 2nd hole (déjà vu) to Adam Hickling of Stoneham Golf Club.
More Balls Please!
Strawberries and cream at the ready, Wimbledon is upon us once again and we are getting into the spirit of things.
Our tennis golf balls are back! Starting on Monday, during the 2 weeks of Wimbledon if you find a tennis ball golf ball in your basket we will double your basket for free!
Extra! Extra! We Give You Extra!
For the next month we are offering you a 50% trade in bonus on your clubs. Example: Normal trade in value £100 this month £150!
Terms & Conditions
We accept trade in against the following products: Drivers, Fairways, Woods, Hybrids, Irons, Wedges and Putters.
We accept trade in on a like for like basis only.
A ratio of 1:1 must be applied. For example one Driver for one Driver, one set of Irons for one set of Irons.
We do not accept Trade Ins against second hand stock. or exchange for Winchester Golf Academy Gift Vouchers.
W.G.A Golf Society News
Thank you all for your interest in the WGA Golf Society. I am pleased to say that Geoff Fairris has agreed to act as the coordinator for the society and will arrange the dates and venues for this. The administration will be handled by the team at WGA and we will let you all know through the newsletter and by email the upcoming events.
The first date for your diary is the 26th July at Leckford, which for those of you who have not played it before is a little gem and beautiful with it.
As with the rest of the business, we want the society to be as inclusive as possible and this first event will not be restricted by handicap. In due course we expect to visit some other courses further afield which may well be handicap limited, but our hope is that we can help and encourage those without a handicap to achieve one and broaden their options for the future.
The first tee time will be at noon going off in threes and the intention is to then return to the Bistro at the range for an early supper and prize giving at about 6pm.
The cost for this event is likely to be about £30, slightly depending on numbers, to include green fees and food, but not drinks.
To sign up for this event please see the staff at the front desk who will take your payment when we have firm numbers.
We will be planning further events in the late summer and autumn and will make sure they are well advertised in advance.
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