27 Oct 15
What is a Business Growth Forum? Facilitated session to allow clubs to identify their priorities, agree goals for growth and find out more about the support that is available for them. A simple plan will be created and the club will be closely supported by their local County Development Officer in order to start implementing the actions. 1 day practical forum from 10:00am – 3:30pm (lunch & refreshments included)
On Wednesday 18th November, The Essex Golf Union in partnership with the Essex Golf Partnership and the Essex County Ladies Association, is hosting an all day conference ' Growing Golf in Essex- working together to create stronger clubs'. It will take place at Langdon Hills Golf Club, from 10am to 4pm. The day is being funded by the Essex Golf Union and will therefore be free to delegates. This event is aimed at key club personnel such as the Proprietor, Secretary/Manager, Head Professional, Club Captain, Chairman, Director of Golf or Management Board member. We are pleased to confirm that England Golf CEO, David Joy, will present in addition to a mix of influential speakers. The day will include interactive sessions focusing on recruitment and retention of members and sourcing solutions to other business issues. For more information or to book your place, please call the County Union Office Telephone: 01376 500998 or email: info@essexgolfunion.org
Nominate that special someone for an England Golf Award The search is on to find golf's unsung heroes who give up their time to inspire others to take up and enjoy golf. England Golf is seeking nominations for its annual awards, which will recognise, celebrate and reward individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to ‘raise our game’ and build a bright future for the sport. The winners will be those who contribute within golf clubs, schools, county golf partnerships, training schemes, national companies or many other programmes. To nominate please complete the easy-to-follow nomination form on next to this text. The closing date is Friday 27 November 2015. The awards will be presented at a national conference in April 2016.
28 Jul 15
Check out England Golf's great new video aimed to inspire and attract women and girls into golf.
19 May 15
The Sinclair Award for best PGA Professional, is Ben Jones of Garon Park Golf Club in Essex who, in a deprived area, has introduced more than 1,600 young people to the game, with more than 450 returning to the club for further golfing experiences.
Girls Golf Rocks! That’s the message from a group of girl golfers who want to inspire others to follow them into the sport. Twelve members of the Essex County Girls squad have been trained as leaders and mentors for the project to promote the sport with the help of four local golf clubs. Their message is that golf is a fun and sociable game, with health benefits and a competitive edge – and they want other girls to join in. Their recent photoshoot (images © Leaderboard Photography) for the campaign poster shows that golf can be anything but fuddy-duddy. The Girls Golf Rocks campaign tees off with a big taster session in April at each of the four clubs taking part – Little Channels, Crowlands Heath, Playgolf Colchester and The Rayleigh Club. Three county squad girls will be helping out at each club.
The search is on to find golf's unsung heroes who give up their time to inspire others to take up and enjoy golf. England Golf is seeking nominations for its first annual awards, which will recognise, celebrate and reward individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to ‘raise our game’ and build a bright future for the sport. The winners will be those who contribute within golf clubs, schools, county golf partnerships, training schemes or many other programmes. To nominate please visit www.englandgolf.org to complete the easy-to-follow nomination form. The closing date is Friday 27 February, 2015. The awards will be presented at a national conference in April 2015. There are seven different award categories which include recognition for lifetime achievers and those who increase participation and club membership.
England Golf today launched its new strategy to create a bright future for the sport at Moor Park in Hertfordshire. Raising Our Game: The Strategic Plan for 2014-17 sets out a vision of England Golf at the heart of a network of partners, taking action together to tackle the challenges facing the game. The strategy aims to tackle the decline in golf club membership and participation and create: - More players and more club members - Stronger clubs - Winning golfers - Outstanding championships for golfers of all abilities - Improved image of the game - Excellent governance
Essex golfer Jan Tallentire is running a one-woman drive to get new players into the game – and in the space of just six weeks she persuaded 80 ladies to have a go. Jan is ladies’ captain at Warley Park Golf Club, near Brentwood, and she’s run four Get into golf days for women to give them a taste of the game – and share her pleasure in the sport. “She has done a fantastic job,” said Craig Harman, a PGA coach at Warley Park, who has helped teach the women the basics of the game. “It’s a massive achievement,” commented Helen Tarttelin of the Essex Golf Partnership. “We are sure that lots of women would love the chance to play golf – and Jan has proved it.” Jan laid on a great experience. The visitors were greeted with coffee and a goodie bag from the club, containing balls, tees and a ball maker. Next was two hours of coaching with PGA professionals, followed by lunch. Then it was out on the course for a five-hole group competition, encouraged by club members, before time to relax over tea and cakes.
We are pleased to announce that on Friday 5th September 2014, we shall be hosting our inaugural golf day at Garon Park Golf Complex, Southend, to raise much needed funds to support the great work we are undertaking across the county to increase golf participation. Teams of four (any combination) are invited to play 18 hole stableford, with best three scores to count. Entry fee is £180 per team and includes coffee on arrival, post match meal and a great selection of prizes.
