Hot Sunny Bank Holiday Afternoon

Well it's a fantastically gorgeous day and sadly I've got to stocktake - last day of the month, every month. Don't get me wrong, I love my job - not only do I teach, but I run the Pro Shop at Mid Sussex Golf Club too, it just seems such a shame to be stuck inside on such a stunning afternoon, especially as summer is sadly drawing to a close.

I've managed to get through the stocktake at a fairly rapid rate, however have to wait for cashing up to take place - thankfully it's not too busy, so hoping we can get that done in the next 20 minutes or so.

My other half has gone and got some Pimms - so hoping that I'll get to see some of the sunshine - sit on the patio sipping Pimms - aaahhh that's the life!

Well this is just a short sweet entry - things to do, places to be, people to see - you know how it is.

Coaching tomorrow and hoping that the weather is just like today!? Fingers crossed.

Ciao for now.

New Beginnings

Wow - my very first blog. I used to write a lot when I was younger - letter after letter, diary entries - couldnt get enough, but with age comes more responsibility, and time is precious - seems I have very little time these days to do just the simple things. Things I used to take real pleasure in...reading, writing, walking, daydreaming....

Well now I can indulge myself a little with a blog. Everyone seems to be doing it these days. I've thought about it, but thinking about it doesnt get the job done...so here I am.

No early start for me, so I can blog away to my hearts' content.

Had a great day coaching (golf) today. Started with 2 groups of kids. First group - 6 juniors 10-12 years - all really well behaved. Got them chipping, pitching, bunker shots, then we played a few holes on a short par 3 course we have. Sun was shining and they seemed to be enjoying themselves - it's great seeing how far they've progressed. Second group 13 juniors 5-8 years. It's much harder keeping their attention and focus. An hour is a long time when you're only 5!! Again, they did great.

I had a beginner who was on her 2nd session with me. We had our first lesson about a month ago where we looked at putting and then chipping. Today we introduced the bunker (and effectively, the full swing), and then looked at pitching, before playing a couple of holes on the par 3. She was totally impressed that she was playing golf. This is what it's all about. Love it!

Last session of the day was 4 ladies who are all beginners - they've been coming to me for a series of lessons covering all parts of the game, and today was the last in the series. 2 hours on course. Played a texas scramble - get to play more holes that way. Stopped and explained rules, etiquette, where you should be standing, but most of all, just out enjoying the golf course and helping them put it all together. The 2 hours flew by - what a job!!!

One of my very first pupils, Jelina, who has just turned 12, has been playing great all year - already winning the Ladies Spring Meeting and her handicap has been tumbling down. I hear that she played in a county girls event yesterday and won by 9 stableford points - get this, she had 48 points and her handicap got cut 5 shots!! WOW! Go girl. Not only that, but today was our Junior Club Championship - she won the girls competition and shot 1 under her brand new heavily cut handicap. LEGEND. Her brother won the Championships on the 3rd sudden death playoff hole.

Lovin it - makes you feel so good when the people you are helping, do well. Gonna sleep well tonight. So that's it for tonight....not sure if anyone will read this, but if you have, thanks and hope you enjoy my entries!

Ciao for now.