December 2014 – South of Scotland Golfers' Association

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE COACHING DAY

The South of Scotland Boys Squad held a performance coaching day at Brighouse Bay on Saturday 22 November. PGA Professional Chris Robinson led the day with the main focus on pre-tournament preparations. This included golf fitness practice techniques and mental preparation which gave the players an insight into imagery, using trigger words, creating game plans and establishing rhythm. The group also enjoyed a session with TPI trained Russell Jones. Russell is a golf fitness professional, fully certified Level 3 Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist based in Dumfries & Galloway. Each player was screened using the TPI…

AGM 2014

The Annual General Meeting was held in Castle Douglas Golf Club on Thursday 20 November. The amalgamation of the SGU and SLGA continues to evolve. A new Constitution to comply with the model document issued by SGU was approved. The per capita fee was increased to £3.50. The D & G Golf Partnership is progressing well with major marketing initiatives being introduced to encourage more golfers to visit the area next season. Jim Burns (Stranraer) was congratulated on his pending election to the Vice-Presidency of the SGU. The officials reported on another successful season and Clubs that…