Lee Westwood Golf School student James Mack turns Professional

LWGS student James Mack, having just returned from the school’s annual warm weather winter training in Spain has just taken the decision to turn professional.

James has had a fantastic couple of years at the Essex school, improving his handicap from 9 to -1, as well as winning the Lee Westwood Golf Tour finals, the individual order of merit at the Intercollegiate Tour final, 2^nd place at the British Schools & Colleges finals, alongside a number of top 10 county competition placings.  He is also the current course record holder on the Gainsborough course at his home club Stoke by Nayland.

James said ‘I’m ready to turn professional, I’ve been working really hard with the help of the coaches and now want to take the next step to playing golf professionally.  I’m really excited to see what the future holds.  My parents have been a huge support to me, encouraging me all the way.  I would also like to thank the school for everything they have done for me and for this year’s opportunity of continuing as a Golf Performance Programme student and being able to develop my game even further’.

Doug Mathews, Programme Manager at LWGS said ‘I honestly believe, with the continued hard work and dedication that James shows, he will become a great player.  He has the drive and determination and is an inspiration to others.  We wish him lots of luck’.

In terms of events James is hoping to compete in the Europro Events, the Jamega Tour and TP Tour this year – watch this space!