KICKSTART YOUR GOLF CAREER AT LEE WESTWOOD GOLF SCHOOL

KICKSTART YOUR GOLF CAREER AT LEE WESTWOOD GOLF SCHOOL

“The Lee Westwood Golf School graduates have been a perfect fit as staff members at The Grove. They join the team with an in depth knowledge of the golfing industry and what is required within a 5* golf operation. More importantly the students who have joined our team show a genuine passion for golf and their enthusiasm results in excellent service for our guests. We hope to continue to take on future graduates and watch them develop in the industry.”

Golf Operations Manager, The Grove Hotel Golf & Spa



Contact us now to find out how you can benefit from our range of programmes - info@leewestwoodgolfschool.com

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENJOYS SUCCESS IN SCHOOL & SUCCESS IN LIFE!

It is always rewarding to have such a variety of students from so many international destinations, such as: Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Andorra, Poland, Dubai, South Africa, Ireland and many more.......

One of our many international students from France, Jacques Godfrey, completed the Full Time Education & Golf Programme at the Essex site of Lee Westwood Golf School.

A very popular student, Jacques always enjoyed the excellent onsite facilities and maximised his time with us to the full.

From leaving the School, he progressed on to study Sports Management in Golf at Bournemouth University.

Having left Bournemouth University, Jacques secured a position working with American Golf.

This year Jacques plans to concentrate on his golf again and he is planning to play all of the large amateur events across the country, before turning Professional in 2018.

Good luck Jacques!

ARE YOU AGED 18 AND CURRENTLY LIVE OVERSEAS?

Aged 18, currently live overseas and have a passion for golf - have you considered the UK as a place for you to improve your English and golf?

At our golf school you can benefit from one of our English+ Golf Performance Programmes, delivered at our amazing facilities in either Cheshire or Essex.

From 1 to 5 days a week of golf, indoor driving ranges, 18 hole golf courses latest golf technology, purpose built classrooms, qualified PGA & Fitness teams and so much more.

We can build you the programme of your choice.

Accommodation available.

Find our more - info@leewestwoodgolfschool.com and a member of the Team will be in touch.

Success in school........success in life for Megan

Student to USA Scholarship Our Full Time Education & Golf Programme graduate Megan Taylor is currently attending Wingate University, in North Carolina. Megan joined the Lee Westwood Golf School with a handicap of 6 and made great progress during her time at the school, leading to a golf scholarship offer of £140,000 to attend Wingate University.

As part of the golf team Megan played in 10 university tournaments per year. The tournaments are all over the country from Tennessee, to Florida, to South Carolina. In her first year she was part of the team that won their conference championship, which was the first time for Wingate women's golf team.

Four years on and Megan is due to graduate in May with two degrees (Psychology and Criminal Justice). After graduation Megan is planning on returning to England and completing a Masters in Forensic Psychology.

“I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at LWGS. If it weren’t for them I wouldn't have had the opportunity to travel to some of the most amazing places and countries around the world, and to meet the people that I have. I've had the most incredible 4 years at university in America and wish it never had to end!” - Megan Taylor.

LEE WESTWOOD GOLF SCHOOL - ARE YOU AGED 18+ AND PLAY GOLF? INTERESTED IN STUDYING TOWARDS AN HND WHILST TRAINING IN GOLF??

Introduction

This course allows you to work towards a Higher Education qualification at HNC Level 4 in your first year and HND Level 5 in your second year of study. You are able to combine your golf training with your educational programme.

Duration

1 or 2 years

Who is this course for?

This course is for students looking to develop a career in sport and improve their golfing ability.  It will be focused on skills knowledge and experience needed to make a successful career in the sports industry

What does it entail?

You will be required to attend the Lee Westwood Golf School for 3 days per week, 2 in the classroom and 1 golf training day under the guidance of the Lee Westwood Golf School coaches. 

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally need to have gained 120 UCAS tariff points from; a BTEC Level 3 qualification or a GSCE ‘A’ level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one subject.

In addition, 4 or 5 GCSE grades at A* to C or equivalent, including English and Maths.

Other related level 3 qualifications, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution or related work experience would also be considered. In addition, there will be an interview on a one to one basis.

Course Cost

£6000 per year (course qualifies for student loans)

Register Your Interest

To register your interest please email info@leewestwoodgolfschool with the subject heading HND.

Team Essex ICT Tour Finals Bound!

Last Friday saw the Lee Westwood Golf School based in Essex claim victory in the gross section of the intercollegiate league. The league pits the best colleges from across the country against each other in a round robin style format. Westwood were placed in area G alongside Easton & Otley and Lincoln College. Each match required six players to compete with the best four scores in both gross and nett being taken to decide the winner. Round one saw the students compete at Bawburgh Golf Club home to Easton & Otley. As it was early November the conditions were tricky to say the least however Westwood set the trend in shooting a gross team score of 302 to take victory by eleven points! A solid nett team score of 297 meant the students also claimed second place within that category. Individually Callum Pipe and William Farley both of whom are Westwood students took first and second place in the order of merit.

Round two saw the Westwood students field the home advantage whilst playing on the Gainsborough Course at Stoke by Nayland. The conditions were much improved from the following week and this combined with the local knowledge meant team Westwood produced it strongest performance of the tournament. A team score of 284 in the gross and 279 in the nett meant first place was secured across the board! In the individual competition team Westwood backed up their solid team performance by claiming six out of the top ten order of merit places on the day. Westwood second year Callum Pipe was still the man to catch though after two rounds and heading into the winter break.

Round three proved to be the most difficult as logistically it was a tricky trip for the Westwood team. However upon arrival at Lincoln Golf Club the sun came out and students had smiles on their faces. This showed in their scoring as team total of 282 gross was enough to make it three from three while a solid nett performance of 278 was only good enough for third place on the day. Callum Pipe all but assured himself the victory in the order of merit by claiming yet another first place while Adam Winter another Westwood second year played superb golf to pinch second in the order of merit. With one round remaining team Westwood were leading the gross category by three points and sitting in second place in the nett category trailing by three.

The final round saw team Westwood load their team towards the gross category. Bawburgh Golf Club was once again the venue but this time a water logged course meant it was played over 16 holes. Regardless team Westwood produced a solid round and team score of 266 gross to tie for first place and 263 nett to finish second. Despite not making it four wins from four the team did enough the claim victory in the overall gross category. Callum Pipe came out on top in the order of merit from second placed William Farley. Adam Winter capped off a solid campaign by finishing seventh whilst George Gennings also showed his prowess by finishing eight. A brilliant performance from the Westwood team and hopefully their great form continues this April at the finals in Southport!

LWGS Cheshire take a trip to PING!!!!

It was an early and cold start for the 2nd years and gap years at the Lee Westwood Golf School in Cheshire.

However, the 3 hour drive was worth it to get a first class tour of the PING Factory down in Gainsborough. The boys arrived to find PING tees, a marker and a branded notebook and pen waiting for them on the tables in one of the PING seminar rooms when they arrived.

The students learnt first hand about the history of the brand, and how the founder Karsten Solheim managed to change the beautiful game as we know it today. After taking up the game at 42, and unable to hole a putt Karsten designed himself his very own weighted putter using his skills as an engineer. It was this putter that led to Karsten coming up with the name Ping, due to the sound it made at impact.

The students also got a tour of the factory floor and the process and quality checks that each club goes through before being sent out to customers, and how the TS9 face seen on the NEW G driver is tested using a high speed ball gun, that fires 1000 balls at the driver face every two seconds, each shot reaching a max speed of between 120-150 mph.

After having lunch at Gainsborough Golf Club the students hit the PING fitting suite to test out some of the latest PING equipment including the new PING G driver. They also got a chance to hit a right handed replica, even down to grip thickness of Bubba Watson's driver and take part in the Bubba Watson Challenge, which saw Matt Osborn win the longest drive contest.

Overall a fantastic day was had by all and big thanks to PING for having us. To see more photos from the day visit our facebook page at Lee Westwood Golf School, Cheshire