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THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ESSEX GOLF PARTNERSHIP WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 12TH MAY 2014 AT 10.00AM AT THE WARREN GOLF CLUB

Representative’s of Golf Clubs in Essex may attend the AGM by registering their intent by contacting the Chairman by email r.attrill@talktalk.net or by telephone on 01255 850173.
Club representatives wishing to ask questions at the AGM are requested to forward the details in writing as above.

Five Lakes Golf Club has just celebrated achieving the GolfMark from England Golf at an annual competition for all members.

GolfMark is a national award which recognises junior and beginner-friendly facilities and the plaque was presented to Five Lakes by their guest of honour, Stewart White of BBC Look East.

Over 90 members celebrated the award by taking part in the Crowne Plaza invitational. The competition was preceded by breakfast and a briefing from PGA professional Gary Carter and followed by lunch provided by the hotel.

The trophy was won by Frank Taylor (21) with 39 points, followed by Neil Shinwell (12) with 38 points and Phil Roblin (14), who came third on countback with 37 points. Four other players also had 37 points: Stephen Ward, Jackson Garnett, Phil Robson and Malcolm Pook. Nearest the pins were won by Alan Hayes on the 8th, Jackson Garnett on the 11th, longest and closest to the line on the 13th hole was Nigel Popper.

Essex students with learning difficulties have been gaining new skills by ‘getting into golf’.

They’ve been learning to play the game and also developing their teamwork, communication and co-ordination skills.

The project, which started with one group of 18 teenagers at the Colchester Institute’s Clacton campus, has proved so successful that two other groups have just begun ‘get into golf’ sessions, including one in Colchester. A satellite club has also been set up to offer weekly sessions for those who want to go on playing the game.

Golf professional Tom Hide and his colleagues at the Coastal Golf Academy have been coaching the first group at Millers Barn and Frinton Golf Clubs. He said: “It’s been so rewarding to bring people into the sport and to see them enjoy it.”

The first National Golf Month will be taking place in May across the UK to encourage more people to take up the game and for lapsed players to play more often. This is led by the Bauer Media Group and
the British Golf Industry Association supported by England Golf Development.

Bauer Media are the owners of magazines and radio stations that cover a wide range of interests.
They will be supporting this Golf Month with a media value of £350,000 across 26 radio stations and
51 magazine titles from 1st March onwards.

If you would like to join the 2014 recruitment campaign here are a few pointers as a check list, ensure that maximum exposure is given to National Golf Month and that all activities are well attended:

Companies and organisations across Essex are invited to take part in the ‘Workplace Challenge’. The aim of the programme is to promote sport, physical activity and health improvements across England’s workplaces. Get into Golf Centres across Essex are pleased to be supporting this initiative

WORK – LEARN - PLAY
Are you a serious golfer looking to reach an elite level?
Are you looking for a career in sport?
The Colne Golf Academy is an exciting venture between Colne
Community College and Coastal Golf in the Community Ltd.

Watch out for Streetgolf sessions taking place at Colleges and clubs around Essex next year...students & teenagers love the fun, informal, play anywhere you like sessions.

The new and exciting Junior golf Passport, which is web interactive with lots of new skills cards and tools for coaches to use is now available. (more info www.juniorgolfpassport.org).
On 10th December, we are running a workshop in Essex, to walk coaches through the new website and resources.

If you wish to attend, you must first be signed up to use the new Passport. There is a maximum of 3 PGA Pro’s per club and you can also bring one other club representative.

Any questions, please speak directly to Katie Moggan, Golf Foundation. (07917 334976)

Date: Tuesday 10th December
Time: 9.30 – 1.30
Venue: The Rayleigh Club, SS6 9QS
Cost: Free of charge to all registered users

Let's reward our Essex Volunteers.
The search is on to find England’s Golf Volunteers of
the Year – the unsung heroes who give up their time
to inspire others to take up and enjoy golf.
The England Golf Partnership (EGP) is seeking nominations for its annual
awards, which celebrate the golf volunteers who support new and emerging
players.
The winners will be volunteers who contribute within golf clubs, schools,
county golf partnerships, training schemes and many other programmes.
To put forward a volunteer visit www.golfvolunteers.org and complete the
easy-to-follow nomination form. The closing date is 13th December 2013.
The awards will be presented at a national conference next spring.
There are seven different volunteer award categories which take in age groups,
volunteer coaching those involved in club and county development & lifetime achievers

The Essex Golf Partnership has committed a significant resource to a targeted Get into Golf Campaign during September. The campaign will focus on health and the workplace. Already a full page advert has appeared in Sept. issue of Essex Life magazine. Local magazine advertising, flyers, posters, brochures and social media has all been planned for. The public are being encouraged to visit www.getintogolf.org where great value beginner coaching offers are available around the county.