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Operating as usual
19/04/2021
Well..........Yesterday was my final day at RDGC. It’s been a brilliant 4 years and I will greatly miss my Juniors and the members.
I have met some incredible people along the way and can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me 🥰⛳️
I will still be teaching the Mini’s every week. But communication will be through text/email. I will explain to all parents on Tuesday/Thursday which email/ number to use.
See everyone then
Jorden
Wildcats Easter camp day 3/4
The juniors have been amazing and the buzz around the coaching is great to see!
Yesterday we played a game of knots and crosses. This is a great game to test their reaction skills and speed. See video below!
Today we went around the Academy holes and had a match play event! I was super proud of each of them on how they behaved, their golf skills and their course etiquette. We even managed to play 12 holes in 2 hours 👌😃.
Tomorrow we will be doing a singles stroke play around the academy holes.
See everyone there
Jorden
WildCats Easter Camp
All swing challenge ⛳️🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
Took a few try’s but......... I am very impressed at their timing 👌💪
Well done everyone 👏 👏
Ps..... ignore me shouting...... they were well spread out across the range 🤣
Jorden
12/04/2021
Adv Mini/ Mini Easter Camp- Day 1 ⛳️🏌️♀️
With the weather improving we were able to continue our Easter Camp for another year running!
Today we worked on our putting skills. This is an area I have not recently covered with the younger juniors. We worked on our stroke and aim!
We finished the class off with a fun game of battle ships!
They all did extremely well and can’t believe how well they behaved on the putting green. I am certainly looking forward to the rest of the week.
Below are some pictures from today ⛳️🏌️♂️😊
Jorden
12/04/2021
Wildcats Easter Camp- Day 1 ⛳️🏌️♀️
With the weather improving we were able to continue our Easter Camp for another year running!
Today we worked on our chipping skills. We looked at our weight transfer and ball position to hitting high/Low shots.
The juniors did extremely well and look forward to the rest of the week.
Below are some pictures from today ⛳️🏌️♂️😊
Jorden
05/04/2021
Calling all Mini Golfers
As the Snow has made an appearance and the first few days of the Easter Camp couldn’t go ahead..... have no fear...... I have attached a great drill you can do from your living room ( parents permission first PLEASE).
I am TPI Junior level 2 qualified and they have some brilliant drills for you to do from home.
All you need is a plastic cup and a golf ball.
Post your pictures below if you gave it a go ⛳️🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
Jorden
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04/04/2021
Mini Golfers Easter Camp 2021
Sadly due to the current forecast, I feel it’s best we cancel the first 2 days of the camp.
The weather seems to be improving for Wednesday on wards. I will keep an eye out and see if we can managed the last 3 days. Fingers crossed 🤞.
I will be in touch Tuesday night if I am able to keep the camp on for the end of the week.
Many thanks
Jorden
02/04/2021
Mini Golfers 2021
Well done to everyone who attended the Winter golf Programme.... you braved the weather and keep up your spirits to enjoy the game.
Welcome to the new additions also. Can’t wait to see you grow to love and play the game as you get older.
The coaching will now take a 2 week break for Easter ( camps are full which is brilliant to see).
We will resume on Tuesday the 20th and Thursday the 22nd.
See everyone then
Jorden
30/03/2021
Hi everyone,
Great news...
BOTH CAMP ARE NOW FULL! WAITING LIST IS IN OPERATION ⛳️🏌️♀️🏌️♂️
Max of 12 spaces available:
5th-9th of April ( Mini/ advance mini)-FULL ( 2 on waiting list)
12th-16th of April ( wildcats and above)-FULL
But please be aware... there is no toilet down at the range due to COVID 19 restrictions( this is more for the girls). Also the camps are 2 hours long so please keep this in mind if signing up your junior ⛳️🏌️♀️
hope to see everyone there.
See posters below for details and how to book.
Jorden
30/03/2021
Hi everyone,
Great news...
THE MINI GOLFERS EASTER CAMP IS NOW FULL!
Max of 12 spaces available:
5th-9th of April ( Mini/ advance mini)-FULL
12th-16th of April ( wildcats and above)-3 spaces left.
But please be aware... there is no toilet down at the range due to COVID 19 restrictions( this is more for the girls). Also the camps are 2 hours long so please keep this in mind if signing up your junior ⛳️🏌️♀️
hope to see everyone there.
See posters below for details and how to book.
Jorden
27/03/2021
Hi everyone,
Great news...
The Easter Camps are back!!
This is open to all the juniors in the Mini, Adv Mini ,Wildcats and above.
But please be aware... there is no toilet down at the range due to COVID 19 restrictions( this is more for the girls). Also the camps are 2 hours long so please keep this in mind if signing up your junior ⛳️🏌️♀️
Max of 12 spaces available:
5th-9th of April ( Mini/ advance mini)-4 spaces Left
12th-16th of April ( wildcats and above)-4 spaces left.
hope to see everyone there.
See posters below for details and how to book.
Jorden
Our Mini golfers having some fun with some frisbees ( all sanitize before and after).
These types of drills helps to develop their hand to eye coordination and their rotation 👌
Great to see soo many smiley faces at the coaching ⛳️🏌️♀️🏌️♂️
Jorden
23/03/2021
Mini Golfers 2021
I just want to say........ well done to these Mini golfers. Some of them have just started at the coaching and I can’t believe how much they have grown all ready.
They stand where they are told to stand ( in the safety zones) and their clubs are on the ground when not using them.
And there golf...... is coming along amazingly ⭐️
I couldn’t be more proud of them 🏌️♀️⛳️✅
Here to a great 2021 golf season
Jorden
16/03/2021
Too anyone who thinks the juniors stand for a nice group coaching picture in 1 take..........................
see the process below before we actually get a nice one 🏌️♀️ 😂.
The advance mini’s have came a long way since they started and they are growing into great little golfers!
Watch out Dornoch .....future champions are below ⛳️
08/03/2021
International Women’s day 🏌️♀️ ⛳️
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We have soo many girls who have taken up golf here in the highlands and we hope they continue to love the game 🥰.
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Royal Dornoch Professional Shop
Mini Golfers- WINTER COACHING 🏌️♀️⛳️
After the government announcement I have decided to re start the Mini Golfers Winter Coaching Programme .
Precautions will be made as previous in coaching sessions . These sessions will be monitored weekly and if government guidelines change..... the coaching will also change.
The coaching will resume on the 7 th of March. If you attend before new year, your names will remain in your original class. If you have forgot your time please private message me.
See below times and age groups 😊
Class times are as follow:
1) 11am-12pm ( beginners only)
2) 12.15-1.15pm ( u7’s minis)
3) 1.30pm-2.30pm (advance Mini)
4)2.45pm-3.45pm ( 8-11 age group wildcats)
Please note the following:
Due to covid 19, juniors must bring own clubs as hire equipment can’t be provided at present.
1)sanitiser will be provided
2)booking is essential for tracking.
3) first come basis
4)payment of £4 will be made weekly incase government guidelines change.
If interested please email [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing all the juniors back out on the golf course ⛳️😄.
Jorden
13/12/2020
Mini Golfers/Wildcats ⛳️
Well done to everyone over the past few months.
From the new Minis to the Wildcats, they have all been brilliantly behaved and their golf has improved massively.
Today we decided to have a Christmas theme golf session. Some amazing jumpers and golf bags designs today.
The coaching shall resume back on the 10th of January.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
From all at Links Academy
18/10/2020
Welcome to all of the juniors who are attending our Mini Golfers Winter programme!
These juniors are all under the age of 11 and very enthusiastic about the game ⛳️ 🏌️♀️ 🏌️♂️.
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10/10/2020
Mini Golfers/ Wildcats Coaching
Please note the following for tomorrow coaching session:
1) when arriving to the coaching- please drop your junior off in the car park and allow the juniors to walk down and meet me at the bays. Please do not congregate in groups in the car park.
2) masks are not mandatory but if a junior wishes to wear one that’s okay.
3)please make sure they are wrapped up with enough clothing as it can get cold down the range.
4) tomorrow it’s £4pp, if possible please put the money into an envelope or if easier we can do bank transfer. This helps minimise the cross handling.
If you have any questions please email me direct on [email protected]
Can’t wait to get all the juniors back into their golf ⛳️ 🏌️♀️ 🏌️♂️
Jorden
🚨 Filling up fast below!!!!! Spaces still available 🚨
Mini Golfers- WINTER COACHING- 🏌️♀️⛳️
The coaching will resume on the 11th of October.
See below times and age groups 😊
Class times are as follow:
1) 11am-12pm ( beginners only)( 5 spaces left)
2) 12.15-1.15pm ( Minis - 3 spaces left)
3) 1.30pm-2.30pm (advance Mini 1 spaces left )
4)2.45pm-3.45pm ( 8-11 age group wildcats 1 spaces left)
Please note the following:
Due to covid 19, juniors must bring own clubs as hire equipment can’t be provided at present.
1)sanitiser will be provided
2)booking is essential for tracking.
3) first come basis
4) max 10 to a class
5) booking will be made for a block of 6 weeks but payment of £4 will be made weekly incase government guidelines change.
If interested please email [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing all the juniors back out on the golf course ⛳️😄.
Jorden
🚨 Filling up fast below!!!!! Spaces still available 🚨
Mini Golfers- WINTER COACHING- 🏌️♀️⛳️
After the government announcement Jorden have decided to still run the Mini Golfers Winter Coaching Programme as U12 are exempt from the household rule outdoors.
Precautions will be made as previous in coaching sessions . These sessions will be monitored weekly and if government guidelines change..... the coaching will also change.
The coaching will resume on the 11th of October.
See below times and age groups 😊
Class times are as follow:
1) 11am-12pm ( beginners only)( 7 spaces left)
2) 12.15-1.15pm ( Minis - 4 spaces left)
3) 1.30pm-2.30pm (advance Mini 2 spaces left )
4)2.45pm-3.45pm ( 8-11 age group wildcats 2 spaces left)
Please note the following:
Due to covid 19, juniors must bring own clubs as hire equipment can’t be provided at present.
1)sanitiser will be provided
2)booking is essential for tracking.
3) first come basis
4) max 10 to a class
5) booking will be made for a block of 6 weeks but payment of £4 will be made weekly incase government guidelines change.
If interested please email [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing all the juniors back out on the golf course ⛳️😄.
Jorden
24/09/2020
Mini Golfers- WINTER COACHING 🏌️♀️⛳️
After the government announcement Jorden have decided to still run the Mini Golfers Winter Coaching Programme as U12 are exempt from the household rule outdoors.
Precautions will be made as previous in coaching sessions . These sessions will be monitored weekly and if government guidelines change..... the coaching will also change.
The coaching will resume on the 11th of October.
See below times and age groups 😊
Class times are as follow:
1) 11am-12pm ( beginners only)
2) 12.15-1.15pm ( u7’s minis)
3) 1.30pm-2.30pm (advance Mini)
4)2.45pm-3.45pm ( 8-11 age group wildcats)
Please note the following:
Due to covid 19, juniors must bring own clubs as hire equipment can’t be provided at present.
1)sanitiser will be provided
2)booking is essential for tracking.
3) first come basis
4) max 10 to a class
5) booking will be made for a block of 6 weeks but payment of £4 will be made weekly incase government guidelines change.
If interested please email [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing all the juniors back out on the golf course ⛳️😄.
Jorden
Junior coaching⛳️🏌️♀️ 🏌️♂️.
Well done to all the juniors yesterday! They were all very well behaved and followed to the rules once again 🥰.
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Yesterday’s lesson was all about balance and holding their finish.
See comments section for some of the videos from the lessons 😃.
Please keep an eye on the Links Academy page for more details of up and coming classes.
Jorden
05/08/2020
Well done to all the juniors at the coaching today. Couldn’t be more proud of them!
They all kept there distance and were using the hand sanitizer all the time.
Still some spaces available for fridays lessons. See earlier post for details ⛳️🏌️♀️🥰.
Jorden
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