Coaching Camps
Ridley/Smith Coaching Camps
"I learnt so much from both you and David, and have put much of it into practice. I can now tell you I am a better golfer as a result of coming to the camp. I came to you as a mid handicapper, but I feel the way Im going, I don’t think it is unreasonable to say I could get a single figure handicap. So once again, thank you both for an excellent camp. The only downside is that I have bored a few mates with tales of “ At the camp we did it like this etc etc……”
Golf Monthly Top 25 Coaches, Gary Smith and David Ridley give golfers a superb opportunity to take their games to the next level and beyond, by holding Ridley/Smith residential coaching camps.
David Ridley is the Lead Coach of the EGU England Men’s Squad, personal coach to numerous tour players, both men and women, and steered Greg Owen to international success, both in the US and Europe. Greg won the British Masters Championship in 2003. Gary is well known as one of the best short game coaches in the UK. He has been an EGU England Men’s Coach for the past 13 years and works with numerous counties including Gloucester and Glamorgan. He is an England Women’s Super Birdie Coach and has coached European Tour players to wins including, The Scottish, Italian and Portuguese Opens.
Gary and David have over 30 years experience as national EGU coaches. During this time they have coached numerous players, such as Justin Rose, Ollie Fisher, Oliver Wilson, Richard Finch, Ross Fisher, Chris Wood and many more, through from being good amateurs to success on professional tours around the world. All aspects of the game will be covered, with David focusing on long game and Gary specialising around the greens and bunker play.
David identifies weaknesses in your swing technique and gives clear practice drills to fast track improvements. Gary demonstrates and coaches the very latest short game skills which make short game simple and will build confidence. They discuss the importance of physical fitness and flexibility, diet and goal planning and ensure everyone improves and has fun.
So far the Camps have been held at Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, voted the 18th best course in the world by Golf Monthly, with truly world class practice facilities, the latest computer analysis systems and purpose built conference room. According to Gary, Woodhall has one of the finest short game practice areas to be found anywhere. "The Camp is ideal for all standards and ages of golfer. The Camps we have run have had a complete mix of both and were successful because of it. They can make the Camp as intense as they wish to." Gary said.
Plans are being finalised for Ridley/Smith Coaching Camps in 2010 both in the UK and abroad, so if you want access to world class coaching from coaches who are highly respected in the game, ring Gary on 07798 623008 and watch this page for details
Previous camps have been an outstanding success, with excellent feedback and quotes .......
"Thank you for an excellent 2 days - you were an inspiration!"
"I feel lucky to have been a part of the experience and know it has helped me become a better player. I now have a clearer idea of what I have to do to become the best!"
"I couldn’t have had a better time. Organisation to perfection,…. your ability to communicate with the various groups that came. I’d be honoured to be asked to go on another camp”
"An invaluable experience, great coaching and wonderful facilities”
Great Golf Breaks in Sunny Spain
If you would like to combine some golf in a beautiful setting close to the delightful ‘pueblos blancos’ town of Arcos de la Frontera with some world class coaching with Gary Smith, read on…..
3 full days at Arcos Gardens resort with unlimited golf including a buggy. Coaching everyday with Gary, as relaxed or intense as you and your group wish – competition and order of merit table running throughout the break.
Accommodation will be at the resort in either the Fairway Gardens townhouses or within the hotel and include breakfast, and from this winter the superb new clubhouse will be open.
Gary knows Arcos Gardens and the local town of Arcos de la Frontera really well, as this is the winter training camp venue for all the England Coaching. The course, complemented by the area’s natural beauty of rolling hills and a landscape filled with olive groves, orange tress, cotton fields, sun flowers and vineyards, world class practice facilities and beautiful amenities will delight all golfers. Click Here for Arcos Gardens Resort details
Why not join with a min. of 3 friends and Gary will formulate an itinerary especially for your party, based on your brief. Dinner can either be taken at the resort or return transport arranged to visit the many varied, delightful restaurants in the stunning old town.
SUGGESTED PACKAGE CAN INCLUDE :
3 x nights accommodation at Arcos Gardens Resort, 3 x breakfast, return transport from Jerez Airport, unlimited golf with a buggy, use of world class practice facilities, coaching with Gary Smith, England Coach and Advanced Fellow of the PGA.
SAMPLE ITINERARY – this is just a taster.......
Sunday pm - Flight from Stansted arrival at Jerez 20.30 Transfer to Arcos Gardens approximately 30 minutes
Monday am – Coaching on the Range/Short Game Area Pm - Tee Off 18 holes of Golf with buggy
Tuesday am – Coaching Pm – Tee off 18 Holes of Golf with buggy
Wednesday am – Coaching Tee off 18 holes of Golf with buggy pm - Prize Giving and Review Transfer to Jerez Airport Flight to Stansted 20.30
Phone or email Gary for more details - individual and group enquiries welcomed
England Experience
Following the success of the English Golf Union's England Experience, which gives amateur golfers the opportunity to experience the EGU's England Squad Coaching setup, a further camp place will take place from Monday 10th - Wednesday 12th May 2010 . Gary will be Lead Coach and joined by fellow PGA Professional and England Coach, David Ridley, Sports Psychologist, Dr Brian Hemmings and Sports Physiotherapist, Andy Larmour. If you would like information on attending
