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Testimonials

2012

Being a beginner to golf and not at all athletic, I found my lessons with Ant really helpful. His training technique for beginneers is great, starting with the basics and getting them right before moving ahead. There is lots to remember and get right before even connecting with the ball and his patience, knowledge and sense of humour makes the lesson really enjoyable and worthwhile.

Colette

"My first introduction to golf was through Ant's beginner classes, with a small number of like minded ladies either new to or returning to golf. It was hard work (with homework!), but also a lot of fun, very informative and provided a great foundation for my ongoing development - I still refer back to those fundamentals when the going gets tough and I just can't work out what I'm doing wrong. Even now, two years later, Ant still takes a keen interest in my progress (or lack of it at the moment - but I'm working on it and I know a great coach!!!)."

Nicole Ludlow

"I am an older golfer with long established golf swing habits, and less than perfect flexibility. I was pleased that Anthony was able to explain to me the flaws in my golf swing, to show me my swing with his video camera with comparisons to various professionals, and to suggest drills that would help me improve my swing for improved distance and accuracy. He did not try to impose or teach me the perfect swing, but instead worked with improvements within my own physical capabilities. Ant was available for follow on lessons, and discussions in the proshop as I worked through his drills and saw the changes taking place. It was a pleasure to work with him and to see improvements in my game and scorecard."

Rodger Miners

On Sunday I started with the Leader board and drove to Riverton and had a hit for an hour before Tee off. Came away with the cup after 35 holes, 2 up with one to play. The Tee shots were very accurate but not that long. Putting  and a few chips kept me out of the game until after about 25 holes. Made some good putts after that. Magic golf for me. Very consistent. Great experience. Anthony, all thanks to you that I came out on top.

Trevor Oliver

I came to Anthony to try and get down to single figures as I was practicing hard and not improving. Anthony used a combination of video analysis and range lessons to get the fundamentals right and work on key swing elements. It took several lessons and some work beating balls but now I have dropped to a 9 handicap and eager to get even lower.

Thank you Anthony

Matt Randall

I was a total beginner with a very big slice. Anthony taught me the grip, posture, correct alignment and after a few lessons correct swing fundamentals. I had an over the top swing with an open face causing big slices with my driver. He taught me to square the face up and swing from a more in to out plane. I started hitting draws that was such a relief. I have gone from 36 handicap to 19 so am very happy.

Thomas Rowe

I have had bad problems with my back so my golf was suffering. I came to Anthony for help and he developed a plan with a Golf Physio to develop a swing that would decrease the pain I felt during a round. It’s still a work in progress but Anthony was great as he listened to what I needed and knew it wasn’t just a swing change that I needed to make but rather a combination between swing and body.

Goran Widfieldt

I had been playing gold an number of years and my handicap had settled into the mid  20s.  I wanted to get better, so started lessons with Anthony.  He was great.  He is a fabulous analyser and quickly worked out where my swing was breaking down.  He also used technology.  It was great getting an email the next day with video footage of my swing and then some still shots of my self where the swing was breaking down compared to a good golfer whose position at the impact of the ball was completely different to my own!  It gave complete clarity to what was happening and also what I had to do.  He is very patient and could give me a variety of exercises and drills to fix the problems.  My handicap has dropped already and I am feeling encouraged that there will be further improvements.”

Karen Sturman