Meet Vicky Dowey – student turned kids golf teacherSeptember 11, 2018 7:21 amThe World of Golf London summer golf camps for kids were another cracking success, with excellent numbers getting their first taste of the great game. One of those who made it all possible was Vicky Dowey, who herself was introduced to the game through our free beginners programme, just a few years ago. We caught up with our student turned... View Article
How to play from an uphill lieJuly 13, 2018 12:25 pmBy Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London Though this may surprise you, playing from an uphill lie is probably one of the easiest shots in golf. When your ball is positioned, as you see in picture 1, the thing to remember is that you do not need to change your golf swing. All you need to do... View Article
Take Away CheckJune 10, 2018 5:46 pmBy Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London After you have got your address position and grip correct, the next stage where things can go pear shape, is on the take away from the ball. As golf professionals we like to video our students’ take away. When we play it back to them, it is easy for them... View Article
Warming up to play golfMay 10, 2018 3:20 pmBy Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London Now we all know that Rory Mcilroy has a detailed and extensive warm up routine before he goes out onto the golf course. Indeed, all tournament professionals do. Any top sports player will have some form of knock up, warm up or kick about, to prepare themselves to play. This... View Article
Chin up!April 10, 2018 1:43 pmBy Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London There is one phrase in golf that makes my blood boil more than any other. It’s when you hear this after a poor shot: “You lifted your head. Keep your head down”. What a heap of rubbish that advice is! On their next shot, all that happens is the player... View Article
Miss on the Professional Side of the HoleFebruary 9, 2018 9:13 amBy John Woodroffe, World of Golf London Master Professional On a sloping green, you often see club golfers miss the hole on the low side. We call this the amateur side of the hole. This slightly derogatory term relates to the fact that missing on the low side of the hole, means the ball never had a chance of going in.... View Article
Keep a grip on your cash to avoid over-swingAugust 7, 2017 7:38 amBy John Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London The dreaded over-swing fault is very common with golfers. Either they are trying to belt the ball too far, or just don’t realise how much swing they are making. This results in great inconsistency and in fact, a loss of power. One of the things that then happens, as you... View Article
Don’t get drawn to the hole when puttingApril 12, 2017 2:52 pmBy World of Golf London Master Professional, Jon Woodroffe One of the most regular errors I see when putting, particularly with newer golfers, is missing the hole on the low side, or the amateur side as we often describe it. All too often I believe people see the slope that the green has and know that they need to aim... View Article
Easter Junior Golf CampsMarch 31, 2017 7:11 amIs your child the next Rory McElroy? Find out by booking them onto a World of Golf London Easter Camp. Junior golf camps are running every day between 12.30 and 2.30pm throughout the Easter Holidays at World of Golf London. Suitable for ages 5 to 14, these camps are a great fun way for kids to experience the thrill of... View Article
Non-Gender Specific TeesJanuary 16, 2017 6:54 amBy Jon Woodroffe – World of Golf Master Professional Last autumn I had the pleasure of escorting a party of 14 of my customers on a golf coaching trip to Marbella in Spain. One of the courses, Rio Real Golf Club, had a format for teeing off that I have heard about before, but never experienced: non-gender specific teeing areas.... View Article
Meet Vicky Dowey – student turned kids golf teacher
September 11, 2018 7:21 am
The World of Golf London summer golf camps for kids were another cracking success, with excellent numbers getting their first taste of the great game. One of those who made it all possible was Vicky Dowey, who herself was introduced to the game through our free beginners programme, just a few years ago. We caught up with our student turned... View Article
How to play from an uphill lie
July 13, 2018 12:25 pm
By Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London Though this may surprise you, playing from an uphill lie is probably one of the easiest shots in golf. When your ball is positioned, as you see in picture 1, the thing to remember is that you do not need to change your golf swing. All you need to do... View Article
Take Away Check
June 10, 2018 5:46 pm
By Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London After you have got your address position and grip correct, the next stage where things can go pear shape, is on the take away from the ball. As golf professionals we like to video our students’ take away. When we play it back to them, it is easy for them... View Article
Warming up to play golf
May 10, 2018 3:20 pm
By Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London Now we all know that Rory Mcilroy has a detailed and extensive warm up routine before he goes out onto the golf course. Indeed, all tournament professionals do. Any top sports player will have some form of knock up, warm up or kick about, to prepare themselves to play. This... View Article
Chin up!
April 10, 2018 1:43 pm
By Jon Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London There is one phrase in golf that makes my blood boil more than any other. It’s when you hear this after a poor shot: “You lifted your head. Keep your head down”. What a heap of rubbish that advice is! On their next shot, all that happens is the player... View Article
Miss on the Professional Side of the Hole
February 9, 2018 9:13 am
By John Woodroffe, World of Golf London Master Professional On a sloping green, you often see club golfers miss the hole on the low side. We call this the amateur side of the hole. This slightly derogatory term relates to the fact that missing on the low side of the hole, means the ball never had a chance of going in.... View Article
Keep a grip on your cash to avoid over-swing
August 7, 2017 7:38 am
By John Woodroffe – Master Professional, World of Golf London The dreaded over-swing fault is very common with golfers. Either they are trying to belt the ball too far, or just don’t realise how much swing they are making. This results in great inconsistency and in fact, a loss of power. One of the things that then happens, as you... View Article
Don’t get drawn to the hole when putting
April 12, 2017 2:52 pm
By World of Golf London Master Professional, Jon Woodroffe One of the most regular errors I see when putting, particularly with newer golfers, is missing the hole on the low side, or the amateur side as we often describe it. All too often I believe people see the slope that the green has and know that they need to aim... View Article
Easter Junior Golf Camps
March 31, 2017 7:11 am
Is your child the next Rory McElroy? Find out by booking them onto a World of Golf London Easter Camp. Junior golf camps are running every day between 12.30 and 2.30pm throughout the Easter Holidays at World of Golf London. Suitable for ages 5 to 14, these camps are a great fun way for kids to experience the thrill of... View Article
Non-Gender Specific Tees
January 16, 2017 6:54 am
By Jon Woodroffe – World of Golf Master Professional Last autumn I had the pleasure of escorting a party of 14 of my customers on a golf coaching trip to Marbella in Spain. One of the courses, Rio Real Golf Club, had a format for teeing off that I have heard about before, but never experienced: non-gender specific teeing areas.... View Article