“GODDARD EXCELLS”

Emma Goddard aged 13 one of Graham Moore’s protégés , finished 4^th in her first Faldo Series event at Carden Park

Moore quotes “Emma’s fine performance in her first outing in the Faldo series was outstanding as she was the youngest competitor in the girls under 18 years section and beat many county & national players

“St. ANDREWS EXPERIENCE”

Over the past 3 weekends a selection of Graham Moore’s International Golf Schools / Junior Academies & Junior Development Programmes members have experienced the Links at St. Andrews along with more intense & advanced coaching

Moore quotes “ the valuable experience these young people learn in St. Andrews is second to none, they perfect their shot making, learn how to battle the elements & above all learn how to accept good luck & back luck

All these assets are required if these potential starlets are to develop further 

playing on perfectly manicured courses with lush fairways is only part of being a good golfer “

The Winner on the first weekend was Emma Goddard aged 13 who was 2002 Wee-Wonders UK National Champion, she has been coached by Graham Moore for 3 years, on his Development Programme, Runner up Tom Cartwright aged 14 & Junior Development Programme Member also 3^rd place also Junior Development Programme Member was Michael Tierney aged 16.

Moore quotes “ Emma was 11 shots behind going in to the last round and knew what she needed to do. I feel proud that the items we have worked on together both physiologically and swing structure related held up when the questions were asked”

The second Weekend winner was 13 years old Josh Houlihan, Runner up was 7 ½ years old Billy-Joe Bugden from Bournemouth a Junior Development Programme Member, 3^rd place was Neil Williams aged 12 Academy member

Moore quotes “ Exceptional golf was played by all in perfect golf conditions, Billy –Joe rose to the occasion playing with juniors nearly twice his age, his ability far exceeds his age and with the structures, that I’ve worked on with him the best is yet to come

Neil and Josh, are both Junior academy members who showed true grit all the way & made it a great event”

The third weekend saw once again outstanding golf & all went down to the last 9 holes of the final day

The winner was Chris Blades 10 years old, runner up Ben Britton aged 9 & 3^rd place Carl Goddard aged 9

Moore quotes “ New comer to this quality of event Ben Britton lead all the way & played exceptional golf, but the experience & cool mind of Chris Blades who won earlier this year in Spain at one of Graham Moore Int. Golf Schools  sponsored tournament events shone through at the final hurdle”

“GODDARD ALL THE WAY”

Vale Royal Millennium Junior Golf Club Team training weekend at Telford Golf & Country Club took place recently for the 9^th year in succession

13 years old Emma Goddard lead from start to finish

Mike Tierney aged 16 birdied the last hole to snatch 2^nd place from Adam Charnock aged 10, Marie Strandberg aged 15 finished in 4^th place

Chairman & PGA Professional Graham Moore quotes “This has now become an event that all Vale Royal Millennium Junior Golf Club Team members look forward to qualifying for and it was excellent to have the two girl qualifiers in the top places

Emma played excellent on both days on the wet & long course & to have Marie Strandberg finishing in 4^th place goes to show the depth & quality of girl members of Vale Royal Millennium Junior Golf Club

The youngest player 8 year old Daniel Quinn was the most improved player on day two which again goes to show the talent that Royal Millennium Junior Golf Club have at a young age”

“SUCCESS IN THE ALPS”

Recently three of the Graham             Moore’s Development Programme pupils played in the 40^th Memorial Olivier Barras Alps Tour event in Crans Sur-Sierre Switzerland on invitations obtained by Graham from His friend and Tournament Organiser Christian Barras

Robert Fletton aged 17 and Daniel Cullen aged 22 finished 36^th & 41^st respectively in the mens amateur section of the event

Emma Goddard aged 13 one of only nine invited lady players finished 4^th equal in the gross section & won the nett section of ladies amateur division

Moore quotes “ All three players experienced the Alpine region for the first time and performed exceptionally well

I caddied for each of the boys for a number of holes  everyday of the event & Emma on each day and passed on my knowledge of the course of the past 22 years

For me to observe 36 holes each day also extended my knowledge of 22 years.

Robert was a little nervous on day one  but he came back on the other days 

Daniel was steady all the way through

Emma performed with a very mature attitude and improved on each of the days & consolidate her invitation to be one of the 9 lady players

All three players will take experience of different altitude golf and undulating fairways & greens 

All have requested to return next year as they felt that experience was second to none