egardless of how fleeting or

unrealistic, we have all dreamed of

being a professional golfer. Jetting

off around the world to play the

finest courses with vast sums on

offer? It sounds perfect. However, it

should be acknowledged that most

of us, including those aspiring to be

professionals, have little

comprehension of what it takes to

get there. This is where the

Jenahura Tour Academy comes in.

In our March issue, we introduced

this two-day camp which seeks to

educate and prepare players for

what is required to be a successful

professional, both on and off the

course. Given the intense

competition to become a pro these

days, this education and knowledge

could be vital.

The camp took the form of a

collection of seminars presented by

people who had been there and

done it – such as Andrew Coltart

and Billy Foster – and those with

knowledge and expertise who could

help players succeed. Accompanying

these seminars was an 18-hole

strokeplay medal at the stunning

Bearwood Lakes Golf Club.

Ten players attended the inaugural

event, each of whom were starting

their careers at different levels. There

were professionals like Bobby Keeble,

who currently plays on the EuroPro

Tour, and Ben Amor, who’s on the

Alps Tour. They were joined by

amateurs like Holly Haslam and

George Brunett, who are county

players, and myself, even though I’ve

long since abandoned my pro dream!

Life on tour

Two-time European Tour winner

Andrew Coltart kicked off the

proceedings, looking to impart

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