TG Blog: The first examination

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Nick Blunt
“I was initially awestruck to know that I would be coached and mentored through the next five months by Simon Holmes and Jean-Jacques Rivet.
 
“The first day passed in a blur of information overload allied to a round of golf and a full physical assessment on the European Tour Physio Bus… followed by an evening of star spotting at the Wales Open gala dinner!
 
“Next morning, after warming up alongside top pros, such as Graeme McDowell and Raphael Jacquelin, my swing was fully analysed using the About Golf technology; spin, speed, weight shift and driving distances were all measured. Having reduced my handicap by five shots over the last 12 months I thought that my swing was in good order – but…
 
“Simon set me some simple drills to start the process of improving my swing.  So, armed with more knowledge and a proper action plan in place, I left Celtic Manor with a firm commitment to practice much more.”

Chris Hughman
“To have access to one of the best swing coaches in the business, the guru of biomechanics and the European Tour physio team was the most privileged sporting experience of my life.

“To cap it all, I was at Celtic Manor for the Wales Open, rubbing shoulders with my golfing heroes. Those two days will not be quickly forgotten!

“Like most amateur golfers I believed I had a swing like Nick Faldo’s. But the term ‘rusty gate’ was more applicable!

“After seeing all the feedback from the amazing About Golf kit, Simon Ho;mes and Jean-Jacques Rivet’s advice was so easy to absorb. Now I just have to turn that into performance through a serious amount of practice.

“Equally, I know I’m out of shape – but seeing the Tour physios grimace as my knees clicked and my elbow buckled during the exercises has given me all the motivation I need to work on my fitness, flexibility and strength.”

The venue
Nick Blunt: “From the moment you see Celtic Manor you realise why this is one of Golfbreaks.com’s premier golfing venues. The hotel is grand with numerous facilities and fantastic views over the golf courses.

“All three courses are immaculately kept and the practice facilities are superb. I played the Roman Road course, which is a very fair test of golf with large and true greens. The back nine, in particular, has many holes that are aesthetically pleasing. A must-visit venue for all golfers.”

Chris Hughman: “Celtic Manor is a fantastic golfing experience. The Roman Road course was immaculate with a nice variation of holes and, to put it into perspective, the tees were comparable to the greens I’m used to putting on!

“The hotel is first class, the food amazing and just to stand next to the 18th green on the 2010 course – the scene of so much drama in last year’s Ryder Cup – brought home what a special destination Celtic Manor is.”

Deal hunter

Deal 1:
One nights’ dinner, B&B and two rounds of golf on the Montgomerie and Roman Road from £123. Must book by June 30th.

Deal 2:
One nights’ dinner, B&B and two rounds of golf on the Twenty Ten Course and Montgomerie from £233. Must book by June 30th.

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